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CONTRACT FOR CIVIL (NON -CRIMINAL) <br />MUNICIPAL LEGAL SERVICES <br />THIS AGREEMENT is made between and entered by the CITY OF RAMSEY, <br />MINNESOTA, a Minnesota Statutory City (hereinafter, "the City") and HOLSTAD & <br />KNAAK, PLC, a law firm organized as a professional association under the laws of the <br />State of Minnesota (hereinafter, "the Attorney"). Upon formal appointment of the Attorney <br />by the City Council and for the promised consideration as outlined below, the Attorney <br />shall provide the following legal services to the City: <br />LEGAL SERVICES <br />1. Attend City Council meetings and other City Board, Authority, Commission or <br />Committee meetings as requested by the City Council or City Administrator. <br />Draft and/or review ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence, as <br />requested. Review City Council agendas and meeting minutes, as requested. <br />3. Advise the Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator, Department Heads <br />and other City staff on City legal matters. <br />4. Prepare and/or review municipal contracts, such as contracts for public <br />improvements, joint powers agreements, construction, and purchase of <br />equipment. <br />5. Review of the Municipal Code on a regular basis and provide assistance in the <br />drafting of any needed modifications or amendments. <br />6. Represent the City in matters related to the enforcement of City building and <br />zoning codes in injunctive and other civil proceedings, except in instances <br />where such representation is provided in the City's insurance contract and <br />third -party representation is obtained. In such instances it will remain the <br />Attorney's duty to closely monitor and cooperate as needed in such <br />representation. <br />7. Research and submit legal options on municipal or other legal matters, as <br />requested by the City Council or the City Administrator. <br />8. Meet with the City Council, City Administration, Department Heads and City <br />Staff as needed to review Council and Commission Agenda items and the <br />status of all legal matters before the City. The Attorney and City Administrator <br />will establish any necessary schedule if and when it is determined that regular <br />meetings will be necessary for this purpose. <br />9. Provide legal briefings or presentations regarding new or proposed legislation <br />affecting the City's operation and activities. <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />