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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 28, 2021 2 City Administrator Perrault stated at the June 14, 2021 City Council meeting a resident spoke to the procedure the Council follows for taking public comment. He explained the Council's current agenda states members of the public may comment on items not on the agenda, however, items on the agenda would only have public comment if posted for a public hearing. He reported this was not a unique policy for Arden Hills as other local cities have the same policy for public comment in place. He commented the public is always encouraged to contact the City Council via email or phone for items that are on an upcoming agenda. Councilmember Holden indicated the person asked how the Council determines what to take public comment on. She reported some issues are areas of concern for some and not for others. She suggested the Council discuss this topic further at a future worksession meeting in order to address how the Council determines if public comment is taken for an item that does not require a public hearing. Mayor Grant supported the Council discussing this matter further at a future worksession meeting. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. COVID-19 Update City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on how the City was responding to COVID-19. He encouraged residents to visit the City's website for the most current and up to date information regarding COVID-19. He reported the Minnesota Department of Health and CDC also had websites with current guidelines and recommendations. He explained City staff has returned to the office and City Hall will be open to the public on July 1, 2021 and beginning on July 5, 2021 staff would be following summer hours through Labor Day. He explained in person meetings would resume after July 1, 2021 noting the first in person City Council meeting would be held on Monday, July 12, 2021. B. Transportation Update Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained the 2021 PMP project was underway and the watermain replacement on Glen Paul Avenue was near completion. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated Gerald Avenue and a section of Edgewater Avenue would have pavement milled next Wednesday. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen commented the Hamline crosswalk project would begin on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He estimated this project would take three weeks to complete. Mayor Grant reported there is no State Fair parking or State Fair transportation in the area of the 2021 PMP. C. Night to Unite Update