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311 <br />3 <br />April 10, 2012 Page 3 of 5 <br />Acceptance of donation to the Public Safety Department from Francis R LeClair. Report No. <br />12-081. Resolution No. 12-029. <br />Consideration ofApplication for Temporary Liquor License—Benedictine Health Center at <br />hnnsbnlck. Report No. 12-082. <br />Consideration of Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study for Proposed Project 12-4, <br />Bicentennial Pond Taxation District Report No. 12-083. Resolution No. 12-030. <br />Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the Consent <br />Agenda as presented. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried <br />Public Hearing <br />None <br />Council Business <br />1. Consideration of Increase in Firefighter Relief Association Benefit Level. <br />Report No. 12-084. Resolution No. 12-031. <br />City Manager Lotter reported that on an annual basis, the Mayor, City Manager, and the New <br />Brighton Firefighters' Relief Association meet to discuss the appropriate retirement benefit <br />level for Firefighters. <br />Director of Public Safety Bob Jacobson gave an overview of the New Brighton Fire <br />Department; explaining that the City utilizes a paid on call firefighter model; providing a more <br />efficient department. <br />Deputy Director Paetznick explained that the fund continues to be well funded. Deputy <br />Director Paetznick reported that the primary sources of revenue for relief associations are fire <br />state aid (approximately $82,000), municipal contributions (approximately $46,000), and <br />investment earnings. <br />Councilmember Bauman expressed concern with the City continuing to increase their <br />contribution during the current economic climate. <br />Councilmember Bauman stated that she supports the work of the firefighters and is <br />appreciative of their work. The question was asked regarding the number of members. Director <br />Jacobson stated that currently there are 39-40 paid on-call firefighters. It was noted that not all <br />are vested in the program. Councilmember Bauman questioned the process for determining the <br />number of firefighters necessary. <br />Deputy Director Paetznick reported that due to pending future retirements, the number of staff <br />was increased. Also noted was that with a volunteer paid on-call model, average show up is 21 <br />firefighters per call. <br />Director Jacobson reported that the annual payroll is under $200,000 for firefighters, a <br />substantial savings in comparison to other agencies. <br />Director Jacobson reported that the goal is to maintain a stable retirement fund, and continue <br />with excellent communication with the Mayor and City Manager. <br />Feasulty Study for <br />ProposedPrI 12A, <br />Bicenbonial Pad <br />Taxation District <br />Repot Na 12-M. <br />RenLuiaiNa 12-830. <br />Public Hearing <br />None <br />Council Business <br />1. Consideration of <br />Increase in Firefighter <br />Relief Association <br />Benefit Level. <br />Report No. 12-084. <br />Resolution No. 12-031 <br />