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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri127, 2009 Page 5 Public Works Superintendent Duane Schwartz advised that this was a separate document, referenced in the Comprehensive Plan; and that the Metropolitan Council would be looking for it to be in place prior to their ultimate approval of the Comprehensive Plan, as stipulated in their preliminary review of the Plan. Klausing moved, Johnson seconded, approval of the City of Roseville's Water Supply Plan, as mandated by Minnesota State Statutes. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan. Motion carried. 9. General Ordinances for Adoption 10. Presentations 11. Public Hearings 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Approve 2010 Benefits Contribution Incentive Human Resources Director Eldona Bacon provided an update and recommenda- tion from the City's Benefits and Wellness Committee to further advance the City's consumer-driven health care plan and wellness program, based on further education and a focus on preventative care for City employees and their families. Ms. Bacon advised that the Committee had reviewed 2008 accomplishments and future goals, and was recommending furthering the foundation established in 2009, for advancing health of staff and minimizing health insurance rate increases through that preventative care and awareness aspect. Ms. Bacon noted that the City had experienced a slight decrease in claims over the last year, and were hopeful that this was in response and indicative of that wellness awareness focus. Ms. Bacon noted that only 30% of the City's staff was doing preventative health care, while the national average was approximately 80%. Ms. Bacon advised that this poor participation by the employee health insurance pool in preventative checks was responsible for the City's higher claims and rates. Ms. Bacon advised that Management and the Benefits Committee were recom- mending directing a larger share of the Council-approved benefits contribution to those employees choosing to complete certain wellness-oriented initiatives prior to the beginning of the 2010 health insurance year; proposed to be $10 per month, or $120 per year additional.