Columbia
Upcoming
City Council
This agenda announces that the City Council meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Police Pension Board
The board is conducting annual reorganization to elect leadership positions for the upcoming term. Members will also review investment reports and prepare required documentation for state filings due by October 30.
- Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Asst. Secretary
- Review of compliance audit by Lauterbach & Amen
- Preparation of annual statement and audit for Illinois Department of Insurance
- Verification of cash balances and IPOPIF investment portfolio update
- Review of membership and benefit applications
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review proposed updates and policy changes for Meadow Ridge Park and Creekside Park. Staff will present information on park conditions, facility rules, and future improvements. The board will also address public input and review past meeting minutes before adjourning.
- Discussion on Meadow Ridge Park conditions and improvements
- Review of draft policies and rules for Creekside Park
- Public input session for resident comments
- Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review progress on park improvements and establish usage rules. The meeting includes updates on specific construction phases and a discussion regarding the management of Meadow Ridge Park.
- Updates on Admiral Trost Park Phase 2
- Updates on Bolm-Schuhkraft Park Splash Pad
- Discussion on Meadow Ridge Park
- Review of Creekside Park policies
City Council
Council holds public hearing on issuing general obligation bonds (alternate revenue source) for a new municipal complex, roadway, and park improvements. They also consider a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME for EMS employees and award a $124,747.58 contract for the 2026 Concrete Replacement Program to Henke Excavating. Consent agenda includes approval of vouchers totaling $460,835.19.
- Public hearing on intent to issue GO bonds (alternate revenue source) for municipal complex, roadway, and park improvements
- Resolution 2026-19: collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 31 for Columbia EMS
- Motion to award 2026 Concrete Replacement Program bid to Henke Excavating, Inc. for $124,747.58
- Ordinance 3748: authorizing sale of surplus personal property
- Vouchers approved: $460,835.19 (includes Cigna healthcare $162,190.84 and new wood chipper $64,830.56)