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Council receives briefing from proposed special counsel on Lincoln Lumber matter; executive session yields no action
Summary
Council heard from a special-counsel candidate about representing the city in a recapture matter with Lincoln Lumber; the council recessed to executive session for legal consultation and returned with no action taken in open session.
The council discussed whether to engage outside counsel to pursue recapture related to Lincoln Lumber. Outside attorney Kelly Alvin introduced herself and described her firm’s experience representing local governments and handling litigation when early resolution is not feasible. Alvin told council the total cost depends on whether the matter settles or goes to litigation.
Council members asked about estimated fees and whether the city could recapture attorneys’ fees from Lincoln Lumber under contract. Council then recessed to an executive session for legal consultation; after returning to open session, the mayor reported the council had received legal advice and that no action was taken in open session.
