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Date: Item No.
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
CITY PROSECUTION AND CIVIL
LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve a contract renewal with
the firm of Campbell Knutson for civil and prosecution legal services.
Overview
In 2016 the City Council approved a contract with Campbell Knutson for civil and prosecution
legal services. The contract allowed for annual adjustments to the service fees based on the City’s
annual cost of living increase which has historically been around 3 percent. Over the past three
years Campbell Knutson’s fees have increased approximately 2 percent each year. In 2020
Campbell Knutson is requesting a minimal increase to the fees as summarized in the attached
tables.
Administration reviewed the services provided by Campbell Knutson and they have provided
excellent and responsive civil and prosecution services as needed. The proposed changes to the fee
schedule are consistent with the contract. Staff recommend renewal of the legal services contract
as attached.
Primary Issues to Consider
• None
Supporting Information
• Summary of current and proposed legal service rates
• Campbell Knutson legal services contract renewal
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☒ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Allyn G. Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator
December 16, 2019
Varies General Fund
Summary of current and proposed legal service rates:
Civil Service Legal Rates Per Hour
2019 2020
Associates
Partners
$145.00
$162.00
*Attorneys $165.00
City Attorney $173.00 City Attorney $175.00
Paralegals/Legal
Assistance/Law Clerk
$81.00 Paralegals/Legal
Assistance/Law Clerk
$85.00
*In 2020 Associate Attorneys and Partner Attorneys are combined into the general
category of “Attorneys” with one consistent rate.
Prosecution Service Rates Per Hour
2019 2020
Designated lead
Prosecutor
$142.00 Designated lead
Prosecutor
$142.00
Attorney $125.00 Attorney $125.00
Legal Assistant $57.00 Legal Assistant $85.00