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Amber G. Eisenschenk Staff Attorney League of Minnesota Cities (hereafter "LMC" or "League") 145 University Ave. West St. Paul, MN 55103 March 7, 2016 Dear Ms. Eisenshenk, As you know, on February 8, 2016, the Lino Lakes City Council formally voted "to approve the request of the Charter Commission for <LMC> assistance with the proposed ward amendment only." My January 20 letter to you was a part of their information (a copy is attached). The League's Charter Assistance Program includes Charter amendment proposals, and the League has indicated that you would provide legal services to the Lino Lakes Charter Commission (hereafter "Commission"). I believe it is best to be very clear about our working relationship, so I am detailing what has been discussed in the form of an agreement between you, the League, and the Commission. You will work exclusively under the direction of the Commission for a Charter amendment to establish council election wards in the City. The Charter Commission already has a draft amendment proposal to build upon, which will be provided to you (please ignore the earlier erroneous copy from the City). Initially you will review the draft and re -word as needed for legality, maintaining as closely as possible the provisions therein with respect to applicable law. If applicable law requires that a provision in the draft be added, deleted, or substantively altered, you will demonstrate why and how that is the case and suggest alternative(s) to the Commission. If requested, you will appear at a meeting. The cost of these services shall be $75 per hour with a maximum charge of $750 plus any costs for mileage. The League will send the bill to me upon completion. Any subsequent legal assistance will also be at a rate of $75 per hour. At no expense to the Commission, you may keep the City Council informed while you are working for the Charter Commission, and may provide copies of reports or documents that you generate pursuant to Commission direction to the Council. You will fully copy and include the Commission on any communication that you or the League have with the City regarding the Commission, Charter, and/or wards amendment proposal. I am signing this agreement. Please return to me a copy with your signature. The Commission and I look forward to working with you. Cordially, Caroline Dahl Chair, Lino Lakes Charter Commission 1101 Holly Court Lino Lakes, MN 55038 (encl) Accepted by: g,e d Charter Commission Chair J— l -1V date Accepted by: LMC Staff Attorney date