2017-11-21 Council Minutes Closed SessionCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Closed Meeting
Held Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a closed session meeting of the City Council, City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve,
Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garlock called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Councilmembers Duggan, Miller,
Paper, Petschel were also present.
Staff in attendance included Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Public Works
Director Ryan Ruzek, Community Development Director Tim Benetti and League of
Minnesota Cities Attorney Paul Merwin.
CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE MATTERS
A. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute §13D.05 subd. 3(b); for Attorney Client Privilege for
Discussion of Pending Litigation in the case of Royal Oaks Realty, Inc., David J. Olin, and
James R. Olin Marital Family Trusts vs City of Mendota Heights, Court File No.: 19HA-
CV-17-3446, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05 Subd.3(b).
A motion to adjourn to a closed session to discuss attorney/client privilege matters was
made by Councilor Petschel and seconded by Councilor Paper. The motion passed 5-0.
Mayor Garlock adjourned to a closed session of the City Council at 6:05 pm
Those present included Mayor Garlock, Councilmembers Miller, Paper, Duggan and
Petschel. Also in attendance were Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Public
Works Director Ryan Ruzek, Community Development Director Tim Benetti and League of
Minnesota Cities Attorney Paul Merwin.
B. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 13D.03; for Attorney Client Privilege for Discussion
of Labor Negotiations Strategy
This item was not discussed.
It was stated that no official action was taken by the Council in the closed session meeting.
The Council will provide a summary of the closed session at a regular Council meeting as
required by Minnesota Statutes.
A motion was made by Councilor Paper and seconded by Councilor Petschel to adjourn the
closed meeting and to return to the open meeting. The motion passed 5-0.
Mayor Garlock adjourned the closed session meeting at 6:58 p.m.
� -
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST:
,
Lorri Smith, City Clerk