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WS — Item 1 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item <br />Date: October 5, 2015 <br />To: City Council <br />From: John Swenson, Public Safety Director <br />Re: Contract for Prosecution Services — Geck, Duea & Olson, PLLC <br />Background <br />The law firm of Geck, Duea and Olson has provided prosecution services to the City of <br />Lino Lakes since January 1, 2012. The proposed contract establishes a flat monthly fee <br />of $8,500 per month for all current prosecution services. This rate would remain the <br />same for the duration of the contract, which is 5 years, with no annual fee increases. <br />The proposed monthly fee of $8,500 translates to an annual cost of $102,000. The 2015 <br />Adopted Budget for prosecution services is $105,000 and the 2016 Requested Budget for <br />prosecution services is $105,000. <br />The feedback received from staff and the Anoka County Court personnel has been <br />positive regarding the job performance of the legal staff from Deck, Duea and Olson. <br />Mr. Olson will be at the Work Session to address any questions from Council. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />This item has been added to the October 12th Council Agenda for consideration and <br />approval. <br />