CCP 11-02-2006 Administrator's Update

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> Non-Agenda for Week Ending Friday, November 03,2006 Mayor and City Council . Page 2 . Schawn and I are working with our insurance broker on 2007 proposals. We have decided to offer a second plan to employees, in an effort to start moving towards more consumer-based plans. We are also in the process of determining whether or not we need to create a cafeteria- plan in order to better administer our City benefits. Lastly, we are studying the impact of the new health insurance option and what to recommend in tenllS of the City's 2007 insurance contribution amount. . Michelle Bruley and I are continuing to work with Ehlers and Associates on a financial management plan. We are going to present this to the Council in two steps. Weare going to look at the General Fund and Capital Fund, since that directly relates to the discussion regarding the 2007 budget and levy. Then, probably after the first of the year, we will discuss the Utility Funds. I am pleased with how this is progressing and think this infonnation will be very helpful for future financial planning as well as serving as a foundation for the financial aspects of the TCAAP project. 2006 PMP- Staff is working on gathering information regarding resident concerns brought to Monday's Council meeting. Weather permitting, the contractor anticipates paving the final lift on Tuesday. The assessment roll was certified and submitted to Ramsey County this week. Over half of the residents (almost 2/3) paid their assessment in full during the pre-pay period at City Hall. I received a cal1 from Steve Hobbs at Rice Creek Watershed, and he said they may have some funds available for our storm water project at Siems and Lake Johanna. He wil1 work with . Kris on seeing what might work for this project. CSAH 96- Staff requested payment from Ramsey County for their portion of the project (approximately $90,000 for the trees). Preparations for the November 7th general election are in ful1 swing. Schawn and Jackie have been preparing absentee ballots, voting equipment, and supplies for the November election. We have arranged for staffto park at the Army Reserve location, and have requested Ramsey County Sheriffs assistance with traffic management during the two "rush hour" periods. City staff received eight applications for the open Finance Director position. City staff is currently reviewing the applications and wil1 be scheduling first round interviews in the near future. City staff mailed out bid packets this week to potential contractors for the City's 2007 tree removal contract. The received bids will be opened at City Hall on December 1 st. Work continues on the warn1ing houses in preparation for the coming season. Michelle continues to work on two possible grant programs for City trails. Both are anticipated to come to Council before the end of the year. .