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RESOLUTION NO.21-63
RESOLUTION RESCINDING DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
(COVID49)
WHEREAS, the City Council affirmed the Mayor's declaration of a Local State of Emergency
on March 19, 2020, at the outset of the global COVID-19 pandemic to respond to the rapidly
worsening public health crisis; and
WHEREAS, the declaration afforded staff the necessary authority to implement operational
changes and respond to the pandemic and local conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Peacetime State of Emergency declared by Governor Tim Walz ended on July
1, 2021; and
WHERES, the City of Lino Lakes is currently operating under pre -pandemic policies and
procedures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
the Local State of Emergency affirmed on March 19, 2020, is hereby rescinded.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of July 2021.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Ruhland and was duly seconded by Councilmember Lyden and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty
The following voted against same: None
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Rob Itafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
a e Bartell, C ty C erk
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INTRODUCTION
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM III
Sarah Cotton, City Administrator
July 12, 2021
Rescind Declaration of Local State of Emergency (COVID-19)
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The Council is being asked to consider approval
declaration of a Local State of Emergency (COVID49).
BACKGROUND
of Resolution No. 21-63, rescinding
The City Council affirmed the Mayor's declaration of a Local State of Emergency on March
19, 2020 at the outset of the COVID49 pandemic. The Peacetime State of Emergency
declared by Governor Tim Walz ended on July 1, 2021 and the City of Lino Lakes is currently
operating under pre -pandemic policies and procedures; therefore, staff is recommending
rescinding the declaration of a Local State of Emergency at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 21-63.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 21-63