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. 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 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. 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13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates,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. Code 106.01(b) and (c) as amended below. OFE may enter into an agreement with a third-party to complete this study. Allowing Downtown building owners to close their area of the skyway at 7:00 p.m. seven days a week will increase the number of officers available to patrol the streets, provide relief by reducing financial and staffing burdens on building owners, and assist in reducing the incidents of vandalism in the skyway system that are believed to be attributed to the decrease in use by the general population. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect on September 22, 2020 and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates,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. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on March 12, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on March 21, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on March 30, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on April 2 2021, 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. Executive Order 2021-23 is rescinded and replaced with this order. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which has been extended and remains in effect. 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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. Executive Order O 2020-4 (Alternative Care Sites), Executive Order 2020-29 (waiving signature requirements for zoning petitions), Executive Order 2020-44 delaying effective date for Plastic packaging 236 leg. Council consented to on March 17, 2020. I hereby further direct the Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections and the Director of the Department of Public Works to take all actions necessary to facilitate the use of outdoor property for Saint Paul businesses, and to expedite all applications as described in this Order. This Order will remain in place until May 2, 2020 and may be extended upon further Order if the Peacetime Emergency declared under the Governors Executive Order 20-01 has not yet expired. "Telephone order" means an order placed by a customer to a Food Establishment through a telephone call forwarded by a call system provided by a Third-party Food Delivery Platform for delivery or pickup within the city. Emergency Plans classify all City services as Priority One, Priority Two, Priority Three, or Priority Four and determine the personnel necessary to maintain each service classification. The City is working to establish low or no barrier shelters that will provide indoor sleeping space for up to one hundred (100) adults. This, alongside our work to ensure Saint Paul residents have the tools and access they need to get vaccinated are paramount to recovering from this pandemic and building toward our future.. Civil unrest erupted in downtown Minneapolis including looting and the destruction of public and private property. 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 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. For these reasons, downtown leaders have expressed concerns regarding the safety of downtown residents, businesses and the skyway system infrastructure and requested that the skyway system be closed from 2:00 p.m. on June 5, 2020 through 6:00 a.m. on June 6, 2020 in order to protect the residents and these major assets. 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 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, the hours of the skyway system are governed by Saint Paul Legislative Code 140.10 which sets the General Hours of Operation and requires that all parts of the skyway system shall be open to the public every day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and, WHEREAS, on April 9, 2020 I issued Emergency Executive Order 2020-5 to allow an individual with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible at 7 p.m. provided that notice of the revised skyway hours are posted in conspicuous locations; and, WHEREAS, based on the easing of COVID restrictions statewide, the fact that the spread of COVID-19 had slowed, and the wide availability of vaccines and the recommendation of skyway stakeholders I issued Executive Order 2021-23 which adjusted the skyway closure hours keeping the skyways open longer; and, WHEREAS, Executive Order 2021-23 was rescinded and replaced with Executive Order 2021-40 which allowed for an individual with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system is permitted 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; and, WHEREAS, Executive Order 2021-40 was extended by Executive Order 2021-44 and was set to expire on January 14, 2022 which would return Skyway Hours to normal; and, WHEREAS, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified new variants of the COVID-19 virus which are present in the United States and medical experts determined that some of these variants are significantly more contagious than previously known variants. According to a news release, the St. Paul Public . 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. 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.. Sole was an African American man, and false rumors spread that Minneapolis police had shot Mr. With the restrictions on the hospitality industry outlined in Governor Walz Executive Order 20-96 and the upward trend of COVID-19 cases, several downtown hospitality businesses will remain closed or have reduced hours. Saint Paul Leg. Any such complaint shall be made in writing to the Department of Safety and Inspections, shall provide authorization for the Third-party Food Delivery Platform to divulge a record or other information about a subscriber or customer to the city and shall include all information relied upon by the Food Establishment. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on November 25, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Saint Paul Leg. 2. Further notice from the City. Subject to any rules, regulations, or guidance that may be issued by the Department of Safety and Inspections, any Food Establishment may submit a complaint of a violation of this section to the Department of Safety and Inspections. 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. An overnight shelter is a use where people receive overnight shelter but are not expected or permitted to remain on a 24-hour-per-day basis. Id. 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. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect on June 1 following 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. WHEREAS, earlier this winter, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted a potent storm system which was forecasted to entail multiple hazards, including but not limited to: WHEREAS, these and similar hazards are likely to occur throughout the winter and will place individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness at extreme risk. Jobs were down nearly twice as much in low-paying industries (5.3 percent) as in medium-wage industries (3.2 percent) and more than six times as much as in high-wage industries (0.8 percent) during this period; and, WHEREAS, according to a Pew Center survey published March 5, 2021, among those who say their financial situation has gotten worse during the pandemic, 44% think it will take them three years or more to get back to where they were a year ago including about one-in- ten who dont think their finances will ever recover. The potential for community contact transmission is especially concerning for individuals who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, and vulnerable populations who cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccine. 651-307-8603. 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. While such coverings are not personal protective equipment, face coverings, whether manufactured or homemade cloth, provide source control by helping to limit the person wearing the covering from infecting others and by helping to control the spread of the virus. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. Executive Order 2020-1 regulating large gatherings in the City of Saint Paul. 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. Executive Order 2020-29 expires on November 17, 2020. The code allows permitted uses only in the zoning districts specified. Executive Order 2020-5 amended skyway hours to allow individuals with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible at 7 p.m., provided that notice of the revised hours is posted in conspicuous locations. The curfew was critical in preventing further risk to public safety and destruction to property. ii. 12.29, I issued an Emergency Declaration, declaring a Peacetime Emergency due to the civil unrest occurring throughout Saint Paul. 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 . 12.31, Subd. City of Saint Paul employees and visitors are not required to wear a face covering while outdoors, unless at an activity specifically designated and posted by the City as requiring a face covering. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on April 13, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. Face coverings must fully cover an individuals nose and mouth. Code 13.06(a) to which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020 and which remains in effect having been duly extended. . Risk factors include inadequate clothing, malnutrition, advanced age, substance abuse, social isolation, and mental illnessmany of which are common among people who are homeless, a population that is already at a much greater risk for illness than housed people. 12.31, Subd. COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenges to both the City of Saint Paul and the State of Minnesota. Executive Order 2020-40 allowing inactive business licenses and rescinding Executive Order 2020-37. Saint Paul Leg. At that time, the Committee requested that the skyway closure option remain in place with a 7:00 p.m. closure until Labor Day, August 31, 2020, and then be extended to a 10:00 pm closure time. After Executive Order 2020-22 was issued, the Department of Safety and Inspections engaged in further discussions with the Skyway Governance Committee as well as individual owners of downtown businesses and learned that several downtown hospitality businesses remain closed or with reduced hours and that several other businesses with office workers are still largely working remotely. Any Establishment that currently has a Seasonal Outside Service Area License or a Right of Way Obstruction Permit may open for outdoor seating under the terms of that license or permit following any necessary alterations required by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. 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. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's been seven months since mask mandates were lifted in Minnesota, but now they are back in the state's two biggest cities. These temporary closures are to be effective until December 18, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Saint Paul businesses impacted by the Governors Executive Orders contribute to the vitality of Saint Paul, provide employment opportunities and services to residents, grow the Citys tax base and increase our sense of community. SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter signed Executive Order 2022-2, renewing the requirement for facemasks to be work indoors in all city-controlled facilities and at all businesses licensed by the City of Saint Paul at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained, except for temporary removal of face Executive Order 2020-1 regulating large gatherings in St. Paul is extended without amendment. While some restaurants may receive take-out orders directly, there are many Third-party Food Delivery Platforms and other services that operate through websites and/or mobile phone applications used by consumers to quickly and easily order pick-up and delivery meals from local restaurants. 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. WHEREAS, the City aims to allow commercial uses of outdoor space in the public right-of-way for as long as possible, but also seeks to ensure that business furniture and other property is removed from the public right of way once the snow season has begun; I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on October 5, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: SUSPENDING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE PERTANING TO CONSENT PETITIONS. Person means and includes any person, firm, corporation, partnership, company, organization, agency, club or any group or association thereof. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-5(Amending 2022-4). 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on September 3, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, 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. 12.29, I issued an Emergency Declaration, declaring a Peacetime Emergency to prevent civil unrest occurring in Saint Paul. Effective January 26, 2022, any licensed business, during any time that a ticketed event is being held, that is a space of public accommodation in the City of Saint Paul during any time that food and/or drink is sold or served indoors for consumption onsite shall limit admission of patrons to the area of the licensed premises where food and/or drink is being consumed, to only those persons who furnish proof of a completed vaccination series against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test obtained within seventy-two (72) hours of entry. A 25% one-time reduction on their next annual license fees. Nationally, liberal strongholds like New York City and Portland have dropped . Mask mandates back in Minneapolis, St. Paul New rules, which cover most indoor public spaces, go into effect Thursday Tim Nelson January 5, 2022 1:42 PM The Mary Tyler Moore statue on. Face coverings must fully cover an individuals nose and mouth. f. Unless contrary to state law, establishments may expand use on to off-street parking areas provided that that the parking area is on the same lot or abuts the location of the principal use, and/or may expand use on to other vacant areas that are zoned for business uses on the same or abutting lot of the principal use. Governor Walz, in Executive Order 20-56, has declared a peacetime emergency in the City of Saint Paul as well as the City of Minneapolis and the surrounding communities. A licensed business that is a space of public accommodation means an entity that holds a City license that is a business, or an educational, refreshment, entertainment, or recreation facility, or an institution of any kind, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations are extended, offered, sold, or otherwise made available to the public. St. Paul Admin. The COVID-19 Delta variant has been determined by the CDC to be a variant of concern due to its high transmissibility and continues to account for a large number of new cases sequenced in Minnesota and Ramsey County, thereby substantially increasing the potential risk of infection and the spread of the virus through the community. Several downtown hospitality businesses remain closed or have reduced hours and several other businesses with office workers are still working remotely. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect immediately on March 10, 2022 following my signature. . On April 9, 2020 I issued Emergency Executive Order 2020-05 which amended Saint Paul Legislative Code 140.10 and allowed building owners connected to the skyway system to reduce their daily skyway hour of operation to 6 AM to 7 PM. 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, due to the present economic crisis, as articulated above, it remains necessary for the City to provide economic support to individuals and businesses alike to ensure that Saint Paul recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic disaster; and, WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, I have exercised executive authority through more than 111 Executive Orders to provide relief and further prepare our City for the COVID- 19 Pandemic; and, WHEREAS, these Executive Orders remain in effect only as long as the emergency continues; and. Executive Order 2020-44 delaying effective date for Plastic packaging 236 leg. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency . 409.06 (g), as amended below. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on December 15, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHERAS, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast shows an unprecedented outbreak of severe thunderstorms is likely this evening between 5pm and 9pm in our region. e. Off-street parking requirements are waived to the extent that: i. During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have issued several Executive Orders, two of which expire on July 6, 2020: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: The following Executive Orders are extended without amendment: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on July 13, 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. Many have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced, leaving the businesses with less capacity to implement the required changes. Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-65 implementing a night-time curfew in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Ensuring that bars and restaurants can reopen under the guidelines laid out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will ease the burden on these businesses will assist them in survival and recovery, and, in turn, assist the City in its recovery. The civil unrest constitutes a local emergency as defined by Minnesota Statute Section 12.03, subd. The former St. Paul mandate required masks in businesses licensed by the City of St. Paul. Declares, under Minn. Stat. Governor Walz, as part of Executive Order 20-56, also activated the National Guard to support in emergency operations and response. 30% of households with children under 5 have had a childcare disruption in the last 4 weeks. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby renew the following Emergency Executive Order in order to keep the current Skyway Hours in place: Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, the above listed Executive Order will remain in effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after the effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which they relate, whichever occurs first. WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by the Governors Executive Order 20-99 and reduced business related to COVID-19. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 18, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 22, 2021, 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. Due in part to the escalating homelessness crisis, the number of injuries caused by exposure to extreme cold have risen dramatically in the past 20 years. Such amended Emergency Plans must describe how such Additional Emergency Work meets a need related to COVID-19 and either protects, or provides direct support to work that protects, the health, safety and welfare of city employees and/or the general public. amended skyway hours to allow individuals with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible at 7 p.m., provided that notice of the revised hours is posted in conspicuous locations. Face coverings are not required to be medical-grade masks. Alternative Care Sites (ACS) shall be treated as a use similar to a medical facility and are therefore subject to this Emergency Executive Order so that they can be rapidly and effectively established toreduce the morbidity, mortality, and the social impact on the City from the COVID-19 Pandemic, provided; that the location, occupancy, and operation of any ACS facility shall be subject to the prior written approval from the Zoning Administrator, the Building Official, and the Director of the department of emergency management and that these approvals may each contain reasonable conditions in keeping with the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public.