Dauphin City Council met in person on Monday night to discuss a few community topics.
One item on the agenda was COVID-19. Dauphin City Manager, Sharla Griffiths noted that even though masks are no longer mandated, some COVID practices will remain in effect:
“Most of the restrictions are on businesses and gathering sizes, and that has been greatly reduced, or the restrictions have been removed. Also, the wearing of masks in public spaces is no longer mandated by the province, but it is recommended. So with respect to our facilities, we will continue to be open to the public but our signage has changed to indicate that masks are recommended, and that does reflect the current recommendations from the provincial government. We will continue to require physical distancing, good hand hygiene practices, self-assessments regarding personal health status, and staying home when ill. We will continue to hold in-person meetings with virtual option available and our council meetings are once again open to the public.”
Another topic of discussion was the Rural Manitoba Economic Development Corporation or RMED. Griffiths briefly touched on who they are and what they do within the province:
“RMED is a new organization created by the province of Manitoba to improve, support and increase success for economic development in Manitoba. RMED is designed to work with communities, municipalities, economic development organizations, and businesses toward economic growth.”
The last topic was regarding the Association of Manitoba Municipalities fall cities caucus meeting. Griffiths said that the meeting was originally scheduled back in 2020 following the Manitoba Summer Games however, the games, along with the meeting, were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting is now scheduled for September 22 in Dauphin.
The next Dauphin City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 7.
