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Watertown council denies two damage claims after closed sessions
Summary
After convening closed sessions under statute 19.85, the Watertown Common Council voted to disallow two separate claims. Both motions to deny the claims were made by Councilmember Smith and carried on recorded 'Aye' votes.
The Watertown Common Council on Jan. 6 moved into closed sessions under statute 19.85 to consult with legal counsel about pending or likely litigation, then returned to public session and took action on claims.
After the first closed session, Councilmember Smith moved to disallow a claim; the motion was seconded by Annette and recorded votes were taken with the roll-call responses indicating the motion carried. The transcript records multiple council members responding "Aye" during the vote.
The council later convened a second closed session to discuss a separate claim identified in the meeting as the claim for damages of M. Reed (transcript alternately references "M. Reid"). Upon return, Smith moved to deny that claim as well; the motion was seconded and carried on recorded "Aye" votes.
Both actions follow the council—s stated authority under statute 19.85 for closed-session consultation with counsel. The transcript does not include details about the claims' factual basis or any monetary amounts; the council recorded votes and the motions to deny were carried.
