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MAY-J5-2003 D4:]]PM FROM-ERMU 763-44]-8098 T-TO2 P.004/006 F-315 Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission May 13, 2003 James Tralle moved to provide Utilities employees with Vision Coverage. motion. After further discussion, James Tralle withdrew his motion. Jerry Talde seconded the John Dietz moved to adjust the employee contribution to their health, and dental to 23% of the actual premium per employee, and to provide each. employee with Vision coverage, at a cost of $10.00 per year, per employee. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. James Tralle asked about the employer matching funds for a 457K Plan, that the employees have requested. Topics of discussion were tenus, length of employment, and whether or not stipulations would be made. John Dietz explained that he reviewed the issue with the City Council, and that they felt a 457K plan would be inappropriate, and urged that it not be granted. John Dietz also discussed results of his survey, with the one compiled by Staff. John Dietz presented a wage plan as follows: 3.00% to the four managers, and 3.77% to all remaining employees, with no allowance for a 457K Plan. Jerry Takle noted that he was part of a 457K Plan at his employment, and feels the plan is very good, and would like to offer it to the Utilities employees. James Tralle feels the Utility is different from the City, and that the 457K Plan should be awarded. James Tralle moved to issue a 457K Plan to all employees, as follows: 3% of annual wage, to a cap of $2,000.00, and to increase wages for all employees at 3.77%. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1, John Dietz voting nae. James Tralle thanked the attendhag employees for theft presence at the meeting. 6.1 Review Spill Protection Plan Bryan Adams reviewed the new SPCC regulations that require ERMU to revise the current plan, and incorporate the new rules. Adoption of the new plan must be done by August 17, 2004, with implementation by February 18, 2005. Associated Consultants Engineers has revised our plan to satisfy the new rules. Dietz questioned how the plan requirements will actually be done. Bryan Adams responded with possible scenarios for compliance. James Tralle moved to receive, and file the new plata, and authorize the implementation of the plata. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.