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this motion to keep two options open, however a decision will need to be made soon with what is best for the City. She noted the City has worked hard to support the trails, and this project needs to be considered for how it will fit into the trail system. Councilmember Riley reiterated that widening the road does not affect the assessment amount. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, Johns, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. 7.03: Consider Adoption of Resolution #16-01-004 Ordering Feasibility Report for Improvement Project #16-36, Business Park 95 Regional Stormwater Pond Outlet Improvements City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve alternate action one to allow the proposed Business Park 95 regional stormwater pond outlet Feasibility Report to be completed to further an improvement project that can be constructed in 2016, thereby preventing delays or denials of future LRRWMO permits upon future business expansion projects occurring within this business park. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to adopt Resolution #16-01-004 Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for Improvement Project #16-36 Business Park 95 Regional Stormwater Pond Outlet Improvements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. 7.04: Consider Approval of Extension of Contract for Civil Legal Services with the Firm of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the extension of the contact for civil legal services with the law firm of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. with a term of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. The consensus of the Council in the previous work session was to consider a lower retainer amount per month, and was to implement a trial period of incurring a lower retainer amount per month and lower flat fee for attending meetings by requesting legal representation as needed. This trial period would begin February 1, 2016, and end August 1, 2016. Councilmember Kuzma commented he has concerns about not having the City Attorney at each meeting. While it is potential for savings, it has potential of not having legal representation when needed. Councilmember Shryockexplained she will support this motion due to the potential savings. She said she likes the opportunity to revert to the previous process if the trial doesn't seem to work well. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve extending the contract for civil legal services with the law firm of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. for the City Council / January 11, 2016 Page 10 of 11