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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to direct staff to write a letter of support and commitment for the Medical Examiner's Office Project to be built in Ramsey Town Center and forward to the County along with the letter from Brian Olson regarding the construction of Rhinestone and Civic Center Streets. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #12: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Consider Approving a Post-Employment Health Care Savings Plan for the LELS Sergeants Bargaining Unit Interim City Administrator Nelson explained in 2006, at the request of the Sergeants union, staff began researching post-employment health care savings plans. The purpose of post-employment health care savings plans is to use pre-tax dollars to help defray some of the costs associated with health insurance for retirees. The proposed post-employment health care savings plan allows employees who are members of the Sergeants union to contribute eligible sick and vacation leave to an interest bearing trust account. The monies go into the account at the termination of employment and are available to the retiree and covered dependents as reimbursement for eligible medical expenses. Without this program, retirees would be required to take any sick or vacation severance they are entitled to as taxable income. Ms. Nelson indicated expenses associated with implementation of this plan consist of a $250 plan amendment fee which will be paid from Administrative Services' Professional Services Fund. This is a one time fee that establishes the plan; if another unit were to be added to the plan there would not be another fee involved. Ms. Nelson advised staff and the Personnel Committee recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding describing the post-employment health care savings plan designed for the City of Ramsey Sergeants Union. 2) Consider Authorization to Hire a Community Service Officer Interim City Administrator Nelson reviewed that 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. Nelson advised staff and the Personnel Committee recommend that Drew Modenhauer 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 24,2007, or soon thereafter. City Council / January 23, 2007 Page 26 of 28