HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 103-20 State of Emergency Pandemic Public Meeting Plan Resolution
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a
pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, On March 13, 2020, Governor Walz declared a peacetime emergency under
Minnesota Statutes Section 12.31 (subd. 2); and,
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 allows public meetings be held via
telephone or other electronic means because of a health pandemic or emergency declared;
and,
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that during the Governor’s state of emergency, all public
meetings shall have the option to be held via telephone or other electronic means pursuant
to 13D.021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, that for the duration of the Governor’s State of Emergency, the City of
Rochester shall:
1. Postpone all advisory board and commission meetings.
2. Charter Boards, Planning Commission and City Council meetings will meet
pursuant to 13D.021. Topics will be limited to those necessary for continued
operation or required by law.
3. Civil Service Commissions may be scheduled under 13D.021 as determined
necessary by the City Administrator and City Attorney.
4. Pursuant to 13D.021 at least one member of the public body will be present at the
meeting location, unless the City Administrator and City Attorney determine this is
not feasible. Then, the meetings will be remote.
5. Pursuant to 13D.021 all members of the public body, regardless of their location,
will be able to hear one another and all testimony.
6. Unless required by law, no public hearings will be scheduled at any meeting.
7. Public comments are suspended at all public meetings. Written comments will be
accepted.
8. All meetings will be open to the public unless the City Administrator and City
Attorney determine this is not feasible. Social distancing will be implemented
during all meetings.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2020.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2020.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)