RES 20-31City of Elk River
ver City Council
Resolution 20- 31
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Supporting ERX
Motor Park Off -Road National Event '
WHEREAS, Governor Tim Walz issued Emergency Executive Order 20-01 On March
13, 2020, Declaring a Peacetime Emergency and Coordinating Minnesota's Strategy to
Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Governor issued Emergency Executive Order 20-04
Providing for Temporary Closure of Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public
Accommodation; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020, the Governor issued Emergency Executive Order
Directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home; and
WHEREAS, both orders were extended on April 30, 2020, through Emergency Executive
Order 20-48 until midnight on May 17, 2020; and
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2020, Governor Walz issued Emergency Executive Order 20-56
restricting gatherings to 10 or fewer people; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 4.035, subdivision 2, and
section 12.32, the Executive Orders were effective immediately upon approval by the
Executive Council and remains in effect until the peacetime emergency declared in
Executive Order 20-01 is terminated or until it is rescinded by proper authority; and
WHEREAS, ERX Motor Park is an important staple of our community providing
competition, sportsmanship, enjoyment, and economic vitality through year-round local,
regional, and national events; and
WHEREAS, on July 10 and 11, ERX Motor Park is scheduled to host their Off -Road
National motorsports event; and
WHEREAS, this event has a tremendous financial impact on our community and their
business with over 60% of their annual revenues are generated from this event; and
WHEREAS, ERX has demonstrated throughout their operations to be a good neighbor
and conscientious partner providing a safe environment for a multitude of diverse activities
for the entire community to enjoy; and
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WHEREAS, ERX has carefully prepared a comprehensive COVID-19 operational plan to
protect participants, staff, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, we trust ERX to successfully execute their plan and provide adequate
protection to our most vulnerable residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, our residents fully understand the importance of following social distancing
and CDC guidelines; and
WHEREAS, we fully support ERX hosting their Off -Road National motorsports event in
Elk River on July 10`' and 11`' provided it is legally allowed by State of Minnesota laws and
orders in effect at that time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: The Council respectfully requests Governor Tim Walz retract
executive orders closing non -critical businesses and trust businesses to implement proper
action plans to safely operate.
Passed and adopted this 1't day of June 2020.
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J J. ietz, N11yor
ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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