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EDC Minutes <br /> May 19,2020 <br /> Page 8 of 8 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> needed from cities and there has been a dozen or more cities and a few counties <br /> right now that he knows of that have done the same thing. He stated that the City <br /> Attorney had glanced at the Councils resolution there was a suggestion not to <br /> make it a constitutional argument, although there probably is one, but rather an <br /> argument that our businesses are to open as they provide the same business <br /> that is available to shoppers at bigger stores. Council Member Pederson stated <br /> that he had 17 contacts from different people throughout the community and all <br /> of them have been 100% positive but there is a frustration out there with the <br /> salons because they have state licenses. <br /> Ms. Malecha stated that in the resolution it does state that businesses can open <br /> if they so choose, however they have to be mindful of the Minnesota department <br /> of Health and CDC guidelines. She stated that we did get several calls at city hall <br /> and there was a little confusion. She stated that we did get calls from salons, <br /> bars, and restaurants and what we told those individuals that if you have any <br /> type of licensing through the state, this resolution does not supersede that and <br /> you need to contact your state licensing agency to make sure that you can open, <br /> even though there is an executive order from the governor out there with the <br /> guidelines that those establishments need to follow. Ms. Malecha stated if they <br /> so choose to open they have to do their due diligence to make sure they are <br /> covered insurance wise, liability wise, and make that decision for themselves. <br /> She stated the City Council is not saying you have to open, it's just giving them <br /> the opportunity to open it as long as they follow those guidelines. <br /> Commissioner Lelwica stated that she wants to publicly thank the City Council for <br /> doing it and standing up for our businesses. She stated that she believes that <br /> with the small businesses following the guidelines that the risk to the individual is <br /> actually lower than at big box stores. Discussion ensued about businesses with <br /> licenses and the possibility that they could lose their license if they open before <br /> the Governor's Executive Order allows them to. <br /> 12. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business, Chair Lindholm adjourned the meeting at 9:26 <br /> a.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Angie s <br /> City erk/Treasurer <br />