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

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ECIGERG LAMMERS ATTORNEYS AT LAW Pam Whitmore Attorney, Rule 114 Qualified Neutral 651-351-2133 pwhitmore@eckbergiammers.com Pam is a shareholder and attorney with Eckberg Lammers. She is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and Lead attorney for our Conflict Management Solutions practice. She also practices extensively in Municipal Law and Employment Law. Her in-depth litigation experience working on behalf of cities, counties, school districts, and townships has provided her extensive knowledge regarding many facets of municipal law. She is well versed in open meeting laws, data practices, utilities and telecommunications, land use, workplace investigations, social media in the workplace, and discrimination and harassment claims. She has appeared in both state and federal court as well as the Minnesota Court of Appeals, prevailing in many. Examples include: • In the Matter of Application McDuffee (Minn. App. 2008): Successfully defended Township's decision to grant conditional use permit to dog breeding facility. • Steinke v. Columbus Township (Minn. App. 2007): Successfully defended challenge to Township's assessment on landowners' property for water project. • Doe v. Independent School District No. 152 and City of Moorhead (Minn. App. 2007): Successfully defended appeal of summary judgment dismissal of City on based on finding of no duty owed to user of Sports Facility. • Dropp v. County of Strearns (Minn. App. 2005): Successfully overturned on appeal lower court decision based on applicability of statutory immunity to County's decision of pole placement. Pam is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral in the State of Minnesota. She specializes in conflict management services, which benefits municipalities and other governmental bodies, as well as private businesses. She provides a holistic process for organizations to learn how to engage others, be open to perspectives, generate integrative solutions, and take the next steps towards improved communication, collaboration, and strategic planning. When not working, you can find Pam on the golf course with her husband, on walks with her dog, or cooking for one or more of her three adult kids and friends. About Eckberg Lammers, P.C. Founded in 1949, Eckberg Lammers, P.C. is a fixture in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. With offices in Stillwater and Hudson, our attorneys serve clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin across a wide platform of practice areas. Our mission is to Build and Strengthen Communities through long-term relationships with municipalities, financial institutions, business and individuals to creatively solve legal needs. Stillwater Office 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: 651-439-2878 Fax: 651-439-2923 Areas of Practice Conflict Management Solutions Alternative Dispute Resolution/ Mediation Employment Law Municipal Law Bar Admissions Minnesota Wisconsin Education Rule 114, Qualified Neutral - State of Minnesota Strategic Planning & Measurement, University of Minnesota Continuing Education University of Iowa, College of Law Iowa City, IA, ID. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA, B.S. Professional Affiliations Minnesota State Bar Association Member, Public Law Section Ramsey County Bar Association Member Minnesota Association City Attorneys, Member Association of Conflict Resolution - Environment and Public Policy Section, Member The International Municipal Lawyers Association, Member Community Involvement Minnesota State Bar Association Mock Trial, Coach and Judge Meals on Wheels Volunteer Community Engagement Practitioners Group, State of Minnesota University of St. Thomas Law School, Mentor