Lake City City Council
Planning department reports heavy permit activity in 2021
Apr 6, 2022
The Lake City Planning and Community Development department had “an exceptionally busy and successful year in 2021,” according to the introduction to its annual report that was part of the Lake City City Council’s March 14 agenda packet.
According to the department, Lake City issued the most...
Council approves Ohuta pavilion bids
Mar 23, 2022
Construction of a long-awaited replacement for the beachhouse in Lake City is poised to proceed.
On Monday, March 14, the Lake City City Council unanimously approved the restroom pavilion building at Ohuta Beach. Bids for that project came out to $760,143.
The four-season building will include...
City should fully understand potential consequences of federal housing funding
Mar 23, 2022
I am writing to express some reservations and potential questions about the Underwood Terrace apartment project.
Has the city done detailed research about our housing and rental needs in Lake City which led to the conclusion that we need a new apartment complex?
It is my concern that the inflow...
Hickory Way and Pepin Plaza are not alike
Mar 23, 2022
A very important point was made during last Monday’s City Council meeting, regarding the placement of other apartment or condo buildings in Lake City. The council persons in favor of the Keller-Baartman (KB) proposal on Hickory Way and Hidden Meadow said that there are several other apartment...
Council approves request from apartment developer
Mar 16, 2022
The Lake City City Council voted 5-2 to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment requested by a developer who wants to build an apartment building and townhomes in Lake City.
Keller-Baartman asked the city to increase the allowed maximum density on the land it owns surrounding Hickory...
Port Authority comes to the fore
Mar 9, 2022
Lake City’s transition from an economic development authority to a port authority is expected to hit another milestone on Thursday, March 17.
According to Cailin Richard, one of the directors for the outgoing and incoming organizations, the first Lake City Port Authority meeting will take place...
Helgerson accepts city honor on behalf of all food shelf volunteers
Feb 16, 2022
From time to time, the Lake City City Council presents a ceremonial “key to the city” to people who have made outstanding contributions to the the community.
When Carole Helgerson learned that she was being considered as a recipient of the honor for her work as director of the Lake City Food Shelf...
Signs of a new eatery at former Railhouse Grill
Feb 9, 2022
Months after The Railhouse Grill closed for good and for sale signs appeared outside, a new sign has appeared on the exterior of the building at 800 W. Lyon that reads: “Grand Opening, Coming Soon, Salt and Pepper.”
The owners of Salt and Pepper, Sernash LLC, have a request for an on-sale liquor...
Planning commission tables Hickory Way project another time
Feb 2, 2022
At a special meeting called to continue deliberations on the Hickory Way apartment project proposal from Keller-Baartman on Jan. 27, the Lake City Planning Commission once again voted to table the issue, and a letter from an attorney was cited as a factor in the decision.
The developer is asking...
Council adds ambulance position, tweaks administrator contract, and will soon need a Hok-Si-La manager
Jan 12, 2022
The Lake City Council handled two employment-related matters at its Jan. 10 meeting, with at least one more coming in the near future.
Councilmembers approved a plan to add an assistant ambulance director to the Lake City Ambulance Service.
The new position will assist the ambulance director with...
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