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Council tables proposed city‑attorney contract after questions about fees and scope

East Bethel City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Council paused consideration of a negotiated contract with Berglund, Baumgartner and Glaser (BBG) after members raised questions about who would be the designated attorney, appellate work billing, paralegal rates and undisclosed software/service fees; council rescinded a prior motion and voted to table the contract for clarification.

A proposed professional‑services contract with Berglund, Baumgartner and Glaser (BBG) to provide municipal legal services was tabled by the East Bethel City Council on April 13 after members raised questions about billing, service scope and who would attend meetings.

Staff (speaker 8) said the contract had been negotiated following solicitation of…

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