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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – FEBRUARY 16, 2021 5 <br /> <br />the following four categories. The Council may have questions or request additional information <br />regarding these programs. Some information may not be available at this time due to uncertainty <br />surrounding COVID-19. Staff commented further on the proposed summer playground programs <br />and field trips, the youth sports leagues, camps and special events and adult programs that could <br />be held during the spring and summer of 2021. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the City provided bussing for the summer program field trips. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan reported this was the case noting the field trips typically <br />lasted six to eight hours. He noted the City would be partnering with Shoreview for these events. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she could support the field trips. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott agreed noting he was concerned about the spring activities and how they <br />may be impacted by new COVID strains. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes supported the summer field trips. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung commented he did not have any issues with the field trips so long as <br />all COVID guidelines are being followed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant concurred. He asked how the Council wanted staff to proceed with the youth sports <br />leagues. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott supported baseball and soccer being offered this summer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if any events were being planned for August. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan stated fall football and soccer would begin practices in <br />August with games taking place in September. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained she supported the youth sports as proposed. The Council was <br />in agreement. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked how the Council wanted to proceed with the youth camps and special events. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden supported the camps moving forward and understood a large number <br />were held outdoors. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott suggested a disclaimer be drafted by staff to ensure parents are aware of <br />the COVID/social distancing requirements. <br /> <br />Recreation Programmer Vaughan reported staff could add this disclaimer to the registration <br />software. He explained the City was required to provide a preparedness plan to all parents, <br />coaches and players. <br />