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City Administrator Ulrich suggested that following interviews, the Council discuss if there is a <br />preferred firm, appetite for changing legal firms, and staff can then conduct reference checks on <br />the top firms the Council would like to further vet. <br />Police Chief Way asked if the Council can discuss this matter during a Closed Session. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated this is a public meeting and discussions are a matter of public <br />record. <br />Councilmember Backous stated his personal preference is a prosecutor that does not "throw the <br />book" at a citizen for a mistake and spends time and effort on serious or repeat violators. He <br />asked how the Council can learn what type of prosecutors are within the proposed firms. <br />Police Chief Way stated he knows Anoka County judges personally and they can be asked about <br />that information. <br />Prior to each interview, Mayor Strommen welcomed the attorneys and Council and staff <br />introduced themselves. <br />Councilmember Tossey arrived at 6:06 p.m. <br />RANDALL, GOODRICH & HAAG (Civil and Criminal) <br />Describe the backgrounds of the civil and p rosecuting attorneys who will be assi ng ed to <br />Ramsey. <br />Bill Goodrich introduced himself, Joe VanThomme, and Mike Haag. <br />Mr. VanThomme described his work as a prosecuting attorney and involvement with juvenile <br />protection. He stated he is the Vice Chair of the Minnesota Bar Association and in September <br />will serve as Chair to that elected position. Mr. VanThomme distributed information relating to <br />his prosecutions. <br />Mike Haag stated he is a partner in Randall, Goodrich & Haag, has a past life in law <br />enforcement, is involved with corporate and tax law, and has also done municipal prosecution <br />work. He is currently the Linwood Township attorney and teaches law enforcement at several <br />technical colleges. <br />Mr. Goodrich stated if selected, he would be the primary civil attorney, Mr. Haag would be the <br />back up, and Mr. VanThomme will assist as necessary. <br />How will your firm make Ramsey a priority and meet the terms outlined in the RFP for meeting <br />attendance, response time for Council staff inquiries, document review turn - around, and once <br />hours? <br />City Council Work Session / May 7, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 23 <br />