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City Council Regular Meeting — 08/22/OS <br />Minutes - Page 2S <br />service. Mr. Beets noted that one of the objectives of the <br />department had been to reorganize how firefighting was manned <br />to provide better response times and service. Mr. Beets further <br />noted that the position would provide more consistent, reliable <br />fire protection during weekdays, during the daytime, which was <br />the most vulnerable to fires and other emergencies; and should <br />be budget-neutral while providing the improved service. <br />Klausing moved, Ihlan seconded, approval of a full-time <br />Firefrghter/Shif� Supervisar/Training Manager position. <br />Mayor Klausing noted that he was not advocating for a full-time <br />Fire Department. <br />Councilmember Schroeder spoke in opposition to the motion; <br />noted that during the last budget cycle, this issue had been <br />brought forward and the Council had voted "no;" and opined that <br />this was one step further toward a full-time department. <br />City Manager Beets noted the need to provide training for <br />firefighters now, and with inflationary assumptions detailed on <br />the spreadsheet, long-term savings would be achieved. <br />Councilmember Kough spoke in opposition to the motion; <br />opining his comfort-level with current training personnel and <br />options; noting that he couldn't support the proposal at this time <br />under current budget conditions. <br />Further discussion Kough included projected starting pay of <br />approximately $62,000; shift duties and potential conflicts; and <br />accuracy of projected cost-savings and assumptions. <br />John Kysylyczyn 3083 N Victoria Street <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn concurred with Councilmember Ihlan's <br />observations regarding duties and weekend work of the position; <br />noting that when the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief positions <br />were hired, it was anticipated that they would provide shift <br />supervision. Mr. Kysylyczyn noted that full-time Fire <br />Department personnel were looking for two pensions: from the <br />Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and from the <br />Fire Relief Association, and would prove to be an additional <br />