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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes April 17, 1991 Page 3 Schrantz confirmed that indeed this board is another level of government. Weaver noted the elected officials and city staffs are frustrated with present costs and the cities' limited level of control. However, he believed it is finally becoming accepted that the activities of the LRRWMO is a long overdue service to the environment. Schrantz stated legislation will require monetary output from our member cities. The 509 Committee is presently looking at the costs to people for having to implement these requirements. Members concurred although the attendance was somewhat low, it was an informative and beneficial meeting. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS Schrantz presented an April 3, 1991, letter from Coon Rapids City Engineer William Ottensmann indicating the Coon Rapids City Council would be unable to attend the April 11, joint member -city meeting. However, they designated Scott Erickson to attend in its stead. Members discussed the April 8, 1991, letter from attorney Curtis Pearson addressing the issue of purchasing liability insurance for this LRRWMO Joint Powers Agreement group. Schrantz stated Mr. Pearson's letter recommends this body submit its Joint Powers Agreement for the League of Minnesita Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) evaluation in terms of how much it would cost the LRRWMO to get insurance through the League. Weaver feared this requirement will have major implications for the cities if each Joint Powers Agreement has to be insured. Pat Rudolph, Anoka County Soil and Water Conservation District, indicated in some areas of the State where Joint Powers Agreements have existed for a period of time, they were covered .under a blanket coverage. She suggested this WMO consider joining with others to get a group policy. The various WMO's may then be assessed either geographically or according to the amount of money you deal with annually. Weaver indicated he would prefer, in this watershed, to be insurred on the basis of our risk, rather than picking up risk through other WMO's throughout the State. In explana- tion of this board's current coverage, Weaver indicated the League insurance coverage that covers our member cities does not cover the joint powers responsibilities.