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B. MUNICIPAL LEGAL SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br />The Firm prides itself in providing timely and effective representation to its municipal clients. Our <br />nationally recognized firm will provide the following legal services: <br />Ordinances and Resolutions. We have wide-ranging experience in drafting and reviewing <br />ordinances and resolutions. We work with staff and the Council to ensure resolutions and <br />ordinances reflect the objectives of the city and its residents. <br />Zoning and Subdivision. We have extensive experience with zoning and subdivision regulations <br />from drafting codes to enforcing compliance. We regularly work with staff to interpret code and <br />statute provisions in specific situations. We draft relevant documents including conditional and <br />interim use permits, variance approvals or denials, and agreements with residents and applicants. <br />We negotiate with developers and draft development agreements and PUD agreements which are <br />recorded against the property to ensure future compliance. <br />Review of Council Agenda Items and Minutes. We regularly review the agenda items and minutes <br />for our clients. We find that reviewing agenda items before the meetings allows us to identify any <br />concerns and address those concerns prior to consideration by the Council. <br />Bidding and Contracts. We work with our clients on the purchasing and contracting process to <br />ensure compliance with State statute. We assist in the drafting of requests for bid/proposals to <br />guarantee that all information the city needs to make an informed decision is provided. We have a <br />great deal of experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts. We review and revise <br />contracts to ensure that the city is protected, and we negotiate with third parties to reach mutually <br />agreeable solutions. We have drafted and negotiated numerous agreements for our clients <br />including service and equipment contracts with private parties, Joint Powers Agreements with <br />local cities and counties, and cooperative agreements with other parties such as the Shakopee <br />Mdewakanton Sioux Community. <br />Meetings and Phone Conferences with Council, Manager and Staff. As described above, our <br />municipal representation relies heavily on our relationship with the City Manager and staff. Our <br />availability and close relationship ensures we are familiar with city operations and can often <br />address issues before they arise. <br />Code Enforcement. We regularly advise our clients on drafting, updating and enforcement of the <br />city code. We work with staff to ensure that the code reflects the views of the city and its residents. <br />We focus on clarity and procedure to ensure that enforcement can be timely and cost effective. We <br />have worked informally with residents to ensure code compliance but have also pursued litigation <br />when necessary. We have experience with regulation relating to emerging and longstanding issues <br />such as short-term rentals, right-of-way management, food trucks, digital signs and public <br />nuisances. <br />Real Estate and Condemnation. We have extensive experience in real estate legal services, <br />including drafting title and plat opinions, drafting and negotiating complex purchase agreements and <br />real estate documents, and providing consultation and direction on a variety of municipal real estate <br />issues and transactions. Further, we have experience in negotiation, preparation and acquisition of <br />6 <br />