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Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to increase the <br /> IT Support Technician to full-time. <br /> Mayor Strommen noted that these were all positions that were discussed in depth as a part of the <br /> budget discussion and simply need to be approved for hiring. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #17-12-306 to Approving Increasing the IT Support Technician to Full-Time. <br /> Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau stated that this employee has been with the City <br /> for a few years and has done an excellent job. He noted that this is a great opportunity to <br /> increase his hours and opportunity for a career with the City. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, <br /> LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.05: Consider Approving Contract for Prosecution Legal Services with the Law Firm of <br /> Eckberg Lammers <br /> Police Chief Katers reviewed the staff report and recommendation to formally enter into a <br /> contract with the law firm of Eckberg Lammers to provide the criminal prosecution legal <br /> services and related services. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked for input from the attorneys. <br /> Joe Van Thomme, Eckberg Lammers, stated that they are very excited for the opportunity to <br /> work for the City as prosecutors. He stated that Eckberg Lammers has a long history of <br /> municipal experience. He stated that he is most excited by their true partnership with <br /> communities to meet the needs of their city. He stated that a focus from the Ramsey police <br /> department through the RFP was on traffic enforcement. He stated that they attempt to meet the <br /> goals of the community comprehensively to reach the desired outcomes for that community. He <br /> stated that he is a proud representative of Eckberg Lammers and is excited to work with the City <br /> of Ramsey. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked the office location. <br /> Mr. Van Thomme replied that the office is in Stillwater. He noted that they provide <br /> representation across five counties and have not had an issue with the distance or different <br /> municipalities. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to approve entering into <br /> a contract with the law firm of Eckberg Lammers to provide criminal prosecution services and <br /> related services for a term effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021, with renewable <br /> options. <br /> City Council/December 12,2017 <br /> Page 8of12 <br />