01-06-2004 Special City Council Minutes

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City Council Minutes January 6, 2004 Page 7 ---------------------------- 7.7. Health Insurance Benefit for City Employees The Council discussed the $375 the city pays toward employee health insurance. The City Clerk noted that the money can now be used in the flexible spending plan and if it is not used in the plan it will be taxed. Council Member Ryan suggested that the flexible spending plan be expanded in the future to allow employees more options. 7.8. Update on Highway 371 Project The City Clerk noted that there were letters from residents in the Council packets regarding the Highway 371 project. 7.9. JOBZ The City Clerk noted that the following JOBZ zones were approved: the industrial park, the irrigation fields, Whalen Woods, and Babinski property. The properties not approved included Brunes Royce and the downtown development district. The Council discussed future improvements to the existing industrial park. Council Member Sjoblad suggested that the comprehensive plan be considered prior to making any improvements. It was the consensus of the Council to form a committee to work on the long- range plans for the industrial park. The following Council Members volunteered to serve on the committee: Council Member Sjoblad, Council Member Bolz- Andolshek, and Council Member Ryan. 7.10. Update on Sale of City Buildings The Clerk updated the Council on the appraisals that were received for the buildings the City intends to sell. Discussion was held regarding the method for selling the buildings. The Council suggested advertising in the Star Tribune, Brainerd Daily Dispatch and in the Echo. 7.11. Crow Wing County Comprehensive Plan The Clerk suggested that the Council pass comments and suggestions concerning the Crow Wing County Comprehensive Plan on to Chuck Marohn. She noted that Mr. Marohn will be attending the public hearing and will pass the City's comments on to the County.