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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: May 23, 2011 <br />Item No.: 7 . f <br />-n val <br />Department Approval City Ma ager App <br />Item Description: City Attorney Evaluation <br />11 BACKGROUND <br />2 As part of the City Attorney contract City Manager Bill Malinen conducts regular performance <br />3 evaluations of the City Attorney —both civil and prosecuting. <br />4, In conducting his evaluation, Mr. Malinen talked with city staff and others for their comments <br />5 about the attorneys' work. The areas he discussed included analysis, advice, written product, <br />6 timeliness of response, attitude, presence, relationship with staff and intergovernmental relations. <br />"7 Mr. Malinen found that the Civil Attorney's office performed satisfactorily, acknowledging that <br />8 they had a learning curve to establish themselves and to earn the confidence of city staff. Mr. <br />9 Malinen noted one shortcoming in that they need to be sure to provide adequate notification to <br />110 Council and staff if they are changing their legal opinion. <br />11 Mr. Malinen found that the Prosecuting Attorney's office received excellent marks. They are <br />12 responsive and communicate clearly and effectively. <br />13 POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />14, Ensure that the City receives the best value for contracted services. <br />15 FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />116 None <br />1 "7 STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Accept City Manager's report. <br />119 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />2o Accept City Manager's report. <br />Prepared by: William J. Malinen, City Manager <br />Page I of I <br />