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It was the consensus of staff and the Committee the cases that are the highest priority will be brought to the Public Works Committee, two at a time, and staff will follow-up with the abatement coordinator about debris and brush in backyards along 148th Avenue. Case #3: Consider Entrance into a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement - MnWARN Staff reviewed the Minnesota Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (MnWARN) a statewide mutual aid system comprised of cities and municipalities prepared to supply response to utility emergencies. Staff reported participation is voluntary and membership is free. MnWARN does not cost the City unless the City is called upon and then staff time and equipment would be paid at standard FEMA rates. There is a clause that the City will not sue if there is damaged to equipment or staff gets hurt. Motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement/MnWARN naming the City Administrator as the Authorizing Official. Case #4: Review City of Ramsey Snowplowing Policy and Possible Cost Reductions Staff reviewed in the report that the current policy is to plow when the snow is over two inches and makes a judgment call for snow falls under two inches. Full plowing operation requires 18 staff members. Staff presented three options for the Public Works Committee to review. Staff is recommending Option # 3 to continue to allow the Pubic Works Department to use their best judgment on deciding what course of action is best to improve safety and winter driving conditions for the traveling public. Decisions would be based on snow type, amount, time of year, current temperature and expected weather conditions after the snow ends and past experience. Motion to recommend that the City Council approve Option 3, to continue to allow the Public Works Department to use its best judgment on deciding what course of action is best to improve safety and winter driving conditions for the traveling public based on snow type, amount, time of year, current temperature, and expected weather conditions after the snow ends, and past experience. Case #5: Consider 2012 Street Maintenance Program This is being presented as a separate case on tonights agenda. Recommendation: Staff recommends ratifying the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Council Action: