Mayor Michael Wanner signs sworn statement saying March 19 closed meeting addressed real property under Utah Code § 52-4-205(1)(f)

Mayor Michael Wanner signed a sworn statement dated March 19, 2026, saying the Gunnison City Council closed that day’s meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and that public discussion would have disclosed the appraisal or estimated value, citing Utah Code § 52-4-205(1)(f).

The statement, attested by City Recorder Valerie Andersen, affirms that "these were the sole purposes for closing the meeting, and that the closed meeting was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act," and is dated March 19, 2026.

The document cites the specific statutory authorization for closed meetings under Utah law, noting subsection 52-4-205(1)(f), which permits closure for negotiations over real property when public discussion would reveal appraisal or estimated value and could harm the city's bargaining position. The statement includes signature lines for Mayor Michael Wanner and an attestation line signed by Valerie Andersen, City Recorder.

The sworn statement lists Gunnison City's address (38 West Center Street) and contact number (435-528-7969). It also lists council members Donald Childs, Stella Hill, Kim Pickett, Rohn Peterson and Brian Nielson. The document does not record any motions, votes or other council actions; it serves as the mayor's formal attestation that the March 19 closed meeting complied with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.

Because this text is a sworn attestation rather than a transcript of debate, it does not reflect additional discussion, votes or staff direction beyond the legal justification for the closed session and the names/signatures on the record.