Waukesha council approves settlement in SBV Fox River LLC assessment lawsuit after closed session

The Common Council moved into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) to consult with legal counsel about a possible settlement in an excessive assessment lawsuit captioned SBV Fox River LLC v. City of Waukesha.

After reconvening in open session, Alderperson Molson moved to approve the settlement as discussed in closed session; the motion was seconded and passed 14–0.

Because the details of the closed‑session discussion were not released at the meeting, the council’s public record shows only that the council approved the settlement by unanimous vote; the motion approving the settlement was made and recorded in open session following the closed‑session conference with counsel.

Next steps: Any required settlement documents will be executed by city officials per the authority granted by the council. The record in the minutes references the closed session statutory authority and the post‑session vote only.