City Manager Jeff Jorgensen says city staff are being offered mental health support in the wake of an incident at City Hall.
Around two o’clock Monday afternoon, police responded to reports that a man was in the lobby threatening to harm himself. Police say the man produced a knife and injured himself before they could intervene. Police say there were no threats made against any other persons. The 21 year-old was taken to hospital for treatment and was believed to be in stable condition.
Jorgenson says there were many staff members who saw what happened and some may have been deeply affected by it. To further help provide the necessary support and counseling to staff, City Hall and the customer care line will be closed this morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Online services are still available. The advance polling station at City hall, accessible through door 1A, will stay open.