will continue to allow an increase in 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. Reducing License fees for these businesses will assist them in the survival and recovery process. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: The following Executive Order is extended without amendment: 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13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire on January 14, 2022. 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 covering when eating or drinking. On January 13, 2022, I issued Emergency Executive Order 2022-5 requiring (with exceptions) that, 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 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. Minneapolis Police were assisted by the National Guard and State Patrol to restore order. 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. 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. Sec. Orders that this declaration be given prompt and general publicity and that it be filed promptly by the City Clerk. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. This updated information included a recommendation for fully vaccinated people to wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission. Directs OFE to provide up to 18 guaranteed income payments to randomly selected, verified eligible residents in an amount not to exceed $500 per month, excluding any CollegeBound Saint Paul incentive monies paid. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 14, 2022, 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. On the afternoon of Sunday, April 11, 2021, a Brooklyn Center police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20 year old black man, during a traffic stop, inflaming already raw tensions between police and community members in the midst of the Derek Chauvin trial. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which has been extended and remains in effect. Executive Order 2020-2 describing essential government operations. While we have not yet reached the SP-RCPH vaccination goal of 55% of residents ages 16 and older receiving at least one dose of a vaccine in every zip code, vaccination rates continue to increase and local public health officials anticipate that with our ongoing vaccination efforts the one remaining zip code in which we have not yet reached this target (55130 with 52% vaccination rate as of May 28) will meet this goal in the coming week. 12.31, Subd. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020, and which I have extended on several occasions; and, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Leg. Executive Order 2020-40 (allowing inactive business licenses), Executive Order 2021-23 (amending skyway hours). On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. 12.29 and Leg. As of September 1, 2020, there have been 9,243 reported cases of COVID-19 in Ramsey County, and 298 deaths; and, WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 and declared a peacetime emergency under Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.31, subdivision 2. 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.. at Leg. 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. Businesses Licensed By the City of Saint Paul: Must require all Individuals to wear a face covering at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. Current data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection for Ramsey County over the past seven days show a 56.36% decline in cases and a 14.71% decline in new hospital admissions, while current data from Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health shows that the positivity rate in Ramsey County is 6.27%; and. A one-time, ninety-day extension of the due date for payment of their next renewal license fees for all license holders whose renewal date is before August 1, 2020. For non-emergency information. This necessity includes the City providing materials and staff to respond to the additional needs created by COVID-19 for first responders and medical professionals, City employees, and the general public (Additional Emergency Work). Minneapolis, St. Paul mayors lift mask mandate That order has been extended and was last extended on April 30, 2021 by Emergency Executive order 2021-20 extending Executive Order 2020-5 without amendment. Looting was widespread late April 11 into early April 12, spilling into north and south Minneapolis including looting of stores in Uptown and along Lake Street. Carter said there is no "carved-in-stone threshold" the city needs to meet to rescind its mask mandate, . Such establishments are encouraged to offer food and beverage using delivery services, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, or drive-up service. During the course of the pandemic, small businesses in metropolitan areas have been hit harder than those in rural areas. 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. Prior to taking on Additional Emergency Work, City departments are directed to submit for approval amended Emergency Plans, as defined in Executive Order 2020-2. The City of Saint Paul will review all permits issued for large community events/gatherings involving fifty (50) persons or more to determine if the event/gathering presents a public health risk and should be cancelled/postponed as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. All Businesses: Strongly encouraged to continue to require that all individuals wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. Inside activities, and in particular inside activities where individuals gather without masks and where individuals gather for extended periods, or both, increase the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19. 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.. Temporarily closing the skyway system from 10:00 PM on April 13 until 6:00 AM on April 14, 2021 is necessary to protect the safety of downtown residents and business owners whose residences and businesses are connected to the system from incidents of violence and vandalism in the skyway system. Therefore, the Skyway Governance Committee held a meeting and voted to ask the City to return to the 7:00 p.m. closing hours rather than extending those hours to 10:00 p.m. Keeping the closing hours at 7:00 pm. During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have issued several Executive Orders, and the original basis for these orders has not changed: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby extend the following Emergency Executive Orders: Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, the above listed Executive Orders 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. 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. Emergency Executive Order 2020-29 is hereby extended in its entirety. Section 140.10 (a) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the general hours of skyway operation is hereby amended during the current emergency to require the closure of the skyway system beginning at 2:00 p.m. on June 5, 2020 through 6:00 a.m. on June 6, 2020. On March 18, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-08 clarifying that Executive order 20-04 also applied to salons, barbershops and other similar establishments. Individuals, regardless of vaccine status, at City-Controlled Property: Must wear a face covering indoors at all times. The following Executive Order is extended: Executive Order 2020-40. On March 16, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-04 which ordered the temporary closure of Minnesota restaurants and bars to dine-in customers and also ordered the temporary closure of places of public accommodation and amusement, including but not limited to: theatres, museums, fitness centers, and community clubs; and Bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, tasting rooms, clubs, and other places of public accommodation that offer alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption until April 10, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: Section 140.10 (a) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the general hours of skyway operation is hereby amended during the current emergency to require the closure of the skyway system beginning on May 29, 2020 through 6 a.m. on June 1, 2020. 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 the residents of Saint Paul during the pandemic. Executive Order 2020-10 is extended for an additional forty days with the following additional requirement for Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit holders under Executive Order 2020-10: All business furniture or other property that is in the public right of way must be immediately removed if any of the following occur: All Temporary C-19 Obstruction Permits issued to will expire upon the first occurrence of 2(a) or (b), above, unless sooner rescinded by the City. St. Paul Public Schools will be keeping a mask mandate in place for now, even as most other districts in the state have dropped face covering requirements amid a decreasing number of new COVID cases. WHEREAS, as Small Business Pulse Survey - MN Small Business reported: Over 3 week period of February 14th March 6th: WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Developments (DEED) most-recent data on the impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota includes: WHEREAS, it is likely that the DEED statistics under-represent the impact in Saint Paul. 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. 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; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio & Sidewalk). 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. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. People are turning to at-home rapid tests , which makes . 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. Under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29 and Saint Paul Legislative Code 13.06, declares that a local emergency exists within Saint Paul, effective May 29, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Minnesota Statute, Chapter 12, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on May 31, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On May 25, 2020, a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd while he was handcuffed and in the custody of officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. On March 25, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and allowed only essential workers to go to work. WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Developments (DEED) most-recent data on the impact of COVID-19: WHEREAS, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities COVID-19 Hardship Watch, [w]hile the economy has added jobs in recent months, there were still 5.0 million fewer jobs in September 2021 than in February 2020. 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 [CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY-- the sounding of alarms; 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]. 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. Minneapolis, St. Paul adopt temporary vaccine mandate for eating and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby rescind Emergency Executive Order 2022-5, effective on February 10, 2022. Such parking is not required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. On September 4, 2020 I issued Executive Order 2020-25 which kept the skyway closing hours at 7:00 p.m. That Order expires October 14, 2020. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. On March 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced the first confirmed fatality due to COVID-19 in Minnesota. facility sites to house Alternative Care Sites which may become necessary to open and operate on a temporary basis in anticipation that all other healthcare resources are, or will be rapidly exhausted Mr. Code 106.01(b) and (c) as amended below. Executive Order 2020-29 suspended certain requirements of the zoning code pertaining to consent petitions. On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their information for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant currently circulating in the United States. 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. Any educational facility for students and staff during school hours. The license will remain in the inactive status and the business may not be in operation until the expiration of the closure ordered under Governor Walz Emergency Executive Order 20-99 or such time as the impacted license holder requests that the license be reinstated, whichever occurs first. Temporarily closing the skyway system from 4 p.m. on May 29 until 6 am on June 1, 2020 is necessary to protect the safety of downtown residents and business owners whose residences and businesses are connected to the system from incidents of violence and vandalism in the skyway system. Other Minneapolis police officers stood guard as witnesses begged the officers to provide life-saving aid to George Floyd. During any Extreme Weather Emergency, where there is an increased risk of harm due to weather conditions including heavy rainfall that may lead to general or localized flooding, tornadoes, blizzard conditions, high winds, or extreme cold or heat, shelters serving individuals or families are not required to seek permission from the City of Saint Paul to expand capacity to allow unsheltered or homeless individuals or families a safe place indoors during the described extreme weather emergency. National Guard troops arrived just before midnight as looters targeted the Brooklyn Center Walmart; and several businesses around the Walmart were completely destroyed, including Foot Locker, T Mobile, and a To New York men's clothing store. The St. Paul mask mandate provides, "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." The mandate defines "city-controlled property" to include ". 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 school board on Tuesday night voted 6-1 in favor of updating its policy. Subsections (c) through (f) of the ordinance are suspended during the Emergency. The Citys department of emergency services, in conjunction with Ramsey County, the Minnesota Department of Health and agencies of the United States Government, have compiled a list of potential . 65.515, the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of that ordinance remain in effect. On May 29, 2020. Individual: all persons except young children at risk of suffocation and persons who cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering. 2. Priority Two services can be disrupted temporarily, if necessary, but must be re-established within a few days to preserve the essential elements of the financial system of government, and to continue priority services. Supplemental COVID-19 safety measures include: The pedestrian skyway system as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code chapter 140. Executive Order 2020-4 suspending certain zoning regulations for alternative care sights will expire on May 19, 2020. 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. The Establishment has the legal right to occupy the area. On May 28 - 31, 2020, the civil unrest in Minneapolis spread to Saint Paul and included fires, looting and other criminal behavior causing significant damage. WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Saint Paul to extend this emergency pandemic leave to the non-represented employees and non-represented temporary employees for the same reasons as set forth in the MOA; Pursuant to the authority granted to me by City Charter Sec. This civil unrest, including looting and the destruction of property, spread to Saint Paul on May 28, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: Section 140.10 (a) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the general hours of skyway operation is hereby amended during the current emergency 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. WHEREAS, on January 5, 2022, the Saint Paul City Council, in RES 22-63, approved that declaration and extended the emergency for thirty-five days, until Sunday, February 13, 2022; and. 12.29, I issued an Emergency Declaration, declaring a Peacetime Emergency due to the civil unrest occurring throughout Saint Paul. 12.31, Subd. Code 86.01(a). Declares, under Minn. Stat. immediate (due to COVID cases) or longer term (due to hiring challenges) and supply chain challenges. Any specific regulations for individual City-controlled spaces will be published on the City website and posted at each location. The Omicron variant accounts for 68% of the cases in Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, representatives from the Department of Safety and Inspections met with representatives from SPPD, Downtown Alliance, BOMA and Skyway Easement Property Owners and discussed that due to COVID cases resurgence a comprehensive and coordinated Skyway security and maintenance effort was not yet ready to move to adding additional hours; and. 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. On November 10, 2020, the Chair of the Skyway Governance Advisory Committee, the President of Greater Saint Paul BOMA and the President of the St. Paul Downtown Alliance met and discussed skyway use and the 7:00 p.m. closing hours. The City will make every effort to notify permit holders by 3 PM on the day of the declared Snow Emergency, using e-mail addresses on file with the Department of Public Works. Saint Paul Leg. While face 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. 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. April 8, 2022 / 1:49 PM / CBS Minnesota. Available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 15 Kellogg Blvd. 2. Executive Order 2020-10 is hereby extended, subject to the Governors Executive Order 21-01 and any other local, state or federal law impacting food and beverage service for onsite consumption. Outside of those areas, the decline was only 13 percent. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on October 26, 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. All businesses are strongly encouraged to continue to require that all individuals wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. "Purchase price" means the menu price of an Online order, excluding taxes, gratuities, or any other fees that may make up the total cost to the customer of an Online order. Minneapolis, St. Paul chamber CEOs diverge in response to citywide mask COVID-19 infection is transmitted predominately by inhalation of respiratory droplets. On March 15, 2020, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. This declaration supersedes all prior declarations. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on May 27, 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. This civil unrest included mass protests in Minneapolis on May 26-28, 2020 which caused injuries, looting and the destruction of public and private property. This is especially true in the midst of an escalating global pandemic. 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. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Studies have indicated and public health experts have concluded that indoor dining is a significant driver of the COVID-19 pandemic, in part because it is not possible to wear a mask while eating or drinking. Code 13.06(a) to which the City This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 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. West | Saint Paul, MN 55102 | General Information: 651-266-8989, Executive Order February 16, 2021, 2021-8, Executive Order February 18, 2021, 2021-9, Executive Order February 22, 2021, 2021-10, City of Saint Paul Emergency Declaration May 29, 2020, Extending City of Saint Paul Emergency Declaration COVID-19 June 8, 2020, City of Saint Paul Emergency Declaration August 27, 2020, Executive Order September 3, 2020, 2020-24, Executive Order September 4, 2020, 2020-25, During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have. 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. Buildings and residences in downtown Saint Paul are connected by a robust skyway system which allows downtown residents to move between buildings without going outdoors.