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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held by video conference on September 28, 2020 at 6:11 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Members present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was absent. Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Mr. Harline, Mrs. Hawkins, Ms. Deakins, and Ms. Tauchus. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted by unanimous consent. Mr. Taylor moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) - Strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect too 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 and 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(2) - Preliminary discussion on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital improvements, or sales or leases of real property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:37 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Tentative Agreement - AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) During the executive session, members of Council were provided a summary of the labor contract negotiations with AFSCME. Mr. Slavin moved for approval of the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Potential Land Acquisition During the executive session, members of Council were provided a summary of a potential land acquisition. Mr. Slavin moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for the purposes discussed in the executive session pertaining to the purchase of property and that the agreement is authorized for the City Manager’s signature and must be completed by October 15, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 PAGE 2 The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of September 28, 2020 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2020\09-28-2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - AFSCME and Potential Land Acquisition -.wpd