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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Presented By :
Referred To Committee: Date
An administrative resolution retaining the
services of the law firm of Robins , Kaplan,
Miller & Ciresi at the rate of $105. 00 per
hour to assist in the case of City of
Saint Paul vs . N. S .P.
WHEREAS , the City of Saint Paul is presently involved
in an appeal of a lawsuit from the Minnesota Court of Appeals
to the Minnesota Supreme Court, said suit being between the
City of Saint Paul and Northern States Power Company; and
WHEREAS , this suit is of a high degree of importance to
the City of Saint Paul ; and
WHEREAS , this suit involves intricate theories of franchi�se
law; and
WHEREAS , the City has a very short period of time in which
to respond and in fact has requested, and has been granted,
an extension of time for response ; and
WHEREAS , the law firm of Robins , Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi
is familiar with franchise law and is familiar with the operation
of N.S .P. ; and .
WHEREAS , they could be of great assistance in preparing
this important case in a very short period of time ; now, there-
fore , be it
RESOLVED , upon the request and approval of the City Attorney,
that the City of Saint Paul retain the services of the law
firm of Robins , Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi to assist the City
in its preparation for appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court
in the case of City of Saint Paul vs . Northern States Power
Company; and, be it
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DEPARTMENTIOFFlCE/COUNqL DATE INITIATED � ���
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�DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY COUNdL
Jane A. McPeak, Ext. 5121 �� arv nrroRN�r �cirr c�RK
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ACTION REQUEBTED:
Approval of outside counsel for City of Saint Paul v. Northern
States Power
RECOMMENDA710N8:App►ovs(A)a Rs�ect(R) COUNqL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL
_PLANNING COMMISSION _qVIL SERVICE COMMIS810N ��YST PNONE NO.
_GB COMMITTEE _
—STAFF _ COMMENTB:
—DISTRICT OOURT _
SUPPORT3 WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE?
INITIATINQ PROBLEM,188UE,OPPORTUNITY(Who.Whet,When,Whero,Wh»:
Court imposed filing deadline for a brief and the complexity of the issues in
this case, other demands on Mr. Byrne ' s time (pre-existing hearings and
additional briefing commitment, and current staff workloads which make re-
assignment difficult if not impossible have caused us to request appointment
of outside counsel (Robins , Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi) to perform limited
legal research for Mr. Byrne ' s brief.
ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED:
A more thoroughly researched brief will enhance the likelihood of success
before the Minnesota Supreme Court which will result in a significant
increase in NSP' s franchise fee payments to the City.
DISADVANTAaES IF APPROVED:
None known
DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED:
Less likelihood of thoroughly researched brief which could affect
likelihood of City success
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANB/►CTION a 2, 500 COST/REVENUE BUDOETED(CIRCLH ONE� NO
FUNDINtiSOURCE Clt}7 Attorney OL1tSl.C�2 Counsel pC�y�yNUMBER 09073
FlNANqAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) budget
NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GREEN SHEET INSTRUCTIONAL
MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE(PHONE NO. 298-4225).
ROUTING ORDER:
Below are preferred routings for the five most frequent types of documents:
CONTRACTS (assumes authorized COUNqL RESOLUTION (Amend, Bdgts./
budget exists) Accept.Grants)
1. Outside Agency 1. Department Director
2. Initiating DepaRment 2. Budget Director
, 3. Ciry Attomey 3. City Attorney
4. Mayor 4. Mayor/Assistant
5. Finance 8�Mgmt Svcs. Director 5. Ciry Council
6. Finance Accounting 6. Chief Accountant, Fin &Mgmt Svcs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budget COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all others)
Revision) and ORDINANCE
1. Activity Manager 1. Initiating DepaRment Director
2. Department Accountant 2. Ciry Attorney
3. Department Director 3. Mayor/Assistant
4. Budget Director 4. City Council
5. City Clerk
6. Chief Axountant, Fin &Mgmt Svcs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (all others)
1. Initiating Department
2. City Attorney
3. Mayor/Assistant
4. City Clerk
TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURE PAGES
Indicate the#of pages on which signatures are required and reli
esch.of these pages.
ACTION RECIUESTED
Describe what the projecUrequest seeks to accomplish in either chronologi-
cal order or order of importance,whichever is most eppropriate for the
issue. Do not write complete sentences. Begin each item in your Ast with
a verb.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Complete if the issue in question has been preseMed before any body, public
or private.
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE?
Indicate which Council objective(s)your proJect/request supports by listing
the key word(s)(HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
BUDGET, SEWER SEPARATION).(SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS RE�UESTED BY COUNCIL
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY
Explain the situation or conditions that created a need for your project
or request.
ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
Indicate whether this is simpty an ennual budget procedure required by law/
charter or whether there are specific wa in which the City of Saint Paul
and its citizens will beneflt from this pro�icUaction.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
What negative effects or major changes to existing or past processes might
this projecUrequest produce if it is passed(e.g.,traffic delays, noise,
tax increases or assessments)?To WhomT When? For how long?
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
What will be the negative consequences if the promised action is not
approved? Inability to deliver service?Continued high traffic, noise,
accident rate?Loss of revenue?
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Although you must tailor the information you provide here to the issue you
are addressing, in general you must answer two questions: How much is it
going to cost?Who is gang to pay?