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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 18, 2016 11 Councilmember Wicklund said he supports the initiatives outlined in the resolutions but does not feel the urgency for the City to provide the resolution as it is not a City initiative. He said it is worth it to discuss proposed resolutions but not necessary to provide a formal resolution. Councilmember Holmes said that if the County asks Cities to support an initiative by providing a resolution, then it is important. The County would like to be able to say that "x" number of cities support their initiative. Councilmember Wicklund stated there are other ways the City could show their support. Mayor Grant said the Council could provide a letter even though it was not passing a resolution acknowledging the County's effort. Councilmember Holden stated that each individual Councilmember could pursue that as well. Mayor Grant stated he wanted to be clear in terms of not providing a resolution in that the Council does agree with and support the initiative itself. I. Metropolitan Council Reform Principles The Council agreed that they would not provide a resolution considering their stance that they do not provide resolutions in general. J. Summer Hours Mayor Grant stated that in the past, City staff has worked summer hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day (City Hall - Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 11:30 am and Public Works- Monday through Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday 6:30 am to 10:30 am). He said that the majority of staff appreciates summer hours and the ability to start the weekend earlier. He said some comments have been made about not having office hours on Friday afternoons but pointed out that Arden Hills has followed this schedule for many years. Councilmember Holden stated that Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson contacted each department head and the consensus was that staff was in favor of summer hours. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that Public Works unanimously supported summer hours and that it was almost unanimously supported by Planning/Community Development. He stated that the most resistance was from Administration as they have the biggest variation in the level of support. Mayor Grant said a formal vote could be taken but while a few may prefer not to participate in summer hours,the vast majority are in favor.