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Mounds View City Council <br />Regular Meeting <br />February 25, 2002 <br />Page 14 <br />• point. She then stated that, because the City has to abide by law now, does not mean that there <br />are not options to be discussed and investigated. She further commented that the City has not <br />said Ms. Norquist needs to cancel her policy because she is a member of this separate from the <br />City but, the City is not allowed to reimburse her for it at this time. <br />Mr. Serfling commented that, if people of goodwill really wanted to resolve this problem, <br />Council would direct Staff to sit down with the union and HealthPartners to discuss the options. <br />Mayor Sonterre indicated he did not want Council portrayed as vindictive or cold hearted in this <br />matter because Council has said it would be amenable to discussing that type of coverage and <br />determining whether the City can afford to offer it as a benefit to all employees in the future. <br />Council Member Marty commented that Ms. Norquist is part time and has limited funds. He <br />then asked whether City Administrator Miller could contact HealthPartners to see if this type of <br />policy is offered by them. <br />City Administrator Miller indicated she would contact HealthPartners to determine if a <br />supplemental policy is available and what the costs to the City would be. <br />Council Member Marty commented that he sees both sides of the issue and knows Council needs <br />to correct this situation but would like to investigate the possibility of providing supplemental <br />• insurance through HealthPartners in the future. <br />Council Member Quick asked Mayor Sonterre to call for the vote because the discussion had <br />strayed from the discussion at hand. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />Council Member Marty asked if Council would authorize Staff to look into an alternative <br />through HealthPartners. <br />City Administrator Miller indicated she would attempt to obtain the information and provide it at <br />the upcoming work session. <br />8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS <br />None. <br />9. REPORTS <br />Council Member Stigney noted he had asked for a break down of attorney's costs associated with <br />resolving the fitness equipment issue. <br />• City Administrator Miller indicated she had passed the question on to the City Attorney. <br />