lake city port authority

Collectible Nutcracker-themed Lake City ornament available

Nov 1, 2023

In correlation with the Nutcracker theme for the 2023 business window decorating contest, spearheaded by the Lake City Port Authority, the Shops of Lake City are offering a limited quantity of commemorative ornaments. “The non-breakable wooden ornaments are easy to mail, great as a package tie-on...

Port Authority survey seeks data on remote work, commute times

Oct 11, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority is conducting a Telecommuting Survey to collect data on remote work and commute times for residents of Lake City. The goal is “to better understand how people are getting to work and how trends have changed over the years,” Port Authority Director Cailin Richard said...

Businesses encouraged to register for Christmas by the Lake contest

Sep 20, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority, in partnership with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce and Shops of Lake City, is excited to launch the first annual “Christmas by the Lake” storefront decorating contest. Registration is now open for businesses who are interested in participating! How does the contest...

Port Authority receives $10,000 SMIF grant

Aug 30, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority is receiving $10,000 grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) as part of their Small Town Grant Program, according to a news release. “The Small Town Grant program ‘seeks to invest in collaborative initiatives which improve the way communities...

Port Authority, city hope to spur ADU development

Aug 2, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority held two informational sessions on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, at the Lake City Public Library last week. ADU is an umbrella term covering additional dwellings on a property that already has a main residence. Their forms can vary greatly: some are carriage...

Port Authority gets AARP grant to promote Accessory Dwelling Units

Jul 12, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority has received a 2023 Community Challenge grant from AARP the promote Accessory Dwelling Units. “An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small, independent, self-contained residence with its own kitchen or kitchenette, bathroom, and sleeping area that shares a single-...

Port Authority housing study funding approved

Jul 12, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority has secured funding to conduct a housing study in the City of Lake City. On Monday, July 10, the Lake City City Council approved a Port Authority request to use $5,000 from Port Authority budget reserves toward the $17,500 study. In its request for the council, the...

Port Authority’s Strand speaks to Rotary Club

Apr 12, 2023

Ben Strand from the Lake City Port Authority was the speaker at the Lake City Rotary Club meeting on Monday. He talked about Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Abatement, and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). All very interesting. In 2022 they revitalized revolving load fund and facade improvement program...

Port Authority announces programs for businesses

Mar 29, 2023

The Lake City Port Authority has funding tools available to businesses in Lake City: a Revolving Loan Fund Program and a Facade Improvement Program, according to a news release. The Revolving Loan Fund is intended to assist entrepreneurs with startup funds and existing businesses with expansion...

Cemstone site getting a closer look

Nov 9, 2022

On Nov. 3, members of the Lake City Port Authority Board and its two directors toured the City of Lake City property known as the “Cemstone property” for the large defunct mining pit that occupies a portion of it. The city purchased the roughly 100-acre property at auction in 2006. It lies between...