Duluth Firemen's Relief Ass'n v. City of Duluth

PETERSON, Justice.

Appellant, Duluth Firemen’s Relief Association (Relief Association), brought an action for a declaratory judgment holding that Duluth City Council Resolution No. 81-0887R, enacted on December 14, 1981, is unauthorized by law and unconstitutional. Under the resolution, a supplemental pension benefit originally paid only to firefighters retiring after July 15, 1980, was extended to those retiring prior to June 9, 1980, decreasing the original benefit by $10.20 per month. The trial court dismissed the complaint and ordered appellants to disburse the contested benefits in…