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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JANUARY 3, 2023 14 City Administrator Perrault explained the two items that would have to be dealt with should remote meetings be allowed long-term is (1) having a staff member manage and monitor the Zoom platform, and (2) we may need to purchase an additional camera to assist in meeting the requirements for work sessions. He noted it was not overly burdensome for staff to manage this aspect, and the camera likely wouldn't be too expensive, but both were in -addition to how meetings were run today. Councilmember Rousseau asked if this would apply to Councilmembers and work sessions. City Attorney Jamnik reported this would apply to all City elected and appointed bodies, including the City Council, Commissions and Committees. Councilmember Fabel asked how the City defined a public space. City Administrator Perrault explained this would be a publicly accessible space, such as a library, and could not be a Council or Commission member's home. City Attorney Jamnik noted that staff members and members of the public could attend meetings from their home. Councilmember Monson stated she could support the City moving forward with remote meetings. In addition, she supported the City allowing the public to call in remotely for the Public Comment Forum. Mayor Grant explained this matter was brought forward by Susan Johnson and the previous Council recommended this Council make a decision on how to proceed. Councilmember Fabel questioned if the City could set limits on the number of members that could attend remotely. City Attorney Jamnik advised the City Council could set a procedure rule that facilitates remote participation by less than four. He reported this would require notification that some members would be attending remotely and where this location was prior to the meeting being held. Mayor Grant commented he did not support the Council defining how many people could attend meetings remotely. Councilmember Rousseau asked how difficult it would be to administer a meeting if public comment was allowed to be taken remotely. City Administrator Perrault stated this would not be too difficult, noting he or the City Clerk would have to manage those who participate via Zoom. Councilmember Rousseau suggested the City could have an advance line up for those that want to speak via Zoom.