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Page two reason for the denial of coverage is that liability incurred by entities which are created by joint powers agreements are not covered. A meeting was held between the attorneys for the-36 municipalities and the MFRS on January 19, 1953. Both the undersigned and Steve Sarkozy attended that meeting, MFRS has retained the lawfirm of Holmes & Graven to defend these lawsuits. Holmes & Graven has proposed that they represent all 36 communities. At this point we agree , In the event Holmes & Graven undertakes the defense, the entire cost will be borne by the 36 communities, The defense costs will be shared proportionately to the population of each community, I recommend that the City of Roseville make a motion as follows MOTIOW moves and seconds the motion that the City of Roseville retain the lawf i rm of Holmes & Graven to defend it in the lawsuits commenced by John Starks and Christopher Fields, represented by the lawf i rm of Reinhardt & Anderson, against the MFRS, City of Roseville and other municipalities. These lawsuits arise out of allegations of liability incurred pursuant to Minn. Sta t. §363 and 5419. The City of Roseville agrees to pay a proportionate share of the attorneys' fees and costs based upon the population of the City of Roseville as it bears to the 36 communities who are members of the MFRS The City of Roseville reserves the right to at any time discharge Holmes & Graven and retain other attorneys including the Roseville City Attorney in the event any conflict arises from the defense of this entire matter by Holmes & Graven, or in the event that the City of Roseville feels that it would be in the best interest of the city of Roseville to defend itself 'individually. if the Council makes the above motion we will contact Holmes & Graven and arrange for the defense, There 'is also an agreement that each community would advance the sure of 500 as the initial payment to the defense costs.