A special meeting was called to order on April 30, 2007 at 6 p.m. by Mayor Tammy Konz. Councilmembers present: Tammy Konz, Eric Loewen and Joe Krippner with DuWayne Orbeck arriving at 6:30 p.m. and Chris Jansky arriving at 7 p.m. Councilmembers absent: None. Others present: Leanne Kunze, Chris Langness, Al Nagel, Kelvin Nelson, Chad Johnson, Ed Borman, Jim Frilstad, Tom Ethan, Bradley DeWolf, Russ Pearson, Keith Markwardt, Jerome Kuechle, Bruce Batzer and Chris Jeppesen. Al Nagel and Kelvin Nelson of Minnesota Benefit Advisors, Inc. gave a presentation on Health, Dental, Life and Short and Long Term disability for full time City employees. Different options and health education was discussed. Motion Loewen/Krippner to approve the following benefit coverage for all full time employees with Minnesota Benefit Advisors, LLC as follows: – Health Insurance with Medica under the MIC 1000-20 plan for two years running from June 1, 2007 to June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009. – Dental Insurance with Health Partners open access Plan with an annual maximum of $1,000.00, deductible of $25.00, basic care of 80% and major care of 50%. – Life, Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability – to remain same with Lincoln Mutual and change agent of record to Minnesota Benefit Advisors, LLC. – To change Agenda of Record on all above coverage to Minnesota Benefit Advisors, LLC. – To pay 100% of the premium for employee and family coverage. Motion passed. Tom Ethan reviewed the process for the City WEB site. Motion Loewen/Jansky to appoint an Information Management Committee of Tammy Konz, Joe Krippner and Dianne Robinson to bring this WEB site to completion and authorize Mayor Konz to make non monetary decisions if needed. Motion passed. Bradley DeWolf of Bolton & Menk, Inc. presented a Professional Engineering Proposal for municipal engineering. Russ Pearson of Pearson Bros. Inc. was present to give the Council an overview of his business and possibly moving part of their business to Kimball. Bruce Batzer of Astech (competitor) also appeared. Rezoning of Highway Commercial property, hours of operation and city water and sewer was discussed. Councilmember Eric Loewen felt that the City would work with any new business. Jerome Kuechle addressed the parking issue on Hazel Ave. W. and the City’s interest in his commercial property on Main St. for possible police office. Councilmember Jansky addressed building onto the fire hall. Removal of property from tax role if City purchased was noted. Mayor Konz relayed a proposal from the Police Department in reference to the vacant full time position. Mayor Konz will speak with Chief Frilstad about hourly rate for this position. Motion Orbeck/Loewen to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Dianne Robinson Clerk/treasurer
