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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Mayor McCarty reviewed proposed Resolution No. 1789. Councilmember Hankner suggested using the phrase "Consulting Counsel" rather than "Co- Counsel She also questioned the need for a formal opinion since Mr. Merritt had given his verbal opinion already. Mr. Merritt stated he had spoken with Al Perez, and in his legal opinion, it would be most effective to have Al Perez on hand, as he can spot violations of Federal and State standards very well, and he would be hired to look at the master plan with an eye for noise violations. Councilmember hankner questioned if Mr. Perez could be hired direct by the Council, without going through Mr. Merritt. Councilmember Linke questioned whether hiring Mr. Perez would be included in Mr. Merritt's legal analysis. Mr. Merritt replied it would be an additional $2,500 approximately, and it would be very effective to have him on the case. Mayor McCarty suggested adopting the resolution as it stands and having Mr. Merritt contact Mr. Perez and find out what his requirements would be. Attorney Meyers advised having Staff or the Council meet with Mr. Perez and getting a proposal from him. Motion /Second: Linke /Doty to table until after Mr. Perez has been contacted and had an opportunity to visit with the Council and get the costs and his feelings on this. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve the bill from John Johnson, dated September 8, 1984, for a total of $2,490, with the funds to come from the Storm Water Management fund. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Linke /Doty to approve Change Order No. 1 for Granam's Contracting Company in the amount of $1,077.00. 5 ayes 0 nays September 10, 1984 Page Four 8. Consideration of Resolution No. 1789 Motion Carried 8. Consideration of Recommendation for Payment for Professional Services of John Johnson Motion Carried 9. Consideration of Change Order Request for Graham Contract. Motion Carried