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:
- COVID-19 State of Emergency Ends: How Does This Affect City Meetings? (July 1, 2021)
- New Guidance Clarifies Use of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds for Broadband (June 18, 2021)
- Road to Recovery Webinar Series: Requesting American Rescue Plan Act Funds — Minnesota’s Process (June 11, 2021)
- US Treasury Releases More Guidance on ARPA Funds (June 1, 2021)
- Road to Recovery Webinar Series: American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update (May 18, 2021)
- What Cities Need to Know About Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Guidance (May 18, 2021)
Get answers to FAQs on these topics:
- General Operational Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated July 23, 2021)
- City Employment Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated July 19, 2021)
- Vaccination of City Employees for COVID-19 (Updated July 19, 2021)
- Employment Accommodations During COVID-19 (Updated July 19, 2021)
- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Information for Cities (Updated June 28, 2021)
- Insurance Trust Coverage Response During COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated May 4, 2021)
- FFCRA Leave and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Published April 2, 2021)
- FFCRA Leave 2020 (Published April 2, 2021)
Additional resources:
Model forms for employee leave under Families First Corona Response Act
Forms to be used for 2021:
- Employee Request for Emergency Paid Sick Leave Under ARPA (doc)
- Employee Request for Public Health Emergency Leave Under ARPA (doc)
Forms to be used for 2020:
- Request for Emergency Paid Sick Leave (doc)
- Employee Request for Public Health Emergency Leave (doc)
- Designation Notice for Public Health Emergency Leave (doc)
Emergency declaration and electronic meetings
- Steps to Declare Local Emergency and Hold Meetings by Electronic Means (Updated March 18, 2021)
- City Options for Meeting Remotely (pdf)
- Holding Public Hearings Remotely (pdf)
- 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)
- Model Resolution Establishing Unfeasibility of In-Person Meetings (No local emergency declared) (doc)
City operations
- Information Memo: Meetings of City Councils
- LMC Pandemic Planning Guidance for Cities (pdf)
- Template for infectious disease Continuity of Operations supplement from MN Management and Budget (pdf)
Information about public health
- Minnesota COVID-19 Public Dashboard
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 web page
- CDC COVID-19 information
Communications resources
- CDC: Communication Resources
- CDC Social Media Toolkit
- Staying Ahead of the Message: A Guide to Communicating During a Crisis
Previous updates:
- Cities Have Authority to Make Local Mask Policies (May 18, 2021)
- State Now Offering Rent and Utility Assistance (April 26, 2021)
- Take Steps Now to Avoid Delays in American Rescue Plan Funding (April 19, 2021)
- MN Senate Discusses Plan to Appropriate Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds (April 19, 2021)
- Apply Now for Grants to Pay for Certain Coronavirus Response Activities (April 19, 2021)
- Road to Recovery: Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Update (March 19, 2021)
- Road to Recovery Webinar Series: Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Introduction (March 16, 2021)
- American Rescue Plan Act: Provisions of Interest to Cities (March 22, 2021)
- President Biden Signs American Rescue Plan With $350 Billion in Aid to State and Local Governments (March 11, 2021)
- US House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Pandemic Rescue Plan (March 1, 2021)
- Considerations When Closing City Facilities (Updated Feb. 12, 2021)
- Coronavirus Relief Fund Spending May Trigger Audit Requirement (Feb. 8, 2021)
- Proposed Federal COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Direct Aid to Cities (Feb. 16, 2021)
- CARES Act Funds: Requirements for Issuing 1099-G Statements to Beneficiaries (Jan. 13, 2021)
- #WeGotThis Series Free Webinar: CARES Act Wrap-Up (Jan. 7, 2021)
- Federal COVID-19 Relief Package Signed Into Law (Jan. 4, 2021)
- New NLC Survey Data Used to Push for More Federal Assistance for Cities (Dec. 7, 2020)
- Free COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Released by the State (Nov. 23, 2020)
- CARES Act Funding Information for Cities (Updated Oct. 28, 2020)
- Updated Guidance Clarifies Documentation Requirements for Coronavirus Relief Funds (Sept. 28, 2020)
- Guidance for Cities on Providing Assistance to Businesses (Updated Sept. 17, 2020)
- Federal Stimulus Package Negotiations Stall as Unemployment Benefits Run Out (Aug. 3, 2020)
- #WeGotThis Series: Leadership During Challenges and Uncertainty (July 22, 2020)
- A Backup Plan for Your Plan: Recruiting Emergency Poll Workers (July 17, 2020)
- Governor Will Distribute Coronavirus Relief Funds to Cities, Counties, and Townships (June 25, 2020)
- Financial Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic (July 15, 2020)
- Legislative Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated Oct. 27, 2020)
- Labor Relations Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic (April 3, 2020)
Contact the League with questions
Contact the League’s Human Resources or Research departments with any questions.
