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9/23/87 <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Page 4 <br />Mr. Pearson addressed the commission's concerns with regard to the <br />need for WMO liability coverage. He reported that some WMO commissions <br />are covered under the individual's city policies. In considering the <br />issue, he asked the commission to consider what they would be insuring <br />against. He reported that an insurance company in St. Paul has represented <br />watersheds, but to his knowledge has never paid a claim. Lawyers have <br />been hired to represent them when necessary. <br />Ir. Pearson recommended that each individual municipality have as <br />part of their city code or as a resolution that the city will defend and <br />indemnify you if something happens. He stated that if dealing with <br />League insurance, they specifically exclude Joint Powers Agreements. In <br />making the final decision, Mr. Pearson felt that it was not up to him <br />to say whether or not the Lower Rum River WMO should or should not have <br />this type of liability insurance. <br />Mr. Frederick reported that the City of Anoka has an ordinance cover- <br />ing council members or employees serving on other commissions as long as <br />they are acting on the part of the city. <br />Mr. Raatikka stated that as a consultant to the City of Ramsey, he <br />would be the exception in that he is not a direct employee of the city. <br />Mr. Pearson added that without the protection of the commission an <br />individual can always get their own attorney. <br />During discussion,. Mr. Pearson recommended that the WMO engineering <br />consultant be requested, as an established policy, to assess and make <br />recommendation on those permits being considered by this group. Mr. Weaver <br />concurred. Chairman Schrantz stated that each permit should be sent out <br />to the WMO members as well as the engineering consultant, place them on <br />the agenda, and officially address them. The commission concurred. <br />Mr. Weaver felt the commission should review the proposed resolution <br />as suggested by Mr. Pearson at the next meeting prior to action being <br />taken. Commission concurred. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />There being no further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Mathisen, <br />seconded by Mr. Weaver, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. <br />Mava Mikkonen, Secretary <br />