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'~ty of MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor & City Council ~tb rK~~ sl 9~ i~9~d mi n i s~ SUBJECT: Other Business There are at least six Other Business items that should be discussed at this February 19, 1996, meeting. Economic Development Coordinator Task Force At the worksession on February 12, the Council approved the composition of the Task Force. This composition is as follows: two Councilmembers; two EDA members (non-Councilmembers); one HRA member; one Chamber member; City Administrator; and Assistant City Administrator. The individuals and alternates should be known by this 2/19/96 meeting and the Council should formally appoint the membership of this Task Force. The Task Force is scheduled to meet at 3:30 p.m. on 2/19/96 so an update of this meeting to the Council is planned. City Attorney Fees The second Other Business item relates to a proposal for the city attorney fees. Some Councilmembers have expressed their disagreement with the philosophy of charging two different rates - one discounted rate for the city and another standard rate for non-city activities. Although this is a practice that takes place in other cities and one that benefits the city taxpayers, it is up to the Council to change this past practice, if desired. Before we discuss a fee structure adjustment, I want to say that I support an increase in the retainer fee. As the Council knows from reviewing the city attorney bills, we are consistently obtaining $5,000 to $6,000 worth of services under the retainer contract. The retainer contract is for day-to-day activities, attendance at meetings, and miscellaneous items. The more the city grows, the more activities that need legal review and the more expenses that are charged against the retainer. It is appropriate to increase the current retainer amount. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425