Monroe council moves into closed session to consider city administrator's evaluation

The Monroe Common Council voted to enter a closed session to consider the city administrator's annual performance evaluation and compensation, citing Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c). The Chair recited the statutory basis on the record before a council member moved to close the meeting and the Chair seconded.

The Chair stated the statute on the record: "Wisconsin statutes 19.85, 1 c, considering employment promotion compensation or performance evalu evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility regarding presenting the city administrator's annual performance evaluation and compensation." A roll call followed; each named alder recorded "Aye," and the Chair concluded, "And we are in closed session." The council did not disclose evaluation details, compensation figures, or any personnel actions in open session.