(KAIR)--Changes are being made to City of Atchison operations as Atchison County joins the state in reopening following closures made due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a release from the City, City Hall and the City Shop will be open to the public, by appointment only, beginning Tuesday. The release notes that same day appointments will not be available and visitors will have to undergo a temperature screening prior to entry. The wearing of masks is also encouraged.

The City will also begin accepting yard waste special pickups the week of June 1, but bulk items will not yet be accepted.

The release says the “appointment only” structure will remain in place until the 3rd phase of the state’s reopening.