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City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2017 Page 11 of 12 City Attorney Light stated the authority to conduct this executive session: Louisville Code of Ethics, Section 5-2(b), CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) — Authorized topics. He noted the City Manager has not requested this be held in public session. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved the City Council adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussion of a City Manager personnel matter as authorized by the laws noted by the City Attorney and the executive session include the City Council and the City Attorney; seconded by Councilmember Keany The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Council adjourned to executive session at 9:00 pm. Councilmember Leh arrived at 9:00 pm. The Special City Council meeting reconvened at 10:25 pm. REPORT ON THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Muckle reported that in March the Council met in executive session to review the City Manager's performance evaluation and at that time decided to discuss a separation agreement with Mr. Fleming. This evening while in executive session the Council discussed a proposed separation agreement with City Manager effective on July 14, 2017. The Mayor noted the City has been fortunate to have Mr. Fleming as the manager for the past ten years and that he has been thoughtful and proactive. He noted the separation was not due to a specific dispute and was arrived at mutually. He thanked Mr. Fleming for his service and noted many of the projects and contributions he has made to the City. Deputy City Manager Balser will assume the duties of the City Manager upon his departure and continue in that role until the position is filled. City Manager Fleming thanked the Council and stated he is ready to pursue other challenges. He will stay through mid-July to help facilitate a smooth transition. Attorney Light noted the executive session was for the discussion of a personnel matter regarding the City Manager. Attorney Light's office provided copies of the separation agreement, the agreement provides that the parties agree it is to their mutual benefit to terminate and resign the City Manager's employment with the City; it sets out terms and conditions including that Mr. Fleming will continue as City Manager until July 14 and that after leaving the City Mr. Fleming will receive severance pay and benefits consistent with his contract. Mr. Fleming has provided signed copies of the proposed agreement, however, in order for the agreement to be effective it must be approved by City Council and signed by the Mayor. Mayor Muckle moved to approve the separation agreement; Mayor Pro Tem Lipton seconded. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.