by Kevin Zimmermann
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) – The City of Sheboygan has closed city facilities to the public. That, according to City Administrator Darrell Hofland, is a short-term policy to help mitigate the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus in hope of avoiding a more serious emergency. Exceptions are elections-related activities and pubic appointments with city staff. The status of the closure will be evaluated on a weekly basis or until conditions allow for reopening.
Essential services will continue, such as fire and police services, garbage and recycling collection, and Shoreline Metro and Metro Connection services will continue – subject to change. The City of Sheboygan/Village of Kohler Municipal Court has cancelled all appearances and pretrial conferences until May. Mead Public Library has closed and city public park buildings – including restrooms – are closed for the next 60 days. If you’ve rented park facilities you’ll receive a refund check in the mail. Any payments to the city should be via mail or online for now.
The next regularly scheduled Common Council meeting is set for Wednesday, April 8th and the public is being asked to consider viewing the meeting on YouTube or cable, and committee meetings are being reviewed by their chairs for possible cancellation.
One department that WILL remain open is the City Clerk’s office in City Hall in order to accommodate in-person absentee voting. That will continue through Friday, April 3rd.
Click on the following link to access the full press release and helpful contact information:
https://www.sheboyganwi.gov/closure-of-city-facilities-2020-03-17/
