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City Council Regular Meeting - 11/14/05 Minutes - Page 19 Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of the motion; expressing offense that the City Manager had brought forward the proposed training position again. Councilmember Schroeder opined that the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief were originally hired full-time to provide training, and they should be required to do so, without the attempted hiring of another position. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of a Training Manager position that would allow a higher pay range for firefighters. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of a Training Manager position, but expressed his support of this motion if it provided a pay increase, and there was no consensus for adding the Training Manager. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of the motion; opining that the Fire Chief should provide training; and asked Chief Gasaway to respond to public concerns raised regarding his recent training trip to Colorado. Fire Chief Rich Gasaway Fire Chief Gasaway advised that his recent meeting in Colorado was not training-related. Chief Gasaway noted that, as a Presidential appointee serving on the Medal of Valor Review Board to determine recipients of heroism awards, but it had nothing to do with training. Chief Gasaway further noted that he did attend a conference in Denver, CO, and served on the committee that planned the conference; and that his tuition, room, and air fare was paid by that committee. Chief Gasaway advised that he had taught two classes while in Denver, but there had been no additional expense to the City of Roseville. Chief Gasaway respectfully noted that what activities or training he participated in when not on duty in Roseville, was his personal business; and if he had conflicts during a work week from other interests, he would be using his vacation time from the City of Roseville. Councilmember Maschka spoke in opposition to the Training Manager position. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion, not as his first