Monona committee votes to enter closed session on Walgreens litigation; accepts year‑end accounts payable

The Monona Finance and Personnel Committee voted on Jan. 5 to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel regarding strategy in litigation identified in the transcript as "Walgreens company versus City of Minnesota." The chair moved the closed‑session motion; the committee voted in favor and recorded 'aye' votes during roll call. Staff later worked to ensure the city attorney could join the closed session by phone due to technical difficulties with the remote connection.

Earlier in the meeting the committee accepted General Fund accounts payable checks dated in December 2025. Mark reviewed the year‑end activity and highlighted several items: Amazon purchases on the city card for recreation and library departments, an invoice from the Dane County treasurer for lake weed removal, library orders placed with Ingram Library Services, recurring email and licensing fees, work by Strand engineering including work on Nichols Road and HVAC projects, an ice rink chiller repair, and near completion of the Speedway/Sand and Gravel Kelly Place project. Mark said rink revenues were on target after a busy holiday period.

A motion to accept the bills was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. No staff updates were reported after these items and the committee adjourned.

What the closed session means: Under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g), a governmental body may confer with legal counsel about pending or imminent litigation; the committee provided no further public details about the substance of the litigation at the meeting. Details of the litigation and any legal strategy will remain confidential while in closed session unless and until released by the city or appropriate authority.