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<br /> <br />Councilmember Cavegn inquired what this change will solve and added that he <br />does not see a qualification for standard of pay for this position. He added that by <br />passing this compensation amendment, the City will create a situation where <br />other positions will request a similar review. Councilmember Cavegn proposed <br />alternative motions: <br /> <br />1) Complete a wage study for all positions; <br />2) Complete a study of the fire department with the public safety aid funds. <br />Mayor Rafferty inquired if Councilmember Stoesz wished to amend his motion; <br />Councilmember Stoesz did not wish to amend his motion. <br />Councilmember Ruhland inquired what changed on the job description to cause <br />the change in grade? Manager Sawyer advised that there were not major changes <br />to the core requirements for the position, only small tweaks were made. <br />Councilmember Ruhland then suggested that the City contacts the consultant who <br />completed the 2018 report related to the fire department and inquire if a discount <br />could be given if the 2108 report was updated rather than completely redone. <br />Councilmember Lyden stated that the focus cannot remain just on pay as the issue <br />is greater than just that. He stated he provided a written statement to Council in <br />August and asked that his statement again be included in the minutes as it still <br />provides his views on this matter. He advised he supports Councilmember <br />Cavegn’s suggestions and position on this topic. The written statement of <br />Councilmember Lyden is attached hereto for inclusion in the record. <br />Councilmember Cavegn then suggested that consideration of this item be pushed <br />out until after a study is conducted. He added that if a study shows support for <br />this change, he would vote for it. <br /> <br /> <br />4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT <br />No report. <br /> <br />5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br />No report. <br /> <br /> <br />RESULT: CARRIED [3-2] <br />MOVER: Stoesz <br />SECONDER: Ruhland <br />AYES: Ruhland, Stoesz, Rafferty <br />NAYS Lyden, Cavegn <br /> <br />49