City of Lake City
Letter: Proud of city cleanup effort
Sep 26, 2018
To the editor:
We would like to thank Bruce Wallerich, Streets and Parks Supervisor, and his band of merry men for the exemplary work they did on Friday, September 21, following the wind storm in Lake City. They were efficient, pleasant, hard working and skilled in what they do. Lake City should...
Band shell moves forward
Sep 19, 2018
Efforts to construct a band shell in Lake City to honor the late Lincoln High School band teacher Steven Ritzenthaler have entered a new phase.
On Sept. 10 the Lake City City Council voted to disband a task force created to advise the council on funding, location, design, and additional amenities...
Letter: Trouble Spot’s identified
Sep 19, 2018
I’m back with more comments from the sidelines and with too much time on my hands. I won’t beat around the bush but after seeing my fourth person this year - two kids on bikes and two older women at separate trouble areas in one of many sidewalks, they need real attention.
One serious accident is...
Mayor: Environmental commission up and running
Sep 19, 2018
To the editor:
Earlier this year our City Council chartered an Environmental Commission to recommend strategies and supporting projects related to improving Lake City’s environment.
The nine-person team, consisting of Chairman Jim Schreck, Secretary Tom Lundahl, Bob Parrott, Dennis Hatleli,...
Letter: Bike communer will appreciate three-lane
Sep 19, 2018
To the editor:
As a three season bicycling commuter between my home on the north end of Lake City and the Public Works building on the south end, I often ride Highway 61 on my way home.
I follow the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through downtown which follows the lake shore and does not run on...
Letter: No going back once three lanes are complete
Sep 19, 2018
To the editor:
I can see drive-arounds on county roads.
The impression is Lake City is the only city that doesn’t have three lanes.
The interests of Lake City are more important than the interests of the State of Minnesota.
This is something that can’t be undone.
Ken Lyons
Lake City
Streets and parks milestones
Sep 13, 2018
The Lake City City Council Monday recognized two city streets and parks employees for their years of service to the city. Brandon Herzig marked five years with the department. Streets and Parks Supt. Bruce Wallerich has been with the city 20 years. From left: Herzig, Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols,...
Senators hold childcare listening session here
Sep 13, 2018
A bi-partisan group of state senators listen to testimony from a childcare provider during a childcare listening session Monday, Sept. 10, at the Lake City Public Library. The session was one of several planned around the state as officials work to ease a childcare shortage in many areas of the...
Council approves max levy increase of 3.58 percent
Sep 13, 2018
The Lake City City Council approved a preliminary property tax levy $3,464,273, an increase of 3.58 percent over 2018, at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Cities are required to certify a preliminary property tax levy amount by Sept. 30. A final levy, which can be the same amount or less, is due in December...
Rental property utility change okayed
Sep 13, 2018
Landlords in Lake City will be responsible for utility payments at their rental properties beginning Jan. 1, 2020.
The City Council approved the change in a 5-0 vote at its Sept. 10 meeting.
City staff had sought the change as a way to prevent the loss of about $15,000 per year in uncollectable...
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