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Councilmember Kuzma stated that he did not see a downside and viewed this as simply shifting <br />dollars. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher confirmed that this would not add much in terms of labor and <br />would be a good option. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that this seems to be a smart option that he would support. <br />Councilmember Riley asked why someone would be opposed to this. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher stated that there is a current sick leave severance and this <br />conversion rate would be a bit higher. She provided the example of how the conversion would <br />occur and asked whether the Council would be comfortable allowing that percentage to go to the <br />HSA. <br />Finance Director Lund provided additional details. <br />Mayor Strommen stated that she does not see that this would be a bad thing and agreed that this <br />should move forward. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher noted that this would still need to go before the employee <br />group for a vote. <br />The consensus of the Council was to allow this item to move forward. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />City Administrator Ulrich provided a schedule for the tree lighting event. He stated that there is <br />an opportunity to obtain a horse drawn wagon and asked if the Council would like to choose that <br />option. He stated that the typical cost would be $750 but noted that the cost would be $500 for <br />two hours. He noted that the company does have experience doing the activity for other <br />municipalities and this would be a chance to try a new activity. He stated that there are already <br />50 guests that have RSVP'd for the event online, with many other people interested. <br />Mayor Strommen stated that it would be a good addition to the event. She stated that it if is not a <br />good fit, the Council would not have to have the activity the following year. She noted that this <br />is a growing event and the community has been enjoying the activities within the community. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that earlier this summer there was an art fair, which was well <br />attended. He stated that in another community there is a winter event, and this could be a good <br />winter event for the City. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that his only reservation would be the timing but agreed that this <br />would be a good addition. <br />City Council Work Session / November 28, 2017 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />