Adopt Resolution 20-076 Extending the Declaration of Emergency for the City Of Ramsey, MN Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) 

The purpose of this meeting is to consider extending the Declaration of Local Emergency in the City of Ramsey. The City Council, per Minnesota Statute 12.29, Subd. 1., signed a Declaration of Local Emergency in the City of Ramsey on Tuesday, March 19  2020, which is set to expire after April 14, 2020.  The City Council must take action to continue the Declaration in order for the Local State of Emergency to continue.  

Attachments: 
Minnesota Statutes 12.29, 13D.04, 412.19, 13D.021
April 14, 2020 Resolution
March 19, 2020 Resolution 20-062

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The length of the Declaration of Local Emergency extension is at the discretion of the Council.  Some cities have adopted indefinite terms for the state of emergency, set to expire when the State declaration expires.  Staff is recommending a 60-day extension  and review by the Council on June 9 at the latest, earlier if warranted.   

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To extend the Declaration of Local Emergency in the City of Ramsey through June 13, 2020; an additional 60 days.

Motion to adopt resolution 20-076 Extending the Declaration of Emergency for the City Of Ramsey, MN Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) as follows:
 
1) Under the authority given by Minnesota Statutes, Section 12.29, declares that the local emergency previously ratified on March 19, 2020 within the City of Ramsey, effective until April 14, 2020, be extended and effective through Saturday, June 13 2020, unless further extended by or with the consent of the City Council pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 12.29, Subd. 1.
 
2) Directs the City Manager and Emergency Management Director to continue to coordinate such actions and request such local, state and /or federal assistance as needed to protect the lives and public and private property in the City of Ramsey and the recovery of the City from impacts of this situation to the extent practicable and allowed by law, ordinance and resolution.
 
3)  Orders that this declaration be given prompt and general publicity and that it be filed promptly by the City Clerk.

Roll Call Vote:
Councilmember Heinrich
Councilmember Riley
Councilmember Menth
Councilmember Specht
Councilmember Kuzma
Councilmember Musgrove
Mayor LeTourneau