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Lake CityMN averageUS Census ACS
Population
5,021
Per-capita income
$42,584
Median home value
$234,100
Bachelor's or higher
32%
Typical home value $322,703 +2.9% yr/yr · +26.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2001–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$23.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$25.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$4.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$1.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,735 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($683K)

Recent meetings

Wed Jul 15, 2026

Ambulance Commission

Commission will vote to hire part-time Paramedic Quin Kehren

The Lake City Ambulance Commission will review and adopt the agenda, approve minutes from May 18, 2026, and hear a public forum. It will receive a quarterly financial update and activity reports for April, May, and June. The commission will decide whether to hire part-time Paramedic Quin Kehren. Future meeting dates, including a proposed August 24, 2026 meeting, will also be discussed.

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Agenda Lake City Ambulance Commission Regular Meeting July 20, 2026 6:00 PM Public Safety Building 601 N 10th St Lake City, MN 55041     1. Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions   2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. Approval of Meeting Minutes   a. May 18, 2026      4. Public Forum   a. Public Forum   5. Informational Reports   a. Quarterly Financial Update    b. Activity Reports-April, May, June   6. New Business   a. Approve hiring of Part-Time Paramedic Quin Kehren    7. Unfinished Business   8. Miscellaneous Updates   9. Future Meeting Dates   September 21, 2026 a. Proposed meeting date August 24, 2026   10. Adjourn  
Wed Jul 15, 2026

Library Board

Board will review and approve changes to the Homebound Service Policy

The Lake City Library Board will meet to consider several routine items, including introductions of two new board members, approval of the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes, and a Library Director's report for July 2026. The board will also review and approve proposed changes to the Homebound Service Policy. Future meeting dates will be set, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Agenda Lake City Library Board Regular Meeting July 20, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall First Floor Meeting Room     1. Call to Order & Introductions   a. New Library Board Members:  Marlie Young and Amy Henderson   2. Review and Adopt/Amend Agenda   3. Public Forum   4. Consent Agenda   a. Approve January 26, 2026 Library Board Meeting Minutes   Communication Updates Friends of the Library Report 5. Informational Reports   a. Library Director's Report, July 2026   6. New Business   a. Review & Approve Changes to the Homebound Service Policy   7. Future Meeting Dates   a. Monday, October 19, 2026 6:00pm Library Meeting Room 1   8. Adjourn  
Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council

City Council will approve sale of 2026 street‑reconstruction and utility revenue bonds

The Lake City City Council will consider a mix of routine approvals and new actions. The council will adopt Resolution 26-023 to sell General Obligation Street Reconstruction and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A. It will also act on a minor subdivision request, a budget adjustment for electric utility equipment, a loan request for a facade improvement program, and the 2026‑2028 IBEW labor contract.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Regular Meeting July 13, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers     1. Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions   2. Recognitions, Proclamations   a. Employee Recognition - John McCormick 10 years of service   3. Review and adopt/amend agenda   4. Public Forum   a. Public Forum Guidelines   5. Consent Agenda   a. Review City Council meeting minutes June 8, 2026.   b. Review City Council Workshop meeting minutes June 8, 2026.    c. Review and approve expense claims June 1, 2026- June 30, 2026   d. Approve League of MN Cities Liability Coverage Waiver Form   e. Approve the hire of Caleb Meyer as part-time Building Custodian for City Hall and Public Safety buildings.   f. Approve request for the Rotary Club of Lake City Foundation to host a raffle.   g. Approve new 2026 Tobacco License for Lake Stop LLC dba Lake Stop   h. Approve the 2026-2028 School SRO Contract   i. Approval of Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits for Significant Industrial Users   j. Adopt Resolution 26-021 accepting donations for the second quarter 2026   k. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Chamber of Commerce Y-Knot Tri event August 8,2026.   l. Approve request for the Lake City Chamb …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council Meeting 07.13.2026

Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council Workshop 7.13.2026

Tue Jun 30, 2026

Civil Service Commission

Commission will hold officer interviews as new business

The Lake City Civil Service Commission will first review and adopt the meeting agenda. It will then provide a public forum and informational reports. New business includes conducting interviews for officer positions.

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Agenda Lake City Civil Service Commission Special Meeting July 21, 2026 4:30 PM Lake City Public Safety Building 601 N 10th Street Lake City, MN. 55041     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. Public Forum   3. Informational Reports   January 1-27-2026 Draft Mintes 4. New Business   Officer Interviews 5. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Council will review the 2025 pay study and position grade classifications

The Lake City City Council will hold a workshop to conduct routine business. Items include a call to order, adoption or amendment of the agenda, and an informational report reviewing the 2025 pay study and position grade classifications. No other substantive decisions are listed.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Council Workshop October 13, 2025 5:00 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room - City Hall     1. Call to Order and Introductions   2. Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda   3. Informational Reports   a. Review 2025 pay study and position grade classifications.   4. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Lake City Council to hold closed sessions on labor and real estate

The City Council will meet in a workshop to conduct two closed sessions. These sessions will cover labor negotiation strategies and a real estate transaction for a specific parcel in Wabasha County.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Council Workshop January 12, 2026 5:00 PM City Hall 2nd floor conference room     1. Call to Order and Introductions   2. Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda   Old Business Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03, subdivision 1(b), to consider strategy for labor negotiations or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals. Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (c)(3) – to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property for land identified as Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County, Minnesota.  3. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Council reviews draft 2027‑2036 Capital Plan and Mobile Food Unit Policy

The Lake City City Council will hold a workshop meeting. The council will receive informational reports on the draft 2027‑2036 Capital Plan and on a Mobile Food Unit Policy. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for information only. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Council Workshop May 11, 2026 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers     1. Call to Order and Introductions   2. Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda   3. Informational Reports   a. 2027-2036 DRAFT Capital Plan   b. Mobile Food Unit Policy   4. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

Lake City City Council to review 2026 budget and labor strategy

The City Council will review updated 2026 budget information and discuss the number of pay periods per year. The meeting includes a closed session to consider labor negotiation strategies and proposals.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Special Meeting October 27, 2025 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. Informational Report   Review Updated 2026 Budget Information Discuss Pay Periods Per Year 3. New Business   Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03, subdivision 1(b), to consider strategy for labor negotiations or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals. 4. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Council will hold a closed meeting to consider offers on Parcel 22.00164.03

The Lake City City Council will first review and adopt or amend the meeting agenda. The council will then hold a closed session, as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of the real property identified as Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Special Meeting August 11, 2025 5:00 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. New Business   a. Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (c)(3) – to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property for land identified as Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County, Minnesota.    3. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Closed meeting to discuss strategy for city labor negotiations

The Lake City Common Council will hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, as permitted by Minnesota Statute 13D.03, subdivision 1(b). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and informational reports. No other decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Lake City Common Council City Council Workshop March 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. City Hall Chambers 1) Call to Order and Introductions 2) Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda 3) Informational Reports 3.a) Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03, subdivision 1(b), to consider strategy for labor negotiations or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals. Department: City Administrator Cover Page 4) Adjourn ATTEST: _______________________________ Mark Nichols, Mayor _______________________________ Kari Schreck, City Clerk
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Lake City council to discuss real estate purchase

The Lake City City Council will hold a workshop to review agenda items and discuss a closed meeting regarding the purchase of real property in Wabasha County.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Council Workshop November 10, 2025 5:00 PM City Hall 2nd floor conference room     1. Call to Order and Introductions   2. Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda   3. Informational Reports   a. Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (c)(3) – to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property for land identified as Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County, Minnesota.    4. Adjourn  
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop - cancelled

Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Workshop

Closed meeting to consider offers for Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County

The Lake City City Council will hold a closed meeting under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c)(3). The meeting is to develop or consider offers and counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property identified as Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Council Workshop November 10, 2025 5:00 PM City Hall 2nd floor conference room     1. Call to Order and Introductions   2. Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda   3. Informational Reports   a. Closed meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (c)(3) – to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property for land identified as Parcel 22.00164.03 in Wabasha County, Minnesota.    4. Adjourn  
Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

Lake City Council to consider $6.23 million bond sale for streets and utilities

The City Council will vote on a competitive bond sale for street and utility projects and a budget adjustment for the City Hall roof. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure design contracts and a new subdivision agreement for the Northern Star Addition.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Regular Meeting June 8, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers     1. Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions   2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. Public Forum   a. Public Forum Guidelines   4. Consent Agenda   a. City Council meeting minutes May 11, 2026.   b. City Council Workshop meeting minutes May 11, 2026.   c. Business Health Services Master Agreement with Gundersen Health System   d. Review and approve expense claims May 1, 2026- May 31, 2026   e. Approve 2026 Fire Department officers   f. Approve the hire of Aaron Haley and Riley Forbes as volunteer firefighters.   g. Approval of Drainage and Utility Easement and Memorandum of Understanding with SRM Services, LLC   h. Adopt Resolution 26-016 to appoint election judges for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.   i. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Area Arts event August 15, 2026.   j. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Area Arts event September 18-19, 2026.   k. Approve sale of 2022 Ford F150 Police squad car   l. Approval to sell existing docks at Hok Si La and Roschen Park.    m. Adopt Resolution 26-017 Confirming board and commission appointment –Rojean Becker, Planning Commissi …
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Thu May 14, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Jewel Third Addition amendment

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific amendment. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and set future dates.

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Agenda Lake City Planning Commission Special Meeting May 14, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers City Hall     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. Approve/Amend Minutes   Planning Commission Special Meeting minutes April 30, 2026. 3. New Business   Public Hearing Ord 652 Jewel Third Addition Amendment by Nate and Jill Schoen 4. Future Meeting Dates   June 4 5pm Workshop, June 4 6pm Regular Meeting 5. Adjourn  
Mon May 11, 2026

City Council Workshop

Lake City Council to review draft 10-year capital plan

The City Council will hold a workshop to review informational reports. Discussions include a draft capital plan for 2027-2036 and a policy regarding mobile food units.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Council Workshop May 11, 2026 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers     1. Call to Order and Introductions   2. Review, Adopt, or Amend Agenda   3. Informational Reports   a. 2027-2036 DRAFT Capital Plan   b. Mobile Food Unit Policy   4. Adjourn  
Mon May 11, 2026

City Council

City Council to award 2026 Street Improvements Project contract

The Lake City City Council will consider awarding a contract for street improvements and approving electric system upgrades. The body will also review liquor license renewals and new applications, as well as floodplain management regulations.

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Agenda Lake City City Council Regular Meeting May 11, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers     1. Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions   2. Recognitions, Proclamations   a. Arbor Day Proclamation   b. Employee Recognition - Corey Meincke 10 years of service - Josh Meyer 10 years of service   3. Review and adopt/amend agenda   4. Public Forum   a. Public Forum Guidelines   5. Consent Agenda   a. City Council meeting minutes April 13, 2026   b. City Council Workshop meeting minutes April 13, 2026   c. Review and approve expense claims April 1, 2026- April 30, 2026   d. Approve Hok Si La Equipment Rental Agreement with Lake City Boat Club & Rentals, LLC.   e. Approve renewals of 2026 liquor licenses    f. Mobile Food Unit Policy & Registration   g. Approve NEW 2026 On-Sale, and Sunday liquor licenses for Wild Wings Plaza LLC    h. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Fire Relief Association Fireman’s Dance July 2-3, 2026.   6. New Business   a. Approve Contract Award for 2026 Street Improvements Project   b. Accept donation from Forward Bank and the Greater Lake City Community Foundation to cover the cost of swim lessons levels 1 - 3.   c. Approve Task O …
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Thu Apr 30, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on floodplain management

The Lake City Planning Commission will meet to review and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary focus of the special meeting is a public hearing regarding Ordinance 651.

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Agenda Lake City Planning Commission Special Meeting April 30, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers City Hall     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. Approve Minutes   Approve March 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Approve April 2, 2026, Workshop minutes 3. New Business   Public Hearing-Ordinance 651-Floodplain Management  4. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Civil Service Commission

Commission will select its Chair and Vice Chair for 2026

The Lake City Civil Service Commission will meet on January 26, 2026 at 601 N 10th Street. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, a public forum, reviewing the November 17, 2025 draft minutes, and deciding on the Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. The body will make the leadership appointments at this meeting.

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Agenda Lake City Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting January 26, 2026 4:30 PM 601 N 10th Street / Conference Room     1. Call to Order/Introductions   2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. Public Forum   a. Public Forum Document for Agenda's   4. Informational Reports   a. November 17 2025 Draft Minutes   5. New Business   a. Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2026   6. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Fire Relief

Lake City Fire Relief to elect annual officers and review pension increase

The Lake City Fire Relief body will meet to elect annual officers and discuss a fire relief pension increase. The meeting includes reviews of claims, memberships, and dance-related financial items.

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Agenda Lake City Fire Relief Regular Meeting February 26, 2026 6:00 PM 208 S High St-Firehall     1. Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions   2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. New Business   a. Review and Approve Fire Relief meeting minutes July 31, 2025   b. Review and approve Claims   c. Approve any changes in Fire Relief Memberships (New Hire, Resignations, Retiree, Leaves of Absence)   d. Approve Dance Related Items (Contracts, Payments, Donations, etc.)   e. Approve Annual 2024 SC and 2024 FIRE filed with Office of State Auditor in October 2025   f. Election of Annual Officers   4. Unfinished Business   a. Fire Relief Pension Increase   5. Future Meeting Dates   6. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Heritage Preservation Commission

Heritage Commission to elect officers and discuss Patton Park Bandstand

The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, review minutes from December 2025, and discuss an analysis of the Patton Park Bandstand.

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Agenda Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission Regular Meeting March 12, 2026 5:00 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. Communication Updates   a. December 11, 2025 Minutes   3. New Business   a. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson   4. Unfinished Business   5. Informational Reports   a. Review-Discuss Alex Young Analysis of Patton Park Bandstand   6. Future Meeting Dates   April 9, 2026 5pm 7. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Heritage Preservation Commission

Discussion of the Patton Park Bandstand project

The Heritage Preservation Commission will adopt or amend its agenda, approve the March 12, 2026 minutes, consider any new business, discuss the Patton Park Bandstand under unfinished business, provide communication updates, set future meeting dates, and then adjourn.

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Agenda Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission Regular Meeting April 9, 2026 5:00 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room     1. Review and adopt/amend agenda   2. Approve Minutes   Approve March 12, 2026, Minutes 3. New Business   4. Unfinished Business   Patton Park Bandstand 5. Communication Updates   6. Future Meeting Dates   7. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Marina Board

Board discusses Ralph Samuelson statue and elects officers

The Lake City Marina Board will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and expense claims. In New Business the board will consider the DLC/Ralph Samuelson statue/monument, hear the Marina Administrator’s spring report, and conduct an election of officers.

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Agenda Lake City Marina Board Regular Meeting April 14, 2026 5:00 PM Marina Administration Building     1. Call to Order/Introductions   2. Approve Agenda   3. Approve Minutes   a. Marina Board Minutes December 9, 2025   4. Public Forum   5. Approve Expense Claims   a. Expense Claims December 2, 2025, to April 6, 2026   6. New Business   a. DLC/Ralph Samuelson Statue/Monument   b. Marina Administrator Spring Report   c. Election of Officers   7. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Utility Board

Utility Board to review capital projects and infrastructure updates

The Lake City Utility Board will review minutes from March 2026 and receive updates on capital improvement projects, including electric system maintenance and watermain loop construction.

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Agenda Lake City Utility Board Regular Meeting April 15, 2026 12:00 AM 1st floor conference room     1. Call to Order/Introductions   2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. New Business   a. Utility Board Minutes from March 18th, 2026.    4. Communication Updates   a. AMI Meter Capital Project Update  – System Deployment Progress   b. 2026 Electric Utility Capital Improvements – Step-Down Substation Maintenance and Relay Upgrades   c. 2026 Mill & Overlay Project Update   d. Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Project – Update   e. North Garden Street Reconstruction Project – Update   5. Informational Reports   a. Electric System Inspection Findings – Industrial Substation Feeder Improvements   6. Future Meeting Dates. Wednesday, May 20th.   7. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Marina Board

Marina Board will discuss dock fishing and set 2026 rates

The Lake City Marina Board will consider a discussion on fishing off the docks and will review and adopt the marina fee rates for 2026. It will also approve expense claims covering June 4 through July 29, 2025. Routine items include approving the agenda, June 10, 2025 board minutes, and a public forum.

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Agenda Lake City Marina Board Regular Meeting August 12, 2025 5:00 PM Marina Administration Building     1. Call to Order/Introductions   2. Approve Agenda   3. Approve Minutes   a. Marina Board Minutes June 10, 2025   4. Public Forum   5. Approve Expense Claims   a. Expense Claims June 4, 2025, to July 29, 2025   6. New Business   a. Fishing off Docks Discussion   b. 2026 Rates   7. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Utility Board

Utility Board to vote on N Garden Street electric conversion funding

The Lake City Utility Board will consider the funding plan for the N Garden Street electric conversion. Members will continue discussion of the draft Electric Utility Line Clearing Policy. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting minutes from May 21, 2025, and reports on outages and staffing.

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Agenda Lake City Utility Board Regular Meeting July 16, 2025 5:30 PM 1st Floor Conference Room     1. Call to Order/Introductions   Meeting called to order by:   Members Present:  2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. Consent Agenda   a. Utility Board Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2025.    4. New Business   a. Approve N Garden Street Electric Conversion – Funding Plan   5. Unfinished Business   a. Continued Discussion – Draft Electric Utility Line Clearing Policy   6. Communication Updates   a. Outage Report   7. Informational Reports   a. City Project Updates   b. Electric Department Staffing Update   8. Future Meeting Dates: August 20th   9. Adjourn  
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Utility Board

Lake City Utility Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025

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Lake City Common Council Utility Board May 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m. City Hall Chambers ATTEST: _______________________________ Mark Nichols, Mayor _______________________________ Kari Schreck, City Clerk
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Street/Park/Public Safety

Lake City commission to review dog park shelter quotes

The Street/Park/Public Safety commission will discuss upcoming community events and park updates. The body is scheduled to approve quotes for a dog park shelter.

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Agenda Lake City Street/Park/Public Safety Regular Meeting April 15, 2025 4:30 PM 601 N 10th Street Training Room     1. Call to Order/Introductions   2. Review and adopt/amend agenda   3. Public Forum   a. Public Forum   4. Informational Reports   a. February 18th Minutes   Motion to Approve b. Welcome David Badgley Replacing Robert Smith on the Commission.    c. Update on Hok Si La Park sanitary sewer project   None 5. New Business   a. June 7th Tour De Pepin   b. Lake City Market by the Lake    c. June 28th Lake City Rotary Club 5K, 10K 1/2 Marathon   d. Catamaran Racing Event June 13-15 2025   e. Turtle Crossing Signs for Clubhouse Drive    f. Hok Si La Park Discussion   None 6. Unfinished Business   a. Approve quotes for dog park shelter   7. Adjourn  

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 62 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 3 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$76,215ENGINEERING LABORATORY DESIGN CO., INC.
Department of Defense · UNISON BUY #1162786 BASIC INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM
$46,115ENGINEERING LABORATORY DESIGN CO., INC.
Department of Defense · SEGMENTED TEST SECTION COVER MATERIALS
$29,028ACROTECH, INC.
Department of Defense · ROLL BENDING MACHINE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Goodhue County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Business establishments1,294 (18,951 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,039/mo (109 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.3% (low numeracy 21% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$23.4M
Annual budget
$1.9M
Debt outstanding
15
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$23.4M
Spending$25.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$1.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.08×
Debt-load index36 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.515
All kids
0.502
Black kids
0.378

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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