The Yankton City Commission will hear recommendations from the Downtown Yankton Façade Grant Committee and is expected to approve two grants — one at 315 Walnut (the Press & Dakotan
The City of Yankton is joining a number of cities across the state that have opted to pass a mask mandate in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
During a sometimes emotional but largely cordial special meeting Wednesday, the Yankton City Commission voted 7-2 in favor of passing Ordinance 1044 mandating mask usage in public spaces. Commissioners Stephanie Moser and Tony Maibaum were the only ânayâ votes.
Due to anticipated interest, the Yankton High School Theater hosted the meeting, though a relatively sparse crowd materialized. The city had asked for feedback to be submitted by mail or email prior to the meeting. The submitted feedback was included in the meeting packet, stretching it to more than 120 pages.