PROSECUTING SERVICES

2026-11-03

The Lake Minnetonka Conservations District ( LMCD ) is soliciting proposals for prosecution attorney services from qualified law firms . Preference will be given to those submittals demonstrating experience in this area of municipal prosecution and water resources law . The successful applicant ( s ) shall possess sufficient resources to ensure that the demands for the LMCD ’ s legal needs will be met on a timely basis . The relationship would be on a consulting or contractual basis , as opposed to a staff position and the LMCD will be awarding an annual renewal of the contract . Included in this Request for Proposal ( RFP ) is a more detailed description of the services to be provided , an outline of the proposal requirements , a description of the proposal review process , and a description of required contract ethics . 1 . PURPOSE The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District ( LMCD ) is requesting proposals from firms experienced in municipal prosecution and water resources law to provide prosecution services to the LMCD in 2026 . Preference will be given to those submittals that demonstrate experience in these areas . As LMCD Prosecuting Attorney , the selected law firm will be expected to provide legal services as described throughout this RFP . The LMCD Prosecuting Attorney will be appointed by the LMCD Board of Directors and will work under the direction of the Executive Director . SCOPE OF WORK Other than the knowledge of criminal , municipal , and riparian law , the LMCD Prosecuting Attorney will also be required to advise in a variety of areas such as : 1 ) the LMCD ’ s requirements regarding state law , 2 ) the development and interpretation of enforcement ordinances and resolutions , 3 ) environmental law , riparian law 4 ) working closely with Hennepin County Water Patrol to ensure ordinances are being upheld . The following list is an attempt to identify the LMCD Prosecuting Attorney ’ s services or requirements ( not all encompassing ): • Routine legal consultation on ordinance enforcement matters via telephone , emails , and personal consultations , with the LMCD Staff , and Hennepin County Water Patrol . • Prosecution of ordinance violations in criminal courts , including appearances at arraignments , pre - trial conferences , and trials . • Preparation of criminal complaints , evidence , witness statements , and other court documents . • Collaboration with law enforcement ( e . g ., Hennepin County Sheriff ' s Water Patrol ) for case preparation . • Attendance at LMCD staff meetings as requested .

Minnesota

2026-05-02