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Resignation of the Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director and to Direct Staff to Prepare a Plan to Address Job Duties Left Vacant; Adopt Resolution #12 -03 -040 to Offer a Voluntary Early Separation Program; Adopt Resolution #12- 03 -041A Appointing Board and Commission Members; and, Adopt Resolution #12 -03 -042 to Accept the Resignation of the Economic Development and Marketing Manager and Direct Staff to Prepare a Plan to Address Job Duties Left Vacant. Further discussion: The Council acknowledged this recommendation is being considered tonight due to two resignations on staff and the need to move forward to develop a transition plan and assure continued economic development. The Council thanked all who made application for committee appointment and urged them to reapply in the future if not appointed at this time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Strommen, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7.07: Update on Property Acquisitions Related to the Riverdale Drive Road Extension to Traprock Street — (portions of this case were closed to the public) City Engineer Himmer presented the staff report and answered the Council's questions related to the reconfigured road alignment in front of The Diamonds required to prove benefit and eligibility for Mn/DOT funds and meet MSA standards. City Attorney Goodrich advised that under Minnesota Statutes 13.D.05, the meeting can move into closed session to discuss confidential or non - public appraisal data and acquisition negotiations. He indicated closed session discussion will relate to property acquisitions for the Riverdale Drive roadway extension to Traprock Street project. The closed session will be tape recorded and that tape will be maintained for a period of eight years. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to move to closed session to discuss acquisition negotiations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Backous, Elvig, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. The City Council meeting moved into a closed session at 8:17 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened in open session at 8:33 p.m. City Attorney Goodrich reported the Council held discussion during closed session related to acquisition, reached no decision, and gave direction to staff to undertake further negotiations. This item will come back to the City Council at a future meeting. Public Works Director Olson commented on the potential impact to future grant opportunities. City Council / March 13, 2012 Page 9 of 11