(St. Paul, MN) St. Paul's vaccine mandate for dining out could be ending as soon as this week. St. Paul is one of a few school districts in the state to still have a mask mandate in place Minneapolis Public Schools is another district that has yet to drop its mandate. On March 15, 2020, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ord. 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. 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. Other Minneapolis police officers stood guard as witnesses begged the officers to provide life-saving aid to George Floyd. 12.31, Subd. 12.31, Subd. For Establishments holding a liquor license, submit an application and obtain a license for a Temporary C-19 Seasonal Outside Service Area which will have the requirements and criteria of Saint Paul Leg. On May 29, 2020. Minnesota reported 4,149 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday statewide, with 71 deaths. COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations have been decreasing . 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. b. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. St. Paul Public Schools will ease its mask mandate for students, teachers and staff. Nationally, liberal strongholds like New York City and Portland have dropped . Please use Microsoft Edge. Civil unrest has arisen in the Twin Cities metropolitan area since Mr. Floyds death. 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; During the course of the Declared Emergency, Mayor Carter issued Executive Order 2020-26, directing the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to develop and implement a monthly guaranteed income program, which will expire before the end of the Declared Emergency. WHEREAS, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City. OFE may enter into an agreement with a third-party to complete this study. License holders for the license types listed below will be given: The 2022 license fee will remain at the 2021 rate for business licenses. On August 26, 2020, Eddie Frank Sole Jr., 38, died by his own hand while being pursued by Minneapolis police. You are using an unsupported browser. 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; emergency health, fire and safety regulations; and all other matters which are required to protect public safety, health and welfare in emergencies. Saint Paul Administrative Code requires that the City Council authorize all contracts. 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. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect. 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 . I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 21, 2022 pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Saint Paul Leg. 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. Individuals traveling directly to and from work, seeking emergency care, fleeing dangerous circumstances, or experiencing homelessness are also exempt. Since the beginning of the pandemic there have been more than 5,617 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 1,090 COVID-19 deaths in Ramsey County. 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. Executive Order 2020-3 extending emergency pandemic leave to all employees. The COVID-19 Omicron variant, which has been identified in Ramsey County, has been determined by the CDC to be a variant of concern and appears to be easily transmitted. Emergency Executive Order 2020-37 is rescinded. On March 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced the first confirmed fatality due to COVID-19 in Minnesota. For Establishments holding a liquor license, submit an application and obtain a license for a Temporary C-19 Seasonal Outside Service Area 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. The provisions of this emergency executive order shall not limit the ability of any Food Establishment to choose to pay a higher commission or supplemental fee to access additional advertising or other products and services offered by any Third-party Food Delivery Platform. 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. 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. 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]. On July 29, 2021, the CDC COVID-19 data track changed Ramsey Countys level of community transmission to substantial, triggering the CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated people to wear masks in public indoor settings. Further notice from the City. The City of Minneapolis has declared an emergency and imposed a curfew. Many Saint Paul bars and restaurants who have been impacted by the Governors Executive Orders may not be able to create or expand outdoor space due to licensing, zoning, and other City ordinances regulating the use of public right of way and private property. Along University Avenue between Snelling and Lexington avenues, more than 70 businesses were hit, with more than a dozen sustaining serious fire damage. Viral particles spread more readily indoors and when people are closer together for longer periods of time. Executive Order 2020-40 (allowing inactive business licenses), Executive Order 2021-23 (amending skyway hours). Employees who are not in a congregate setting and are alone in their assigned workspace may refrain from wearing a face covering. 12.31, Subd. 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. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect at 5:00 pm on January 6, 2022 following my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. A ticketed event is an event where all patrons must obtain a ticket to attend the event and tickets were available for purchase at least 14 days in advance of the event. Providing the opportunity for an impacted license holder to request that their license renewal and license renewal fees be held until they are again able to utilize the impacted license will assist in their recovery. Saint Paul Leg. Starting Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, people no longer have to wear masks when . Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect immediately on February 24, 2022 following my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. 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. 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. COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenges to both the City of Saint Paul and the State of Minnesota. 12.29 and Leg. This civil unrest included mass protests in Minneapolis on May 26- 31, 2020 which caused injuries, looting and the destruction of public and private property. St. Paul Public Schools board member Jessica Kopp and Superintendent Joe Gothard listen to a presentation about the district's face mask mandate as mask opponents crowd into the board room at . The curfew has been critical in preventing further risk to public safety and destruction to property. Civil unrest has arisen in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and across the country since Mr. Floyds death. Peter Leggett Over the past seven days, Ramsey County has seen a 58% drop in cases and a 38% drop in hospital. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on April 14, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on April 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 April 30, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on May 21, 2021, 2021, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: Saint Paul Leg. This Declaration has now expired. WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses remain impacted by the Governors Executive Order 20-99 and reduced business related to COVID-19. St. Paul Public Schools voted this week against a resolution that would make masks optional for students and faculty. 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. 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. This Executive Order applies to the following license types: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on December 9, 2020, 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. Executive Order 2020-5 amending skyway hours to allow individuals with responsibility for a portion of the skyway system to close their portion of the skyway for which they are responsible at 7 p.m., provided that notice of the revised hours is posted in conspicuous locations. 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. Students in St. Paul will no longer be required to wear masks in classrooms, starting Monday, as long as the spread of COVID-19 remains in check. 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; and. 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. Such books and records must be made available to the Department of Safety and Inspections upon demand. 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. Further, the NHCH explains that people experiencing homelessness have a much higher risk than the general population of developing exposure-related conditions such as hypothermia and frostbite. Emergency Plans classify all City services as Priority One, Priority Two, Priority Three, or Priority Four and determine the personnel necessary to maintain each service classification. Orders that this declaration be given prompt and general publicity and that it be filed promptly by the City Clerk. Sole. People are turning to at-home rapid tests , which makes . Compliance with the skyway hours of operation requires monitoring by both Saint Paul Police and building owners. City-Controlled Property: includes park facilities, libraries, and City offices and workplaces. The basis for that order continues to exist and, in fact, the spread of COVID-19 has worsened significantly since the issuance of that order. The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant local and state emergency regulations and executive orders continue to restrict the operational options and capacities of Food Establishments within the city, thereby increasing the need for take-out meal services. 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. 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. 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. 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.