HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-2008 630 Special MeetingMINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION
6:30 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2008
Council Chambers, City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Longrie.
B. ROLL CALL
A
Diana Longrie, Mayor
Erik Hjelle, Councilmember
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
John Nephew, Councilmember
Will Rossbach, Councilmember
Present
Absent
Present
Present at 6:35 p.m.
Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes — All
i
Mayor Longrie closed the meeting at 6:40 p.m. pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, Chapter 13
relating to Attorney/Client privilege for the purpose of discussion.
1. Declaration of Council — Manager Topic and Intent to Close Session
a. Attorney Update — Dr. Marlene Palkovich vs City of Maplewood
• Julie Fleming Wolfe, Attorney at Law
• Alan Kantrud, City Attorney
• Chuck Ahl, Acting City Manager, Public Works Director
• Matt Morse, Student Attorney at St. Thomas
Mayor Longrie opened the closed session meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the settlement agreement between Dr. Marlene
Palkovich vs. the City of Maplewood as proposed by the Attorney.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nay — Mayor Longrie
Mayor Longrie read her statement for the record. Mayor Longrie said she didn't believe Mr.
Nephew disputes that Marlene Palkovich was on his political campaign literature. She didn't
believe that Ms. Juenemann disputes that her husband Greg Juenemann is on the Board of
Directors of the Maplewood Voter's Coalition. She didn't believe Mr. Rossbach disputes that he is
September 15, 2008
Special Meeting
Closed Session Minutes
also a member of the Maplewood Voter's Coalition as said in the case 156361- 19193CV which is
public documentation. Mayor Longrie added that when Marlene Palkovich came before the city
council to be on the Police Civil Service Commission she in fact voted for Ms. Palkovich.
John Nephew wanted to clarify that there was an error made in the probable cause hearing case
last year with respect to Councilmember Will Rossbach's membership. In the final determination
there was a memo about that and there was a misunderstanding with the judge that heard the
case originally.
The motion passed.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Longrie adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
September 15, 2008 2
Special Meeting
Closed Session Minutes