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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — MARCH 13, 2023 6 could provide at least six weeks of paid leave. She supported the Council having a conversation around the value of its employees. She asked if the City valued putting money into its employees or did the City value something else. She explained she supported putting pay back into its employees and allowing them to have time with their children. She understood that not every employee may need six weeks, but she wanted to see the City having that as an option for new parents. She understood it was important to have the Public Works Department fully staffed, but she also understood raising families was just as important. She indicated she did not support the policy as is and noted if it were approved, she would be bringing it back for further consideration because she believed the City could do more. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to Approve Personnel Policy Update Pertaining To Paid Parenting Leave Language. Mayor Grant stated he believed it was important for the City to offer its employees paid parental leave. He explained the Personnel Committee reviewed this item and offered their support. Councilmember Fabel reported he spoke with staff regarding the proposed policy and learned that the policy was fair when compared to communities of like size. Mayor Grant agreed this was a fair assessment, noting some communities offered two weeks of paid parental leave, some offered six to eight weeks and some offered none. The motion to Approve Personnel Policy Update Pertaining To Paid Parenting Leave Language carried (5-0). B. Motion To Approve Resolution 2023-012 Relating To No Mow May For Arden Hills Residents And Businesses City Administrator Perrault stated at the February work session, the City Council discussed No Mow May and directed Staff to move forward with bringing forward a resolution for approval that would allow residences and businesses the opportunity to participate. No Mow May is an effort to help protect pollinators during the spring season. He discussed how the City would manage complaints noting properties would have to be brought into compliance by June 10. Councilmember Holden stated she wanted citizens to be aware of No Mow May. She explained Arden Hills was a complaint based City and reported residents would have until June 10 to bring their lawn into compliance. Councilmember Rousseau recommended an article be included in an upcoming City newsletter to provide the public with further information on No Mow May. City Administrator Perrault reported an article has been included in the upcoming March newsletter.