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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <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 />