West Bend council authorizes settlement after closed session; details not read into record

The City of West Bend Common Council moved into closed session on Feb. 16 under state statute "section 19.85 para 1 para g" to confer with legal counsel about litigation strategy. The motion to enter closed session passed on a roll call vote.

After the closed session the council reconvened in open session. City Administrator Jesse asked the council to authorize the proposed settlement that was discussed in closed session. A council member moved and another seconded the authorization. The council approved the motion by voice vote; no settlement details were read into the open record during the meeting transcript.

Minutes show the authorization passed but do not specify the parties, monetary terms, or other settlement terms. Council members and staff indicated the matter was discussed in closed session and that the authorization was limited to the settlement discussed there.

The meeting then adjourned.