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Proposal to Gem Lake, MN for General Legal Services July 17, 2006 Mr. Oliver devotes approximately 60% of his current practice to municipal law. He has been the firm's lead prosecutor, and he is also very involved in providing advice `i on civil and administrative matters for our client cities, particularly in the areas of ordinance drafting and nuisance abatement. Mr. Oliver- worked extensively in the public sector prior to joining Kelly & Fawcett. He has done his legal work for the Anny and Dakota County, and held internships during his college and law school with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the State of Nebraska, and the City of Chicago. About Song Fawcett Ms. Fawcett is a Partner at Kelly & Fawcett. Her private litigation practice consists Of municipal law, land use, labor and employment law, and appellate practice. Ms. Fawcett's general counsel practice includes representing individuals and companies in real estate development, labor negotiations and non-profit organizations. Ms. Fawcett graduated from Saint Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology with a writing emphasis. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School and clerked for the Honorable J. Thomas Mott. Ms. Fawcett also serves on several Boards of Directors, including those of the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce, Ramsey County Bar, Council on Crime and Justice, and the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2001, St. Paul Mayor- Randy Kelly appointed Ms. Fawcett as Chair of the Saint Paul Human Rights Commission. Jn 2002, Governor Tim Pawlenty appointed her to the Metropolitan Council. Last year, Ms. Fawcett was selected by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal to receive the "40 Under Forty" award for 2003. Ms. Fawcett previously prosecuted for the City of Maplewood and has historically devoted a significant portion of her practice to municipal law. For the City of Gem Lake, our fine would tap Ms. Fawcett's expertise in development and real estate issues to assist the City in its rapid growth. About Chad Lemmons Mr. Lemmons has been with Kelly & Fawcett for five years. He is a Partner at the finn. Mr. Lemmons was recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2000 as a Certified Real Property Law Specialist. Mr. Lemmons graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Business and obtained his law degree frorn William Mitchell College of Law. He is licensed to practice law before all Minnesota courts and the Federal District Court for the State of Minnesota. Mr. Lemmons' vast experience real property and development would be a great asset to the City of Gem Lake. Mr. Lemmons has practiced primarily in the areas of jPage 8 of 13