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<br />WS – Item 5 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item No. 5 <br /> <br /> <br />Date: October 5, 2020 <br /> <br />To: City Council <br /> <br />From: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator <br /> <br />Re: Employee Wellness <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Per the City of Lino Lakes Personnel Policy, employees may convert accrued sick leave <br />or PTO leave to pay for their monthly health club membership dues up to a maximum <br />of $60 per month, provided that the employee maintains a sick leave balance or PTO <br />balance of 80 hours. <br /> <br />Reimbursements are made on a monthly basis upon receipt of a completed form and <br />evidence of payment to the health club. The reimbursement is subject to federal, state, <br />and FICA tax withholdings. <br /> <br />Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees have suspended their memberships to <br />health clubs and have found virtual fitness alternatives that require monthly membership <br />dues. The current Personnel Policy does not allow for conversion of accrued sick leave <br />or PTO leave for this purpose; however, staff believes the intent of the policy would <br />apply to virtual fitness membership dues. <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />Authorize the use of accrued sick leave or PTO leave for monthly health club or virtual <br />fitness membership dues. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />None