Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/23/2021 - Special

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Computer Resources The firm uses technology in a variety of ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness. The firm has a centralized document management system which allows every user to easily find and access any document, both on -site and remotely. This database includes all of the firm's documents since 1997. We utilize the Microsoft Office 365 software suite and Egnyte-brand file transfer protocol, if needed, for the sending and uploading of large or numerous documents. This includes documents which may need to be sent from the firm to a client, or vis versa. The firm primarily uses Westlaw Edge for computerized legal research with an inclusive subscription containing all major sources relevant to municipal law. COMPENSATION The firm proposes an hourly rate for all services. Please see Exhibit B for proposed hourly fees, costs and reimbursable expenses. The minimum increment of billable time is 6 minutes (0.1 hour). Travel time and meeting attendance will also be billed at the proposed hourly rates. CLIErTS/COIF FLICT OF fl\TEREST Please see Exhibit C for a representative list of cities that the firm represents. As mentioned above, Dave is currently city attorney for Clearwater, Maple Lake, Wahkon, Holdingford and Franklin, along with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. As previously noted, Dave is available to attend Tuesday council meetings as requested and is available on the first and third Wednesday's for office hours and staff meetings. In his absence, Joe Sathe is also able to attend. We are not aware of any current or former client in which our representation would conflict with the City of Ramsey. The firm does or has represented the following contiguous local units of government: City of Anoka — Public Finance/Municipal Bonds City of Nowthen — Public Finance/Municipal Bonds City of Elk River — Public Finance/Municipal Bonds The firm has a computerized conflict -checking system that is used to identify potential conflicts. The system maintains a database containing the names of all clients of the firm and all opposing parties. This database is checked each time that the firm opens a new matter. If a potential conflict exists we notify each client. If an actual conflict exists, we would withdraw from representing either client unless both clients consent to our representation. REFEREN CES Please see Exhibit D for a list of references. 14