Columbia public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council awarded a road reconstruction bid to DMS Contracting, Inc. and approved two labor agreements with the United Steelworkers. Council also passed an ordinance regarding animals in city parks and approved $837,762 in vouchers.
- Awarded Valmeyer Road Reconstruction Project bid to DMS Contracting, Inc. for $901,752.00 (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 3633 changing rules for animals in city parks (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-34 side letter with United Steelworkers for DPW continuing education (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-35 side letter with United Steelworkers for DPW insurance contribution rates (8-0)
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $837,762.00 (8-0)
- Approved December 5, 2022 Regular and Closed Session minutes (8-0)
- Accepted Statement of Funds for November 30, 2022 (8-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission recommended approving a zoning map amendment for two parcels at 2530 Quint Lane and 334 BB Road. The parcels would change from A-1 Agricultural District to R-3 One-Family Dwelling District.
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 2530 Quint Lane and 334 BB Road from A-1 to R-3 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council passed ordinances to levy taxes for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023, and to abate taxes for 2015 and 2020 GO Bonds. Council also approved a special use exception for a car rental business and a professional services agreement for the Carl Street Bridge replacement. Michael Lawlor was sworn in as Alderman for Ward II.
- Sworn in Michael Lawlor as Alderman, Ward II
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $208,460.75 (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 3629 abating taxes for Series 2015 GO Bonds (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 3630 abating taxes for Series 2020 GO Bonds (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 3631 levying taxes for fiscal year ending April 30, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 3632 for car rental business at 306 Southport Drive (7-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. for Carl Street Bridge replacement (7-0)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board endorsed a policy change to allow dogs on the Bolm-Schuhkraft walking trail and recommended a specific signage option. Members also suggested various new amenities for several city parks to be included in the proposed Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Endorsed allowing dogs on Bolm-Schuhkraft walking trail and recommended City Council amend Section 12.32.080 of the Columbia Municipal Code (6-0)
- Recommended sign option 1 for the Bolm-Schuhkraft walking trail (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a special use permit for a mini-storage business and a collective bargaining agreement for police telecommunicators. The council also confirmed the appointment of Michael Lawlor as Ward II Alderman and approved 2023 employee benefit renewals.
- Approved Ordinance No. 3628 for mini-storage business at 124 Southwoods Drive (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-33 collective bargaining agreement for telecommunicators (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Employee Benefits Renewal with Cigna and Sunlife (7-0)
- Confirmed Mayoral Appointment of Michael Lawlor for Ward II Alderman (7-0)
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $1,336,187.09 (7-0)
- Accepted Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved minutes of November 7, 2022 Regular and Closed Session meetings (7-0)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for Enterprise Holdings, Inc. to operate a car rental and leasing business. An architectural review for Top Quality Holdings, LLC was withdrawn.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Recommended approval of special use permit for Enterprise Holdings, Inc. at 306 Southport Drive (6-0)
- Withdrew architectural review for Top Quality Holdings, LLC at 302-314 Southport Drive
City Council
The City Council approved a construction bid for Centerville Avenue and authorized a risk management insurance agreement. They also vacated a portion of the Wilson Drive right-of-way and approved over $224,000 in vouchers. Discussions regarding a mini-storage permit and employee benefits were tabled for the next meeting.
- Awarded Centerville Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase 1 to Hank's Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. for $311,321.50 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-32 for IMLRMA insurance renewal at $178,065 (6-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 3627 vacating surplus Wilson Drive right-of-way between Carl and Leo Streets (6-0)
- Approved payment of vouchers totaling $224,687.61 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-31 for a plat of survey and land transfer (6-0)
- Tabled Special Use Permit for mini-storage at 124 Southwoods Dr. until Nov 21
- Tabled 2023 Employee Benefits Renewal until Nov 21
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board reached a consensus to focus on overall park capital priorities for a potential fundraising campaign with the Columbia PLAY Foundation. Members agreed that the policy restricting dogs from the Bolm-Schuhkraft Park walking trail should be changed, and staff was tasked with drafting a new policy. The November meeting was rescheduled to November 29th and the December meeting was cancelled.
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Requested draft policy to allow dogs on Bolm-Schuhkraft Park walking trail
- Rescheduled November meeting to November 29th
- Cancelled December meeting