11 13 23 Executive Session MinutesCity Council Executive Session November 13, 2023
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City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
City Council Minutes
Executive Session
November 13, 2023
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in executive session pursuant to due call and notice
thereof; Mayor Hemken called the meeting to order at 7:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL Council present:
Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Michael Isenberg, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
Staff present:
Reece Bertholf, City Manager
Valerie Leone, City Clerk
Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney
CLASS ACTION
LAWSUITS
Mayor Hemken introduced Item 11.1, Discussion regarding class action lawsuits
involving public water systems and PFAS levels.
An update was provided by Stacy Woods, assistant city attorney.
MOTION Motion was made by Council Member Elder, seconded by Council Member Isenberg,
for the city to “opt out” of the settlement agreements. All present voted in favor.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. as there was no further business to come
before the Council at its executive session.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone, City Clerk