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City Council Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 3 << e Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would support the option of the City paying the annual $15.00 per month contribution, starting in August as opposed to January. Councilmember Farber indicated that he is in favor of changing to a co pay system. Because the premiums for PEIP were less than HealthPartners, Council member Farber suggested that the City consider PEIP for health coverage. Lori Johnson indicated that if the Police Union did not accept the PEIP plan, the option would be open to split the group. Council member Farber suggested that the Police Union discuss this issue and consider contracting with PEIP. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED THAT ANY INCREASE IN PREMIUM FOR HEALTH INSURANCE TO BE PAID BY MEMBERS ELECTING FAMILY COVERAGE BE WAIVED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, AND THAT THE CITY INCREASE ITS CONTRIBUTION $15 PER MONTH EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1994. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. . 4.6. Consider EDA site alternatives Street Superintendent Phil Hals explained that the models of park options for the EDA site have been presented to the EDA, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Park and Recreation Commission. He indicated that the Downtown Development corporation will review the options on July 28. e It was the consensus of the Council to take no action until the park options have been reviewed by the Downtown Development Corporation. 4.7. Update on Sherburne County tippinq fee and Elk River qarbaqe rates Assistant Planner Gary Schmitz, informed the Council that the tipping fee has been decreased by the County. Gary Schmitz indicated that as a result of the tipping fee decrease, staff is recommending a refuse rate decrease of $1.00 per household per month. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A REFUSE RATE DECREASE OF $1.00 PER HOUSEHOLD PER MONTH. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.8. Update on ice arena proiect Jeff Gongoll, Chair of the Ice Arena Task Force, indicated that the Task Force has completed its responsibilities of determining the projected revenues and expenses to build and operate the proposed ice arena. He indicated that the committee felt very comfortable with the projections. The staff memo dated 7/21/94 was received by the Council. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: e --FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK OF $230,000 ANNUALLY TO BE AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE --TO FORMALLY APPOINT THE ICE HOCKEY ARENA TASK FORCE --TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.