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COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1993 Mr. Schneider explained that the City Clerk has received a letter from the developer objecting to the assessment saying that the capitalized interest is larger than it should be. Mr. Schneider recommended that the City Council delay action on this assessment until the next Council meeting to allow time to meet with the developer to resolve the issue. Council Member Kuether moved to delay action on the assessment until October 25, 1993, 6:45 P.M. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation Regarding 1993 to 1995 Teamsters Proposal - Mr. Schumacher presented a summary that outlined a three (3) year contract proposal with the Teamsters Union (Police Department). The summary lists changes in salary, insurance benefits, clothing allowance and severance considerations. Also included is language on shift change. The Ways and Means Committee has reviewed the proposal and recommends approval. Council Member Kuether asked if the clothing allowance figure is adjusted every time a new contract is negotiated. Mr. Schumacher explained that it is however, the dollar amounts are small. Mayor Reinert asked why the health insurance figure change twice a year. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City's health insurance plan is renewed during the middle of the year resulting in two (2) different premiums during the year. Council Member Kuether asked if the Clinton Administration health plan was considered in this proposal. Council Member Bergeson said no since the terms of that proposal are not fully known. He noted that the City contributes a specific dollar amount toward the health insurance premium. If the employee wanted to change health insurance coverage, the employee would still receive the same dollar amount. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the recommendation of the Ways and Means Committee as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 93 - 20 Increasing the Salary of Members of the Planning and Zoning Board and FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 93 - 21 Increasing the Quarterly Salary of Members of the Park Board - Mr. Schumacher explained that the City Council had talked about adjusting the compensation for boards and commissions which meet on a regular basis to advise the City Council. Since the Planning and Zoning Board and the Park Board are the only two (2) boards required by the Lino Lakes City Code, PAGE 11 1