Experimental work hours for City of Wellman public works employees are ending this week.

City Administrator Kelly Litwiller says several staff members asked the city council to consider changing their workday hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to a schedule of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Among their reasoning, city employees argued the shift in hours would make them more available to address the needs of commuting Wellman residents. In the summer, it would also allow public works staff to start projects earlier in the day when temperatures are cooler.

Litwiller says they talked with other municipalities about the pro and cons of making the move before the city council approved the trial run for the month of January. She says they will reassess the issue during their next council meeting scheduled for Monday night.