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STAFF REPORT <br />TO:Parks & Recreation Commission <br />FROM:Claire Hoffman, Recreation Coordinator <br />DATE:August 6, 2020 <br />RE:Fall Programming Update <br />Staff is preparing for the fall programming season in Little Canada. Along with planning new <br />and yearly recreation, staff continues to adapt to the safety parameters concerning COVID-19. <br />Youth Sports: Much of Minnesota’s fall recreation planning was awaiting Governor Waltz’s <br />announcement on school opening. On June 30th, Governor Waltz announced it will be up to <br />individual school districts to move forward on a COVID-19 plan that is best suited to them. With <br />that announcement, Little Canada will be waiting on Little Canada Elementary and Roseville <br />School district announcements for programs such as After School Tennis, After School <br />Basketball, Volleyball, and Gymnastics. <br />Adult Activities: Adult softball at Pioneer Park will continue into the fall season. We are also <br />offering adult pickleball in August. <br />Senior Programming: Defensive Drivers will be offered on October 19 and 21. The class will <br />be modified to allow for safe social distancing within the Council Chambers and City Hall. <br />Staff is working with Cardigan Ridge Senior Living Facility in Little Canada to offer “the Little <br />Canada Connection”, a series of informative pamphlets that will allow residents to safely engage <br />and stay connected to their community. <br />Community: The City-wide Garage Sale is canceled. Staff looks forward to the event in 2021. <br />The Farmers Market has seen growth this year and will continue every Monday until September <br />28. <br />Unstructured programming: Staff is creating new opportunities for people to explore and <br />engage within the Little Canada, while also social distancing. Geocaching and “Explore Little <br />Canada” are two programs that will allow people to go outside and explore new parks and trails.