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Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember McGlone supported moving forward to acquire properties <br />sooner rather than later, noting there is the potential for one property to move into The COR and <br />build, resulting in creation of increment to help pay for this project. <br />City Attorney Goodrich advised that under Minnesota Statutes, the meeting can move into closed <br />session to discuss confidential or non - public appraisal data and acquisition negotiations. He <br />indicated closed session discussion will relate to three specific parcels and specific purchase <br />prices for those parcels: 14590 Armstrong Boulevard, 8019 146 Avenue NW, and 8020 147 <br />Avenue North. <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to move to closed session to <br />discuss acquisition negotiations. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig asked whether the City Council can, during closed <br />session, discuss cash flow. City Attorney Goodrich advised the City Council can discuss the <br />purchase price and how it can be paid for. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, <br />Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Wise. <br />The City Council meeting moved into a closed session at 8:13 p.m. <br />The City Council meeting reconvened in open session at 8:56 p.m. <br />City Attorney Goodrich reported the Council held discussion of acquisition of three parcels and <br />consensus was reached to move forward subject to the City Council providing clear direction on <br />financing of those parcels. This topic will be presented to the EDA at its March 1, 2012, meeting <br />and the City Council will consider financing at its next regular meeting. <br />Councilmember Wise returned to the meeting at 8:58 p.m. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />City Administrator Ulrich reported the fiscal 2011 year ended with an excess of $129,700, <br />thanked Legislators Jungbauer and Abeler for introducing a funding bill for the Highway <br />10 /Armstrong Boulevard interchange, and announced upcoming meetings and events. <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced that Deputy City Administrator Nelson has submitted her <br />resignation in order to accept the position of Wayzata City Manager. <br />Mayor Ramsey announced he was able to return to work in Ramsey as of this week and the <br />Mayor's Town Hall meeting schedule will remain on the second Monday of each month. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to adjourn the meeting. <br />City Council / February 28, 2012 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />