05-22-2017 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES May 22, 2017 APPROVED 136 137 Council Member Kustennan moved to approve Resolution No. 1744 as presented. Council Member 138 Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 139 140 3B) Consider Appointment of Joseph Widing to the position of Community Development 141 Intern Position — Human Resources Manager Henning reviewed the written report recommending 142 the appointment of Mr. Widing for a six month period. 143 144 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the appointment of Joseph Widing as recommended. 145 Council Member Manthey seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 146 147 3C) Consider Appointment of Benefits Broker — Human Resources Manager Henning explained 148 the staff s recommendation, based on the results of a request for proposal, to enter a contract with 149 National Finance Partners to provide the city's benefit broker services. Staff has determined that the 150 National Finance Partners' proposal would provide the best value and service level for the city, 151 especially considering the inclusion of free wellness program assistance and GASB review. 152 153 Mayor Reinert remarked that it is usual for the city to seek proposals for services occasionally as it 154 often results in a better value or a confirmation that the city is getting the best deal; this is a change 155 after twenty years with another broker. 156 157 Council Member Kusterman noted that he doesn't consider this type of service a commodity so he'd 158 like some assurance that the change will not result in a loss of quality. Ms. Henning indicated that 159 she had spoken with two other cities who utilize National Finance Partners and received good 160 reviews. Council Member Kusterman asked that the information be forwarded. 161 162 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the staff recommendation to appoint National Finance 163 Partners as the city's benefit broker. Council Member Manthey seconded the motion. Motion 164 carried on a voice vote. 165 166 3D) Consider Resolution No. 1748, To Censure Councilmember Maher — Mayor Reinert 167 recalled a situation of a member of the council being on social media and leaving comments that were 168 out of bounds. Based on comments received and the responsibility of the council, feels compelled to 169 respond and feels the appropriate action is to censure. A censure is an expressed severe disapproval 170 in a formal statement. The action of a censure will also allow other council members to go on record 171 on the matter. 172 173 Council Member Maher said she is supportive of the council taking this action. It allows the matter 174 to be put to rest. The council discussed the matter at length at the work session previous to the 175 council meeting and she feels this action is fair and just. 176 177 Mayor Reinert noted that Council Member Maher has shown that she is sorry for the comments 178 through apology and through the media and is accepting of this action as a fair response. 179