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Elk River City Council Meeting June 27, 1994 Page 5 e for nine single family lots. He indicated that one of the main concems during preliminary plat approval relates to the Outlot A, which is proposed to be a landscaped center island at the end of the cul-de-sac. The City Planner stated that the developer has proposed to deed one-ninth undivided interest to each of the nine lots in the plat. Councilmember Holmgren questioned whether a landscape plan for the cul-de- sac has been provided. Steve Ach indicated that a concept plan has been provided, however, it will need to be finalized. He suggested adding number eleven to Exhibit B of the Resolution approving the final plat. Condition 11 would state the following: "The landscape plan for Outlot A must be submitted for staff approval and completed within twelve months from the date of filing the plat." COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 94-72, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF HERITAGE LANDING 2ND ADDITION, WITH THE ADDITION OF ITEM 11 PERTAINING TO A LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR OUTLOT A. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. ------------------------ ------------------------ e Jim Soderberg addressed the Council. He stated he was the court appointed representative of Lake Orono Estates apartments. He questioned whether the City could provide some type of grant or assistance for the remodeling of the apartments. The City Council suggested that Mr. Soderberg contact Bill Rubin, the Economic Development Coordinator. 7.7. Update on employee health insurance Finance Director Lori Johnson informed the Council that the City's current health coverage contract through HealthPartners has indicated that the City's insurance rates will increase 36% on August 1, 1994. She indicated that the increase as premiums to $215.93 for single coverage and $683.64 for family coverage. Those employees selecting family coverage will see an increase in insurance cost from $211.06 per month to $431.52 per month; or an extra $180.58 per month deducted from their paycheck starting July 14. Lori Johnson provided the Council with preliminary quotes from PEIP, and with a survey on what other communities provide for employee health insurance. She also provided the Council with employee options and employer options. Some of the employer options that were discussed by the Council included implementation of a cafeteria plan, and changing the coverage to a co-pay plan with deductibles. She stated that the contract is being rebid with bids accepted until July 19,1994. Council member Dietz indicated he would like to see the City change to an 80120 plan. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he supported the rebidding for a different insurance carrier. e Council member Holmgren indicated he would like to postpone taking the increased premium out of the employees' payroll checks in July.