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Regular City Council Minutes -11/18/02 Page 12 $105,060, rather than the $105,600 as shown. City Attorney Squires concurred. City Manager Beets also noted contract language on Page 2, Section 1.2 "Non-Retainer Matters," 1.2.1, "Contested Case Matters," regarding language stating that, "The Law Firm will provide, and the City SHALL utilize the Law Firm for representation in contested cases." Mr. Beets stated that the City Request for Proposals (RFP) and the firm's proposal indicated an acknowledgement that the City used the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) on numerous litigation issues, who in turn chose counsel in coordination with the City. City Manager Beets stated that the mandatory language "shall" should be changed to "may." City Attorney Squires commented that, as part of their firm's proposal, the firm's expectation was that the City would not utilize other firms, making them able to make a proposal for services to the City. Mr. Squires suggested that rather than changing one word, wording could be inserted, stating"... the City shall utilize the Law Firm for representation in contested cases, in cases that it has authority to appoint counsel," which would exclude LMCIT issues. City Manager Beets stated that he preferred the previously suggested language, which would allow the City more discretion, allowing the City to choose the best law firm to represent the City in any particular case. City Attorney Squires asked that, in light of the discussion, further negotiations between City Manager Beets and him take place, and a revised contract be prepared for Council consideration, eliminating any need for negotiations at the bench. Maschka moved, Kysylyczyn seconded, tabling action on a contract for City Attorney services between the City of Roseville and the law firm of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney until the December 2, 2002 regular Council meeting.