January 12, 2013

A special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, January 12, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room A in City Hall. Mayor Donker presided.

Councilmen present:	Thomas Adams, J. Dee Brooks, Maureen Donker, Marty Wazbinski
Councilmen absent:	Diane Brown

CLOSED SESSION

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Wazbinski and seconded by Councilman Adams:

RESOLVED, that in accord with Section 8(e) of Public Act 267 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and upon adoption of this resolution by at least four affirmative votes of the City Council, the City Council shall immediately adjourn to a closed session to consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, specifically:

3 P’s Land Company v. City of Midland

Anderson Commercial Properties v. City of Midland

Bierlein Investment v. City of Midland

Fifth Third Bank v. City of Midland

HEP Acceptance v. City of Midland

Lowes of Midland v. City of Midland

Max Era v. City of Midland (3 separate appeals)

Meritax, LLC v. City of Midland

Midland Property Ventures v. City of Midland

Miller Apple, LTD v. City of Midland

Peer, Peter & Susan v. City of Midland

Quebecor World v. City of Midland

Ranpacts, LLC v. City of Midland

Residence Inn v. City of Midland

Target v. City of Midland

Valley Plaza Resort, LLC v. City of Midland

Woods & Wildlife v. City of Midland

which, if discussed at an open meeting, would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body. (Motion ADOPTED by a Roll Call Vote.)

Being no further business the meeting adjourned to a closed session at 11:01 p.m.

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Jon Lynch, Deputy City Clerk