The Municipal Legislative Commission (the “MLC”) is an association of nineteen suburban communities sharing common demographic, economic, and tax base characteristics. The association first formed in 1984 provides a voice for sound public policy on issues of shared interest to the member cities. The MLC operates pursuant to a Joint and Cooperative Agreement (the “JCA”) among the MLC member municipalities (the “Members”).

The member cities include Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Chanhassen, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage, Shakopee Shoreview and Woodbury. Mayor Mars and City Administrator Reynolds serve on the Board of Directors. Reynolds also serves on the Operations Committee and the Fiscal Disparities Task Force.

The Board of Directors of the MLC has approved certain amendments to the JCA and has submitted a proposed form of amended and restated JCA to the Members for approval. Amendments to the JCA require unanimous written approval of the governing councils of all Members.

The following is a summary of the proposed substantive amendments to the JCA:

• Provisions regarding Board meetings, financial information, officers and committees are moved to the Bylaws. (The Bylaws can be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors and do not need to be approved by all Members.)

• The concept of Associate Members has been eliminated.

• Additional Members can be admitted by majority vote of the Board of Directors rather than majority vote of the Members.

• The requirement of annual audits is eliminated. (The Bylaws will require audits at least every other year.)

• The requirement of an annual meeting of Members is eliminated.

• Email communication is added as an option in giving formal notices.

• The authority of the Operating Committee is limited to making recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Operating Committee will not have authority to make binding decisions for the MLC unless granted that authority by specific Board resolution.

• Any Member who chooses to withdraw from the MLC is obligated to pay dues for the year of withdrawal unless notice of withdrawal is given to the MLC Chair and Executive Director at least 105 days prior to the first day of the next calendar year.