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MEMORANDUM
' TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager "
DATE: June 26 , 1989
SUBJ: Selection of City Attorney
' This office has been debating e e ating how best to approach and the form
of recommendation to give regarding the selection of a City
Attorney. I had sent out my previous memorandum regarding the
interview process in hopes that Council members who may be
interested in the interviews would feel comfortable in joining
' Mr. Dean and myself on June 14th and 19th. Recognizing the busy
schedule of Council members, it is understandable that attendance
could not be achieved.
State law establishes the City Attorney position, whether con-
sultive or not, as an employee of the City. One primary dif-
ference does exist in state law in that the "City Manager' s
decision to hire or fire the City Attorney is subject to confir-
mation by the City Council" . Minnesota statute is significantly
different in regards to other consultive services such as finan-
cial advisor or auditor. In those instances the contract is with
the City Council and, accordingly, generally occurs only after a
specific interview process between the Council and consulting
' firm. [ Setting a date to interview both the financial advisor
and City auditor firms will be included on the July 10th agenda. ]
In light of the above, this office endorses the recommendation
and findings of Mr. John Dean. The analysis completed by Mr.
Dean was in actuality a joint effort. This office would recom-
mend the selection of Grannis, Grannis , Farrell and Knutson as
' the City Attorney for the City of Chanhassen.
As a final note, I would like to concur with Mr. Dean ' s statement
that the process has been worthwhile, i .e:
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Staff input: Early in the selection process, a staff sur-
vey was carried out as to the performance of the City
11 Attorney. Specifically, departments were asked to respond
to how effective and efficient responses had been from the
City Attorney' s office regarding a comprehensive list of
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typical City work functions . Employees were also asked how
responses or work assignments could be improved in the
future. All of the responses were very positive for
Grannis but, more importantly, there were a number of good
suggestions which I am planning on inaugurating; and
- Cost: We previously have not used a retainer system. The
proposal process provided an opportunity for Grannis to
relook at our account and to determine what form of
retainer could best be utilized by the City while still
providing a reasonable return for the firm. I would suggest
that we accept the retainer proposal which will have the
effect of reducing hourly rates from $85 . 00 per hour to a
blended rate of $78. 00; and
- Role of City Attorney: Almost every City operates dif-
ferently. It was an interesting process to hear each of
the attorney firms discuss the role they play in each of the
different communities for which they current act as attor-
ney. I am not sure as to whether we will be considering
implementation of any of these or not, but the process did
provide input which may be helpful in how we address
issues in the future;and
- In-House Attorney: The interview process forced this
office into completing an analysis of whether an in-house
attorney would be financially feasible or not. Although our
overall expenditure level would appear to warrant this type
of position, we simply do not have adequate long term
funding to carry out this type of position at the current
time.
Update (July 6 , 1989) : The above recommendation was tabled to
allow the council the opportunity to interview the top firms. My
recommendation was primarily to relieve the Council of additional
time commitments recognizing that the top firms do not appear to
provide better services and no significant cost savings could be
achieved. In summary, without demonstration of additional ser-
vices
or cost savings, why change?
Without being offensive, I would like to get this process down to
the bottom line. I did not recommend Grannis and Grannis in
1983 . I did and do believe that you pay for what you get. I
do not care if you are for or against a particular state law, but
the best guy to tell you how to circumvent it or to change it is
the guy that wrote the law. Typically, you are talking $15 to
$25 per hour difference between a Larkin-Hoffman [ this firm was
my recommendation] versus standard rates for an experienced muni-
cipal law firm. I will not say I was wrong in 1983 (Eckankar
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could not have been represented by Larkin-Hoffman) , but Grannis
' has demonstrated their ability to clean up Chanhassen' s reputa-
tion, to keep us out of court, to win, and to know when to be
forceful and when to be more relaxed. In essence, they have done
a good job for our community. Their rates are comparable or
lower than comparable firms.
The top three firms recommended by staff can do the job. If one of
those is your selection, staff will insure that they are
welcomed. We will have an unknown quanity and additional time
will be required to bring them up to speed, discuss frivolous vs.
non-frivolous, work through billings, learn projects, etc. We
can survive that if that is the Council' s desire.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, Chanhassen City Manager
FROM: John Dean '
DATE: June 21, 1989
RE: Selection of City Attorney I
BACKGROUND '
In January of this year, the City Council expressed an interest in reviewing
the contracts of consultants who provide services to the City. Among the
consultant contracts which the Council requested be reviewed was the contract for
legal services (city attorney).
In accordance with the Council's directive, you have caused to be prepared a '
Request for Proposals (RFP) for city attorney services. Notice of the RFP was
published in the League of Minnesota Cities magazine in May. The City received a '
large number of responses to the notice. Ten proposals were submitted by law
firms on or before the June 2, 1989, deadline for submittal. Following the
application deadline, you and I met to review the Proposals; and to select from ,
among the proposers a number of firms to be called back for oral interviews.
Ultimately, six firms were selected for interviews. They were: 1
1. Krass & Monroe Chartered
2. Head, Hempel, Seifert & Vander Weide
3. Hoff & Allen ,
4. Wurst, Pearson, Larson, Underwood & Mertz
5. Grannis, Grannis, Farrell & Knutson, P.A. I
6. Albrecht & Albrecht Chartered
Interviews were conducted on June 14 and June 19. The format of all of the
interviews was the same:
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a) brief opening remarks from the proposer;
' b) a series of questions which were generally asked of all proposers; and
' c) brief concluding remarks from the proposer.
In conjunction with the selection process, you prepared a staff survey which
had two purposes:
1. Evaluation of existing legal services; and
2. Evaluation of how legal services might be better supplied.
RECOMMENDATION
Having carefully reviewed the written proposals and having been present at
all of the interviews, it is my recommendation to you that the law firm of Grannis,
Grannis, Farrell & Knutson, P.A. be selected as the Chanhassen City Attorney.
' ANALYSIS
As you know, I have represented cities and other units of government for
over 18 years. My experience in such matters had led me to believe that there are
a number of factors which make for good city attorneys and for a successful and
long term relationship with municipal clients. They include the following:
1. Strong and experienced primary attorneys who have a sound understanding
of the legal issues facing local government; understand the limits of their
role as legal advisor; and a sensitivity to their relationship with the council
' and staff.
2. Legal support within the firm to handle a broad range of issues such as
labor, complex land use matters, anti trust, civil rights litigation and similar
issues.
3. A strong comittment to the practice of municipal law as a significant and
111 important activity of the firm.
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4. A fee structure for municipal legal services which is within the capacity of
the City to afford. (It should be noted, however, that hourly rates can be
somewhat misleading. An experienced municipal attorney can frequently
resolve a question in shorter time and charge the City less, even at a higher
hourly rate.) '
I have endeavored to consider the various proposers in light of these factors.
The attempt to rank the firms which were interviewed was not easy due to the fact '
that they all were reputable and high quality firms with experience in municipal
law. However, among the six firms interviewed, in my opinion, three seem to rank '
the highest based upon application of the above-listed factors. They were:
1. Grannis, Grannis, Farrell & Knutson, P.A. ,
2. Hoff & Allen
3. Krass & Monroe Chartered
In the abstract, I would have no difficulty recommending any of these firms ,
to serve as your city attorney. All are experienced, have significant municipal
involvement and would provide legal services at a very reasonable rate. However, '
one factor stands out prominently and necessitates my recommendation of the
Grannis firm. The Grannis firm, with Roger Knutson, has been the City's attorney
for many years, and has, based upon all of the information provided to me,
consistently provided high quality legal services at reasonable and competitive
rates. 1
Changing attorneys, even when done for reasons of unsatisfactory
performance, is very disruptive. Time and effort which could be directed to other
matters must be expended to develop a comfortable working relationship; and there ,
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is no assurance that a satisfactory relationship will ever be established. The
' Grannis firm, with Roger Knutson, has established such a relationship over the
years, they are well known and have an excellent reputation and they compare
favorably with all of the other firms interviewed. Consequently, it is my
recommendation to you that you recommend Grannis, Grannis, Farrell & Knutson,
P.A. for appointment as the Chanhassen City Attorney.
' RECAPITULATION
If the Council ultimately confirms the appointment of the Grannis firm, has
this entire selection process been a waste of time? I think not. The process has
' served a number of important objectives.
1. I believe that councils have a duty to their constituencies to periodically
' review their consultant services to determine whether the services are
' effective and reasonably priced.
2. Consultants need to know that their performance will be subject to periodic
' evaluations, and that they will be judged against other consultants providing
similar services. This will tend to keep costs down and performance high.
3. The interviews with other firms has resulted in a sharing of ideas and
' approaches which can benefit the relationship which the city attorney has
with staff and the council.
' 4. A well organized, thorough and fair process, such as the one which you have
conducted , will enhance the reputation of the City. I have received several
' comments complimenting you on the selection process.
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June 14, 1989 1
Mr. Donald Ashworth
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City Administrator
City of Chanhassen
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
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Re: Jean Shively
Dear Don:
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Please accept the following as a formal letter of recommendation
on behalf of Jean Shively for the position of City Attorney.
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I personally have had the opportunity to work with Jean quite
closely over the last couple of years. She has reperesented this II department in various civil matters and advises on labor and other
management areas.
She has always shown me high professional standards and a
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willingness to take the extra time to ensure all parties involved
in a legal matter fully understand her position.
Jean has demonstrated her ability to work effectively in the I
government and political process. I have known her to take a stand
on issues which are sometimes volatile and contoversial. She relies
on legal logic and pragmatic wisdom when making a decision. I
My own sense is that the time is right for the City of Chanhassen
to employ in-house legal counsel. With the myriad of legal issues
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and related discussion that occur daily the ready access of a staff
attorney would be well received by other city officials. It would
seem that counsel on stafff would allow you to better formulate II long range policy to deal with growth related issues and labor
management.
I beleieve Jean's wide breadth of experience with governmental
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legal issues and her personal knowledge of the many factors
infulencing the change occuring in Chanhassen will allow her to
come into this position and quickly add her expertise.
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Afjirmatiue Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that she will be a valuable
' asset to the City of Chanhassen.
Please feel free to give me a call if I can provide any additional
information.
Sinc°.erely,
/ ames D. Castleberry
' Chief Deputy
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MACKALL , CROUNSE & MOORE
LAW OFFICES
FREDERICK L THORSON RAYMOND C. LALLIER
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CLAY R MOORE KARL K. HEINZERLING
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WOODBURY H.ANDREWS SUSAN M SWIFT
GEORGE R.A.JOHNSON SHEILA A.ENGELMEIER
TELEPHONE 612•333-1341
ANDREW R CLARK NED J CARROLL
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FRANK A.DVORAK MICHAEL C.GLOVER
ROBERT D.GISVOLD JEFFREY L.SHLOSBERG
MARVIN C.INGBER AMY J.JOHNSON
H.RICHARD KORSH SHERYL L.GOETZINGER
TIMOTHY D. MORATZKA BRADLEY J SCHMIDT
MARTIN V AYDELOTT DANIEL S. MILLER
SHANE H.ANDERSON
GLENN R DRURY
OF COUNSEL
ROBERT S LEE
FLOYD
JAMES T. SWENSON
ERIC 0 MADSON JAMES HANNAH
NELSON
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JOHN C UTLEY
VAL M HI GGINS
ARLIN B WAELTI
STEPHEN F GRINNELL
MICHAEL S FROST
STEPHEN P KELLEY June 13, 1 989 HENRY C MACKALL(1885-1979)
MICHAEL J DWYER ROBERT M.CROUNSE(1693-1974)
TIMOTHY M BARNETT PERRY R.MOORE(1894-1969)
Mr. Don Ashworth, City Manager
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Chanhassen City Hall
690 Coulter Street
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Mr. Ashworth:
Thank you for your cordial response.
We hope you will keep our firm in mind in the event of 1
special problems where our expertise may be sufficiently cost-
effective or important to Chanhassen.
If a future opportunity to bid on the general contract
presents itself, we would appreciate the opportunity to again
submit a proposal.
Very truly yours,
MACKALL, CROUNSE & MOORE 1
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Connor F. Schmid
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2ND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1989
8:00 Albrecht & Albrecht Chartered
' 632 Twelve Oaks Center
15500 Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Contact: Alan Miles Albrecht (473-8234)
' 8:30 Hoff & Allen
Suite 250
300 Prairie Center Drive
' Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Contact: George C. Hoff (941-9220)
9:00 Grannis Grannis, Farrell & Knutson, P.A.
403 Norwest Bank Building
161 North Concord Exchange
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Contact: Roger N. Knutson (455-1661)
' 9:30 Krass & Monroe Chartered
Marschall Road Busines Center
Suite 300
327 South Marsehall Road, P. O. Box 216
' Shakopee, MN 55379
Contact: Trevor R. Walsten (445-5080)
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HOLMES & GRAVEN
CHARTERED
Attorneys at Law
470 Pillsbury Center,Minneapolis,Minnesota 55402
ROBERT A.AI.SOP (612)337-9300 '
RONALD H.BATTY JOHN G.H O xIELF.R
MARY J.BRENDEN Rapifax(612)337-9310 JAMES S.HOLMES
ROBERT C.CARI.SON DI ANE G.JOHNSON
CHRISTINE M.CHALE JOHN R.IARSON
ROBERT L.DAVIDSON
WELLINGTON H IAN,
JOHN B.DEAN CHARLES I.. F:RF.
ROBERT J.DEIKE JOHN M.I.EFEVRF,EVRE.JR.
MARY G.DOBBINS WRITERS DIRECT DIAL. ROBERT J.LINDALI.
JEFFREY ENC I.%1 RA K.MOI.LET
STEFANIE N.GAI.EY 337-9262 BARB:I.R.NEI SON
DAVID L.GRAVEN BARBARA I. PORTNOOD
JOHN R.GREEN LARRY NI WERTHEIM
BONNIE L.W ILKINS
June 30, 1989 '
Mr. Trevor it Walsten
Krass & Monroe Chartered
Marschall Road Business Center
Suite 300
327 South Marschall Road
P.O. Box 216
Shakopee, MN 55379 1
Dear Mr. Waisten:
At its June 26, 1989 meeting, the Chanhassen City Council requested that a second '
interview be conducted with your firm. Members of the city council intend to be
present for this interview.
This letter will serve as confirmation of our telephone conversation of June 29,
1989, in which it was mutually agreed that the time of your second interview on
July 8, 1989, is changed from 8:00 a,m to 9:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen City Hall. ,
The format for this interview will be much the same as the format for your first
interview.
We will see you July 8, 1989 at 9:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen City Hall.
Respectfully yours,
n B. Dean
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Attorneys at Law 470 Pillsbury Center,Minneapolis.Minnesota 55402
ROBERT A.ALSOP (612)337-9300 JOHN G.HOF,SCHLF:R
RONAI.D H.BATTY
MARY J.BRENDEN Rapifax(612)337-9310 JAMES S.HOLMES
Dl ANE G.JOHNSON
ROBERT C.CARLSON JOHN R.CARSON
CHRISTINE M.CHALE
I WELLINGTON H.LAW
ROBERT L.DAVIDSON CHART ES L.LEFF.Vt:RE
JOHN B.DEAN JOHN M.LEFEVRE.JR.
ROBERT J.DEIKE WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL ROBERT J.LINDALI.
MARY G.DOBBINS LAI RA K.MOI.LET
JEFFREY ENC. DANIEL.R.NELSON
ISTEFANIF.N.GALEY 337-9207 BARBARA L.PORTWOOD
DAVID L.GRAVEN LARRY M.WERTHEIM
JOHN R.GREEN BONNIE L.WII.KINS
IJune 30, 1989
I Mr. Alan Miles Albrecht
Albrecht be Albrecht Chartered
632 Twelve Oaks Center
I 15500 Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Mr. Albrecht:
IAt its June 26, 1989 meeting, the Chanhassen City Council requested that a second
interview be conducted with your firm. Members of the city council intend to be
Ipresent for this interview. •
The interview of your firm is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 1989, at
I the Chanhassen City Hall. The format for this interview will be much the same as
the format for your first interview.
This letter will serve as confirmation of our June 29, 1989, telephone conversation
I in which the time and date of this second interview is acceptable to you and that
you will attending.
IRespectfully yours,
\,,.. ji,,k4,_ 6-, 1-_____)12-el-v.--
IJotin B. Dean
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Attorneys at Law 470 Pillsbury Center.Minneapolis,Minnesota 55402
ROBERT A.AL sOP (612)337-9300 JOHN C.HOF:5(111 FR
RONALD H.BATTY Rapifax(612)337-9310 JAMES S.HOLNF:S
MARY J.BRENDEN Dt AN':G.JOlINSON
ROBERT C.CARI.SON JOHN R.LARSON
CHRISTINE M.CHA1.E WELLINGTON H.1.sN
ROBERT I..DAVIDSON CHARLES I..LEFF:%F RE
JOHN B.DEAN JOHN M.I.F:FF:VRF:.JR.
ROBERT J.DEIKE WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL ROBERT J.I.INDAI.1.
MARY G.DOBBINS 'At RA K.MOI.LF:T
JEFFREY ENG DANIEL.R.NELSON
STEFANIE N.GAI.EY 337-9207 BARBARA I..PORTNOOD '
DAVID L.GRAVEN LARRY M.WERTHEIM
JOHN R.GREEN BONNIE I..WILKINS
June 28, 1989
Mr. Roger N. Knutson
Grannis, Grannis, Farrell & Knutson, P.A.
403 Norwest Bank Building
161 North Concord Exchange
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Dear Mr. Knutson:
At its June 26, 1989 meeting, the Chanhassen City Council requested that a second
interview be conducted with your firm. Members of the city council intend to be
present for this interview.
The interview of your firm is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 1989, at the
Chanhassen City Hall. The format for this interview will be much the same as the
format for your first interview.
We hope that you will make every effort to be available at that date and time. '
Please call my secretary, Ronda Rath, to confirm your attendance.
Respectfully yours,
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Attorneys at Law 470 Pillsbury Center,Minneapolis,Minnesota 55402
I ROBERT A.AISOP 16121337-93011 JOHN G.HO
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RONALD H.BATTY Rapifax 1612►337-9310 JAMES S.HOLMES
MARY J.BREN'DF.N DI ANE G.JOHNSON
ROBERT C.CARI,SON JOHN R.CARSON
CHRISTINE M.CHAI.E WELLINGTON H.LAK
I ROBERT L.DAVIDSON CHARLES L.I.EFE%ERE
JOHN B.DEAN JOHN M.I.EFEVRE.JR.
ROBERT J.DEIKE W'RITER'S DIRECT DIAL ROBF:RT J.LINDAI.1.
MARY G.DOBBINS I.At RA K.MOI.LET
JEFFREY ENG DANIE1.R.NELSON
I STEFANIE N.GALEY 337-9207 BARBARA I.PORTK'OOD
DAVID L.GRAVEN LARRI M.WERTHF.IM
JOHN R.GREEN 337-9207
L.WILKINS
June 28, 1989
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I Mr. George C. Hoff
Hoff & Allen
300 Prairie Center Drive
I Suite 250
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
IDear Mr. Hoff:
At its June 26, 1989 meeting, the Chanhassen City Council requested that a second
I interview be conducted with your firm. Members of the city council intend to be
present for this interview.
I The interview of your firm is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 1989,at the
Chanhassen City Hall. The format for this interview will be much the same as the
format for your first interview.
I We hope that you will make every effort to be available at that date and time.
Please call my secretary, Ronda Rath, to confirm your attendance.
IRespectfully yours,
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Attorneys at Law 470 Pillsbury Center.Minneapolis,Minnesota 55402
ROBERT A.ALSOP (612)337-9300 JOHN G.HOF'SCHLF:R
RONALD H.BATTY Rapifax(612)337-9310 JAMES S.HOLMES
MARY J.BRENDEN Dl ANE G.JOHNSON
ROBERT C.CARL SON JOHN R.LARSON
CHRISTINE M.CHAI.E WEI.I.INGTON H.LAW
ROBERT L.DAVIDSON CHARLES 1..LEFEVF:RE
JOHN B.DEAN JOHN NI.LEFF:VRE.JR.
ROBERT J.DEIKE WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL. ROBERT J.LINDAI.1.
MARY G.DOBBINS I.AI RA K.MOI.LET
JEFFREY ENG DANIEL.R.NELSON
STEFANIE N.GAI.EY 337-9207 BARBARA I..PORTWOOD'
DAVID L.GRAVEN LARRY M.WERTHEIM
JOHN R.GREEN BONNIE I..WILKINS
June 28, 1989
Mr. Trevor R. Walsten
Krass & Monroe Chartered
Marschall Road Business Center
Suite 300
327 South Marschall Road
P.O. Box 216
Shakopee, MN 55379
Dear Mr. Walsten:
At its June 26, 1989 meeting, the Chanhassen City Council requested that a second
interview be conducted with your firm. Members of the city council intend to be
present for this interview.
The interview of your firm is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 1989,at the
Chanhassen City Hall. The format for this interview will be much the same as the
format for your first interview. '
We hope that you will make every effort to be available at that date and time.
Please call my secretary, Ronda Rath, to confirm your attendance. '
Respectfully yours,
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Questions for Attorney Interviews
1 . What is the mission statement of your firm?
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3. What system does your firm have in place to identify and
resolve potential conflicts of interest .
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4. What are the greatest challenges in municipal work?
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representation. Describe your background and experience in
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7 . What is your firm ' s greatest strength.
In what area has your firm .identified the greatest need for
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9. A hypothetical case. You have just reviewed a six-month
analysis of billings to your client. You determine that
the billings are 30% greater than the retainer paid. What
action would you take.
10/ A hypothetical situation. During a public hearing
regarding a controversial matter, the City Manager is
making a presentation. During the presentation you note
that he makes an error involving the legal basis for a
proposed ordinance. You are seated in the audience not
near the City Manager. What action, if any, would you take
to correct the statement.
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13. Please describe the scope of your municipal experience for
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