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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 10 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if Roseville charged a higher rate to non-residents. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan stated he did look into this and for virtual classes a higher fee <br />was not charged to non-residents. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to direct staff to encourage residents to sign up for virtual programming <br />through the City of Roseville. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan discussed other special winter events that were being <br />proposed for the coming months and questioned how staff should proceed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden suggested the dance classes be held virtually. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan stated he is speaking with Happy Feet to see if a virtual plan <br />could be developed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott suggested the letter from Santa event be held virtually this year. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan reported this event would not require contact. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he would be in favor of those activities that could be hosted <br />virtually and he would be against all that would require in-person, indoor attendance. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung agreed all programming should be virtual. <br /> <br />The Council was in agreement that staff should pursue only special event programs that can be <br />conducted virtually. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden suggested the breakfast with Santa event be changed to a virtual event. <br />She indicated this would allow parents to sign up for a time slot for their child to have a virtual <br />visit from Santa. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan discussed the adult programs that were offered by the City <br />during the winter months. He noted all AARP classes have been canceled through December of <br />2020. He questioned if any adult classes should be offered. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant reported the adult AARP class could be completed online. He recommended staff <br />make the public aware of this opportunity. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung did not support the City sponsoring high risk classes at City Hall. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he would support the City offering virtual classes but could not <br />support the City hosting any classes that required in-person, indoor attendance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes explained another option would be to encourage residents to pursue <br />adult programing options in Roseville, Shoreview and New Brighton. <br />