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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1982 -2- D. City Attorney - The Council discussed the reappointment of the present City Attorney, and generally agreed to have the Administrator interview other firms with municipal experience. --Mottaz - concerned about the involvement between the City and this firm in City business ( limited partnership in the building whereSthe City will lease space)also, disappointed in service received during the past year for the money paid out for this service. Against hiring the same law firm (Lawson, Raleigh & Marshall). --Fraser - felt there was some unnecessary delay on receiving opinions;;would like more specific statments on questions presented to the attorney; but does not think this is basis enough to seek another attorney. --Morgan -very serious concern that the firm owns the building the City will be leasing sees a real conflict. M/S/ Fraser/Eder to reappoint Lawson, Raleigh and Marshall as the City's legal firm for 1982. --Eder - does not see a real problem with a conflict of interest in continuing the reappointment. Agrees with some of Mottaz's concerns about service; but feels this can be worked out by meeting with Ray Marshall and explaining what the City expects. --Novak - ambivalent feelings on the matter. Whittaker reviewed the situations when the attorney excused himself for possible conflict. Motion failed 2-2-1 Morgan and Mottaz opposed. Novak abstained. Whittaker will prepare a draft of requirements and/or expectations for Council review January 19. E. City Engineer - M/S/P Fraser Morgan to appoint TKDA as Engineering Consultants for 1982. F. City Planner - M/S/P Fraser Mottaz to appoint Planning and Development Services for 1982. G. Civil Defense Director - Whittaker reported tFat no one from the Fire Department is interested in serving as Civil Defense Director. He out- lined the duties of the director, and recommended seeking someone who is familar with the Fire Department and the Public Works Department, feeling such person would best serve in emergency situations. M/.9/ Mottaz/Novak.to to the job description provided the individual Elmo. --Eder - Civil Defense add the duties of Maintenance live within a of Civil Defense Director Foreman/Superintendent, close proximity to Lake should take a minimum of the Foreman's time, 20 maximum. --Novak - suggested asking the Fire Department to provide a coordinator for Civil Defense, with the Maintenance Super- intendent serving as Director