City of Lake City
Luncheon touches on many subjects
May 23, 2019
People in attendance at the Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leadership Luncheon May 17 heard about a broad swath of initiatives underway around the city from government, education, and non-profit leaders. From left are: Lake City Public Schools Supt. Erick Enger, Lake City Mayor Mark...
Bills could deliver $2.67 million for local projects
May 23, 2019
Companion bills authored by State Rep. Barb Haley and State Sen. Mike Goggin have put Lake City in the running for state bonding money, possibly for the first time.
The bills seek an appropriation of up to $2.67 million to fund “recreational activities, and address storm water mitigation and...
Letter: Drop in power outages due to utility employees' hard work
May 23, 2019
To the editor:
If the winter of 2019 reminded you of the winters of your childhood you are not alone. Consistent heavy snowfall, icy sleet and bone chilling temperatures brought back memories of an old fashioned Minnesota winter.
As a child I remember shoveling snow for weeks on end, inching out...
May 15 deadline for community funding requests in Lake City
May 8, 2019
The City of Lake City will be following a new process for funding community organizations as it develops its 2020 budget, according to a news release.
City staff will take requests for funding in 2020 until May 15, 2019, and will then forward the requests to the City Council for review and to...
Mayor: City showing progress in 2019
May 8, 2019
Spring in Lake City is a wonderful time of the year. The beauty of our community is amplified by fresh air and the new beginnings of the land coming alive.
Our city municipality is also cognizant that the change in seasons means time marches forward reminding us that our community has goals,...
Tickets available for chamber's next leader luncheon on May 17
May 8, 2019
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce will be holding a lunch and learn consisting of a panel of community leaders on Friday, May 17 at Port 104. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The purpose of the lunch and learn is keep community members and business owners informed and give them an overview of various...
Large crowd at Highway 61 open house
May 1, 2019
City officials estimated that about 100 people attended an open house April 25 on the upcoming Highway 61 reconstruction project that in 2020 will convert the highway’s four-lane portion in Lake City to three-lanes.
Lake City Planning and Community Development Director Megan Smith said in an email...
Lake City schools win grant to plan safe routes to school
Apr 24, 2019
Lake City Public Schools are among 63 schools in Minnesota that will benefit from $2.3 million in planning assistance and infrastructure grants that support the Safe Routes to School program, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Safe Routes to School is an...
Highway 61 reconstruction open house planned
Apr 17, 2019
The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, April 25 in Lake City to learn more about the 2020 reconstruction of Highway 61 in Lake City, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Representatives from Lake City, engineer consultants and MnDOT will be available to...
Wall to replace busted board at pool
Apr 10, 2019
O’Neil Swimming Pool in Lake City will be getting a new water feature in addition to new management this summer.
The Lake City City Council voted 6-1 Monday to spend $20,000 to add an aquatic climing wall, a portable basketball hoop, and a sound-system at the pool.
The big-ticket item in the plan...
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