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!!i. C. Structure of Team The Firm proposes to draw upon the expertise of attorneys in the Governmental Relations Department and professionals from solutions, Inc. to form a team to represent the Cities. Charles Weaver will act as the lead attorney for the team. He has considerable experience as lead attorney for other clients at the Minnesota Legislature. Wendell Anderson, Theodore Mondale and Todd Vlatkovich will be the Governmental Relations Department attorneys with primary responsibility to assist Mr. Weaver. When needed and appropriate, any of the personnel from the Governmental Relations Department will be available to lobby on behalf of the Cities. The professional services provided by Solutions, Inc., are also available to round out the team representation of the cities. Public affairs and public relations services offered by Solutions, Inc. would be made available following consultation as to the exact services needed, if a nv. We believe that the proposed team would provide a strong and effective voice for the area. It may be necessary to substitute for some team members or add additional team members depending on the exact issues being addressed and the desired approach. The Firm is capable of taking total responsibility for particular mat~ers and providing all of the necessary services. The Firm is prepared to be very flexible and adapt to the desires of the Cities. We believe that it will be necessary for us to have an extensive dialogue with %he Cities 5o develop the appropriate team and working re!ationshiDs. We look forward to working closely with members of ~he Cities ~o fashion the appropriate team and approach. S~P~A_mGY A. BackGround The issues facing the northern suburbs are complex. For 30 years, Charles Weaver has participated in the development of public policy in %he State of Minnesota and particularly as it relates to the northern suburbs. He has a comprehensive understanding of 5he con--ext within which ~he Cities and its members operate 0n~v a lobbying firm which.possesses that., knowledge. ~_..'~ be caDab!e of functioning on behalf of the Ci~ies and parnicipating in ~he deve!oDment of an overall !eGis!afire agenda and strategy.