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Council moves into closed session to discuss threatened litigation over 1657 2nd Avenue
Summary
Mayor Elliot invoked Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(b) and the council voted to close the meeting to discuss threatened litigation by Isla Clingb concerning property at 1657 2nd Avenue.
Newport City Council voted Feb. 5 to enter a closed session under Minnesota Statute section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) to consider threatened litigation by Isla Clingb related to property at 1657 2nd Avenue.
Mayor Elliot read the closed‑session statement, citing attorney–client privilege and saying the city’s need for confidentiality outweighed the purposes served by open meetings so council and legal counsel could discuss strategy and potential resolution. The mayor emphasized the purpose of the session is to determine legal options rather than to make a final decision behind closed doors.
Council member Sumner moved to close the meeting; Council member Ingamman seconded. Council approved the motion by voice vote and the council entered closed session.
What happens next: The council indicated it would return to open session if any approval or action were required following attorney–client deliberations; otherwise the meeting will adjourn following the closed session. The subject of the threatened litigation is the property at 1657 2nd Avenue as stated in the closed-session notice.
