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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-5-5 Special FOC MEETING MINUTES HERO TRAINING CENTER 5/5/2026 FACILITY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10125 85TH STREET SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA 55016 Special MEETING – 1:00 P.M. (Microsoft Teams – In Person/Remote) One or more members may be attending remotely. 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by FOC board chair Jeffrey Dahl at 1:01 PM. The special meeting was held in person and remote via Microsoft Teams. Chair Dahl noted that due to remote participation, attendance would be taken by roll call, and all votes would require individual roll call. Members Dahl and Gorall attended remotely. 2. ROLL CALL HERO Training Coordinator Jim Smith took roll call. Committee members present: Jennifer Levitt (Cottage Grove) - Here, Brad Petersen (Cottage Grove) - Here, Jeffrey Dahl (Woodbury) - Here, Angela Gorall (Woodbury) - Here, and Jason Posel (Woodbury) – Here. Absent: Board member Brenda Malinowski (Cottage Grove). Others present: Joe Fishbach, HR Manager, City of Cottage Grove, Dan Anselment, HERO Manager and Jim Smith, HERO Training Coordinator. A quorum was confirmed with five (5) members present. Recording Secretary: Jim Smith (first meeting serving in this role). 4. REGULAR AGENDA A. HERO Center Property Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal Recommendation: Approve the 2026–2027 annual insurance premiums. Chair Dahl introduced Agenda Item 6A and asked Dan Anselment to provide context. Anselment then turned the floor over to Joe Fishbach, HR Manager from the City of Cottage Grove, who presented on the proposed insurance renewal for the 2026–2027 policy year. Fishbach provided historical premium data from the last three policy cycles. The total Property Casualty premium is proposed to increase from $40,230 to $42,363. The major driver of the increase is a recommended expansion of cybersecurity coverage from $500,000 to $2,000,000, which is the current maximum under the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). This change increased the cyber portion of the premium from $893 to $3,310 per year. Most other coverage categories remained relatively steady. One claim was filed during the prior policy year related to overhead ceiling damage in the vestibule, which was repaired. Fishbach noted this claim did not negatively impact the overall premium and the total premium is trending down relative to prior years. A new leased vehicle was also added, resulting in a minor increase to the Auto liability category. Workers’ Compensation is proposed at $7,471 with a $1,000 deductible. Chair Dahl stated the increase appeared consistent with inflation and cost-of-living adjustments and expressed appreciation for the expanded cybersecurity coverage. A brief off-agenda discussion occurred regarding health insurance premium trends. Levitt noted Cottage Grove is budgeting for approximately a 10% increase for the coming year with a clearer market outlook expected around August. Angela Gorall noted their agency experienced a 39% health insurance premium increase. No further questions from the committee. Motion: To approve the 2026–2027 annual insurance premiums as follows: Workers Compensation at $7,471 with a $1,000 deductible; and Property Casualty at $42,363 with a $2,500 deductible and $2,000,000 cybersecurity coverage. Motion made by: Jennifer Levitt Seconded by: Jason Posel. Roll Call Vote: Jennifer Levitt – Aye Brad Petersen – Aye Jeffrey Dahl – Aye Angela Gorall – Aye Jason Posel – Aye Motion carried 5 to 0. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Dahl extended recognition to Dan Anselment and the HERO Training Center team for their efforts during the Annual Report Presentation held the prior week. Chair Dahl stated it was a great success, and the presentation was well done. 5. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Jason Posel and seconded by Angela Gorall. Roll Call Vote: Jennifer Levitt – Aye Brad Peterson – Aye Jeffrey Dahl – Aye Angela Gorall – Aye Jason Posel – Aye Motion carried 5 to 0. Meeting adjourned at approximately 1:11 PM.