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REGULAR ROSEAU CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY – June 1, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.

Held via WebEx Meeting

Live on Go Roseau Facebook

121 Center Street East Suite 201

Roseau, MN 56751

The Regular monthly meeting of the Roseau City Council was held on the above date, time and

place. Members present via WebEx were, Mayor Jeff Pelowski, Councilmembers: Amy

Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans and Brady Johnson Absent: Pat Novacek. Others present via WebEx

were, Police Chief Ward Anderson, Liquor Store Manager Linda Roseborough, Fire Chief Craig

McMillin, Community Development Coordinator Todd Peterson, City Superintendent David

Drown, Parks and Rec Director Sara Hammann, City Attorney Michelle Moren, Clerk-Treasurer

Beth Carlson and Jack Swanson-Wild 102 Radio.

Mayor Jeff Pelowski called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Mayor Pelowski thanked the Citizens of Roseau and those following on Facebook for hanging in

there another week.

Council member Amy Bassingthwaite motioned, seconded by Council member Jane Evans, to

approve the May 4, 2020 Regular meeting minutes as written, and upon a roll call vote being

taken, the following voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans, Brady

Johnson and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

Council member Jane Evans motioned, seconded by Council member Brady Johnson, to approve

the May 11, 2020 Special meeting minutes as written, and upon a roll call vote being taken, the

following voted in favor: Council members Brady Johnson, Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans

and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

Council member Amy Bassingthwaite motioned, seconded by Council member Brady Johnson,

to approve the May 18, 2020 Special meeting minutes as written, and upon a roll call vote being

taken, the following voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans, Brady

Johnson and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

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The following were absent: Pat Novacek

Council member Jane Evans motioned, seconded by Council member Amy Bassingthwaite, to

approve the May 26, 2020 Special meeting minutes as written, and upon a roll call vote being

taken, the following voted in favor: Council members Brady Johnson, Jane Evans, Amy

Bassingthwaite and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

Council member Amy Bassingthwaite motioned seconded by Council member Jane Evans, to

approve the following Consent Agenda, as written, and upon a roll call vote being taken the

following voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans, Brady Johnson

and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

1. Presentation of Accounts Payable claims May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020 Batch

AP0531120.

CK# 068333-068393 = $250,967.74

2. Presentation of daily checks May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020

CK# 068247-068332 = $342,128.67

E# 1908-1938 = $372,780.89

PR 05/15/20 = $43,680.32

PR 05/30/20 = $47,552.25

3. Presentation of Receipt entries April 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020.

4. Presentation of Journal entries JE033120.

5. Audit Committee review of March 2020 General Ledger checks written compared

with images on the bank statement.

6. Notices and Communications –

Upcoming scheduled meetings:

a. July 6, 2020 Regular council meeting at 5:00 p.m. via WebEx.

b. June 15, 2020 Special council meeting at 5:00 p.m. via WebEx.

7. Approve the use of alcohol in the Community Center-none

8. Investment–Roseau EDA Hi Fi as of 05/27/2020 is $138,722.27.

9. Cash in bank-Regular checking as of 05/27/2020 is $2,241,780.39

10. Investment-Regular Hi Fi as of 05/27/2020 is $1,562,608.89.

11. Investment Certificate of Deposit as of 05/27/2020 is $815,543.10

12. Investment Certificate of Deposit as of 05/27/2020 is $811,428.74.

13. Investment Certificate of Deposit as of 05/27/2020 is $807,090.54.

14. Investment Certificate of Deposit as of 05/27/2020 is $807,104.04.

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15. Investment-Roseau EDA Money Market as of 05/27/2020 is $219,546.64.

16. Cash in bank-Roseau EDA as of 05/27/2020 is $980.59.

17. Northwest Regional Development Commission-Notice of Public Hearing

18. RESOLUTION NO. 30-20

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION

WHEREAS, the following have presented to the City of Roseau, donations, and have designated

that these donations be deposited in the City of Roseau Riverview Park Gazebo Concert Fund.

Border State Bank $250.00;

Stoskopf Redi-Mix of Roseau, Inc. $500.00;

LifeCare Medical Center $500.00;

Citizens State Bank $250.00;

WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donations and commends them for their

civic efforts,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE City Council of the City of Roseau,

Minnesota;

1. That the donations are accepted and acknowledged with gratitude, and

2. That the donations will be allocated to the Riverview Park Gazebo Concerts.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Roseau, Minnesota this 1st day of June, 2020.

By: _________________________________

Mayor

Attest: ______________________________

Clerk/Treasurer

19. May 2020 Roseau Liquor Store monthly sales report

20. May 2020 City Revenues & Expenditures report

Delegations

Committee Reports

Planning Commission The Planning Commission met May 26, 2020 at 12:00 pm via WebEx conference call.

The following items were discussed:

CDC Peterson informed council the Planning Commission held a public hearing for Cary

Olson’s request for the rezoning of the East Side Grocery at 810 Center Street East from

an R-1 (single family residence) to an R-2 (one and two family residential). An R-2

would also allow a small scale commercial business. Mr. Olson would like to have a

bakery where the grocery store used to be. CDC Peterson stated that there were no

written or oral comments prior or during the public hearing. The Planning Commission

recommended approving the rezoning request.

After discussion, Council member Amy Bassingthwaite motioned, Council member Brady

Johnson seconded to approve Ordinance No. 39 Third Series, and upon a roll call vote being

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taken the following voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Brady Johnson

and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: Jane Evans

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

ORDINANCE NO. 39 THIRD SERIES (Uncodified)

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEAU, MINNESOTA, TO AMEND THE ROSEAU CITY CODE SECTION 11.03 GOVERNING LAND USE REGULATION (ZONING); SAID SECTION 11.03 BEING ENTITLED “DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED, ABBREVIATIONS, ZONING DISTRICT MAP, ANNEXATION AND ZONING PERMITS”. The City Council of the City of Roseau, Minnesota, ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. That the official zoning district map incorporated by

reference in the Roseau City Code, Section 11.03, is amended to reclassify the

following described real estate from R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) to

R-2 (TWO FAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL).

Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), of Block (8), of Sanders and

Brandt’s Railway Addition to the City of Roseau, according to the recorded plat thereof.

SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with

this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. The ordinance shall take effect and be in full force after

its passage and publication.

Dated this 1st day of June, 2020.

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APPROVED:

_________________________Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________

City Clerk/Treasurer

(Publication in the Roseau Times Region Newspaper on the ____day of June,

2020.)

CDC Peterson then presented to council a conditional use permit request for Cary Olson

to use the north 1/3 of the building as a retail space again. The building was formerly East

Side Grocery. The front 30x30 space would house a retail bakery. This request was also

part of the public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended approving the

conditional use permit.

After discussion, Council member Brady Johnson motioned, Council member Amy

Bassingthwaite seconded to approve Conditional use permit #3-20 allowing the north 1/3 of

the building to be used as a retail space, and upon a roll call vote being taken the following

voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Brady Johnson and Mayor Jeff

Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: Jane Evans

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

CDC Peterson informed council that in previous years the members of the Planning

Commission toured the City together in May. Because of COVID and the required social

distancing CDC Peterson toured the city on his own and compiled a list of properties that

are out of compliance. CDC Peterson provided his findings to Officer Zack Manka to

work on. CDC Peterson stated that more properties may be added to the list by Planning

Commission members.

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Roseau County Commissioner

County Commissioner Jack Swanson informed council on the following items:

The County Courthouse had a soft reopening today for the public. The Court was in

session and the Social Services offices opened. Mayor Pelowski stated that the offices are

not fully staffed as staff is still encouraged to work from home if possible.

The County board meets tomorrow. It is difficult to meet in person due to social

distancing issues and hybrid meetings of in person combined with virtual attendance are

difficult due to technical issues. The County board room holds 14 socially distanced

people. There are 9 staff and commissioners so that would only leave room for 5 member

of the public.

Commissioner Swanson informed council that he has been put on a governance task force

to look at some of the things that we have been forced to do because of COVID, such as

working from home, virtual meetings, virtual contacts with probationers, etc. The task

force was asked to come up with recommendations as to what works as well or better

than before. Commissioner Swanson as if council had recommendations they would like

him to bring to the task force.

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee did not meet.

Oakcrest Golf Course Council member Brady Johnson informed council that he and Council member Bassingthwaite

are in a group message with Mark Wilson and the leaders of the Pro Shop. The leaders of the Pro

Shop are keeping Council members Johnson and Bassingthwaite well informed. Council member

Johnson stated that Mark Wilson is doing an excellent job putting together a (COVID) template

for the men’s league that is starting Wednesday. Everything has been going very well at the golf

course.

Airport Committee

The airport committee did not meet but CDC Todd Peterson had a few updates on the airport.

The $30,000 of the CARES act money was originally going to be used to resolve an issue

with the septic system at the airport. The holding tank is not large enough for the usage so

a drain field is proposed. The FAA did not care for original location proposed for the

drain field. The drain field will be moved to the location recommended by the FAA and

FAA funding will be used as well. Environmental reviews as well as other clearances will

need to be done.

The contractors are working on completing the aprons and taxi ways at the airport. The

airport has been partially shut down for this. Within two weeks the airport should be

mostly open.

CDC Peterson provided to council the Grant agreement for Airport Improvement and

Resolution #31-20 to authorize and execute the grant agreement to construct the airport

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lighting system (MALSF). The state has a 75% ($718,350.53) cost share. The 25% local

share is $239, 450.17 which is less than the $259,000 that was budgeted. The bids were

approved at the last meeting.

After discussion, Council member Jane Evans motioned, Council member Amy

Bassingthwaite seconded to approve Resolution #31-20 to authorize and execute the

grant agreement to construct the airport lighting system (MALSF) with a cost share of

75% State ($718,350.53) and 25% local $239, 450.17. The local share is less than what

was budgeted, and upon a roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor: Council

members Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans, Brady Johnson and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

RESOLUTION #31-20 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GRANT AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT

EXCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION It is resolved by the City of Roseau as follows:

1. That the state of Minnesota Agreement No. 1044225,

"Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement Excluding Land Acquisition,” for

State Project No. A6801-42 at the Roseau Municipal Airport is accepted.

2. That the Mayor and Community Development Coord. are (Title) (Title)

authorized to execute this Agreement and any amendments on behalf of the

City of Roseau.

CERTIFICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF Roseau

I certify that the above Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by

the

Roseau City Council

(Name of the Recipient)

at an authorized meeting held on the 1st day of June , 20

as shown by the minutes of the meeting in my possession.

Signature: __________________________________

(Clerk or Equivalent) __________________________________________

CORPORATE SEAL /OR/ NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires: _____________________

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EDA CDC Peterson informed council the EDA met May 27, 2020 via WebEx

Items discussed were:

The EDA recommended the City Council appoint Tim Loven to fill the remaining term of

Jason Smith on the EDA board.

After discussion, Council member Amy Bassingthwaite motioned, Council member

Brady Johnson seconded to appoint Tim Loven to fill the remaining term of Jason Smith

on the EDA board, and upon a roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor:

Council members Brady Johnson, Jane Evans, Amy Bassingthwaite and Mayor Jeff

Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

CDC Peterson provided an update on the workforce housing apartment project being

developed as a partnership between the EDA and DW Jones. They have provided some

site layouts but are still waiting for some construction numbers to put together a financing

plan. Skip Duchesneau from DW Jones is working on getting those numbers and hopes to

have them in the next week or so.

The EDA discussed the Bergland land that the City is in the process of purchasing, and

though there has been limited publicity, people are already interested in purchasing lots.

CDC Peterson stated that we need to continue to move forward with this so lots can be

ready for sale yet this year. City Attorney Moren is working on the final paperwork. As

soon as the City closes on the land, platting and zoning can be done to get it ready.

CDC Peterson reported that the School House project is complete and the purchase

agreement was approved at the last meeting. Assuming the School has a class next year

they would like to do another project. NWCA is also excited to do another project. The

land to be used would be the lot the City acquired from Scott Johnson in the Oak Crest

West subdivision.

Mayor Pelowski informed council that the EDA voted to extend deferral of business loan

payments, principle and interest an additional 3 months, (July, August and September)

until October 1st.

Council member Brady Johnson asked if the lot price on Phase 1 of the land acquisition

has been established as people have questioned him. CDC Peterson stated that lot prices

have not been established as there is not a lot of knowledge yet of the infrastructure cost.

CDC Peterson asked council if the committee established to acquire the land should

continue working on establishing the price. The committee consists of Council member

Amy Bassingthwaite, Council member Jane Evans, City Attorney Shelly Moren, City

Superintendent David Drown and CDC Todd Peterson.

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It was council consensus that the committee continue to work on development costs,

putting a selling price on those lots, and bringing their recommendations back to council.

Department Reports

Liquor Store Liquor Store Manager Linda Roseborough stated that the staff was healthy and everything is

going well.

Fire Department

Fire Chief Craig McMillin informed council that everyone is doing well. Chief McMillin would

like the fire department to hold regular meetings again now that the Governor and the

Department of Public Safety has approved this. Chief McMillin informed council that their

meetings would be held in the wash bay so social distancing requirements could be followed.

City Attorney Moren stated that the fire department will need to have its own COVID

preparedness plan in place as each facility of the city has to have an individual plan. CDC

Peterson will help Chief McMillin with the details.

After discussion, Council member Brady Johnson motioned, Council member Jane Evans

seconded to allow the fire department to resume their regular meeting schedule with their

COVID Preparedness Plan in place, and upon a roll call vote being taken, the following

voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans, Brady Johnson and

Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

Chief McMillin stated that it was great to see all of the people out for the graduation parade

yesterday.

Mayor Pelowski thanked Fire Chief McMillin and Police Chief Anderson and their departments

for their participation in the parade.

Police Department

Police Chief Ward Anderson informed council that everything is going well and everyone in the

police department is healthy.

Superintendent

City Superintendent David Drown informed council that City Crew is healthy and everything is

going well.

City Superintendent Drown asked for council approval to go to summer hours for the City Crew.

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The summer hours would be from 6 am to 3 pm Monday thru Thursday and 6 am to 10 am on

Friday from June 2, 2020 thru September 30, 2020 for the City crew and the Utility Office hours

from 7 am to 3 pm Monday thru Friday.

Council member Jane Evans motioned, Council member Amy Bassingthwaite seconded

to approve the summer hours from 6 am to 3 pm Monday thru Thursday and 6 am to 10

am on Friday from June 2, 2020 thru September 30, 2020 for the City crew and the

Utility Office hours from 7 am to 3 pm Monday thru Friday and upon a roll call vote

being taken, the following voted in favor: Council members Brady Johnson, Jane Evans,

Amy Bassingthwaite and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

Superintendent Drown informed council that the road projects are pretty much done except for

the blacktop.

Parks and Rec Director

Parks and Rec Director Sara Hammann informed council she is good and everything is going

well with the parks. Summer camp started today with 24 kids signed up. Director Hammann

stated that they are; waiting on the Governor to open the splash pad, painting over the graffiti this

week, and the campgrounds opened today. The splash pad is included in areas that are not

allowed to be opened yet, per the Governor’s orders.

City Attorney

City Attorney Michelle Moren had no additional business.

Community Development Coordinator

CDC Peterson asked for council approval on the following COVID Preparedness Plan.

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the City of Roseau

The City of Roseau is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. To ensure

that, we have developed the following Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All

City of Roseau employees are responsible for implementing this plan. Our goal is to mitigate the

potential for transmission of COVID-19 in our workplaces, and that requires full cooperation among all

employees. Only through this cooperative effort can we establish and maintain the safety and health of

our staff and workplaces.

All City employees are responsible for implementing and complying with all aspects of this Preparedness

Plan. The City of Roseau’s City Council fully supports enforcing the provisions of this policy.

The City of Roseau recognizes that our employees are our most important assets. We are serious about

safety, health and keeping our employees working at the City. Employee involvement is essential in

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developing and implementing a successful COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. We have involved our

employees in this process by seeking ideas, feedback, and suggestions for how best practices can be

implemented to maintain the health and safety of everyone. Our Preparedness Plan follows Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines and

federal OSHA standards related to COVID-19 and addresses:

Hygiene and respiratory etiquette;

Engineering and administrative controls for social distancing;

Housekeeping – cleaning, disinfecting and decontamination;

Prompt identification and isolation of sick persons;

Communications and training that will be provided to employees; and

Management and supervision necessary to ensure effective implementation of the plan.

Screening and policies for employees exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19

Employees have been informed of and are encouraged to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of

COVID-19. The following policies and procedures are being implemented for workers to report when

they are sick or experiencing symptoms.

All employees are expected to stay home when feeling ill or when experiencing symptoms that suggest

potential exposure to COVID-19. Employees shall inform their immediate supervisor as soon as

symptoms begin so that the supervisor can determine what communication measures should be

initiated to inform other employees. Supervisors should immediately inform the Community

Development Coordinator if an employee is experiencing symptoms that suggest potential exposure to

COVID-19.

The City of Roseau has implemented a temporary personnel leave policy “COVID-19 Leave” that

promotes employees staying at home when they are sick, when household members are sick, or when

required by a health care provider to isolate or quarantine themselves or a member of their household.

If a presumed or confirmed exposure of COVID-19 occurs with an employee, information will be shared

with other city employees to the extent necessary to assess the risks involved. As much information will

remain confidential to maintain the privacy of the employee’s health status and health information. The

City’s Personnel Policy also provides guidance for other types of leave options available to employees on

a case by case basis. Accommodations for workers with underlying medical conditions or who have

household members with underlying health conditions have been implemented.

The City of Roseau’s COVID-19 Leave Policy includes language for informing employees if they have been

exposed to a person with COVID-19 at their workplace and requiring them to quarantine for the

recommended amount of time per CDC guidelines.

If COVID-19 testing becomes widely available the City may require employees to see their doctor and

provide testing results to confirm if they have contracted the virus or not. Each situation will be

evaluated on a case by case basis.

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Handwashing

Basic infection prevention measures are being implemented at our workplaces at all times. Employees

are instructed to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water frequently throughout

the day, but especially at the beginning and end of their shift, before and after any mealtimes and after

using the toilet. All City buildings and workplaces will have hand-sanitizer dispensers (that use sanitizers

of greater than 60% alcohol) that can be used by staff and the public for hand hygiene in place of soap

and water, as long as hands are not visibly soiled.

Supervisors will provide necessary time to allow employees to maintain proper handwashing protocols

as appropriate to their position. Supervisors responsible for the overall management of each City

building shall also be responsible to keep necessary hand washing and sanitizing supplies on hand and

available to employees and for public use.

Respiratory etiquette: Cover your cough or sneeze

Employees and visitors are instructed to cover their mouth and nose with their sleeve or tissue when

coughing or sneezing and to avoid touching their face, in particular their mouth, nose and eyes, with

their hands. They should dispose of tissues in the trash and wash or sanitize their hands immediately

afterward. Respiratory etiquette will be demonstrated on posters and supported by making tissues and

trash receptacles available to all employees and visitors to City buildings. Etiquette reminders will be

communicated to all staff on an ongoing basis.

Social Distancing

Social distancing is being implemented in the workplace through the following engineering and

administrative controls:

Employees will maintain social distancing (six feet of distance) between workers to the extent

practical, minimize in-person meeting time and utilize electronic means of communication to

continue City operations.

Departments that can stagger shifts to reduce the employees in the workplace at one time

without reducing the effectiveness of operations should do so. Employees should not share

equipment or vehicles unless there are practical reasons for doing so or when in emergency

situations.

City meetings will be conducted in person when deemed safe and appropriate. Seating will be

adjusted to maintain social distancing. If an in-person meeting is determined to not be in the

best interest of the public, City staff will create a virtual meeting and will post the meeting

information to allow the public to listen to the business being conducted.

Departments that have frequent interactions with the public will install a screen to provide an

additional protective barrier between the employee and the public.

Supervisors will regularly assess what personal protective equipment needs are, such as masks,

gloves, disinfectant, shields, etc., and will ensure employees within each department have the

necessary supplies in order to perform their work safely.

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Supervisors will regularly seek for feedback and suggestions from staff to ensure the proper

measures are being taken as needs and circumstances change, and will communicate any needs

or changes to protocols to the Community Development Coordinator as soon as possible.

Housekeeping

The City had previously implemented housekeeping practices as part of its normal operating procedures.

City buildings receive a deep cleaning at least weekly for both employee and public spaces. Additional

and more robust housekeeping practices are being implemented, including expanded cleaning and

disinfecting of work surfaces, equipment, tools and machinery, and areas in the work environment,

including restrooms, breakrooms, lunch rooms, and meeting rooms. Frequent cleaning and disinfecting

will be conducted in high-touch areas, such as phones, keyboards, touch screens, controls, door handles,

elevator panels, railings, copy machines, etc. Employees who have a private office will clean and sanitize

their office equipment on a daily basis. Employees will also minimize the use of office equipment

outside of what has been personally issued to them. All City vehicles will be sanitized daily. The City will

use cleaning products specifically designed for office spaces and equipment as appropriate.

If an employee contracts COVID-19 the City will evaluate the potential exposure of other City

employees, address the necessary quarantine measures and complete the necessary disinfecting

process for any/all equipment used by the employee who contracted COVID-19.

Communications and Training

This Preparedness Plan was communicated electronically on June 2, 2020 and where appropriate in-

person to employees. Additional communications and any necessary training will be on-going and

provided to all workers on an as-needed basis. Supervisors are to monitor how effective the program

has been implemented and to communicate any needs or adjustments to the Community Development

Coordinator. Employees are asked to work through this new program together and update the training

as necessary. This Preparedness Plan has been certified by the City of Roseau City Council and posted

throughout the workplace on June 2, 2020. It will be updated as necessary.

Certified by:

Todd Peterson

Community Development Coordinator

June 2, 2020

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Appendix A – Guidance for developing a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

General

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV

www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus

www.osha.gov

www.dli.mn.gov

Handwashing

www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

www.cdc.gov/handwashing

https://youtube/d914EnpU4Fo

Respiratory etiquette: Cover your cough or sneeze

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronvirus/prevention.html

www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/etiquette/coughing_sneezing.html

Social Distancing

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.htme

www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/businesses.html

Housekeeping

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html

www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html

Employees exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/basics.html

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Training

www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/about.pdf

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-small-business.html

www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

After discussion, Council member Jane Evans motioned, Council member Brady Johnson

seconded to approve the City of Roseau COVID Preparedness Plan and upon a roll call

vote being taken, the following voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite,

Jane Evans, Brady Johnson and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

CDC Peterson informed council that he did try to set up for an in person council meeting in the

Voyager Room but there was too much feedback so the public would not be able to hear. The

Watershed is holding a public hearing in the Voyager room and found a piece of equipment, a

speaker-mic combo, which might work. CDC Peterson will keep council informed. Mayor

Pelowski stated that they are running into the same problem at the county.

Mayor Council

Covid-19 Update

Mayor Pelowski informed council that at the emergency preparedness meeting, it was stated that

the confirmed COVID cases in Roseau County went from 1 to 3. It was found that one of the

confirmed cases was a mistake and in the second case the person had moved from Roseau

County to Fargo and tested positive there. That person had not changed their address. In reality

Roseau County has just the one recovered case.

Mayor Pelowski stated that there was not a lot of change from last week to this week as far as

guidance from the Governor, and the legislature is still discussing how the CARES act money is

going to be distributed to the local units of government.

Mayor Pelowski stated that Governor Walz seems receptive to the idea of taking a regional

approach when implementing phases 3 and 4 of reopening the state’s economy. The Coalition of

Greater Minnesota Cities is encouraging cities to contact the Walz administration to encourage

him to reopen the economy on a regional bases.

After discussion, it was council consensus to approve County Commissioner Swanson contacting

the executive director of Minnesota Association of Counties as the executive director has a good

relationship with the Governor’s staff. Mayor Pelowski and Commissioner Swanson will also

contact the League of Minnesota Cities as LMC has contacts with the Governor’s staff.

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Mayor Pelowski then asked council what action they would like to take to ask Customs and

Border Protection to reinstate the hours at the Roseau Port of Entry.

After discussion, it was council consensus to have CDC Peterson, Mayor Pelowski and City

Attorney Moren draft a resolution directed to Representative Benny Thompson and the House

Homeland Security Committee, requesting the hours be restored at the Roseau Port of Entry.

Resolution #32-20 will be drafted and added to the June 15, 2020 special meeting agenda.

Unfinished Business-

There being no further business Council member Amy Bassingthwaite motioned to adjourn the

City Council regular meeting, seconded by Council member Jane Evans and upon a roll call vote

being taken, the following voted in favor: Council members Amy Bassingthwaite, Jane Evans,

Brady Johnson and Mayor Jeff Pelowski.

The following voted against the same: None

The following abstained: None

The following were absent: Pat Novacek

ATTEST:

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Elizabeth Carlson Clerk-Treasurer Mayor Jeff Pelowski