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Council debates executive-session use for lease negotiations; approves budget and donation resolutions by voice vote
Summary
Council members discussed whether lease negotiation details should be handled in executive session and then voted by voice to approve a package of resolutions including donations, budget transfers and a housing rehabilitation capital transfer.
The council discussed the appropriate use of executive session for lease negotiations and then approved several resolutions and budget transfers during the meeting.
Council members asked what matters could be discussed in public versus in executive session for a proposed lease amendment related to the Don Warehouse. Crystal, the city attorney, explained negotiations and changes to contract terms are typically discussed in executive session to preserve negotiation strategy, and the final lease agreement and the vote would be public. "If you're gonna be…
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