HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-26, Approving a Joint Powers Agreement for Additional Criminal Prosecution Services Between the City of Fridley and the City of Coon Rapids
Resolution 2026-26
Approving a Joint Powers Agreement for Additional Criminal Prosecution Services
Between the City of Fridley and the City of Coon Rapids
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) and the City of Coon Rapids entered into an agreement effective
January 1, 2018 for the Coon Rapids City Attorney’s Office to provide criminal prosecution services
for the City except for certain Code Enforcement and Rental Housing cases; and
Whereas, the City’s Code Enforcement and Rental Housing Divisions contracted with Steven
Tallen, of Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson & Nilan Ltd. to provide prosecution services for Code
Enforcement and Rental Housing cases; and
Whereas, the impending retirement of Steven Tallen caused staff to explore options for
prosecution services for Code Enforcement and Rental cases; and
Whereas, the Coon Rapids City Attorney’s Office has provided exceptional criminal prosecution
services for the City’s Public Safety Department; and
Whereas, the Community Development Department determined that consolidation of legal
services using the Coon Rapids City Attorney’s Office for Code Enforcement and Rental
prosecution is in the City’s best interest as it will enhance coordination and provide efficiencies;
and
Whereas, approval of this resolution recognizes an initial one-year term with an opportunity to
extend per mutual agreement between parties.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Mayor and the City Clerk, are hereby authorized to
execute all documents necessary to enter a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids
City Attorney’s Office.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9th day of March 2026.
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Dave Ostwald - Mayor
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk