HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7859 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council hereby approve the Health Insurance "Opt-Out Program" and authorize eligible
non-union employees a $200 per month stipend for opting out of the City's health
insurance plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council approves a revision to Section 3.15 of the Personnel Manual to include the
following language:
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
Adopted this 28th day of November, 2011.
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James Ericson, City Administrator
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