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Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to prepare a document comparing the two possible sewer hook ups and that Council agrees with the concept that at a future date, we may dispose of the three acres and bringing in the utilities from the proposed Brandseth Addition. Staff will continue to update Council. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Zimmerman and Beyer. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeahen. Case #8: MPRS Authorization City Administrator Schroeder reminded Council of the ongoing actions regarding the Minnesota Police Recruitment System and the unfortunate circumstance that Ramsey has been a party to a lawsuit by virtue of the fact that the City has purchased police recruitment services through MPRS. Earlier this month, we received a request from the MPRS attorney to pass a resolution approving the damage and expense allocation proposed by MPRS. Mr. Schroeder summarized the resolution. It appears that Ramsey will be subject to 1.56% of all costs related to the lawsuit due to our population in relationship to the total MPRS population. We have argued that the cost share is more appropriately borne by number of police officers by city or number of officers hired through MPRS. Under the total number of officers, Ramsey's share appears to be about 1.04%. Mr. Schroeder was not certain of Ramsey's share based upon officers hired. He believed that adoption of the resolution will not subject the City to a cost beyond $15,000. It appears that costs will be at least $12,000. He added that no one can provide a good estimate in that MPRS has not received the claim for attorneys fees from the plaintiffs. Mr. Schroeder continued that this is in relationship to the Stark and Fields lawsuit. He added there are no deadlines for adopting the resolution. He felt that there isn't a tot that the City can do about this and that we could end up being sued by MPRS and its member cities if we do not take this action. He recommended adopting the resolution but for Section 2.2 which reads that the allocation proposed by the MPRS is found to be fair and reasonable, and consent thereto is in the best interest of the City. Mayor Hardin suggested that there should be some of the City's own language inserted in the resolution - language that would make sense for the City of Ramsey. He felt by adopting the resolution, we are agreeing with it. Attorney Randall inquired if there is a provision for resolution dispute. Mr. Schroeder wasn't sure and added that this resolution would not have to be adopted tonight and that Council does have the option of proposing a new resolution to the MPRS. Councitmember Beyer felt the City really does not have a choice in this matter. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution g96-02-039 approving allocation of damages and authorizing payment thereof. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Hardin. Absent: CouncilmemberBeahen. Case ~/9: Trunk Highway #47 Corridor Study Project City Engineer Jankowski reported that since 1995, the City of Ramsey has been working with SRF Consulting Group, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Anoka County Highway Department to prepare an access and corridor study for the segment of Trunk Highway #47 from the Anoka city limits to t67th Avenue. A preliminary draft of the study has been prepared. The study documents the extent of safety problems and roadway deficiencies along the study corridor and recommends improvements to mitigate these problems. The study also includes City Council/February 27, 1996 Page 10 of 13 I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I