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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL – MAY 28, 2020 4 <br />done from home. He said he is not supportive of reopening to customer facing at City Hall at this <br />time. He stated that if staff needs flexibility in order to accomplish their jobs by doing a <br />combination of teleworking and working in the office they should work with the City <br />Administrator, but that staffing in the office should be kept to a minimum. <br />A discussion ensued regarding the number, frequency, and logistics of current staffing levels at <br />City Hall. <br />Mayor Grant stated that the City Administrator has been hired to manage staff and can make the <br />call on a day to day basis. <br />Councilmember Holden suggested that since some staff were already working in the office on a <br />limited basis that staffing levels do not change. She also asked if masks are required. <br />City Administrator Perrault stated that staff had been directed to socially distance and if they <br />are not able to do so, they should then wear a mask. He confirmed that sanitizer was readily <br />available and if a staff member does not have a mask but would like one, that one would be made <br />available to them. He stated that the CDC guidelines are being followed. <br />Councilmember Holmes suggested there be no more than 8 people total in the building. <br />Councilmember Scott stated that he trusts the City Administrator to run the city in a safe and <br />responsible manner. <br />Councilmember McClung said it also was his preference to have as few people in the office as <br />necessary and that staff should plan their schedules accordingly regarding work that could be done <br />from home versus in the office. <br />Councilmembers Holmes and Holden requested better communication between the City <br />Administrator and the City Council regarding staff levels going forward, and that there be no <br />change to the staff levels at this time. <br />City Administrator Perrault stated that staffing levels had not changed from what was presented <br />to the City Council at previous work session; rather he was proposing a more consistent plan <br />effective June 1. He noted the Council’s current direction to dial back from the proposed plan, <br />confirming he would do so and communicate staffing schedules going forward. <br />Mayor Grant acknowledged that schedules could change from time to time based on need and <br />requested the changes be communicated as best as they could. <br />City Administrator Perrault asked the City Council for guidance regarding park shelter rentals <br />and field rentals for youth sports. He stated that the City would lose approximately $4,000 in <br />revenue this season by not allowing rentals. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated staff had received requests to utilize <br />fields from NSSA Soccer and Shoreview Area Youth Baseball. He noted staff was not making a <br />recommendation but rather looking for Council direction for this item.