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Louisville City Council Meeting December 17, 2002 Page 7 Davidson requested that the City Clerk read the Public statement. City Clerk Nancy Varra read Section 2.90.050, Public Statement of the Louisville Municipal Code, which outlines the topics that can be discussed at an executive session. Davidson moved that Council go into executive session to discuss pending litigation with the City Attorney, seconded by Sisk. All in favor. The Council adjourned to executive session at 7:50 p.m. REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS CONTINUED Davidson reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m. REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Sam Light reported that; in executive session, Council discussed pending litigation of the law suit entitled Centennial Valley Properties, II, LLC, The Park at CTC, LLC, and the Park at CTC, III, LLC v. City of Louisville, Case No. 02CV902, Boulder County District Court, Div. 1. During the executive session the City Attorney received direction with respect to potential settlement of that case. Davidson reported that Council member Mayer left the Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. and did not participate in the discussion at executive session. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Sam Light reported Mayor Pro-Tem Sisk, City Manager Simmons, and he interviewed candidates for potential special counsel services with respect to land acquisition. He noted the candidates were fine attorneys in the field of land acquisition. Special Counsel is being sought to review the property rights of the 96th Street Connection. Light stated the consensus of those interviewing was to recommend and retain Robert Duncan, on an as needed bases, to advise and assist with respect to land acquisition on the 96th Street Connection. Sisk stated Mr. Duncan has experience in the condemnation field for 25 years. Duncan represented the Town of Superior, and was very well recommended. Sisk asked that the law firm receive the appointment rather than individual counsel. MOTION: Sisk moved that Council appoint the law firm of Duncan, Ostrander and Dingus, P.C., as special counsel, for advice on condemnation litigation and right-of-way acquisition, as necessary, seconded Levihn. All in favor. Keany and Mayer absent.