Laserfiche WebLink
CLOSED CITY COUNCIL SESSION FEBRUARY 22, 1993 <br />response has been received on this matter. <br />Mr. Radio said he did not want Mr. Birch to prevail in this <br />lawsuit and come out better than if he had not sued. Mr. Birch's <br />financial advisor has been around a long time and knows that <br />eventually the City could prevail. <br />Mr. Radio gave the City Council a schedule for taking <br />depositions. Mayor Reinert is scheduled for March 3, 1993, Mr. <br />Schumacher and Council Member Kuether, March 4, 1993, Council <br />Member Elliott, March 9, Council Member Bergeson, March 11 and <br />Council Member Neal, March 18, 1993. Mr. Radio will meet with <br />Mr. Schumacher, Council Member Kuether and Council Member Neal on <br />March 2, 1993. <br />There was discussion regarding the campaign for City Council in <br />the fall of 1991. The discussion included the differences in <br />philosophies of the candidates ssuch as environmental issues, <br />motivation and "cluster" campaigning. <br />Mr. Radio noted that Mr. Knaack, Mr. Birch's attorney has <br />identified several expert witnesses that he plans to retain for <br />this lawsuit. He noted that expert witnesses will also be <br />retained to support the case for the City. <br />Mayor Reinert asked if the "mood of the city" meant anything. <br />Mr. Radio said not much, you cannot follow the dictates of a <br />crowd. The City must have good valid planning reasons for its <br />decisions. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked who will attend the depositions. <br />Mr. Radio explained that he will be there to advise the Council <br />Members, Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Birch and Mr. Birch's attorney will <br />be present. The atmosphere is low key. Mr. Radio also noted <br />that he will not allow any inquiries about motivations. <br />Mr. Radio said he would be talking to Council Member Bergeson and <br />Council Member Elliott on the telephone prior to their <br />deposition. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. <br />These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a <br />regular City Council meeting on June 12, 1995. <br />Marilyn G. Anderson, Vernon F. Reinert, <br />Clerk -Treasurer Mayor <br />PAGE 4 <br />