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2) That the advice of counsel cannot be freely given or reasonable discussion had when the <br /> opponent can listen at a public meeting; <br /> 3) That public dollars are at risk in the event sound decisions are not made; <br /> 4) That the City Attorney and City Council are in agreement that only the specific matter at <br /> hand will be discussed at the closed meeting; <br /> 5) That absolute secrecy at this juncture of the litigation is necessary; and if the meeting is <br /> held in public, the City risks having its trial strategy and defense positions made public <br /> and known to the other side substantially putting at risk the City's defense of the case and <br /> exposing the City to possible considerable monetary damages. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Acting Mayor wise to adopt the findings as <br /> presented by the City Attorney. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Wise, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, <br /> and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember Strommen. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Acting Mayor Wise to close the meeting to the <br /> public, based on the findings. <br /> Motion carried. All present voted in favor. <br /> The meeting was closed to the public at 5:37 p.m. <br /> The meeting was opened back up to the public at 6:02 p.m. <br /> 3. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to adjourn the <br /> meeting. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> The Special City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submi , <br /> Kurti G. Ulrich <br /> City Administrator <br /> Special City Council Meeting / February 21, 2012 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />