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Also, before we evaluate a different fee structure, it should be noted that I support the existing practice of having a discounted city rate. The city should do everything it can to get the best quality services at the best rates for its taxpayers, but people that are making a profit off of the municipality through the development process should pay the going rate for the high quality legal service that is provided. With that being said, I would also support changes to take place that would equalize the rates in the $135 range for both the city and the non-city expenses. At the city level, we will simply have to be much more careful about getting legal advice on some issues that are outside of the retainer. To pay for the increases in legal fees in 1996, we will have to use the Council Contingency fund. Please see the attached memo from Peter Beck on attorney fees. Additionally, it should be noted that I and the rest of the staff strongly support the full service law firm approach to doing business in Elk River and support Peter Beck, with back up from Dave Sellergren, as our city attorney. The old saying is "you get what you pay for" and I strongly believe that we get excellent quality service for the fees we pay Doherty, Rumble & Butler. Minnesota Sports Federation The third item under Other Business that I would like to update the Council on is the Minnesota Sports Federation (MSF) proposal. The Mayor and some staff members met with MSF representatives on 2/2/96 to discuss their plans for a new facility. Before I put anything in writing regarding our preferred site for the location of this facility, I would like to update the Council on the priorities of MSF and some of the benefits of having this facility located in Elk River. Based on the need for this 48,000 square foot facility be on the city sewer and water system, plus some other issues that we will review on Monday, the city is really only looking at one site for the MSF facility. Please see the attached material from Bill Rubin on this proposal. All Terrain Vehicles The fourth item for the Council under Other Business is a request to reconsider the award of the all terrain vehicle (ATV) quotes that were reviewed on February 5, 1996. As the Council may recall, there was some discussion on this issue about how close the local quote was to the quote from a vendor from outside of the city. After discussion on this item, the Council passed a motion awarding the quote to the low firm.