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The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 5.C. Meeting Date: December 8, 2025 Type of Business: Consent Agenda Administrator Review ______ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Rayla Sue Ewald, Human Resource Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10178, Authorizing a Cost-of-Living Adjustment, Insurance Contribution, and Insurance Opt-Out Payment Introduction: Historically the City Council has awarded the same Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) and benefits contribution to all employee groups to maintain internal equity. The City contribution toward benefits is built on a formula which is based on the percentage increase in the health insurance premium. Health insurance premiums came back as an overall rate increase of 8.5%. The formula calls for a $30 increase per month in the City’s contribution. Currently, the City gives employees electing family health insurance coverage $225 per month, and $200 per month for those who elect single health insurance coverage, towards their Health Savings Plan and the City offers employees who opt-out of health insurance $320 per month, provided they can prove insurance coverage from their spouse. Discussion: Exhibit A represents the 2026 wages for non-union staff. All positions will receive at minimum a 4.00% COLA wage increase, which is consistent with the union groups, this includes part-time and seasonal staff employed in 2025 and continuing employment into 2026. Benefit eligible employees will receive a monthly insurance contribution of $1,305, and a $6 increase in the opt-out amount to $326. Employees electing health insurance will continue to receive a monthly contribution towards their Health Savings Plan for plan year 2026: $250 per month for family coverage (a $25 increase from 2025) the amount is in addition to the City contribution of $1,305; and $200 per month for single coverage, this amount comes from the City contribution of $1,305. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Create a culture where employees desire to work. Consider competitive benefits and other HR programs that are competitive with other cities and governmental organizations. Financial Impact: Budgeted item. Recommendation: Staff recommend approval of Resolution 10178, Authorizing a Cost-of-Living Adjustment, Insurance Contribution, and Insurance Opt-Out Payment. _________________________ Rayla Sue Ewald Human Resource Director Attachment(s): 1) Resolution 10178 2) Exhibit A