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CC Work Session 2. 2. <br />Meeting Date: 02/28/2012 <br />Submitted For: Kurt Ulrich By: Jo Thieling, Administrative Services <br />Title: <br />Discuss Federal Legislative Consultant Proposals <br />Background: <br />This item is to discuss with Council the Federal Legislative consultant proposals, and whether the Council would <br />like to take the time to interview firms, make a selection, or decide not to retain such a consultant for this session of <br />Congress. <br />Two firms have submitted proposals for consideration. <br />1) The Tinklenberg Group - This firm has worked with the City over the past several years and has been helpful in <br />making congressional contacts and exploring funding opportunities. While the last several years of efforts on the <br />Rail Station and possible Highway 10 funding did not result in federal funding, many are now aware of the City's <br />desire to secure funding for the Armstrong interchange. Attached is the proposal submitted by the firm. The <br />retainer fee is proposed as a not -to -exceed amount of $65,000 per year (or equivalent to $5,417 per month). <br />2) Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen, P.L.L.P. - This firm is an established lobbying firm and was recommended by <br />Anoka County as a good compliment to their Washington lobby firm ofBrimsek and Butler. Attached is the <br />proposal submitted by the firm. The retainer fee is proposed at $36,000 to $60,000 per year ($3,000 - $5,000 per <br />month). <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends consideration of a contract for federal lobbying services at a negotiated amount of no more than <br />$3,000 per month, in order to keep Congressional funding priorities in play for the Armstrong interchange project. <br />Funding Source: <br />Funding for these efforts could come from undesignated reserves (e.g., Landfill Trust) or designated from 2012 <br />budget savings if identified. <br />Council Action: <br />Based upon discussion. <br />Report/2012 Proposed Legislative Agenda <br />Tinklenberg Consulting Proposal <br />Lockridge Grindal Nauen Consulting Proposal <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/22/2012 07:41 PM <br />Form Started By: Jo Thieling Started On: 02/22/2012 11:40 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 02/22/2012 <br />