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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 1991 being requested could not be funded. The Fire Department has proposed this compensation be increased from about $3 per hour to $7 per hour. The increase the City can fund is from $3 per hour to $5.50 per hour. Fahey stated that the fire fighters get paid very little for putting their lives on the line. Fahey also stated that the Fire Department's allocation for remunerations is very low compared to other fire departments. Fahey agreed that a workshop was needed. Blesener pointed out that in other years the City has never cut the Fire Department's budget, but this year the department had proposed an increase in the bottom line of approximately 700. Scalze stated that the Council understands the Fire Department's position, but pointed out that there are no additional dollars available. Blesener pointed out that while the bottom line cannot change, perhaps there could be a reallocation of dollars within the budget. Scalze pointed out that the City has cut public works to the point where it is hurting itself. There is only so much that can be cut from the budget, and stated that all departments are struggling. There was no one else from the general public present wishing to comment. Upon motion by Blesener, seconded by LaValle, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 91-12-417 - ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Scalze, Collova, Hanson. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Blesener stated that given the City's financial position it is his feeling that the 10o gambling funds collected by the City should be allocated to the City and Fire Department's capital improvement needs beginning the first of the year. Page 9