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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 18,2013 Page 15 Councilmember Laliberte opined that, from her experience with similar systems and her research, the initial implementation would be very time-consuming and could add to staffing costs this year. However, Councilmember Laliberte noted that she did not see that cost factored into the system. Ms. Bacon concurred, noting that as an exempt employee, the onus would fall to her and would indeed be a very large project, and expressed appreciation that Councilmember Laliberte recognized that. Ms. Bacon, while admitting that it would be quite an undertaking, advised that staff was ready to accept that chal- lenge to have a better system that what was currently available. Ms. Bacon ad- vised that the administration team was ready for the challenge, and looked to Fi- nance Director Miller and his team to participate in implementation. At the request of Councilmember Etten, Ms. Bacon provided several examples of advantages with a link with health care providers and employees, especially dur- ing the fall open enrollment season and time-sensitive nature of getting that in- formation submitted as required. Ms. Bacon advised that it would save time for her and employees in having the electronic option and their ability to complete paperwork online at home or by phone, as well as saving paperwork. Etten moved, McGehee seconded, award of a contract to PerfectSoftware for HRIA services and maintenance; and directing staff to prepare the necessary doc- uments for execution, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to legal form; as detailed in the RCA dated March 18, 2013. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Laliberte; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 8:50 p.m. in Work Session format. 13. Business Items—Presentations/Discussions a. Review Strategic Plans In addition to Councilmembers, Department Heads present included Finance Di- rector and Acting City Manager Chris Miller, Public Works Director Duane Schwartz; Fire Chief Tim O'Neill; Community Development Director and Hous- ing & Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Patrick Trudgeon; Police Chief Rick Mathwig; and Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke. Mayor Roe reviewed the intent of tonight's discussion as the process has evolved since last year's development of individual department strategic plans based on City Council Directives and Community Aspirations for the 2014/2015 biennial