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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 23, 2020 2 A. COVID-19 Update from State Representative Representative Kelly Moller provided the Council with an update on COVID-19. She discussed the work being done at the capitol in response to the COVID-19 crisis. She indicated the legislature was not able to meet remotely and it was not safe to meet at the State. She assured Arden Hills residents that legislators were continuing to work remotely. She described the measures the State was putting in place to assist small business owners, displaced workers and how school districts were working towards distance learning. She encouraged the public to visit the State of Minnesota's HUD and DEED websites for further information or to contact her with any questions or concerns they may have. She encouraged everyone to practice social distancing in order to assist with flattening the curve. Mayor Grant thanked Representative Moller for providing the Council with an update. He encouraged staff to add links to the State's resources to the City's website. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority(JDA) Update City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating litigation with Ramsey County was ongoing. B. COVID-19 Update City Administrator Perrault stated information regarding COVID-19 was changing rapidly. He encouraged residents to visit the City's website for the most up to date information regarding the virus. He explained Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota and the CDC websites were also valuable resources. He reported the Minnesota Department of Health also has a hotline established at 1-800-657-3903. City Administrator Perrault indicated the Mayor declared a local emergency for the City of Arden Hills. He described how the declaration would impact the City and noted it would prepare the City for County, State and Federal aid if it becomes available. He commented the City was taking the spread of the virus seriously and encouraged residents to stay home if sick. He reported normal City operations would not be interrupted. He stated City Hall is closed to the public, but City staff is available via phone or email at this time. He explained City Council meetings would continue and attendance would be conducted via telephone. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 9, 2020, Regular City Council B. March 16, 20201 City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to approve the March 9, 2020, Regular City Council meeting minutes, and March 16, 2020, City Council Work Session meeting minutes as presented. A roll call vote was held. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).