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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 26, 2007 RESOL UTION NO.2007-3-76 -RENEWING EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH HEALTHPARTNERS OPEN ACCESS I5-80% PLANAS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND CITY CLERK The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Blesener noted the City Administrator's request to opt out of City health insurance, and the fact that his doing do would save the City premium costs given that his contract calls for the City to pay 100% of the cost of family coverage. Blesener indicated that this would require a contract amendment. Blesener suggested that the amendment provide for 100% of the cost of family health insurance if the City Administrator is covered by the City's health insurance plan, or compensation of 80% of what that City cost would be. The amendment should allow the City Administrator the choice of City provided family health insurance or the 80% reimbursement, whichever he chooses. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2007-3-77-AMENDING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT RELATIVE TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDING FOR CITY PROVIDED FAMILYHEALTH INSURANCEAT NO COST TO THE CITYADMINISTRATOR OR 80% OF THAT COST INADDITIONAL COMPENSATION UPON RECEIPT OF PROOF OF INSURANCE, AS THE CITYADMINISTRATOR SO CHOOSES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STREET The City Administrator reviewed the recommendation of the Public SWEEPING Works Superintendent to award the low quote received fi•om Pearson QUOTES Brothers for 2007 street sweeping. He noted that Pearson Brothers did the 2006 street sweeping and did an excellent job. The Administrator noted that the cost is $1 per hour more than last year's cost, and $20 per hour less than the next lowest quote. Keis noted the hourly rates quoted, and asked how the number of hours is controlled, thus ensuring that the City is getting good value for the service 17