The services requested include, but are not limited to following: 1. Act as an Advisor to the City Council, Planning, EDA and relevant boards and staƯ. Relevant duties include: Attend City Council, Planning & Zoning, EDA and other boards or staƯ meetings as requested by the City Administrator or City Council. Prepare timely opinions on issues including zoning, re-zoning, platting, issuance of permits, conditional use permits, variances, lot splits, and procedural matters dealing with the operation of the City Council and its boards. 2. The City Attorney’s oƯice advises on acquisitions and negotiations, public improvement projects, 429 process, including sanitary sewer, water storm water and street improvements. 3. Manage assessment appeals to the District Court if needed. 4. Provide counsel on matters of economic development activities including economic development loans, housing incentives, large scale redevelopments, enforcement, and real estate law. 5. In collaboration with staƯ to draft or update ordinance language as needed as well as the enforcement of ordinances. 6. Prepare documents including development agreements, Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreements, contracts, leases, easements and resolutions. 7. Assist with negotiation for the acquisition, sale, or transfer of title to personal property. 8. Advise on annexation and orderly annexation agreements. 9. Advise on land acquisition or sale by the City for miscellaneous purposes including parks.
