4. 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
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Eklund, City Clerk