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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 26, 2020 12 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed this was the case and noted a separate executive order was signed by the <br />governor for places of worship. He reported the proposed Resolution would reflect the businesses <br />that were addressed within the May 20, 2020 executive order signed by the governor. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott requested the Council consider adopting another Resolution that would <br />address faith based organizations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes reported the governor passed an executive order for religious <br />organizations and the City needed to take no further action regarding this order. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden agreed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated the rules regarding faith based gatherings were rather specific from the <br />governor and these rules did not require local government approval. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the businesses that were and were not included within the <br />May 20th executive order from the governor. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the Council could support passing the Resolution allowing for <br />additional flexibility this evening. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung supported the Resolution having more clear language regarding when <br />the outdoor seating would have to cease or be suspended. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik reported the intent would be that what the Council grants temporarily, the <br />Council could take away as a temporary measure. He commented in his view the Council was <br />able to change its mind or void the Resolution in the future. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated this would mean the City would retain control over the situation. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott questioned if City fees would be passed along to the local businesses. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented the intent would be to not charge these businesses additional fees from <br />the City. He stated if the Council was in general agreement it would be wise to approve the <br />Resolution, with one change noting fees incurred by the City would be passed along to the <br />business or property owner. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended the Resolution also include language that the City must <br />receive written consent from property owners for bar/restaurants tenants. <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt <br />Resolution No. #2020-024 – Allowing Additional Flexibility for Local <br />Businesses During the Local Emergency for COVID-19 as discussed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if this Resolution would be mailed out to local businesses.