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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 14,--1091 SELECTION OF A FIRM TO PROVIDE PROSECUTION SERVICES — CONT. Callahan noted he would like to see the final contract before approval. Moorse indicated he would put together the contract and bring it back for approval. Mayor Peterson asked in what position did the Popham, Haik firm rank in regard to cost. Moorse noted they were in the top range as far as price goes. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to direct staff to work with the City of Minnetonka to develop a contract for prosecution services, to be returned to the City Council for approval. Said contract fee is not to exceed $30,000 for the first year, and the increase for the second year and any year thereafter is to be consistent with the regular wage increase. of the City of Minnetonka. Ayes 4, nays 0. Callahan commented that although this reflects a substantial savings for the City, the credit for bringing this issue to the Council's attention goes to the current counsel. He also felt that the current contract with the law firm probably reflects a package deal and may not reflect true cost for service. (##13) PROPOSED LANGUAGE CHANGES FOR THE 1992 POLICE SERVICE Moorse reported that they had received payment on October 10th for the fourth quarter police service contract. He noted he had met with Long Lake's attorney and a couple of their Council members to discuss the changes which are noted in the memo. He noted they want the same language on late payments incorporated within the fire contract. Jabbour felt a deadline should be included within the contract for submittal of invoices for service, and noted that the money issue was only the straw that broke the camels back but was not the only reason for the requested changes. Jabbour expressed his desire to see business conducted in a professional manner in the future. Callahan reviewed that the letter which was sent requesting payment was not received by Long Lake. He noted the fire contract is in place and should not be changed. He indicated that if the police service contract is terminated, the responsible party should be responsible for unemployment and added expenses and non — payment should have that same stipulation. Callahan felt that the City Administrator can delegate authority to the police chief, but the administrator is still the responsible party where the police department is concerned. Callahan objected to the termination clause as stated in the memo and felt that if the services haven't been paid within the 30 day timeframe, the contract will be terminated and services will be provided for 30 days more only. He noted this should not be a matter of curing the default. Jabbour agreed with Callahan. 14