Lake City MN Public Works

10/27/2026

⚡ NOW HIRING – ELECTRIC SERVICE WORKER

The City of Lake City Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full-time Electric Service Worker!

This position offers a great opportunity to work alongside our Journeyman Line Workers in maintaining and improving Lake City's electric utility system.

Interested applicants can view the full job description and apply online at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecitymn

10/21/2026

City Parks Winterization Notice

On Monday, October 26, Streets & Parks crews will begin winterizing City parks.

Please note the following seasonal closures:

-All park restrooms will be closed for the season.

-The fish cleaning station at Roschen Park will be closed for the season.

-Boat launch docks at Roschen Park and Hok-Si-La remain in the water at this time.

10/13/2026

The City of Lake City is seeking a qualified Journey Line Worker to join our Electric Division! This is a great opportunity to become part of a dedicated team providing safe and reliable electric service to our community.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the City of Lake City's Employment page to learn more and apply today!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecitymn

09/29/2026

POST-BOIL WATER ADVISORY: WHAT TO DO NEXT

Lake City’s Boil Water Advisory has been lifted and the drinking water is safe to use. The Minnesota Department of Health recommends residents take the following steps before returning fully to normal use:

Flush your cold-water faucets – Run each cold-water faucet for about 5 minutes, or until the water becomes noticeably colder.

Discard existing ice – If you have an ice maker, flush the feed line and throw away the first new bin of ice.

Flush water heaters and storage containers – Run enough water through hot water heaters, water coolers, and other storage containers to replace at least one full tank volume.

Clean water softeners and filters – Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and replace disposable filters.

These steps help move freshly disinfected water through your household plumbing and water-using equipment.

Residents with sensitive household members, businesses, schools, health care facilities, and others with specialized water-use needs are encouraged to review the full Minnesota Department of Health guidance:

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/docs/com/dwaguidance.pdf

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/factsheet/index.html

Thank you for your continued cooperation as we complete the final steps following the recent advisory

Fact sheets for facilities such as schools, businesses, resorts, and restaurants, which usually serve water to people in places other than their homes.

09/29/2026

City Council Vacancy Announcement
The City of Lake City is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on the City Council. This appointment will fill a vacancy on the Council for the remainder of the current term, ending January 2029.
Individuals interested in serving their community and participating in local government are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be eligible to hold municipal office under Minnesota law and must be residents of the City of Lake City for at least 30 days prior to appointment.
Appointment Process
The City Council will review all submitted applications and may conduct interviews with selected candidates. Following the review process, the Council will appoint an individual to fill the vacant seat at a public City Council meeting.
Application Information
Applications are available at City Hall, located at 205 West Center Street, or on the City's website at www.ci.lake-city.mn.us
Completed applications must be submitted no later than Monday, October 12th at 4:30 p.m. to:
Michelle Seydel
City Clerk
City of Lake City
205 West Center Street
Lake City, MN 55041
[email protected]
651-345-6812
Questions regarding the vacancy or appointment process may be directed to Michelle Seydel, City Clerk.
The City of Lake City encourages all qualified residents who are interested in serving their community to apply.

09/28/2026

**Boil Water Advisory Lifted – Lake City Drinking Water Is Safe**

The City of Lake City has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory. Follow-up testing confirmed that E. coli is no longer detected in the water system, and residents may now use tap water as usual.

As you return to normal use, please run each cold-water faucet for about five minutes, or until the water becomes noticeably colder. This helps pull freshly disinfected, chlorinated water from the City’s main distribution system through the private plumbing in your home.

Residents should also discard existing ice and follow normal flushing guidance for ice makers, filters, and softeners as appropriate.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this event, and thank you to our Water Department and Public Works staff who worked throughout the weekend on disinfection, sampling, and system monitoring.

A link to the full notice is provided below and can also be found on the City of Lake City website under News & Alerts.

09/26/2026

**BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE**

Lake City’s boil water advisory remains in effect. Water Department crews completed overnight chlorination of the distribution system, and follow-up water sampling is underway through the weekend. Results are currently anticipated by Tuesday, September 29.

The City is also making contingency plans to ensure additional drinking-water resources are available if community needs change or the advisory remains in place longer than anticipated.

The City’s Emergency Operations Center will be open and available for boil-water-advisory questions at 651-345-3344 during the posted operating hours.

Residents should continue boiling water as previously directed until the City officially lifts the advisory.

For full details, guidance, Emergency Operations Center hours, and assistance options, please follow the link provided with this alert.

09/26/2026

**BOIL WATER ADVISORY**

The City of Lake City has issued a Boil Water Advisory after E. coli bacteria were detected in a recent drinking water sample.

As a precaution, residents should boil tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, or food preparation, or use bottled water until further notice.

Lake City Water Department staff are actively responding and have begun chlorinating and disinfecting the water distribution system. Follow-up water testing will also be completed to confirm that the system is clear.

The advisory will remain in place until testing confirms that E. coli is no longer present. The City will provide an update as soon as the advisory can be lifted.

Please review the full Boil Water Advisory at the link below for complete instructions and additional information.

https://www.ci.lake-city.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B95AE24C2-7B77-4EE6-9D85-64F563A03DED%7D/uploads/9-25-2026_Boil_Alert.pdf

Thank you for your cooperation while Public Works staff work through this precautionary response.

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Annual Chlorination Notice.