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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes September 15, 1994 Page 2 Jankowski suggested the grant portion of the bill be tabled to the next meeting so previous meeting minutes can be reviewed to ascertain the amount authorized. it was noted that grant approval will also be known by the October 20, 1994 meeting. Weaver expressed reluctance to consider payment of the charge based on whether the grant is received. He noted that whether the grant is received or not, the LRRWMO authorized the work to be done and the question is the amount of the chazge. Motion was made by Ottensmann, seconded by Haas, to authorize payment to Barr Engineering for $688.78, to table payment of the portion for the Challenge Grant ($911), and to review previous minutes to verify amount authorized. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. Motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Ottensmann, to authorize payment to Timesaver Off Site Secretarial in the amount of $242.45. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. 1995 Budget Analysis Knutson provided a brief review of the 1995 Budget analysis which reflects consensus reached at the August meeting. Jankowski suggested it be discussed at the October meeting, once it is known whether the .Challenge Grant will be received. Knutson explained the 1995 budget can be adopted in October but member City assessments will not be known until evaluations aze received for each community. Therefore, he suggested final action be taken at the December meeting. In response to Weaver's comments, Knutson explained that even though payment for the Plan update may not be made until 1996, the 1995 budget will need to reflect indebtedness in the yeaz occurred. Jankowski reported he spoke with Beduhn regazding payment for the Plan update and he indicated Barr Engineering would probably be willing to work out a payment schedule into 1996. Knutson reiterated that the 1995 budget will need to show the expense and noted that a payment schedule may reduce the increase impact to member Cities. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT -UPDATE RE: RAMSEY Jankowski reported he provided Ramsey Councilmember Hazdin~ with a copy of the letter received from LRRWMO Attorney Pearson but has not yet received a response. He stated he will contact Harding to obtain his input.