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City of Elk River City of Elk River City Council Resolution 20- 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and remains in effect until the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01 is terminated or until it is rescinded by proper authority; and WHEREAS, ERX Motor Park is an important staple of our community providing competition, sportsmanship, enjoyment, and economic vitality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