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<br />A GREEMENT FOR G ENERAL (C IVIL) L EGAL S ERVICES <br /> <br /> <br /> Whereas, the City of Elk River ("City"), a public body corporate and politic operating as <br />a statutory city under the laws of the State of Minnesota and located within the County of <br />Sherburne, desires to have certain attorney services provided; and <br /> <br /> Whereas, the City desires to have Jared Shepherd, in his capacity as an attorney for <br />Campbell Knutson, P.A., in conjunction with the firm of Campbell Knutson, Professional <br />Association ("Attorney") to serve as legal counsel for the City through December 2022, and as <br />principal city attorney from January 1, 2023; and <br /> <br /> Whereas, the parties desire to more specifically identify the duties and responsibilities of <br />the City and Attorney. <br /> <br /> Now Therefore, it is hereby agreed that this document by and between the City and the <br />Attorney shall be a binding obligation on behalf of the parties named. <br /> <br />I. Term <br /> <br />This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2022, and terminable as provided in Section IX. <br /> <br />II. Scope of Legal Services <br /> <br />The general scope of services required by the City include, but are not limited to, the following: <br /> <br /> Attendance at the first City Council of the month as needed and in-person attendance at <br />the second City Council meeting of the month. Attendance at other meetings as <br />requested. <br /> Review of municipal contracts as requested, including contracts for public improvements, <br />developments, joint powers agreements, construction, lease agreements, and the like. <br /> Representation of the City in the acquisition of properties for public improvements, <br />special assessment appeals, easements, parks, etc. <br /> Review of all City Council and Planning Commission materials. <br /> Representation of the City in proceedings for public improvement projects. <br /> Representation of the City on economic development related issues as requested. The <br />City has engaged separate council for economic development legal services and bonding <br />issues. The Attorney will coordinate with this counsel as requested. <br /> Representation of the City in matters related to the enforcement of City Codes, including <br />building, subdivision, nuisance, and zoning codes. The attorney will coordinate with the <br />city prosecutor as necessary. <br /> Defend the City in all litigation, except in those cases where insurance companies are <br />required to exclusively provide defense, or where the City chooses to hire specialized or <br />other legal services. The Attorney is responsible for monitoring and coordinating with the <br />selected representation. <br />222080v3 <br />1 <br /> <br />