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City of Elk River City of Elk River City Council Resolution 20- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Approving Temporary Waiver of City Code Licensing and Zoning Requirements to Promote Business 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 April 3, 2020, Mayor Dietz declared a Local Emergency in recognition of the community risk posed by COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 2020, the City of Elk River City Council adopted the Local Emergency declaration and authorized appropriate response strategies to the pandemic; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20- 56 directing that phased plans be developed, including plans for outdoor dining at restaurants starting June1, 2020, with certain restrictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Elk River 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 patrons and 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 Elk River, Minnesota, does hereby authorize the following: 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 to facilitate safe commercial activity conducted consistent with federal and state orders or health and safety guidelines, in accordance with the following: