City of Lake City
Unusual storm blows through, causing damage and power outages
Dec 22, 2021
A rare December severe thunderstorm system spanning hundreds of miles and spawning numerous tornados across the north-central United States caused wind damage and power outages in the Lake City area on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
The National Weather Service called the storm system a “serial derecho.”...
Hickory Way PUD amendment application moves to final stage
Dec 15, 2021
In a 5-2 vote, the Lake City City Council voted Monday to approve the concept stage plans for the Hickory Way project and issue some instructions to the developer, Keller-Baartman, as the company develops its final plans.
The company is asking for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD...
Council finalizes levy and budget
Dec 15, 2021
The Lake City City Council voted 5-2 on Dec. 13 to approve a property tax levy that grew 6.06 percent to $3,937,427 over last year’s levy.
Over the same period, the city’s net tax capacity was up about 6.7%, meaning the tax rate is falling from 64.31% to 63.93% according to information presented...
Brigette Rol named library director
Dec 15, 2021
Brigette Rol is the Lake City Public Library’s new permanent director.
The Lake City City Council approved the appointment unanimously at its Monday, Dec. 13 meeting.
Rol has been the interim library director since the retirement of her predecessor, Patti Bross, earlier this year.
Before that, she...
Plows activated after Tuesday snow
Dec 8, 2021
A warmer-than-usual autumn gave way to single-digit temperatures Monday. Tuesday brought with it the first snow accumulations of the oncoming winter season. At about 1 p.m. the City of Lake City sent word via CodeRED that plowing would begin on city streets once the snowfall was over.
With winter...
City comprehensive plan should guide council’s decision on Hickory Way apartment complex
Dec 8, 2021
Lake City is a beautiful community. It has the small town heart and feel that we should all be proud of and protect. Cheering on our Tigers teams, shining red lights on our porches to honor the fallen firefighter, helping our neighbors when hard times hit---these are just some examples of “small...
School district could take over Lake City’s summer rec program
Nov 24, 2021
The City of Lake City and Lake City Public Schools could be nearing a deal that would see the school district take over youth summer recreation programming that the city has managed for decades.
Discussions about the possibility have been ongoing for years.
The city has shown an interest in...
Chamber presents contribution to Hok-Si-La trail extension
Nov 10, 2021
Some of the original Riverwalk fundraisers were on hand Monday as the Lake City Chamber of Commerce presented the City of Lake City with a $25,000 check to help pay for the multi-use trail extension from Central Point Road to the entrance at Hok-Si-La Park. Ray and Gloria Poncelet spurred the...
Council approves two commission appointments
Nov 10, 2021
The Lake City City Council appointed two citizens to city commissions at its Nov. 8 meeting.
Gaylen (Ben) Threinen was confirmed to the Heritage Preservation Commission to complete a term ending March 1 of next year. Marco Molinari was confirmed to the planning commission to complete a term ending...
Hickory Way apartment plans move forward
Nov 10, 2021
A 57-unit apartment building and surrounding development on Hickory Way is headed for the next stage.
By a vote of 5-2, the Lake City City Council directed city staff to prepare a resolution approving the concept-stage planned unit development (PUD) for the project and bring it back to the council...
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