We strongly recommend wearing a mask indoors, especially when around others who are vulnerable to infection and its long-term consequences. Docket) to hold immunization information in conjunction with any photo identification that includes a photograph and name of the individual. WHEREAS, Saint Paul Leg. During the course of the pandemic, small businesses in metropolitan areas have been hit harder than those in rural areas. 12.31, Subd. Executive Order 2020-9 requiring masks be worn at all city-controlled property and alllicensed businesses regulating large gatherings in the City of Saint Paul. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. The COVID-19 Omicron variant, which has been identified in Ramsey County, has been determined by the CDC to be a variant of concern and appears to be easily transmitted. Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-65 implementing a night-time curfew in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Also, about half of workers who personally lost wages during the pandemic (49%) are still earning less money than before the coronavirus outbreak started; and, WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, I have exercised executive authority through more than 80 Executive Orders to provide relief and further prepare our City for the COVID- 19 Pandemic; and. Tourists enjoy unusual tranquility on the steps toward the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Dec. 28, 2022. It shall also include any executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or other representative appointed by law. Leg. Leg. In response to the civil unrest, on May 29, 2020, I issued Emergency Executive Order 2020-11 imposing a curfew in all public places in order to protect individuals and property. On April 8, 2020 and April 30, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Orders 20-33 and 20-48, respectively, extending and modifying the previous Stay at Home order. WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenge to our City. 13D.021, that in-person meetings of the City Council and other public bodies under the Mayors jurisdiction are not practical or prudent because of the COVID-19 health pandemic. A photo identification is not required for individuals under the age of 18. On March 15, 2020, Minnesota detected the first confirmed cases caused by community spreadinfections not epidemiologically linked to overseas travel. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 AM on April 14, 2021. Masks will stay on in St. Paul Public Schools. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on June 3, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On March 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a Peacetime Emergency and coordinating Minnesotas strategy to protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. 2. OFE may enter into an agreement with a third-party to complete this study. On January 12, 2022, just one week after issuing mask mandates, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued executive orders mandating that places of public . Executive Order 2021-39 (Face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities). Ordinance 20-36 is amended to allow emergency overnight use of Freedom House for up to twenty (20) individuals overnight pursuant to the prior approval of the City during any Extreme Weather Emergency including but not limited to December 15 and 16, 2021. Other Minneapolis police officers stood guard as witnesses begged the officers to provide life-saving aid to George Floyd. The mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 12.31, Subd. During the course of the pandemic, small businesses in metropolitan areas have been hit harder than those in rural areas. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I extended, and such extension was approved by the City Council on June 10, 2020. Declares, under Minn. Stat. Executive Order 2022-6 is extended to retain the current Skyway Hours and allow an individual with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible no earlier than 11:00 p.m. provided that notice of the revised skyway hours are posted in conspicuous locations. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Emergency Executive Order 2020-29 is hereby extended in its entirety. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted regarding the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies, and respecting all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. For all Establishments wishing to occupy the Right of Way, submit an application and obtain a permit for a Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction which will have the requirements and criteria of Saint Paul Leg. Under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, declares that a local emergency continues to exist within Saint Paul, on September 8, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13. Exemptions. 651-307-8603. Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit holders and Sidewalk Caf Obstruction Permit holders may continue to operate in City right-of-way until either one of the following, whichever occurs first: A. A 25% one-time reduction from the 2021 rate as reflected in Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code on their next annual license fees. On June 1, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-69 extending the temporary night-time curfew in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to restrict individuals from being in public streets or public property for two more nights, through June 3, 2020, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 4:00 A.M. on June 3, 2020. In residential, T1 traditional neighborhood and F1 Ford districts, a conditional use permit is required for facilities serving seven (7) or more facility residents. 2 This emergency has been extended and remains in effect. Directs City departments to review ordinance and regulatory requirements, operations, civil and legal proceedings, events, and resources that can and should be adjusted or suspended, or to enact emergency regulations to support and protect the residents and businesses of Saint Paul as they grapple with the negative economic impacts of the pandemic. This declaration has been extended and remains in place. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on September 4, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. WHEREAS, the aforementioned civil unrest constitutes a local emergency as defined by Minnesota Statute Section 12.03, subd. Executive Order 2020-29 suspended certain requirements of the zoning code pertaining to consent petitions. Code. The school board on Tuesday changed the. This does not include the Saint Paul City Council. The 3-2 vote bucked the superintendent's recommendation to lift the requirement as long as case levels remain low. As of February 24, 2021, there have been 481,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, and 6,511 deaths; and, WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, I have exercised executive authority through more than 50 Executive Orders to provide relief and further prepare our City for the COVID-19 Pandemic; and, WHEREAS, the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Public Health continue to recommend social distancing, source-control and cleaning measures, detailed plans for businesses, and that any individual with confirmed COVID-19 should remain under home isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission to others is thought to be low; and, WHEREAS, during this pandemic, it is possible that individuals who are not diagnosed with COVID-19 will be placed in quarantine to control or prevent further spread of COVID-19; and. All Individuals regardless of vaccine status at City-Controlled Property: Must wear a face covering indoors at all times. Minnesota reported 4,149 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday statewide, with 71 deaths. The Department of Safety and Inspections shall investigate written complaints, shall notify any Third-party Food Delivery Platform alleged to have violated this emergency regulation of any complaint, Third-party Food Delivery Platforms must maintain books and records sufficient for the Department of Safety and Inspections to conduct an investigation and issue an assessment. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on October 30, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Oder 20-63 that included regulations for outdoor service provided by restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, bars,taverns, brewer taprooms, micro distiller cocktail rooms, farm wineries, craft wineries, cideries, golf courses, and other Places of Public Accommodation offering food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages) for on premises consumption; and, WHEREAS, on August 14, 2020 and September 22, 2020, I extended Executive Order 2020-10, which is now set to expire on November 1, 2020; and, WHEREAS, when last extending Executive Order 2020-10, I placed new conditions on Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permits, which aimed to allow permit holders to operate safely in the right-of-way for as long as possible, while seeking to ensure that business furniture and other property would be removed from the public right of way once the snow season began; and, WHEREAS, one such new condition was that Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permits would expire upon the MSP Airport weather station recording more than 2 inches of snow within a 24-hour period, which accumulation did occur on October 20, 2020, triggering the expiration of Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permits; and, WHEREAS, the new conditions did not affect standard Sidewalk Caf Obstruction Permits, which the City issued to many businesses prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which, by their own terms, are set to expire on October 31, 2020; and. Saint Paul Legislative Code 13.06(c) gives the Mayor the authority to issue emergency executive orders and provides that by like proclamation the mayor may modify or rescind any such regulation.. On March 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced the first confirmed fatality due to COVID-19 in Minnesota. A curfew is necessary in order to ensure the public safety of the people of Saint Paul. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Jan 5, 2022 Updated Jan 5, 2022, 3:53pm CST Indoor mask mandates are being brought back for businesses and city buildings throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul amid surging Covid-19 cases.. (St. Paul, MN) St. Paul's vaccine mandate for dining out could be ending as soon as this week. ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) - In a 3-2 vote, St. Paul public schools continued to be one of the only districts in the state to require mandatory masks for students and staff, going against the district . This civil unrest, including looting and the destruction of property, spread to Saint Paul on May 28, 2020. respecting the conduct of persons and the use of property during emergencies; the repair, maintenance and safeguarding of essential public services; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies; and, WHEREAS, providing guaranteed monthly income to randomly selected, low-income residents experiencing adverse financial consequences as a result of COVID-19 is a necessary and appropriate means of protecting the safety, health and welfare of these residents, while protecting the economic health of the city as a whole; and. I am directing owners of all buildings connecting to the skyway to secure the entrances to the skyway system and access to the skyway during this time. 12.31, subd. Easing the burden on these businesses will assist them in survival and recovery and in turn assist the City in its recovery. Mr. On November 18, 2020 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-99 which ordered the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, bars, taverns, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, brewer taprooms, micro distiller cocktail rooms, tasting rooms, wineries, cideries, clubhouses, dining clubs, tobacco product shops, hookah bars, cigar bars, vaping lounges, and other Places of Public Accommodation (as defined the EO 20-99) offering food, beverages (including alcoholic beverages), or tobacco products for on-premises consumption to ingress, egress, use, and occupancy by members of the public. All Businesses: Strongly encouraged to continue to require that all individuals, regardless of vaccine status, wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained; and. On May 29, 2020. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 21, 2022 pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Saint Paul Leg. Any portion of a location that is outdoors, meaning the area is fully open to the outside on two or more sides, regardless of whether the area has a ceiling or roof. Priority One services are Public Safety and Security services, the absence of which would pose an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted respecting all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. This order was extended until May 4, 2020; and, WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020 I issued Executive Order 2020-10 which eliminated certain City requirements to facilitate commercial uses of outdoor spaces; and, WHEREAS, on August 14, 2020, I extended Executive Order 2020-10, said order expires on September 22, 2020; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by the Governors Executive Orders and reduced business related to COVID-19; and. AP FILE PHOTO. Directs the Saint Paul Director of Emergency Management to request and coordinate appropriate aid and resources from surrounding jurisdictions, the Ramsey County Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and the State of Minnesota, as needed. These executive orders remain necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 3, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, even though the spread of COVID-19 has slowed, and vaccinations are becoming widely available, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID- 19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City; and. Any location providing COVID-19 vaccinations or testing provided that the facility follows all supplemental COVID-19 safety measures. HONG KONG: Macao, the world's biggest gambling hub, has eased its requirements for people to wear face masks after mandating them for most of the coronavirus pandemic. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 A.M. on May 31, 2020. A greater percentage of businesses reported equal to or less level revenue generation in 2022 than 2021; A much larger percentage in 2022 than 2021 (52% versus 35%) of businesses reported supplier delays and difficulties in finding alternative suppliers; A greater percentage of businesses reported equal to or less hours; There was nearly a 10% increase in businesses reporting difficulties hiring paid staff; and. Executive Order 2020-5 regulating skyway hours will expire on May 19, 2020. COVID-19 infection is transmitted predominately by inhalation of respiratory droplets and studies show that masks and face coverings block the release of respiratory droplets into the environment and can also reduce the wearers exposure to droplets from others because COVID-19 viral particles spread between people more readily indoors and when people are closer together for longer periods of time indoors. On August 21, 2020 I issued Emergency Executive order 2020-22 extending and amending Executive Order 2020-5 to allow skyway closure hours at 7:00 p.m. through Labor Day, but then allow closure 10:00 p.m. starting Labor Day. St. Louis County officials are planning to put an end to the county's mask mandate for public indoor spaces, County Executive Sam Page announced Wednesday. In preparation for emergencies, the City of Saint Paul and each City Department maintain a Continuity of Operations Plan and a Priority Level Workplan (collectively Emergency Plans). This civil unrest, including looting and the destruction of property, spread to Saint Paul on May 28, 2020. Following the death of George Floyd, civil unrest erupted in Minneapolis including fires, looting and other criminal behavior. Saint Paul Leg. Several other businesses office workers will continue to work remotely. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I have extended on three occasions, with such extensions being approved by the City Council on June 10, 2020, and September 9, 2020, and December 2, 2020; and, WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Oder 20-63 that included regulations for outdoor service provided by restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, bars, taverns, brewer taprooms, micro distiller cocktail rooms, farm wineries, craft wineries, cideries, golf courses, and other Places of Public Accommodation offering food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages) for on premises consumption; and WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020 I issued Executive Order 2020-10 which eliminated certain City requirements to facilitate commercial uses of outdoor spaces; and, WHEREAS, on August 14, 2020, September 22, 2020, and October 1, 2020, I extended Executive Order 2020-10, which is now set to expire on December 9, 2020; and, WHEREAS, on November 18, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-99, which paused all food and beverage service for all onsite consumption, whether indoors or outdoors, beginning Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 and through Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 11:59 p.m; and, WHEREAS, the Governors Executive Order 20-99 remains in effect and supersedes Executive Order 2020-10, which is the Order I issued, amended, and have extended to present day; and. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 AM on April 13, 2021. WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that a local emergency existed within Saint Paul, effective March 15, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Saint Paul City Council, in Res 20-550 approved that declaration and extended the emergency for ninety days, until June 15, 2020; and, WHEREAS, on June 8, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective June 8, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on September 8, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective September 8, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on November 30, 2020, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective November 30, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective March 1, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective June 1, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on August 31, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective August 31, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on November 29, 2021, I declared under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, that the local emergency continued to exist within Saint Paul, effective November 29, 2021, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13; and, WHEREAS, on December 1, 2021, the Saint Paul City Council, in RES 21-1749 approved that declaration and extended the emergency for thirty-five days, until Wednesday, January 5 2021; and, WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenge to our City. The Emergency Declaration at Paragraph 2 directs City departments to review ordinance and regulatory requirements that can and should be adjusted or suspended, or to enact emergency regulations to support the residents of the City during the COVID-19 pandemic.