SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Potential Litigation and Land Acquisition

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on March 26, 2019 at 5:11 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 5:28 p.m.), Mr. Sudler (arrived at 5:17 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell (arrived at 5:57 p.m.). Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg (departed at 5:42 p.m.) and Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Police Chief Mailey (arrived at 5:22 p.m.). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, as amended by reversing the order of consideration of items A and B. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(2) - Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital improvements, or sales or leases of real property and pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(4) - Strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:11 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:06 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Land Acquisition During the Special Council Meeting of March 14, 2019, members of Council considered a potential land acquisition and authorized Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, and Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, to proceed with negotiations. During the Executive Session, members of Council were briefed on the continued negotiations for the land acquisition. Mr. Neil moved for approval of expenditures totaling $14,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Polce and carried with Mr. Sudler and Mr. Lindell abstaining. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2019 PAGE 2 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of March 26, 2019 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2019\03-26-2019 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Potential Litigation and Land Acquisition.wpd