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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 13,2020 10 Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom indicated staff had erred on the side of caution allowing the seasonals to go home until the test results were known. Mayor Grant indicated he would like staff to answer Councilmember Holmes question and explain why a Council recommendation had not been followed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated he did not have an adequate explanation. He reported starting today he would be holding firm on this policy and there would be no more than four Public Works staff working together on a project. Councilmember Holmes indicated she would like to understand why staff sent the seasonal workers home. City Administrator Perrault stated he could answer this question offline and not in a public forum. Mayor Grant requested staff call each of the Councilmembers and provide an explanation to Councilmember Holmes' question. City Administrator Perrault reported he would complete this task. He asked if the Council wanted City Hall to remain closed. Councilmember Holden recommended City Hall remain closed. Mayor Grant supported this recommendation in order to keep City employees safe and healthy. The Council was in agreement. i 2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS Councilmember McClung reported as of July I"New Brighton would be providing mutual aid to the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Councilmember Holden questioned when the chicken issue would be on an agenda. City Administrator Perrault anticipated this would be addressed in August. Councilmember Holden requested staff not send emails after 12:00 p.m. on Monday with information for the meeting that would be held that evening. ADJOURN Mayor Grant adjourned the Special City Council Work Session at 7:03 p.m. Jul' Hanson David Grant Ci Clerk Mayor