City of Lake City
Visualizing the multi-use trail to Hok-Si-La
Jan 13, 2021
Unlike some other recent and ongoing city projects like the Highway 61 reconstuction project or the Ohuta Park redevelopment project, there’s no pretty architectural rendering of the mutli-use trail to be constructed between Central Point Road and the Hok-Si-La Park entrance.
Before the council...
Higher than expected cost for city dock, Hok-Si-La trail
Jan 13, 2021
Rising material costs and other factors are causing bids for city projects to come in higher than expected, officials say.
The Lake City City Council on Monday, Jan. 11, approved contracts for a marina dock project and a multi-use trail to Hok-Si-La Park.
The council approved a contract with River...
City switches engineers
Dec 30, 2020
The City of Lake City will have a new city engineering firm in 2021.
On Dec. 14 the council approved a contract with Bolton and Menk to provide engineering services to the city.
Public Works Director Scott Jensen said the city was happy with the service provided by SEH, the city’s current engineer...
Skaters take to lake, ponds
Dec 30, 2020
It’s been cold lately, but not cold enough for long enough to get a skating surface on the Lake City ice skating rink at Underwood Park.
Lake City Public Works Director Scott Jensen said that with a shallow rink and a dark surface that absorbs heat, ice on the rink can begin to melt in...
Lake City sets 2021 levy, budget
Dec 23, 2020
The City of Lake City property tax levy increase for 2021 will remain 3.5 percent.
On Dec. 14, the Lake City City Council unanimously approved the levy amount and a corresponding budget for next year.
The levy increases 3.5 percent to $3,712,327. About $2.9 million will go into the city’s general...
Final food distribution set for Dec. 29
Dec 23, 2020
A third and final free food distribution for anyone negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will take place Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Underwood Park parking lot in Lake City.
There are no residency or eligibility requirements or forms to fill out. Anyone can pick up food.
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Council action delayed on Hok-Si-La trail
Dec 16, 2020
The Lake City City Council removed an action item from its agenda Dec. 14 to award a bid for construction of a multi-use trail connecting the Hok-Si-La Park entrance and Central Point Road.
City Administrator Rob Keehn said city staff requested that the council table the issue until January due to...
New ambulance better suited to pandemic
Dec 16, 2020
A $175,000 CARES Act grant from Wabasha County helped Lake City Ambulance Service replace the oldest truck in its fleet.
The new ambulance, which cost $194,000 and went into service last week, is better suited for safely treating patients with COVID-19, according to Lake City Ambulance Director...
Council updated on Ohuta Park progress
Dec 16, 2020
City Planning and Community Development Director Megan Smith updated the Lake City City Council on the Ohuta Park redevelopment project Monday, Dec. 14.
The city is in the midst of a multi-year effort to remake one of the city’s most prominent pieces of public lakefront at an estimated cost of...
Durand, Durand given key to city
Dec 16, 2020
On Monday, Dec. 14, the Lake City City Council awarded a key to the city to Gene and Kathie Durand.
“The key to the city is bestowed upon distinguished citizens and honored guests of the City of Lake City,” Mayor Mark Nichols said. “This symbolic act of giving the Key to the City honors the...
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