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City of Spokane Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Executive Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person by Council and staff at the
Spokane Valley City Hall.
Attendance:
Councilmembers
Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
Laura Padden, Councilmember
Ben Wick, Councilmember
Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember
Al Merkel, Councilmember
Staff
John Hohman, City Manager
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Kelly Konkright, City Attorney
Dave Ellis, Police Chief
Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
ROLL CALL City Clerk Patterson called roll; all Councilmembers were present except Mayor Haley. It
was moved by Councilmember Wick, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse Mayor Haley.
1. Executive Session Pending Litigation [RCW 42.3 0.11 0(l)(i)].
It was moved by Councilmember Higgins, seconded to adjourn into executive session for approximately 45
minutes to discuss pending litigation, and that no action will be taken upon return to open session. There
was not any discussion. Vote by acclamation: infavor.- Unanimous. Opposed.• None. Motion carried.
Council adjourned into executive session at 5:02 p.m.
Council reconvened at 5:48 p.m. Upon reconvening, Councilmember Merkel was not present.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn at 5: 48p.m.
ATTEST:
Marci atterson, City Clerk
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Pam Haley, Mayor
Council Meeting Minutes, 08-19-2025, Special Meeting
Approved by Council: 09-23-2025
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