STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis will begin reopening facilities on a limited basis starting Monday, May 4.
Extra cleaning and sanitization protocols will continue to be in effect. Staff will continue to be required to wear masks and follow CDC guidelines. Social distancing protocols will be maintained in all City facilities until further notice. Reopening protocols may change as needed.
Sturgis City Hall will open the front lobby area for utility customers at 7:00 AM Monday. Masks are required to enter the building.
Visitors who need to see a staff member, other than those in the Finance Office, are still required to make an appointment prior to coming into the building. City Hall will continue to be closed on Fridays.
Sturgis Community Center will open at 5:00 AM on Monday, May 4.
New protocols include the following:
No 24/7 access at this time.
Only those age 14 or over, unless they are accompanied by an adult or sibling who is over the age of 14.
Day passes will be available, however, the total number of building occupants will be monitored at all times, and members will have priority. If occupancy becomes an issue, the day passes will stop being issued.
All users must check-in and fill out a health questionnaire prior to using the facility.
Most areas will be access controlled.
A limited number of cardio machines and weight machines will be available.
There will be a maximum of 7 people using the walking track at any one time.
There will be no open swim or aerobics classes. Lap swim and water walking will be allowed but limited to 10 people in the pool at a time.
The sauna and hot tub will remain closed.
Racquetball will be available.
There will be no dance classes at this time.
There will be no congregating allowed in the lobby or front desk areas. Furniture has been removed. No food or drink services will be available (including vending machines).
The theater will remain closed unless prior authorization is granted.
No birthday parties or meetings of more than 10 people will be allowed. Social distancing must be followed if in use.
The SD driver’s licensing services are suspended by the state. It will be up to the State to determine when they reopen.
The Library is expanding services, but not reopening at this time.
