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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – FEBRUARY 16, 2021 6 Councilmember Scott noted he could support the City moving forward with the camps and special events. Councilmember McClung agreed so long as the City was meeting all State health guidelines. Councilmember Holden recommended the spring egg hunt not be held due to the large number of people that show up, stating it would be difficult for the City to have people properly distanced. Mayor Grant indicated he understood this was a great community event and commented this may be best for 2022. Councilmember Scott suggested this event follow the COVID trends and State guidelines. He supported the event moving forward at this time. Councilmember Holden indicated her main concern people congregating inside the building and sharing the same restroom. Councilmember Scott deferred this to City staff to meet all State guidelines with respect to COVID. Councilmember Holmes commented she was more concerned about spring events than summer events. She understood the City always had a great turnout for the egg hunt which may not be conducive for social distancing. She did not recommend the City hold this event. Councilmember Holden reported Easter was on April 4th this year which meant the egg hunt would be held at the end of March. Councilmember McClung believed the City had to be very careful when planning these types of events that brought together large numbers of children and elderly. While he wanted to see the event held, he recommended the egg hunt be canceled for 2021. Mayor Grant questioned how the Council wanted to address adult programs this spring and summer. Councilmember Holden asked how the community room is cleaned in between classes or on a daily basis. City Administrator Perrault stated currently the community room was not being used. He discussed the cleaning that was being done by the cleaning service at this time throughout City Hall and they were still implementing enhanced COVID-cleaning. He reported if classes were to resume, a staff member would need to wipe down and disinfect all surfaces. Councilmember Holmes inquired if the tai chi classes could be held outdoors. Recreation Programmer Vaughan believed this would be possible.