Maplewood and its Fire Relief Association have been engaged in a money squabble ever since the city announced a staffing change that would eliminate part-time firefighters. That battle could end with a city victory if recently proposed legislation is passed this session at the state Capitol. At the center of the feud is a $1.6 million fund that only the fire relief association can access. Association members want to use a big chunk of the fund to pay severance they believe is fair. The pending legislation would limit the association’s control over the fund and dissolve the association before the end of the year.