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Councilmembers McGlone and Tossey indicated they would not object to use of EDA funds towards this project since the road project will result in economic redevelopment and the EDA would have an asset in land for redevelopment. Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember McGlone supported moving forward to acquire properties sooner rather than later, noting there is the potential for one property to move into The COR and build, resulting in creation of increment to help pay for this project. City Attorney Goodrich advised that under Minnesota Statutes, 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 three specific parcels and specific purchase prices for those parcels: 14590 Armstrong Boulevard, 8019 - l46`h Avenue NW, and 8020 - 147 Avenue North. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to move to closed session to discuss acquisition negotiations. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig asked whether the City Council can, during closed session, discuss cash flow. City Attorney Goodrich advised the City Council can discuss the purchase price and how it can be paid for. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Wise. The City Council meeting moved into a closed session at 8:13 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened in open session at 8:56 p.m. City Attorney Goodrich reported the Council held discussion of acquisition of three parcels and consensus was reached to move forward subject to the City Council providing clear direction on financing of those parcels. This topic will be presented to the EDA at its March 1, 2012, meeting and the City Council will consider financing at its next regular meeting. Councilmember Wise returned to the meeting at 8:58 p.m. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich reported the fiscal 2011 year ended with an excess of $129,700, he thanked Legislators Jungbauer and Abeler for introducing a funding bill for the Highway 10 /Armstrong Boulevard interchange, and announced upcoming meetings and events. City Administrator Ulrich announced that Deputy City Administrator Nelson has submitted her resignation in order to accept the position of Wayzata City Manager. Mayor Ramsey announced he was able to return to work in Ramsey as of this week and the Mayor's Town Hall meeting schedule will remain on the second Monday of each month. City Council / February 28, 2012 Page 6 of 7 •