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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 22, 2024 7 <br /> City Administrator Perrault commented he would be advising on Rice Creek Commons and <br /> several projects that were still outstanding, such as the recycling RFP. He anticipated he would be <br /> consulting about eight hours per week, which led to the 32 hours per month. <br /> Councilmember Monson inquired if staff supported the 32 hours per month. <br /> Community Development Director Jagoe explained she has not yet discussed the outstanding <br /> projects at great length with City Administrator Perrault. She understood there were several <br /> outstanding projects that he would like to finish up and she was cautionary about putting a max on <br /> this because she did not know what questions may come up. She suggested a cap be set with a <br /> buffer of X hours be allowed at the consent of the Interim City Administrator. <br /> Councilmember Monson supported the contract remain as is given the fact 32 hours may not be <br /> the proper cap. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau recommended a cap not be set on the contract. She wanted staff to be <br /> able to access an additional support if necessary. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she liked the hours being capped because she wanted to respect <br /> Mr. Perrault's time. She indicated Mr. Perrault was transitioning into a new career, he had a <br /> family to take care of and noted the Council could amend the contract at any point in the future if <br /> staff was seeing a greater need for consulting services. <br /> Mayor Grant requested a roll call vote regarding the motion to cap the hours at 32. <br /> A roll call vote was taken. The amendment failed 2-3 (Councilmembers <br /> Fabel, Monson and Rousseau opposed). <br /> Councilmember Fabel stated the Personnel Committee also discussed travel time for the City <br /> Administrator. He recommended the language be amended in Item 3 to clarify the City <br /> Administrator will not be paid for his time traveling to City Hall. <br /> AMENDMENT: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a <br /> motion to amend Item 3 stating the City Administrator will not be paid <br /> for time traveling to City Hall. <br /> Councilmember Monson stated it appears the Personnel Committee previously discussed this <br /> matter. <br /> City Administrator Perrault clarified that his time traveling to City Hall is not being paid, but <br /> the mileage amount would be paid. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if City Administrator Perrault would be paid to drive to the <br /> Ramsey County Library, for example, for a meeting. She asked for clarification from the City <br /> Attorney on how this language should be phrased. <br /> City Attorney Bjerkness explained the intent of the language was to make clear he would be <br /> able to get mileage reimbursement to any meeting on behalf of the City but he would not be <br /> getting his hourly rate for travel time. <br />