West Bend Common Council approves Walgreens tax settlement at March meeting

The Common Council of West Bend convened on March 17, 2025, for a scheduled meeting, which was properly posted in accordance with Wisconsin state statutes. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Butchlick, receiving unanimous support from the council members present.

The council then moved to item number 20 on the agenda, which required a closed session to discuss legal matters. The chair entertained a motion to adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin State Statute Section 19.851, specifically to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation related to tax assessments, including a case involving Walgreens. The motion was approved with a roll call vote, with all members voting in favor.

After a brief period in closed session, the council reconvened in open session. The chair presented a motion to approve a settlement agreement concerning the Walgreens tax cases for properties located at 1720 West Washington and 1921 South Main Street, along with the associated refunds based on these agreements. Alderman Sternig moved to approve the motion, which was seconded by Alderman Allen. Following a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.

With no further business on the agenda, the meeting concluded with the chair thanking the members for their participation and wishing them a good night.