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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 14 <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung explained he has not heard any negative comments either. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended City Hall remain closed in order to protect City staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he supported the City installing the barrier and microphone for <br />safety purposes at City Hall. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned what the purpose was of having the permanent barrier in <br />place if City Hall remains closed. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault stated the front desk staff members have had little to no contact <br />with anyone at this time. He reported this would change if the City were to begin hosting foot care <br />clinics. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if staff was aware of any other City Halls that have a full barrier <br />with a microphone. <br /> <br />Deputy Clerk Trauba explained she was not aware of any other cities that have a microphone. <br />She stated the problem with the City’s opening was that it was quite large and for this reason, the <br />contractor recommended a microphone be installed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he supported the permanent barrier and microphone. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended that if the barrier was installed that the middle portion be <br />removable. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault commented on the different options and noted the middle portion <br />could be sliding versus permanent. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended the barrier be installed with a sliding option to avoid <br />future expenses. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed it made sense to install a sliding barrier at this time given the fact CARES <br />Act funding could be used. He noted this barrier would have to be installed prior to November <br />15th. He asked how the Council wanted to proceed. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung supported the barrier being installed with a sliding middle portion. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott supported the barrier installation as well. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported the air purifier being installed at City Hall. <br /> <br />The Council supported this installation. Council directed staff to keep City Hall closed for the <br />time being and to be allowed to spend up to $3,000 on Microban products within the City Hall