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5. 4. <br /> CC Regular Session <br /> Meeting Date: 10/24/2023 <br /> Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Not Applicable <br /> Information <br /> Title <br /> Approve Contract for Civil Legal Services with the Firm of Holstad&Knaak, PLC. <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> The City of Ramsey has contracted with the firm of Holstad&Knaak, PLC and specifically Frederick W. Knaak, <br /> Esq. to serve as the City Attorney for a term of November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2023. At the October 10, <br /> 2023 City Council Work Session, consensus of the Council was to continue the agreement for an additional two <br /> years,with two amendments to the agreement. The first amendment being a new effective date of November 1, <br /> 2023, and the second amendment being a two percent(2%) increase to the monthly retainer rate. Other sections <br /> of the agreement remain unchanged. <br /> Notification: <br /> N/A <br /> Funding Source: <br /> The 2024 Preliminary Budget adopted on September 26, 2023 included a sufficient increase to the legal services <br /> operating budget. In some cases,portions of the Mr. Knaak's invoices may be billed to escrow accounts <br /> submitted by developers, etc. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff is recommending approval of the attached contract for civil legal services. <br /> Action: <br /> Motion to enter into a contract for legal services with the firm of Holstad&Knaak,with Frederick W. Knaak, <br /> Esq. to serve as the City Attorney,to be effective November 1, 2023. <br /> Attachments <br /> Civicl Legal Services Agreement <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 10/19/2023 07:44 AM <br /> Form Started By:Brian Hagen Started On: 10/17/2023 11:32 AM <br /> Final Approval Date: 10/19/2023 <br />