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After executive session, Yukon council directs appraisals for potential property purchases and hires outside counsel on First Amendment matter
Summary
Following executive session discussions, the council directed the city manager, staff and city attorney to request appraisals on city and candidate properties and to pursue contract discussions for potential office-building purchases; the council also directed the city attorney to engage outside expert counsel regarding a potential First Amendment claim.
After reconvening from executive session, Mayor Brian Pilmore moved and the council voted to direct the city manager, staff and city attorney to request appraisals on existing city properties and on properties the city might consider for acquisition. The motion also authorized staff to pursue contract negotiations for potential office-building purchases.
Separately, the council directed the city attorney to engage outside expert counsel to respond to a letter concerning a potential First Amendment matter. City officials said the matter was discussed in executive session because it may lead to pending litigation; no substantive details were disclosed publicly.
Council read minutes that stated only agenda items were discussed in executive session and that no action or votes were taken there; the recorded directions given in open session authorized staff to proceed with appraisals and to retain outside counsel to respond to the First Amendment letter.
