City of Lake City

Letters: Understand and appreciate opposing points of view on Lake City's future

May 4, 2016

To the editor: We all bemoan the fact that America has become polarized on almost every issue with both sides issuing viscous and vitriolic diatribes against the opposing viewpoints and engaging in mean-spirited name calling instead of serious debate. It seems like the “Great Middle Majority” has...

Lake City must choose: how many lanes?

Apr 28, 2016

The state may have funds available to help Lake City carry out a Highway 61 beautification project through the city. But before plans are explored further, the city must decide if it wants the highway to be a three-lane highway, or a four-lane as it is now. A three-lane highway configuration would...

Three Lake City firms look at expansion

Apr 21, 2016

The City of Lake City stands ready to support three local manufacturers who are looking at expanding local facilities. Hearth and Home Technologies, Pepin Manufacturing and Engineering Laboratory Design (ELD) all are looking at plant expansion within the next two years. While some of the plans for...

Private-public partnership to trim shoreline trees

Apr 21, 2016

The view of Lake Pepin along Highway 61 on the north edge of Lake City will be improved this spring, with the help of a private contribution. Trees growing along the lakeshore will be pruned to provide a better view of the lake from the highway. The city will hire a tree trimming contractor to...

Lake City council to get public safety building plans

Apr 14, 2016

The City Council voted 4-3 Monday night to request plans and specifications for a new Public Safety Building. The next step, once plans are received and approved, will be to seek bids for construction. The new building will be located on city-owned property on North 10th Street roughly across the...

Street work to cause one detour, other restrictions

Apr 14, 2016

Reconstruction of South Eighth Street began in earnest Wednesday morning and will require a detour for a few days. The 100 and 200 blocks of Eighth Street will have to be blocked off for part of the construction. The rest of the street will require traffic restrictions too but traffic will remain...

No restroom needed for these marina visitors

Apr 7, 2016

The City Council on Monday night will debate whether to authorize the Lake City Marina to build a new bathroom facility at Ohuta Park. On Monday night the Planning Commission voted to join others in urging the city to hold off on construction until a more comprehensive plan for the waterfront can...

Letters: Non-boat owners deserve consideration in marina development plans

Apr 7, 2016

To the editor: Having attended Lake City City Council and Marina Board meetings and met with or talked to all but one council member in the past three to four weeks, I am convinced the Marina Board members and the council do not or did not realize the current bathhouse property could help reverse...

Citizens get a look at Highway 61 plans

Mar 31, 2016

People are getting a first-hand look at proposed plans for improvements along Highway 61 through Lake City and the first impression seems positive, according to City Planning Director Rob Keehn. About 15 people attended an open house, along with city officials, Monday night to get a close look at...

Lake City changes course on ambulance study

Mar 16, 2016

The City Council will ask a state agency to review operations at the Lake City Ambulance Service before considering becoming involved with the Gold Cross ambulance service. On Monday night the council held off on pursuing a management contract with Gold Cross, which is owned by Mayo Clinic at the...