Council dives in on pier project

City approves $75K, but wants to see plans first.

Scoutmaster Tom Mullins, a U.S. Navy veteran, said the pier would mean a lot to veterans. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Scoutmaster Tom Mullins, a U.S. Navy veteran, said the pier would mean a lot to veterans. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

A proposed new fishing pier on Lake Montgomery is getting closer to reality.

The Lake City Council voted unanimously in favor of earmarking $75,000 for a new pier pending a final memorandum of understa…