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Councilmember Kuzma asked the typical award on a major claim. <br /> Mr. Lenz replied that it would depend on the type of claim. He stated that the best indication for <br /> the private sector can be found in the newspaper. He stated that private businesses look at the <br /> issue very differently because public entities have the ability to levy for the funds to pay a <br /> j udgement. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich provided additional information on the insurance fund that the City <br /> has that assists with paying premiums and can be used for judgement if needed. He noted that <br /> the insurance fund is outside of the general fund and therefore taxes do not have to be raised. He <br /> recommended this additional coverage. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked the cost for the additional coverage. <br /> Finance Director Lund provided cost information on the different levels from the previous year. <br /> It was the consensus of the Council to increase the current liability cover by $1,000,000 for a <br /> total of$3,000,000 in liability coverage. <br /> Finance Director Lund continued to review elements and line items of the proposed 2018 budget. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich provided additional information on the Metro Cities organization. He <br /> recommended a one-year membership, noting that the cost would be reduced by 50 percent for <br /> the first year. <br /> Mayor Strommen noted that there are a lot of Anoka County communities in the organization <br /> and stated that Ramsey is notably missing. She stated that the interests in this group may be <br /> better tuned to the needs of the City than the generality of the League of Minnesota Cities. She <br /> echoed support for joining the organization. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau agreed that it would be nice to "have a seat at the table", noting that <br /> perhaps someone would be able to get on a Board or Committee. <br /> Mayor Strommen agreed that would be helpful. She stated that perhaps staff can pass on the <br /> opportunities to the Council when they arise to provide a.more strategic participation. She stated <br /> that while Family Promise provides a great service in the community, there are a variety of <br /> organizations that serve the community and the issue of homelessness and therefore she would <br /> agree with staff to remove that fund. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked for additional details on the fee for the Lower Rum River Water <br /> Management Organization. He stated that this fee seems low. <br /> Finance Director Lund stated that this is the fee that she received from the City of Anoka. <br /> City Council Work Session /November 14, 2017 <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />