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2.06: Update on COVID-19 Preparations <br /> Fire Chief Kohner reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Menth asked the type of cleaner that is being used or recommended. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner provided additional details on sanitizing. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich thanked staff for their work and communications during this time. She <br /> asked if attendance would be staggered for weekly meetings to not exceed the limit of 10. <br /> Fire Chief Kohner confirmed that will be a topic of the meeting tomorrow. He stated that Allina <br /> has canceled its training at this time. He noted that required training would continue but the <br /> weekly training would be canceled. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked if City employees have the ability to work from home. <br /> Administrative Services Director Lasher provided details on the ability for some employees to <br /> work from home, noting that those that work in the field would not have the capability of <br /> working from home. She stated that some staff members have expressed concern about working <br /> at City Hall during this time because they are at higher risk. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill provided details on the community development department, <br /> which has some ability to work remotely and noted that staff is attempting to rotate the necessity <br /> for some employees to work remotely and some working at City Hall. He stated that the City <br /> does not have enough equipment to allow everyone to work from home at this time. He <br /> explained that the City is working on a phased response, spacing employees and rotating the <br /> employees that are working remotely and working from City Hall. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if it would be better to have one staff person in regularly rather <br /> than rotating the staff member present at City Hall. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that they are holding a lot of virtual meetings. He <br /> explained that in terms of equity and fairness, rotating seems to be the better choice. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that currently the CDC limits gatherings to 50 people and the State <br /> Department has recommended canceling events of 10 people or more, where half the group <br /> would be considered high risk. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich replied that the White House made an announcement this afternoon <br /> which stated no gathering of 10 people or more, which took it a step further than previously <br /> announced. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau thanked staff for the work they continue to do. He stated that if there is <br /> something that staff needs from the Council to please let the Council know. <br /> City Council Work Session/March 16,2020 <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br />