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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 12/09/2025 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention 5. 19. Title: Adopt Resolution #25-292 Authorizing the City's 2026 Non -Union City Health and Dental Insurance Contributions and Wages Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is for City Council to consider non -union employee health and dental insurance contributions and wage adjustments. All union employees will receive the same 3% COLA and benefit adjustments as are being proposed for non -union employees. Health Insurance The City continues to be a member of LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems), which is a consortium of Minnesota local government units. This consortium has many benefits, including coverage under the group's health plan. Employees may choose a health plan that best meets their needs by selecting one of four tiers and choosing between two networks; or they may choose to waive the City's health insurance. The employer will make the following monthly contributions toward group health insurance coverage for employees enrolled in the City's health plan during 2026. In addition, the City will purchase $20,000 of basic life insurance for full-time regular employees, as well as single dental insurance. Health Insurance Premiums or Waiver • Employee only (single) City contribution, up to $1,177.00 • Employee and Children City contribution: $1,648.84 • Employee and Spouse City contribution: $1,731.10 • Family City contribution: $2,143.40, or • Cash in lieu of the City's insurance contribution: $510.74 Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account • Single plans with a $3400 deductible receive $160.00 per month toward the H.R.A./V.E.B.A. or H.S.A. • Other single plans receive $130.00 per month toward the H.R.A./V.E.B.A. or H.S.A. • All employee + children and employee + spouse plans will receive $160.00 per month toward the H.R.A./V.E.B.A. or H.S.A. • All family plans will receive $192.00 per month toward the H.R.A./V.E.B.A. or H.S.A. • Employees waiving health insurance will not receive H.R.A. or H.S.A. contributions Dental Insurance Contribution of $34.19 per month Wages Non -union wages shall increase by three percent (3%) over 2025 wages Funding Source: The funding required for this action is subject to passing this evening's 2026 final budget and levy. Recommendation: