City of Lake City
After traveling the world, thankful for leadership at home in Lake City
Oct 21, 2020
For many, 2020 can’t be over soon enough. The pandemic has affected everyone in one form or another. Some have sadly succumbed to the disease, others are grieving, many have been isolated from loved ones and millions have lost their jobs. It can’t be easy to feel upbeat and positive during such...
Marina point changes will come as surprise
Oct 21, 2020
It sounds like people were surprised by the Lake City natural gas improvement project and the associated disturbance of public and private property. People will be surprised this spring by the destruction of the green space and trees on Marina Point when they move seven additional trailers to the...
City council eliminates meter reader position
Oct 14, 2020
As of Tuesday, the Lake City Public Utilities no longer has a meter reader.
The Lake City City Council voted Monday night to eliminate the position. A second vote approved a severance package for the city’s now-former meter reader Ed Borner.
In a letter from city Public Works Director Scott Jensen...
Gas project complaints reach city council
Oct 14, 2020
Lake City City Council members expressed concerns Monday about a major utility upgrade underway in Lake City.
Since May, contractors working on behalf of Xcel Energy have been replacing miles of natural gas infrastructure in Lake City.
It’s part of a project began in 2019 “as part of our...
Nichols: City has accomplished a lot, but there is much left to do
Oct 14, 2020
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and fast approaching. I am writing to ask the voters of Lake City to re-elect me to serve as mayor.
The accomplishments we have achieved as a city during my term are the result of the talent and contributions of literally hundreds of volunteer citizens, city staff...
New leaf vac truck making rounds
Oct 7, 2020
Lake City’s annual leaf pickup service began this week.
Residents can rake their fallen leaves into the gutter to be picked up by the city’s new leaf vac truck. The $209,000 vehicle from MacQueen Equipment arrived this summer. It can be operated by a single person. The truck it replaced required...
New home construction continues despite cost, COVID-19 headwinds
Oct 7, 2020
Homes continued to be built in Lake City at a rate comparable to the past few years, according to data from the Lake City Planning and Community Development Department.
After a recent peak of 22 new single-family housing units constructed in 2017, Lake City saw 12 new single-family units...
Council, mayor candidates participate in online forum
Oct 7, 2020
Candidates for local and state offices shared their views on issues impacting Lake City during an online candidate forum Oct. 1 organized by the Woman’s Club of Lake City and the Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
All five candidates who filed for three city council seats – incumbents Cindy McGrath and...
Consider donating for trees in Lake City
Oct 7, 2020
If you are concerned about climate change, improving the aesthetics of our city, or just desire to be a good neighbor and citizen by leaving a lasting legacy, consider donating to the tree fund in Lake City.
Over the last several years, our city has lost a large number of trees to insects,...
Clean Up Day is Oct. 17
Oct 7, 2020
Lake City residents can bring their unwanted disposables to Lake City Recycling Saturday, Oct 17. Clean Up Day is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents pay a monthly fee on their utility bill for this service, which in a typical year includes two Clean Up Days. This year’s spring Clean Up Day was...
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