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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 03, 2008 Page 19 c. Consider Transition of Firefighter Positions to Regular Full-time Status Fire Chief Rich Gasaway and Deputy Chief Tim O'Neill addressed previously City Council authorization in August of 2006 to hire two full-time limited term positions on a trial basis. Chief Gasaway referenced the written Request for Council Action dated March 3, 2008 outlining objectives of the hiring, and addi- tional data related to that temporary hiring. Chief Gasaway noted Relief Associa- tion by-law changes based on that hiring; and requested Council authorization to transition the positions from "limited term" full-time positions to "regular" full- time status. Discussion included utilizing existing personnel rather than posting vacancies; confirming that there would be no additional benefits beyond future COLA ad- justments anticipated; additional stabilization issues for- day-time coverage; any anticipated 2009 budget ramifications; positive adjustments and reallocation of cost savings for and increased hours in training of personnel; use of full-time staff for administrative duties normally paid for part-time employees; and reductions in staffing levels by having more reliable and consistent staffing . Roe moved, Ihlan seconded, authorizing the transition of two "limited-term" full- time positions to "regular" full-time status in the City's Fire Department. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Pust; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None. d. Recommendation for "Welcome to Roseville" Sign Concept Public Works Director Duane Schwartz presented the written recommendations for "Welcome to Roseville" sign concepts following the Public Works, Environ- ment and Transportation Commission's study. The report suggested three appro- priate locations: 1) East border of Roseville at Rice Street entering on the westbound lanes of Highway 36; 2) North end of Roseville from the north on Lexington Avenue; and 3) On Snelling Avenue. Mr. Schwartz advised that these locations had adequate right-of--way and suffi- cient visibility if the signs were installed, and that other potential locations had higher traffic volumes and right-of--way constraints. The Commission recommended a design concept, included in the report, similar to Roseville City Parks signs, with costs varying depending on their size and in- stallation; with a typical 4' x 8' sign installed at a cost of approximately $4,500, and including a logo panel across the bottom to allow installation of service em- blems of various service organizations, with the signs constructed of Cedar or a