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Home My WebLink About4.h. Legal Fees - McDonough Litigation " CITY OF ROSFsNlOUNT � EXECUTIVE SUbIl�SARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 1994 AGENDA ITEdl: LEGAL FEES - MCDONOUGH AGENDA SECTION: LITIGATION CONSENT PREPARED BY: LINDA JENTINK, AGFNDA NQ�r*� � � /, � ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY � � �'�� "�' ATTACI�lENTS: BILLING APPROVED BY: Fr drik e son & Byron has provided a billing through April 6, 1994 in the amount of $3 , 962 .00 . Lindquist & Vennum has submitted a billing through February 28, 1994 in the amount of $1, 727. 89 . This may be paid by McDonough due to the judgement of the court on March 12, 1994 . RECO�NDED ACTION: MOTION to approve payment of I ega I fees for the McDonough Litigation to Fredrikson & Byron and Lindquist & Vennum . COUNCIL ACTION: 1, � �I FREDRIKSON & BYRON ,� APROFESSIONAL.ISSOCIAT[ON� . � . INVOICE NET 30 DAYS Client No. 30395 Gity of Rosemount P.O. Box 510 April 5, 1994 2875 145th Street West Invoice No. 235399 Rosemount, MN 55068 ATTN: Thomas Burt, City Admin. For Professional Services through March 31, 1994 : I Matter No. 1 Michael McDonough v. 03/O1/94 K. Harbison Office conference to .3 42 .00 plan arguments for motions for continuance and summary judgment . 03/O1/94 F. Taylor Analyze memoranda 1.2 168 .00 prepared by K. Harbison regarding motion for continuance of trial date and regarding grounds for summary judgment motion; research regarding same � and help prepare trial outlines and arguments for trial continuance. 03/02/94 K. Harbison Legal research 2 .0 280 . 00 regarding consequential damages available to plaintiff; review recent Court of Appeals breach-of-contract case involving local unit of government; telephone call to E. Short regarding his role as trial witness; PLEASE REMIT TO: FREDRIKSON & BYRON 1i00 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH,MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55402-3397 TELEPHONE(612)347-7000 � TEI.ECOPIER(612)347-7077 1� TELEX 290569 F'FEDRIKSON MPS TAX ID NO.41-0971937 QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS INVOICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO OUR BUSINESS OFFICE AT (612) 34�-7057 PLEASE RETURN PINK COPY WITH YOUR PAYMENT �t , I. FREDRIKSON & BYRON � ��, A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIA7ION � . � INVOICE NET 30 DAYS Client No. 30395 Page: 2 City of Rosemount April 5, 1994 Michael McDonough v. telephone calls to former Rosemount employees to determine whether they have trial evidence; memorandum regarding jury instructions and witness list; draft trial witness list for court. . 03/03/94 K. Harbison Telephone conference 4.0 560 .OD � with S. Vanderhaden regarding her possible testimony at trial as to McDonough's contract claim; review, analyze and select documents to be used as trial i evidence exhibits; 1I legal research , regardinq remedy j against City for breach ', of contract; continue I� miscellaneous trial preparation; review '� transcript of prior ', court hearing to determine whether ', plaintiff's attorney made critical • admissions for use at PLEASE REMIT TO: FREDRIKSON & BYRON 110(1 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTFI,MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55402-3397 TELEPHONE(612)347-7000 �, TELECOPIER(612)347-7017 „' 'I'ELEX 290569 FREDRIKSON MPS TAX ID NO.41-0971937 QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS INVOICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO OUR BUSINESS OFFICE AT (612) 347-7057 PLEASE RETURN PINK COPY WITH YOUR PAYMENT "' :�I FREDRIKSON & BYRON "� A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION . . INVOICE NET 30 DAYS Client No. 30395 Page: 3 City of Rosemount April 5, 1994 Michael McDonough v. trial or for summary judgment motion; telephone conference with T. Chamberlain (Pechonick) as possible trial witness regarding her recall of key events; letter to R. Wasmund regarding trial preparation and schedule. . 03/04/94 K. Harbison Telephone call from M. 1.6 224 .00 Miles regarding Open Meeting Law question and his role at trial; telephone conference with R. Wasmund regarding case representation and ' status; letter and telephone call to E. Short regarding case status and possible trial testimony; begin reviewing and i organizing deposition transcripts for trial . ' 03/05/94 F. Taylor Analyze file for trial 6 .5 910.40 , preparation; research regarding breach of contract claims PLEASE REMIT TO: FREDRIKSON & BYRON 1100 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH,MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55402-3397 TELEPHONE(612)347-7000 � TEI.ECOPIER (612)347-'70'77 1„ TEI.EX 290569 FREDRIKSON MPS TAX ID NO.41-0971937 QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS INVOICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO OUR BUSINESS OFFICE AT (612) 347-7057 PLEASE RETURN PINK COPY WITH YOUR PAYMENT � , .�. FREDRIKSON & BYRON "� A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION � INVOICE NET 30 DAYS � s_ 30:35 Page: 5 - = 1.�emoun_ April 5 , 1994 _� �onoug= v. Wasmund regarding discharge of plaintiff 's attorney and effect on trial plans; letter to M. McDonough rquesting his attorney contact us, to postpone trial and to dismiss claim against City; letter status report to R. Wasmund. _ �- =. Hart:son Review letter and .2 28 .00 affidavit from Attorney Albright regarding motion for continuance ' and McDonough's new attorney; office conference with C. Taylor to plan for ' ' 3/14/94 motion hearinq ' in light of Attorney Albright' s new letter � and affidavit. �I _ -� =. Tay:�r Prepare for hearing on 1.2 168 .00 � motion for continuance. � _ --� :. Tay_�r Prepare for, travel to, 3.5 490. 00 �, and participate in court hearing on motion _ for continuance. _ -z <. Hari:son Obtain report on .l 14 .00 outcome of court PLEASE REMIT TO: FREDRIKSON & BYRON 1110 INTE�»TIONAL CENTRE,900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH,MINNEAPOI.IS,MN 55402-3397 �-�Oti'E(6L �-7000 � TELECOPIER (612)347-7077 ■�■ TELEX 290569 FREDRIKSON MPS TAX ID NO.41-0971937 1�.=�'��S REGARD�G THIS INVOICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO OUR BUSINESS OFFICE AT (612) 347-7057 PLEASE RETURN PINK COPY WITH YOUR PAYMENT "1 I:� FREDRIKSON & BYRON � �„ A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIA710N INVOICE NET 30 DAYS lient o Pa e: 6 I', C N . 30395 q i se ' C ty of Ro mount April 5, 1994 Michael McDonough v. ' hearing regarding trial date and schedule of discovery. 03/15/94 F. Taylor Draft letter to .3 42 .00 potential witnesses regarding continuance of trial date. 03/20/94 K. Harbison Letter to plaintiff' s .4 56 .00 attorney confirming his • status in case and renewing request that plaintiff dismiss case against City; letter to City Administrator regarding trial postponement and request that City be dismissed from case. Total Hours 27 .8 Total For Services $3 ,892 .00 Disbursements, Costs and Other Charges Photocopy Charges 48 .20 Telecopier Charge 7 .00 Photocopy Charges 4.40 Telecopier Charge 2 .00 Photocopy Charges . 1.20 Photocopy Charges 2 -80 PLEASE REMIT TO: FREDRIKSON & BYRON 1100 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH,MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55402-3397 TELEPHONE(612}347-7000 „' TEI.ECOPIER(612)347-7677 � TELEX 290569 FREDRIKSON MPS TAX ID NO.41-0971937 QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS INVOICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO OUR BUSINESS OFFICE AT (612) 347-7057 PLEASE RETURN PINK COPY WITH YOUR PAYMENT "' � ,I FREDRIK �� SON & BYRON „� A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIA710N � INVOICE NET 30 DAYS �t No. 30395 Page: 7 of Rosemount April 5, 1994 �e1 McDonough v. Telecopier Charge 4.00 Photocopy Charges 1 .00 for Disbursements, Costs and Other Charges $70 .60 This Invoice $3 ,962 .60 �e we close our books at the end of May each year, we would very much ;iate receivinq payment o�f your account prior to May 27, I994. Thank �r your cooperation. PLEASE REMIT TO: FREDRIKSON & BYRON 1100 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE,900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH,MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55402-3397 TELEPHONE (612)347-7000 '� TELECOPIER(612)347-7077 '� TELEX 290569 FREDRIKSON MPS TAX ID NO.41-0971937 JESTIONS REGARDING THIS INVOICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO OUR BUSINESS OFFICE AT (612) 347-705'7 PLEASE RETURN PINK COPY WITH YOI/R PAYMENT LINDQUIST & VENNUM 4200 IDS CENTER SO SOUTH EIGHTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 612-371-3211 MARCH 23, 1994 INVOICE N0.105235 - 0168 FILE NO. 431818 . 0001 E.B. MCMENOMY, JR. MCMENOMY ASSOCIATES, INC. 2810 145TH STREET WEST ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 RE: MICHAEL MCDONOUGH V.CLIENT aERVII:.E� THRGUi H rEBn�nRY 23, 19�� PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,475 .00 COSTS $252 . 89 TOTAL THIS INVOICE $1, 727 . 89 AMOUNT NOW DUE THIS INVOICE � $1, 727. 89 PAYABLE UPON RECEIPT AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER FED. I.D.# 41-0658379 . E.B. MCMENOMY, JR. Mar 23, 1994 PAGE 2 FILE NLTMBER: 431818 . 0001 INVOICE NO. : 105235 � PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: 02/21/94 AW Telephone conference with R. T. Ostlund; reviewed McDonough deposition; drafted motion papers requesting continuation of trial date. 02/22/94 AW Drafted and revised motion papers requesting continuance. 02/23/94 RTO Confer with Ed McMenomy regarding strategy and motion issues; advise Ansis Viksnins on preparatic;n issues. 02/23/94 AW Revised motion papers regarding continuance; telephone conference with Kent Harbison regarding trial date and status of discovery. 02/25/94 RTO Edit motion for continuance; advise Ansis on how to finalize our motion requests. 02/25/94 AW Revised papers in support of motion for continuance; telephone conference with Kent � Harbison; telephone conference with R. T. Ostlund. TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,475 . 00 COSTS• 02/09/94 Transcript of Deposition on 1/31 of Michael A. 241.49 McDonough, Vol. II per RTO 02/28/94 Photocopy Charges 11.40 TOTAL COSTS $252 . 89 TOTAL THIS INVOICE $1, 727. 89 AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER FED. I.D.# 41-0658379