This Declaration has now expired. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. Priority One services must remain uninterrupted. 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. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Peter Leggett 651-307-8603. Because much of the destruction and violence has taken place under the cover of darkness, a temporary nighttime curfew remains necessary to ensure the public safety of the people of Saint Paul and protect property. 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. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 10, 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 20-01 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations have been decreasing . These above-outlined restrictions and other requirements of the Saint Paul Zoning Code do not allow for facilities to house the people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on an emergency basis to be opened on the timeline and locations necessary to serve the urgent need facing unsheltered homeless population. Presently, license holders who, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are not presently engaged in a certain licensed activity cannot request that their license be held in an inactive status. Emergency Executive Order 2020-37 is rescinded. 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 4 p.m. on May 29, 2020 through 6 a.m. on June 1, 2020 in order to protect the residents and these major assets. In response to the civil unrest, I have issued Emergency Executive Orders 2020-11, 13, 14, and 16 imposing a curfew in all public places in order to protect individuals and property. The declaration of a Snow Emergency; or 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 January 7, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Saint Paul Leg. A curfew is necessary in order to ensure the public safety of the people of Saint Paul. 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. I received input from the Citys Department of Safety and Inspections and a request from the Skyway Governance Advisory Committee that the skyway closure time remain at 7:00 p.m. until Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, and then be extended to a 10:00 pm until Labor Day or the end of the stated emergency. But the two leaders of the cities' chambers of commerce have reacted in opposite ways. We strongly recommend wearing a mask indoors, especially when around others who are vulnerable to infection and its long-term consequences. No adequate regulation presently exists and I, as the Mayor of Saint Paul, have a responsibility to implement measures that will aid in preventing the spread ofCOVID-19 to protect the public's safety, health, and welfare in Saint Paul and throughout Minnesota; For these reasons, I promulgate and order as follows: Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code, and consistent with Chapter 12 of Minnesota Statutes, this Executive Order is in effect immediately upon my signature, and, if not sooner rescinded, every such regulation contained herein 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 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. b. 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. Executive Order 2020-7 describing amendments to emergency plans is amended to state the requirement that the City determine the minimum governmental operations is now required by Governor Walz Executive Order 20-33. 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. Increased homeless services, especially additional shelter availability, are necessary to accommodate the amplified need in the winter. 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. The necessary public health operating restrictions within the city have had severe and ongoing financial impacts on all food service establishments within the city. "Department of Safety and Inspections" means the Department of Safety and Inspections. 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. 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. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. Furthermore, almost half of workers who personally lost wages during the pandemic (49%) are still earning less money than before the coronavirus outbreak started; and, 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, WHEREAS, Saint Paul Legislative Code section 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; and. Any such application must include either a Temporary C-19 Right of Way Obstruction Permit or documentation of ownership or written agreement with the property owner to occupy the outdoor space. The Notice, Public Hearing and other requirements laid out in City Charter, Chapter 6 and Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 409, are waived to allow for the immediate creation of On-Sale Intoxicating Beverage Food Hall Licenses; and, Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 409.03(a) (Exhibit A) is amended to include Food Halls in the list of establishments that the City of Saint Paul can issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to; and, Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 409.32 (Exhibit B) is hereby added to define and create an On-Sale Intoxicating Beverage Food Hall License; and, The fee for On-Sale Intoxicating Beverage Food Hall License is waived while this Executive Order is in effect; and, The Department of Safety and Inspections may issue an On-Sale Intoxicating Beverage Food Hall Licenses upon successful application by an applicant in order to provide immediate assistance to qualifying businesses wishing to utilize this license type; and, Executive Order 2020-33 Creating and Regulating On-Sale Intoxicating Beverage Food Hall Licenses, Executive Order 2020-29 suspending certain requirements of the zoning code pertaining to consent petitions. 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. Code 65.162: 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. . Face coverings are not required to be medical-grade masks, but medical-grade masks are strongly encouraged. 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. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 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. All employers of businesses that are spaces public accommodation subject to this Regulation shall comply with OSHA standards 1910.501(e) and (g), as existing on the date of issuance of this Emergency Regulation, relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. 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. 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 10:00 p.m. provided that notice of the revised skyway hours are posted in conspicuous locations. According to SP-RCPH, data available as of June 1, 2021 show that: These promising public health metric trends combined with ongoing efforts to increase vaccination rates across the City of Saint Paul with SP-RCPH demonstrate progress toward ending this pandemic. 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 AM to 12:00 AM. Saint Paul Leg. Orders that this declaration be given prompt and general publicity and that it be filed promptly by the City Clerk. 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. COVID-19 vaccines are now readily available for all eligible individuals five years of age and older, while those four years of age and under remain ineligible for vaccination and therefore subject to greater exposure of infection and transmission. Saint Paul Leg. On May 17, 2020, Executive Order 20-48 expired, and Minnesotans are again allowed to leave their homes for certain non-work activities outside of the home, including activities that are not conducive to social distancing and hygiene, for many reasons. 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. Requests the City Council convene an emergency session at its earliest convenience to consent to this declaration. On August 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, an African American man, was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and since that date there has been civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin including mass protest, fires, looting, and shootings. These executive orders remain necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Compliance with the skyway hours of operation requires monitoring by both Saint Paul Police and building owners. st. LOUIS A spike in COVID-19 cases is prompting some businesses and at least one major attraction to bring back mask requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenges to our City. Code. 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. Executive Order 2022-3 includes the requirement that businesses licensed by the City of Saint Paul must, regardless of vaccine status, 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. WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenge to our City. 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 emergenciesand all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. Athletes, performers, and supporting staff competing or performing at indoor spaces that are licensed or controlled by the City of Saint Paul are not subject to this regulation. In addition to action necessary to safeguard the health and safety of Saint Paul residents, 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. Executive Order 2020-44 (Delaying effective date for Plastic Packaging 236 Leg Code). 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. Executive Order 2020-3 extending emergency pandemic leave to all employees will expire on May 2, 2020. The first of those jury trials, Derek Chauvin is the defendant, is underway in Minneapolis causing heightened tension in the metropolitan area. 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. c. Provided that legal authority to use proposed outdoor space exists, consent of neighboring property owners are waived. Executive Order 2020-26 remains necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. 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. You are using an unsupported browser. This civil unrest, including looting and the destruction of property, spread to Saint Paul on May 28, 2020. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect on June 1, 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. 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. 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. Contact the Citys Call Centerby sending an email. 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. . This order is in addition to that order and will help protect the safety of patrons of licensed establishments who are permitted to remove masks to eat or drink. 12.31, Subd. 2. The mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. AP FILE PHOTO. 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. Minneapolis Emergency Regulation No. 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. . I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 24, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code section 13.06, I issued Executive Order 2022-11, which required the following: WHEREAS, according to data available as of February 24, 2022, case rates, positivity rates, and hospitalizations in Ramsey County have continued to decline deeply. 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 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. at Leg. Businesses have been further impacted by staffing shortages (e.g. 2. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. 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. 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. During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have issued several Executive Orders, two of which expire on August 15, 2020: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on August 22, 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.