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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 13, 2017 6 <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if a family size increased the amount paid for health insurance. <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 /> Mayor Grant questioned if the $300 being saved was for the City or the employee. <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 /> Mayor Grant requested further information on the individuals that would be able to waive from <br /> the plan. <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 /> Further discussion ensued regarding the expense of health insurance for the City. <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 /> Mayor Grant commented if the family share was increased, the City may become the better <br /> option for its employees. <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 />