From City Manager Jim Sanders:
Hello All,
I want to thank you all for your cooperation in following the mask guidelines we have had in place in city buildings and city vehicles. I truly believe that, through our efforts, we have done what we needed to do to keep ourselves, our families, friends and co-workers safe as we navigate through this pandemic.
We have been dealing with Covid for a long time and we all know the risks and what we can do to keep ourselves safe (get vaccinated, wash hands, wear masks and social distance). The big unknown is how the spread of Covid will be impacted when citizens in the colder climates begin to spend a majority of their time indoors during the winter months.
I have decided to rescind the face mask requirement for employees in common spaces in city buildings.
As you are aware, the CDC continues to recommend the use of masks when indoors. Even though we will no longer be required to wear masks in the common spaces in city buildings, I would encourage you to consider wearing a mask if you are in situations or in meetings when you are not able to maintain social distance.
I am continuing to require a mask when more than one employee are riding in a vehicle on city business.
We will continue to monitor issues related to Covid and provide updates and further guidance as they become available.
Thank you,
Jim