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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />DRAFT <br />134 <br />135 5. Liquor License Fee Discussion — City Clerk Bartell noted that the City is <br />136 preparing for the renewal of liquor licenses because the next annual licensing period <br />137 commences on July 1, 2022. Ms. Bartell noted assistance provided to licensees in the <br />138 past two license periods in the form of fee refunds. <br />139 <br />140 The mayor spoke in favor of providing additional help. He asked about the availability <br />141 of ARPA funds to supplement assistance. Administrator Cotton noted the regulations for <br />142 use of ARPA and suggested it would more likely be a loss of revenue to the budget <br />143 without that supplement. Mayor Rafferty remarked that permits fees in other areas are <br />144 up. <br />145 <br />146 Councilmember Lyden remarked that he doesn't have the same facts that supported the <br />147 past assistance. Mayor Rafferty noted that restaurants are facing shorter hours; he's <br />148 concerned about businesses that are hurting and doesn't want to see doors closed. <br />149 <br />150 When asked about the availability of contingency funds. Ms. Cotton explained the <br />151 budgeted amount. <br />152 <br />153 The council discussed a partial or full waiver (partial as a way to ease away from <br />154 assistance). <br />155 <br />156 Councilmembers remarked on the business friendly attitude that this City wants to put <br />157 forward. The council will consider an action to fully waive fees for the coming license <br />158 period. <br />159 <br />160 6. Personnel Policy Revisions — Administrator Cotton noted something of a shift in <br />161 the type of workforce at the City. Therefore she is proposing revisions to the City's <br />162 personnel policy that would define part time employment and eligibility for benefits. <br />163 <br />164 Councilmember Stoesz asked about leaving the language unchanged in the funeral leave <br />165 policy. <br />166 <br />167 Councilmember Lyden noted Section 6.6, requiring documentation on first day back to <br />168 work after being out sick. The whole paragraph strikes him as needing more discussion. <br />169 Administrator Cotton explained that the language is there in case it is needed and it rarely <br />170 is. <br />171 <br />172 Ms. Cotton explained that she utilized the League of Minnesota Cities personnel policy <br />173 guide to develop changes that are somewhat standard. She does expect there may be <br />174 additional changes needed in the future as things evolve but these are changes that staff <br />175 feel will work well now. <br />176 <br />177 The mayor said that all council members should receive a copy of the Personnel Policy <br />178 whenever amendments are approved. <br />4 <br />