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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes February 17, 1994 Page 4 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Haas. •Roll call vote: Jankowski, aye; Ferguson, aye; Haas, aye; and Weaver, aye. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Ferguson reviewed the history of revisions to the JPA and Ottensmann's request to eliminate sections already governed by State Statute. Ferguson stated he had revised the JPA as previously discussed and agreed upon. The Boazd reviewed the revised JPA in detail. Jankowski pointed out that Section VIII, Finances, indicates the Treasurer (Ferguson) is bonded for $10,000. He asked if the Deputy Treasurer (Knutson) should also be bonded. Since Knutson had already been excused form the meeting, Schultz stated he will check with him regarding this issue. With regard to Section X, Duration, Ferguson reported Ottensmann felt a 20 yeaz agreement was too long and suggests 10 years. Weaver and Schultz agreed a 20 yeaz term may be too long since wetland regulations and technology aze constantly changing. Consensus was reached to include a ten year term in Section X, Duration, Subdivisions 1 and 2, with the term of this agreement expiring January 1, 2005. Jankowski noted there may be areas in the JPA that reference previous section numbers which no longer accurately reflect the correct section (they may have been eliminated or renumbered). He suggested the JPA be retyped and proof read to assure the section numbers correctly correspond to references made. Consensus was reached to direct the Administrative Secretary to retype the JPA as discussed, and to proof read it to assure correct references, section and subsection numbering. Once completed, the JPA will be submitted to member City Councils for approval_ Jankowski stated his Council may raise questions regazding cost sharing and vote ratios. Weaver pointed out that the LRRWMO benefits greatly from Coon Rapids' input and he appreciates their full-time participation and the wealth of information they provide even though just a small part of their city falls under LRRWMO jurisdiction. Schultz explained this same discussion was raised previously and it was felt that Coon Rapids would be one organization that could provide an objective view of the issues. Weaver thanked Ferguson and Ottensmann for the time taken to thoroughly review the JPA, recommend changes, and type the draft JPA.