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kO6&AAH+_J Request for Council Action Date: August 28,2000 Item Number: F-4 Department Approval Manager Approval Agenda Section Reports & Recommendations Item Description: Resolution Amending the Municipal Legislative Commission Joint and Cooperative Agreement Background Minnesota Statute 471.59 permits two or more sub-units, by agreement of their governing bodies, to jointly and cooperatively exercise any power common to each of them. In 1984, the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) was formed to jointly and cooperatively develop legislative programs on matters of mutual concern and interest, and identify, review and to actively oppose proposals which may be in conflict with the interests of the member municipalities. The organization is funded by member municipalities' contributions, with contributions being used for the retention of professional assistance, information preparation and dissemination, research, and other activities that may, from time to time, be authorized by the membership. The City of Roseville, along with Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maplewood, Mirmetonka, Plymouth, Shoreview and Woodbury are members of the MLC. The MLC Board has recommended amendments to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement (JCA) as outlined in the attached Joint and Cooperative Agreement Amendments for Discussion by Board of Directors July 2 7, 2000, in which the purpose and effect of each amendment is explained. Pursuant to Article 13.1 of the JCA, the agreement may be amended only by the written approval of the City Council of each member city. Policy Objective The City has always pursued efforts to collaborate with other local units of government in a effort gain support for legislative initiatives in the best interest of our community. The MLC has been effective in representing the interest of the City of Roseville and satisfies the policy objectives of our community. Financial The annual cost of membership in the MLC is approximately $13,000. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the MLC JCA and the appropriate funding for the MLC in FY2001 budget. Council Action Requested Motion adopting a resolution amending the Joint and Cooperative Agreement with the Municipal Legislative Commission and appropriating funds in the FY2001 budget for MLC membership.