HILL CITY

Hill City (population 479) is located 18 miles south of Grand Rapids on Hill Lake. A city park is located on the lake and the K-12 school building utilizes a passive solar and earth-sheltered design to minimize heating expenses. There are five miles of paved walking trails which link the city to Quadna Mountain and the school.

City Government:

City Hall: City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The council meets the second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Woodland Bank Meeting Room. E-mail: hillcity@scicable.com

Business: Eight businesses, three retail.

Major Employers: Roll-in-Docks (697-2493), Lemco Hydraulics (697-2694), Quadna Resort & Conference Center (697-8444, 1-800-422-6649).

Airport: Hill City Municipal Airport unlighted grass runway.

Recreation: Hill City Park on Hill Lake, fishing dock, boat launch, beach, playground, camping, picnic shelter, volleyball, pay showers and sanitary facilities; paved walking trails, Don Beerbower Veterans Park on Highway 169, wall with veterans' names and a retired, authentic Army helicopter.

City Monuments: Bear statue in Bear Park.

Festivals and Events: Fourth of July- parade, games & 10 K race.

Utilities: Lake Country Power (326-6671), Century Telephone (697-8131), SCI Cable Systems (1-800-222-9809), city services for water and sewer (697-2301).