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Temp Outdoor Sales Permit Resolution RESOLUTION 2020- CITY OF SCANDIA WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMOPORARY WAIVER OF CITY CODE PERMIT AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS TO PROMOTE BUINESS ACTIVITIES DURING THE COVID-19 HEALTH PANDEMIC WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a Peace Time Emergency and Coordinating Minnesota’s Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19, and WHEREAS, in response, on March 31, 2020 Mayor Maefsky declared a Local Emergency in recognition of the community risk posed by COVID-19, and WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the City of Scandia City Council adopted the Local Emergency declaration and invoked the city emergency plan and authorized appropriate response strategies to the pandemic, and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia City Council recognizes the continued risk and threat of community spread of the COVID-19 virus and the negative impact it has had on local business and further recognizes the potential negative impact that may continue upon reopening absent the ability of businesses to provide appropriate distancing between its patrons and its employees while operating profitably, and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the federal, state and local government response, there is a need to provide multiple, additional, or alternative customer service areas on commercial sites within the City in order to limit forward-facing exchanges between customers and employees and to promote physical and social distancing between patrons of a business and persons engaged in business activities. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Scandia does hereby authorize the following: 1. A business located in a commercial or industrial zone may establish drive-up or drive- through areas, customer ordering, waiting or pick-up areas, or customer seating or service areas on its property to facilitate safe commercial activity conducted consistent with federal and state orders or health and safety guidelines, in accordance with the following: a. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to establish performance standards to implement the terms of this Resolution. b. Other than an amendment to a liquor license, no zoning, conditional use, or any other Scandia permit as otherwise required under City Code or Zoning Code shall be required for any temporary structure or operation related to customer service, waiting or dining seating areas; or on-site signage and storage; or other temporary outdoor use is proposed to occur outside of the business establishment provided the Zoning Administrator’s performance standards are met. c. Any temporary structure or operation related to customer service, waiting or dining seating areas; or on-site signage and storage; or other temporary outdoor use proposed to occur outside of the business establishment that is otherwise prohibited by City Code or Zoning Code may be permitted subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator or Council as set forth herein. d. Any business that desires to take advantage of such opportunity must complete an application form prepared by the City’s Administration Department. e. The Zoning Administrator or designee shall have the authority to review and approve or deny a permit for any proposed temporary structure or operation related to customer service, waiting or dining seating areas; or on-site signage and storage; or other temporary outdoor use that is proposed to occur outside of the business establishment in accordance with the established performance standards. f. All operations allowed hereunder must comply with the Zoning Administrator’s established performance standards. 2. Any on-sale liquor establishment shall be required to obtain City Council approval to amend its service area, which approval shall not be denied as long as it complies with the Zoning Administrator’s performance standards. 3. The authority granted to the Zoning Administrator hereunder shall not otherwise allow any use or operation that is not in compliance with any federal laws or regulations, Minnesota statutes and regulations, including State Building and Fire Codes, and the Minnesota liquor licensing regulations. 4. The City reserves the right to revoke and terminate permission of any drive-up or drive- through areas, customer ordering, waiting or pick-up areas, or customer seating or service areas if it is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, as determined by the Sheriff’s Department or City Administrator. 5. This Resolution is effective immediately subject to federal and state laws or orders relative to the permissibility of business operations and unless terminated earlier by the Council, shall be in effect through November 1, 2020. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia, Minnesota this ___ day of __________ 2020. CITY OF SCANDIA _____________________________ Christine Maefsky, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Brenda Eklund, City Clerk