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City Council Minutes Page 4 November 12, 2002 sanitary sewer and watermain into the neighborhood and constructing permanent urban style streets. The City Engineer indicated that the City has been discussing this issue with the neighborhood since 1990, but due to the limited number of signed easements the City has not moved ahead with a project. The City Engineer indicated that the City is currently maintaining the road even though not all the easements are in the City's possession. Terry Maurer recommended that no further action on an urban street and water/sewer project be taken until all of the easements are submitted. Councilmember Tveite suggested that the City take a step back and not maintain the road until all easements are submitted. The Council concurred to reconsider maintenance of the street. Mayor Klinzing requested staff to send a letter to the residents informing them that easements are necessary for the City to maintain the road and informing them of their option to petition for improvements. 5.7.C. Pavement Rehabilitation Program City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that an informational meeting was held to inform residents of the pavement rehabilitation program. He indicated that 75 notices were mailed and about 20 residents attended the meeting. He further indicated that no one who attended the meeting was against the project. Terry Maurer indicated that he would proceed with the feasibility study. 5.8. Consider Resolution Adopting the 2003 Pay Plan for Non-Organized Employees and consideration of 2003 Health Insurance Contract Finance Director LoriJohnson presented the revised pay plan for Council consideration. She indicated that the pay plan authorizes a 3% cost of living increase for employees and addressed the building inspectors pay situation. LoriJohnson also reviewed the options for health insurance. She indicated that our current insurance would increase by 20%. She stated that a $500 deductible 80/20 plan would show a 17% reduction in the proposal premiums and a $1,000 deductible would show a 23% reduction. It was the consensus of the Council to consider the $500 deductible plan plus the original co-pay option for employees. The Finance Director also discussed the request by the Wellness Committee for an employee discount to participate in adult wellness related programs offered by the recreation department. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the requested discount of a 50 percent reduction in the resident rate. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-104 ADOPTING THE 2003 PAY PLAN FOR NON-ORGANIZED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE WELLNESS BENEFITS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.9. Consider Appointment to Park and Recreation Commission Michele McPherson indicated that ArthurJackett has submitted an application for appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. It was the consensus of the Council to interview Mr. Jackett prior to considering an appointment. 6.1. Skateboards Counci_Imember Dietz requested staff to see if it was lawful to have a skateboard facility on private property for use by the owner.