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RESOLUTION NO. 20-56
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN URGENT SUPPORT OF
FURTHER STEPS TO REOPEN MINNESOTA'S ECONOMY
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, Governor Tim Walz extended the Peacetime State of Emergency
to continue authorizing all necessary resources to be used in support of the pandemic response;
and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020 Governor Walz also issued Emergency Executive Order 20-56,
which intends "Safely Reopening Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non -Work Activities
during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency"; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Executive Order 20-56 acknowledges the significant impact on the
economy, local businesses and their employees as a result of the Stay at Home orders and
closures; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Executive Order 20-56 has not created a sustainable path for all
businesses to flourish through the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville, and the community stakeholders therein, are prepared to
safely re -open while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lakeville City Council proclaims that
the State of Minnesota must further ease the restrictions stated in Emergency Executive Order
20-56 and allow all establishments and organizations to open provided they follow the guidance
determined by the Minnesota Department of Health.
APPROVED this 18th day of May 2020
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Charlene Friedges, City