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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECEMBER 17, 1991 <br />Roseville survey have not changed dramatically. The <br />Administrator stated that the compensation as proposed <br />by the City is more than competitive unless the Fire <br />Department is competing with the very large <br />departments. The Administrator pointed out that the <br />goal is not that the City of Little Canada will pay <br />less than other departments, but rather will pay <br />compensation at a rate that is competitive. <br />Zietlow stated that the Fire Department is getting <br />further behind all the time. Zietlow stated that <br />manpower is one of the Department's highest priorities <br />and the most important asset the Fire Department has. <br />Zietlow pointed out that the Roseville Fire Department <br />is getting $7, and under the funding proposed by the <br />City, Little Canada's Department would get $5. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that Zietlow is <br />comparing with neighboring cities and not cities of <br />similar size. <br />Scalze agreed, and pointed out that the City has always <br />used comparisons with cities of similar size. <br />Liebel did not feel that $7 per hour was too much. The <br />comment was made that the City has the money, why can't <br />it provide the $7 per hour funding. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that relief benefits <br />are also a part of the Fire Department's budget. If <br />the Department wishes to compare with the City of <br />Roseville, their relief benefits are $1,500 per year of <br />service compared to Little Canada's at $2,000 per year <br />of service. <br />Hanson asked the fire fighters where they proposed the <br />additional $10,000 come from. <br />Scalze pointed out that it would have to come from <br />capital funds. Scalze also stated that the City has <br />cut other departments' funding to try to provide as <br />much funding to the Fire Department as possible. <br />Scalze pointed out that with the exception of the <br />Administrator and Fire Department, all other <br />out-of-town conferences have been cut from the budget <br />this year. Scalze pointed out that the City has made a <br />lot of cuts, and has cut Public Works to the point <br />where it is hurting itself. <br />The Chief felt the issue was at a stalemate at this <br />point. The Chief suggested that it is apparent that <br />the City agrees to fund $13,500 in capital <br />improvements, and suggested that he meet with the <br />Page 18 <br />