5F Approve Contract with Hill Capital Strategies, Inc.

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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This "AGREEMENT" is entered into this November 1, 2011 by and between HILL CAPITOL STRATEGIES, INC. and THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. SERVICES: The City of Arden Hills engages the services of Hill Capitol Strategies, Inc. as an independent contractor to perform state government affairs services far The City of Arden Hills. Hill Capitol-Strategies, Inc. agrees to perform the following legislative monitoring services: 1) Monitor the legislative process and alert The City of Arden Hills of newly introduced or pending legislation and hearings relevant to the concerns of The CiTy of Arden Hills; 2) Provide Representation before the state legislature, executive branch and state agencies on issues related to the proposed Minnesota Viking's Stadium; 3) Report to The City of Arden Hills in a timely and regular manner on the progress of activities performed on behalf of The City of Arden Hills; 4) Comply with all requirements of the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board; 5) Work with The City of Arden Hills to develop and implement effective lobbying strategies to achieve the desired policy results of The City of Arden Hills; 6) Facilitate any introductions and/or meetings between The City of Arden Hills employee(s), member(s) and necessary policy makers; 7) Identify for The City of Arden Hills research, written material, and expert testimony necessary to effectively advocate The City of Arden Hills's position on issues having an impact on The City of Arden Hills; 8) As needed, attend any outside meetings or briefings at the request of The City of Arden Hills; 9) Provide assistance to The City of Arden Hills in the drafting of any legislation they seek to pursue. The City of Arden Hills and its designated employees agree to: 1) Develop legislative priorities regarding the proposed Minnesota Viking's Stadium and keep Hill Capitol Strategies, Inc. informed at all times of these priorities; 2) Provide research and prepare all written materials which The City of Arden Hills and Hill Capitol Strategies, Inc. determine to be necessary to advocate the position of The City of Arden Hills on issues related to the proposed Minnesota Vikin�'s Stadium; 3) Comply with all of the requirements of the Minnesota Campaign and Public Disclosure Board regarding lobbyists and lobbying activity.