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Elk River City Council June 5, 1995 Page 4 e indicated that the City currently has 48 eligible employees, which means only one additional employee could be added to the City prior to July 1, 1996 for renewal under the Minnesota Care Provisions. Lori Johnson explained that if the City intends to change coverage in July of 1995 in order to get lower premiums, and the City does not qualify for renewal in 1996, it would then be subject to market rates and could be denied coverage on the basis of the City's claims and health history information. Lori Johnson distributed a handout of health insurance bids. She explained that Group Health has indicated it would decrease its rates by 31 .87 percent for an August 1 renewal. Lori Johnson informed the Council that quotes listed in the health insurance bid handout are subject to change because companies have not had a chance to get back to the City with the exact quotes. It was the consensus of the City Council to take no action until the June 19th City Council meeting. The City Council agreed to continue its current contribution to the Family Coverage until this issue is resolved. 5.10 Authorization to Hire COPS FAST Officer e Police Chief Tom Zerwas informed the Council that the selection process has been completed for the police officer position funded by the COPS FAST Grant. Chief Zerwas recommended that the Council make a conditional offer of employment to Richard Weis contingent on him successfully passing his psychological and medical examinations. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO EMPLOY RICHARD WEIS OF FRIDLEY AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER EFFECTIVE JUNE 21, 1995, CONTINGENT ON HIM SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:03 p.m. 6. Open Mike David Hassen spoke to the Council about how he felt the continued growth of Elk River is affecting the quality and quantity of employees in the city. He stated that the quality and quantity of employees is deteriorating due to the increase demand for jobs which makes for less dedication of employees. 7.1 Dennis Anderson Request For Comprehensive Land Use Desiqnation From MR (Medium Density Residentiall To HB (Hiqhway Businessl 7.2 Dennis Anderson Request For Rezoninq From Rl C (Sinqle Family Residential) To PUD (Planned Unit Development!, ZC 95-4 e Mayor Duitsman indicated that Dennis Anderson has submitted a letter of withdrawal of his application for comprehensive land use designation and zone change. Mayor Duitsman read the letter from Dennis Anderson which was distributed at the Council meeting.