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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 21, 2023 13 <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported he would speak with a design firm <br /> to learn more about the costs and would bring this back to the Council for consideration at a future <br /> meeting. <br /> G. LMCIT Meeting Planning <br /> City Administrator Perrault stated attempts to schedule a meeting with LMCIT Collaboration <br /> Services have not been successful, the same is true for the Council Retreat. Staff would like to <br /> know if Council would still want us to pursue a meeting with LMCIT Collaboration Services, <br /> ideally Council would be able to select a date at this worksession. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported staff continuing their efforts. <br /> Councilmember Monson agreed and noted she would like the Council to hold a retreat in early <br /> 2024. <br /> H. Personnel Updates <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on personnel matters. He <br /> stated the personnel committee met last week and discussed employee retention. It was noted <br /> flexible work schedules were discussed. In addition, the City's dress policy was reviewed. He <br /> indicated another matter that was discussed was trying to move away from three official Council <br /> meetings and moving to two official meetings with worksession meetings held prior to the <br /> Council meetings. He stated the last item discussed was the City's PTO policy. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau explained she would be willing to consider the changed meeting <br /> schedule,but noted the Council was already holding very long meetings. <br /> City Administrator Perrault stated he understood this to be the case and commented this could <br /> be done on a trial basis. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned when the worksession meetings would begin. <br /> City Administrator Perrault proposed the worksession meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. <br /> I. Council Tracker <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on the Council Tracker. <br /> 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she has heard concerns about the road adjacent to the school. She <br /> commented on how the County was working on the trail to make it walkable when school starts. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau requested staff put information regarding the trail on Facebook. <br />