Marina Administrator Mark Lutjen to retire

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 12:48pm

Lake City Marina Administrator Mark Lutjen has notified the city and its Marina Board of his intention to retire June 30.

As administrator, Lutjen oversees the operation of the city’s two harbors, its trailer site rentals on Marina Point and winter boat storage.

City Administrator Rob Keehn said Lutjen was at the marina when the outer harbor was added, and Lutjen has implemented improvements to marina operations over the years.

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