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Case /ti.l: Consider Joint Powers A~reement for Representation on the Fiscal Disparity Issue. Mr. Hartley stated that, again, as in the past three years, there is a group of cities that are similar in composition and amount of fiscal disparities they receive that are joining forces to fund a lobbying effort to protect themselves from legislative changes affecting the fiscal disparity method of distribution of benefits within the Metro area. That group has requested funding support from the City of Ramsey in the amount of $1,750.00. Mr. Hartley stated that he has also talked with Mr. Ron Jerich who is currently working with Anoka County on the issue of fiscal disparity and he has indicated that the interest of the City of Ramsey is already protected by his lobbying efforts. Mr. Hartley advised that Council table action on funding for lobbying on fiscal disparity issues until after the election. At that time, Council should consider requesting that Charlie Weaver, representing the joint powers for Anoka County communities, and Ron Jerich, representing the Anoka County lobbying effort, be present to make presentations to City Council. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to table action on consideration of the proposed Joint Powers Agreement for representation on the fiscal disparity issue until the special City Council meeting scheduled for November 20, 1990. Further, that City staff should request that Ron Jerich be present at the November 20, 1990 Council meeting to review Anoka County's efforts with regard to fiscal disparity. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Kenneth Peterson, Councilmembers Pearson, DeLuca and Cich. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Reimann. Case #12: Policy for Playground Equipment Surfacing. Mr. Otto stated that the City Attorney has informed City staff that recent court decisions indicate that the City is better protected from liability exposure when decisions are based on formal policies. To the extent possible, the City should adopt policies, particularly in regard to safety or potential safety problems. Pursuant to Mr. Goodrich's advice, a resolution has been drafted which outlines the City's policy regarding treatment of playground surfaces. The policy indicates that whenever the City purchases park equipment, it will be installed with resilient surfacing before it is open for public use. The policy also states that as public dollars are available, the City will install resilient surfacing under playground equipment at existing parks. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to adopt Resolution 4/90- 10-341 establishing a park playground equipment surfacing policy. Further Discussion: Mr. Otto stated that he does not have an up-to-date inventory of existing park equipment, therefore, he does not know what the cost will be to retrofit existing parks. Councilmember Cich requested that Park Utilities Coordinator Mark Boos draft a report that will provide cost projections on how much it will cost the City to install resilient surfacing under existing park equipment and how much it will cost to install resilient surfacing under park equipment projected for future installation. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Kenneth Peterson, Councilmembers Pearson, DeLuca and Cich. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Reimann. City Council/October 23, 1990 Page 10 of 18