The Yankton City Commission held a special meeting Wednesday night to give first reading to an ordinance that could lead to the increased use of face masks.

City Attorney Ross Den Herder gave commissioners an outline of what they will consider..

After some discussion about the city helping businesses pay for face masks, Commissioner Dave Carda says that should be up to each business…

Mayor Nathan Johnson says they need to find a consensus on what is best for the city…

The commission will hold another special meeting next Wednesday to possibly act on the ordinance.