5.A. ORD 20-006 Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 20-006, an Emergency Ordinance to Stay-at-Home for All within the City of Brookings to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 in the City of Brookings; and Other Restrictions within the City of Brookings, South Dakota; Declaring an Emergency, Providing for an Effective Date and a Time for Termination. Second Reading: date to be determined.
I would ask that you educate and assist business owners how to put measures in place to safely operate thru this time. Just as you are doing with the liquor store and golf course, other businesses should be allowed the opportunity to stay in business, with proper safety safety measures implemented. The message you are sending by keeping the city owned businesses open while ordering others to close is "we are smart enough to do this, the rest of you are not" WRONG MESSAGE!
I am very opposed to the 'Stay at Home' order being proposed by the city council. This idea of restricting the movements of people for the sake of public health for a small amount of infected people is very concerning. Quaranteen the sick people not the healthy. I think that the people of South Dakota have done an excellent job of social distancing and do not need the city council to restrict their movements.
Government regulation will not stop the spread of this virus. Brookings businesses have already done a great job of proactively taking measures to mitigate exposure and it shows in our numbers. The outbreak in SF is largely due to companies not taking appropriate action to protect employees. If the City Council wants to prevent a spike then work with local businesses to continue mitigation efforts. This ordinance will only negatively impact our businesses and City government financially.
I cannot speak for others but my family is exercising social distancing, staying home unless absolutely necessary to leave, and doing everything we can to stop this virus. That being said, I won't comment on the ordinance, but I expect council to discuss in public what direction they are voting and why. Please be transparent.
The first reading of this ordinance is an important step in allowing our elected officials to act quickly in response to rising COVID-19 numbers in our community. Numbers in Brookings have remained low due to the steps already taken and we continue to learn each day about this virus. Once community spread takes hold, it is very difficult to slow or stop because transmission occurs in asymptomatic individuals. A stay-at-home ordinance can be essential to maintaining public health and safety.
This measure is appropriate and necessary for limiting the human and economic costs of COVID-19 in Brookings. The lack of statewide intervention has led to Sioux Falls taking a lead in cases of COVID-19 per capita in the nation and at an alarming rate. The data are clear, early and aggressive intervention allows for faster economic recovery while preventing overload of the healthcare system. Brookings has been fortunate thus far. Let’s do everything we can to keep it that way.
As a person who is deemed an essential worker I support this ordinance. I do not have the liberty to work from home. I have witnessed countless people especially older ones in Hy-Vee and Walmart sit and talk for hours. We are not doing as good of a job as we could be. I agree with peoples right to choose but what gives people the right to choose to put me and other essential workers at risk because they’re bored at home? Essential workers do not have the freedom to stay home.
I don’t believe that more regulation will help in this case. Stay at home orders impact people’s’ ability to safely visit with loved ones from porch to driveway or allow parents to take their kids to safe, enriching events such as the cruise down Main Street. I worry for the mental health of those alone and unable to interact safely. I don’t believe an order will stop anyone who isn’t already concerned enough to respect their neighbors.
I believe that Brookings residents and Businesses are doing a great job in implementing social distancing. Most of the restaurants are offering curbside or delivery for options and the citizens are working together to help them stay open by remaining patrons. A mandatory shutdown will serve no purpose except put more people on unemployment and cause more problems. Our numbers reflect the fact that we acted quickly implementing social distancing.
I support the ordinance. 1) We are dealing with a highly infectious respiratory virus that doesn't have a treatment or vaccine and can be spread by people who don't even know they are infected. 2) There is a cluster of cases only 45 min from Brookings likely leading to infections here. 3) Many people in Brookings are not taking social distancing recommendations seriously as evidenced by folks shopping in groups in area businesses. 4) One person's behavior can infringe on another person's health.
I support the ordinance. 1) We are dealing with a highly infectious respiratory virus that doesn't have a treatment or vaccine and can be spread by people who don't even know they are infected. 2) There is a cluster of cases only 45 min from Brookings likely leading to infections here. 3) Many people in Brookings are not taking social distancing recommendations seriously as evidenced by folks shopping in groups in area businesses. 4) One person's behavior can infringe on another person's health.
We need to stay ahead of the virus and be proactive. Once the spread starts, it is not easy to contain. Smithfield Foods is a prime example of how quickly the virus can spread.
I oppose this ordinance. Shelter in place will not stop the spread in a small community of close knit families. It will however extend the length of time all businesses will be required to remain closed. Brookings is doing a great job of social distancing and isolation from vulnerable populations. Those susceptible to death fromCOVID will need to continue to maintain isolation for an extended period of time. If we don’t have herd immunity vulnerable populations will forever be isolated.
My daughter-in-law is a family practice doctor at Avera clinic and she says the more we practice social distancing and shelter in place the better. She says the worse is yet to come. I support anything that helps to do that.
I support this first reading of Ordinance 20-006. The city government needs to be able to act fast in the event of a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. The experience of other communities across the country has shown the seriousness of COVID-19 and fast action can save lives. I think it would be foolish to think that Brookings is immune to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Kristi Noem said it best, stay at home orders will not stop the spread of COVID-19. "The people themselves are primarily responsible for their safety. They are the ones entrusted with expansive freedoms. They're free to exercise their rights to work, to worship, and to play. Or to even stay at home, or to conduct social distancing." I challenge yourself to think of citizens that will be affected by this order, have you ever been trapped in a home with an abusive spouse or parent? I have.
Thank you to our Council Members for consideration of this Ordinance.
I oppose ORD 20-006.
Uniform enforcement will be difficult. Costs to implement, monitor, and enforce will be not be constructive.
Continued advocacy for helping our community maintain safe activities will be more productive than an ordinance.
I believe the citizens and business owners of Brookings are doing a fantastic job of keeping our community safe!
Business owners voluntarily closed walk in business as a protective measure from Covid-19 weeks ago without hesitation. The people in our community are practicing social distancing and caring for others that cannot safely go to the grocery stores. We do not need any other regulations and our numbers show that. Very proud of our community!!
The citizens of Brookings are doing a great job of limiting exposure. We do not need a Stay-at-Home order in fact I think that small businesses should be allowed to open that are currently required to be closed by the City Council. These decisions are killing our small businesses! The citizens that need to quarantine are the ones who are most likely to be impacted (greater 65 yrs old and those with auto immune issues). Don't make this decision for everyone! The citizens must have a say!
Our governor said it best ..."The people themselves are primarily responsible for their safety. They are the ones entrusted with expansive freedoms. They're free to exercise their rights to work, to worship, and to play. Or to even stay at home, or to conduct social distancing." The city of Brookings and its residents are doing a wonderful job so far and it shows in our Covid-19 numbers. We do not need our rights infringed upon and a shelter-in-place order set in place by the City Council.
I would ask that you educate and assist business owners how to put measures in place to safely operate thru this time. Just as you are doing with the liquor store and golf course, other businesses should be allowed the opportunity to stay in business, with proper safety safety measures implemented. The message you are sending by keeping the city owned businesses open while ordering others to close is "we are smart enough to do this, the rest of you are not" WRONG MESSAGE!
I am very opposed to the 'Stay at Home' order being proposed by the city council. This idea of restricting the movements of people for the sake of public health for a small amount of infected people is very concerning. Quaranteen the sick people not the healthy. I think that the people of South Dakota have done an excellent job of social distancing and do not need the city council to restrict their movements.
Government regulation will not stop the spread of this virus. Brookings businesses have already done a great job of proactively taking measures to mitigate exposure and it shows in our numbers. The outbreak in SF is largely due to companies not taking appropriate action to protect employees. If the City Council wants to prevent a spike then work with local businesses to continue mitigation efforts. This ordinance will only negatively impact our businesses and City government financially.
I cannot speak for others but my family is exercising social distancing, staying home unless absolutely necessary to leave, and doing everything we can to stop this virus. That being said, I won't comment on the ordinance, but I expect council to discuss in public what direction they are voting and why. Please be transparent.
The first reading of this ordinance is an important step in allowing our elected officials to act quickly in response to rising COVID-19 numbers in our community. Numbers in Brookings have remained low due to the steps already taken and we continue to learn each day about this virus. Once community spread takes hold, it is very difficult to slow or stop because transmission occurs in asymptomatic individuals. A stay-at-home ordinance can be essential to maintaining public health and safety.
This measure is appropriate and necessary for limiting the human and economic costs of COVID-19 in Brookings. The lack of statewide intervention has led to Sioux Falls taking a lead in cases of COVID-19 per capita in the nation and at an alarming rate. The data are clear, early and aggressive intervention allows for faster economic recovery while preventing overload of the healthcare system. Brookings has been fortunate thus far. Let’s do everything we can to keep it that way.
As a person who is deemed an essential worker I support this ordinance. I do not have the liberty to work from home. I have witnessed countless people especially older ones in Hy-Vee and Walmart sit and talk for hours. We are not doing as good of a job as we could be. I agree with peoples right to choose but what gives people the right to choose to put me and other essential workers at risk because they’re bored at home? Essential workers do not have the freedom to stay home.
I don’t believe that more regulation will help in this case. Stay at home orders impact people’s’ ability to safely visit with loved ones from porch to driveway or allow parents to take their kids to safe, enriching events such as the cruise down Main Street. I worry for the mental health of those alone and unable to interact safely. I don’t believe an order will stop anyone who isn’t already concerned enough to respect their neighbors.
I believe that Brookings residents and Businesses are doing a great job in implementing social distancing. Most of the restaurants are offering curbside or delivery for options and the citizens are working together to help them stay open by remaining patrons. A mandatory shutdown will serve no purpose except put more people on unemployment and cause more problems. Our numbers reflect the fact that we acted quickly implementing social distancing.
I support the ordinance. 1) We are dealing with a highly infectious respiratory virus that doesn't have a treatment or vaccine and can be spread by people who don't even know they are infected. 2) There is a cluster of cases only 45 min from Brookings likely leading to infections here. 3) Many people in Brookings are not taking social distancing recommendations seriously as evidenced by folks shopping in groups in area businesses. 4) One person's behavior can infringe on another person's health.
I support the ordinance. 1) We are dealing with a highly infectious respiratory virus that doesn't have a treatment or vaccine and can be spread by people who don't even know they are infected. 2) There is a cluster of cases only 45 min from Brookings likely leading to infections here. 3) Many people in Brookings are not taking social distancing recommendations seriously as evidenced by folks shopping in groups in area businesses. 4) One person's behavior can infringe on another person's health.
We need to stay ahead of the virus and be proactive. Once the spread starts, it is not easy to contain. Smithfield Foods is a prime example of how quickly the virus can spread.
I oppose this ordinance. Shelter in place will not stop the spread in a small community of close knit families. It will however extend the length of time all businesses will be required to remain closed. Brookings is doing a great job of social distancing and isolation from vulnerable populations. Those susceptible to death fromCOVID will need to continue to maintain isolation for an extended period of time. If we don’t have herd immunity vulnerable populations will forever be isolated.
My daughter-in-law is a family practice doctor at Avera clinic and she says the more we practice social distancing and shelter in place the better. She says the worse is yet to come. I support anything that helps to do that.
I support this first reading of Ordinance 20-006. The city government needs to be able to act fast in the event of a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. The experience of other communities across the country has shown the seriousness of COVID-19 and fast action can save lives. I think it would be foolish to think that Brookings is immune to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Kristi Noem said it best, stay at home orders will not stop the spread of COVID-19. "The people themselves are primarily responsible for their safety. They are the ones entrusted with expansive freedoms. They're free to exercise their rights to work, to worship, and to play. Or to even stay at home, or to conduct social distancing." I challenge yourself to think of citizens that will be affected by this order, have you ever been trapped in a home with an abusive spouse or parent? I have.
Thank you to our Council Members for consideration of this Ordinance.
I oppose ORD 20-006.
Uniform enforcement will be difficult. Costs to implement, monitor, and enforce will be not be constructive.
Continued advocacy for helping our community maintain safe activities will be more productive than an ordinance.
I believe the citizens and business owners of Brookings are doing a fantastic job of keeping our community safe!
Business owners voluntarily closed walk in business as a protective measure from Covid-19 weeks ago without hesitation. The people in our community are practicing social distancing and caring for others that cannot safely go to the grocery stores. We do not need any other regulations and our numbers show that. Very proud of our community!!
The citizens of Brookings are doing a great job of limiting exposure. We do not need a Stay-at-Home order in fact I think that small businesses should be allowed to open that are currently required to be closed by the City Council. These decisions are killing our small businesses! The citizens that need to quarantine are the ones who are most likely to be impacted (greater 65 yrs old and those with auto immune issues). Don't make this decision for everyone! The citizens must have a say!
Our governor said it best ..."The people themselves are primarily responsible for their safety. They are the ones entrusted with expansive freedoms. They're free to exercise their rights to work, to worship, and to play. Or to even stay at home, or to conduct social distancing." The city of Brookings and its residents are doing a wonderful job so far and it shows in our Covid-19 numbers. We do not need our rights infringed upon and a shelter-in-place order set in place by the City Council.