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<br />https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/06/23/most-americans-say-they-regularly-wore-a- <br />mask-in-stores-in-the-past-month-fewer-see-others-doing-it/ <br />If we ignore the selective interpretations of medical advice sprinkled in the finding of facts, the <br />passive disdain for our democratic governor, and we just focus on the resolutions, I have some <br />suggestions: <br /> <br />1. If you want to give businesses the opportunity to have a sign that supports the States stance <br />that no business can ask for proof of medical exemption, then create one. Create it, share it in the <br />community and allow businesses to print it. This isn’t a policy issue - this, like many topics, can <br />be solved with further clear communications. <br /> <br />2. If you want the governor to rescind his executive order, then be kind and respectful. Wear a <br />mask if you can. Stay six feet apart. Wash your hands. Show that we can be trusted to do what’s <br />best for the community together and that the executive order is unnecessary. <br /> <br />3. Research shows requiring face coverings can an economic benefit to businesses in both short <br />term shopping experiences and longterm impact of the economy. <br /> <br />4. If we continue down our current path and President Trump issues a nationwide mask mandate <br />since the data shows it’ll save our GDP $1 trillion dollars, I’d expect you to hold him to the same <br />scrutiny. <br /> <br />Hearing these points, as well as my previous comments, I hope that you as a City Council can <br />understand my true disappointment that this is even a topic on the agenda. We can do better. We <br />must do better. We cannot sit stagnant but must move forward, too. Although the intention of the <br />resolution is good, I do firmly believe this will move us backwards as a community and put our <br />businesses, and residents, at greater risk in both the short and long term. <br /> <br />Thank you again for your time, <br />Matt <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Matt <br />Woestehoff // Father/Husband/Director/Commissioner/Candidate // 952.484.1370 // matt@m <br />attwoestehoff.com<mailto:matt@mattwoestehoff.com> <br />16078 Uranimite St NW // Ramsey <br /> <br />Read more: https://mattwoestehoff.com/thoughts <br /> <br />City Council / August 10, 2020 <br />Page 13 of 13 <br />