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would bring them up to just below the median from the cities they saw. His concern is if they do not (to it now they will have to wait two years to do it. There will always be someone up for re- election not wanting to do this in their two year period. It seems like a conflict of interest for him to vote for this because he is on the Council for two more years; however he does not think it will happen unless they bite the bullet and do it. If they have been kicking this around since 1988, it is high time to move it to where Ramsey is equal with other cities. Some of the cities were smaller than Rarnsey with higher paying councils and mayors. Councilmember Zimmerman stated monetary compensation or value will never be the total compensation when serving the public, especially now that the economy is not good. He does not think he would vote for this. Councihnember Cook stated he would like the vote for the increase of the council members' salarics to bc acted on before the vote for the increase of the mayor's salary. Councilmember Elvig withdrew the motion on the floor. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, that there be no increase in the salaries of the council members. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Elvig, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmennan. Voting No: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook and Pearson. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, that the mayor's salary be increased by $10,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Kurak, and Pearson. Voting No: Councilmembers Cook, Strommen, and Zimmerman. 2) Authorize Appointment of Paid On-Call Fire Fighters Human Resources Manager Reed explained due to understaffing, staff began a recruitment process to hire eight additional paid on-call fire fighters. Fire Fighter information sessions were held March 18th and March 20"~, 2004. Interviews were conducted May 19, 2004. Candidates were interviewed by a panel consisting of the Fire Chief, both Assistant Fire Chiefs, a Lieutenant and herself. Candidates took the physical agility test the first week in June. Staff is recommending Bradley Jorgensen, Michelle Dvorak, Brett Eenhuis, Kim Suchy, Andrew Dubois, Chad Mulheron, Derek Dodds and Jeff Erickson be appointed to paid, on-call fire fighter positions contingent upon satisfactory physical examinations and drug screens. The candidates will begin employment July 14, 2004. The Personnel Committee forwarded this for approval fi'om thc City Council. 3) Consider Ending the Probationary Period for a Patrol Officer Human Resources Manager Reed explained Ryan Law assumed the position of Patrol Officer on May 20, 2003, and his one-year probationary period ended on May 20, 2004. His performance has been reviewed by the Police Sergeants and has been documented as satisfactory. Based on a satisfactory one-year appraisal, staff is recommending Mr. Law be retained as a regular full-time patrol officer effective May 20, 2004. The Personnel Committee forwarded this for approval front the City Council. City Council/June 22, 2004 Page 12 of 32