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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 22, 2020 4 Mayor Grant recommended masks not be required in offices, but that they could be required in common areas. Councilmember Holden and Councilmember McClung supported this recommendation. Councilmember Holmes stated in the office it should be clarified that masks should be worn in conference rooms, or if a person comes into an office or cube. She explained she wanted the City to be setting a good standard for the public. She did not believe it was necessary for Public Works employees to be wearing masks when they are working outdoors. Councilmember Scott agreed Public Works employees did not need to wear masks when working outside,but if these employees were to approach the public, a mask should be worn. Councilmember Holden supported Public Works employees wearing masks when they were working closely together on a project. Mayor Grant questioned if this portion of the plan should be written or if the language should be referred to CDC guidelines. He anticipated that the CDC requirements would continue to change over time. Councilmember Holmes understood this policy was a moving target, but she stated she wanted to see some language included in the plan regarding face masks. She believed this was a working document that could be amended in the future as CDC requirements and executive orders change. She stated language regarding face coverings and masks could be added to the plan as an addendum. Mayor Grant inquired if there was a deadline to approve this plan. City Administrator Perrault reported this document has to be adopted by June 29t". He noted the language could be updated or changed by the City Administrator per the Council's direction. Mayor Grant stated the Council could approve the plan as presented and an attachment, or addendum could be created to address the changes. Councilmember Scott commented he did not see any need to change the document as presented. However, he would recommend the managers be allowed to address face coverings as they deem fit for the City. He suggested masks not be required in offices, or if people are six feet apart but that masks be required if people are closer than six feet. Councilmember McClung stated if people are not able to social distance than masks should be required. Councilmember Holden recommended this language be put in writing so employees know what the expectation was for face masks and social distancing. Councilmember Holmes agreed stating she wanted details in the writing.