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Mounds View City Council April 27, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 5 City Attorney Riggs discussed the `at will' recommendation in further detail with the Council. He explained this recommendation was supported by the League of Minnesota Cities. He reported the 'at will' standard offered the most simplified and flexible scenario for the Council. Human Resources Coordinator Ewald stated she was available for comments or questions from the Council. Mayor Mueller thanked the Personnel Committee and staff for their work on the personnel manual. She stated she was surprised to learn the City was not an `at will' employer. Council Member Meehlhause reported this distinction was new to him and he supported the recommendation of staff and the City Attorney. Council Member Hull agreed. Council Member Gunn recalled this matter was brought up some time ago and was not resolved. She was pleased this issue was being brought forward again. City Attorney Riggs confirmed that the City Council had discussions about `at will' in the early 2000's, but no consensus was reached to the best of his recollection. Council Member Bergeron stated he supported the proposed changes to the personnel manual. City Administrator Zikmund thanked the Council for the feedback and noted he would provide the Council with a copy of the new personnel manual prior to the May 4th worksession meeting. City Administrator Zikmund explained he received delivery confirmation on the certified letter to the Doll Property. He reported the clock ticks for the next 30 days and this information has been conveyed to the developer. Community Development Director Sevald stated a demolition permit would be received in the next week or two for Snyder's. He commented the Skyline property was in a holding pattern at this time. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Police Chief had prepared a statement on several events that occurred over the past weekend and placed it in the Council mailboxes. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 4, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.