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CITY OF -FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER •6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY,MN 55432• (612)571-3450• FAX (612)571-1287 October 19, 1989 PW89-216 Larry Hamer City of St. Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN 55418 SUBJECT: Joint Powers Agreement Dear Mr. Hamer: The League of Minnesota Cities, which provides insurance for many of the cities in the metropolitan area, have reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement and Constitution and By-Laws of the Regional Mutual Aid Association (RMAA) . Their review raised some concerns regarding third party law suits and liability of the association based. upon the requirements to provide distribution and information to its members. I met with representatives from the League of Minnesota Cities, Peter Tritz and Conway G. Olson from the Risk Management Office to discuss this issue. In an attempt to resolve their concerns and to provide for improved insurance coverage, they have submitted a recommended change to the Constitution and By-Laws which should eliminate some of the liability issues. In addition, they propose' to submit changes to the .Joint Pokers Agreement which would eliminate the possibility of two (2.) cities fighting each other in a defense for an injury case. This proposal would specify that the requesting party would defend and indemnify the responding party for all liabilities arising out of the activity and require the Joint Powers Agreement to be modified and approved by the member cities. At the MnPWA Fall Conference General Membership Meeting scheduled for November 16, 1989, I propose to submit to the RMAA members the proposed change to the Constitution and By-Laws for consideration and approval. If the Joint Powers Agreement changes are available, I will present them to the members for consideration and submittal for formal adoption by the member cities.