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City Council Regnlar Meeting -11/14/05 Minutes - Page 20 choice, but in an effort to increase the pay equity for firefighters. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of the Training Manager position, but noted she would support the motion ifno consensus was available for the position. Roll Call Ayes: Maschka; Schroeder; Kough; Ihlan and Klausing. Nays: None. 11. Consider Approving a Resolution Adopting a City Council Policy for Out-of-State Travel by Councilmembers City Manager Beets reviewed the State Legislature's requirement for adoption of an out-of-state travel policy governing councilmembers; the previously presented League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) model and addition of City Council comments and additional provisions from the October 10,2005 meeting. Councilmember Schroeder opined that all Council comments had not been included, specifically related to Item 10 and attendance at National Boards or Associations. Councilmember Maschka sought clarification related to meal expense reimbursements included in the cost of registration. Substantial discussion ensued related to language of Item 10 of the policy. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn provided a personal example of potential impacts oflanguage in Item 10 related to trip reimbursements. Maschka moved, Schroeder seconded, amended language to Item 10 asfollows: "The City shall not pay for out-of-state travel when council members have announced their intention to resign, not to seek reelection, or who have been defeated in an election; [unless said council member is a member of a national committee where their vresence is required at that meeting!; h€r;;~T,'~r and, upon request, the City Council may authorize out-of-state travel for newly- elected officials who have not yet taken office in order to Resolution 10351 City Council Policy for Out-of-State Travel by Councilmembers