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City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2020 Page 3 of 13 Everyone is now under the Safer at Home and in the Great Outdoors regulations and we hope to move soon to the Protect your Neighbors Phase. If the above three items are met we can move to the next phase. Zayach noted that there is a surge expected in late summer and into the fall. Planning is happening to address school in the fall. He stated social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing hands frequently are all key at this point. Zayach reviewed the statistics for Boulder County to date. He highlighted early outbreaks in long term care facilities, how it impacts older populations, the current outbreak, hospitalization rates, and the need for social distancing and mask wearing to keep transmission rates down. Mayor Stolzmann asked if the County will be extending its mask ordinance beyond the end of the month. Zayach stated no decision has been made yet. Mayor Stolzmann asked if BCPH will be in a position to purchase N95 masks for all County residents. Zayach stated the County does not have the ability or funding to do that. Councilmember Brown asked how the City can prepare for another wave. Zayach stated consistent messaging on the safety guidelines are key issues. Councilmember Dickinson asked how can we best avoid another outbreak. Zayach stated contract tracing is key so cases can be traced and people quarantined. Public Comments Sherry Sommer, 910 South Palisade Court, asked if it helps if residents participate in studies and are there some that we could volunteer for. Zayach stated he does not have enough information to answer that. REVIEW OF MATTERS RELATED TO THE LOUISVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Stolzmann stated the Louisville Community is very inspirational putting out positive images and messages around town these past few weeks. She stated we have to live up to the expectations of our community members and noted this is a chance to learn about the Police Department today and what our plans are for the future. Tonight will be a chance for the public to give their comments and ideas for change as well. Chief Dave Hayes stated this will be a review of the critical policies and procedures of the Department noting The Louisville Police Department is committed to providing law enforcement services to the community with due regard for the racial, cultural, or other differences of those served. It is the policy of this Department to provide law enforcement