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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION _ JULY I3,2O2O <br />Councilmember Scott stated he did not support garage sales, solicitors or the opening of picnic <br />shelters. <br />Mayor Grant summarized the comments of the Council and noted three councilmembers <br />supported garage sales and the opening of picnic shelters. <br />Councilmember Holden explained if there was an uptick in cases over the next month, she <br />would want the Council to reconsider garage sales and the use of picnic shelters. <br />Mayor Grant agreed with this suggestion. <br />Councilmember McCIung questioned if the City could mandate the use of masks at picnic <br />shelters or at garage sales. <br />Councilmemher Holmes stated the use of masks was not necessary outdoors and noted it would <br />be difficult for the City to enforce such a mandate. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding a potential mask mandate in the City of Arden Hills. <br />Mayor Grant believed that a mask mandate should be made by the County or State in order to be <br />effective. <br />Councilmember Holmes stated the park shelters are already being used. She explained if the <br />City were to open these amenities the City would have mors authority over their use. She <br />recommended that if a change were made regarding garage sales and the picnic shelters that this <br />information be posted on the City's website. <br />City Administrator Perrault reported he could post this information on the City's website. <br />Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the number of staff members <br />working from City Hall. <br />City Administrator Perrault reviewed the work schedule and noted staff members were <br />encouraged to work from home in order to keep the City under the eight person threshold. He <br />commented further on how the social distancing requirements were discussed with the Public <br />Works Department staff members. <br />Councilmemher Holmes asked what project required the Public Works staff to comingle. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported street patching work required five <br />employees. He noted the seasonals were not exposed on this project. He explained a strict limit <br />of four would be set from this point going forward. <br />Councilmember Holmes expressed concern with the fact the parameters that were set by the <br />Council were not followed. <br />I <br />City Administrator Perrault commented he could follow up tomorrow with a telephone call.