City manager reports storm response, wastewater bypass and officer-involved shooting under investigation

The Mason City Manager told the City Council on April 7, 2025, that city operations responded to a March 30 storm and a subsequent April 2 flooding event that together briefly overwhelmed wastewater tanks and required a bypass during part of the storm. The manager said staff remains confident that the new wastewater treatment plant will be able to handle a similar storm event.

In remarks to council, the City Manager said the city issued a statement regarding an officer-involved shooting and confirmed the Mason police officer received minor injuries and was not hospitalized. The manager said the city is cooperating with the Michigan State Police (MSP), has provided evidence and that MSP is conducting interviews as part of its investigation; the city would step back from further comment while MSP completes its work.

The manager also asked council to note several important upcoming dates and hold dates included in the manager’s report. No formal council direction beyond receipt of the report was recorded in the transcript.

Direct statements recorded in the meeting include the City Manager’s summary that, despite the bypass during the recent flooding, staff is confident the new wastewater treatment plant would handle a similar increase in flow. The manager said the city provided investigating authorities with evidence and is cooperating with the MSP investigation into the officer-involved incident.

Council did not take further action on operational matters during the meeting; the manager’s comments were recorded for the public record and for council awareness.