Lake City public meetings in 2025
43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission will review and adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting, discuss the 2025 Annual Report, and consider the application for a plaque at the Century Home. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting on December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
- Review August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
- Consider the 2025 Annual Report
- Consider Century Home Plaque Application
- Set future meeting date: December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission will adopt or amend its agenda, review the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting, consider the 2025 Annual Report, and evaluate the Century Home Plaque Application. The meeting also sets the date for the next session on December 11, 2025.
- Adopt/amend agenda
- Review August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
- Annual Report 2025
- Century Home Plaque Application
- Future meeting date: December 11, 2025
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider the 2026 budget, including a public hearing on the budget and property tax levy. Resolutions will certify the 2025 levy for payment in 2026 and approve the 2026 budgets by category. Additional items include a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑union staff and a reclassification of the Marina Administrator position.
- Public hearing on 2026 budget and property tax levy
- Adopt Resolution 25-056 certifying 2025 levy payable 2026
- Adopt Resolution 25-057 approving 2026 budgets by category
- Approve 3% COLA for all non‑union employees
- Approve reclassification of the Marina Administrator position
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Planned Unit Development Amendment #PD25.002 submitted by Scott and Carma Willers. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, agenda adoption, review of October 2, 2025 minutes, a public forum, design review committee updates, and scheduling of future meeting dates.
- Public hearing – Planned Unit Development Amendment #PD25.002 (Scott & Carma Willers)
- Future meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026 (first Thursday after New Year's Day holiday)
Board of Adjustment
The Lake City Board of Adjustment will meet to review and adopt meeting minutes and consider a public hearing for a variance request.
- Review and adopt July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public Hearing: Approve BA 25.05 for Craig & Connie Atkinson (VA25-003)
- Public Hearing: Rear & Side-yard Setback Variance
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to set city fees and service charges for 2026. The body will also review a minor subdivision request and a budget adjustment for a 2025 pay study.
- Resolution 25-054 establishing 2026 fees and service charges
- Resolution 25-055 for a minor subdivision by Scott Jorgenson
- Budget adjustment for classification appeals to 2025 pay study
- Resolution 25-030 to return The Wave structure to its original location
- Removal of overgrown vegetation along the north end shoreline near N Lakeshore Drive
City Council
The council will adopt or amend the meeting agenda, review updated 2026 budget information, and discuss the number of pay periods per year. A closed session, required by Minnesota Statute 13D.03, will be held to consider strategy for labor negotiations and review related proposals. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Adopt/amend agenda
- Review updated 2026 budget information
- Discuss pay periods per year
- Closed meeting to consider labor negotiation strategy (Minnesota Statute 13D.03)
City Council
The Lake City Council will review and approve budget adjustments, including a $10,500 transfer for an administration vehicle and a $20,000 transfer for tree expenses. The body will also award a contract for the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Project and approve a Conditional Use Permit for a local business.
- Approve budget transfer $10,500 from Police State Aid to Capital Outlay for Administration Vehicle
- Award Contract for the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Project
- Approve Revolving Loan Fund/Facade Improvement Program request for Pumpkinberry Stitches
- Adopt Resolution 25-049 approving Conditional Use Permit #25-04 by Andy Cummings
- Adopt Resolution denying an amendment to the Final Development Plan of Golf Cottages #25.01
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will review and adopt meeting minutes from September 4, 2025, and hold a public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #25-04. The meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
- Review and adopt September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #25-04 by Andy Cummings
- Receive updates from the Design Review Committee (September 22, 2025)
- Set future meeting date for November 6, 2025
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to address new and unfinished business. The commission is reviewing a plaque program order and a grant application for the bandstand.
- Plaque Program Order
- Bandstand Grant Application
City Council Workshop
The Lake City City Council will hold a workshop to review and potentially adopt or amend the meeting agenda. The session includes an informational presentation on a pay study conducted by David Drown Associates.
- Review and adopt agenda items
- Informational presentation on pay study by David Drown Associates
City Council
The Lake City City Council will vote on the proposed 2026 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Budget and the 2026 Property Tax Levy. The meeting also includes a purchase agreement for 1251 Mounds Court, a public hearing on Block 15 alley improvements, and approval of plans to solicit quotes for the Woodland Drive watermain loop project. Several routine consent items such as utility line clearing policy and various event licenses will also be approved.
- Adopt Resolution 25-040 approving the 2026 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Budgets
- Adopt Resolution 25-041 approving the 2026 Property Tax Levy
- Authorize purchase agreement with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity for 1251 Mounds Court
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 25-042 for Block 15 Alley Improvements and assessments
- Approve plans and specifications to solicit quotes for the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Project
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planned Unit Development Amendment 25.01 submitted by Mark Fulton and Brian and Tracie Henkel. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, review of July 8, 2025 minutes, and other standard business items.
- Public Hearing – Planned Unit Development Amendment 25.01 (Mark Fulton, Brian and Tracie Henkel)
- Future meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Marina Board
The Lake City Marina Board will meet to approve minutes from April 2025 and expense claims from April to June 2025. The board will also receive a report and update regarding seasonal slip rents.
- Approve Marina Board Minutes April 8, 2025
- Approve Expense Claims April 3, 2025 to June 3, 2025
- Marina Administrator Report
- Seasonal Slip Rent Update
City Council
The City Council will vote on a zoning district change to PUD and an annexation ordinance. The body is also deciding on contracts for the N Garden Street Electric Distribution Project and Bremer Reservoir valve installation. Personnel appointments for Public Works Director and City Clerk are also on the agenda.
- Ordinance 647 approving Zoning District Change to PUD
- Construction contract for N Garden Street Electric Distribution Project to Castrejon, Inc.
- Annexation Ordinance 646
- Liquor license upgrade for Off the Rails Bistro LLC at 800 W Lyon Ave, Suite 2
- MnDOT Agreement No. 1060158 for Trunk Highways 61 & 63 maintenance
Fire Relief
The Lake City Fire Relief board will review a range of items including an Open Meeting Law presentation and a pension adjustment. It will consider approving amended fire‑relief meeting minutes from February 20, 2025, and will vote on dance‑related contracts, payments and donations. The board will also discuss health and wellness funds, the creation of a health‑wellness committee, and any changes to fire‑relief memberships.
- Open Meeting Law presentation
- Pension adjustment
- Approve amended Fire Relief minutes from February 20, 2025
- Approve dance‑related contracts, payments, and donations
- Consider establishment of a Health and Wellness Committee
City Council Workshop
The Lake City City Council will hold a workshop to receive an informational update from the City Administrator. The discussion will focus on staffing and a pay study.
- City Administrator update on staffing and pay study
Ambulance Commission
The Ambulance Commission will meet to discuss a new operational plan for IV pumps. The meeting also includes financial updates and activity reports for March and April.
- IV Pump Operational Plan
- Financial Update from Finance Director Jerome Illg and Accountant Cas Atkinson
- Activity Reports for March and April
City Council
The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss labor negotiation strategy and proposals. This portion of the meeting is designated as a closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03.
- Closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations
Port Authority
The Lake City Port Authority will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from the March 20, 2025 board meeting. It will hear informational reports on DEED Project Kraken and Project Corona, with no action required. The board will consider approving a Facade Improvement Program loan to Anytime Fitness. It will also note the Aurora project Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing request, which requires no action at this meeting.
- Approval of Facade Improvement Program loan to Anytime Fitness (new business)
- Aurora project Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request – no action
- Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
- Informational reports on DEED Project Kraken and Project Corona – no action
- Public Forum for community input
City Council Workshop
The City Council will hold a workshop to review informational reports. The session focuses on a pay study, job description reviews, and city boards and commissions.
- Pay study and job description review
- City Board and Commissions discussion
Ambulance Commission
The Lake City Ambulance Commission will meet to review financial and activity reports from October through February. The commission is scheduled to discuss the hiring of a full-time EMT. Other items include operational updates and a project proposal from the Wabasha County Opioid Advisory Council.
- Approval of hiring full-time EMT Cory Brown
- Wabasha County Opioid Advisory Council Project Proposal
- Financial and activity reports for October, November, December, January, and February
- MCHS Operational Change Updates
- EMSMC Updates
Port Authority
The Lake City Port Authority Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve routine items such as the February 20, 2025 minutes, February and March 2025 invoices, and February 2025 financials. It will receive informational updates on Minnesota Housing Tier II and Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure grant programs, as well as an email update from developer Paul Meier. The board will also appoint two commissioners to the Revolving Loan Committee.
- Adopt the meeting agenda (including conflict disclosures)
- Approve minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting
- Approve invoices from February and March 2025
- Review February 2025 financials and 2024 year‑end financials (informational)
- Appoint two commissioners to the Revolving Loan Committee
Port Authority
The Lake City Port Authority Board will review and adopt the meeting agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and ratify March and April 2025 invoices and financial statements. They will receive updates on the Aurora Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program and consider a recommendation to approve the Aurora Redevelopment TIF Plan and District. The meeting also includes a public forum, communication updates, and scheduling of future meetings.
- Adopt May 15, 2025 Port Authority agenda
- Approve minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting
- Approve March 2025 and April 2025 invoices
- Approve March 2025 financials
- Recommendation to approve Aurora Redevelopment TIF Plan and District
Port Authority
The Lake City Port Authority will review and adopt the meeting agenda, approve prior minutes, and settle March and April invoices. Financial statements for March 2025 will be approved. The board will discuss and potentially recommend approval of the Aurora Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan and District. A public forum and updates on communications and the Aurora TIF will also be presented.
- Adopt and approve May 15, 2025 agenda
- Approve minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting
- Approve March and April 2025 invoices
- Approve March 2025 financial statements
- Recommendation to approve Aurora Redevelopment TIF Plan and District
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission will review meeting minutes and discuss next steps for historical grant applications, the Bandstand Renovation, and a draft resolution for the Wave Sculpture Renovation.
- Review May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discuss historical grant applications next steps
- Bandstand Renovation Information
- Discussion and Draft Resolution for Wave Sculpture Renovation
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the April 10, 2025 minutes, and hold an informational discussion on historical architects to support grant applications. No decisions on contracts or policy changes are listed.
- Adopt/amend agenda
- Approve April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Informational report: discuss historical architects for grant applications
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Lake City Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on April 10, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving March 13 minutes, and communication updates. New business will cover a discussion of the City Hall Restoration Project and a Certificate of Merit for Andru Peters. Unfinished business includes reviewing Findings of Fact for the Band Shell and the Wave project.
- Discuss City Hall Restoration Project
- Review Certificate of Merit for Andru Peters
- Review Band Shell Findings of Fact
- Review Wave Findings of Fact
Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission will adopt or amend its agenda, approve the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes, and hear informational updates on the Wave Sculpture and the Seawall Project. The commission will also discuss unfinished business regarding 2025 goals and strategies and consider adjustments to the department meeting calendar for future dates.
- Review and adopt/amend agenda
- Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Wave Sculpture Update (informational)
- Seawall Project Update (informational)
- 2025 Goals & Strategies (unfinished business)
City Council Workshop
The Lake City City Council will hold a workshop on July 14, 2025. Council members will hear an informational update on the city's pay study and a preliminary budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Update on Pay Study
- 2026 Preliminary Budget
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including budget adjustments for an Underwood Park pickleball court extension ($69,551) and a dog park shelter ($26,357.68). The council will also vote on resolutions related to hazard assistance, a temporary liquor license, and the return of The Wave structure. New business includes introducing an annexation ordinance and approving a $5,000 facade improvement request. Unfinished business includes adopting a revised planned unit development and dissolving the Environmental Commission.
- Approve Underwood Park Pickleball Court Extension $69,551 budget adjustment from public donations
- Approve Dog Park Shelter $26,357.68 budget adjustment from public donations
- Approve $5,000 Facade Improvement Program request from Whitewater Canvas
- Introduce and waive first reading of Annexation Ordinance 646
- Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance 645 dissolving the Environmental Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Northern Star Addition, reviewing both the preliminary and final plats submitted by Mike Onstad. It will also hear a conditional use permit application (case 25‑003) from Gage Hansen. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the hearings are for public input.
- Public hearing – Preliminary and Final Plat for Northern Star Addition (Mike Onstad)
- Public hearing – Conditional Use Permit 25‑003 (Gage Hansen)
Board of Adjustment
The Lake City Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request. The board will also review the minutes from the June 5, 2025, meeting.
- Public hearing for Variance 25-002 by Andy Huettl on behalf of Christopher Hacker
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider approving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and a redevelopment contract with Meier Companies, Inc. The meeting also includes approval of volunteer firefighters, a $50,000 library donation, and the renewal of a liquor license.
- Approve TIF District No. 1-20 and redevelopment contract with Meier Companies
- Approve $50,000 Library Donation as Committed Funds
- Approve renewal of 2025 liquor license for Off the Rails Bistro LLC
- Approve hire of Griffin Schneider for Electric Service Worker Position
- Approve Ambulance Township Contracts 2026-2028
Board of Adjustment
The Lake City Board of Adjustment will meet to review meeting minutes from January 21, 2025. The board will also conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request.
- Public hearing for Variance VAR25-002 requested by Tom and Marcia Holets
City Council Workshop
The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss informational reports. The primary item on the agenda is the draft 2026-2035 Capital Plan.
- Review of 2026-2035 DRAFT Capital Plan
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including multiple temporary liquor licenses for community events and the renewal of existing licenses. New business includes a conditional use permit for a private property, adoption of tobacco‑product regulations, a cemetery plat resolution, appointment of a deputy city clerk, and two professional services contracts for water and reservoir projects. The council will also approve a memorandum of understanding with Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. to provide transit services. A closed‑session meeting will evaluate the City Administrator’s performance.
- Approve 1‑4 day temporary liquor license for Lake City Fire Relief Association Fireman's Dance (July 4‑5, 2025)
- Approve 1‑4 day temporary liquor license for Lake City Chamber of Commerce Water Ski Days Festival (June 26‑29, 2025) at Ohuta Beach Park
- Approve new 2025 wine, strong beer, and Sunday liquor license for Off The Rails Bistro LLC, 800 West Lyon Ave (May 30 – June 30, 2025)
- Approve Task Order No. 20 – Bremer Reservoir Valve Installation Design and Bidding Services
- Approve Task Order No. 21 – Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Design
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amended Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development identified as PD 24-01.2. The hearing will consider the proposed changes presented by Michael Onstad. No other agenda items involve decisions or proposals beyond standard procedural matters.
- Public hearing for Amended Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development PD 24-01.2 (Michael Onstad)
City Council
The Lake City City Council will consider a resolution to hold a public hearing on establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-20 and adopting its financing plan. The council will also approve several contracts and funding items, including sewer improvements at Hok Si La Park and reconstruction of North Garden Street. Additional agenda items include funding for downtown wayfinding signage and a cover‑crop incentive program partnership. The meeting concludes with routine reports and future calendar planning.
- Adopt Resolution 25-018 calling for a June 9, 2025 public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-20
- Award contract for Hok Si La Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements project
- Approve Task Order 18 – Bolton & Menk Professional Services Agreement for North Garden Street Reconstruction Project
- Approve city funding for downtown wayfinding signage
- Approve Cover Crop Incentive Program in partnership with GLCCF and Goodhue SWCD
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP25.02 submitted by Mark and Karen Ryan. The commission will also hear a preliminary/final plat for the Cemstone First Addition (PP25.01) and a zoning text amendment (ZT25.01) concerning sign and tobacco store regulations. Additional agenda items include approving the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes and electing two members to the Design Review Committee.
- Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit CUP25.02 (Mark and Karen Ryan)
- Public Hearing – Preliminary/Final Plat Cemstone First Addition PP25.01
- Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment ZT25.01 (Sign and Tobacco Store Regulations)
- Approve meeting minutes from February 11, 2025
- Elect two members to the Design Review Committee
City Council Workshop
The City Council will hold a workshop to receive informational reports. The session focuses on the 2024 financial summary and audit and materials for the 2026 budget.
- 2024 Financial Summary and Audit from Smith Schafer & Associates
- 2026 Budget Materials
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25.01 submitted by Gary Roth for an accessory building. The commission will also receive updates on the Cemstone platting and review the 2024 Annual Report. The meeting includes routine agenda and minutes approvals and sets the next meeting date for March 4, 2025.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit 25.01 – accessory building (applicant: Gary Roth)
- Cemstone platting update (informational report)
- 2024 Annual Report (informational report)
- Adopt/amend agenda and approve/amend minutes
- Future meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025
Planning Commission
The Lake City Planning Commission will consider the Planned Unit Development General Concept Plan for PUD #24-01.2. They will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. Informational reports on the Cemstone platting update and the 2025 work plan will be presented. Future meeting dates and the 2025 Planning Department calendar will be discussed.
- Elect Chair/Vice Chair for 2025
- PUD #24-01.2 Planned Unit Development General Concept Plan
- Cemstone Platting Update
- 2025 Work Plan
- 2025 Planning Department Calendar (future meeting dates)