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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission April 10, 2007 6.3 Review Health Care Savings Plan for Emnloyees A few years ago, ERMU employees were researching a Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System. At that time it was a new program with little history and all employees needed to participate. Unanimous consensus was not achieved so the research stopped. There is again a large interest by ERMU employees to utilize the state administered HCSP program that allows tax free wages to be set aside in a savings plan to be used to pay health insurance and out of pocket medical bills after retirement. The issue remains that all employees must participate in this plan. An employee vote was conducted and 85% of the employees were interested. Discussion followed regarding the policy and the percentage of interest. Jerry Gumphrey feels there are other programs out there that do not mandate all employees to participate. Staff was directed to investigate other programs and return with findings. This issue was tabled and will be revisited at a future meeting. 6.1 Review & Consider 2006 Audit Steve McDonald reviewed the 2006 audit. The audit went well with recommendation of having more documentation on journal entries. Jerry Gumphrey asked if there are any other items or concerns and Steve McDonald responded no. Jerry Gumphrey commended staff on a good job. Jerry Takle asked if the IRS reporting was checked against W-2's. Steve McDonald assured the commission that had been done. Because of future changes in auditing requirements, it is recommended to continue refining internal policies and procedures. James Tralle moved to receive and file the 2006 Audit. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carved 3-0. 5.1 Staff Up-dates Bryan Adams discussed the importance of the CO2 emission legislation. A proposed Resolution was presented to the commission. Staff recommends adopting this Resolution, so it can be forwarded to State Legislators. Jerry Gumphrey moved to adopt the "Resolution in Support of Balanced Climate Change Legislation", and send to everyone involved. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carved 3-0. Bryan Adams along with the supervisors gave a presentation to the City staff about Elk River Municipal Utilities. Glenn Sundeen updated the current projects and some wire theft. David Berg said staff continues to upgrade meters. Maintenance on Well #5 will soon be complete.