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Council approves $475,000 settlement in Cheryl Frazier case after closed-session briefing
Summary
Following a closed-session attorney‑client briefing, the Minneapolis City Council voted to settle the litigation Cheryl Frazier et al. v. City of Minneapolis for $475,000, conditioned on court approval and distribution per the anticipated order.
After recessing into closed session for an attorney‑client briefing authorized under Minnesota statute, the City Council reconvened in open session and approved a motion to settle the litigation titled Cheryl Frazier et al. v. City of Minneapolis for $475,000.
Council member Vitale moved the settlement, specifying that the amount will be payable to the next of kin for Lanell Lamont Frazier and/or their attorneys as determined by the court’s distribution order. The motion authorized the city attorney's office to execute any necessary documents and made the settlement conditional on court approval.
The clerk called the roll after the closed session and the council recorded 10 ayes; the motion carried and the settlement was authorized. The council cited the legal basis for the closed session as Minnesota statute section 13D.05 and then returned to public business.
The settlement authorizes the city attorney to finalize documents and proceed conditionally upon court review; specifics of payment distribution will follow the court's order.
