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Councilmember Jeffrey stated the City often supports different community functions, and this is one of them. He does not like the comment that if the employees are not busy enough they should be cut loose. In this case it supports a community event. It is good for their community and the employees to participate, especially if they are going to donate some of their own time to this. Councilmember Olson stated she does not see this as being different from any other contributions the City would make. It all boils down to money; there are instances when the City waives fees for various charities and she does not see this any differently. Councilmember Look commented health insurance categorizes the type of employment. He asked if this jeopardizes any sort of health insurance contract the City might have that a City employee that sits behinds a desk would be swinging hammers and lifting heavy loads. Interim City Administrator Nelson replied workers compensation covers any injury incurred while at work. City employees are not classified on their health insurance. Someone that answers phones will not go out and build walls; the goal of Habitat for Humanity is to match the skill set available with the need. There is also a role for greeters. The City has an interest in making sure their employees are safe and utilizing the skills they have, and would match those with the needs of the project. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case No.2 and to adopt Resolution #07-05-123 allowing City employees to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and that the volunteering could not go into overtime status, and the first come first serve basis would be at the department heads' discretion. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmembers Dehen, Elvig, and Look. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Councilmember Elvig announced the annual Boy Scout Breakfast on May 23rd. Councilmember Strommen thanked the residents who attended the Ramsey3 Collaborative meeting May 4th and 5th. She stated there was very positive feedback and there will be ongoing sessions and discussions within the community. She announced the Environmental Policy Board's presentation on the economic value of open space in the Council Chambers on Monday, May 14th at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Gamec announced the following events: · Event for Gerry Zimmerman's retirement from the County: May 11 th · Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Conference: May 17th · League of Minnesota Cities meeting: July 27th, 28th, and 29th in Duluth · Safety Camp, June 19th and 20th City Council / May 8, 2007 Page 12 of 13