COVID-19 and Cities: News and Resources
Published: April 1, 2020
The League will continue to compile resources related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and city operations on this page. Bookmark www.lmc.org/covid19 and check here for updates. We are also working to keep cities updated via our Facebook page, Twitter account, and MemberLink communication.
Latest updates
- League Seeks Special Fund for Public Safety and Health Employees With COVID-19 (April 1)
- Stay at Home Information for Cities (Updated April 1)
- Legislative Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (April 1)
- City Employment Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated March 31)
- #WeGotThis: Pandemic Response Webinar Series Recordings (Updated March 27)
- General Operational Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 21)
- Insurance Trust Coverage Response During COVID-19 Pandemic (March 19)
Guidance for Cities on Providing Assistance to Businesses (March 30)
Additional resources:
Emergency declaration and electronic meetings
- Steps to Declare Local Emergency and Hold Meetings by Electronic Means
- Model Declaration of Local Emergency by Mayor (doc)
- Model Declaration for Electronic Meetings (doc)
- Model Resolution Extending Public Emergency (doc)
- Model Public Notice of Telephone or Electronic Meetings (doc)
City operations
- Information Memo: Meetings of City Councils
- View the LMC Pandemic Plan Guidance for Cities (pdf)
- Template for infectious disease Continuity of Operations supplement from MN Management and Budget (pdf)
Information about public health
- View the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 web page
- Learn more about the coronavirus disease from the CDC
Communications resources
- CDC Resource: Share Facts About COVID-19
- Staying Ahead of the Message: A Guide to Communicating During a Crisis
- How to Advocate From Home While Access to Capitol, Legislators Limited
Previous updates
- Considerations When Closing City Facilities (March 17)
- LMC Building to Close Due to COVID-19 (March 17)
- Governor Announces Strategies to Reduce Spread of Coronavirus, Legislature Calls a Recess (March 16)
- COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency Executive Order FAQ (March 16)
- Upcoming League Events Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns (March 16)
Contact the League with questions
Contact the League’s Human Resources or Research departments with any questions.
