Knowing from the Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Department of Health and the Department of Natural Resources that decisions are made by the Governor’s Office, and not at the agency level, we need members to weigh in and make your voice heard by contacting Governor Walz:
Here’s why.
Yesterday, restaurants and lodging facilities were allowed to begin offering limited patio and outdoor seating for food and beverage service, and campgrounds could begin welcoming recreational campers. This is not sufficient, more access is needed. We’ve been
working for weeks
to
safely re-open
our hospitality businesses. Our current efforts, needing swift action, are focused on:
- Allowing in-dining at restaurants and bars, beginning at 50% capacity immediately or at June 8 at the very latest;
- Opening private indoor and outdoor pools at lodging facilities and campgrounds consistent with CDC guidance on safety and utilizing smart capacity limitations for social distancing; and
- Opening fitness centers and recreational play areas at lodging facilities and campgrounds with fair and clear guidelines for enhanced sanitation and promotion of social distancing.
Minnesota’s hospitality and tourism industry needs the government to make these changes swiftly. We are in danger of losing critical businesses and jobs and we are exporting revenue by the day to nearby states that have already relaxed limitations. The State must act now on these three items.
