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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 12, 2008 Page 8 City Manager Malinen advised that it was his intent to have it as a Deparhnent Assistant, with the capacity of Firefighter, and concurred that the position descrip- tion was not accurate or consistent with that intent. Councilmember Pust questioned if there was any other pension considerations, specifically to the Volunteer Relief Association, that needed to be considered. City Manager Malinen advised that this would become afull-time position, and would not be eligible for those benefits. After further discussion, and proposed language revisions, it was Council consen- sus that the title, first line of the job description and scope of responsibility be re- vised for consistency and intent, and returned at a future meeting for Council re- view and consideration. c. Adopt a Resolution Revising Resolution 10540 relating to Fire Relief Associa- tion By-Laws (Former Consent Item 7.b) At the request of Mayor Klausing, City Manager Bill Malinen briefly reviewed the request for corrections to the previously approved Fire Relief Association By- Laws, as indicated. Mr. Malinen noted the revisions had previously been ap- proved by the Relief Association, prior to City Council adoption of Resolution No. 10570 in November of 2007. Councilmember Ihlan opined that she didn't remember reviewing the specific is- sue identified in Attachment B, Section 52B entitled, "Membership and Dues;" or a review of the background information or a subsequent policy discussion. Councilmember Pust further questioned whether the proposed language was in violation of the State's Human Rights Act; and requested the City's legal counsel to review and make recommendation prior to adoption. City Attorney Scott Anderson suggested that his office provide a review and ad- vice on this issue, given the specialized law on firefighters and relief associations. The City Attorney was requested to review the issue and advise, and staff was re- quested to return with background information and past City Council discussion information, for City Council review and consideration. d. Approve Northwestern College Public improvement Contract (former Con- sent Agenda Item 7.i) At the request of Mayor Klausing, City Manager Bill Malinen briefly reviewed the request for Council approval of the Public Improvement Contract as pre- sented.