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December 9, 2014 Page 8 of 9 establishing the 2015 utility rates and charges. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Amendment to the Employee Cafeteria Plan Effective January 1, 2015. Report No. 14-316. City Manager Lotter stated the City has had an employee cafeteria plan for many years. The plan provides employees with the opportunity to use pre-tax dollars to pay certain benefit costs by entering into a salary reduction arrangement. Under federal tax laws (IRS), the arrangement allows employees to save social security and income taxes on the amount of the salary reduction. She explained that the IRS has increased the maximum limit that can be contributed to a health care reimbursement account from $2,500 to $2,550. He explained that staff would like to amend its plan to match this limit and recommended the Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the amendment to the employee cafeteria plan effective January 1, 2015. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adopt a Resolution authorizing the amendment to the employee cafeteria plan effective January 1, 2015. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter appreciated the Council’s comments regarding the budget and for the months of work involved in getting to this point. He reported this was a highly demanding year for him and a great deal was accomplished in New Brighton. He provided comment on the City’s achievements in 2014. He was pleased with the financial position the City was in going into the future. He believed New Brighton was an amazing community to live and work in. He appreciated the Council’s continued support, availability, flexibility and leadership. He looked forward to another great year in 2015. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she recently attended a Cable Commission meeting. She anticipated that the group would continue to change over the next year and has agreed to meet only six times in the next year. She explained that cost savings measures were currently being reviewed by the group. She believed that Shoreview was still withdrawing from the group. She was excited that CenturyLink was interested in bringing their cable products to the metro area. This would provide residents with another option for their cable television and high speed internet needs. Further discussion ensued regarding the plans CenturyLink had for the north metro suburbs. She wished everyone a very Merry Christmas. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the EDC would not meet in December. He requested the Council consider holding a joint EDC meeting early in 2015. He thanked the residents and local business owners for making New Brighton a great community. He thanked the Council for addressing the business of the City in a professional manner. He thanked staff for their efforts on behalf of the City and its residents. He wished everyone a safe and Happy Holiday season. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub wished everyone Happy Holidays. He appreciated the Council’s assistance over the past year, and thanked his wife for the sacrifices she made in order for him 7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Amendment to the Employee Cafeteria Plan Effective January 1, 2015. Report No. 14-316. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates