Most of the administrative employees of Highland city already work four-day weeks, with a skeleton crew at the city offices on Fridays. But, starting on a yet-to-be-determined date, all city employees will switch to the 4/10 schedule.

The change will only be temporary, for now. In his motion during a recent City Council meeting, Councilman Brian Braithwaite stipulated that the change would be in effect for nine months.

"Six months after we get into the new city building, the city administrator will present the City Council any problems the employees have with the new schedule," he said.

Councilman Larry Mendenhall suggested the city make sure online services are available to residents.

"It would be prudent to streamline online applications for city licenses, applications for water and sewer service payments," he said. "Anything which can be done online would help eliminate the frustrations of our citizens."

Councilman Brian Brunson expressed his concern in cutting services. "Before approving a cutback in the days city offices are open, I would like to see the fiscal impact and see what it would save the citizens," he said. "I think it is premature to decide before the cost savings are available."

There was also concern about holidays on Mondays, which would keep the city offices closed for four days in a row. The vote to try the four-day work week passed 4-1, with Brunson voting against.

Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Provo, Spanish Fork and Payson all have at least part of their workforce on a 4/10 schedule. The state of Utah switched to a 4/10 schedule at the beginning of August.