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City Council Study Session - 10/17/05 Minutes - Page 6 metropolitan law firms; response demographics; evaluation criteria; and the point system used by staff in their evaluation. Mr. Beets noted that, upon clear direction from the City Council, staff would negotiate a contract with their preferred firms and return for Council review and consideration of each respective contract. Police Chief Carol Sletner lead the discussion on recommendation for City Prosecutor services; a background on the process; identified the five employees on the review committee; and reviewed proposals of those firms identified as "L," "N" and "T;" with staff recommending acceptance and negotiation of the proposal for firm "N." Discussion included rationale for staff's recommendation to continue the relationship with the same firm having served the community for the last six years (i.e., history, Imowledge of citizens and perpetrators; prosecutorial experience; relationship dynamics; and other amenities of the firm). Further discussion included the criteria used in staff's recommendation; potentially restricting competition through recommendation of the same firm to continue services to the City; experience of the firm with the Ramsey County court system; policy objectives and enforceability; market availability of firms; list of services provided within the scope of the retainer; DWI and vehicle forfeiture experience of firms; and familiarity with legal and law updates. Chief Sletner concluded her presentation by seeking to assure the City Council that staff had the best interests of the City and Roseville Police Officers in mind when the committee made their recommendation to the City Council. Councilmember Ihlan expressed concern with the process and criteria used for staff's recommendation; and perceived lack of competition. Councilmember Schroeder expressed his apprehension in staff's recommendation without considering cost of services.