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1134 COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 27, 1988 Mayor Benson called a work session of the Lino Lakes City Council to order, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 at 5:45 P.M. Council Members present: Neal, Reinert. Council Members absent: Bohjanen, Bisel. City Admnistrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. Mayor Benson explained that the purpose of the work session was to review the evaluation report for the City Engineer and the City Attorney and the 1989 Work Plan. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Schumacher has prepared a Consultant Evaluation for Mr. Hawkins, City Attorney. He reviewed his evaluation for the Council noting that he used a check list system of evaluation. Mr. Schumacher explained that the criminal prosecutions are handled by Barry Robinson in Mr. Hawkins office. Mr. Schumacher has talked to the Chief of Police and he has noted that his office is extremely satisfied with the services from Mr. Hawkins firm. The turn around time is good and there were nothing but positive comments regarding Mr. Robinsons preformance. There was discussion regarding the need for a more pro - active program to address issues by the City Attorney. Mr. Reinert felt that Mr. Hawkins attention to this City's need was only average and felt that he should be working more closely with the staff on projects and procedures. Mr. Reinert felt that he should anticipate some of what has to be done and get the work done on time. Mr. Neal asked if Mr. Schumacher was suggesting that this City is going to need it's own attorney. Mr. Reinert said no, however the Attorney will have to spend more time on City issues and set time in his schedule -to work with the staff. Mr. Reinert noted that Mr. Hawkins rarely has a report for the Council. He felt Mr. Hawkins could be keeping the Council abreast of current issues and give the Council ideas that could make some issues easier to deal with. He noted PAGE 1