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Milan City Council votes to consult in closed session and retain Plunkett Cooney in pending lawsuit
Summary
The Milan City Council voted 7–0 to enter a closed session to consult about pending litigation (HQP Retail 2 LLC v. City of Milan) and subsequently voted to engage Plunkett Cooney to defend the city, with the motion carrying unanimously.
The Milan City Council voted unanimously Aug. 1 to enter a closed session to consult with its attorney about trial or settlement strategy in pending litigation identified in the minutes as HQP Retail 2 LLC v. City of Milan, citing MCL 15.268(8)(e).
On a roll-call vote the council recorded seven ayes and no nays or absences to move into closed session. After that consultation, the council voted to engage the law firm Plunkett Cooney to defend the city in the lawsuit; the motion to retain outside counsel carried unanimously, according to the minutes.
The minutes do not record the substance of the closed-session discussion or attorney advice, consistent with the statutory exemption cited. The council’s action establishes Plunkett Cooney as the city’s retained counsel for this case and authorizes staff to proceed with the firm’s engagement.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
