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Mounds View City Council January 6, 2003 Special Meeting Page 5 • Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 5923, Approving a 3% Cost of Living Increase and a $557.55 Monthly Health Insurance Contribution for Non-Union Employees in 2003 Finance Director Hansen indicated one of the employee unions settled for 2003 and that included a three percent (3%) cost of living adjustment and an adjustment to the monthly City contribution to health to $557.55. He then indicated that Resolution 5923 would extend the same conditions to those that are not members of bargaining units. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5923, a Resolution Approving a 3% Cost of Living Increase and a $557.55 Monthly Health Insurance Contribution for Non-Union Employees in 2003. Council Member Stigney commented that last year there was a 4% increase for nonunion employees, the year before 3%, and this year 3%. He then said that he sometimes feels that as government employees they are getting ahead of the game and noted that federal retirees and social security recipients received 1.4% last year and 2.2% this year. He further commented that he thinks someone should look at what the City is paying its employees and he does not think • that the City can continue to offer percentage increases every year. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS Council Member Marty indicated that Northwest Youth and Family Services seeks out individuals from the community who have done outstanding service to youth and this year's award recipient is John Deppa and the City if proud of him. The awards banquet is scheduled for February 13, 2003 and is open to the public. Council Member Marty indicated he had watched the tape of the last meeting and there are a number of issues that he would like to revisit and one is with regard to the personnel policy. HE then suggested adding the personnel policy to the work session agenda in February. Council Member Stigney indicated he would also like to discuss the compensation package and how the City bases its pay as he does not feel it is in the City's best interest to use the Stanton information. Council Member Gunn had no report. Council Member Quick asked Staff to look into what other municipalities are doing with regard to compensation and make a report at the work session. Mayor Linke had no report.