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City Council Meeting Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 14 of 15 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Approval of Special Counsel Engagement City Attorney Light noted the need to appoint special counsel for a sales and use tax matter. He asked Council to consider a motion to appoint Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti as special counsel to the City for the defense of a sales and use tax appeal matter. Council member Leh recused himself as his wife has represented this plaintiff and he did not want any appearance of conflict. He left the room. Mayor Muckle moved to appoint Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti to represent the City in these matters as suggested by the City Attorney, seconded by Council member Keany. All in favor. Council member Leh absent. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council member Stolzmann noted some new technology items available for check out at the Library. There is a ten year celebration of the Library on Saturday. Council member Keany noted the celebration at the Community Gardens on Thursday, August 4, 2016. EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY MANAGER ANNUAL EVALUATION Louisville Code of Ethics, Section 5-2(b), CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) — Authorized topics Mayor Muckle requested the City Council re -convene an Executive Session for the purpose of conducting an Annual Performance Review of the City Manager. City Attorney Light introduced the request for executive session. Deputy City Clerk Hanson read Section 2.90.050 — Public statement of the Louisville Municipal Code, which outlines the topics permitted for discussion in an executive session. 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. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved the City Council adjourn to executive session for the purpose of a performance review of the City Manager as authorized by the laws noted