Lake City Marina

Waterfront, downtown planning open house is Feb. 1

Jan 25, 2017

Feb. 1 will be a big day for the long-range downtown and waterfront planning approved by the City Council in November. Stantec, the firm contracted to develop the plan, will conduct workshops and focus groups during the day. A 6:30 p.m. open house will follow at City Hall. “It’s essentially the...

Sea wall construction under way

Nov 23, 2016

Construction of a delayed sea wall to replace the nearly century-old one at the marina beach has begun. In July, the Lake City City Council approved the sea wall replacement at a cost expected to be less than $15,900. Equipment and the metal panels arrived in September, but by then high waters...

Torch: More than just boats

Nov 2, 2016

Hundreds of small white sails catch the breeze of the crisp air. The waves splash the shore of one of the major assets to our town, the Lake City Marina. Developed and improved throughout the years, the marina has caused many people to move here and also vacation here. “The location of the...

Water too high

Sep 29, 2016

Material for the new seawall at Ohuta Park waits in the parking lot for the water level on Lake Pepin to recede. Reconstruction of the seawall was to begin last week but heavy rains brought the level up three and a half feet on the Mississippi River. Lake City Marina Harbormaster Mark Lutjen said...

History makes a call at Lake City Marina

Jul 28, 2016

The Nina, a replica of Columbus’s famous explorer ship, pulled into Lake City Marina last Wednesday for a six-day stay. The ship and its companion, the Pinta, were docked and open for public tours during the visit here as the two ships make their way back down the Mississippi River. The two ships...

Lakeside music set for Saturday, Monday nights

Jun 29, 2016

The music continues at Ohuta Park this weekend with events Saturday night and Monday night, the Fourth of July. On Saturday, July 2, the Lake City Fire Department will hold its 118th annual Firemen’s Dance at Ohuta Park. The Polka Dots will perform from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the beer tent. From...

City employees honored

Jun 23, 2016

Five city employees were recognized for their years of service to the City of Lake City during last week’s City Council meeting. Mayor Joel Beckman (left) made the presentations. Those honored included, from left with Beckman: Jeff Daggett for 10 years on the Police Department; Deb Kranz, 25 years...

Letter: Some ideas about roads, beaches, play parks

Jun 23, 2016

To the editor: Far Out Ideas (commonly known as thinking outside the box): • Regarding lane changes downtown. MnDOT has experts that study traffic patterns. This is one time we should listen to the experts • Capture the eye of the traveler by placing a sign at the corner of Jewell and Park Streets...

City Council says OK to Ohuta Park Wall

Jun 16, 2016

The City Council Monday night voted 4-2 to allow the Lake City Marina to go ahead with replacement of the retaining wall on the beach at Ohuta Park. Council Member Russell Boe was absent. Council Members Greg Schreck and Andru Peters voted against, urging the marina wait until more comprehensive...

60 defy storm predictions to attend boat blessing

Jun 2, 2016

In spite of predicted storms, about 60 Lake City residents, Marina boaters and summer residents of the Point gathered under grey skies on the Lake City Yacht Club deck the morning of Saturday, May 28, for the ninth annual Blessing of the Boats. Past Commodore Steve Loehrer of the Yacht Club...