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Hadtrath & Associates represents twelve governmental clients and over 400 other clients, The City of Spring Lake Park was contacted and Mr. Don Busch stated that Mr. Hadtrath serves them well and they are satisfied. Mr. Hadtrath has represented the City of Spring Lake Park for over 10 years. Mr. Busch did point out that many of the risk management functions are performed by State Mutual, an insurance carrier. The City of Ham Lake was contacted and Ms. Doris Nivala stated that they are pleased with the representation they receive from Mr, Hadtrath and that he services them well. Mr. Hadtrath has represented their City for over 5 years. In the area of risk management services Mr. Hadtrath gets their quotes and takes care of any claims. T, C. Fields represents 35 governmental clients and over 36 other clients. The City of Fridtey was contacted and Mr. Bill Hunt stated that Mr. Olson is the key to T. C. Fields and as long as he is with T. C. Fields, they will be interested in staying with that firm. Mr. Olson gives honest advice and is very straight forward and has represented lheir City for over five years. He always provides them with options even though there have been times that his advice is not taken. Mr. OIson is very involved with the Risk Management and sends notices of 'what's on the horizon', Always proactive ralher than reactive. As an example, Mr. Olson provided the City with information on the new AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction) law and helped develop a program for the new law that went into effect on July 1, 1991. Regarding the insurance that is purchased outside the LMCIT, he is always scanning different options and companies. The City of Cottage Grove was contacted and Ms. Caron Stransky stated that Mr, Otson has represented them for over 20 years and they are very pleased with his representation and the services that he pedorms, He attends Safety Committee meetings when they are held and is always available when needed to explain appropriate laws. Mr. Olson always keeps them up-to-date about their coverages, policies, and upcoming laws, etc. Because the ability to effectively manage risk is extremely important Io our City, we have asked representatives from both firms to attend our meeting tonight to discuss the City's needs and the ability of their firm to meet these needs. Staff has prepared a few questions to assist in this process. Recommendation: Based on discussion. Committee Action: Based on discussion. Review Checklist: City Administrator Finance Officer Personnel Coordinator BC:I 0/8/91