CLEVELAND — Cleveland City Council members are still feeling out whether – and how much – they can put their fingerprints on a roughly $100 million exit deal with the Browns.

On Monday, council held its third marathon hearing about a proposed agreement to end a court fight over the team’s looming move to Brook Park. The discussion lasted almost three hours and ended without a vote, even as advocates for Downtown, the lakefront and the business community urged council to move forward – and focus on the future.

“In my view, the settlement is appropriate. The dollar amount … is appropriate. And it is a good way to basically make lemonade out of lemons,” said Ken Silliman, a retired city official who has played a role in negotiating agreements with professional sports teams.

Council could v

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