City of Lake City
City Clean Up Day is April 30
Apr 27, 2022
Lake City residents can dispose of certain types of unwanted junk at Clean Up Day on April 30, from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Lake City Recycling, 401 S. 8th St.
A current utility bill verifying residence and garbage charge is required. People can print their bill from Xpress Bill pay if they pay...
Tours of Lake City wastewater treatment plant announced
Apr 20, 2022
People can find out about how Lake City treats all of the water leaving wastewater pipes in the city by touring the Lake City Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
“As part of the We Are Water exhibition on view from April 28 - June 20 at the Lake City...
Kiwanians honor retiring Hok-Si-La Park manager
Apr 20, 2022
The Lake City Kiwanis Club at a recent weekly luncheon general membership meeting, held at the Port 104, made a presentation and acknowledgement with a certificate of appreciation to Hok-Si-La Park manager Joanne Klees, who is retiring this year.
“In addition, as part of the meal, the club...
We Are Water comes to Lake City April 28
Apr 20, 2022
Lake City is one of seven host communities for We Are Water MN, a traveling exhibit and event series meant to foster a connection between people and water resources.
“We Are Water MN deepens connections between the humanities and water through a network of partnerships, a traveling exhibit, and...
Foundation announces tree planting initiative
Apr 20, 2022
The Greater Lake City Community Foundation, under its “Community Beautification” thrust, has announced a new fundraising initiative to provide financial support for planting more trees throughout our community.
Spearheaded by a gift from Dean and Joanne Flugstad, this effort will match...
As public ash tree removal continues, city urges residents to watch for EAB on private trees
Apr 13, 2022
One of the biggest ash trees in Lake City came down last week.
The former boulevard resident on the 400 block of Woodburn Street was a recent casualty of the emerald ash borer (EAB).
Since it first appeared in Lake City in 2017, the invasive insect infestation has claimed over half of the city’s...
Mayor Nichols speaks to third grade students
Apr 6, 2022
Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols visited Bluff View Elementary third grade on March 31. “The third grade students are studying government in social studies so it was a fun way to connect the unit to our local government in Lake City,” said Danielle Hegge, a third grade teacher at Bluff View. “Mayor...
Planning department reports heavy permit activity in 2021
Apr 6, 2022
The Lake City Planning and Community Development department had “an exceptionally busy and successful year in 2021,” according to the introduction to its annual report that was part of the Lake City City Council’s March 14 agenda packet.
According to the department, Lake City issued the most...
No fooling: City compost site’s first day is April 1
Mar 30, 2022
The City of Lake City’s compost site and brush dump will open for the 2022 season on Friday, April 1.
It’s located on Territorial Road near its intersection with Goodhue County Road 5.
The hours at the site are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m....
City should fully understand potential consequences of federal housing funding
Mar 23, 2022
I am writing to express some reservations and potential questions about the Underwood Terrace apartment project.
Has the city done detailed research about our housing and rental needs in Lake City which led to the conclusion that we need a new apartment complex?
It is my concern that the inflow...
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