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City of Ramsey 15153 NOV'Fl'HEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TDD (612) 427-8591 November 28, i995 Ms. Joyce Twistol City of Blaine 9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434-3499 Dear 3royce: · On November 16, 1995, I was in attendance at the meeting of thc MPRS called to discuss the Starks and Fields lawsuit. I understand that one of the actions supported by the group in attendance was an increase in budget and consulting fees for 1996. While I was there, I do not recall discussions of any fee increase. Given that, I would ask that this issue again be aired for reconsideration. Also at that meeting, a handout was provided within which the cost sharing for lawsuit costs was distributed. In the case of Ramsey, we are to share to the extent of 1.56% of tom/expenditures based upon our 1990 population of 12,408. I wonder ff in 1990, and now, if our police department complement as a percent of the group would also represent 1.56% of the whole? I would think that right or wrong, this information should at least be made available so we can adequately assess our damage choices. I also understand that the MPKS Executive Director is in reality a consulting firm. tf this is indeed the case, that firm must have liability coverage. Therefore, I would like to explore the possibility of that firm also sharing in the cost of this lawsuit. Finally, in order for the City of Ramsey to have a relationship with MPRS in the future, our City Council will need to become comfortable that situations such as this lawsuit have reduced potential for occurring in the future. As such, it would seem the organization needs to review the management and oversight of the organization itself. Joyce, I appreciate your consideration of the above as a member of the MPRS Executive Committee. Should you have ~ny questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 427- 1410. Sincerely, Ryan R. Schroeder City Administrator RRS/jkl Mayor and City Council Dan Donahue, Chair MPRS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I