--- title: 6023 2025 Ramsey Spec Purp ## author: LB CARLSON, LLP date: D:20260602074655-05'00' --- ## City of Ramsey ## Agenda ## City Council Work Session Tuesday, June 9, 2026 5:30 pm ## Lake Itasca Room, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Remote Attendance available at www.cityoframsey.com/meetings. Those joining remotely and requesting to speak are asked to use a webcam when speaking. 1.Call to Order 2.Topics for Discussion ## 1.Discussion Regarding Implementing Online Benefits ## 2.Consider Support of Gap Assistance (Loan) and Assumption of Mortgage Agreement for ARAA Sports ## Facility Project ## 3.Review of Existing and Proposed Fiber Optic Service Providers within the City of Ramsey ## 4.Review 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Management Report & Special Purpose Report 3.Topics for Future Discussion ## 1.Review Future Topics/Calendar 4.Mayor/Council/Staff Input 1.Update on Outside Committees 5.Adjournment* *Note: the City Council may motion to recess this Work Session meeting and reconvene after the regular City Council meeting if items on the agenda are not completed. Our Mission: To work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient government services 2. 1. ## CC Work Session ## Meeting Date: 06/09/2026 ## Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Strive for high organizational morale and employee retention. ## Information ## Title: ## Discussion Regarding Implementing Online Benefits ## Purpose/Background: The purpose of this discussion is to seek approval to move ahead to the next step in automating HR processes related to employee benefits. Last June, the City Council authorized staff to add several NeoGov products, including CORE HR, E-Forms, Onboard and Perform. All of those additions have been implemented. However, these additions do not include the benefits' module which staff feels is the last step in the process. Staff is eager to bring benefits online and would like to begin online benefits now, so that it is in place for the upcoming annual open enrollment process. Online benefits administration is faster, cheaper, more accurate, and far easier for both HR and employees than paper forms, such as: Less risk of error Instant updates Automated workflows 24/7 access — Employees can enroll or update information from home, on mobile, or during open enrollment without scheduling time with HR. Clearer information — Online portals include plan comparisons, cost calculators, and FAQs that help employees make better decisions. Faster confirmation — Employees get immediate verification that their elections were submitted. Better data protection — Digital systems use encryption and access controls Audit trails — Every change is timestamped, which simplifies audits and compliance Real-time analytics — HR can see enrollment progress, participation rates, and cost projections instantly. Cleaner data — Standardized digital inputs make it easier to integrate with payroll, HRIS, …