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Consensus of the Council was to keep the Council organization as it currently is. Mayor Ramsey stated he is not completely satisfied with the City's choice of official newspaper and inquired about other options. Discussion ensued regarding the different newspapers available. Councilmember Dehen stated that people in the legal community expect the notices to come out in the Anoka County Union, and he felt that consistency was important. Using the StarTribune would be more expensive. Mayor Ramsey stated he would like it on record that he is not happy with the Anoka County Union with regard to the coverage the City of Ramsey receives, with the articles written, and "quite a few other things" Councilmember Elvig stated he agrees. He looks at the Anoka County Union as a paper for the Anoka City — not the County. He suggested that maybe the Council needs to talk to the editor — maybe get together with a few folks there and influence how to manage this. Mayor Ramsey agreed there should be a meeting to express our concerns. He added he just wants clear reporting - and the good has to be printed as well. He again expressed his frustration with the reporting for Ramsey. Councilmember Elvig commented that they need to be careful to represent the entire County — there needs to be equal time and equal dialog. Mayor Ramsey mentioned the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) and that Assistant City Engineer Steve Jankowski is the City's representative and has been for a long time. Mayor Ramsey expressed concerns about non - elected representation on that board. The law reads that it is to be an elected official now; however, the City of Ramsey is grandfathered in. He felt that it would make sense to have two Councilmembers and two staff as representatives. City Administrator Ulrich stated that Council could make that change request by resolution. For now it will be left as is, but bring forward a resolution requesting that change. Councilmember Dehen asked what would be wrong in changing our staff liaison right now to which Mayor Ramsey replied that Mr. Jankowski is the chair so that is an advantage. Councilmember Look stated he did not see staff as being a Chair as more advantageous. The lion's share of building that occurs is in Ramsey. Mayor Ramsey stated that only a portion of Andover is a member. Councilmember McGlone inquired isn't Council allowed by State Statute to be our own Water Management Organization. Mayor Ramsey responded that it is more complicated than that. City Council Work Session — January 5, 2010 Page 3 of 9