Several Richland city offices and facilities will open late Friday -- at 10 a.m. -- because of an employee appreciation meeting.

City Hall, the administrative annex, community center, library, development services center, fire and police offices, shops facilities, and water and wastewater treatment plants will be affected. Police and fire officials will respond to emergency calls, and the city's landfill will open on time at 8 a.m.

The event will recognize city employees for their work last year and give special honors to 63 who reached employment milestones of five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 years.