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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 2011 5 Health Insurance Funding The City Council decided that the City’s cost for employee health insurance would not increase from 2011-2012. It identified $16,000 to be used for specific one-time salary adjustments with the overriding concern that it enhances the ability of the City to retain and recruit employees for those positions. The City has received quotes for insurance plans, and City employees have indicated their preference for one that would increase the City’s costs $3,114 over 2011. The Council was asked to approve participation in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Aware Gold plan through the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative. MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to authorize renewal of employee health insurance for 2012 through the Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative and to select the Blue Cross Blue Shield Aware Gold Plan. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Cancel November 8th Council Workshop due to School Election MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to cancel the November 8th Council Workshop due to the scheduled School Elections on that date. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Extension of Scope of Services by C&J Consulting Services, LLP The Finance Department (Interim Finance Director and C&J Consulting Services, the support services contractor) have reviewed the scope of services performed. Some shifting of clerical work among the C&J staff and the addition of analytical/project management functions would provide the most cost-effective arrangement to handle the work necessary in the Finance Department. The additional services will be assigned by the Interim Finance Director as needed. MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to approve the modification of the contract between the City and C&J Consulting Services, LLP per its proposal dated October 31, 2011. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. REPORTS: Council Member Pearson suggested the Planning Commission review signage in the downtown area. Planner Klatt responded signage will be reviewed when the Old Village standards are developed Planning Director Kyle Klatt will provide information at the next meeting on planning services to assist the planning department due to the departure of Planner Matzek. The Council adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.