Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/09/2021

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policy matters relevant to the park and recreation function in Ramsey. The Park and Rec. Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Center or at various Ramsey parks. Role: Liaison/Ex-Officio to Commissions Planning Commission Liaison: (Appointments 1, Plus Alternate) The primary objective of the Planning Commission is to advise the City Council on land use concerns. In addition, the Planning Commission shall serve as the planning agency and shall have the powers and duties given such agencies by state statute. The Planning Commission meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Center. Role: Liaison/Ex-Officio to Commissions Two Year Appointments Ramsey/Nowthen Joint Powers Board (JPB) (Appointments 2, Plus Alternate) (This is a 2-year appointment.) In 2009, the cities of Ramsey and Nowthen created a collaborative agreement for fire and rescue services for the purpose of increasing service capacity and decreasing response time, and reducing the cost of providing fire and rescue services to both communities. The purpose of the JPB is to review and advise on the coordination of emergency fire and rescue operations between Ramsey and Nowthen, review performance of the Fire Department and set the rates to be charged to Ramsey and Nowthen under the agreement. The Board generally meets in January and July (subject to schedules) alternating between Ramsey and Nowthen's public meeting place. Role: Voting Member of Organization, JPA Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement (JLEC) (Appointments 1 Plus Alt) (This is a 2-year appointment.) The JLEC is an innovative governing body that was created in Anoka County to collaboratively and efficiently work on public safety issues through the entire county. The JLEC was created in 1970 and the following is an excerpt from the original agreement: "County of Anoka hereby recognizes the need to prepare to deal adequately with the current crime problems and problems of law enforcement which could intensify with continuing population growth and changes which are of a regional nature ...within the region of Anoka County." This meeting is chaired by the County Attorney. This group is made up of elected officials from each jurisdiction, and the Chief/Sheriff of each jurisdiction. The Fire Protection Council also has a representative on the JLEC. This Board meets quarterly — typically the 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. The 2021 meeting dates are as follows: April 14, July 28, and October 27. Due to the pandemic, meeting are being held virtually. When meetings are held in person, the meeting locations vary including the Anoka County Sheriff's Office Community Room, Anoka Police Department, Columbia Heights Police Department and Blaine Police Department. Role: Voting Member of Organization, JPA Anoka County Fire Protection Council (ACFPC) (Appointments 1, Plus Alternate) (This is a 2-year appointment) The ACFPC operates as an independent Joint Powers Arrangement between multiple jurisdictions in Anoka County. The purpose of the ACFPC is to join together to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fire and emergency services to the public within the geographic service area of the member jurisdictions, to cooperatively address its member's long term needs for fire -fighting and emergency equipment, fire records data systems and fire-fighter and EMS training. The ACFPC meets quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at a rotating location in one of the members' jurisdictions. Role: Voting Member of Organization, JPA Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) (Appointments 1, Plus Alternate) (This is a 2-year appointment.) LRRWMO is a joint powers special purpose unit of government including the cities of Ramsey, Anoka and portions of Andover. The organization seeks to protect and improve lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater, and other water resources across municipal boundaries. The LRRWMO meets the 3rd Thursday