City of Lake City
15 get $150 ticket in latest snow emergency; alerts available
Jan 17, 2018
Lake City Police issued 15 citations to people parked on the street during the last snow emergency event in Lake City, which began Sunday, Jan. 14, at 10 p.m.
The fine for parking on a city street that hasn’t been plowed to the curb is $150.
People who want to know when snow emergencies are in...
Council orders year-round beach house replacement
Jan 17, 2018
The Lake City City Council appears to have settled a long-simmering debate Jan. 8 when it voted to replace the existing beach house at the Lake City Marina with one that can be used year-round.
The vote came as the council considered a request from the marina board to commission a design for a...
Council votes to fund Lake City Area Arts
Jan 17, 2018
Lake City Area Arts can add the City of Lake City to its list of financial supporters.
The City Council voted at its Jan. 8 meeting to contribute $7,000 to the arts non-profit, which is positioning itself as an umbrella group offering resources for local arts groups and arts and cultural events...
Blufflands trailblazers find much to do
Jan 17, 2018
The Friends of the Mississippi Blufflands Trail, a multi-use trail that may one day connect Lake City and Red Wing, convened a meeting at the Lake City Public Library Jan. 11.
In attendance were officials from the City of Lake City, the City of Red Wing, Goodhue County, the Department of Natural...
Positive evaluation marred
Jan 10, 2018
City Administrator Mark Sievert received high marks from most Lake City City Council members on Jan. 8.
They expressed appreciation for what Mayor Mark Nichols called his “boots on the ground” management style and expressed regret that he would be retiring in May.
Phil Gartner said Sievert was...
Goihl to chair Wabasha County Board
Jan 10, 2018
In action taken by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners at the opening of the first meeting of 2018 on Jan. 2, Brian Goihl was unanimously elected chair of the county board for 2018. Donald Springer was elected vice chair. There were no other nominations.
All Commissioners were present,...
Hospice project goes non-profit
Jan 10, 2018
Lake City Sanctuary Hospice is moving forward despite two setbacks that put its future in doubt.
In a letter addressed to the Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Lake City City Council, the developers said they had found a potential financier for the project in the United States...
Letter: City's succses born out of collaboration
Jan 10, 2018
To the editor:
I read with fascination and pride the Lake City Mayor Mark Nichols’ letter to the Graphic, dated Jan. 4, outlining the accomplishments of 2017 and the goals for 2018.
There were many victories, both small and large; and they were won not only through individual efforts but also,...
Peters honored for passenger rail advocacy
Jan 10, 2018
Andru Peters of Lake City received a letter thanking him for his work on the Minnesota High Speed Rail Commission.
Writing on behalf of the commission, staff member Kevin Roggenbuck thanked Peters for his “faithful attendance and service at public engagement events” to communicate the importance...
Mayor: First year a 'joy,' with lots to look forward to in 2018
Jan 3, 2018
A fresh New Year allows us a perfect time for reflection and the establishment of goals and objectives. When I look back upon 2017, I think about our community’s municipal accomplishments but more importantly during this contemplation it becomes clear that our successes are the result of talented...
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