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City Couno~l Meeting, November~27, 1990 Fh:e Board~ Deceml:~, 4, 1990 City Coungil, December [i 1, 1990 City Coun0il, January 12~ 1991 City CounCil, January 22, 1991 Budget Committee Workshop~ August 18,; 1992 Budget Committee, August 27,: 1992 Budget Committee, September'!l, 1992 Memo to City Council from City A~istrator, September3, 1992 Fire Relief Association met with City Council discussing the investment of monies received from State Aid. Mr. Hoxter stated a figure for the annual State Aid and that the City would not have to contribute anything. Councilmember Cich stated that he did not want the By- Laws written in such a way that the City had to contribute a set amount to the fund each year. Mr. Hoxter added that alot of cities contribute to the fund in addition to the state aid received. Fire Department discussed the two options available for the Relief Association. Mr. Hoxter explained that it would be difficult for the City Councilmembers to approve By-Laws for an association if they'd have to guarantee money for it. They felt that the City might be more willing to contribute to the Association when the Council has more confidence in the Department. The Department felt that they lost out on contributions when the City was in mutual aid with Elk River and Anoka. It was further discussed that any donations from the City would be on a voluntary basis. Mr. Hoxter stated that they were asking for a contribution from the City to the Relief Association to show that the Department has the backing and commitment from the City. He expressed concern that the City wants a quality Fire Department but is not willing to back them. Councilmembers stated that they support the department in many ways but the money was not budgeted in advance. Fire Department requested $17,500 from the City to the Relief Association for the years of 1988, 1989 and 1990. They again stated the reason as support for the Fire Department. City Council discussed the request of $17,500 and stated the due to budgetary conslxaints, the Council discussed the possibility of a contribution in a future year. Councilmember Beyer stated that the Council is not against contributing to the Association. She asked if the Department would be willing to hold off another year. The City discussed a contribution to the Fire Relief Association by paying for their audit. The Committee discussed a donation from the City to the Association. Councilmember Beyer suggested that the Association look into licensed gambling as a way to raise money for the Association. Assistant Fire Chief Kapler stated that he felt that a commitment regarding the Fire Relief Association would aid in the morale of the Department. The memo stated that the Department received $26,527 in local government aid for their retirement.