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The council also approved raising city water fees by 8%, effective Jan. 1.

When complete, it will give bicyclists and pedestrians easier access to the Heartland Trail.

The funding will be used to provide area youth who attend the August event with backpacks and school supplies.

Akeley’s portion of the Hwy. 34 project will be almost $200,000.

The Akeley Council gave the green light to the project, which may involved replacing some boards on the roof.

The Akeley City Council set a budget work session for 6 p.m. Monday Aug. 22 at city hall. The meeting is needed in preparation for the preliminary levy certification that is due in September.

Akeley Mayor Brian Hitchcock suggested asphalt as one option, along with a culvert system.

The Akeley City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to discuss a possible pay increase for Deputy Clerk Kella Dunham.

The Akeley City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at city hall. On the agenda are the Hubbard County American Rescue Plan Act Application with a representative from Moore Engineering as well as the city fund balance, end-of-year financials and end-of-year transfers. This special meeting is open to the public.

New managers hired for Akeley campground The city campground on 11th Crow Wing Lake is set to open May 1, weather permitting with Rick and Kathy Cole running things. Written By: Lorie R. Skarpness | 9:41 am, Apr. 21, 2021 × Akeleys city campground will have new managers this season. The campground plans to open for business May 1, weather permitting. (2020 Enterprise file photo) The Coles are longtime residents of the Leech Lake area in Walker. “I think th...