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Mayor Kuzma asked what happens if there is a mask mandate that is passed down by the Governor. <br /> City Attorney Knaak replied this would not conflict with a legislated mandate because it is a stated <br /> policy it would not create a situation where the City would be in conflict with a State-wide legally <br /> imposed mandate. <br /> Councilmember Riley commented he likes this resolution which the Council all contributed to. <br /> He stated this is about personal rights. He stated that it was added that the City would have no <br /> negative consequences to people making personal decisions and the City has a policy against any <br /> mandates. He stated this doesn't go against any other laws; it is the City's desire and statement. <br /> He thought this is a good resolution. <br /> Councilmember Specht commented that this stands up for individual rights and liberties. He asked <br /> for feedback on opening it up to include any vaccination, not just COVIDI9. <br /> Councilmember Howell responded the ordinance addresses that and asked City Attorney Knaak if <br /> that was correct. <br /> City Attorney Knaak replied his directive was to deal specifically with the issue of Covid and <br /> personal conflicts with the COVIDI9 pandemic. He stated that was his understanding of the focus <br /> of the Council discussion. <br /> Mayor Kuzma stated he will not be supporting this resolution. He stated he didn't feel it was <br /> necessary because there is nothing that is forcing the City to do this at this time. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that residents have thanked her and the Council to make a <br /> statement on this and even though there is nothing out there now, it is good to say there needs to <br /> be an end to this overwhelming consciousness about this and begin living life normally. She <br /> thanked the Council, Staff, and Attorney for the work on this resolution. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to adopt Resolution <br /> 422-005 Establishing The Policy of the City of Ramsey Supporting the Health and Safety of its <br /> Citizens and Employees During the Covid19 Pandemic while opposing any form of Coercion or <br /> Force in Vaccination or Similar Health Procedures in Response to The Covid19 Pandemic in the <br /> City. <br /> Further discussion: <br /> Councilmember Heineman commented that he will be supporting the resolution even though there <br /> isn't a current executive order to respond to. He stated that the Council made a vote to be proactive <br /> in zoning an area for restaurants that might want to come into the City and felt that the same <br /> proactive approach should be taken regarding personal rights and liberties. Councilmember <br /> Woestehoff commented that he won't be supporting this. He stated there were ways that he could <br /> support it. He stated there aren't any mandates about COVID right now and while things change <br /> over time, he hoped that there wouldn't be a need for a mandate again. His concern is mandates <br /> without reasonable exemptions. He stated there are many reasonable exemptions for many things <br /> that they do. He stated there are ways to have mandates that are valuable to the community so that <br /> City Council/February 8, 2022 <br /> Page 17 of 23 <br />