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. The leisure and hospitality are some of the hardest hit sectors. 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Chapter 12 of Minnesota Statutes, this Executive Order is in effect immediately upon my signature, and, if not sooner rescinded, every such regulation contained herein shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after its effective date or at the end of the declared local emergency to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. In light of the continuing public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Planning Administrator recommends that the consent petition requirements under the Citys zoning ordinances be suspended in the interests of public health and safety during the emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic as the Planning Administrator advises that notice of public hearings for these zoning applications will continue to be mailed to property owners within 350 of the subject property providing ample opportunity for these property owners near zoning project sites to indicate their consent to a zoning project during the public hearing process required for these zoning applications. Both St. Paul and Minneapolis will continue to mandate masking in city facilities, and Carter said he would continue to monitor COVID trends with St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health.. WHEREAS, during the course of the Declared Emergency, I issued Executive Order 2022-7 (relating to extreme weather emergencies), and the original basis for this order has not changed; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, do hereby extend Executive Order 2022-7 (relating to extreme weather emergencies) without amendment. A week after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced they were reinstating citywide mask mandates, they hosted a joint press conference Wednesday to announce the . 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. Jan 5, 2022 Updated Jan 5, 2022, 3:53pm CST Indoor mask mandates are being brought back for businesses and city buildings throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul amid surging Covid-19 cases.. WHEREAS, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the City. Executive Order 2020-5 amended 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. As of January 3, 2022, there were 82,602 reported cases of COVID-19 in Ramsey County, and 1,073 COVID-19 related deaths; and, WHEREAS, even though vaccinations have become widely available, it is now recommended that all fully vaccinated individuals receive a booster shot if; and serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the nation and City; and, WHEREAS, the now 21-month health emergency has impacted the residents and businesses of Saint Paul; and. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. AP FILE PHOTO. 2. A photo identification is not required for individuals under the age of 18. Many have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced, leaving the businesses with less capacity to implement the required changes. Code 65.162). The majority of jobs lost in the crisis have been in industries that pay low average wages, with the lowest-paying industries accounting for 30 percent of all jobs but 56 percent of the jobs lost from February 2020 to September 2021, according to the latest month of Labor Department employment data. Prior to providing any Assistance to Governmental Units, City departments are directed to submit for approval by me or my designee and City Council approval a written agreement outlining the assistance to be provided to the governmental unit consistent with Minn. Stat. Traffic in skyways remains low. On November 21, 2020 I signed Emergency Executive Order 2020-37 which stated that upon the request of an impacted license holder attesting that the licensed business will not be in operation during the temporary closure, the Department of Safety and Inspections may place the impacted license into an inactive status. 12.29; which the City Council consented to on March 17, 2020. Four Minneapolis Police Officers were charged with murder and manslaughter for causing Mr. Floyds death. "Department of Safety and Inspections" means the Department of Safety and Inspections. 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. 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. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on October 8, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On March 15, 2020, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. WHEREAS, due to the Low COVID Community Level in Ramsey County, on March 10, 2022, I signed EO 2022-17 rescinding EO 2022-14 relating to face coverings in City- Controlled Property; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented and rapidly evolving challenges to our City, especially related to the negative economic impacts of the pandemic; and, WHEREAS, 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. Any educational facility for students and staff during school hours. 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. Directs OFE to prepare an application for randomly selected residents, and further directs OFE to notify applicants that timely submission of the application does not ensure that they will receive guaranteed income payments, and that OFE may reject inaccurate or incomplete applications. the mayor may by executive order promulgate regulations for which adequate regulations have not been adopted . 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. Council consented to on March 17, 2020. 12.31, Subd. Masks will stay on in St. Paul Public Schools. In addition, I temporarily closed the skyway system from 4 p.m. on May 29 until 6 am on June 1, 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 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. Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-65 implementing a night-time curfew in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. 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. Executive Order 2020-4 suspending certain zoning regulations for alternative care sitesis extended without amendment. . 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. Both mandates went into effect Jan. 5 and required masks in public indoor public spaces,. The opening of these low or no barrier emergency shelters is intended to be temporary, while other shelter space is established. Further notice from the City. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, this Executive Order will take effect on January 19, 2022 and January 26, 2022 for ticketed events following my signature and, if not sooner rescinded or later extended, shall expire at the end of forty (40) days after January 19, 2022 or at the end of the declared local emergency to which it relates, whichever occurs first. Executive Order 2020-5 is rescinded and replaced with this order. 2. Businesses have been further impacted by staffing shortages (e.g. On May 29, 2020. 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. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on January 3, 2022, 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. 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 a.m. to 7 p.m. I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on 9 of April, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: On March 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-10 Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesotas Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19 pursuant to Minn. Stat. amended 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. 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 May 1, 2022. This Declaration has been extended and remains in effect; and, WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. These temporary closures are to be effective until December 18, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. 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. Executive Order 20-20 further directed all political subdivisions of the State to determine the minimum personnel necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public, to preserve the essential elements of the financial system of government, and to continue priority services (collectively Essential Governmental Operations). 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. The necessary public health operating restrictions within the city have had severe and ongoing financial impacts on all food service establishments within the city. April 12, 2022 / 7:25 PM / CBS Minnesota. No person shall cause a Third-party Food Delivery Platform to charge a Food Establishment a commission fee for the use of the platform's services for delivery or pick-up that exceeds fifteen percent (15%) of the purchase price per Online or Telephone order. Pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, I hereby rescind Executive order 2021-21, effective immediately. EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-10(RESCINDING EO 2022-5). WHEREAS, while not required, masks are strongly encouraged for all residents of the City of Saint Paul whether on City-Controlled Property, in a City-Licensed Business or other facility, regardless of vaccine status when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained. Under the authority given in Minnesota Statutes 12.29, declares that a local emergency continues to exist within Saint Paul, on June 8, 2020, with all the powers and responsibilities attending thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 13. Sec. WHEREAS, businesses and individuals continue to suffer the economic impacts of the pandemic and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. On March 15, 2020, I issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Minn. Stat. As of February 8, 2022, there was 117,587 reported cases of COVID-19 in Ramsey County, and 1,258 COVID-19 related deaths; and, WHEREAS, even though vaccinations have become widely available, serious threats to health and safety of persons and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in the nation and City; and, WHEREAS, the Delta variant is more contagious than previous variants, has been causing more severe illness than prior variants, and fully vaccinated people with Delta variant breakthrough infections can spread the virus to others; and, WHEREAS, infections from the fast-spreading Delta variant have spread north to the Midwest and Mountain states this fall and Minnesota's rate of new infections has at recent times been the highest in the nation; and, WHEREAS, in recent weeks, Minnesota, in particular, has been under a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitals have been up to 97% full; and, WHEREAS, the Omicron variant has been found in Minnesota and internationally has been spreading faster than any other previous variant; and, WHEREAS, the now 22-month health emergency has impacted the residents and businesses of Saint Paul; and. St. Paul refuses to drop mask mandate for students Since the end of January, there have been one to two reported COVID-19 cases each day across the district. 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. Saint Paul Leg. Ord. 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. The percentage of county residents . 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. . 2. g. Requirements for Conditional Use Permits are waived. All sections or regulations contained in the Citys zoning code that permit or regulate medical facilities such as clinics, hospitals, and medical laboratories, as to their permitted location and operations, are hereby suspended effectively immediately as of the date and time of execution of this Emergency Executive Order, the effect of which shall continue until as provided herein. 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. 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. 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. You are using an unsupported browser. 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. The WHO and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised all individuals to take measures to reduce their risk of COVID-19, especially the Delta and Omicron variants, including proven public health and social measures such as wearing well-fitting face coverings, hand hygiene, physical distancing, improving ventilation of indoor spaces, avoiding crowded spaces, and getting vaccinated. 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. 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.. 11% of households have been unable to pay an energy bill in the last 12 months, 34.3% of households are behind or mortgage or rent payments and the risk of eviction or foreclosure is either somewhat or very likely. 2. Executive Order 2021-39 (Face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities). NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, hereby issue the following Executive Order: I, Melvin Carter III, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, on November 16, 2020, pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 13.06, do hereby issue the following Executive Order: The March 15, 2020 Emergency Declaration at Paragraph 2 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. This civil unrest, including looting and the destruction of property, spread to Saint Paul on May 28, 2020. 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. 12.31, Subd. 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. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Melvin Carter, Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, hereby issue the following Executive Order. 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. Directs OFE to develop specific, income-based eligibility criteria to ensure that guaranteed income payments are directed to low-income Saint Paul residents. 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. 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. Executive Order 2021-43 (Face covering requirement indoors at City-controlled facilities).