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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 22, 2021 4 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated this was not a personal matter but rather was a reflection on how <br />the City has been impacted by COVID and the fact that some programs would be pared down due <br />to low attendance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes indicated the City has struggled with park and recreation staffing for <br />some time. She commented there was not enough work for two full time staff members during <br />the winter months. She was of the opinion this was the right decision for the City at this time. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Scott <br />opposed). <br /> <br />8. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />9. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. City Planner Recruitment <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault stated following a discussion at the February 16, 2021 work <br />session, the City Council directed staff to begin the recruitment process for a City Planner <br />position. An updated job description for the position was reviewed with the Council along with <br />the anticipated recruitment process. Staff described the process that would be followed for the <br />hiring of this position. The City Council at its work session raised the possibility of a “meet and <br />greet” with finalists, this is not currently part of the process but could be included should Council <br />request it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented this was previously discussed at a work session and she <br />supported only two Councilmembers attending the interviews. She explained she did not believe <br />the Council should only be allowed to attend the final interviews. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked who would like to attend the City Planner interviews. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he would like to see the whole Council be a part of the final <br />interviews only and noted he could sit in on these. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes indicated she would like to see all interviews limited to two <br />Councilmembers. She explained she would be willing to attend. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained she was willing to attend interviews as well, but <br />recommended the number of Councilmembers be limited to two. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant concurred and summarized the consensus of the Council was to limit the number of <br />Councilmembers at interviews to two. <br />