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GRASS LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AGENDA ITEM Date: 10/28/99 Prepared by: Karl Keel Item: A-2 Organizational Items Item Description: Board Membership Discussion At the September 16, 1999 meeting, the Board requested a review of Board membership and possible changes to eliminate the practice of alternating the fifth Board seat between Roseville and Shoreview. A copy of the joint powers agreement between the cities of Roseville and Shoreview that formed the organization in 1983 was distributed. Section III on page 4 outlines the makeup of the Board. In past discussions the Board has expressed concern about the potential lack of Board continuity as the 2°`~ generation plan is developed and implemented. If the Board consisted of an even number of members evenly appointed from each city, there would not be a need to alternate a fifth member. Such a change would require a modification to the joint powers agreement and would require the approval of both the Roseville and Shoreview City Councils. At the October 7, 1999 meeting, the board discussed an option whereby Shoreview would appoint an existing member from Roseville. The existing joint powers agreement does not require a cities appointment to be from the same city. If Shoreview agreed to appoint a Roseville member in 2000 and Roseville agreed to appoint a Shoreview member in 2001, the existing board membership could stay the same through 2001 -enough time to complete the 2°d generation plan. If the Board favored this solution, it should make a formal request to the Shoreview and Roseville City Councils. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Board discussion regarding the merits and disadvantages of changing the Board's composition.