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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 03, 2011 Page 10 Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Cities of Shoreview and Roseville. City Man ager Malinen advised that the request was somewhat urgent for a decision tonight, as their first meeting was scheduled on January 12, 2010 in the Willow Room at City Hall as they begin their planning process. Public Works Director Duane Schwartz provided additional information related to the planning process; their request for City Council representation from both member cities for providing input at the upcoming stakeholder meetings; review and comment of the draft plan; and anticipated completion by October of 2011. Mayor Roe noted that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation process may also involve a City Council liaison; but advised that a determination on that could be made at a future meeting. Councilmember McGehee expressed some interest in serving as a liaison to the GLWMO Board, similar to her volunteer work with the Rice Creek Watershed District camp programs; however, prior to committing, she would prefer addition- al information related to their goals and authorities. Mr. Schwartz provided some additional information on the organization's five member board; their management of several water bodies within the communities of Shoreview and Roseville (Lake Owasso, Snail Lake, and feeder water bodies such as Lake Bennett flowing into those lakes); and development of a water man- agement plan setting goals and policies for implementation by member cities. Mr. Schwartz advised that a Water Management Organization (WMO) operated simi- lar to a Watershed District, except on staffing to meet standards or levels of water management activity for the Board of Soil and Water Review (BSWR). Mr. Schwartz advised that respective City staff carried out goals and rules of the WMO as land use applications came forward. Councilmember McGehee expressed her willingness to serve as liaison, but re- quested additional time to review the organization. City Manager Malinen advised that staff could include liaison appointment to the GLWMO at the January 10, 2011 regular meeting. By consensus, the Council so directed staff to include that as an agenda item. GEARS Advisory Board (Transportation Issues) Councilmember Pust noted the need to appoint someone to serve on the GEARS Advisory Board. City Manager Malinen advised that appointment was done by metropolitan cities, and that City Councilmembers were eligible to serve, but that former Mayor Klausing's appointment was not a City Council appointment.