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<br />Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to maintain the statutory tort <br />limits. Motion carried unanimously_ <br /> <br />Workers Compensation Coverage <br />Mr. March continued by explaining that Mr. Beulke (Beulke Insurance Agency) commented that until this <br />year, no cities have elected to carry the workers compensation coverage. The coverage is for <br />Council members that are injured while in the line of duty. Mayor Wilharber identified that the workers <br />compensation coverage extends to council pay not regular work pay. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to deny the workers <br />compensation coverage. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Business/Citizen Person of the Year Criteria for Nomination <br />Ms. Mary Capra (EDC Committee Member) addressed the Council and requested consideration for the <br />nomination criteria for the business/citizen person of the year. The Council discussed publicizing the <br />nominated business/citizens. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to approve the criteria for <br />citizenlbusiness person of the year, and that all nominees will be publicly acknowledged upon their <br />permission, as per the Economic Development Committee's recommendation. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />Annual Step Increase - Grade 2. Step 3 - Receptionist based on Satisfactory <br />Annual Performance Review. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to go into an Executive Session <br />to address the Annual Step Increase for Secretary C. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber noted the meeting recessed at 8: 17 p.m. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Travis, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to close the Executive Session. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber relayed that the February 24, 1.999 Council meeting was reconvened at 8:48 p.m. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to award the annual increase <br />for the Receptionist to Grade 2 Step 3 based on the satisfactory annual performance review and based on <br />the successful completion of the probationary period, after which receiving the increase retroactive to the <br />anniversary date. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Consider the Purchase of a Podium - Cable Franchise Fees <br />Mr. Sweeney presented the concept of purchasing a podium. The Council discussed the advantages and <br />disadvantages of installing a podium. Some thought that the small town atmosphere may be jeopardized <br />and the audience participants may not feel comfortable enough to approach the Council table. Whereas <br />others thought a podium might lend to personal recognition and enhance professional discussion. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Travis to look into the options of <br />purchasing a podium. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />