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AGENDA SECTION: Reports � Recommendat�.ons R��.a�a� l rV� C�4J�L�� f-�� 1�� nre: 3-31-75 Qf2lGINATING DEPT,%DIV.: Adm IT�^n No.: I ITEM �ESC�tiPr�orv� �eSOluti.on - Open Meeting Law � r� DEPT. fiEAD APPROVAL. MGR. REVIEWED/ R£COM�vVENDS : Attached is a resolution supporting arnendments �o the open meeting law as proposed by the League of A�Iinn�sota Municigali�ies. The principal provisions of the proposed amendments are as follows: 1. To define "meeting" sa that the law appli.es only to instances where a quorum of the body is px-esent. 2. To permit a lacal governing body, by a 2/3 vote, to go into closed or executive session for a specific item o£ d�scussion, specifica3.l,y: a. b. c. d. e. f. g• To discuss and plan negQtiation strategy in the matter of public emgloyment relations. To meet and negotiate with the exclusive representatives of any employee gxaup. A�torney/Client relationshig Land Acc{uisitzon Discussion of the character of an emplayee, as opposecT to competence, except employ-e may rec{uest a public hearing. Eva�uation of job performance or conduct of any employee. Considerzng application for empZoyment on a person who is employed at the time of the meeting and who requests that preiiminary consideration be made of their application at a closed meeting. The Iaw tivould provide that a written or taped record of the meeting would be made and deposited. with a court authority, to be released publzcly when the in£armati.on is no Ionger senszti�e. Hawever, in employee matters, the recoxd would remain closed, unless the employee wants the record made public. If tHe Coun�ii desires to support this legislation, th,e foilowing action is requested: Niotion adopting a xesolution urging the Minnesata Sta�e Legislature to consider changes to the open meeting 1aw which woul� provide for amendments to the law as proposed in the t�raft legislation submi�Cted by the League of Minnesota Municipali�ies.