City Council Agenda and Packet 2015 03 03

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City Council Meeting Minutes February 17, 2015 Page 20 of 20 City Attorney Light reported in executive session the City Council discussed real property acquisitions. The City Council provided direction to the staff on strategies for potential acquisitions of property. If negotiations prove successful, any property acquisition would be brought back for City Council consideration at an open meeting. In the second executive session the City Council consulted with attorneys representing the City with respect to pending litigation. The City Attorney provided Council an update on pending litigation. The City Council provided direction to the staff on a potential settlement. Staff will proceed with the direction given. In the third executive session the City Council discussed the semi - annual performance review of the City Manager. Staff was given direction to share City Council comments and evaluation materials with the City Manager. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Light reported the City continues to work with Xcel Energy regarding their gas transition line project along Highway 42. There are some legal issues in getting the proper easements and agreements in place. The goal is to do so in such a manner as to be beneficial for all parties, while meeting Xcel Energy's timelines. He noted the City was named in a legal proceeding, but he hoped to bring an easement agreement at a future City Council meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council member Leh addressed the advanced agenda regarding increasing the utility rates and noted Council member Lipton has requested this matter be reviewed by the Water Committee for a recommendation to the City Council. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved for adjournment, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Robert P. Muckle, Mayor Nancy Varra, City Clerk