City of Glencoe

City of Glencoe COVID-19 Update

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City of Glencoe, MN
COVID-19 Updates
1.15.2021

City of Glencoe 
The City of Glencoe staff and council are closely monitoring the COVID-19 status in the State of Minnesota and McLeod County.  We take information and direction regarding the status of COVID-19 from the Minnesota Department of Health. The City of Glencoe Emergency Management Team meets weekly to review and update any information regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Glencoe staff and council recommend you to go to the following web sites for the most up to date and latest information on the COVID-19 virus status:

Governor’s Executive Order 21-01 Stay Safe Plan MN – Adjusting the Dials

Face Coverings Required
Beginning on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m., Minnesotans must wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Workers must also wear face coverings outdoors when it is not possible to maintain social distancing. When leaving home, Minnesotans are strongly encouraged to have a face covering with them at all times to be prepared to comply with the requirements of the Governor’s Executive Order.

Face coverings are required in all City of Glencoe buildings. 

City of Glencoe Departments
All City of Glencoe Departments continue to be fully staffed and operating under normal protocols without interruption. We are taking the necessary precautions to keep our employees safe and healthy, by practicing social distancing and careful and frequent hand hygiene. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and update as necessary.

City of Glencoe Offices
Glencoe City Offices will still be functioning and providing service, Mon-Fri 8 am- 4:30 pm. Please attempt to conduct any business over the phone by calling 320.864.5586. If entering the City Offices, please practice social distancing and keep at least six feet away from other people. All employees and visitors should practice careful and frequent hand hygiene, not touch their faces with unwashed hands and use respiratory etiquette.

City Council Meetings
Glencoe City Council is continuing to meet for our monthly meetings. We encourage community members to stay home and view the meetings virtually.
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Glencoe City Center
Due to the Governor’s Executive Order, the Glencoe City Center open to reservations at 25% capacity. Please call Lynn Neumann, 320-864-6951, to request the Glencoe City Center’s Preparedness Plan and find out about the capacity restrictions.

Due to the Governor’s Executive Order: Celebrations and Receptions.
Glencoe City Center may host celebrations, receptions, private parties, or other social gatherings, including but not limited to those connected to weddings, funerals, life milestones (such as birthdays and retirements), family reunions, planned religious
services, and other similar occasions if they develop and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in accordance with applicable venue guidance available at the Stay Safe Minnesota website (https://staysafe.mn.gov). Celebrations, receptions, private parties, and other gatherings that offer food or beverages (including alcoholic
beverages) for on-premises consumption or that permit food or beverages to be consumed on premises must not take place between the hours of 10:00 pm and 4:00 am, must ensure at least six feet of separation between members of different households, and must be limited as follows:

A. Indoors, no more than two households, up to a maximum of 10 people.
B. Outdoors, no more than three households, up to a maximum of 15 people.

Glencoe Public Library
The Glencoe Public Library will continue to have modified hours of operation.

Monday-Thursday     10:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday- Saturday       10:00 am-2:00 pm

To open the library these modifications will be in place. Express Browsing is an appointment for 15 minutes to browse the collection. Ages 17 and older can schedule an appointment; under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult. A maximum of 10 people or 1 family is allowed. Masks must be worn and social distancing must be practiced. If you are feeling ill please do not come to the library.

“On-Demand” Curbside service will continue. To request items, use the online catalog or call the library.

Public computers will be offered every day, Monday-Thursday. To use a public computer you must also make an appointment. Computer appointments have a limit of 1 hour per day. Pioneerland Library System has purchased mobile hotspots to check out. The Glencoe Library has 3 mobile hotspots that have a loan period of 28 days, non-renewable. Filtering software is installed on them and internet service relies on cell tower technology and coverage. Contact the library to place a hold on one of the devices.

Study and meeting rooms are not available. Library programming is still suspended. Summer Reading Program Packets may be picked up in the entry way. Call the library 320.864.3919 or check Facebook or website for more information.  www.glencoe.lib.mn.us

Glencoe Wine & Spirits
Glencoe Wine & Spirits is open normal hours.
Please follow the guidelines while shopping in our store:

  • Debit or Credit Card transactions only.
  • Bag and carry out your own products.
  • Limit touching or handling products, unless you intend to purchase.
  • Practice social distancing (6-10 ft. from others), while shopping and standing in line to check out.
  • If you are feeling sick, please refrain from entering the store.

For more information, please visit https://glencoewineandspirits.com/.

Glencoe Police Department
If you need to Request Government Data or obtain a Permit to Purchase, you may do so by printing out the appropriate form and mailing it into the Police Department- 911 Greeley Avenue North Glencoe, MN 55336. You may also email the completed forms to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call 320.864.5171.

Permit to Purchase Application Request for Report Form

Glencoe Fire Department
The Glencoe Fire Department is operating at full response and following all the CDC and MDH guidelines. We are taking all the necessary precautions to keep all the staff safe along with the community members we serve.

City Parks and Trails
City Parks and Trails are open to the public.

While playing on the equipment, avoid group play and maintain at least six feet distance from anyone not in your immediate household. After playing on the playground equipment, make sure to wash or sanitize your hands.

Please practice social distancing while in the parks and on trails. Please make sure you are cleaning up after your pets and use the waste bags for the intended purpose.

Warming Shelter
City of Glencoe Warming Shelter is now open! Due to the Governor’s Executive Orders, the warming shelter is open at 25% capacity. The max capacity is 21 patrons.

  • Masks are required while inside the warming shelter.
  • City is not selling any concessions due to restrictions, patrons can bring their own snacks. No popcorn, hot chocolate; pop machine is out of order at this time.
  • Frequent cleaning of the warming shelter is required. Hand sanitizer is available at the warming shelter. We encourage patrons to use the hand sanitizer when they enter and exit the shelter. Tables and booths will be wiped down after each use.
  • No warming shelter rentals.
  • No community use of the skates.
  • Skate sharpening is allowed at this time. $5.00

Warming Shelter Hours
Monday-Friday                         3:30pm-8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday                     1:00pm-8:00pm
Holidays/Non-School Days      1:00pm-8:00pm

Please note: Warming Shelter will be CLOSED when air temperature is -10 degrees or if the wind chill factor is -30 degrees

Tips for Social Distancing in Parks Physical Distancing in Public Parks and Trails

Building Permits-MNSPECT
MNSPECT’s current plan to continue code review and inspection services during the COVID-19 pandemic. MSPECT offices will still be open for phone calls, 952.442.7520, during regular office hours, 8 AM – 4:30 PM. The office doors will be locked, but they will meet people at the door if they need service.

  • MSPECT is continuing to perform inspections with specific precautions to ensure safety of staff. Please visit https://mnspect.com/ to learn more about their safety precautions.
  • Code Reviewers will be working from home; they are available for phone calls related to municipal issues, code questions, and code review follow up.  If you need to contact a code reviewer via phone, please call 952.442.7520 and the office staff will transfer you to the requested person.

Glencoe Light and Power
Glencoe Light and Power will still be functioning and providing service.  Please attempt to conduct any business over the phone by calling 320.864.5184. All employees and visitors should practice careful and frequent hand hygiene, not touch their faces with unwashed hands and use respiratory etiquette. Payments can be mailed, dropped off at our secure drop box or over the phone (Visa or MasterCard accepted).

Occupancy Calculator 
On May 20, 2020 the Governor of Minnesota issued an executive order that permits reopening of some business establishments with limited occupancy levels based on the 2020 MN State Fire Code.

MNSPECT created an easy to use online calculator that local business owners may use to estimate their occupancy load based on the 2020 MN State Fire Code.  It can be found at www.mnspect.com/occupancyestimator.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these calculations, please contact us at 952-442-7520 or by email at [email protected].

Glencoe Regional Health Drive-up Testing
Drive-up COVID-19 testing is available at GRH. An appointment is required for the COVID-19 drive-up testing. To schedule, call 320.864.7168. Testing will be Mon – Fri, 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Results usually take 2-4 days.

https://grhsonline.org/touch…/drive-up-testing-for-covid-19/

McLeod County COVID-19 Information Hotline
McLeod County has set up a phone line for citizens to access important recordings with information about COVID-19. This line will have a recorded message from McLeod County Public Health employees, updated daily and/or as necessary, with important information about COVID-19. To access these recordings, please call 320.484.4369.

Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline
Health questions (available 7 AM – 7 PM):
651.201.3920 or 1.800.657.3903

Schools and child care questions (available 7 AM – 7 PM):
651.297.1304 or 1.800.657.3504

COVID -19 Resources
COVID-19 Prevention Basics COVID-19 Fact Sheet COVID-19 Guidelines

 

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