2004-07-20MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 2O, 2OO4
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in special
session on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall.
Members Present: Mayor Pat Meisel; Councilmembers Bob Brown, Mark Hanus, David
Osmek and Peter Meyer.
Others Present: City Manager Kandis Hanson, Community Development Director
Sarah Smith, Public Works Director Carlton Moore, Parks Director Jim Fackler, Public
Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, Liquor Store Manager John Colotti, Finance
Director Gino Businaro, Police Chief Jim Kurtz, Fire Chief Greg Pederson, Jim Prosser,
Dave Callister, Brian Swartzer.
'1. Open Meetinq
Mayor Meisel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Ehlers and Associates on Key Financial Strategies
Jim Prosser of Ehlers and Associates conducted Session 1 of a proposed Key Financial
Strategies Program for the City. He reviewed the purpose and expectations of this
program, the process, financial foundations and similar community comparisons. No
action was taken on this item, and Prosser will present Session 2 at a later date.
Councilmember Brown arrived at 7:35 p.m.
3. Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan
Carlton Moore presented a review of the proposed plan.
Hanus stated that he feels that discussion on this plan is fine, but adoption should be
considered at contract time as part of the total package because it is adding to the
overall cost of labor. Osmek stated that if this is not part of the contract, it is not part of
the negotiations, and feels that it should be.
Meisel stated that if its part of the contracts, it's hard to change, and also non-union
employees are included in this proposed plan. The Committee met several times on the
plan and they think it's similar to private sector programs.
Meyer commented that he thinks staff is the most important City asset and this plan is
good for them. Osmek doesn't consider not approving this plan, not supporting
employees. He defends and thanks employees, but thinks this plan is too much too
quickly. He could maybe approve a scaled down version if included in union contracts,
because the plan is included in the total cost of labor.
Mound City Council Minutes - July 20, 2004
MOTION by Brown, seconded by Meyer to adopt the Post Employment Heath Care
Savings Plan as presented, to be effective January 1,2005. The following voted in
favor: Brown, Meisel and Meyer. The following voted against: Hanus and Osmek.
Motion carried.
4. Adjourn
MOTION by Hanus, seconded by Brown to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. All voted in favor.
Motion carried.
Attest: Bonnie Ritter, City Clerk
Mayor Pat Meisel
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