City of Lake City
Mayor shares a summary 2022 accomplishments and 2023 plans
Sep 28, 2022
Fall is in the air and while I am not ready for summer to end, I do enjoy the seasonal changes. At the city, fall means the conclusion of annual planning. I thought it would be timely to share a few observations of our plans and a few year-to-date accomplishments.
This year our community is...
LCPD hires Sievers full-time
Sep 21, 2022
Lake City Police Department’s newest full-time officer is also a Lake City native.
The Lake City City Council approved the hire of Nick Sievers at its Sept. 12 meeting.
Sievers graduated from Lincoln High School in 2014, and from the RCTC Law Enforcement program in 2017, Lake City Police Sgt. Bill...
Ground broken on park pavilion project
Sep 14, 2022
Chain link fence surrounds the excavated ground at the future site of the Ohuta Park Pavilion, where construction activities began in recent days. The City of Lake City contracted with WAK Construction to manage the project, which will bring four-season restrooms and other amenities to the recently...
Council approves firefighter pay increase
Sep 14, 2022
Lake City volunteer firefighters are getting a raise.
On Monday the Lake City City Council approved raising the pay rate for the time firefighters are responding to calls from $12 per hour to $15 per hour.
The rate of pay for being on call (about 45 cents an hour) and officer pay will remain the...
Council sets preliminary levy increase at 8%
Sep 14, 2022
The Lake City City Council approved a preliminary property tax levy that’s 8 percent higher than this year.
State law requires local governments to set a preliminary levy before Sept. 30. The levy can be amended downward but not upward before a final levy is set before the end of the year.
City...
Purchase agreement signed for 303 S. Lakeshore
Aug 31, 2022
A monthslong process has culminated in a signed purchase agreement for the property at 303 S. Lakeshore Drive.
According to the agreement, the Lake City Port Authority will sell the property for $190,000 to Rochester-based Meier Companies, which will combine it with the other parcels on the block...
Lions donate display fixture for Hok-Si-La Park camp office
Aug 24, 2022
The Lake City Lions Club recently donated funds to Hok-Si-La Park for a fixture for use in the camp office to display items for sale. The office carries items needed by campers and other visitors as well as clothing with the Hok-Si-La name and logo. Hok-Si-La Park Manager Lisa Quest expressed her...
Thanks for sharing thoughts on farmer’s market location
Aug 3, 2022
After having a conversation with (Lake City Planning and Community Development Director) Megan Smith at city hall about Lake City Market by the Lake I felt I should share the information I was told.
So many of you have stopped me or called me with your thoughts after my letter was in the Graphic...
Samuelson gets his Way
Jul 20, 2022
A trailblazing Lake City native now has a stretch of road named after him. Ralph Samuelson Way begins at Franklin Street, runs alongside Ohuta Beach, and extends onto Marina Point. Samuelson invented the sport of water skiing on Lake Pepin in 1922. The Lake City City Council adopted an ordinance...
Pickleball is one way to live active
Jul 20, 2022
“Active Living” brings to mind getting outdoors and walking, riding bike and jogging. Sports are also a great way to put some “Active Living” in your life.
Lake City is a community that offers many opportunities for familiar sports including golf, tennis, swimming, waterskiing and volleyball....
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