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CITY SERVICES
Lexington is governed by a five-member elected City Council. Regular meetings of the City Council are on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The City employs a professional manager who oversees day-to- day operations. Lexington Utilities System provides or administers electric, water, sewer and trash removal. Lexington Public Library 907 N Washington Street, 308-324-2151 Lexington’s 18,528 square feet Public Library opened in late 2005, replacing the previous 40-year-old 4,950 square feet facility. Besides being a beautiful public structure, the new Lexington Public Library offers three
of the largest parks are graced with recently renovated lakes that feature handicap accessible fishing piers and lots of new trails. Both lakes are stocked with fish from the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. There are four tennis courts, several ball fields, soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, Frisbee golf, a skate park, walking trails, and numerous picnic shelters and playground features. The Lexington Family Aquatic Center features an Olympic-sized lap pool, and zero-depth pool with a water slide, as well as a splash pad. More recent improvements include an indoor hitting facility for baseball and golf practice; and the Lexington Fieldhouse, a 27,000 square feet indoor sports activities building. Downtown Revitalization In 2010, Lexington initiated a Downtown Revitalization Project. Spurred by a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), both public and private improvements were
made. Adding local contributions, more than $600,000 was invested in Lexington’s downtown. Subsequently the City secured CDGB funding to make additional improvements in and around the downtown, including street and sewer upgrades, and renovation of the downtown Majestic Theatre. Dawson County Opportunity Center 1501 Plum Creek Parkway In 2010, the City of Lexington took the lead in developing the Dawson County Opportunity Center. Once a vacated “big- box store,” it’s now a buzzing hive of activity. DCOC is home to the Lexington campus of Central Community College, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, Dawson Area Development, a branch of the Nebraska Department of Labor, Lexington Public Schools Early Learning Academy, Dawson County Family Partners and a regional call center for Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3,500 square feet was added in 2007, at which time upgrades and improvements were added to the existing structure. Center staff serve reasonably-priced public meals at noon Monday through Friday. They offer games, crafts, exercise opportunities, occasional evening meals, entertainment, dances and bingo. The GGC also provides meals-on-wheels to shut-ins, with assistance from many valued volunteers. Parks & Recreation Lexington boasts eight public parks with more than 100 acres of outdoor recreation space. Two
technology centers which are capable of housing 36 public use computers. There are also four public meeting rooms, private study rooms, youth activity centers and children’s risers for story time and other performing arts. The Library regularly brings in authors, musicians and storytellers to enhance lifelong learning opportunities for local residents. Grand Generation Center 407 E 6th Street, 308-324- 2498 Lexington’s 12,500 square feet senior center is regularly open Monday through Friday from
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