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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes May 18, 1988 Page 2 CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Schrantz reported receiving a copy of a 5 -4 -88 letter from Curtis Pearson, Attorney for the LRRWMO, directed to Lund and Koehler, 229 Jackson St., Suite 105, Anoka, with regard to reports of pending or threatened litigation, claims, assessments, unasserted claims, or un- asserted assessments made against the LRRWMO. Mr. Pearson's response was that to the best of his knowledge there were no such actions; there- fore, nothing to report. A 4 -25 -88 letter was received from the Mn /DNR approving permit extension #84 -6186, retaining wall, Rum River, for John Underwood, 3620 Run River Drive, Anoka, to expire 5- 31 -89. No action. File only. A memorandum dated 5 -5 -88 was received from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources discussing the plan review, their policies and procedures. OLD BUSINESS 1._ WMO Liability Insurance - Mr. Weaver, having agreed to further research the potential need for WMO liability insurance, reported having called legal counsel Curtis Pearson. It was reported that some time ago this WMO passed a resolution assuring that members would be defended by the board should a law suit take place because of particular actions or omissions. It was found that having taken such action, members could look to their member boards to extend their protection as representatives of that community. It was Mr. Weaver's opinion that this WMO board does not need liability insurance. Mr. Raatikka reminded members that the Ramsey City Council wanted this board to insure itself, and had, therefore, voted no on the aforementioned resolution, as per Ramsey Council directive. Mr. Pearson again reviewed the provisions of the approved resolution. He stated that this board could indeed purchase insurance which would allow for legal defense in case of a law suit, but the insurance company would not pay anything in terms of a settlement. It was Mr. Pearson's position that this WMO is adequately protected at the moment. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded for discussion by Chairman Schrantz, to table discussion of liability insurance to an undetermined future date. Upon voice vote Mr. Weaver, Chairman Schrantz, and Mr. Mathisen voted yes; Mr. Raatikka voted no. Motion carried. 2. Water Management Plan - The review process for the Water Manage- ment Plan was discussed. Mr. Pearson provided a draft resolution which would initiate the process upon WMO approval. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Raatikka, to adopt Resolution #88 -1, initiating the review process of the Lower Rum River Water Management Plan.