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F , issue is first, whether the Council should consider allowing this employee to use a value attributed to unused sick leave for ongoing health insurance premiums costs instead of a one time severance payment. If so,then the amount to be used would need to be determined. I will forego detailing this further until the discussion Monday evening, but that is the basic issue before the Council. Item 9G- Severance Package for Rick Jarson: The Council should recall that the city is attempting to reach an agreement with the fire department to manage the city's building inspections. The budget was structured in 1999 to make this change April 1. Mr. Jarson is entitled to a severance package, and one is presented here based on the same terms agreed to last fall for two parks and recreation employees. In order to do this with Mr. Jarson, the Council needs to make an action committing to out sourcing of the service. This gives reason and allows the severance package to be offered. Despite the situation that a final agreement with the fire department is not ready, it would appear to be the appropriate thing to do respecting Mr. Jarson's situation and that no unforeseen problems exist in reaching terms with the fire department. I would recommend the Council approve these two resolutions Monday, and can expect the agreement with the fire department to be ready by the April 12 meeting. Staff will also ensure that the inspection service is provided in the short term if necessary. That's it for now. As of this writing,we are waiting for action to be taken on Representative Haake's airport bill. The House Transportation Committee met this morning hearing only our side of the bill before adjourning. They will be reconvening at 7 a.m. Friday morning, and I anticipate knowing the outcome mid morning and will relate it to you all. Ms. Haake make an impassioned series of statements this morning, as did Mayor Coughlin even as sick as he has been. Eden Prairie and Lake Elmo also testified effectively. Friday will be MAC's turn. Our lobbyists have been working hard on the committee members today. A late Thursday conversation with Ms. Haake had her feeling confident of a one vote victory for Friday. That's it for now. Have a good weekend and see you Monday.