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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 22, 2021 4 <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 /> 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 /> A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Scott <br /> opposed). <br /> 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> None. <br /> 9. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. City Planner Recruitment <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 /> 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 /> Mayor Grant asked who would like to attend the City Planner interviews. <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 /> Councilmember Holmes indicated she would like to see all interviews limited to two <br /> Councilmembers. She explained she would be willing to attend. <br /> Councilmember Holden explained she was willing to attend interviews as well, but <br /> recommended the number of Councilmembers be limited to two. <br /> Mayor Grant concurred and summarized the consensus of the Council was to limit the number of <br /> Councilmembers at interviews to two. <br />