City of Lake City
Megan Smith named Goodhue County Land Use Management Director
Feb 5, 2025
Goodhue County Administrator Scott Arneson announced on Jan. 27 the hiring of former City of Lake City Planning and Community Development Director Megan Smith as the county’s Land Use Management Director. She had been serving as interim Land Use Management Director since November 2024.
“Megan...
Grateful for Nichols’ service as mayor
Jan 22, 2025
This note is to thank former mayor Mark Nichols for serving as the Mayor of Lake City for the previous 8 years.
Mark’s dedication to the position was very evident, during both terms, as I believe he invested an unusually high number of hours per week, not including all of the pre-scheduled...
Large power outage reported
Jan 8, 2025
A power outage affected some customers of Lake City Public Utilities on Jan. 2.
“We did have a large outage,” City of Lake City Public Works Director Scott Jensen said that day. “We believe it is in a portion of the overhead distribution system that is exposing a weak spot with colder temperatures...
Nichols is grateful, inspired, and confident as time as mayor concludes
Jan 8, 2025
Dear Lake Citians, as I conclude my term as mayor, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the trust and support you have shown me over the past eight years. Serving this extraordinary community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am continually inspired by the spirit of...
Quinn wins mayoral race, incumbents reelected on council, school board
Nov 13, 2024
Voters in Lake City chose City Council Member Brian Quinn to be the city’s next mayor.
He’ll succeed Mark Nichols, who is finishing his second term and did not seek reelection.
It’s Quinn’s first election to office in Lake City. He’s served on city volunteer commissions and was appointed to fill a...
Longtime resident Kristi Gross becomes city planning director
Oct 16, 2024
“I love planning, and now I get to do what I love in the city I love,” said Kristi Gross, Lake City’s new Planning and Community Development director.
Gross, who’s lived in Lake City for 20 years, fills the position vacated by Megan Smith in July. Her first day at the city was Sept. 30.
Gross...
New Port Authority director sees great opportunity in Lake City
Oct 16, 2024
Doug Grout is hitting the ground learning.
The new executive director of the Lake City Port Authority said he’s been “immersing myself in the program and the activities and the history not only of the Port Authority, but the Economic Development Authority.”
The Lake City Economic Development...
Dog park was a much needed addition
Oct 9, 2024
By Kim Gyuricsko
Foley, Al.
I wanted to thank the City and advocates for the new dog park.
This park is a wonderful and a very needed addition to my favorite town! It’s in a great site, is very clean and generally a lovely space. My only suggestion for improving it might be water and more picnic...
Lake City mayoral candidates on their philosophies, visions
Oct 9, 2024
Russell Boe
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I’m running for mayor to ensure Lake City remains in a strong financial position committed to proper diligence for every tax dollar spent. I support strong public safety including police, fire, ambulance and emergency response, and I...
Lake City City Council candidates on why they’re running, their vision for Lake City
Oct 9, 2024
Megan Kramer
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I am running for city council because I love living in Lake City and want to help ensure it remains a wonderful place to live, work and visit. My family is invested in this community; both my husband and I work here, and our two kids...
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