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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 13, 2017 6 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if a family size increased the amount paid for health insurance. <br /> <br />Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services Perrault indicated this was the case, <br />noting a family of five would pay more than a family of four. He stated there was a cap at a <br />family of five. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned if the $300 being saved was for the City or the employee. <br /> <br />Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services Perrault reported $300 a month <br />would be paid to the employee that opted to waive, which was half of the contribution amount that <br />could be paid for a premium. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested further information on the individuals that would be able to waive from <br />the plan. <br /> <br />Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services Perrault stated there would only be <br />a small number of individuals that could waive. He reported the City would still have to have <br />majority of employees opt in order for the City to retain the insurance plan. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the expense of health insurance for the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she could not support the $2,000 as this would have the City <br />covering too much of the out-of-pocket costs. She explained she could support Plan B. She <br />believed the City should increase the family share. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented if the family share was increased, the City may become the better <br />option for its employees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden understood this to be the case, but noted children were less expensive to <br />insure than adults. She questioned what direction staff was seeking from the Council. <br /> <br />Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services Perrault stated staff was seeking <br />guidance on the contribution levels and direction on an associated plan. He provided further <br />comment on the deadlines for the health insurance decisions. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant indicated he supported the HealthPartners health insurance option. He <br />recommended the Council proceed with this item by choosing a plan and then determine the <br />benefit level within the plan. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a <br />motion to recommend the City proceed with the HealthPartners (Exhibit <br />B)_health care coverage for 2018. The motion carried (4-0). <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked how much the City would be paying for a family of four if the <br />City was at 85% and 75%. <br />