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St. James council closes special meeting to consider Industrial Park land transaction
Summary
The St. James City Council voted 4-0 on July 1, 2024, to close a special meeting under Minnesota law to consider offers or counteroffers for Parcel #203550700 in the St. James Industrial Park. The meeting was later reopened and adjourned at 4:19 p.m.
The St. James City Council voted 4-0 on July 1, 2024, to close a special meeting under Minnesota law to consider a potential property transaction in the city’s Industrial Park.
On a motion by Councilperson Kathleen Hanson, seconded by Councilperson Hannah Rushing, the council voted to close the meeting pursuant to MN State Statute §13D.01, Subd. 3(c)(3), which permits discussion of certain property transactions in closed session. Mayor Jonathan Wilson declared the motion passed with Councilpersons Sue Craig, Kathleen Hanson, Hannah Rushing and Gene Hildebrandt voting aye.
The council’s minutes state that the closed session was conducted under Minn. Stat. §13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(3) to consider ‘‘the development of offers or counteroffers on land within the Industrial Park on Parcel #203550700 located on 16th Street South, St. James, MN,’’ described in the minutes as St. James Industrial Park No 3 Lot‑004 Block‑002. The minutes do not record any public action or vote on the parcel itself; they only document the council’s decision to meet in closed session for that purpose.
After the closed session, the council recorded a set of procedural motions reopening the meeting (motion by Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt, seconded by Councilperson Sue Craig) and later a motion by Councilperson Kathleen Hanson, seconded by Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt, to open the special meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m. following a motion to adjourn by Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt, seconded by Councilperson Hannah Rushing. The minutes are attested by City Clerk‑Treasurer Kristin Hurley.
City Manager Amanda Glass and EDA Director Brianna Sanders were listed as staff present in the minutes, and EDA Board Member Mark Collier was recorded as attending. Councilmember Paul Harris was recorded as absent.
Because Minnesota law allows local governments to discuss certain real‑estate negotiations in closed session, the council’s minutes note only the subject and legal authority for the closure; they do not disclose the negotiations or any offers discussed during the closed session.
