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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 19, 2009 Page 13 Human Resources Director Eldona Bacon summarized consideration of 2010 em- ployee benefits insurance renewals and cafeteria plan contributions, as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated October 19, 2009. Ms. Bacon reviewed the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, with two bid de- cline letters based on the perceived risk of the group; Medica's renewal rate at fif- teen percent (15%) based on the positive decline in claims, allowing for a lower premium increase than in past years, but not sufficiently reduced in the review committee's view. Ms. Bacon noted that the report on page three should have in- dicated Health Partners, not Blue Cross as stated. Ms. Bacon reviewed Health Partners' proposal, various tiers, and increases/decreases to the specific plans al- ready offered by the City but providing better overall benefits to employees. Ms. Bacon advised that the employee review committee had reviewed the bids of both vendors, and was recommending Health Partners as best suited to the City's needs at this time. Ms. Bacon reviewed the open enrollment period and prepara- tion of documents by year end. Ms. Bacon referenced Attachment A of the Re- quest for Council Action, and recommended split of the increase, based on budget constraints, and the overall $50,000 increase from the 2009 budget. Ms. Bacon further reviewed the other employee benefit premiums for dental, life and long-term disability, advising that the City's self-funded dental claims versus premiums had shown a favorable year through the city/county consortium over a three year contract with rates holding flat for that contract term and no anticipated changes in plan or rates through 2011. Discussion included the aggregate premium increases and their application with every employee to experience a $25/month increase; and impacts to single, sin- gle+ one, and family coverage premiums. Klausing moved, Johnson seconded, approval of the 2010 employee insurance programs and fund allocations as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated October 19, 2009; as per the respective contracts represented; subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. c. Approve City Abatement for Unresolved Violations of City Code at 807 Sandhurst Drive Permit Coordinator Munson reviewed the request for abatement as detailed in the staff report dated October 19, 2009; providing a visual update on the property as of today of this foreclosed, vacant, single-family home at 807 Sandhurst, who's