City of Lake City
City refunds fourth quarter liquor license fees
Jun 11, 2020
The Lake City City Council voted unanimously Monday to refund liquor license fees as a way to help local bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bars and restaurants have been “closed or extremely limited” in their operations for months during the pandemic, according to the council...
What should happen to Block 13?
Jun 11, 2020
Several years ago Kwik Trip bought the former gas station at the corner of Marion Street and Lakeshore Drive, removed the underground gas tanks, and donated the property to the Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA).
Since then the EDA has been trying to put the property to its best use,...
Two file for mayor, five for city council
Jun 3, 2020
Five people are running for three city council seats and two are running for mayor in Lake City.
Candidate filing for the Nov. 3 election ended Tuesday, June 2.
John Redmond is challenging incumbent Mark Nichols for the office of mayor. Nichols ran unopposed four years ago.
On the council,...
Al fresco plan a go
Jun 3, 2020
The Lake City City Council Monday approved a system that could potentially expand outdoor dining in Lake City.
On June 1 restaurants in the state were allowed to provide outdoor table service, provided they met other restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The problem, according City...
Council candidate filing ends June 2
May 28, 2020
Filing for three Lake City City Council seats and the office of mayor ends Tuesday, June 2.
Mayor Mark Nichols and City Council member Cindy McGrath have said they will seek second terms.
Jason DeVinny, who was appointed to the seat resigned by Mary Lou Waltmann in 2019, will seek a full term on...
Council to meet on business reopenings
May 28, 2020
With a new executive order from Gov. Tim Walz allowing restaurants and other businesses to reopen, the Lake City City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, June 1, to see what the city can do to assist those businesses.
Mayor Mark Nichols said the 5 p.m. meeting will be for the council to...
Old building gives way to boat lot
May 28, 2020
It wasn’t one of downtown Lake City’s most beautiful buildings, but it was one of the oldest, with a history that began miles upriver.
On Tuesday, May 26, the building at 128 North Washington Street that most recently housed Lake City Glass came down. In its place will be a parking lot for Marine...
Mayor - City could still receive bonding money
May 21, 2020
Both the state House of Representatives and Senate failed to pass bonding bills in the waning moments of the 2020 legislative session.
A $2 billion bonding bill in the DFL-led House fell six votes shy of the 60 percent needed for approval. A $998 million bonding proposal backed by Republicans who...
Council to consider liquor license refund
May 21, 2020
Lake City City Council members sounded open to a proposal to refund a portion of city liquor license fees to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We have had some individuals with liquor licenses asking – similar to other communities – if we would be willing to reimburse liquor...
Council filing ends June 2
May 21, 2020
Filing for three Lake City City Council seats and the ffice of mayor ends Tuesday, June 2.
Mayor Mark Nichols and City Council member Cindy McGrath have said they will seek second terms.
Jason DeVinny, who was appointed to the seat resigned by Mary Lou Waltmann in 2019, will seek a full term on...
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