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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 26, 2020 2 Mayor Grant requested the discussion be divided into three sections; those critical at City Hall, those non-critical at City Hall, and Public Works. City Hall positions considered critical include City Administrator, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Finance Director, CD Manager/City Planner and City Clerk. City Administrator Perrault noted that construction projects are continuing and most cities are having their building official report as an essential function. Councilmember Scott felt some functions of critical staff could be done remotely. He was comfortable leaving discretion to the City Administrator. Mayor Grant said the Finance Director, CD Director and City Clerk could all be dependent on circumstances. He felt the Public Works Director should be present and the City Administrator should be in the office. After discussion, it was determined the City Administrator and Public Works Director would continue to report to City Hall on a preferred but not mandatory level. Discussion ensued regarding non-critical office staff, including internet access and security, and telephones. It was decided staff should work from home with phones transferred during the Governor's Stay At Home Order. Mayor Grant asked about upcoming grants. City Administrator Perrault discussed upcoming grant opportunities. Councilmember Holden thought the Park and Rec department could develop internet classes for children and seniors. City Administrator Perrault noted the Park and Rec department would be discussed at a future work session. A preliminary work plan is being developed for staff. Mayor Grant began discussion about Public Works by asking the Public Works Director how he anticipated moving forward. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom described the split shift schedule currently in place for Public Works. Some cities have only one or two employees come in for emergencies and to check lift stations, some are doing split shifts or alternating weeks, some are adjusting schedules. He felt there should be at least two Public Works employees working at the same time, currently there are three which has been enough to be productive. Mayor Grant asked about the applications for Public Worker Maintenance positions. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom responded that over 20 applications have been received, scoring is in process and first round interviews will be conducted by telephone. He