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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL – MAY 28, 2020 2 noted the Chamber’s local business meetings were set to resume in mid-June. He also stated that this information had also been included on the city’s website and social media outlets. Councilmember Holmes asked if any applications for business flexibility had been received. City Administrator Perrault stated that Flaherty’s and the Big 10 had expressed interest in making application for flexibility but to date the city had not received any formal applications. Councilmember Holden asked how chain restaurants such as McDonald’s or Arby’s would know about the flexibility option as they may not be members of the Chamber. She noted that the city did not have that many restaurants and suggested staff call the businesses. Mayor Grant stated that staff could call the local businesses. Councilmember McClung noted that many of the local businesses subscribe to the city’s website notifications and social media, and so many may be aware, but agreed it would be good to communicate to all businesses. Councilmember Scott asked about the process and length of time to approve the flexibility applications. City Administrator Perrault stated all applications would be expedited, noting the goal was to turn the applications around within one or two days. He said the applications would be forwarded to the appropriate staff members and the Fire Department, but that he himself would be responsible for final approval. A discussion ensued regarding staff contacting local businesses and how current businesses could potentially function within the flexibility option. The Council agreed that staff should make phone calls to affected businesses in the city and follow up with an email to ensure all have received this information. B. COVID-19 and Operational Considerations City Administrator Perrault stated that while the City Council could formally vote, staff was looking for general direction regarding ongoing City Hall operations in light of the fact that the Governor had not provided updated guidance since May 20. He stated that as of May 22, 2020, Little Canada’s City Hall would be reopening the following week, that New Brighton and Mounds View City Halls remained closed for the foreseeable future and that the Roseville City Hall would likely be closed for the next few weeks as well. City Administrator Perrault noted that staff had been working remotely at least half of the time. He also said that following a discussion with each staff member and having received no concerns, he anticipated partial staff returning to working in the office on a more consistent basis beginning June 1.