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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 13 <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he could support this option. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault recommended he and the Mayor hold a conversation after this <br />meeting and that this item be brought back to the City Council. <br /> <br />F. JDA Chair Discussion <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault stated per the bylaws of the Joint Development Authority (JDA) <br />that oversees the TCAAP redevelopment project, the City of Arden Hills is responsible for <br />appointing a non-elected member as Chair of the JDA; while Ramsey County appoints the Vice <br />Chair. The current Chair is Brian Holmes, and his term expires at the end of this year. The City <br />Council should discuss if it would like to go through a formal recruitment process to fill the <br />upcoming two-year term, or re-appoint Mr. Holmes. Should Council want to reapprove Mr. <br />Holmes, he has indicated he is willing to remain on as Chair. Should Council prefer to hold a <br />recruitment, Staff will bring back a formal plan in October for Council consideration. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated he supported Brian Holmes continuing as the JDA Chair. The Council was <br />in agreement. <br /> <br />G. COVID-19 Operations and Staffing Update <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on how the City was <br />responding to COVID-19. He reported City Hall remains closed to the public. He commented <br />City meetings were still being held remotely. He indicated the public works crew was still <br />operating under the split shift model. He reviewed the governor’s updated guidance, commented <br />on potential CARES Act purchases, and requested feedback from the Council on how to address <br />public safety costs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she asked staff to look into the air handler improvements at City <br />Hall to improve employee health and safety. She recommended Microban products be considered <br />at City Hall. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes feared a barrier with a microphone would appear very unfriendly at the <br />front counter. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault commented the barrier would span the entire front portion of the <br />front desk and noted the middle portion could be swapped out after the threat of COVID-19 <br />lessens. He recommended for the time being that the area be sealed. He indicated it would be <br />difficult for people to hear through the plexiglass for this reason a microphone was being <br />recommended. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned if City Hall would be opened if the barrier and microphone were put in <br />place. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault stated this would be up to City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she has received no complaints that City Hall has been closed <br />during the COVID-19 pandemic.