(KLZA)-- Pawnee City Council members approved a new health insurance plan with Blue Cross / Blue Shield through the Nebraska Association of County Officials when they met Monday evening.

The plan includes a 5.5 percent premium increase and deductibles for the insured increased. 

The council approved hiring Laura Poskochil as a part-time Utility Billing Clerk.  

Council members also voted to reopen the parks, playgrounds and shelters in Pawnee  City, reminding those using the facilities to maintain social distancing.  The restrooms will not reopen.

The Pawnee City swimming pool will not open this summer.  The Ecofinish on the pool is flaking and needs to be repaired.  The company that did the pool renovation is to be contacted.  The work has a 10-year warranty and the pool was only open for one season.  The City will also be looking into  a mudjacking project to fill voids  under the pool.