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WHEREAS, Governor Walz has issued executive order 81 pertaining to face masks contains five types of exemptions, three of which are governmental exemptions; and WHEREAS, Governor Walz has issued executive order 81 pertaining to face masks contains penalty with financial hardship for individuals and businesses. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That business in Ramsey have struggled in these times of Covid-19 restrictions on businesses and with new mask regulations will have to turn away customers who are not able to wear a mask. 2) That Ramsey continue with focus on education of individuals and businesses for safety of all residents regarding social distances, hand washing, and quarantining when experiencing symptoms per individual medical direction. 3) That we encourage the Governor to lift his EO regarding wearing masks due to its detriment to Ramsey businesses That business in Ramsey be allowed to post the follow declaration to protect those business customers who are not able to wear a mask 5) That the City of Ramsey values kindness and respects the rights of all and treats all residents equally. No person who is unable to wear a mask for medical reasons shall be discriminated against and due to HIPPA and the 4th Amendment cannot legally be asked about their medical condition. 6) That all persons within the area of the City of Ramsey limits is encouraged to be considerate of physical distance of at least six feet of separation from non -group members, and regularly sanitize/wash hands. The motion of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilrnember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: Resolution #20-163 Page 2 of 3