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explained there is a monthly $4.50 fee associated with this plan that would be paid by the retiree • from his or her account. Staff recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding describing the post - employment health care savings plan designed for the City of Ramsey Sergeants union. This would essentially be an addendum to the Sergeants contract. Chairperson Jeffrey,asked if the $250 plan amendment fee is the cost to set the whole plan up or if the fee is per employee. Human Resources Manager Reed Kone replied the $250 fee is the cost for the entire bargaining unit. If this plan is implemented for other groups there would be no additional fee. Councilmember Olson stated this is a great opportunity. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to recommend that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding describing the post- employment health care savings plan designed for the City of Ramsey Sergeants union. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Jeffrey, Councilmembers Olson and Dehen. Voting No: None. Case #2: Consider Authorization to Hire a Community Service Officer Human Resources Manager Reed Kone stated as part of the 2007 budget, the City Council • authorized the creation of one new patrol officer position. That position was filled internally by Community Service Officer Melissa Wistrom. The City Council granted staff authorization to fill the community service officer position and an internal recruitment process was conducted. Six candidates were interviewed and the Police Chief recommends that Drew Moldenhauer be hired for the community service officer position. Mr. Moldenhauer has completed the background check and pre - employment physical and drug screen. All results are satisfactory. Ms. Reed Kone advised this community service officer position is a replacement _position and will .be funded by the general fund. Staff recommends that Drew Moldenhauer be hired as a community service officer at an hourly wage of $15.30 (2006 pay scale). With City Council approval Mr. Moldenhauer's start date will be January 24, 2006, or soon thereafter. Councilmember Dehen asked if there has been discussion by the Personnel Committee regarding whether this community service officer position is needed. Human Resources Manager Reed Kone explained the need is discussed when ,the position is created. This is a matter of refilling an existing position. Chairperson Jeffrey explained the creation of- positions and position levels are discussed at budget time. This position is a replacement. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to recommend that the City Council authorize that Drew Moldenhauer begin employment with the City of Ramsey as a • Personnel Committee / January 23, 2007 Page 2 of 4