East Lansing City Council tentatively approves settlement in HEOS case

The Regular Council meeting for East Lansing, Michigan, held on April 22, 2025, commenced with a transition from a closed session back to open session. The council members confirmed their return with a unanimous vote.

The primary agenda item discussed was a motion regarding the ongoing legal case, HEOS versus City of East Lansing, Ingham Circuit case number 20,000,199. A council member moved for the tentative approval of a settlement amount as presented by the city attorney during the closed session. The motion included instructions for the city attorney to negotiate with the plaintiff class counsel towards a settlement agreement, which will require further review and approval at a future meeting.

The motion received a second, and a roll call vote was conducted, resulting in unanimous support from all council members present, including Council member Altman, Meadows, Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Singh, and Mayor Brookover.

Following the successful vote on the settlement, a motion to adjourn the meeting was proposed and accepted, concluding the session. The council's actions reflect ongoing efforts to address legal matters while ensuring transparency and community engagement in the decision-making process.