Following the death of George Floyd, civil unrest erupted in Minneapolis including fires, looting and other criminal behavior. WHEREAS, 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; and, WHEREAS, other Minneapolis police officers stood guard as witnesses begged the officers to provide life saving aid to George Floyd; and, WHEREAS, civil unrest has arisen in the Twin Cities metropolitan area since Mr. Floyds death; and, WHEREAS, the aforementioned civil unrest included mass protests in Minneapolis on May 26- 28, 2020 which caused injuries, looting and the destruction of public and private property; and, WHEREAS, the aforementioned civil unrest, including looting and the destruction of property, has spread to Saint Paul as of May 28, 2020; and, WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 12.29 and Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 13.06 (a) authorize the Mayor to declare a local emergency when necessary to prevent or respond to emergencies; and, WHEREAS, 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; and, WHEREAS, Governor Walz, as part of Executive Order 20-56, has activated the National Guard to support in emergency operations and response; and. st. LOUIS A spike in COVID-19 cases is prompting some businesses and at least one major attraction to bring back mask requirements. 12.31, Subd. Code 65.157. The mandate also goes into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have issued several Executive Orders, three of which expire on July 13, 2020: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on August 14, 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. 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: It is again necessary to close the skyway system in order 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. ABOUT EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-2 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. 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. 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. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order is in immediate effect upon my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at 6:00 A.M. on August 28, 2020. Night-time Curfew: effective August 27, 2020 at 8:00 P.M, a curfew is imposed in all public places within the City of Saint Paul between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Travel Prohibited. 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. As of August 20, 2021, there were 55,016 reported cases of COVID-19 in Ramsey County, and 917 COVID-19 related deaths; and, WHEREAS, due to a reversal in the downward trajectory of cases including a national moving average of cases per week in late June of 12,000, to a weekly average of over 60,000, on July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public indoor places, even if they are fully vaccinated; and, WHEREAS, Ramsey County is in the high transmission category: and, WHEREAS, new data began to emerge in July that the Delta variant was more infectious and was leading to increased transmissibility when compared to other variants, even in vaccinated individuals; and, WHEREAS, the delta variant is more contagious than previous variants, may cause more severe illness than prior variants, and fully vaccinated people with Delta variant breakthrough infections can spread the virus to others; and, WHEREAS, the now 17-month health emergency has impacted the residents and businesses of Saint Paul; and. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Executive Order 2020-10, as amended by Executive Order 2021-5, is hereby rescinded and replaced by this order. The Department of Safety and Inspections shall be authorized to enforce the terms of this emergency executive order through the issuance of written notices and warnings and/or any other legal or equitable relief authorized by law. 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 all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. At-home tests do not meet this requirement. The Zoning and Planning Administrators, through their respective Directors for the departments of safety and inspection and planning and economic development, in response to the Emergency Declaration, have advised that they have identified certain requirements in the Citys zoning ordinances which could unnecessarily encumber the ability to swiftly approve and locate medical facilities needed on an emergency basis to contend with the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. St. Paul Executive Order 2022-2. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 13, 2022, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Executive Order 2022-4 included a requirement that businesses subject to that order would comply with certain OSHA requirements that were stayed by the United States Supreme Court in National Federation of Independent Business v. Department of Labor, 595 U. S. ____ (2022). That order was based on the Citys Department of Safety and Inspections contact with the Skyway Governance Advisory Committee (Committee) regarding ongoing skyway hours. No person shall cause a Third-party Food Delivery Platform to reduce the compensation rate paid to a delivery service driver or garnish gratuities in order to comply with the terms of this emergency executive order. Face covering includes manufactured or homemade cloth face masks. On March 25, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-20 which directed all Minnesotans to stay at home or in their place of residence except to engage in specifically defined Activities and Critical Sector work. The announcement of the lifted requirement from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter comes as COVID-19 cases and . Saint Paul Leg. On April 13, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-35, extending the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01. According to a report by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) The Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Small Businesses (released March 2, 2021), in April 2020, the number of people in metropolitan areas who were working and self-employed was 21 percent lower than in April 2019. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on December 30, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Contact the Citys Call Centerby sending an email. 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. Carter said there is no "carved-in-stone threshold" the city needs to meet to rescind its mask mandate, . Available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 15 Kellogg Blvd. All other local, state, and federal restrictions remain in place. Any individual who subsequently refuses to leave said property upon request will be deemed to be trespassing and may be subject to criminal penalties as provided by law. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 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 The following Executive Orders are extended without amendment: Executive Order 2020-38. WHEREAS, during the course of the Declared Emergency, I issued Executive Order 2022-3 (face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities and City-licensed businesses), and the original basis for this order has not changed; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby extend Executive Order 2022-3 (face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities and City-licensed businesses) without amendment. I extended this Order by Executive Order 2020-31 on October 26, 2020, and it will expire before the end of the Declared Emergency. 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. 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 20-01 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. 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. In addition, COVID related restrictions on social gatherings prevented many types of in person resources fairs that were planned. On March 16, 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance that large events and mass gatherings contribute to the spread of COVID-19. Code 13.06(a) to which the City 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. All Priority Two services are Essential Governmental Operations and will continue without interruption to preserve the essential elements of the financial system of government, and to continue priority services. OFE is further directed to select recipients of guaranteed income payments from the pool of randomly selected and verified eligible Saint Paul residents. AP FILE PHOTO. 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. 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. 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. 19% of small businesses have had an overall large negative impact and 24% have had a moderate negative impact. As of the date of this Executive Order, there are no available shelter beds for the approximately 300 people currently experiencing unsheltered homeless who are living outdoors in the City of Saint Paul. 12.31, Subd. 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. During the course of the Declared Emergency, I have issued several Executive Orders. Mr. This restriction will remain in effect until such time as CDC guidelines suggest otherwise. Any location hosting a Naturalization ceremony during the ceremony provided that no food or beverages are provided or consumed the facility follows all COVID-19 safety measures. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. All Businesses: Strongly encouraged to continue to require that all individuals, regardless of vaccine status, wear a face covering indoors at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. At the time a final price is disclosed to a customer for the intended purchase and delivery of food from a Food Establishment through a Third-party Food Delivery Platform and before that transaction is completed by the customer, the Third-party Food Delivery Platform shall disclose to the customer, in plain language and in a conspicuous manner, any commission, fee, or any other monetary payment charged to the customer by the Third-party Food Delivery Platform. 12.31, Subd. Chapter 12 by Governor Walz. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. Amid Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variants, Mayor - Saint Paul Minnesota 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. The Omicron variant accounts for 68% of the cases in Minnesota. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on October 18, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, even though the spread of COVID-19 has slowed, and vaccinations are becoming widely available, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City; and. In response to this development, the City of Saint Paul must take additional proactive measures. 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. 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. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 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. 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. Congregate setting: an environment where a number of people work, meet, or gather in close proximity for either a limited or extended period of time. Grocery stores, convenience stores, or other establishments that primarily sell food or other articles for offsite use, except in seated dining areas within those stores. peter.leggett@ci.stpaul.mn.us I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on April 12, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On April 12, 2021, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Any Establishment that wishes to expand an existing outdoor service area or establish a new outdoor service area may provide outdoor service provided that they are in compliance with paragraph 1 above, and, if applicable, must do the following: a. and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies.. 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.. 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. 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. 2. On March 15, 2020, the City of Saint Paul declared a local emergency pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Code 106.01(b) and (c) as amended below. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby issue the following Emergency Executive Order: Executive Order 2020-26 is extended. April 12, 2022 / 7:25 PM / CBS Minnesota. Ord. Many Saint Paul businesses who have been impacted by the Governors Executive Orders hold business licenses which must be renewed annually. 21% of small businesses have had an overall large negative impact and 41% have had a moderate negative impact; 40.4% of households with children under 5 have had a childcare disruption in the last 4 weeks; 15.1% of households have been unable to pay an energy bill in the last 12 months; and. 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. Executive Order 2020-5 regulating skyway hours will expire on May 19, 2020. I am directing owners of all buildings connecting to the skyway to secure the entrances to the skyway system and access to the skyway during this time. "Department of Safety and Inspections" means the Department of Safety and Inspections. Saint Paul Leg. 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. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on September 27, 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 17, 2020, by the authority vested in me by Saint Paul Administrative Code Section 13.02, issue the following Executive Order: The City of Saint Paul, along with the State of Minnesota are preparing for the impact of COVID-19 commonly known as the Coronavirus. . 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. Currently, there are approximately 536 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people per day in Ramsey County, which places Ramsey County in the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions high transmission category (which includes any location over 100 or more cases per 100,000). The 80 EPL hours will be prorated for part-time employees, as well as non-benefits earning employees, based on the average number of hours worked per pay period since the first full pay period of 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 face covering while eating or drinking. . 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. Minneapolis and St. Paul issue indoor mask mandates amid COVID - Axios 2. The NWS has identified a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for the Twin Cities with main hazards including damaging winds (15% probability), tornadoes (5% probability), and W to NW winds 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible this evening through Wednesday night. Events/gatherings of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing (6 ft). I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 20, 2022 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 20-10 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on February 1, 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 9, 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. The curfew has been critical in preventing further risk to public safety and destruction to property. 12.31, Subd. No Third-party Food Delivery Platform may charge any fee from a Food Establishment for a Telephone order or other service if a telephone call between such Food Establishment and a customer does not result in an actual transaction during such telephone call. WHEREAS, any low-income Saint Paul resident who is the parent or guardian of a CollegeBound Saint Paul beneficiary, and who is experiencing an adverse financial consequence as a result of COVID-19, will be considered for receipt of guaranteed income payments regardless of address, ward or neighborhood, and subject further to the requirements of this order; I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on September 22, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHERAS, 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. My March 15, 2020 Emergency Declaration directed City departments to review ordinance and regulatory requirements that can and should be adjusted or suspended, or to enact emergency regulations to support the residents of the City during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is further expected that increased testing capacity will demonstrate that COVID-19 is circulating in communities across Minnesota that currently have no confirmed cases. 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. In order to assist with any financial impacts of that order, and the impact of the pandemic in general, Mayor Carter intends to reduce license fees for licensed business included in Executive Order 2022-5 in the form of a 25% license fee reduction and 3 months deferral on upcoming renewal payments. Employees who are not in a congregate setting and are alone in their assigned workspace may refrain from wearing a face covering. 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 May 24, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: WHEREAS, on May 20, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released industry guidance that allowed bars and restaurants to safely reopen on June 1, 2020, subject to certain restrictions; and, WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020, Governor Walz issued Executive Oder 20-63 that included restrictions for outdoor service provided by restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, bars, taverns, brewer taprooms, micro distiller cocktail rooms, farm wineries, craft wineries, cideries, golf courses, and other Places of Public Accommodation offering food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages) for on premises consumption; and, WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020, I issued Executive Order 2020-10 which eliminated certain City requirements to facilitate commercial uses of outdoor spaces, and this Order has since been amended several times; and, WHEREAS, on several occasions I have extended and amended Executive Order 2020-10, the most recent amendment being Executive Order 2021-5 signed January 19, 2021; and, WHEREAS, on May 6, 2021, Governor Walz announced a three-step timeline to end nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions by May 28; and, WHEREAS, the Governors timeline removed state limits for outdoor dining as of May 7, 2021, and ended the state outdoor mask requirement except at large venues with over 500 people; and, WHEREAS, beginning May 27, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., the Governors timeline lifts all state capacity restrictions, party size limitations, and distancing requirements at restaurants and bars; and, WHEREAS, notwithstanding the Governors timeline to end nearly all of the states COVID-19 restrictions, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by reduced business related to COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 4 in 10 Minnesota small business owners expect that it will be six months or more before their business returns to its normal level of operations; and, WHEREAS, even though the spread of COVID-19 has slowed and vaccinations are becoming widely available, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be felt; and.