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Parks&Recreation Closures Councilmember Folch previously requested this item be placed on the agenda prior to the Governor's Executive Order clarification; playgrounds have subsequently been closed. Jenkins updated the Council on the various park closures and what other communities are doing for various park amenities. Council discussed possible closure of basketball courts and tennis courts, what play structures are included in the recent Governor's Executive Order and the use of snow fencing to cordon off the specified areas, level of enforcement by City Police Department, possible use of Police Reservists,education of citizens rather than enforcement of social distancing,need for council direction,City's role in protecting the community,personal responsibility, possible future closures, schools and neighboring communities not closing basketball and tennis courts. Councilmember Folch motioned to remove the basketball rims temporarily until City Staff deems it safe for replacement, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.Roll Call:Ayes 2-Folch and Leifeld;Nays 5 - Balsanek,Braucks,Lund,Vaughan and Fasbender. Motion fails. COVID-19 Policies Wietecha explained Workers' Compensation coverage if an employee contracts COV ID-19 from the workplace and detailed how the City's COVID-19 Leave Benefit could assist an employee quarantined under the directive of a healthcare provider due to exposure. The policy would expire December 31,2020. Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Folch. Roll Call:Ayes 7;Nays 0. Approve Agreement with Dakota County for Spring Clean up Wietecha discussed the joint powers agreement between the City and Dakota County for the annual Hastings Spring Clean Up Day.A new date for the event has not been established. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Roll Call:Ayes 7;Nays 0. Fire Chief Hiring Councilmember Balsanek suggested a press release not be issued until all conditions are met for a hiring.Administrator Wietecha clarified when finalist information becomes public data. Extend Council Filing Dates and Waive Filing Fees Councilmember Lund requested this topic be added to the agenda for April 20,2020. Fluegel indicated that he would prepare a memo detailing the filing dates and associated fee. Council discussed the fee amount and referenced MN State Statue 205.13 which discusses the filing dates and fees. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made.the following announcements: • HEDRA will meet on Thursday,April 9 at 6:00 p.m. • Planning Commission will meet on Monday,April 13 at 7:00 p.m. • Parks&Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday,April 14 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at http://www.hastinasmn. ov/city-govemment/city-counciVcitv-council-aeendas-and-minutes