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Councilmember Stoesz concurred with Councilmember Ruhland regarding wage injustice and <br /> added an additional consideration is that the younger generation coming into the workforce is <br /> not motivated by retirement and 401K plans;that they need to be incentivized with wages. He is <br /> in support of Option C. <br /> Councilmember Lyden suggested tabling the item at the meeting to allow for further discussion. <br /> Mayor Rafferty stated he did not want this matter further delayed as it has been pending since <br /> June. <br /> Mayor Rafferty entertained commentary from the audience: <br /> Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, commented that the City could get involved in a joint fire <br /> department. He also said that volunteer firefighters work because of a desire to serve their <br /> community not because of financial motivation. Just throwing money at it will only get people <br /> who are motivated by money. <br /> Further discussion was postponed until the regular meeting. <br /> Mayor Rafferty walked through the remainder of the agenda. Staff provided brief overviews of <br /> agenda items and staff reports. <br /> Regarding Agenda Item 6F, Mr. Christopher Stowe commented on his concerns with the sale of <br /> property to Rice Industries; he said that he would purchase the property for $1000.00. <br /> Community Development Michael Grochala discussed the basis for the sale. <br /> The work session concluded at 6:27 PM. <br /> These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on November 13, <br /> 2023. <br /> Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob tta" -rty, Mayor <br />