Woodbury Publishes COVID-19 Updates

Woodbury MN

17 March, 2020

3:37 PM

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From the City of Woodbury: City officials are monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak closely and making the appropriate adjustments to city operations. The situation remains fluid and may change multiple times a day. As of today, City Hall remains open to the public during its regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, some city staff will be working remotely and/or staggering schedules to allow for social distancing. Residents are strongly encouraged to contact staff via phone or email instead of coming in person. If you must visit City Hall to conduct business, you should come directly to the receptionist desk in the main lobby of City Hall, as access to other parts of the building will be limited. Also, please allow for extra time for staff to process requests. The Woodbury Public Safety Building (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) and Public Works Building (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) also remain open. Utility customers who want pay their bills or residents who want to register for recreation programs are strongly encouraged to use the online services available on the city's website. Register for recreation programs Pay your utility bill Learn more about COVID-19 and how you can stay healthy by visiting the websites below: Minnesota Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Updates about city services impacted by COVID-19 will be provided on this page of the website. To sign up to receive emergency notifications on your mobile device (call, text or email), visit the CodeRed page. To receive updates about city operations, sign up for the city's InTouch email notification system. Closures, cancellations and postponements As a precaution, the City of Woodbury is proactively canceling or postponing city-sponsored programs and events through March 31 to slow the spread of COVID-19. A full list of these recreation and community programs is listed below and will continue to be updated as information becomes available. HealthEast Sports Center All open programs (both field house and ice)Four Seasons: Dance with MeFour Seasons: Wish upon a balletJazz Dance for Music TheaterMayer Arts - Snow QueenSkating Lessons Central Park - Programs Adult programs such as Bridge, Quilters Club, Mah Jongg, Amazing American History, and Dance. Kidcreate - Dino-RamaKidcreate - Unicorn slimePerformances in the ParkPizza BingoAARP Tax Aide Recreation Programs Activity Sampler Adult Soccer and Volleyball LeaguesAmazing AthletesMini Mat TimeMiracle League Sport SamplerMusic TogetherNature in the Park - Frogs, Toads and FriendsPee Wee Sports - ComboScience Explorers - Fun on the FarmSoccer ShotsTennis - Little Shots, Big ShotsTiny TumblersVolleyball (Little Spikers/Big Spikers) Public Safety Infant CPR and Response to ChokingCPR for Children and Response to ChokingHands-Only CPR for Adults~Youth Police AcademyFinger printing services to residents The purpose of these cancellations and postponement is to protect public health by limiting non-essential public gatherings. HealthEast Sports Center and Lookout Ridge will remain closed until further notice. Questions about the closures should be directed to Woodbury Parks and Recreation at 651-714-3583 or [email protected]. This press release was produced by the City of Woodbury. The views expressed here are the author's own.