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League of Minnesota Cities. She also related that the League <br /> will provide materials, advice and have an attorney review <br /> proposed charter language at no cost. <br /> VII. Legal Resource Committee <br /> L. Burgers reminded the Commission that at the last meeting a <br /> committee had been formed to obtain information concerning <br /> legal representation. R. Vanderveer reported that he had <br /> received the names of two attorneys to contact. He was <br /> subsequently able to speak with one of them. This person <br /> agreed there was a potential for conflict of interest if the <br /> commission retained an attorney from the same firm <br /> representing the city. This person suggested that if the <br /> commission requested his services, it would be more efficient <br /> to have him review materials rather than have him attend <br /> meetings. He would charge $100 per hour. R. Vanderveer <br /> requested and received a listing of his qualifications. They <br /> appeared to be less extensive, concerning Charter experience, <br /> than D. Kennedy's. J. Trude reported that she had received a <br /> list of names of attorneys who are experience in Charter work, <br /> from the League of Cities. She and R. Vanderveer had each <br /> taken two names to contact. She indicated that Mr. Kennedy's <br /> name was on the list. She had been unable to contact either <br /> of the two persons whose name she had chosen. <br /> S. Hankner suggested that, if the Commission retained any <br /> attorney, a closed contract based on a set fee for service <br /> hours be negotiated rather than retaining someone on an hourly <br /> basis. <br /> A. Werdien expressed concern that Mr. Kennedy had appeared at <br /> the commission meetings without being invited by the <br /> Commission. She does not believe this was appropriate. <br /> J. Trude asked if Mr. Kennedy had submitted a bill? <br /> Response: L. Burgers - No. <br /> R. Vanderveer stated that it appeared that Mr. Kennedy had <br /> completed more work than requested. <br /> Response: L. Burgers - Mr. Kennedy provided what we <br /> requested. <br /> J. Linke - what we did was approve legal fees to $5, 000. <br /> S. Hankner - who did? <br /> Response: J. Linke - the Council. <br /> J. Trude - The League indicated that we should have no qualms <br /> about using Kennedy. <br /> 2 <br />