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ColumbiaMO averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$268,300 Typical home value $321,671 +2.5% yr/yr · +29% 5-yr
👮 Police incidents (open data)
32,244 incidents · Sun Jan 1, 2023–Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 100% mapped
other18,919
property13,325
The most recent records from the city police department’s own open-data portal — a recent slice, not full history. Full per-incident records with coordinates (mappable, joinable to individual addresses) are in the public dataset. Source: services.arcgis.com.
👤 Members & officials (99)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Airport Advisory Board
- Gary Thompson
- Randa Rawlins
- Edward Longoria
- Tom Richards
- Matt Jenne
- Raman Puri
- Shane Messenger
- Todd Culley
- Britt Smith
- BJ Hunter
- Mike Burnam
Who’s on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission
- Elke Boyd
- Frank Schmidt
- Carol Elliott
- Janet Godon
- Sam Phillips
- Tommy Fieser
- Jackson Hotaling
- Detlef Ritter
- McKenzie Ortiz
- Bry Mink
- Brad Mitchell
- Christopher Halsey
- Tom Heitmann
- Meg Ross
- Tyler Swearngin
- Thomas Heitmann
- Alexander Hamann
- Ann Marie Gortmaker
- Oliver Swearngin
Who’s on the Board of Health
Who’s on the Building Construction Codes Commission
- Creasy
- Jackson
- Young
- Aaron Decker
- Biggerstaff
- DeYoung
- Katie Partise
- Nina Hennkens
- Shanker
- Weber
Who’s on the Citizens Police Review Board
- Steven Jeffrey
- Stephanie Coleman
- Xavier Lee Scruggs
- Reece Ellis
- Douglas Hunt
- Jamie Thornsberry
- Brandon Barnes
- Denise Balazic
- Stephanie Yoakum
- Harry Castilow
- Edward Robinson
- Maurey Bland
Who’s on the City Council
- Buffaloe
- Foster
- Janet Thompson
- Justin Aldred
- Kip Kendrick
- Peters
Who’s on the Climate and Environment Commission
- Becherer
- Norris
- Gustafson
- Tippett Mosby
Who’s on the Commission on Cultural Affairs
Who’s on the Commission on Human Rights
- Villamil
- Cheryl Miller
- Meera Sood
- Amanda Hinnant
- Diamond Scott
- Lubbering
- Yoakum
- Davis
Who’s on the Community Land Trust Organization Board
- Rhoades
- LaBrunerie
- Bush-Cook
- Head
- Ascani
- Mitchell
- Peters
Who’s on the Housing and Community Development Commission
Who’s on the Loan and Grant Committee
Who’s on the Public Transit Advisory Commission
Who’s on the Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission
Who’s on the Water and Light Advisory Board
- Buffaloe
- Carroll
- Elwood
- Foster
- Peters
- Sample
- Waterman
Who’s on the Youth Advisory Council
- Alamin
- Crumbliss
- Hiles
- Kang
- Sample
Municipal budget
Total revenue$410.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$395.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$82.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$278.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,115 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025487 housing units ($173.2M)
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Housing and Community Development Commission
Commission to review CHDO Request for Proposal and application
The Housing and Community Development Commission is meeting to discuss old business regarding the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Request for Proposal. This includes a review of a CHDO application for 6 Fourth Ave.
- CHDO Request for Proposal
- CHDO Application for 6 Fourth Ave
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11 N. 7th St. Room A, Columbia, MO
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Housing and Community Development Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
11 N. 7th St. Room A,
Columbia, MO
4:00 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of September 30, 2026 Meeting Minutes
HCDC 9.30.2026 Meeting Transcript - Draft
HCDC 9.30.2026 Meeting Audio
Attachments:
V..
NEW BUSINESS
None
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
CHDO Request for Proposal
2026 CHDO Request for Proposal
CHDO Application - CMCA - 6 Fourth Ave
Attachments:
VII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
VIII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
To Be Determined
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
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upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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Printed on 10/21/2026
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission to review work program and civic dialogue results
The commission will hold a work session to discuss a draft of the Planning Commission Work Program and topics overview. The meeting also includes a virtual presentation from Change.Org regarding civic dialogue results.
- Virtual presentation from Change.Org on Civic Dialogue results
- Review of the draft Planning Commission Work Program/Topics Overview
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Columbia City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E Broadway
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Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Work Session
Columbia City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E Broadway
5:30 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 8, 2026 Work Session
Work Session Minutes
Attachments:
V.
SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Virtual Presentation - Change.Org
Change.Org Civic Dialogue - External Results Snapshot
Virtual Presentation Zoom Link
Attachments:
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Planning Commission Work Program/Topics Overview
Staff Report to Planning and Zoning Commission
Work Program (Draft)
Attachments:
VII.
NEXT MEETING DATE - November 5, 2026 @ 5:30 pm (tentative)
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
USB DRIVES PROHIBITED: A speaker who desires to display a presentation must
upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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Printed on 10/16/2026
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Convention and Visitors Advisory Board
300 S. Providence Road, Thomas G. Walton Building
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Personnel Advisory Board
Personnel Advisory Board to discuss labor negotiations and fiscal year changes
The Personnel Advisory Board will meet to discuss labor negotiations, fiscal year changes, and a presentation by Adam Kruse. The board also intends to enter a closed session to discuss specific employee personnel records and employment actions.
- Presentation by Adam Kruse
- Labor negotiations
- Fiscal Year Changes
- Closed session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees
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Columbia Training Center
500 E. Walnut St.
Ste. 108
Columbia, MO 65201
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Personnel Advisory Board
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Annual Meeting
Columbia Training Center
500 E. Walnut St.
Ste. 108
Columbia, MO 65201
5:30 PM
Thursday, November 19, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. September 1, 2026
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
V.
OLD BUSINESS
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Adam Kruse - Presentation
B. Labor negotiations
C. Fiscal Year Changes
IX.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Motion to Go into Closed Session
This item is open to the public. Motion for the Personnel Advisory Board of
the City of Columbia, Missouri to meet on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in
the Columbia Training Center, 500 E. Walnut St., Ste. 108, Columbia,
Missouri, 65201for a Closed Meeting to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining
or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when
personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded as
authorized by Section 610.021 (3) RSMo, and to discuss
individually
identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to
employees or applicants for employment as authorized by Section 610.021
(13) RSMo. This item is closed to the public: See notice of closed meeting.
Closed meeting in Columbia Training Center.
X.
REPORTS
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City of Columbia, Missouri
Printed on 10/20/2026
November 19, 2026
Personnel Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
XI.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
XII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct …
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Tree Board
Tree Board to discuss establishing a City Tree Fund
The Tree Board will meet to discuss research on creating a City Tree Fund and review the FY 2027 budget. The board will also review the process for electing officers and discuss outreach opportunities.
- Research on establishing a City Tree Fund
- Review of FY 2027 budget
- Pridefest registration discussion
- Review of officer election process
- City arborist update on current issues and projects
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City Hall
Conference Room 1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Tree Board
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
Conference Room 1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.
CITY TREE FUND
Phil Teeple, Engineering Manager (Building and Site Development) will join the
discussion regarding research on establishing a City Tree Fund.
V.
TREE BOARD BUDGET
The Board will discuss this year's Pridefest registration. Then review the FY 2027 budget.
VI.
WORK CALENDAR
The Tree Board will hold discussion on upcoming event and outreach opportunities.
VII.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The group will review the process for the election of officers.
VIII.
REPORT FROM LIAISON
The city arborist will give an update to the Tree Board about current issues and upcoming
projects.
IX.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
Individual members of the public will be allowed 3 minutes to address the Tree Board.
Representatives of a group will be allowed 6 minutes, followed by general comments by
the Tree Board and City staff.
X.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The Tree Board will discuss agenda items for the next meeting.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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Printed on 10/15/2026
October 21, 2026
Tree Board
Meeting Agenda
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your ac …
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 4:15 PM
Food Council
Columbia Food Council to discuss findings report and coalition building
The Food Council will meet to review progress on a findings report and follow up on business licensing. The body will also discuss coalition building and the scheduling of future meetings.
- Findings Report progress
- Business licensing follow up
- Coalition building
- Meeting day and time
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Department of Public Health and Human Services
Training Room 1
1005 W. Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203
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Food Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
Department of Public
Health and Human
Services
Training Room 1
1005 W. Worley St.
Columbia, MO 65203
4:15 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft meeting minutes May 20, 2026
Draft meeting minutes 5.20.26.pdf
Attachments:
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
• Findings Report progress
• Business licensing follow up
V.
NEW BUSINESS
• Coalition building
• Meeting day and time
• Relevant food news and events
VI.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
VII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 18, 2026
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
USB DRIVES PROHIBITED: A speaker who desires to display a presentation must
upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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Printed on 10/7/2026
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Public Transit Advisory Commission
Public Transit Advisory Commission to discuss Via and ridership
The commission will review September 2026 ridership data and discuss Via under new business. The meeting also includes updates from Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, and CATSO.
- Review of September 2026 ridership
- Discussion of Via
- Bus Stop Evaluation Matrix
- Future Agenda Topics Survey
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City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO.
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Public Transit Advisory Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO.
5:30 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 2026 minutes
Sept. 15 Minutes.pdf
Attachments:
V.
City Council & Other Commissions Updates: Vision Zero, Disability,
Bike/Ped, CATSO
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Future Agenda Topics Survey
2. Bus Stop Evaluation Matrix
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
Via
VIII.
RIDERSHIP
September 2026 Ridership
september ridership.pdf
Attachments:
IX.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
Zoom link
Zoom
Attachments:
X.
NEXT MEETING DATE - 11/17/2026
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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Printed on 10/15/2026
October 20, 2026
Public Transit Advisory Commission
Meeting Agenda
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
USB DRIVES PROHIBITED: A speaker who desires to display a presentation must
upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Historic Preservation Commission
Information session regarding the Benton-Stephens Historic Neighborhood Survey
This meeting is a public information session regarding the Benton-Stephens Historic Neighborhood Architectural Survey. City staff and consultants will present information about the project and the field work to be performed. No commission business items will be discussed during this meeting.
- Benton-Stephens Historic Neighborhood Architectural Survey
- LG2 Environmental Solutions, Inc. selected for survey work
- Ordinance # 026288 authorizing financial assistance agreement
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Conference Room 1C
City Hall
701 E. Broadway
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Historic Preservation Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Historic Neighborhood Survey
Benton-Stephens NW
Conference Room 1C
City Hall
701 E. Broadway
6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The purpose of this meeting is to provide interested parties with information about the
Benton-Stephens Historic Neighborhood Architectural Survey. Although it is likely that a
quorum of the Historic Preservation Commission will be in attendance at the meeting, the
meeting will be led by City staff and information will be presented by the consultant. No
commission business items will be discussed.
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Benton-Stephens Northwest Historic Neighborhood Survey
Locator Map
Attachments:
At their April 20, 20226 meeting, the Columbia City Council voted to authorize a financial
assistance agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a portion of
the Benton-Stephens Historic Neighborhood Architectural Survey. (Ordinance # 026288)
LG2 Environmental Solutions, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida was selected to complete the
survey, which requires their team to photograph and research all structures within the
survey area. Activity will not require their team members to enter private property. All
work shall be completed from public rights-of-way.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the consultants to introduce
their team to members of the community and to provide residents with ba …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM
City Council
City Council to discuss legislative priorities
The City Council will meet for a pre-council session to review a presentation on legislative priorities. The agenda does not list any items for formal decision.
- Legislative Priorities Discussion presentation
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City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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City Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Pre-Council
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
6:00 PM
Monday, October 19, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Legislative Priorities Discussion
Presentation
Attachments:
II.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & TOPICS
III.
ANY OTHER ITEMS COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
IV.
ADJOURNMENT
Tentative Future Agenda Topics
-November 2, 2026: Special Event Ordinance Revision Updates; Generative
Operations Conversation
-November 9, 2026: Closed; Flock Public Hearing
-November 16, 2026: Closed; Snow and Ice Discussion
-November 30, 2026: Vehicle Stops Data
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
USB DRIVES PROHIBITED: A speaker who desires to display a presentation must
upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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Printed on 10/15/2026
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council
City Council to consider $43 million for electric and water meter infrastructure
The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, short-term rental permits, and a property purchase for a municipal animal shelter. The body is also reviewing budget appropriations for infrastructure and public health contracts.
- Appropriating $43,000,000 for electric and water metering infrastructure improvements
- Purchase of property at 1300 Boone Industrial Drive for a city/county municipal animal shelter
- Rezoning 702 W. Sexton Road from District R-2 to District M-C
- Setting a public hearing for community input regarding the Flock camera system
- Appropriating $4,600,000 for FY 2026 end-of-year departmental budget adjustments
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City Hall
Council Chamber
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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>>Council Member Elwood: >>Council Member Sample: HERE. >>Mayor Buffaloe: GOOD EVENING. IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME TO A CITY COUNCIL MEETING LET ME DO A QUICK OVERVIEW OF OUR AGENDA PROCESS AND PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS. FOR US, UNDER ITEMS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA, THOSE ITEMS TYPICALLY DON'T HAVE A PRESENTATION WITH THEM AND THERE'S NO PUBLIC COMMENT WITH THEM. SIMILARLY UNDER INTRO AND FIRST READ THOSE ARE ITEMS UNDER INTRODUCTION TONIGHT, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A PUBLIC PRESENTATION WITH THEM BUT IF THEY HAVE AN ASTERISK THAT MEANS THEY WILL BE UNDER CONSENT AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING, IF THEY DON'T HAVE AN ASTERISK THEY WOULD BE UNDER CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND ITEMS THAT ARE PUBLIC SPEAKING, THE PUBLIC HAS MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK. YOU CAN TALK DURING PUBLIC HEARING, TALK ON OLD BUSINESS, NEW BUSINESS. AT THE END THERE IS GENERAL COMMENTS. WE ASK ON ITEMS ON OUR COUNCIL AGENDA YOU KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO THE LEGISLATION BEING DISCUSSED. AT THE END YOU CAN TALK ABOUT WHATEVER YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT FOR THREE MINUTES. WE ASK IF YOU WILL RESPECT THE TIME LIMITS, IF YOU ARE PART OF AN ORGANIZATION IMPACTED YOU CAN REQUEST FIVE MINUTES, LET ME KNOW SO I CAN MAKE SURE THE TIMER WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TIME YOU HAVE LEFT AND THE DESIGNER IS ON A PODIUM, WHEN IT IS READ YOUR TIME IS UP. AND WE DO ASK FOR PEOPLE TO RESPECT THE TIME LIMITS SO EVERYONE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AT A COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SO WE ARE NOT HERE UNTIL TUESDAY. WE ASK FOR PEOPLE …
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City Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall
Council Chamber
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
7:00 PM
Monday, October 19, 2026
I.
INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Previous Minutes
Approval and Adjustment of Agenda Including Consent Agenda
II.
SPECIAL ITEMS
SI19-26
Recognition of Youth Delegation to Our Sister City, Hakusan, Japan.
III.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BC10-26
Board and Commission Applicants.
List
Attachments:
IV.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
SPC52-26
Matthew Schacht - Update on Vidwest's negotiations with the City of
Columbia and the future of community media funding.
Scheduled Public Comment Form
Attachments:
SPC53-26
Therese Folsom - Neighbors for Safe and Healthy Environments, new
organization to reduce pesticide use in Columbia.
Scheduled Public Comment Form
Attachments:
V.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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October 19, 2026
City Council
Meeting Agenda
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
B269-26A
Authorizing and ratifying a commercial sale contract with Chi Baby LLC, as
amended, for the purchase of property located at 1300 Boone Industrial
Drive to be used as a city/county municipal animal shelter.
(Continued at the October 5, 2026 Council Meeting.)
[Read & Vote/Mayor]
Recommended Action:
Supplemental Council Memo 10.19.2026
Supplemental - Draft Shelter and Animal Care RFP
Supplemental - Draft Shelter and Veterinary Services RFP
Supplemental - 1300 Boone Industrial Drive Risk R …
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
B276-26 — Passed
4 nay · 3 yea
Barbara Buffaloe yea · Betsy Peters yea · Valerie Carroll nay · Jacquelyn Sample nay · Vera Elwood yea · Christina Hartman nay · Sharon Geuea Jones nay
B274-26 — Passed
6 yea · 1 nay
Barbara Buffaloe yea · Betsy Peters yea · Valerie Carroll yea · Jacquelyn Sample yea · Vera Elwood yea · Christina Hartman yea · Sharon Geuea Jones nay
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Railroad Advisory Board
Railroad Advisory Board to review grant updates and traffic reports
The Railroad Advisory Board will meet to discuss traffic reports and receive updates on several initiatives. The agenda includes status reports on the EDA Grant, the CRISI Grant, and a Request for Expressions of Interest.
- Update on EDA Grant
- Update on CRISI Grant
- Update on Request for Expressions of Interest
- Review of traffic reports
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City Hall
Conference Room 1C
701 E Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Railroad Advisory Board
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall
Conference Room 1C
701 E Broadway
Columbia, MO
8:00 AM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Approval of Minutes
Meeting Minutes Draft 08 13 26
Attachments:
V.
FINANCIAL REPORTS as availalbe
VI.
TRAFFIC REPORTS
a) Traffic Reports
[email protected]_20261002_100232
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Attachments:
VII.
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
a) Update EDA Grant
b) Update Request for Expressions of Interest
c) Update CRISI Grant
VIII.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORTS
IX.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
X.
NEXT MEETING DATE
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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Printed on 10/13/2026
October 15, 2026
Railroad Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
USB DRIVES PROHIBITED: A speaker who desires to display a presentation must
upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission to hold public hearing on Smithton Park
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding Smithton Park. The body will also review monthly, capital project, and recreation services reports.
- Public hearing: Smithton Park
- Discussion of December and February Commission meetings
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ARC Meeting Room
1701 W. Ash
Columbia, MO
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Parks and Recreation Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
ARC Meeting Room
1701 W. Ash
Columbia, MO
6:30 PM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September2026Minutes.pdf
Attachments:
IV.
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORT
September 2026 monthly report.pdf
Attachments:
V.
STAFF PRESENTATION
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
- Smithton Park
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
- December and February Commission meetings
VIII.
REPORTS
- Council items
- Bicycle and Pedestrian report
- Capital project report
- Recreation Services report
IX.
STAFF COMMENTS
X.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
XI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
XII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Nov. 19, 2026
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October 15, 2026
Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Agenda
XIII.
ADJOURNMENT
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Citizens Police Review Board
Citizens Police Review Board to discuss annual report and officer elections
The board will meet to address old business including the Annual Aggregate Report and the election of officers. The meeting includes a report from the Human Rights Commission and a planned closed session to discuss protected records.
- Annual Aggregate Report
- Election of Officers
- Human Rights Commission Report
- Closed session regarding records CPRB 2026-0006, CPRB 2026-0007, and CPRB 2026-0008
police-oversightgovernment-administrationpublic-records
City Hall Council Chambers 701 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
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Citizens Police Review Board
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall Council
Chambers 701 East
Broadway Columbia,
Missouri
6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Open Session Minutes September 9, 2026
Draft Open Session Minutes September 9, 2026
Attachments:
Draft Closed Session Minutes September 9, 2026
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Annual Aggregate Report
Election of Officers
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
Next Meeting Date (Veterans Day)
VII.
REPORTS
Human Rights Commission Report
VIII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
IX.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY MEMBERS AND STAFF
X.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS RECORDS WHICH
ARE PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE BY LAW, PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 610.021(14) AND 590.502, RSMo
CPRB 2026-0006 / AD 2026-0051
CPRB 2026-0007 / AD 2026-0061
CPRB 2026-0008 / AD 2026-0071
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Citizens Police Review Board
Meeting Agenda
XI.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 11, 2026
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Water and Light Advisory Board
Water and Light Advisory Board to vote on transmission line project
The board will review August financial statements for water and electric services and a preliminary power cost adjustment report. Members will discuss a solar PPA, an electric cost of service and rate study, and a draft irrigation ordinance. The meeting includes a vote on a transmission line project.
- Transmission line project vote
- Discussion of draft irrigation ordinance
- Solar PPA presentation
- Electric cost of service and rate study scope of work
- August financial statements for water and electric
utilitieselectricitywaterinfrastructurerates
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Water and Light Advisory Board
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E Broadway
Columbia, MO
8:00 AM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Approval of Minutes
Meeting Minutes Draft 09 09 26
Attachments:
V.
FINANCIAL REPORTS as available
a) Monthly Financial Reports-Water
Water Financial Statements - August
Attachments:
b) Monthly Financial Reports-Electric
Electric Financial Statements - August
Attachments:
VI.
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
a) Monthly Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Report
PCA Board Report - October 2026 Preliminary True-Up
Attachments:
b) Council Item Update
Council Item Updates - October 2026
Attachments:
c) Solar PPA
WLAB 2026 Solar PPA Presentation
Attachments:
d) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Dedication
e) Electric Cost of Service and Rate Study
Electric Cost of Service - Scope of Work
Attachments:
VII.
REPORTS
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Water and Light Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
a) Board Education/Development Process
Training Opportunities
Attachments:
b) Discussion Regarding Annual Report Status
c) Discuss IRP and Council Work Session-October 12
d) Prepare for Annual Public Input Meeting-November 4
e) Transmission Line Project Vote
i) Public Comment
Irrigation Ordinance - Draft
Attachments:
f) Discuss Property Development Concept Review Process
g) Discussion Regarding Irrigation Ordinance
Irrigati …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Parking Advisory Commission
Parking Advisory Commission to discuss visioning and maintenance updates
The Parking Advisory Commission will meet to discuss new visioning for the commission. The body will also review updates on maintenance projects, revenue, and the Parking Manager position.
- Maintenance Project Updates
- PARCS Update
- Revenue review
- Parking Manager Position
- PAC Visioning
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Parking Advisory Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Maintenance Project Updates
PARCS Update
Revenue
Parking Manager Position
MacKay GO
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
PAC Visioning
VII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
Zoom Link
Hyperlink
Attachments:
VIII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 17th 2026 3:00pm
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Youth Advisory Council
Youth Advisory Council to discuss youth safety and council membership
The Youth Advisory Council will hear a presentation on youth safety from a School Resource Officer. Members will also review the council's mission statement and discuss changes to membership.
- School Resource Officer Presentation on Youth Safety
- Honeysuckle Removal Activity Planning
- YAC Mission Statement Review
- Changes to YAC Membership
- Planning for Social Media Takeovers, Volunteer Opportunities, and Youth Summit
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City Hall
Conference Room 1C
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Youth Advisory Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular
City Hall
Conference Room 1C
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes - September 15, 2026
YAC - Draft Minutes - September 2026
Attachments:
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
School Resource Officer Presentation on Youth Safety
Honeysuckle Removal Activity Planning
YAC Mission Statement Review
Changes to YAC Membership
Planning Future Events
-Social Media Takeovers
-Volunteer Opportunities
-Youth Summit
V.
GENERAL COMMENTS
VI.
NEXT MEETING DATE
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Human Services Commission
Commission to discuss FY2027 Social Service RFP
The Human Services Commission will meet to discuss the City of Columbia's FY2027 Social Service Request for Proposals (RFP). The meeting also includes a report from the Housing and Community Development Commission representative.
- City of Columbia FY2027 Social Service RFP
- Housing and Community Development Commission Representative Report
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1005 West Worley, Columbia, MO 65203
Training Room 1
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Human Services Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
1005 West Worley,
Columbia, MO 65203
Training Room 1
6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes - 04/14/2026
HSC Minutes _04142026.pdf
Attachments:
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
V.
NEW BUSINESS
City of Columbia FY2027 Social Service RFP
VI.
REPORTS
Housing and Community Development Commission Representative Report
Staff Report
VII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
VIII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 10, 2026
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Board of Adjustment
Board to consider sign variance for 1800 I-70 Drive SW
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a commercial sign. The board will determine if the applicant may deviate from standard setback requirements.
- Case # 236-2026: Request for a 22.5-foot variance to install a 30-foot tall sign at 1800 I-70 Drive SW
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Columbia City Hall
City Council Chambers
701 E. Broadway
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KNOWS. >>. >> OCTOBER 13 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING SHALL COME TO ORDER. PLEASE CALL ROLE. >> DON'T FORGET YOU MUST PRESS THE MICROPHONE BUTTON TO BE BROADCAST. MISS GAINES IS ABSENT. >> MR. MINCHEW. >> MR. NORGARD. >> MR. ROGERS. >> AND MR. SHARP. >> HERE. >> YOU HAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, YOU HAVE A QUORUM BY WHICH TO CONDUCT BUSINESS. >> IS THERE A MOTION IN THE SECOND TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOVED BY MINCHEW, SECOND BY ROGERS. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >> MINUTES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS, ANY ADDITIONS TO THE MINUTES? I SAW A MINOR DATA COLLECTION UNDER SECTION 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MY FIRST STATEMENT INDICATES JULY 2014 THROUGH 2026. THAT SHOULD BE 14 2026. >> WE WILL VERIFY THAT AND MAKE CORRECTIONS AS NECESSARY. >> JUST WANT TO CLARIFY WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. >> THANK YOU. >> IS THERE A MOTION AND A SECOND TO APPROVE THE MINUTES? >> SO MOVED. >> SECOND BY ROGERS, ALL IN FAVOR. NONE OPPOSED. WOULD THE COURT REPORTER PLEASE START SWEARING IN STAFF? OKAY, WE WILL NOW OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE 236 - 2026. A REQUEST BY CALEB COLBERT ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF MCLARTY RE LLC, OWNERS SEEKING A VARIANCE FOR SECTION 29 - 4.848 UDC, APPLICANT SEEKS TO INSTALL A FREESTANDING SIGN CONTAINING A MAXIMUM OF 128 FEET OF SIGN AREA LOCATED 10 FEET FROM THE SITE PROPERTY WITH I-70 DRIVE SOUTHWEST. PURSUANT TO SECTION 29.8 TABLE 4.8 EIGHT SUCH SIGN WOULD BE REQUIRED TO BE SET BACK FROM THE I-70 DRIVE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE BY A MINIMUM OF 32.5 . APPLICANT IS SEEKING APPRO …
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Board of Adjustment
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting
Columbia City Hall
City Council Chambers
701 E. Broadway
7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 15, 2026 Regular Meerting
Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
V.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case # 236-2026
A request by Caleb Colbert (attorney), on behalf of McLarty RE LLC
(owners), seeking a variance from Sec. 29-4.8 of the Unified Development
Code (UDC). The applicant seeks to install a 30-foot tall freestanding sign,
containing a maximum of 128 sq. ft. of sign area, that would be located
10-feet from the subject site's property line shared with I-70 Drive SW.
Pursuant to Sec. 29-4.8, Table 4.8-8 such a sign would be required to be
setback from the site's I-70 Drive SW property line a minimum of 32.5-feet.
The applicant is seeking approval of a 22.5-foot variance from the Board
to allow said sign to be installed in its desired location. The subject
1.10-acre M-C zoned site is presently improved with a surface parking lot
used to display commercial vehicles for Machens Ford and is addressed
1800 I-70 Drive SW. (This matter was tabled at the September 15, 2026
Board of Adjustment meeting).
Staff Report to Board of Adjustment
Locator Maps
Application & Denial Letter
Applicant Correspondence & Variance Criteria Responses
Public Hearing Ad and Parties in Interest Letter & List
Attachments:
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 4:15 PM
Commission on Cultural Affairs
Commission on Cultural Affairs to discuss Artist Laureate and funding
The Commission will review nominees for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss the Artist Laureate Program process and receive updates on the Columbia Arts Fund and FY26 and FY27 funding status.
- Nominees for Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary
- Funding Process Sub-Committee Membership
- Artist Laureate Program Process Update
- Columbia Arts Fund Update
- Status of FY26 and FY27 Funding
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City Hall
Council Chambers
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Commission on Cultural Affairs
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall
Council Chambers
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
4:15 PM
Monday, October 12, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from Sept. 14, 2026
9.14.26 Draft Minutes
Attachments:
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Nominees for Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary
Funding Process Sub-Committee Membership
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
Artist Laureate Program Process Update
VII.
REPORTS
Commission
Secretary's Report
Standing Committee on Public Art
Staff
Artist Laureate
Columbia Arts Fund Update
Columbia Values Diversity Celebration
Agency Assistance
Status of FY26 and FY27 Funding
VIII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
IX.
NEXT MEETING DATE
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Commission on Cultural Affairs
Meeting Agenda
X.
ADJOURNMENT
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Approved a Motion
10 yea · 2 present
Molly Froidl yea · Diana Moxon yea · Stacey Thompson yea · Kathleen Murphy present · Kate Nolte yea · Spencer Thompson yea · Greg Aker present · Sarah Howard yea · Symonne Sparks yea · Jamie Scheppers yea · Ashlee Christiansen yea · Enola White yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Approved a Motion
10 yea · 2 present
Molly Froidl yea · Diana Moxon yea · Stacey Thompson yea · Kathleen Murphy present · Kate Nolte yea · Spencer Thompson yea · Greg Aker present · Sarah Howard yea · Symonne Sparks yea · Jamie Scheppers yea · Ashlee Christiansen yea · Enola White yea
TMP-34344 — Approved a Motion
10 yea · 2 present
Molly Froidl yea · Diana Moxon yea · Stacey Thompson yea · Kathleen Murphy present · Kate Nolte yea · Spencer Thompson yea · Greg Aker present · Sarah Howard yea · Symonne Sparks yea · Jamie Scheppers yea · Ashlee Christiansen yea · Enola White yea
TMP-34345 — Approved a Motion
10 yea · 2 present
Molly Froidl yea · Diana Moxon yea · Stacey Thompson yea · Kathleen Murphy present · Kate Nolte yea · Spencer Thompson yea · Greg Aker present · Sarah Howard yea · Symonne Sparks yea · Jamie Scheppers yea · Ashlee Christiansen yea · Enola White yea
ADJOURNMENT — Approved a Motion
10 yea · 2 present
Molly Froidl yea · Diana Moxon yea · Stacey Thompson yea · Kathleen Murphy present · Kate Nolte yea · Spencer Thompson yea · Greg Aker present · Sarah Howard yea · Symonne Sparks yea · Jamie Scheppers yea · Ashlee Christiansen yea · Enola White yea
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Water and Light Advisory Board
City Council and Water & Light Advisory Board to discuss 2026 Resource Plan
The City Council and Water & Light Advisory Board will hold a joint work session. The meeting focuses on the 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and proposed Missouri Electric projects.
- 2026 Resource Plan Presentation
- Proposed Missouri Electric Projects
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City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 e Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Water and Light Advisory Board
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Joint Work Session
City Council and
Water & Light Advisory Board (WLAB)
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 e Broadway
Columbia, MO
6:00 PM
Monday, October 12, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Integrated Resource Plan Discussion
2026 Resource Plan Presentation
2026 Resource Plan Presentation All Appendixes
Proposed Missouri Electric Projects
WLAB IRP Updated Memo
Attachments:
II.
ANY OTHER ITEMS COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
III.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
City Council
City Council and Water & Light Advisory Board to discuss 2026 Resource Plan
The City Council and Water & Light Advisory Board will hold a joint work session. The meeting focuses on the 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and proposed Missouri Electric projects.
- 2026 Resource Plan Presentation
- Proposed Missouri Electric Projects
- WLAB IRP Updated Memo
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City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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City Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Joint Work Session
City Council and
Water & Light Advisory Board (WLAB)
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
6:00 PM
Monday, October 12, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Integrated Resource Plan Discussion
2026 Resource Plan Presentation
2026 Resource Plan Presentation All Appendixes
Proposed Missouri Electric Projects
WLAB IRP Updated Memo
Attachments:
II.
ANY OTHER ITEMS COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
III.
ADJOURNMENT
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee
Violence Prevention Advisory Committee to discuss strategic plan and landscape analysis
The committee will review community feedback regarding the Violence Reduction Strategic Plan. The meeting includes discussions on a Community Violence Intervention Landscape Analysis and an update report for the City Council.
- Violence Reduction Strategic Plan Community Feedback Sessions
- Community Violence Intervention Landscape Analysis Convening
- OVP City Council Update Report
- NoCAP Update
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✓ Decided: Violence Prevention Advisory Committee discusses strategic plan and staffing
The committee reviewed feedback from the Boys and Girls Club and discussed the Community Violence Landscape Analysis. Staff provided updates on staffing recommendations presented to City Council and the NoCAP program. No formal votes on policy or funding were recorded.
- Approved agenda
- Approved minutes
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO, 65201
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Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO, 65201
1:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Violence Reduction Strategic Plan Community Feedback Sessions
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Violence Intervention Landscape Analysis Convening
OVP City Council Update Report
VII.
REPORTS
NoCAP Update
VIII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
IX.
NEXT MEETING DATE
X.
ADJOURNMENT
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accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
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City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Minutes
Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee
1:00 PM
City Hall
Conference Room
1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO, 65201
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Tasca T., seconded by Connor M.
Dan Hanneken, Charles Jackson, Anthony Johnson, Connor McGowan, Jerrell
Morton, Joanne Nelson, Marcus Richardson, Rodney Stewart, Tasca Tolson,
Shanelle Moore, Helen Porter and Donte Bernard
Present:
12 -
Jared Drummond, Ken Rice and Daniel Feldman
Excused:
3 -
Roger Johnson and Matthew Stephens
Absent:
2 -
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Connor M., Seconded by MUPD
V. OLD BUSINESS
Violence Reduction Strategic Plan Community Feedback Sessions
Committee was impressed with the Boys and Girls Club feedback session.
Committee member inquired about the status of the Community Violence Landscape
Analysis and asked about satisfaction with the results of the analysis.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Community Violence Intervention Landscape Analysis Convening
Committee members raised questions about the Community Violence Landscape
analysis, asking whether the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) had an intervention plan
after the CVLA convening.
A committee member asked about affirming monthly meetings with Community-Based
Organizations (CBOs), with and without the OVP, and whether committee members or
representatives could attend.
Committee members expressed excitement and curiosity for …
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of Health
Columbia Board of Health to revisit limits on number of dogs and cats kept at one location
The Columbia Board of Health meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services Training Room 1, 1005 W. Worley St. The main substantive item is old business: amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, specifically Sec. 5-60, which limits the number of dogs and cats kept at one location. The board will also approve its agenda and the draft minutes of its September 10, 2026 meeting, hear a Director's Report from Rebecca Roesslet, and take general comments from the public, members, and staff. The next meeting is set for November 12, 2026.
- Old business: amending Chapter 5 of the City Code and Sec. 5-60 on the limit of dogs and cats kept at one location
- Approval of draft Board of Health meeting minutes from 09.10.2026
- Director's Report presented by Rebecca Roesslet
- General comments by public, members, and staff
- Next meeting date: November 12, 2026
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services
Training Room 1
1005 W. Worley St
Columbia, MO
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Board of Health
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
Columbia/Boone County
Public Health & Human
Services
Training Room 1
1005 W. Worley St
Columbia, MO
5:30 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BOH Draft Meeting Minutes 09.10.2026
BOH Draft Meeting Minutes 09.10.2026
Attachments:
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
Amending Chapter 5 of the City Code Relating to Limitation Upon Number of
Dogs and Cats Kept at one Location
Chapter 5 of City Code relating to limitation upon number of dogs and cats kept
Revisions to Chapter 5 of City Code relating to limitation upon number of dogs a
Sec.5-60. Limitation upon number of dogs and cats kept Current Ordinance
Attachments:
V.
NEW BUSINESS
VI.
REPORTS
Director's Report - Rebecca Roesslet
VII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
VIII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 12, 2026
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Columbia Sports Commission
Columbia Sports Commission to review 2027 events and funding
The Columbia Sports Commission will meet to review staff reports and activities. The agenda includes a report on funding and events scheduled for 2027.
- September Sports Commission Report
- Sports Sales Staff Activities report
- Report on Upcoming 2027 Events and Funding
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Columbia Sports Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
Columbia Sports
Fieldhouse Meeting
Room - 4251 Philips Farm
Rd, Columbia, MO
12:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS AND ROLL CALL
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September Meeting Minutes
V.
OLD BUSINESS
No New Business to discuss
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business to discuss
VII.
STAFF REPORTS
September Sports Commission Report
Sports Sales Staff Activities
Report on Upcoming 2027 Events and Funding
VIII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
IX.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 12, 2026
X.
ADJOURNMENT
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission to hold hearings on two rezoning requests
The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at 701 E Broadway. The meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests: about 6.6 acres near E Richland Road and S Rolling Hills Road from PD to M-C, and 0.44 acres at 713 Hunt Avenue from R-1 to R-2. The agenda also includes approval of the September 24, 2026 minutes, public and staff comments, and a tentative next meeting date of November 5, 2026.
- Public hearing on Case # 246-2026: rezone about 6.6 acres from PD to M-C, located 430 feet west of E Richland Road and S Rolling Hills Road on the south side of Richland Road
- Public hearing on Case # 247-2026: rezone 0.44 acres from R-1 to R-2, near Hunt Avenue and Patsy Lane, including 713 Hunt Avenue
- Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 regular meeting
- Public comments and staff/commissioner comments scheduled
- Next meeting date listed as November 5, 2026 at 7 pm (tentative)
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Columbia City Hall
Council Chambers
701 E Broadway
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>> OCTOBER 8, 2026 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING WILL COME TO ORDER. >>Commissioner Stanton: PRESENT. >>Commissioner Stockton: HERE. >>Commissioner Trachtenberg: HERE. >>Commissioner Walters: HERE. >>Commissioner Brodssky: HERE. >>Commissioner Darr: HERE. >>Commissioner Grabau: HERE. >>Commissioner Gray: HERE. >>Commissioner Lowe: HERE. >> NINE, YOU HAVE A QUORUM. >>Commissioner Darr: ANY CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA. >> THERE ARE NOT CERTAIN. >>Commissioner Darr: MOTION. >>Commissioner Gray: MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. >>Commissioner Darr: MOTION MADE BY COMMISSIONER GRADE, THUMBS UP APPROVAL. UNANIMOUS ROVAL. WE'VE ALL RECEIVED COPIES OF THE E MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 24TH, THANK YOU. ANY CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS? SEEING NONE IS THERE A MOTION. >>Commissioner Gray: MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. >>Commissioner Darr: SECOND, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GRAY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STANTON, THUMBS UP APPROVAL. SEVEN YESES WITH TWO ABSTENTIONS. ALL RIGHT, WITH THAT WE CAN START OUR PUBLIC HEARING. OUR FIRST CASE THIS EVENING IS CASE 246 -, REQUEST BY A CIVIL GROUP ON BEHALF OF DEAN BERGSTROM TO REZONE 6 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM THE P-D DISTRICT TO THE MIXED-USE CORRIDOR DISTRICT, SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED 340 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST RICHLAND ROAD AND SOUTH ROLLING HILLS ROAD ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RICHLAND ROAD. MAY I HAVE A STAFF REPORT PLEASE. >> AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED THIS IS A VACANT LOT SOUTH OF THIS INTERSECTION OF RICHLAND ROAD AND AUGUSTINE DRIVE, 6.6 A …
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Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting
Columbia City Hall
Council Chambers
701 E Broadway
7:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 24, 2026 Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
V.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Case # 246-2026
A request by A Civil Group (agent), on behalf of Dean Bergstrom (owner), for
approval to rezone approximately 6.6 acres of property from the PD (Planned
Development) district to the M-C (Mixed Use - Corridor) district. The subject
site is located 430 feet west of the intersection of E Richland Road and S
Rolling Hills Road on the south side of Richland Road.
Staff Report to Planning and Zoning Commission
Locator Maps
Zoning Graphic
2010 PUD Tract Map
2010 Statement of Intent
2010 Development Agreement
Attachments:
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Case # 247-2026
A request by Simon & Struemph Engineering (agent), on behalf of LMFC
Investments, LLC (owner), for approval to rezone 0.44 acres of property from
the R-1 (One-family Dwelling) district to the R-2 (Two-family Dwelling) district.
The subject site is located around 270 feet south of the intersection of Hunt
Avenue and Patsy Lane, and includes the address 713 Hunt Avenue.
Staff Report to Planning and Zoning Commission
Locator Maps
Zoning Graphic
Attachments:
VI.
PUBLIC CO …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TMP-34289 — Approved a Motion
6 yea · 3 nay
Anthony Stanton yea · Robert Walters yea · David Brodsky nay · Les Gray nay · Cody Darr yea · Andrew Grabau yea · Kate Stockton yea · Shane Lowe yea · Joanna Trachtenberg nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Disabilities Commission
Police and Fire Chiefs to present on services and accessibility
The Disabilities Commission will hear presentations from the Police and Fire Chiefs regarding accessibility and services. The commission will also review the September Senator Chuck Graham Award Ceremony.
- Presentation by Police Chief Jill Schlude and Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer on services and accessibility
- Review of the Senator Chuck Graham Award Ceremony
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701 East Broadway
Columbia, Missouri
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Disabilities Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall
Council Chambers
701 East Broadway
Columbia, Missouri
3:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Statement by Chair on Virtual Participation
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DRAFT September 10, 2026 Disabilities Commission Meeting Minutes
V.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Commission allows time for public comments or questions at the beginning of
each meeting to address the commission on items listed on the agenda or matters of
public business not listed on the agenda, but within the purview of the commission
(limited to 3 minutes).
VI.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Jill Schlude, Police Chief of Columbia Police Department, and Brian
Schaeffer, Fire Chief of Columbia Fire Department, to present to
Commission on services and accessibility
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Senator Chuck Graham Award Ceremony in September
VIII.
REPORTS
Future Agenda Items
Chair
Staff Report
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
Public Transit Advisory Commission
Safe Streets for All Working Group
University of Missouri Committee for Persons with Disabilities
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IX.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
X.
NEXT MEETING DATE: November 12, 2026
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Virtual participation in this meeting is available for any individuals reasonably prevented
from in-person attendance pursu …
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Columbia P&Z revisits data center zoning rules at Oct. 8 work session
The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission meets in a work session on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Columbia City Hall, 701 E Broadway, Conference Room 1A/1B. The main substantive item is continued discussion of Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions covering data center use specific standards and conditional use permit criteria. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and of the September 24, 2026 work session minutes, and notes a tentative next meeting on October 22, 2026. No votes on the data center revisions are listed on this agenda; the item appears as old business discussion.
- Old business: UDC revisions on data center use specific standards and conditional use permit criteria
- Staff report and a 'Data Centers - Electric Presentation' listed as attachments
- Change.Org Civic Dialogue Results Snapshot included with the data center item
- Approval of September 24, 2026 work session minutes
- Next meeting tentatively set for October 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm
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Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E Broadway
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Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Work Session
Columbia City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E Broadway
5:30 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 24, 2026 Work Session
Work Session Minutes
Attachments:
V.
OLD BUSINESS
A. UDC Revisions - Data Center Use Specific Standards &
Conditional Use Permit Criteria
Staff Report to Planning and Zoning Commission
Data Centers - Electric Presentation
Change.Org Civic Dialogue Results Snapshot
Attachments:
VI.
NEXT MEETING DATE - October 22, 2026 @ 5:30 pm (tentative)
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
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Commission on Human Rights
Columbia Human Rights Commission to weigh mental health board recommendation letter
The Columbia Commission on Human Rights meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1A at 701 E Broadway. Under old business, the commission takes up a recommendation letter to the City Council concerning a mental health board or commission. Members will also set a date for the November meeting, hear reports including CPRB, and take public comment. The agenda ends with a motion to go into closed session to discuss pending cases under Section 610.021(1) RSMo, covering legal actions or litigation and confidential communications with attorneys.
- Recommendation letter to the City Council on a mental health board/commission (old business)
- Approval of draft minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting, plus closed meeting minutes
- Setting the date for the November meeting
- Reports including CPRB and other reports
- Motion to enter closed session on pending cases under Section 610.021(1) RSMo
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701 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65205
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Commission on Human Rights
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular
Conference Room 1A
701 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65205
5:30 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft minutes from 09 01 2026
09 September 01 HRC Meeting Minutes-Draft
Attachments:
Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes from 09 01 2026
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Recommendation Letter to the City Council - Mental Health
Board/Commission
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
Determine Meeting Date for November Meeting
VII.
REPORTS
CPRB
Other Reports
VIII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
IX.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Motion to go into Closed Session to Discuss Pending Cases Pursuant to Section
610.021(1) RSMo legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving public
governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public
governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys.
X.
NEXT MEETING DATE
Next meeting November 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION — Approved a Motion
4 yea · 2 present
Meera Sood yea · Paige Lubbering yea · Penny Kuhns-Knarr present · Liz Townsend Bird yea · Joseph Jefferies yea · Reese Holcomb present
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Historic Preservation Commission
Columbia Historic Preservation Commission meets Oct. 6; no demolition permits on the agenda
The Columbia Historic Preservation Commission holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Conference Room 1B. The agenda includes approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes, staff reports on the Benton-Stephens NW Survey Project and Preservation Plan Publication, and old business on officer elections and Katy Station & Broadway Diner updates. New business covers a Council report on waiving a real estate investor requirement for an open position and the CLG Conference in Jefferson City on October 16. No demolition permit applications were received for review at this meeting.
- No demolition permit applications were received for this meeting
- Staff reports: Benton-Stephens NW Survey Project updates and Preservation Plan Publication
- Old business: officer elections; Katy Station & Broadway Diner updates (if available)
- New business: Council report on waiving real estate investor requirement for an open position
- CLG Conference in Jefferson City on Friday, October 16
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Historic Preservation Commission
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting
Conference Room 1B
5:30 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
HPC MINUTES 09012026
Attachments:
V.
DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATIONS
No permit applications were received for review at this meeting.
VI.
STAFF REPORTS
A. Benton-Stephens NW Survey Project Updates
B. Preservation Plan Publication
VII.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Officer Elections
B. Katy Station & Broadway Diner Updates (If available)
VIII.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Council Report RE: Waiving Real Estate Investor Requirement for Open
Position
B. CLG Conference - Jefferson City, October 16 (Friday)
IX.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
X.
NEXT MEETING DATE - November 3rd, 5:30 PM
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council
Columbia City Council holds special closed meeting on employee personnel matters
The Columbia City Council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. The only substantive item is a motion to go into a closed meeting, not open to the public, to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees and individually identifiable personnel records under Sections 610.021(3) and 610.021(13) RSMo. The agenda then lists adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Motion to enter a closed meeting to discuss employee hiring, firing, discipline, or promotion under Section 610.021(3) RSMo
- Closed session also covers individually identifiable personnel records and performance ratings under Section 610.021(13) RSMo
- Closed meeting to be held in Conference Room 1C at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway
- No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes appear on this special agenda
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✓ Decided: City Council held a closed meeting regarding personnel matters
The Columbia City Council held a special meeting to vote on moving into a closed session. The council met in closed session to discuss employee hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting, and personnel records pursuant to Missouri revised statutes.
- Approved motion to enter closed meeting (6-0)
- Adjourned closed meeting at approximately 7:11 p.m.
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Conference Room 1C
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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City Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Special
City Hall
Conference Room 1C
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
5:30 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
I.
INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
This item is open to the public: Motion for the City Council to go into a Closed Meeting
to discuss the:
- Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental
body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded pursuant to
Section 610.021(3) RSMo; and
- Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to
employees or applicants for employment pursuant to Section 610.021(13) RSMo.
This item is closed to the public: Closed Meeting in Conference Room 1C.
II.
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
City Hall
Conference Room 1C
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Special
I. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
The City Council met on October 6, 2026 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room
1C of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri.
Council Member Jacque Sample, Council Member Sharon Geuea Jones, Council Member
Christina Hartman, Council Member Betsy Peters, Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Council
Member Valerie Carroll, and Council Member Vera Elwood were present.
This item is open to the public: Motion for the City Council to go into a Closed Meeting
to discuss the:
- Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental
body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded pursuant to
Section 610.021(3) RSMo; and
- Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to
employees or applicants for employment pursuant to Section 610.021(13) RSMo.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., Mayor Buffaloe made a motion for the City Council of the
City of Columbia, Missouri, to immediately go into a closed meeting in Conference Room
1C of City Hall to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular
employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee
is discussed or recorded pursuant to Section 610.021(3) of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri, and individually ide …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Finance Advisory and Audit Committee
Columbia finance committee to discuss use tax on online sales and financial literacy classes
The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee of Columbia, Missouri meets on October 5, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda includes a follow-up budget discussion, new discussions on financial literacy classes and use tax collection for online sales, and reports on the monthly economy and quarterly investments. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 8, 2026 meeting.
- Follow-up discussion on the city budget
- New discussion on financial literacy classes
- Basic discussion on use tax collection for online sales
- Monthly economic report and charts
- Quarterly investment report for FY26 Q4 pooled cash
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Finance Advisory and Audit Committee
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO.
1:00 PM
Monday, October 5, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INTRODUCTIONS
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 8, 2026 Minutes
September 8, 2026 DRAFT FAAC Minutes
Attachments:
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Budget Discussion Follow-Up
Summary
Attachments:
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
Financial Literacy Classes
Basic Discussion on Use Tax Collection for Online Sales
VII.
REPORTS
Monthly Economic Report
Monthly Economic Charts
Attachments:
Quarterly Investment Report
FY26 Q4 Pooled Cash Investment Overview
Attachments:
VIII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
IX.
NEXT MEETING DATE
November 2, 2026
X.
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council
Columbia City Council holds pre-council discussion on downtown public safety
The Columbia City Council meets in a pre-council session at City Hall on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The agenda lists a Downtown Public Safety Discussion, upcoming meetings and topics, and any other items Council members wish to discuss, followed by adjournment. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda; it is a discussion-only pre-council meeting. The agenda also lists tentative future topics for October 12, October 19, and November 2, 2026.
- Downtown Public Safety Discussion listed as the main pre-council item
- Oct 12, 2026 tentative topic: Electric Integrated Resource Management Plan with the Water & Light Advisory Board
- Oct 19, 2026 tentative topics: Citizens Police Review Board interviews and Proposed 2027 Legislative Priorities
- Nov 2, 2026 tentative topics: Special Event Ordinance Revision Updates and Generative Operations Conversation
- Group City Council photos scheduled in the City Council Chambers at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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701 E. Broadway
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City Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Pre-Council
City Hall
Conference Room 1A/1B
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
4:30 PM
Monday, October 5, 2026
Group City Council photos will take place in the City Council Chambers at
approximately 4:30 p.m. The Council will then go to Conference Room 1A/1B for the
Pre-Council Meeting.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Downtown Public Safety Discussion
II.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & TOPICS
III.
ANY OTHER ITEMS COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
IV.
ADJOURNMENT
Tentative Future Agenda Topics
-October 12, 2026: Electric Integrated Resource Management Plan w/ Water & Light
Advisory Board
-October 19, 2026: Citizens Police Review Board Interviews, Proposed 2027 Legislative
Priorities
-November 2, 2026: Special Event Ordinance Revision Updates, Generative Operations
Conversation
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City of Columbia, Missouri
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council
Columbia City Council to vote on $43M bond-funded utility metering upgrade and Rock Quarry Road rezoning
The Columbia City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. The council will hold second-read votes on several items, including a rezoning on Rock Quarry Road for 'The Retreat at Columbia,' a commercial sale contract for a city/county animal shelter at 1300 Boone Industrial Drive, and a public hearing on Rainbow Softball Center improvements at Cosmo Park. First-reading items include a $43,000,000.00 budget appropriation for Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 for electric and water metering infrastructure, plus annexations, short-term rental permits, and health program agreements. Several resolutions address public art, police training, and temporary alley closures for Halloween and University of Missouri 'Dad's Weekend' events.
- B279-26: Amending FY 2027 budget to appropriate $43,000,000.00 for Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 for electric and water metering infrastructure (first read)
- B263-26: Rezoning west of Rock Quarry Road and north of Grindstone Parkway from Agricultural to Planned Development for 'The Retreat at Columbia' (second read and vote)
- B269-26: Commercial sale contract with Chi Baby LLC for property at 1300 Boone Industrial Drive for a city/county municipal animal shelter (second read and vote)
- PH35-26/B267-26: Public hearing and vote on construction improvements to Rainbow Softball Center at Cosmo Park
- B272-26: Amending City Code on educational incentives and meal allowances; eliminating 2.5% premium pay for paramedic certification in FY 2027 Classification and Pay Plan
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City Hall
Council Chamber
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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. >>Mayor Buffaloe: EVENING, I'M GOING TO CALL STORER, THIS IS THE OCTOBER 5, 2046 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. I'D LIKE ALL THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO PLEASE RISE AND JOIN ME IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. >> I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. >>Mayor Buffaloe: SHEILA WILL YOU PLEASE CALL ROLE. >>Council Member Sample: HERE. >>Council Member Geuea Jones: HERE. >>Council Member Hartman: HERE. >>Council Member Peters: >>Mayor Buffaloe: HERE. >>Council Member Carroll: HERE. >>Council Member Elwood: HERE. >>Mayor Buffaloe: ALL RIGHT, GOOD EVENING. I'LL POINT OUT FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T BEEN IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS WE HAVE A NEW PODIUM SO IF YOU'RE DOING PUBLIC COMMENT AND YOU NEED TO ADJUST THE MICROPHONE IT WILL ALWAYS BE ON BUT THERE'S AN OPENED DOWN ARROW, AND HAS A FIVE SECOND DELAY SO IF YOU KEEP IT DOWN IT WILL WORK, I PROMISE. A QUICK NOTE FOR THOSE THIS IS YOUR FIRST AGENDA MEETING IF THERE'S AN ITEM UNDER CONSENT AGENDA THERE'S NOT NORMALLY A STAFF PRESENTATION AND NOT NORMALLY PUBLIC COMMENT AND IF YOU LOOK AT THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READ ITEMS ANYTHING WITH AN ASTERISK WOULD BE PROPOSED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE NEXT MEETING. ITEMS THAT ARE, OR RULES FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING, PUBLIC HAS MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, YOU CAN DO SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT AND THERE'S OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE …
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City Council
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
City Hall
Council Chamber
701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
7:00 PM
Monday, October 5, 2026
I.
INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Previous Minutes
Approval and Adjustment of Agenda Including Consent Agenda
II.
SPECIAL ITEMS
SI18-26
Capture CoMo Budget Photo Award Presentation.
III.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
IV.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
SPC50-26
Nick McKague - Urban camping ordinance and small business hardships.
Scheduled Public Comment Form
Attachments:
SPC51-26
Pat Fowler - Our shared legacy of neighborhood advocacy.
Scheduled Public Comment Form
Attachments:
V.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH35-26
Proposed construction of improvements to the Rainbow Softball Center
located in Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park).
[See B267-26/Mayor]
Recommended Action:
Supplemental Council Memo
Council Memo
Plans
Public Input
Attachments:
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City of Columbia, Missouri
Printed on 10/1/2026
October 5, 2026
City Council
Meeting Agenda
B267-26
Authorizing construction of improvements to the Rainbow Softball Center
located in Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park); calling
for bids for a portion of the project through the Purchasing Division.
[2nd Read & Vote/Mayor]
Recommended Action:
Amendment Sheet
Supplemental Council Memo
Council Memo
Plans
Public Input
Ordinance
Attachments:
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
B263-26
Rezoning property located on the west side of Rock Quarry Road and north …
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
B268-26 — Passed
6 yea · 1 nay
Barbara Buffaloe yea · Betsy Peters yea · Valerie Carroll yea · Jacquelyn Sample yea · Vera Elwood yea · Christina Hartman yea · Sharon Geuea Jones nay
B263-26 — Passed
6 nay · 1 yea
Barbara Buffaloe nay · Betsy Peters yea · Valerie Carroll nay · Jacquelyn Sample nay · Vera Elwood nay · Christina Hartman nay · Sharon Geuea Jones nay
R187-26 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Barbara Buffaloe nay · Betsy Peters yea · Valerie Carroll yea · Jacquelyn Sample nay · Vera Elwood nay · Christina Hartman yea · Sharon Geuea Jones yea
R188-26 — Adopted
4 yea · 3 nay
Barbara Buffaloe nay · Betsy Peters yea · Valerie Carroll yea · Jacquelyn Sample nay · Vera Elwood nay · Christina Hartman yea · Sharon Geuea Jones yea
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health
Columbia fitness council to discuss Mayor's Awards marketing and Feb 27 Winter Well Being Expo
The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the ARC Meeting Room at 1701 W Ash. The agenda includes approval of September 2026 minutes, a treasurer's report, old business on marketing of the Mayor's Awards, and new business on a Winter Well Being Expo set for Feb 27. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.
- Old business: marketing of the Mayor's Awards
- New business: Winter Well Being Expo on Feb 27
- Approval of September 2026 minutes
- Treasurer's report
- Next meeting: Nov. 5, 2026
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ARC Meeting Room
1701 W Ash
Columbia, MO
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Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health
City of Columbia, Missouri
Meeting Agenda
Regular
ARC Meeting Room
1701 W Ash
Columbia, MO
4:30 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 2026 minutes.pdf
Attachments:
IV.
TREASURER'S REPORT
V.
OLD BUSINESS
- Marketing of Mayor's Awards
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
- Winter Well Being Expo: Feb 27
VII.
GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF
VIII.
NEXT MEETING DATE
- Nov. 5, 2026
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for
accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email
[email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for
your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted
meeting date as possible.
USB DRIVES PROHIBITED: A speaker who desires to display a presentation must
upload the presentation, in advance, to the city network using an upload portal. To
upload your files and learn more, visit CoMo.gov/upload.
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City of Columbia, Missouri
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $14.5M | PRIMARIS Department of Health and Human Services · QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE STATE OF MISSOURI |
| $14.2M | PRIMARIS Department of Health and Human Services · QIO 10TH SCOPE AWARD |
| $14.2M | PRIMARIS Department of Health and Human Services · QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATION |
| $8.0M | THERMAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC Department of Defense · HIGH POWER DENSITY STRUCTURAL HEAT SPREADER |
| $7.6M | ROBINSON'S CLEANERS, L.L.C. Department of Defense · PHASE-IN IGF::OT::IGF |
| $7.4M | MBS DIRECT, LLC Department of Transportation · PROVIDE TEXTBOOK ORDERING, PROCUREMENT, DISTRIBUTION, RETURNS AND BUYB |
| $7.1M | MIDWAY DEVELOPMENT INC Department of Veterans Affairs · CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF |
| $4.9M | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM Department of Defense · BAA #21-0012, EXPLAINABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR NEXT GENERATION |
| $4.4M | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM Department of Veterans Affairs · GI SERVICES |
| $3.5M | THERMAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC Department of Defense · SBIR III- SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS FOR OSCILLATING HEAT PIPES |
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Net migration-171 people (-$32.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Severe Storm": 12, "Flood": 6, "Severe Ice Storm": 5, "Bio · last Wed Sep 1, 2021)
Traffic fatalities14 (4 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments4,725 (85,754 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,007/mo (1,714 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.7% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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487
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$410.5M
Spending$395.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$278.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.68×
Debt-load index59 / 100
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