Agenda - Council Work Session - 11/26/2024

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The following are replies to some of the comments I reviewed. If I did not insert a reply that just means I made the indicated change, but some of these I thought it was best to offer some reply comments to better explain the language. Staff Comments • Generainote-AnyStateStatutes referenced in the JPA must apply to WMO's. No Watershed District specific statutes should be referenced. The reference to 103D came directly from the referenced WMO statute, but I revised the section to remove the reference. • Page 2, Recitals, Section D - Revise 1985 to 1995. • Page 12, Sections 4.1 (a)(8) and 4.1(a)(9) - Pluralize "Member" in second sentences (The Members further understand...) • Page 12, Section 4.1 (a)(1 3) - Do not abbreviate "Minn. Stat., chap:'. All statutory references in the document are abbreviated and this is how you abbreviate the reference to a chapter. • Page 25, Section 5.7(c)(3) - Replace "two-thirds" with `majority" (in the same spirit as City Council comment for Page 30 below). City Council Comments • Page 7, Section 3.2(a) - o This section states Commissioners must be present to vote. Voting should be allowed via remote attendance. Add verbiage addressing this. o This section states a Commissioner's right to vote shall be suspended if the appointed Member is delinquent in making any payment due to the Commission. Amend verbiage clarifying which payments this refers to; annual assessments, permit fees for City projects, etc. The statute on remote participation treats as present any member participating by electronic means. However, ) added language to spell that out. 1 also tried to make it clear the vote suspension only applies if a member fails to pay the annual assessment or any supplemental assessment. • Page 9, Section 3.5 - Delete "sign checks" from Board Officers duties. Board Officers do not have the authority to sign checks. 1 made this deletion, but the board has authority to sign checks. It is just that apparently it has delegated that authority to a fiscal agent. • Page 10, Section 3.7(b) -Add verbiage stating Permitees shall pay all costs associated with special meetings. • Page 13, Section 4.1 (a)(20) - The City of Ramsey has never received an annual audit report. If these reports are submitted they would best be directed to the Finance Director, but City Clerk is acceptable. • Page 16, Section 4.3(b) - Prefer language that is less specific, such as "Each Member shall submit its proposed Local Water Plans as required by State Statutes:'