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Mayor LeTourneau stated that he is interpreting that language to be flexible enough to allow <br />someone that may have been exposed to the virus to not attend, or perhaps a member that did not <br />feel safe about attending. He stated that placing a restriction on that would restrict someone's <br />ability to make a decision based on their health. He stated that if COVID were to go away, the <br />restriction could be put back in place if desired. <br />Councilmember Menth stated that he agrees with Mayor LeTourneau as it is unknown as to what <br />will occur with COVID in the next year and therefore does not support putting a number on the <br />number of times someone can participate remotely. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would support putting a limitation on the ability to attend <br />remotely. She stated that if there is a government mandate, the City could operate remotely under <br />that provision. She suggested placing a limit of three times per year for remote attendance. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that a government mandate would supersede the policy, as would <br />an emergency declaration. <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that his wife is very susceptible to the virus and he struggles with the <br />decision to attend the meetings every time because he is scared to bring the virus home. He stated <br />that if a limit of three is put on the policy, he is unsure he would be able to fully participate. <br />Councilmember Specht stated that perhaps this could be revaluated in six months and a limit could <br />be placed on the policy at that time if the COVID challenges have decreased. <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Menth, to approve an updated <br />Remote Attendance Policy. <br />Motion failed. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, and Menth. Voting <br />No: Councilmembers Musgrove, Riley, and Specht. <br />Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve an updated <br />Remote Attendance Policy, with direction for this item to be reviewed by the Council in six <br />months. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove stated that she believes the only part of the policy <br />that would need to be revisited would be related to the number of times a member could attend <br />remotely and asked if the motion should be adjusted to only consider that. Councilmembers Specht <br />and Riley confirmed that additional language could be included. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Specht, Riley, Menth, and <br />Musgrove. Voting No: Councilmember Kuzma. <br />7.06: Adopt Resolution #20-143 Approving Second Addendum to Lease with Youth First <br />Community of Promise for Use of Outdoor Areas <br />City Council / July 14, 2020 <br />Page 15 of 18 <br />