Even though vaccinations have become widely available, it is now recommended that all fully vaccinated individuals receive a booster shot; and serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the nation and City. 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. 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. . the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted . 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 September 8, 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, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenge to our City. 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.. Code 13.06(a) to which the City I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 13, 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. Businesses have been further impacted by staffing shortages (e.g. The City is actively working to facilitate the opening of additional low or no barrier emergency shelters in the City to minimize the risks of cold weather exposure to unsheltered individuals during the time where there is a lack of capacity in current shelter options due to COVID-19 restrictions. All City services identified in Paragraph 4 above that can be reasonably accomplished virtually or through telework will be so accomplished. Individuals traveling directly to and from work, seeking emergency care, fleeing dangerous circumstances, or experiencing homelessness are also exempt. WHEREAS, during the course of the Declared Emergency, I issued Executive Order 2022-7 (relating to extreme weather emergencies), and the original basis for this order has not changed; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby extend Executive Order 2022-7 (relating to extreme weather emergencies) without amendment. Macao, the world's biggest gambling hub, is easing its requirements for people to wear masks that had lasted most of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided that the application and supporting documents for a Temporary C-19 Seasonal Outside Service Area and a Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit meet all legal requirements as outlined in this Order (including approval of site plan, verification of insurance, and verification of legal authority to occupy the proposed area) and the director finds that no grounds exist for the denial of such application, I authorize the Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections and the Director of the Department of Public Works to administratively approve, modify, deny or revoke such application. Executive Order 2020-4 suspending certain zoning regulations for alternative care sitesis extended without amendment. 12.29, which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I have twice extended, and such extensions were approved by the City Council on June 10, 2020, and September 9, 2020; and, WHEREAS, according to guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, local governments are authorized to expend CARES Act funds to provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and families directly impacted by a loss of income due to the COVID- 19 public health emergency; and, WHEREAS, by using information provided by CollegeBound Saint Paul participants and CARES Act and other funding, the city is uniquely positioned to provide necessary financial assistance to low-income residents impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Leg. Code 13.06(a) to which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020 and which remains in effect having been duly extended. 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. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on August 16, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, in addition to action necessary to safeguard the health and safety of Saint Paul citizens, it remains necessary for the City to provide support to individuals and businesses alike to ensure that Saint Paul recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic disaster; and Saint Paul Leg. 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. Other Minneapolis police officers stood guard as witnesses begged the officers to provide life-saving aid to George Floyd. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 23, 2022, 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 20-10 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. The former St. Paul mandate required masks in businesses licensed by the City of St. Paul. Effective January 19, 2022, any licensed business 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. 2. 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. In subsequent months, the decline in metropolitan areas continued to exceed the decline outside of metropolitan areas; and, WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 3 in 5 small businesses in Minnesota report at least a moderate negative impact on their business from the COVID-19 pandemic; 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. Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-65 implementing a night-time curfew in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. 12.31, Subd. 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 on April 22, 2021, or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. 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. The WHO and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised all individuals to take measures to reduce their risk of COVID-19, especially the Delta and Omicron variants, including proven public health and social measures such as wearing well- fitting masks, hand hygiene, physical distancing, improving ventilation of indoor spaces, avoiding crowded spaces, and getting vaccinated. Leg. NOW, THEREFORE, MAYOR MELVIN CARTER Ill, OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DECLARES, REQUESTS, AND DIRECTS AS FOLLOWS: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on March 1, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. In March, the start of the COVID pandemic placed excessive demands and uncertainties on businesses. 15.6% of households are behind or mortgage or rent payments and the risk of eviction or foreclosure is either somewhat or very likely. Declares, under Minn. Stat.13D.021, that in-person meetings of the boards, commissions, and committees of public bodies under the Mayors jurisdiction are not practical or prudent because of the COVID-19 health pandemic. Directs OFE to develop specific, income-based eligibility criteria to ensure that guaranteed income payments are directed to low-income Saint Paul residents. All Businesses: Strongly encouraged to include in their COVID-19 Preparedness Plan under Governor Walz Executive Order 20-56 a requirement that all individuals wear a face covering at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. The Establishment has the legal right to occupy the area. 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 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, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenge to our City. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. Therefore, they are requesting that the skyway closing hours remain at 7:00 p.m. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides, whenever necessary to meet an emergency for which adequate regulations have not been adopted , the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations respecting the use of property during emergencies . Many Saint Paul businesses who have been impacted by the Governors Executive Orders hold business licenses which must be renewed annually. License holders for the license types listed below will be given: The 2022 license fee will remain at the 2021 rate for business licenses. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, hereby issue the following Executive Order. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on April 24, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: During the course of the Declared Emergency, Mayor Carter has issued several Executive Orders which will expire before the end of the Declared Emergency: All of these Executive Orders remain necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Businesses Licensed by the City of Saint Paul: Must require all Individuals to wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained, except for temporary removal of face covering when eating or drinking. The potential for community contact transmission is especially concerning for vulnerable individuals, emergency workers, and other essential workers who continue to provide services to the community. at Leg. 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. 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. In accordance with the above-articulated, I declare as follows, said declarations forming my determination of the of the minimum personnel necessary to maintain Essential Governmental Operations of the City of Saint Paul: Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded, 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. On March 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced the first confirmed fatality due to COVID-19 in Minnesota. This Executive Order has expired; and, WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 12.29 and Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06, which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Upon receiving notice of permit expiration or temporary suspension, permit holders must immediately remove from the right of way all business furniture and other property. Businesses Licensed by the City of Saint Paul: Must require all individuals to wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained, except for temporary removal of face covering when eating or drinking. Mild hypothermia sets in as one's body temperature dips below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, at which point it's considered a medical emergency. Code Chapter 13.06(b) provides that, whenever necessary to meet an emergency . All Essential Governmental Operation services that can be reasonably accomplished virtually or through telework will be so accomplished. WHEREAS, in addition to action necessary to safeguard the health and safety of Saint Paul citizens, it remains necessary for the City to provide support to individuals and businesses alike to ensure that Saint Paul recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic disaster; and Saint Paul Leg. The Mayor requests that all shelters serving unsheltered or homeless individuals or families expand their occupancy to accommodate such above-described extreme weather emergencies. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Orders: The following Executive Order is rescinded: Executive Order 2020-46. 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 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. Civil unrest has arisen in the Twin Cities metropolitan area since Mr. Floyds death. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on 9 of April, 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 20-10 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. Any specific regulations for individual City-controlled spaces will be published on the City website and posted at each location. Both St. Paul and Minneapolis will continue to mandate masking in city facilities, and Carter said he would continue to monitor COVID trends with St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health.. Executive Order 2021-39 (Face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities). Individuals at City-Controlled Property: Must wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which has been 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.