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She stated that this is not something that the City has to do, but noted that there is a cost savings available to the City. Finance Officer Lund stated that if the Council agrees, this would remove $3,000,000 from our debt. She stated that the City has received comments from auditors that Ramsey has a lot of debt for a City of its size. Councilmember Elvig asked why the County was feeling such a sense of urgency in this matter. Ms. Skepper stated that there is no sense of urgency and noted that every year the County asks Ehlers to take a look at the bond issue to see if it makes sense to refinance and this year they found that there would be a cost savings possible if they refinanced. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to approve Item 15.1 of the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Strommen, Dehen, Look, and Jeffrey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. 16) Report from Personnel Committee 1) Consider Ending Probationary Period for Patrol Officer Human Resources Manager Givonna Reed noted that there was not time to hold a Personnel Committee meeting prior to the regular Council meeting. She stated that Melissa Wi strom was hired as a Patrol Officer in January 2007 and has successfully completed her probationary period. She stated that Police Chief Way has recommended that the City move Ms. Wi strom into a full-time regular Patrol Officer position. She noted that no additional funding is necessary to make this change. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt Resolution #08-01-010 ending the probationary period for Patrol Officer Melissa Wistrom. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Dehen, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. 2) Consider Approving the 2008 City Health Insurance Contribution and COLA for Non- Union Employees Human Resources Manager Reed stated that staff is recommending a 3% COLA increase and that the City's health insurance contribution be set as follows: High Deductible - Single - $485.33; High Deductible - Family - $742.36: $20 Co-pay/80% Hospitalization - Single - $456.30; $20 Co-pay/80% Hospitalization - Family - $742.36: $20 Co-pay/100% Hospitalization - Single - $456.30; $20 Co-pay/100% Hospitalization - Family - $742.36. She stated that the 2008 budget has been adjusted to include these figures. City Council / January 8, 2008 Page 6 of 23