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City Administrator Hagen shared that the annual contribution by each member city is based 50% on the net tax capacity and 50% on the basis of the total area within the boundaries of the watershed. Councilmember Musgrove shared that the individual who wrote up this new JPA only works on watersheds, so he is able to look at this with an eye to protect the members. Councilmember Woestehoff reiterated his desire to make sure the assessment amounts align with what the Board needs to be successful. Councilmember Musgrove suggested adding permits to Section 1.4(m), under definitions. City Administrator Hagen stated permits are tied to projects and this section references projects which will have permits tied to them. Councilmember Musgrove asked how remote attendance at meetings affects Section 3.2. She asked if language would need to be added to address remote attendance. City Attorney Knaak said it would be a good idea to expressly authorize remote attendance for these meetings. Councilmember Musgrove stated that Section 3.5 states that checks must be signed by the Chair, which is not done currently. She said the treasurer and the appointed finance person sign the checks. She added that the way it is done currently works well. She shared that Section 3.7 addresses calling Special Meetings but does not specify who pays for the meeting. She suggested adding language that if a Special Meeting is called by a permittee, they need to pay for the cost of this. She noted that Section 4.1(a) 20, it discusses the auditor's account going to the member cities at least once a year. She asked if this is provided to the City. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby said he is not sure. Councilmember Musgrove asked if they wanted this to come to the City every year and have someone look over the audit. City Attorney Knaak shared that this may be to the benefit of the City to have the availability to the City auditor. Councilmember Musgrove asked if they send the Local Water Plans to the Met Council as referenced under Section 4.3(b). City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby said he would need to refer to this statute; however, they submit this plan to whoever requests it. Councilmember Riley asked if they are required to submit this whenever it is requested if it also needs to be a part of this agreement. City Council Work Session / October 8, 2024 Page 3 of 9