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Council votes to enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy under Iowa code
Summary
Council member Gordon moved, and Brockert seconded, a motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c) and Iowa Code §622.10 to consult with legal counsel about matters in litigation or where litigation is imminent; the motion passed on a recorded roll-call vote.
Council member Gordon moved to enter closed session under Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy in matters presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent and under Iowa Code section 622.10 to consult with legal counsel regarding privileged attorney–client matters. Council member Brockert seconded the motion.
The clerk called the roll on the motion. Council members Lewis, Lampy, Gordon, Connor, Brockert and Osborne registered votes recorded as "I" (aye), as did the council member identified as Jim Rich in the roll call sequence. The chair authorized clearing the chambers and the council prepared to meet in closed session.
The council's vote to enter closed session was procedural; no details of the litigation or attorney advice were discussed on the public record during this meeting.
