City of Lake City
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...
Guard rail installation on trail to Hok-Si-La
Oct 27, 2021
Workers began installing guard rail along the new multi-use trail between Central Point Road and Hok-Si-La Park last week. Erosion problems delayed the installation of the rail dividing the trail from the highway and a fence along the other side.
Riverboat landing for Lake City?
Oct 20, 2021
The cruise industry on the Mississippi River is growing, with major lines constructing several boats expected to begin traversing the river in the coming years.
And they are looking for more stops.
That was the message Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols relayed to the city council Oct. 11 after...
Hickory Way project seeks density increase
Oct 6, 2021
Plans for a 57-unit apartment building and five six-unit townhouses along Hickory Way were scheduled to go before the Lake City Planning Commission at its Tuesday, Oct. 5, meeting.
Keller-Baartman, the developers of the project, are asking the city to raise the allowed density of the site from 70...
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