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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL—MAY 2812020 4 done from home. He said he is not supportive of reopening to customer facing at City Hall at this time. He stated that if staff needs flexibility in order to accomplish their jobs by doing a combination of teleworking and working in the office they should work with the City Administrator, but that staffing in the office should be kept to a minimum. A discussion ensued regarding the number, frequency, and logistics of current staffing levels at City Hall. Mayor Grant stated that the City Administrator has been hired to manage staff and can make the call on a day to day basis. Councilmember Holden suggested that since some staff were already working in the office on a limited basis that staffing levels do not change. She also asked if masks are required. City Administrator Perrault stated that staff had been directed to socially distance and if they are not able to do so, they should then wear a mask. He confirmed that sanitizer was readily available and if a staff member does not have a mask but would like one, that one would be made available to them. He stated that the CDC guidelines are being followed. Councilmember Holmes suggested there be no more than 8 people total in the building. Councilmember Scott stated that he trusts the City Administrator to run the city in a safe and responsible manner. Councilmember McClung said it also was his preference to have as few people in the office as necessary and that staff should plan their schedules accordingly regarding work that could be done from home versus in the office. Councilmembers Holmes and Holden requested better communication between the City Administrator and the City Council regarding staff levels going forward, and that there be no change to the staff levels at this time. City Administrator Perrault stated that staffing levels had not changed from what was presented to the City Council at previous work session; rather he was proposing a more consistent plan effective June 1. He noted the Council's current direction to dial back from the proposed plan, confirming he would do so and communicate staffing schedules going forward. Mayor Grant acknowledged that schedules could change from time to time based on need and requested the changes be communicated as best as they could. City Administrator Perrault asked the City Council for guidance regarding park shelter rentals and field rentals for youth sports. He stated that the City would lose approximately $4,000 in revenue this season by not allowing rentals. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated staff had received requests to utilize fields from NSSA Soccer and Shoreview Area Youth Baseball. He noted staff was not making a recommendation but rather looking for Council direction for this item.