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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 28, 1997 Fitness Plus and recommended it be conducted on-site once per year at a cost of $80 per year paid by the City. Ms. Schloer advised other options are a free wellness seminar offered through the City's Employee Assistance Program; offering pre -approved Lino Lakes Recreation programs at no cost; and allowing the exchange of sick leave for health club membership cost, up to a certain value. Ms. Schloer advised the Wellness Program would be a voluntary program and employees will not be required to participate. Council Member Lyden asked if Section 4 of Option 4 should be omitted since the idea is to encourage, not discourage people. He noted an employee may be interested in only one activity and he does not want to discourage that activity if the facility does not offer diverse activities. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Wellness Plan, Options 1-4. Mayor Landers declared this motion out of order since the Council is still discussing options. Council Member Kuether stated she would also support amending Section 4 of Option 4 with regard to the health club needing to provide diverse activities. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Wellness Plan, Options 1-4, amending Option 4 to not include Section 4, which states the health club must offer a diverse number of exercise activities. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Ms. Schloer suggested the sick leave option start July 1, 1997, to provide adequate staff time for implementation. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL PUBLIC HEARING, Modify Plan for Tax Increment Financing District 3-1, (Clearwater Creek) - Mr. Wessel said that earlier this evening, the EDA adopted the modification of this plan to provide public assistance for the construction of GNW Machine, Inc. along with its sister company, Uptec Automation in the Clearwater Creek Development Center. Anoka County and White Bear School Districts have been notified regarding the modification. Mr. Wessel recommended the Council open the public hearing. Mayor Landers opened the public hearing at 8:57 P.M. There being no public input, Mayor Landers requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Neal moved to close the public hearing at 8:57 P.M. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 48, Adopting the Modified Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 3-1 - Mr. Wessel said the proposed resolution finds the modification of PAGE 10