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Council approves retaining Taft at hourly rates for economic development work

Shakopee City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Council voted to retain Taft at stated hourly rates (associates $400/hr; partners $500/hr) for economic development assistance; staff said the arrangement is billable hours with no retainer.

During business removed from the consent agenda, council discussed item 6M and whether the engagement required a retainer. Staff confirmed the firm will be paid on billable hours and that there is no retainer in…

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