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City Council Minutes Page 5 October 28, 2002 Mayor Klinzing indicated that although the City is not budgeting $15,000 for leasing the gym at the Boys and Girls Club, the club could sd]/be leased by the City for some programming as needed. It was the consensus of the Council to purchase $16, 550 of requested computers in 2002 instead of 2003. These purchases were discussed at the August 26, 2002, budget meeting. Discussion was held regarding the pay plan. Finance Director Lori Johnson indicated that the pay plan shows a 3% increase in wages and a $10 per month increase toward employee health insurance consistent with Council direction at a previous budget worksession. Discussion was held regarding the City's health insurance. Lori Johnson indicated that a 20% increase is proposed. Discussion took place regarding the possibility of looking at a deductible plan in order to reduce employee premiums. It was the Council consensus to authorize staff to look into costs of a deductible plan. The City Administrator noted that the building inspectors are being paid above the top of the pay plan which puts the City out of compliance with the comparable worth law. Discussion was held regarding this issue and it ~vas the consensus of the Council that the building inspectors receive the COLA 3% increase over and above the $3,000 they received earlier in the year. It was the consensus of the Council to consider the pay plan at a later date to allow staff time to look at other health insurance opdons. 6. Other Business Councilmember Dietz requested staff to look into an issue regarding a car parked in the street for an extended period of time with a for-sale sign on it. 7. Staff Updates There were no staff updates. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Fdinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk Pdver City Council at 10:30 p.m. Sandra Peine City Clerk