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From: Mark Statz <MStatz@centervillemn.com> <br />Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:39 PM <br />To: 'clittleleague@comcast.net' <clittleleague@comcast.net> <br />Cc: Teresa Bender <TBender@centervillemn.com>; Paul Palzer <PPalzer@centervillemn.com> <br />Subject: Centerville Parks Usage <br /> <br />Anne, <br /> <br />Thanks for reaching out to us regarding the use of Laurie LaMotte Park and our fields for Little League. At this time, it is <br />our understanding of the guidance from state that gatherings of more than 10 people are still not allowed. Below, is <br />information from the Governor’s website and from the DNR’s website. It was updated May 18, and references Executive <br />Order 20-56. The address the governor and his commissioners gave yesterday discussed what will occur on June 1 and it <br />did not appear that guidance will change related to youth sports. There was some mention of day camps being allowed, <br />but it was clear that games will not. Left a bit unclear, is whether or not practices with 10 or fewer people will be <br />allowed. In the table below, you’ll see that the guidance on Youth Sports does not change from Phase I (where we are <br />now) to Phase II (begins June 1). It says youth sports are “Open per MDH guidelines (no games)”. Unfortunately, I do <br />not see any clear guidance from the MDH. Basically, the MDH refers back to the DNR guidelines, which, in large part, <br />refer to the CDC’s guidance (in italics, below). The expcerpt at the bottom of my email is from the DNR, which seems to <br />say that youth sports should not be open. Again, it’s not clear what, exactly that means. <br /> <br />So, here’s our position at this point in time: If you were to use ballfields, the limitations would be: <br /> No more than 10 people at a time (coaches, players, parents) <br /> No games <br /> Practice sensible social distancing <br /> <br />We hope this all makes sense. Thanks for working with us on this difficult topic. <br /> <br />Make sure people are social distancing in popular areas of the park. <br />During periods of sustained community transmission, park administrators should: <br />• Monitor areas where people are likely to gather and consider temporary closure to support social distancing <br />practices. These areas might include sports fields, playgrounds, skateparks, basketball courts, tennis courts, and picnic <br />areas. In the event of facility closures, park administrators might want to place physical barriers in these areas and post <br />signs communicating that the area is closed. <br />• Post signs discouraging groups from gathering in larger numbers than are currently recommended or allowed. <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />