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Franklin CDA enters closed session to consider Crohn's Inc. request to use CDA pond
Summary
The City of Franklin Community Development Authority voted to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to consider a Crohn's Inc. request to use a geothermal pond on CDA property at 5400 West Ashland Way.
Jan. 23, 2025 — The City of Franklin Community Development Authority voted to go into closed session to deliberate a request from Crohn's Inc. for use of a geothermal pond on CDA property at 5400 West Ashland Way.
City staff notified the authority that the item concerns potential negotiations over authorization for use of an outlet pond on CDA property (text key number 899 003-2000). The authority cited Wisconsin’s open‑meetings exceptions for competitive or bargaining reasons and voted to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e).
The city attorney confirmed the statutory basis, saying the matter related to potential negotiations. Member Burkhart moved to enter closed session; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The minutes record the authority leaving the public record for closed‑session deliberations and then later returning to open session.
After the closed session, the authority returned to open session and voted to "proceed as in closed session." The transcript does not disclose any terms, agreements, or specific authorization discussed during the closed session.
Because the discussion occurred in closed session for bargaining reasons, no public details about the negotiations or any contract terms were made public at the meeting.
