Near the end of the Dec. 1 pre‑council meeting, a motion was made and seconded to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation. The clerk conducted a roll‑call vote and the mayor and all present council members recorded 'Aye,' carrying the motion.

The motion was procedural and the council indicated the meeting would adjourn following the closed session. No further details about the specific items to be discussed in closed session were announced in the public portion of the meeting.