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RESOLUTION 7859 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVING A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA)/ INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENT FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES AND APPROVING THE HEALTH INSURANCE "OPT-OUT" PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Personnel Compensation Schedule must be annually approved by Council Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council has traditionally awarded the same cost of living adjustment and insurance contribution to all employee groups in order to maintain internal equity; and WHEREAS, based upon direction of the City Council, Staff recommends a COLA increase of 1.5% and a monthly insurance contribution of $917.33 for all non-union employees, effective January 1, 2012; and WHEREAS, based upon the direction of the City Council, Staff recommends adding the following language below to Section 3.15 of the City's Personnel Manual in regard to the Health Insurance Opt-Out Program: Health Insurance "Opt-Out" Program Employees who are eligible to participate in the City's health insurance program may, with proof of other comprehensive health coverage, elect not to participate in the City's health insurance plan. Opting out of the City's health insurance plan may be done by completing a Health Insurance "Opt-Out" Program Waiver Application, and by providing the City with proof of health insurance from another provider. Proof of other health insurance includes an insurance card, or enrollment verification that indicates coverage is, or will be, in effect on or before the termination date from the City's health insurance. Employees who opt out will be compensated on a monthly basis as approved by Resolution by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Health Insurance "Opt-Out" Program is voluntary; and WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the City Council to approve a $200 per month stipend for employees who are eligible to participate in the Health Insurance "Opt-Out" Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council hereby approves a 1.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective January 1, 2012, and a monthly insurance contribution of $917.33 for all non-union employees, effective January 1, 2012.