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Council approves law department recommendation in Walmart Real Estate Business Trust litigation

City of De Pere Common Council · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Council voted to approve the law department's recommendation concerning litigation with Walmart Real Estate Business Trust; members declined to go into closed session and approved the recommendation by roll call.

The De Pere Common Council took up new business item 6H concerning litigation between Walmart Real Estate Business Trust and the City of De Pere. After the mayor asked whether members wanted a closed session, council members indicated they were satisfied with the law department’s memo and preferred a public vote. The council then voted by roll call to approve the law department's recommendation in the matter.

Mayor Boyd moved to approve the recommendation, noting the law department (Joanne referenced in the memo) had prepared guidance. Several council members confirmed they did not want to move into closed session before the vote; the motion carried with unanimous support.