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. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 1986 Page 5 Sather summarized requests: 1. Wages - .50 per hour increase, all classifications. 2. Insurance - $20 increase for insurance. 3. Holidays - Additional holiday, Martin Luther King Day. Sather reminded Council holidays are settled for 1987; at this point Martin Luther King Day is an unpaid holiday for all City employees. Peck asked policy for July 4 holiday, since the holiday falls on a Saturday; was advised that City Ordinance provides for holidays on Friday when actual date falls on Saturday. . It was noted that the Union requests would equal an approximate 4% increase, including the $20 extra for insurance. McNiesh added that after the 1986 contract was negotiated, employees decided to add dental coverage (single rate $11.23/month, family rate $36.06/month). With this dental coverage, employees with family coverage are paying about $17.00 per month. Several employees have additional life insurance at their expense. She noted the current rates run through July of 1987; there will probably be an increase at that time. Hansen stated she would like to keep insurance contribution at $195; feels this is a reasonable amount. It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council retain the services of Labor Relations Associates, Inc. for negotiation of the 1987 Union Contract. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Msyor Woodburn appointed Councilman Sather as Council liaison. Winter Park and Recreation Pro~ram Council was referred to Minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee meeting (11/18/86), recommending approval of the winter program. Council discussed new after school sports program; this will be offered two days per week in this session, depending on response and demand. Gymnastics program was discussed at length. Council expressed concern re range of gymnastics skills taught, liability of City in possible injuries, and qualifications of instructors. McNiesh advised that waivers are signed by parents or guardians for all programs. The program offered by Mary Jane Olsen is not sponsored by the City, only listed in the brochure as a service to residents. Council asked if brochure clearly states which programs are Arden Hills' sponsored and which are outside-sponsored. Council asked enrollment in Arden Hills' sponsored gymnastics program (17 to 20 participants in fall of 1986) . Sather moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Winter Parks Program. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) In discussion, Woodburn stated he would like Parks Director to explain the gymnastics program to Council. Hansen concurred, asking for input on qualifications of instructors in gymnastics and aerobics, and expressing concern that they are teaching appropriate skills for maturing bodies, and avoiding teaching methods which could incur injuries. Cable TV Li~htin~. . Council was referred to minutes of Cable Communications Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting (11/13/86), regarding the purchase of lights for Council chambers for televising meetings, cost to be repaid to General Fund when franchise fee payment from Group W is received in March of 1987. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the expenditure of $976.00 to install permanent lighting in Council chambers for the purpose of televising Council meetings on Cable TV, and that expenditure be taken from General Fund, to be reimbursed when franchise fee is received from Group W. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, to amend motion to include an additional $200.00 expenditure for wiring and other necessary items to install lighting. Amendment carried unanimously. (5-0) In discussion, Peck commented about other suggestions from committee concerning