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Ames City Council votes to go into closed session citing Iowa Code on litigation
Summary
At a special meeting the Ames City Council voted to enter closed session under Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss matters in litigation or where litigation is imminent; the motion passed by roll call after council counsel advised the legal basis.
The Ames City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss litigation matters, citing Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(c). Council asked whether justification existed for a closed session; a council staff member responded that the code provision allows the council to meet behind closed doors to discuss matters in litigation or where litigation is imminent.
A motion to go into closed session was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. Multiple council members recorded 'Aye' and the council proceeded to closed session as authorized by state law. The meeting record shows the council relied on the cited statute as the legal basis for the closed‑door discussion; no further details of the litigation were disclosed on the public record during the meeting.
