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Minutes Sheriff Contract. Group Meeting June 17, 2004 Hanson questioned how the position would be structured (Le., three or five days per week, Monday — Friday?). He also reiterated his suggestion for weekend presence. Altendorfer suggested beginning with a minimum of three days per week, then assess it and make suggestions. Altendorfer stated that Mr. Klawitter is a professionally minded, highly motivated individual who he believes will appreciate the position. He noted that Mr. Klawitter is not restricted to a limited number of work hours during his retirement. Schwerm noted that it will be necessary to determine Mr. Klawitter's availability for the position. He explained that the position needs to be incorporated into everyone's budget, and a determination will be necessary with regard to a fair amount for each community to contribute. He felt that part-time will be more affordable than overtime, and that it made sense to take a car out of auction to use for the position. Hanson noted that this will give the Group a way to test the position. Urban felt that we will need minimum coverage of four hours, five days per week, which may need to be extended, and that we should include supplemental coverage on weekends. He suggested that the position be year-round, beginning in the summer of 2005. Hanson noted that Little Canada is prepared to do more, if needed. It was determined that this matter will be discussed at next month's meeting, including how the position will be structured, and each community's participation level. 2005 BUDGET Altendorfer reported that, per Georgie. Schulte, Ramsey County Risk Consultant, the main reason for the Worker's Compensation increased cost in 2004, was due to rate increases. She stated that the rate for officers increased from 1.517% in 2003, to 1.979% in 2004; and that the rate for clerical increased from 1.76% to 2.34%. She also stated that a small amount of the cost increase was due to a payroll increase. Altendorfer also reported that he received an e-mail advising him that the Contract Group received checks for Workers Compensation refunds and an auto adjustment in the amounts of $3,184.00 and $186.00, which can be added back into the budget as a recovery of expense. There was discussion with regard to "auto adjustment" versus dividends, and it was noted that the e-mail received referred to an adjustment, not dividends. 3