8/22/2026 8:15am

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Oceanwave Dr will be closed today from Blue Spruce Lumber yard to Rene's Garage. This closure is expected to last until around 4pm, Friday, August 21.

 

8/13/2026  3:40pm

Power has been restored!

 

8/13/2026 3:15pm

The Town is aware of the power outage in Ball Flats. GCEA has been contacted. We will post updates as they become available.

Community Metal Junk Cleanup Weekend - Part 2

OPEN TO ALL LAKE CITY & HINSDALE COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS!

Saturday August 29th, 2026- 9:00am to 3:30pm

Sunday August 30th, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: The Town Owned Empty Lots North of The Medical Center on Henson Street

All property owners including businesses in Lake City and Hinsdale County are welcome to dispose of junk containing metal, free of charge. A list of accepted items is in the flyer below.

On Saturday August 29th, 2026 only, volunteers will come pickup your metal junk as far north as Riverside Estates and as far South as Wades Addition but you MUST submit a Community Junk Cleanup Assistance Application BEFORE Saturday August 29th, 2026 to get on the list.

We only have so many volunteers, and still need a few more, so the distance that they will travel to pick up has been limited to the area stated above.

The Community Junk Cleanup Assistance Application can be found online using the link below or can be picked up in Town Hall:

2026 Community Junk Cleanup Assistance Application 8.13.26.pdf

 

Detailed information can be found in the flyer below. Please take the time to read all the information in the flyer.

 

No fridges or refridgerators will be accepted if the refrigerant has not been removed prior to drop off or pick up. Call County Commissioner Greg Levine at (949)456-1228 asap to ask him to remove the refrigerant BEFORE Saturday August 29th, 2026.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer please contact Town Hall 970-944-2333, deputyclerk@townoflakecity.co

 

Town of Lake City Resolution 2026-10 Disaster Emergency Declaration 

Resolution 2026-10 Disaster Emergency Declaration 8.12.26.pdf

 

Town of Lake City Declares Disaster Related to Elk Fire 8/7/26

This morning, the Town of Lake City Town Manager declared a Local Disaster for the Town of Lake City because the Elk Fire has now reached private lands in the unincorporated area of Hinsdale County just North of the Town of Lake City.

Lake City Declaration of Emergency/Disaster can be accessed with the link below. 

Town of Lake City Emergency Declaration 8.7.2026

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Flash Flood Victims

Lake City Residents affected by last last week's flash floods can pile any debris they would like removed in an easily accessible area in the street right-of-way and we will get it removed as soon as possible.

Please call the Town office at 970-944-2333 to be added to the list for pick up.

For those who sustained damage to their homes or property, please send a detailed description of the damage and repair cost estimates, to deputyclerk@townoflakecity.co. This data will help us search for possible assistance opportunities, so your participation is greatly appreciated.

 

2026 Community Junk Cleanup Weekend

In the spirit of community collaboration, the Town of Lake City is inviting all Town of Lake City and Hinsdale County property owners to dispose of metal junk, free of charge.

Saturday August 29th 9:00am to 3:30pm, Sunday August 30th 9:00am to Noom

Location: Lots North of the Medical Center

Instructions: Please wait to enter the lots until the attendant explains where to dump what junk, and lets you into the lots. 

Location: Empty Town-Owned Lots North of the Medical Center on Henson Street.

Accepted Items: 

·         Appliances: refrigerators/freezers (Freon must be removed), ovens, washers, dryers, grills, hot water heaters etc.  

·         Scrap Metal (Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel)

·         Vehicle Batteries

·         Electronic Waste: Microwaves, CD/DVD players, PC’s, Printers, etc. – No Monitors or Televisions

·         Snow Mobiles, ATV’s, OHV’s, dirt bikes, motorcycles etc.  

·         Motors, axels, engines, rotors, brakes, metal vehicle parts, etc.

·         Lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, etc.

·         Metal T-Posts, metal fencing, metal roofing, metal posts

·         Metal siding, corrugated metal and construction materials

·         Metal chairs. metal shelving, metal scaffolding, metal furniture etc.

·         Electrical wires, coaxal cables

For more information please read the March-April 2026 Newsletter below. 

March-April 2026 Newsletter - Community Junk Cleanup.pdf2026 Community Junk Cleanup Volunteer Flyer.pdf

* Water & Sewer Updates 

                          -  The Town recently released the 2026 Water & Sewer Rates Notice. The October Newsletter furtherdelves into the Upcoming Rates and the Future plans of the Water & Sewer Department.  

                          -  The Town is implementing an additional feature for viewing your utility statements! Our current bill provider additionally offers ebilling options to view your statements.   We have begun to send out Email Notifications to give customers an additional source for viewing their utility bills. 

 

TOLC January/February 2026 Newsletter - Housing and The Future of Lake CityTOLC December 2025 Newsletter - Looking Back on 2025.pdfTOLC October 2025 Newsletter - 2026 Water & Sewer Rates And Future Projects.pdfNotice Regarding 2026 Water and Sewer Rates.pdfTOLC September 2025 Newsletter - Code EnforcementTOLC August 2025 Newsletter - Ice Wall Expansion - 8.11.25 ADA Accessible.pdf

Town of Lake City Public Notices

To provide a high level of service to our citizens the Town of Lake City posts public notices for public information online.​

The public may request information or view any and all of the actual paper notices of the Town of Lake City during regular office hours.  For more information, please email or contact Town Clerk at (970) 944-2333.

Lake City Town of 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report Covering Data For Calendar Year 20242025-2035 Capital Improvements Plan DraftRCAC Sewer Rate Study Final Report

 

Emergency Ordinance 7-2024 Water and Sewer Rates

 

2026 Fee Schedule.pdfNOTICE & FAQ: Summary Explanation of Need for Sewer Rate Increases & Table Showing Rate ChangesRate Increase Narrative + Phase Increase Proposal for the Coming YearsRural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Sewer Rate Presentation Slides ADA Public Notice 11/8/22Accessibility Statement 6/28/24