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July 22, 2014 Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Bauman reiterated again that she valued the Fire Division, however she believed the department was doing a disservice. She recommended the Council reconsider staffs request from a taxpayer's perspective. She believed that the City was already providing fair compensation for the services provided as the firefighters were already receiving the ninth highest amount for pay. Mayor Jacobsen questioned what Councilmember Bauman could support. Councilmember Bauman commented she could support a $100 increase to the $5,800 yearly benefit for 2014 and no increase in 2015. She stated the benefit amount could be reevaluated by the Council next year. Councilmember Burg was willing to fund the pay increase due to the fact the Fire Relief Fund could support this increase through its interest earnings, even without the City's contribution. Councilmember Bauman commented the City did not know how the economy would be impacted over the next 10 to 20 years and cautioned the Council from reading too far into this scenario. Councilmember Jacobsen asked if the $46,200 City contribution was budgeted for 2014 and 2015. City Manager Lotter stated this was the case. He explained how the City would evaluate the contribution on a yearly basis noting that if it was not needed by the Fire Relief Fund, it would be placed in the Community Reinvestment Fund. Councilmember Bauman clarified that the $46,200 City contribution number was not set in stone. She explained that the Council could change this amount at any time in the future and noted last year the amount was cut in half due to budgetary restrictions. Mayor Jacobsen saw the advantage of $46,200 going into the Community Reinvestment Fund on a yearly basis if it was not needed in the Fire Relief Fund. This would assist the City in retiring debt in a timelier manner. Councilmember Burg agreed. Councilmember Strub commented that a solid benefit package would assist the Fire Division with retaining fire fighters. He found this to be very valuable to the community and recommended the Council support an increase of $500 to the annual benefit for 2014 with no increase in 2015. Mayor Jacobsen was frustrated that Council consensus was coming down to a minor amount of money. He appreciated the healthy discussion held this evening and suggested the Council take action on this matter. Motion by Councilmember Strub, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adopt a Resolution establishing the City Council's support for the New Brighton Fire Relief. Councilmember Bauman clarified that if this Resolution passes, there would be only three cities that were paid higher than New Brighton's paid/on-call fire fighters. 4 Ayes,1 Nay (Bauman)-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of a Site Plan allowing for construction of a 45,000 SF corporate training center and office building on the southern 1.94 acres of Lot 1, Block 3, Long Lake Landing located on Block G within the New Brighton Exchange redevelopment area. Report No. 14 -190. City Manager Lotter indicated City Planner Gundlach would be presenting this item to the Council. City Planner Gundlach explained Nor -Son, Inc., an architectural firm acting on behalf of AN Group Inc., is requesting review of a Site Plan. The proposed development is located north of APi's existing headquarters building within New Brighton Exchange, specifically located on the southern two acres of Lot 1, Block 3, Long Lake Landing located at the northwest comer of Northwest Parkway and Old Highway 8 NW. The Site Plan consists of construction of a three- story, 45,000 SF training center and office building for AN Group Inc. The Site Plan includes construction of all site related improvements including surface parking, landscaping, and other necessary utility and grading improvements. Based on the applicant's request; 43 employees will permanently office out of the new building, with training facilities able to accommodate up to 2. Consideration of a Site Plan allowing for construction of a45,000 SF corporate paining center and office building on the southern 1.94 acres ofL.ot 1, Block 3, Long Lake Landing located on Block G within the New Brighton Exchange redevelopment area. ReportNo.14 -190.