Columbus public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The board approved the purchase of a CAT 279D3 Compact Track Loader from Ziegler. Members reviewed upcoming road repair estimates for Zurich St/147th Street and Howard Lake Drive, which will be sent to the city council. The board also discussed the sale of an existing road grader and future stormwater pond maintenance needs.
- Approved purchase of CAT 279D3 Compact track loader from Ziegler at state contract price
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved September 7, 2023 agenda
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a request from Universal Services for a conditional use permit amendment. The request involves changing fencing materials and locations and seeking a deviation from city code regarding dumpster enclosures. No final decision was recorded in the provided minutes.
Council
The City Council approved an ordinance to regulate the sale of tobacco products and a resolution to issue temporary licenses to three existing retailers. The updates transition tobacco licensing from Anoka County to the City and include a housekeeping amendment regarding liquor licensing for employees under 21.
- Approved Resolution 23-11 to issue tobacco licenses to existing providers (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-08 amending Chapter 4 regarding tobacco sales and housekeeping amendments (4-0)
- Approved the Publication Summary of Ordinance 23-08 (4-0)