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The panel interviewed the three firms on September 29. Interviews lasted approximately one hour each. All applicants were asked the same questions by the same panel member. The interview panel agreed the law firm of Jensen, Bell, Converse and Erickson would best meet the City's needs at this time. They have provided quality service to the City of Roseville for many years. They have an excellent reputation with the Ramsey County Courts. Caroline Bell �ec�az� and Mitchell Converse have been recognized as "Rising Stars" by Minnesota Law & Politics. Beckman serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee, Rules of Criminal Procedure. This immediate access to the Advisory Committee has proved helpful in the past. Their law firm has a depth of attorneys who could provide back up support, as needed. The panel was also impressed with the presentation by Hellmuth and Johnson, however, that law fi�n lacks the depth of experience in municipal prosecution. Sl�ari Jacobus, the proposed lead � attorney, has extensive experience working with the City of Roseville and the Ramsey County Courts. She too has been named a"Rising Star" by Minnesota Law dz Politics. The panel felt that Hellmuth and Johnson would be able to provide high quality prosecution service, but the ��a. would have a learning curve to overcome and their 'bench strength' was questionable should Ms. Jacobus become ill or otherwise be unavailable to provide prosecutor services. Recommendation This item is for discussion at your October 17, 2005 study session. At your October 24, 2005, Council meeting, Staff will ask you to approve the ranking of City Prosecutor proposers set forth in this staff inemo. Staff would then begin contract negotiations with the top ranked proposer. Attachments: All City Prosecutor Proposals (under separate cover, by law) City Prosecutor Interview Questions