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City Council Minutes November 5, 2013 Page 4 of 10 -------------------------- 5.3. Wellness Committee Update Chief Klang informed the Council that the Wellness Committee is considering incentives to improve the participation in the City's Wellness program. Nancy Malecha stated that the existing wellness program was previously adopted by the Council. She explained that the Committee is considering an incentive of paid time off for 2015 and is questioning if this is something the Council would consider. Mayor Adams and Council Member Akerson requested information on what it would cost the City of all employees were given finro days off. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Committee to move forward with drafting a program. 5.4. Liabilitv Covera4e Mark Jurchen explained the City must state each year whether it wishes to waive the statutory tort liability limits to the extent of the coverage purchased. He recommended that the City not waive the liability limits. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO NOT WAIVE THE STATUTORY TORT LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Delinquent Billinq — Certification to Taxes The Clerk noted that state statute allows the City to collect on delinquent utility payments by certifying the delinquent amount to the property taxes. Mayor Adams asked if there was anyone present who wished to contest their assessment. There was no one present. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO CERTIFY THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS TO TAXES FOR COLLECTION. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1 Plannina Commission Reqort Report given by Justin Burslie. Justin stated that the Planning Commission held one public hearing regarding penalties for land use violations. He stated that the issue was tabled for further review. 6.2. Wellhead Protection Plan Apqroval