Council enters closed session for mediation and authorizes execution of related documents in City of Saint Francis v. Bridal LLC

The City Council voted to adjourn into closed session for purposes of conferring with legal counsel under Wisconsin Statute section 19.85(1)(g) to discuss strategy related to pending litigation, specifically authorizations tied to participation in scheduled mediation concerning City of Saint Francis v. Bridal LLC.

Why it matters: Closed‑session deliberations under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) permit the council to receive legal advice and discuss litigation strategy in private; council members then authorized staff to execute documents necessary to implement any agreement authorized in that session.

Procedure and authority: The mayor called for a motion to adjourn to closed session under Wisconsin State statute section 19.85(1)(g). A motion to go into closed session was moved and seconded; roll‑call responses in the transcript show named aldermen answering "Aye," and the motion carried.

Action taken: After the closed session, a council member asked for authorization to execute the documentation necessary to effectuate the agreement discussed in closed session. The council moved and seconded the request and voted to authorize execution; the transcript records the vote as "Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it." The specific documents were not read into the public record in the excerpt provided.

Scope and limitations: The meeting minutes and transcript excerpt identify the litigation as City of Saint Francis v. Bridal LLC and reference participation in scheduled mediation. The transcript does not include details of the mediation terms, the content of legal advice given in closed session, or text of the documents authorized for execution.

Ending: Following the authorization, motions to adjourn were approved and the meeting concluded.