City of Lake City

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...

Port Authority comes to the fore

Mar 9, 2022

Lake City’s transition from an economic development authority to a port authority is expected to hit another milestone on Thursday, March 17. According to Cailin Richard, one of the directors for the outgoing and incoming organizations, the first Lake City Port Authority meeting will take place...

Hickory Way apartment issue heads to council

Mar 9, 2022

A developer’s request for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) necessary for a proposed apartment building in Lake City will be before the City Council at its March 14 meeting. Keller-Baartman is asking the city to allow higher density on the property it owns around Hickory Way so it...

Skating rinks close

Mar 2, 2022

Ice skating season appears to be over in Lake City for the season. Last week Lake City Public Works announced on its Facebook page that the city rink at Underwood Park is closed for the season. Now the Lake City 150th Celebration has announced that the rink on Lake Pepin near the government pier...