Columbia public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to review staff reports on Small Lot Integration Text Amendments and related regulatory observations. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from previous sessions and updates from community development and legal counsel.

• Approval of December 4, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes
• Review of Small Lot Integration Text Amendments (Article 5 & Appendix A)
• Review of Small Lot Integration Visualization & Regulatory Observations
• Community Development & Legal Counsel updates
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for January 8, 2026

Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will discuss the Missouri Active Transportation Plan draft executive summary and consider a letter of support. Old business includes updates on the Improve I-70 Phase 4 MoDOT meeting and a proposed pedestrian safety ordinance. Staff reports cover Vision Zero, Parks & Recreation, and planning updates.

• Discussion of Missouri Active Transportation Plan draft executive summary and letter of support
• Update on Improve I-70 Phase 4 MoDOT meeting and related emails
• Proposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance and draft letter from commission
• Vision Zero Report from staff
• Parks & Recreation Report

Building Construction Codes Commission

The Building Construction Codes Commission will convene at City Hall to discuss proposed code changes. The meeting includes an open forum where code professionals will answer questions from the public. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Public forum on proposed code changes
• Panel of code professionals available to answer questions
• Meeting at Columbia City Hall, Council Chambers, 701 E Broadway
• USB drives prohibited; presentations must be uploaded in advance

Food Council

The Food Council will meet to discuss the OFBC findings overview and the associated schedule and work plan. The body will also review current events and relevant food policy updates.

• Review of OFBC findings overview
• Discussion of OFBC schedule and work plan
• Updates on food policy and current events

Railroad Advisory Board

The Railroad Advisory Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and financial statements, review traffic reports for the Columbia Terminal, and consider a request for expressions of interest. The meeting will also include a report on safety achievement awards.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of Railroad and Transload financial statements
• Review of Columbia Terminal traffic reports for FY 2025 and FY 2026
• Request for expressions of interest
• Safety Achievement Awards presentation

Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission

The Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission will discuss the allocation of opioid settlement funds and a state statute allowing liquor sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports from the University of Missouri and Columbia Public Schools are also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment and next meeting set for February 11, 2026.

• Discussion of State Statute 311.2026 regarding sale of intoxicating liquor at 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Discussion on opioid settlement funds
• Reports from University of Missouri and Columbia Public Schools
• Approval of draft minutes from November 12, 2025

Tree Board

The Columbia Tree Board will meet to discuss a letter to the City Council, review an annual report from the Missouri Conservation Corps, and plan outreach and educational opportunities.

• Discussion of letter to City Council
• Review of Missouri Conservation Corps annual report
• Planning of outreach and educational opportunities
• Update from city arborist on current issues
• Public comment period for residents

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board will review its core financial requirements and determine the revenue needed to meet those needs. Members will set key financial targets related to the cost of service and discuss long‑term rate plans for water and light customers. The meeting includes a Q&A and evaluation session.

• Review core financial requirements
• Determine revenue requirements
• Set key financial targets related to cost of service
• Discuss cost of service methodology
• Consider long‑term rate plans

Climate and Environment Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will discuss an update on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and review its 2025 priorities. The commission will also consider a memo to the City Council regarding the Bird City application. Public comments are accepted.

• Update from CEC representative on Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• Review of CEC 2025 Priorities
• Memo to City Council regarding Bird City Application
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from July and September 2025
• General public comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

Public Transit Advisory Commission

The Public Transit Advisory Commission will consider a draft letter regarding the Pedestrian Safety Ordinance (B265-25) and discuss the Tiger Line route. They will also review an annual report and November ridership data. The meeting includes updates from City Council and other commissions.

• Draft letter on Pedestrian Safety Ordinance (B265-25)
• Tiger Line discussion
• Annual report review
• November ridership report
• Updates from Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, CATSO

Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss community forum activation and various partnerships. Reports include a recap of the Mayor's Task Force on Community Violence and a gun violence landscape analysis.

• Activate MO School Safety Community Forum
• Temple Made Fitness Partnership
• NOCAP Update
• Boyz2Men Powerhouse CDC
• Mayor's Task Force on Community Violence 2014 Recap

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will review the status of the city's budget categories, public safety pension discussions, and investment accounts. The meeting also includes the release of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a status update on the Humane Society Building Project.

• Review of budget categories and public safety pension discussions
• Status update on investment accounts
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report status & highlights
• Humane Society Building Project update
• Monthly Economic and Finance Reports

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed edits to Chapter 5 recommended by the Board of Health. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Presentation and discussion of Board of Health recommended edits to Chapter 5

City Council

The City Council will hold final votes on a rezoning for multifamily housing at Green Valley Drive and Moon Valley Road, multiple short-term rental permits, an annexation agreement, and a $5.8 million first-quarter budget appropriation. They will also consider a $99,840 contract for community navigation services and hear public comments on disaster assistance and a recreation area. Several consent agenda items cover airport grants, arts funding, social services, and utility agreements.

• Rezoning 6.3 acres at Green Valley Drive and Moon Valley Road from Planned Development to Multiple-family Dwelling (B312-25)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 3408 Eastham Drive (B308-25)
• $99,840 appropriation for community navigation liaison peer services with Powerhouse Community Development Corporation (B322-25)
• $5,788,537.67 first-quarter FY 2026 budget appropriation (B321-25)
• Annexation agreement with KW COU, LLC for property north of Enterprise Drive and east of Route Z (B313-25)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially adopt the 2026 Legislative Priorities. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at City Hall.

• Discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Meeting location: City Hall, Conference Room 1A/1B
• Public accommodations available via 573.874.CITY (2489)

Police Retirement Board

The Police Retirement Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes the FY25 Year End Statement of Net Position and a Retire Register dated November 30, 2025.

• Review of June 13, 2025 Draft Police Minutes
• Police - Retire Register 11-30-25
• Police - FY25 Year End Statement of Net Position
• Police - DROP 12-12-25

Firefighters' Retirement Board

The Firefighters' Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports including a year-end statement and a DROP account status, and address old and new business.

• Approval of September 12, 2025 draft minutes
• Review of Fire - Retire Register 11-30-25
• Review of Fire - FY25 Year End Statement of Net Position
• Review of Fire - DROP 12-12-25
• Public comments period

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will review the Quarterly Economic and Investment Report and discuss private equity investing. Presentations on KKR and the UBS Police & Fire Pension will also be considered. The committee will approve the agenda and the September 12, 2025 draft minutes. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Quarterly Economic and Investment Report
• Discussion on private equity investing
• Presentation on KKR
• Presentation on UBS Police & Fire Pension
• Approve agenda and September 12, 2025 draft minutes

Disabilities Commission

The Disabilities Commission will receive presentations from CoMo to Zero (Vision Zero) consultants and from a graphic artist on the DawnZ Award. Old business includes an update on the proposed pedestrian safety ordinance. New business involves a training with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and planning the 2026 speaker schedule.

• Presentation by CBB Transportation on CoMo to Zero (Vision Zero) work
• Cody Moore to discuss DawnZ Award plan with the Commission
• Update on proposed pedestrian safety ordinance
• Missouri Commission on Human Rights training with Columbia Human Rights Commission
• 2026 draft speaker schedule for Commission meetings

City Council

The Columbia City Council and Boone County Commission will hold a joint work session to review the 2024 Housing Study Executive Summary and its recommendations. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on December 10, 2025, at the Boone County Government Center.

• Review of 2024 Housing Study Executive Summary
• Review of Housing Study Recommendations Crosswalk
• Joint work session with Boone County Commission

The City Council and Boone County Commission held a joint work session to review the 2024 Housing Study and its 24 recommendations. Staff provided updates on topics such as the new permit tracking system, small‑lot standards, housing trust fund, linkage and inclusionary fees, code enforcement, home‑efficiency programs, and sustainability. The group discussed scheduling future joint sessions and potential quarterly meetings. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Citizens Police Review Board

The Citizens Police Review Board will approve minutes from November 12, 2025, and discuss the transfer of responsibilities among its staff. The board will also receive a report from the Human Rights Commission and move into a closed session to discuss records protected by law.

• Approval of Draft Open Session Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025
• Approval of Draft CPRB Minutes November 12, 2025
• Discussion on Transfer of Responsibilities among CPRB's Staff
• Human Rights Commission Report
• Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss protected records

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board will review the Final FY 2026 Electric and Water O&M and CIP budgets, along with a review of the Water Irrigation Ordinance and the Annual Water Tier Report.

• Review Water Irrigation Ordinance
• Review Final FY 2026 Electric O&M budget
• Review Final FY 2026 Water O&M Budget
• Review Final FY 2026 Electric CIP
• Review Final FY 2026 Water CIP

The Water and Light Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 12, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. It then approved the drafted FY 2026 goals after making several wording changes, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 goals with changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parking Advisory Commission

The Parking Advisory Commission will review updates on several city parking garages and discuss revenue. The meeting will also include general public comments.

• Review of garage updates at 5th and Walnut, 10th and Cherry, and 8th and Walnut (Plaza)
• Discussion of elevator updates
• Review of revenue
• Public comments and member/staff comments

Personnel Advisory Board

The Personnel Advisory Board will convene for its annual meeting at the Columbia Training Center to approve minutes and address labor negotiations and fiscal year changes. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

• Approval of December 4, 2024 minutes
• Labor negotiations discussion
• Fiscal year changes discussion
• Annual meeting at Columbia Training Center
• Next meeting: October 29, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Scott and Angela Claybrook to allow a 5-foot reduction from the required 25-foot rear setback in the R-2 zoning district, enabling an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 602 Florence Avenue. The board will also elect officers and adopt the 2026 application and meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on Case #21-2026: variance request to reduce rear setback by 5 feet for an integral ADU at 602 Florence Avenue
• Board elections for upcoming term
• Approval of 2026 application deadlines and meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 regular meeting

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes from November and hear a presentation from the Office of Violence Prevention. The group will also discuss planning for a Youth Summit and review a meeting with the CPS Superintendent.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 draft minutes
• Presentation on violence prevention by D'Markus Thomas-Brown
• Discussion on Youth Summit planning
• Review of CPS Superintendent meeting
• Subcommittee discussion and social media workshop

The council approved its agenda and minutes for the meeting. A motion to create a social media subcommittee was made by Emily Crumbliss, seconded by Harvey Munter, and carried. Members interested in the subcommittee include Harvey, Eleanor, Ellie, Emily, Grace, and Mira, with the first meeting scheduled for January after the regular meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes (motion carried)
• Created social media subcommittee (motion carried)

Commission on Cultural Affairs

The Commission on Cultural Affairs will meet to approve minutes from November 2025 and review reports on the Columbia Arts Fund, the Artist Laureate Program, and FY25/FY26 funding status. The agenda includes a 'Small Request Application' and updates on the Poetry Out Loud competition.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 minutes
• Review of Columbia Arts Fund and CoMoGives updates
• Artist Laureate Program status
• Poetry Out Loud updates
• FY25 & FY26 Funding status

City Council

The Columbia City Council is convening a retreat to discuss the council-manager form of government and neighborhood policing. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Community Room at 1204 International Dr.

• Council retreat to discuss governance model
• Neighborhood Policing Center discussion
• Meeting location: Community Room, 1204 International Dr.
• Meeting date: Monday, December 8, 2025

The council approved beginning regularly scheduled off‑week work sessions on the second Monday of each month, to be held as needed. Communication norms were revised and clarified, and staff promoted use of the Council Inquiry email system. Procedures for special meetings, media requests, and agenda additions were also clarified.

• Adopted regular off‑week Council work sessions on the second Monday of each month (no vote recorded)
• Revised communication norms clarified (no vote recorded)
• Encouraged use of the Council Inquiry email system for better tracking (no vote recorded)
• Clarified procedures for special meetings, media requests, and agenda additions (no vote recorded)

Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO)

The Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization will adopt MoDOT's proposed statewide safety targets and hold public hearings on amendments to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program and the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan.

• Adoption of MoDOT Statewide Safety Targets
• Public hearing on FY 2026-2029 TIP Amendment
• Public hearing on Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will review the 2026 application deadlines and meeting calendar. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Small Lot Integration Text Amendments for Article 5 and Appendix A.

• 2026 PZC Deadlines & Hearing Schedule
• Small Lot Integration Text Amendments - Article 5 & Appendix A

The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. The November 20, 2025 work session minutes were approved, with Commissioner Wilson abstaining. The work session was extended to end at 7:30 pm.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• November 20, 2025 minutes approved (Wilson abstained)
• Work session extended to 7:30 pm (no vote recorded)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 105 South Glenwood Avenue. A separate rezoning request for a 6.57-acre parcel near East Gans Road and South Gans Creek Road has been withdrawn by the applicant and will not be considered.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 105 South Glenwood Avenue (0.69 acres, R-1 zoning)
• Withdrawn: Rezoning request for 6.57-acre parcel near East Gans Road and South Gans Creek Road (Case #13-2026, withdrawn by applicant)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The November 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with seven votes in favor and one abstention. A withdrawn R‑1 zoning request required no action. No decision was recorded on the Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 105 South Glenwood Avenue.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved November 20 minutes (7-1 vote)
• No action on withdrawn R‑1 zoning request (withdrawn)

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health will review and discuss routine administrative items including approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, old business on the Winter Well Being Expo and Mayor's Council awards, and rescheduling the January meeting. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial actions on the agenda.

• Discussion of Winter Well Being Expo
• Mayor's Council awards planning
• Rescheduling of January meeting

Airport Advisory Board

The Columbia Airport Advisory Board canceled its regular meeting on December 3, 2025, due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included proposals to apply for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funds for a jet bridge and to discuss transportation options for non-rental car users.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Applying for FAA funds for another jet bridge
• Discussion on transportation for non-rental car users
• Election of Board Chair proposed

Community Land Trust Organization Board

The Community Land Trust Organization Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, handle old business, and consider new business including onboarding new members, electing officers, approving the draft 2026 budget and calendar, and renewing domain and membership services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The meeting includes public comment and sets the next meeting for January 7, 2026.

• Approval of FY 2026 CCLT Budget - Draft
• Election of Officers
• Closed session for real estate leasing, purchase, or sale (RSMo 610.021(2))
• GoDaddy domain renewal
• Grounded Solutions Network membership renewal

The board elected its 2026 executive officers, naming Anthony Stanton President, Linda Head Vice President, Jaye Trotter Treasurer, and Doug Hunt Secretary. It approved the FY 2026 budget totaling $48,130 and adopted the 2026 meeting calendar. Additional actions included authorizing a resident email survey about mailbox locations and setting a $1,000 fund for minor repairs at 115 Lynn.

• Elected Anthony Stanton President (9:0)
• Elected Linda Head Vice President (8:0)
• Elected Jaye Trotter Treasurer (8:0)
• Elected Doug Hunt Secretary (8:0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget of $48,130 (9:0)
• Approved FY 2026 meeting calendar (9:0)
• Approved email survey to Cullimore residents on mailbox preferences (9:0)
• Approved $1,000 budget for minor repairs at 115 Lynn (8:0)

Commission on Human Rights

The Commission will discuss public sanitation facilities and strategies for HREP outreach. Members will also review feedback regarding a Pedestrian Safety Ordinance intended for City Council.

• Pedestrian Safety Ordinance feedback to City Council
• Public Sanitation Facilities discussion
• HREP Outreach Strategy
• Motion for closed session regarding pending legal actions or litigation

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It approved a $500 outreach request from the Daniel Boone Regional Library by majority vote. It also unanimously approved $150 to purchase two tickets for the Columbia Values Diversity Breakfast and related advertising. The commission will develop a letter on the Pedestrian Safety Ordinance for the City Council by February 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous; one abstention)
• Approved $500 outreach request from Daniel Boone Regional Library (majority; one abstention)
• Approved $150 for two tickets to Columbia Values Diversity Breakfast and advertising (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider demolition permit applications for 804 N. Ann Street and 206 Alexander Avenue. It will also discuss selecting a consultant for the Benton-Stephens Survey Phase I and receive a report on a preservation plan for the city council. Staff reports on Parks & Rec projects and a Most Notable Plaques order are also on the agenda.

• Demolition permit application for 804 N. Ann Street
• Demolition permit application for 206 Alexander Avenue
• Benton-Stephens Survey Phase I consultant selection with multiple bidders
• Preservation Plan updates and next steps
• Preservation Plan report to City Council

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It closed review of demolition permit applications for 804 N. Ann Street and 206 Alexander Avenue, effectively approving those permits. Commissioners also unanimously authorized staff to prepare postcards and mailing lists for past plaque recipients and designated Bybee, Gartner, and Parshall as the selection committee for the Benton‑Stephens Survey Phase I consultant process.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes with guest name correction (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed review/approved demolition permits for 804 N Ann St and 206 Alexander Ave (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized staff to prepare postcards and mailing lists for past plaque recipients (unanimous voice vote)
• Designated Commissioners Bybee, Gartner, and Parshall as selection committee for Benton‑Stephens Survey Phase I consultant selection (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The agenda consists of a call to order and a motion to enter closed session. No specific legislative items or public business are listed for discussion.

• Motion for closed session regarding legal actions, sealed bids, real estate transactions, and personnel matters

Mayor Buffaloe moved to place the council in closed session to discuss legal matters, sealed bids, real‑estate transactions, and personnel records. Council Member Waterman seconded the motion. The council entered closed session at 5:02 p.m. and adjourned the closed meeting at 6:58 p.m.

• Motion to enter closed session approved

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026 Classification and Pay Plans, granting several short-term rental permits, and approving various contracts and grants. The meeting also includes public hearings on a sidewalk project and a pre-engineered metal building.

• Adopt amended FY 2026 Classification and Pay Plans
• Grant conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 318 Anderson Ave, 1409 Wilkes Blvd, and 2609 Wee Wynd
• Authorize agreement with Columbia Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 1055
• Public hearing on sidewalk improvements along Mills Drive
• Public hearing on pre-engineered metal building at Material Recovery Facility site

The council voted 4‑3 to enact B299‑25, granting a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 2609 Wee Wynd. Earlier, the council unanimously authorized the Mills Drive sidewalk improvement and the construction of a pre‑engineered metal building at the Material Recovery Facility. The council also removed R164‑25 from the agenda, moved B299‑25 to old business, and adopted the entire consent agenda with a unanimous vote; no new business was taken.

• Removed R164-25 from agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved B299-25 to old business (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mills Drive sidewalk improvement project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved construction of pre‑engineered metal building at Material Recovery Facility (unanimous voice vote)
• Enacted B299-25 short‑term rental permit for 2609 Wee Wynd (4‑3)
• Adopted consent agenda items including classification/pay plans and multiple short‑term rental permits (7‑0)
• Introduced 13 new bills (first reading) – no vote
• No new business considered

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a 2026 Missouri Middle School Basketball Championship application. The board is also scheduled to enter a closed session to review sealed bids and contract documents.

• Approval of CVB Board Meeting Minutes from October 27, 2025
• Motion to enter closed session for sealed bids and contract documents
• Review of Sports Development Application for 2026 Missouri Middle School Basketball Championship
• November CVB Staff Report
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026 at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 2025 minutes. It entered a brief closed session and then returned to open session. The board voted to support the Columbia Sports Commission’s recommendation to fund the 2026 Missouri Middle School Basketball Championship with $12,500. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved motion to go into closed session (motion passed)
• Approved motion to return from closed session (motion passed)
• Approved $12,500 funding for 2026 Missouri Middle School Basketball Championship (motion passed)
• Set next meeting date for January 26, 2026

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will hear an update on Columbia Regional Airport from Airport Manager Mike Parks and consider a sports development application for the 2026 Missouri Middle School State Basketball Championships. The board also plans to enter closed session to discuss sealed bids and related contracts. Reports from CVB staff, The District, and the Boone County Commission are scheduled.

• Columbia Regional Airport update by Airport Manager Mike Parks
• Sports Development Application for 2026 Missouri Middle School State Basketball Championships
• Motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021.1(12) RSMo for sealed bids and proposals
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from October 27, 2025
• Reports from CVB staff, The District, and Boone County Commission

Building Construction Codes Commission

The Building Construction Codes Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussions on state-level legislative actions, building code adoption and public comments, the public hearing process and commission involvement, and the potential impacts of the 2024 Code Cycle on development in Columbia. No votes or concrete actions are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Update on legislative actions at the state level affecting building codes
• Discussion of building code adoption and comments received from the public sector and commissioners
• Discussion of the public hearing process and BCCC involvement
• Discussion of impacts the 2024 Code Cycle may have on development in Columbia

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the Small Lot Integration Text Amendments, specifically Article 5 and Appendix A, as old business. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling the session to order, introductions, and approval of the agenda and the November 6, 2025 work session minutes. The commission will set the next meeting date for December 4, 2025.

• Small Lot Integration Text Amendments – Article 5 & Appendix A (staff report)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 6, 2025 work session minutes
• Set next meeting date: December 4, 2025

The agenda was adopted unanimously. The November 6 work session minutes were approved with Commissioners Gray and Stockton abstaining. The commission set a tentative date for the next meeting on December 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm.

• Adopt agenda unanimously
• Approve November 6 minutes (Gray and Stockton abstain)
• Set next meeting for Dec 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm (tentative)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:55 pm

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings: a final plat for a water district property, a rezoning request for a home to become office space, and a short-term rental application. Each item includes conditions or adjustments. The commission may vote on these items after public comment.

• Case 284-2025: Final major plat for Consolidated Water at 1500 N Seventh Street with sidewalk design adjustment (tabled from October 23)
• Case 06-2026: Rezone 0.43 acres from Planned Development to Mixed-use Office at 202 N. Old Hwy 63 for future business use
• Case 11-2026: Conditional use for short-term rental at 411 McBaine Avenue, limited to 6 guests with a parking requirement

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a design adjustment that waives the sidewalk requirement on the North Seventh Street frontage of 1500 North Seventh Street, provided a $23,653.17 fee‑in‑lieu is paid before recording. The commission also unanimously approved the one‑lot final plat titled “Consolidated Water, Plat No. 1,” subject to technical corrections. Both motions received an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved design adjustment to waive sidewalk requirement, with $23,653.17 fee‑in‑lieu (8‑0)
• Approved one‑lot final plat “Consolidated Water, Plat No. 1” subject to technical corrections (8‑0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will review staff reports and public hearing notices for traffic calming projects on Old Plank Road and Whitegate Drive. The body will also discuss an ordinance regarding pedestrians in medians and the CoMo to Zero safety plan.

• Public hearing for Mills Dr SW Project on December 1
• Whitegate Drive Traffic Calming Public Meeting on December 4
• Ordinance B265-25 regarding pedestrians in medians
• CoMo to Zero Vision Zero Action Plan update
• Sidewalk Masterplan Procedure formalization

The commission approved its agenda and minutes. It voted to draft a letter opposing Ordinance B265-25 concerning pedestrians in medians. It also approved a letter to MoDOT urging adherence to the 30% progress milestone for the I‑70 expansion, and tabled the proposal to formalize a sidewalk master‑plan procedure. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved draft of letter opposing Ordinance B265-25 (motion passed)
• Approved draft of letter to MoDOT on I‑70 P4 30% progress point (motion passed)
• Tabled formalization of sidewalk masterplan procedure
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Food Council

The Columbia Food Council will meet to approve draft minutes from October 2025 and discuss updates regarding the OFBC and food allergens. The meeting will also cover current food policy events.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 15, 2025
• Update on OFBC (Office of Food and Beverage Compliance)
• Update on food allergens
• Discussion of current events and relevant food policy updates

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The council then adjourned the session at 5:28 p.m. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Columbia Tree Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda included discussions on the City Tree Fund, the FY26 budget, and public outreach messaging.

• Meeting canceled
• City Tree Fund discussion
• FY26 budget discussion
• Public outreach messaging discussion
• City arborist update

Public Transit Advisory Commission

The Public Transit Advisory Commission will discuss the Pedestrian Safety Ordinance (B265-25), along with ongoing discussions on fares and the Tiger Line. The commission will also receive updates on Vision Zero, disability, bike/ped, and CATSO, and review October ridership data.

• Pedestrian Safety Ordinance B265-25 (new business, council memo and ordinance attached)
• Fares discussion (old business)
• Tiger Line discussion (old business)
• October ridership report
• City Council updates on Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, CATSO

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four land‑use requests. One request (Case 336‑2025) seeks to amend the 2012 conditional use permit for the communication tower at 1205 W Broadway to change it from a stealth to a non‑stealth tower. The other three requests are variances: a driveway setback at 210 Edgewood Avenue (Case 339‑2025), a rear‑yard setback for a new lot at 211 Boone Drive (Case 01‑2026), and a deck setback at 5700 Camden Circle (Case 02‑2026). The board will also approve the agenda, minutes, and set the next meeting date.

• Case 336‑2025: Amend 2012 conditional use permit to allow a non‑stealth communication tower at 1205 W Broadway.
• Case 339‑2025: Variance for a driveway extension up to 25 ft within 5 ft of the property line at 210 Edgewood Avenue.
• Case 01‑2026: 19‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for a new lot at 211 Boone Drive.
• Case 02‑2026: Variance to permit a 75‑sq‑ft deck to encroach the rear‑yard setback at 5700 Camden Circle.

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will review the scope of the FY25 audit and select a broker for pooled cash investments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a public discussion on revenue.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 draft minutes
• Review of Allen, Gibbs, and Houlik (AGH) audit scope
• Selection process for pooled cash investment broker
• Public comment on revenue by Jim Windsor
• Monthly finance and economic reports

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee approved its meeting agenda and the October 20, 2025 draft minutes. No formal actions were taken on the FY25 audit scope or the pooled cash investment broker selection; those items were discussed only. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 20, 2025 draft minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:06 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold second-read votes on several items, including amendments to motorist and pedestrian rules on major corridor roadways, a rezoning of 3815 Hinkson Creek Road from Agriculture to Industrial, and multiple short-term rental conditional use permits. They will also conduct first readings on new items such as amended FY 2026 pay plans, additional short-term rental permits, and intergovernmental agreements. Scheduled public comments cover topics including unhoused neighbors, Vidwest Studios funding, and bike trails at Gans Creek Recreation Area.

• B265-25: Vote on amendments to Chapter 14 regarding rights and duties of motorists and pedestrians on major corridor roadways and intersections (continued from Oct. 20).
• B281-25: Vote on rezoning 3815 Hinkson Creek Road from District A (Agriculture) to District IG (Industrial).
• B282-25: Vote on conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1306 St. Michael Drive (Par Five Properties, LLC).
• B294-25: Vote on establishing a collegiate advisory council by amending Chapter 2 of the City Code.
• B296-25: First reading of amended FY 2026 Classification and Pay Plans with implementation dates of Dec. 7, 2025 and Jan. 18, 2026.

The City Council approved appointments to several boards and commissions, naming each appointee and their term expiration dates. The agenda item R 160-25 was removed from the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Appointed Raman Puri to Airport Advisory Board (term until Dec 1, 2028)
• Appointed Randa Rawlins to Airport Advisory Board (term until Dec 1, 2028)
• Appointed Eileen Avery to Climate and Environment Commission (term until Nov 30, 2028)
• Appointed Alec Brown to Climate and Environment Commission (term until Nov 30, 2028)
• Appointed Symonne Sparks to Commission on Cultural Affairs (term until Oct 31, 2027)
• Appointed Tracey Bush-Cook to Community Land Trust Organization Board (term until Dec 1, 2029)
• Appointed Reuutasha Belcher-Harris to Human Services Commission (term until Dec 31, 2025)
• Removed agenda item R 160-25 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

This pre-council session includes informational presentations on energy codes and snow/ice removal operations. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and staff briefings.

• Energy Codes 101 presentation
• Snow & Ice Discussion presentation

The council heard a presentation on adopting new building energy codes and a briefing on winter road‑maintenance operations. No votes or formal actions were recorded; the items were discussed for public awareness only.

Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee

The Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Community Navigation Liaison RFP and Young Men United. It will receive a notice of a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice and consider the Activate MO Community Safety Initiative. Reports on youth trauma and gun violence, as well as plans for expanding the office, will also be presented.

• Community Navigation Liaison RFP Update
• Young Men United Update
• Notice of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice
• Activate MO Community Safety Initiative
• Youth Trauma and Gun Violence Inquiry report

The committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes as presented. It decided to table a proposed partnership with a documentary maker on a youth trauma and gun violence inquiry until more information is available. The meeting was then adjourned by committee approval.

• Approved agenda (as is)
• Approved minutes (as is)
• Tabled partnership with documentary maker on youth trauma and gun violence inquiry
• Adjourned meeting (by committee approval)

Columbia Sports Commission

The Columbia Sports Commission will consider a Sports Development Fund application for the 2026 Missouri Middle School State Basketball Championship. They also plan to vote on minutes from October 2025, discuss reports on sports sales and tradeshow planning, and may enter closed session to review sealed bids or contract proposals.

• New business: Sports Development Fund Application for 2026 Missouri Middle School State Basketball Championship
• Motion to go into closed session under RSMo 610.021.1(12) for sealed bids and contract documents
• Reports: November Sports Commission Report, Sports Sales Activities, Missouri Sports Travel Exchange Tradeshow Planning

The commission approved $12,500 to fund the 2026 Missouri Middle School State Basketball Championship. A motion to enter a closed session was passed with nine members voting yes. The meeting agenda and October minutes were approved, and the commission adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $12,500 funding for 2026 Missouri Middle School State Basketball Championship
• Closed session motion passed (9 yes votes)
• Agenda approved as presented
• October 2025 minutes approved as presented
• Commission adjourned (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will introduce a new member, approve draft minutes, and discuss criteria for limiting the number of dogs and cats. The board will also prepare for a pre-council meeting on December 1.

• Introduction of new Board of Health member Jennifer Carter Dochler
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from October 9, 2025
• Discussion of criteria for Section 5-60 regarding the number of dogs and cats
• Review of suggested changes for Chapter 5 (Animals and Fowl)
• Preparation for a Pre-Council Meeting on December 1, 2025

The Board of Health approved changes to Section 5‑60 of the animal ordinance, adding a multiple‑pet permit with new criteria, by a 9‑0 vote. The board also approved revisions to the presentation for the December 1 pre‑council meeting by the same vote count. Members decided to keep the December Board of Health meeting on the calendar pending the pre‑council outcomes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM.

• Approved Sec. 5‑60 ordinance changes (multiple‑pet permit) (9‑0)
• Approved presentation changes for Dec 1 pre‑council meeting (9‑0)
• Decided to keep December Board of Health meeting on calendar (no vote recorded)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Disabilities Commission

The Disabilities Commission will discuss the city's proposed pedestrian safety ordinance as it relates to accessibility. They will also hear updates on temporarily closed sidewalks for construction and street snow removal projects. Old business includes an update on the DawnZ Award for business accessibility.

• Discussion on proposed pedestrian safety ordinance and disability concerns
• Discussion about accessibility and temporarily closed sidewalks for construction (Clint Smith, Shane Creech)
• Discussion on street snow removal and sidewalk projects (Richard Stone)
• Update on DawnZ Award for recognizing business accessibility
• Reports from MU Chancellor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities and Safe Streets for All Working Group

The Disabilities Commission approved its agenda and the October 9, 2025 minutes. Members discussed the city’s proposed pedestrian safety ordinance and raised accessibility concerns. The commission approved a motion to write a report to City Council outlining those concerns. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Ken Rice, seconded by Rene Powell, unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Marlee Walz, seconded by Richard Perkins, unanimous)
• Approved motion to write report to Council on pedestrian safety ordinance concerns (motion by Ken Rice, seconded by Alexis Simmerman, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Alexis Simmerman, seconded by Joseph Facteau, unanimous)

Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission

The Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes and receive a presentation regarding state statutes concerning liquor sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Approval of draft minutes from August 12, 2025
• Presentation by Heather Harlan
• Discussion of state statute 311.2026 regarding liquor sales at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The commission then approved a motion to recommend that the city opt out of the state law allowing 24‑hour liquor sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a 5‑2 vote. The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to opt out of 2026 World Cup liquor‑sale law (5-2)

Citizens Police Review Board

The Citizens Police Review Board will consider an annual report from Earl Kraus, discuss the Missouri Roundtable on Community and Law Enforcement, and address a request from the Columbia Police Officers Association. The board will also receive reports from the Human Rights Commission and the NACOLE conference, and may go into closed session to discuss records protected from disclosure by law.

• Earl Kraus - Annual Report
• Discussion on Missouri Roundtable on Community and Law Enforcement
• Columbia Police Officers Association request to the CPRB
• Human Rights Commission Report
• NACOLE Conference Report

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review a draft irrigation ordinance, and discuss transmission line costs and power agreements. The agenda includes updates on the 2018 Water Ballot Project, quarterly reports, and a report to the City Council.

• Review Water Irrigation Ordinance draft
• Transmission Line Cost Estimate
• Purchase Power Agreement Review
• 2018 Water Ballot Project Quarterly Update
• Advisory Board Report to Council

The Water and Light Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved the October 8 and October 29, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 10:39 a.m. Several reports were deferred to the next meeting due to time constraints.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2025 and October 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:39 a.m. (unanimous)
• Postponed Monthly Power Cost Adjustment report to next meeting
• Postponed Quarterly Utility Disconnection Update to next meeting
• Postponed 3rd Quarter Renewable Energy Report to next meeting
• Postponed 4th Quarter CIP Progress Report to next meeting
• Postponed Public Input Meeting Follow‑Up to next meeting

Parking Advisory Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Parking Advisory Commission on November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No specific business items were listed for this session.

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss planning for a Youth Summit and service projects. The group will also review a draft newsletter and hold a social media workshop.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Planning for Youth Summit
• Discussion of service project ideas
• Social media workshop
• Review of November newsletter

The council approved the meeting agenda and the October 2025 minutes, both motions carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. after a motion carried. City staff announced that YAC may not create or run its own social‑media account and will receive a workshop, with a possible subcommittee to produce content through the city’s account.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (motion carried)
• YAC not permitted to create or run its own social‑media account
• City will provide a social‑media workshop and consider a YAC subcommittee for content

Commission on Cultural Affairs

The Commission on Cultural Affairs will meet to approve minutes from September 2025 and elect officers for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The agenda includes updates on the Columbia Arts Fund, the Artist Laureate Program, and FY25 and FY26 funding status.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Nominees for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Columbia Arts Fund Advisory Committee
• Artist Laureate Program update
• FY25 and FY26 funding status

The commission voted to keep the current officers—Chair Diana Moxon, Vice‑Chair Stacey Thompson, and Secretary Molly Froidl—for another one‑year term. It also appointed Sarah Howard and Spencer Thompson to the Funding Process Sub‑Committee, and Stacey Thompson and Molly Froidl (as Chair) to the Standing Committee on Public Art. All motions carried.

• Reappointed Diana Moxon as Chair, Stacey Thompson as Vice‑Chair, Molly Froidl as Secretary – motion carried
• Appointed Sarah Howard and Spencer Thompson to Funding Process Sub‑Committee – motion carried
• Appointed Stacey Thompson and Molly Froidl (Chair) to Standing Committee on Public Art – motion carried
• Approved agenda – motion carried
• Approved minutes – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation

The council held a work session to hear a presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and its potential uses. Members asked questions about the TIF district, funding, and related projects, but no motions were voted on. Additional topics included public‑safety meeting transparency and the possibility of future work sessions, with no decisions recorded.

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a procedural work session with no public hearings or votes on rezonings or ordinances. The main agenda item is a commissioner training session on the Missouri Freedom of Information Act and open records requirements.

• Commissioner training on Freedom of Information and Open Records

The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the November 6 agenda unanimously. It also approved the October 23 work‑session minutes as submitted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda unanimously (7 present)
• Approved October 23, 2025 work‑session minutes as submitted

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider five requests for short-term rental licenses and one rezoning request at its November 6 meeting.

• Case #331-2025: 1906 Grant Lane STR request (210 nights, max 7 guests)
• Case #332-2025: 3408 Eastham Drive STR request (210 nights, max 8 guests)
• Case #335-2025: Rezoning 73.75 acres from PD to R-MF (Broad Park LLC)
• Case #337-2025: 1603 Woodmoor Court STR request (210 nights, max 8 guests)
• Case #338-2025: 717 Campusview Drive STR request (210 nights, max 7 guests)

The commission unanimously approved the November 6 agenda. The October 23 minutes were approved with six votes in favor and one abstention. No other actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (6 votes for, 1 abstention)

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health will consider mini-grant applications and discuss a date change for the Winter Well-Being Expo. The meeting also includes a report on the expo, council awards, treasurer's report, and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of mini-grant applications
• Winter Well-Being Expo report and proposed date change
• Mayor’s Council awards discussion

Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO)

The CATSO Technical Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and review MoDOT's statewide safety targets. The committee will also consider an updated Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan. Previous meeting minutes are up for approval, and public comment is permitted.

• Proposed amendment to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with attached memo and spreadsheet
• Review of MoDOT's 2025 Statewide Safety Targets
• Draft updated Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan
• Approval of draft CATSO Technical Committee minutes from August 6, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications for three properties: 3501 Sierra Madre, 1004 W. Broadway, and 1102 Coats St. Staff will report on ongoing preservation plan work items and discuss next steps for the preservation plan and replacement of historic property plaques. New business includes selecting a consultant for the Phase I survey of the Benton‑Stephens area.

• Demolition permit application – 3501 Sierra Madre
• Demolition permit application – 1004 W. Broadway
• Demolition permit application – 1102 Coats St
• Old business – preservation plan next steps and plaque replacement
• New business – consultant selection for Benton‑Stephens Phase I survey

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and minutes by unanimous voice vote. It closed review of demolition permit applications for 1004 W. Broadway and 1102 Coats Street. The commission unanimously voted to request best‑and‑final offers from all respondents for the Benton‑Stephens Phase I Survey consultant selection. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed review of demolition permit applications for 1004 W. Broadway and 1102 Coats St (unanimous voice vote)
• Requested best‑and‑final offers from all respondents for Benton‑Stephens Phase I Survey consultant selection (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Community Land Trust Organization Board

The Community Land Trust Organization Board will review the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting, receive financial statements for September and October 2025, and discuss an Administrative Services Agreement for 2026. The board will also consider suggested amendments to the Homebuyer Selection Policy.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of September and October 2025 financial statements
• Discussion of Administrative Services Agreement for 2026
• Review of suggested amendments to Homebuyer Selection Policy
• Public comments on agenda items

The board approved its meeting agenda and the September 10, 2025 minutes. It accepted the treasurer’s September and October financial reports. The 2026 Administrative Services Agreement was approved, raising the fee from $15,000 to $20,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted September and October treasurer’s reports (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Administrative Services Agreement with increased fee (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Commission on Human Rights

The Columbia Commission on Human Rights will consider several items, including a review of proposed changes to Chapter 12-57 of the Code of Ordinances on public sanitary facilities and planning for a Missouri Human Rights Commission outreach event in March 2026. New business includes developing an outreach strategy and updating literature. A motion will be made to enter closed session to discuss pending legal cases.

• Review proposed changes for Chapter 12-57 of the Code of Ordinances (Public Sanitary Facilities)
• Discuss Missouri Human Rights Commission outreach event scheduled for March 2026
• Develop HREP outreach strategy
• Generate ideas for updated HRC literature and outreach
• Motion to go into closed session to discuss pending legal cases

The Commission on Human Rights unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. The body also unanimously voted to adjourn the session at 6:38 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes from 10/07/2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider a rezoning of property on Hinkson Creek Road from Agriculture to Industrial, and will vote on several conditional use permits for short-term rentals. The consent agenda includes amendments to affordable housing agreements, a police equipment grant, and a contract for short-term rental monitoring services.

• Rezoning of 3815 Hinkson Creek Road from District A (Agriculture) to District IG (Industrial) (B281-25)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1506 Windsor Street (B267-25)
• First amendment to affordable housing funding agreement for Blind Boone Apartments (B275-25)
• Authorizing an agreement with Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club for police training range (R150-25)
• Contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics for short-term rental monitoring (B279-25)

The council moved B279-25 to old business and then approved it, authorizing a consultant agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics for short‑term rental monitoring and FY 2026 budget funds. It also approved a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 1506 Windsor Street (B267-25). All consent‑agenda items were adopted unanimously. No new business was taken up.

• Moved B279-25 to old business (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for 1506 Windsor St (B267-25) – vote: ELWOOD, SAMPLE, FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, CARROLL yes; BUFFALOE absent
• Approved consultant agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics for short‑term rental monitoring (B279-25) – vote: ELWOOD, SAMPLE, FOSTER, WATERMAN, PETERS, CARROLL yes; BUFFALOE absent
• Adopted B266-25 amendment to City Code mediation and dispute resolution – unanimous
• Authorized conditional use permit for Bank of Missouri drive‑up facility at 310 W. Nifong Blvd (B268-25) – unanimous
• Approved final plat for Bluff Creek Estates Plat 1‑A (B269-25) – unanimous
• Authorized HUD Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds award (B278-25) – unanimous
• Authorized FY 2026 agreement with Columbia Neighborhood Watch for crime‑prevention activities (R149-25) – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Columbia Police Department (CPD) Dashboard. The body will also consider a motion to enter closed session to discuss legal communications and public safety response plans.

• Columbia Police Department (CPD) Dashboard Presentation
• Closed session regarding attorney-client communications
• Closed session regarding public safety and first response plans

The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss confidential and privileged matters. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nick Foster, seconded by Don Waterman, and approved unanimously by the six members present. The closed session lasted from approximately 6:05 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (6‑0)

Personnel Advisory Board

The board will discuss labor negotiations and fiscal year changes under new business. They will also approve minutes from December 4, 2024. No public hearings or other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of labor negotiations
• Discussion of fiscal year changes
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board will meet to discuss utility customer service survey results, an update on PayCoMo, community solar and energy efficiency programs, a water revenue increase, and an electric rate increase. The board is not expected to vote, but these items are presented for discussion and public input.

• Utility Customer Service Survey Results
• PayCoMo Update
• Community Solar & Energy Efficiency Programs
• Water Revenue Increase
• Electric Rate Increase

The Water and Light Advisory Board held a public input meeting, presented survey results, PayCoMo updates, and program information. No substantive policy actions or approvals were taken; the meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous motion by David Switzer, seconded by Jennifer Coleman)

Climate and Environment Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will review draft minutes from July and September, discuss old business including a representative for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update and the commission's 2025 priorities, and consider a memo to City Council regarding a Bird City application. Public comment periods are available for general and special items.

• Review of draft meeting minutes from July 22 and September 23, 2025
• Discussion on a Climate and Environment Commission representative for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update
• Review of Climate and Environment Commission 2025 Priorities
• Memo to City Council regarding Bird City Application

Mayor's Task Force on the U.S.S. Columbia

This regular meeting of the Mayor's Task Force on the U.S.S. Columbia includes approval of minutes, old and new business, and reports. New business covers a rescheduled crew visit from Nov. 4-9, a city reception on Nov. 6, meetings with officials, and press/publicity. The agenda is largely procedural with updates on the submarine project.

• Rescheduled crew visit, Nov. 4-9
• City reception on Nov. 6
• Meetings with City officials
• Press and publicity planning
• Submarine updates report

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 3, 2025 minutes, both by motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health will meet to plan the logistics and promotion for the Winter Wellness Expo scheduled for February 28.

• Plan Winter Wellness Expo for Feb 28
• Discuss vendor communication and room set up
• Review promotion and signage strategies

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will vote on a chair and vice chair for FY2026 and consider a Tourism Development Signature Series application from the We Always Swing Jazz Series. The board will also review quarterly reports on communications, sales, and destination data. Old business is none.

• Tourism Development Signature Series Application - We Always Swing Jazz Series
• Vote on FY2026 Board Chair & Vice Chair
• 4th Quarter Communication & Outreach Report
• Datafy - Columbia Destination Summary
• 4th Quarter Sales Report

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board approved a $15,000 grant for the We Always Swing Jazz Series, amending the motion to include a one‑time $2,500 addition. The board also elected Rusty Strodtman as Chair and Don Laid as Vice‑Chair for FY2026. The agenda and minutes were approved as written, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda as written (motion passed)
• Approved minutes as written (motion passed)
• Approved $15,000 grant for We Always Swing Jazz Series (motion passed)
• Elected Rusty Strodtman as Board Chair for FY2026 (motion passed)
• Elected Don Laid as Vice‑Chair for FY2026 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:09 p.m. (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions. The session focuses on standards for small lot development and accessory dwelling units.

• Requested UDC revisions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Proposed UDC revisions to Art. 5 and Appendix A regarding small lots
• Small Lot Standards Development Tour project listing

The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the amended agenda unanimously and approved the October 9 work‑session minutes. Commissioners agreed to consider the proposed accessory‑dwelling‑unit UDC revisions after the small‑lot standards and family‑definition updates are completed. The next meeting was set for November 6, 2025 and the commission adjourned.

• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 9 work‑session minutes as presented
• Agreed to consider ADU UDC revisions after small‑lot standards and family definition are finalized
• Scheduled next meeting for November 6, 2025 (tentative)
• Motion to adjourn approved

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications for short-term rentals at 318 Anderson Avenue, 1409 Wilkes Boulevard Apt 103, and 2609 Wee Wynd. Additionally, a request to table a final major plat for Consolidated Water Plat No. 1 at 1500 Seventh Street will be considered.

• Public hearing on short-term rental at 318 Anderson Ave (max 4 guests, 210 nights/year)
• Public hearing on short-term rental at 1409 Wilkes Blvd Apt 103 (max 8 guests, 210 nights/year)
• Public hearing on short-term rental at 2609 Wee Wynd (max 6 guests, 210 nights/year)
• Tabling request for final plat of Consolidated Water Plat No. 1 at 1500 Seventh Street, including a design adjustment for sidewalk construction

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission voted 8‑0 to table Case 284‑2025 (1500 North Seventh Street) until the November 20, 2025 planning commission meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Case 284‑2025 (1500 North Seventh St) until Nov 20, 2025 (8‑0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive an update from Ed Longoria regarding Moberly Area Community College. The meeting also includes a report from Mike Parks.

• Update on Moberly Area Community College from Ed Longoria
• Report from Mike Parks

Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee

The Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee will hear updates on the BlkHandSide Collective and Community Mental Health for Practical Application, and discuss a new Request for Proposals for a Community Navigation Liaison. Members will also review a landscape analysis from the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform and receive reports on the Bullet Related Injury Clinic and Young Men United.

• BlkHandSide Collective update (old business)
• Community Mental Health for Practical Application update (old business)
• Community Navigation Liaison RFP (new business)
• National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform Landscape Analysis (new business)
• Bullet Related Injury Clinic and Young Men United reports

The Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes as presented. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:35 PM.

• Approved agenda (by committee approval)
• Approved minutes (by committee approval)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:35 PM (by committee approval)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation and discuss the 2025 update of the Comprehensive Transit Study. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Presentation of the Comprehensive Transit Study – 2025 Update

Public Transit Advisory Commission

The Public Transit Advisory Commission will discuss an updated Bus Stop Evaluation Matrix and hold a discussion on fares. Commissioners will also hear updates from the City Council and other commissions, review September ridership data, and approve minutes from the September meeting. No formal votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• Bus Stop Evaluation Matrix (old business discussion)
• Fares discussion (new business)
• September ridership report
• City Council updates on Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, CATSO
• Approval of September 16 meeting minutes

Loan and Grant Committee

The Loan and Grant Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It will review updates to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME program administrative guidelines. The committee will consider a motion to go into closed session under RSMo 610.021(8) concerning welfare cases of identifiable individuals.

• Approve agenda for the meeting
• Approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review updates to CDBG and HOME administrative guidelines
• Motion to enter closed session for welfare cases of identifiable individuals

The Loan and Grant Committee approved new administrative guidelines that raise the program limit from $15,000 to $20,000. The committee also approved the meeting agenda, the June 18, 2025 minutes, entered and exited a closed session, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies ranging from 3‑0 to 4‑0.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved administrative guidelines raising program limit to $20,000 (3-0)
• Entered closed session (3-0)
• Exited closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will discuss the annual budget document, legislation edits, and local tax collections. The meeting includes a review of quarterly cash balances and a public comment session.

• Review of annual budget document for improvement opportunities
• Discussion on edits to FAAC establishing legislation
• Review of local sales, use, and AMJ tax collections
• Presentation of FY25 Q4 Cash Balances
• Public comment on budget document

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee voted to approve the revised agenda that removed the Local Sales, Use and AMJ Tax Collections item. The committee also approved the September 15, 2025 draft minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was then carried.

• Approved revised agenda removing Local Sales, Use and AMJ Tax Collections (motion carries)
• Approved September 15, 2025 draft minutes (motion carries)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carries)

City Council

The council will interview applicants for the Citizens Police Review Board. It will also review and update rules for public hearings and scheduled comments, as well as policies governing appointments to boards and commissions. No other items are on the agenda.

• Citizens Police Review Board applicant interviews
• Review of R188-81 rules for public hearings & comments
• Report update to R188-81 – November 2019
• Review of R101-14A procedures for scheduled public comments
• Review of PR145-12 policies for board and commission appointments

The council voted to delete the smoking and ash‑tray provisions from the city ordinances. Members approved removing the fax number from the scheduled public‑comment form. They agreed to consider eliminating the rule that lets a council member add five minutes to a speaker’s time. The city manager will issue text alerts for emergency communications.

• Approved removal of smoking and ash‑tray sections from ordinances (consensus)
• Approved removal of fax number from scheduled public‑comment form (no objection)
• Agreed to consider removing the five‑minute speaker‑time addition rule
• City Manager to send text alerts to council members for emergency notifications

City Council

The City Council will hold second-read votes on two items related to the Meadow Lane Plat 1 subdivision: a design adjustment to waive right-of-way dedication and sidewalk construction, and approval of the final plat. The consent agenda includes several short-term rental conditional use permits, a $50,000 budget amendment for parking structure painting, and agreements for the 2025 NCAA cross country championship and affordable housing. New business includes a temporary alcohol and amplified sound waiver for a Halloween event. Several ordinances are introduced for first reading, including one on pedestrian safety on major corridors and one for short-term rental monitoring services.

• Final plat approval for Meadow Lane Plat 1 (north of Meadow Lane, east of Anderson Avenue) with design adjustments
• $50,000 budget amendment for Eighth and Cherry Street parking structure stairwell tower painting project
• Agreement with Central Missouri Community Action for 14 affordable housing units at Providence Landing (Hickman & Providence)
• Introduction of ordinance on motorist and pedestrian rights and duties on major corridor roadways and intersections
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 11 S. Heather Lane (consent item)

The City Council voted 4‑3 to adopt B256‑25, granting a design adjustment and right‑of‑way waiver for Meadow Lane, and B257‑25, approving the final plat for Meadow Lane. The consent agenda approved conditional use permits for short‑term rentals at 11 S. Heather Lane, 1501 Paris Road, and 103 Parkview Drive. The council also appointed new members to several boards and commissions.

• Approved B256‑25 design adjustment and right‑of‑way waiver (vote 4‑3)
• Approved B257‑25 final plat for Meadow Lane (vote 4‑3)
• Approved conditional use permit for short‑term rental at 11 S. Heather Lane (B258‑25)
• Approved conditional use permit for short‑term rental at 1501 Paris Road (B259‑25)
• Approved conditional use permit for short‑term rental at 103 Parkview Drive (B260‑25)
• Appointed Paul Sharp to Board of Adjustment (term expires 11/1/2030)
• Appointed Harry Castilow and Charles Zug to Citizens Police Review Board (terms expire 11/1/2028)
• Appointed Greg Aker, Ryan Hobart, Sarah Howard, Kate Nolte to Commission on Cultural Affairs (terms expire 10/31/2028)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will convene with the Columbia Public Schools, Chamber of Commerce, Boone County, and the University of Missouri for joint updates. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

• Columbia Public Schools Update
• Columbia Chamber of Commerce Update
• City of Columbia Public Safety Update
• Boone County Update
• University of Missouri Update

The council heard updates from Columbia Public Schools, the Chamber of Commerce, the Fire and Police Departments, Boone County, and the University of Missouri. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 a.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the agenda, minutes, and September monthly report. A staff presentation will be given, followed by a public hearing on Rothwell Park improvements. The commission will also receive reports on the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvements, bicycle and pedestrian issues, capital projects, and recreation services.

• Public hearing – Rothwell Park improvements
• Council items – Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvements
• Bicycle and pedestrian report
• Capital project report
• Recreation services report

Tree Board

The Columbia Tree Board will meet to discuss a letter to the City Council, review recent and upcoming outreach opportunities, and receive an update from the city arborist. The meeting will also include public comments and the approval of agenda items for a future session.

• Discussion of a letter to the City Council
• Review of recent and upcoming outreach and educational opportunities
• Update from the city arborist on current issues and projects
• Public comments from individuals and group representatives
• Approval of agenda items for the next meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive actions or policies were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Food Council

The Columbia Food Council will review updates from the OFBC and county representation, consider a training injector, and adopt new vision, mission, and goal statements. The council will also receive current events and food policy updates. Public comments are invited before adjourning.

• OFBC update
• County representation update
• Training injector
• Vision, mission, and goal statements
• Current events/relevant food policy updates

The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 17 minutes, each by unanimous vote. Discussion of the vision, mission and goal statements was tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled vision, mission and goal statements discussion
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will review reports on Vision Zero and pedestrian accidents. Members will discuss formalizing the Sidewalk Master Plan procedure and the Pedestrian Level of Comfort Map.

• Pedestrian Accidents Report
• Formalization of Sidewalk Master Plan Procedure
• Pedestrian Level of Comfort Map & Procedure
• Business Loop 70 Road Safety Audit Update
• Vision Zero Report

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission approved the meeting agenda. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will discuss planning alternatives for a Youth Summit and form work groups around three focus areas. They will also consider adopting a new mission statement for the council. Additionally, they will review the October newsletter and decide on the next meeting date, as the regular second Tuesday falls on Veterans Day.

• Youth Summit planning with alternatives and three focus areas
• Discussion and possible adoption of Youth Advisory Council Mission Statement
• Review of YAC October Newsletter
• Next meeting date rescheduled due to Veterans Day conflict

The council approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. A motion to keep the Youth Advisory Council mission statement was carried. The meeting was then adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Agenda approval motion carried
• Minutes approval motion carried
• Mission statement motion carried
• Meeting adjournment motion carried

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report from the Housing and Community Development Commission representative. The commission will consider a motion to enter closed session to review sealed bids and proposals for the FY2026 Social Services RFP. The meeting also includes standard public comments and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes
• Housing and Community Development Commission representative report
• Motion to go into closed session to discuss FY2026 Social Services RFP sealed bids
• FY2026 Social Service RFP (special item)

Commission on Cultural Affairs

The Commission on Cultural Affairs meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025, at City Hall has been canceled. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes from September 8, 2025, and nominations for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Nominations for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Columbia Arts Fund Update
• Status of FY25 & FY26 Funding

Columbia Sports Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Columbia Sports Commission. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a report on the October Sports Commission activities, and planning for the Missouri Sports Travel Exchange tradeshow. Also listed are sports sales activities. No major policy decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• October Sports Commission Report update
• Missouri Sports Travel Exchange Tradeshow planning discussion
• Sports Sales Activities report

The Columbia Sports Commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 2025 meeting minutes. All members voted to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 PM. No other business was discussed.

• Approved agenda (motion by David Egan, seconded by Carter Marcks)
• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Carter Marcks, seconded by Neal Wilkinson)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (motion by Stephanie Priesmeyer, seconded by Kris Kunz)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss preparations for a pre-Council meeting on November 3, 2025, and consider changing the board's meeting frequency. The director will give a routine report. No votes or financial items are on the agenda.

• Preparations for Pre-Council Meeting on November 3, 2025
• Discussion on Board of Health Meeting Frequency
• Director's Report by Rebecca Roesslet

The Board of Health unanimously approved the agenda and the meeting minutes. It voted to change the pre‑council meeting date to December 1, 2025. The board tabled further discussion on meeting frequency and postponed a meeting with the legal department to a later date. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Moved pre‑council meeting to Dec 1, 2025
• Tabled board‑meeting‑frequency discussion
• Postponed legal‑department meeting to a later date
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Disabilities Commission

The Disabilities Commission will discuss public transit and paratransit services, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and an update on the DawnZ Award. The body will also review a revised ADA grievance complaint form.

• Discussion on revised ADA grievance complaint form
• Update on the DawnZ Award for business accessibility
• Discussion on public transit and paratransit services
• Discussion on the Office of Neighborhood Services
• Review of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the amended September 11, 2025 minutes, each with unanimous support. Two items— the revised ADA grievance complaint form and the DawnZ Award update— were tabled for discussion at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved amended September 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled revised ADA grievance complaint form for next meeting
• Tabled DawnZ Award update for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct elections for its officers. It will also review and discuss proposed revisions to the Small Lots Article 5 subdivision regulations and Appendix A. The agenda and prior meeting minutes will be approved, and the next meeting date set.

• Planning Commission Officer Elections
• Review of Small Lots – Article 5 (Subdivisions) revision
• Review of Appendix A revisions related to Small Lots
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of September 18, 2025 work session minutes

The agenda and the September 18 minutes were approved by the commission. Commissioners elected Geuea Jones as Chairman and Stanton as Vice‑Chairman unanimously, and Brodsky as Secretary by a 6‑3 vote. The commission directed staff to prepare draft revisions to Article 5 and Appendix A to create standards for small‑lot development, including front‑yard encroachment and alley width options.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• September 18 minutes approved (Ortiz and Walters abstained)
• Chairman elected unanimously – Geuea Jones
• Vice‑Chairman elected unanimously – Stanton
• Secretary elected 6‑3 – Brodsky
• Commission directed staff to draft revisions to Article 5 (Subdivisions) for small lots
• Commission directed staff to draft revisions to Appendix A for small‑lot street standards
• Commission agreed to study front‑yard encroachment reduction and one‑way alley options

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 63.11 acres from Agriculture (A) to Industrial (IG) at 3815 Hinkson Creek Road, northeast of the Highway 63 and Paris Road interchange. They will also consider six short-term rental conditional use permits for properties on South West Boulevard, St. Michael Drive, East Ash Street, North Ninth Street, Forum Boulevard, and a withdrawn item for 1201 S. Old Highway 63. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Rezoning of 63.11 acres at 3815 Hinkson Creek Road from A to IG
• Short-term rental permit for 502 South West Blvd (6 guests, up to 210 nights)
• Short-term rental permit for 1306 St. Michael Drive (8 guests, requires parking expansion)
• Short-term rental permit for 1205 East Ash Street Unit A (2 guests)
• Withdrawn: short-term rental request for 1201 S. Old Highway 63 Apt 301

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous thumb‑up vote. The September 18, 2025 minutes were adopted with six votes in favor and three abstentions. A short‑term rental request (Case #308‑2025) was recorded as withdrawn, and a new short‑term rental application (Case #295‑2025) was heard, but no vote on it was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (6 votes, 3 abstentions)
• Recorded withdrawal of short‑term rental request for 1201 S. Old Highway 63, Apt. 301 (Case #308‑2025)

Parking Advisory Commission

The Parking Advisory Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review staff updates on four parking projects, and hear general public comments. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at City Hall.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Project updates: Plaza, 8th and Cherry, 5th and Walnut, 10th and Cherry
• Public comments
• Next meeting set for November 12, 2025

Citizens Police Review Board

The board will hear the 2025 annual report from the Office of Violence Prevention Administrator and a report on human rights. They will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and the agenda. A motion to enter closed session to discuss protected records is scheduled.

• Office of Violence Prevention Administrator D'Markus Thomas-Brown presents 2025 Annual Report
• Human Rights Report presented
• Approval of draft minutes from September 10 and September 15, 2025
• Motion to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021(14) and 590.502

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board will review financial reports for August 2025, hear a director's report introducing a draft Water Irrigation Ordinance, and discuss a monthly Power Cost Adjustment report. The board will also consider its annual report to council and set goals for 2025/2026.

• Introduction of draft Water Irrigation Ordinance
• Monthly financial statements for Electric and Water (August 2025)
• Power Cost Adjustment report for August 2025
• Council item update from September 2025
• Chairman's reports: public input meeting agenda, FY2025 annual report, WLAB 2025/2026 goals

The Water and Light Advisory Board approved the agenda as submitted with a unanimous vote. The September 10, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Human Rights

The Commission on Human Rights will review proposed changes to Chapter 12-57 of the Code of Ordinances and receive a budget update. The meeting will also include a review of HREP proposals and a Missouri Human Rights Commission outreach event scheduled for March 2026.

• Review proposed changes for Chapter 12-57 of the Code of Ordinances
• HREP Proposals
• HRC Budget Update
• Missouri Human Rights Commission Outreach Event in March, 2026
• Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss pending cases

The commission approved the FY26 budget based on its recommendation. Several funding requests were approved, including $100 for National History Day and $500 for Hickman High's Tibetan Culture program. The commission also reappointed Stephanie Yoakum as liaison for 2025‑2026 and approved both draft and closed meeting minutes from September 2, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Draft minutes from 09/02/2025 approved by majority vote (Liz Townsend Bird abstained)
• Closed meeting minutes from 09/02/2025 approved 5-2
• National History Day HREP request for $100 approved unanimously
• Hickman High Tibetan Culture HREP request for $500 approved unanimously
• FY26 budget approved per commission recommendation
• Stephanie Yoakum reappointed as liaison for 2025-2026 fiscal year unanimously
• Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a demolition permit application and conduct officer elections. The body will also review the Columbia Preservation Plan and updates regarding the Benton-Stephens Phase I Survey RFP.

• Demolition permit application for 1017 E. Brown School Road
• Officer elections
• Preservation Plan Grant Closure final financial and project reports
• Benton-Stephens Phase I Survey RFP updates
• Orders for replacing Most Notable plaques

The commission unanimously approved the slate of officers (Chair Stephen Bybee, Vice‑Chair Carrie Gartner, Secretary Josh Parshall). The meeting agenda and the September meeting minutes were also approved by unanimous voice vote. Commissioners voted to close review of the demolition permit application for 1017 E. Brown School Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved officer slate (Chair Bybee, Vice‑Chair Gartner, Secretary Parshall) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous voice vote
• Approved September meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Closed review of demolition permit for 1017 E. Brown School Road – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed

City Council

The City Council will discuss the draft strategic plan, including a request for proposals and a process chart. It will consider a motion to enter a closed session to review legal actions and privileged communications under Missouri law. The agenda also provides a public notice of upcoming meeting dates.

• Strategic Plan Discussion – presentation of draft RFP language and process chart (open)
• Upcoming Meeting Dates (open)
• Motion to enter closed session to discuss litigation and privileged communications (closed)
• Closed meeting in Conference Room 1A/1B (closed)
• Any other items council may wish to discuss (open)

Mayor Buffaloe moved, and Council Member Peters seconded, a motion for the City Council to go into closed session to discuss legal actions and privileged communications. The council entered closed session at 5:53 p.m. The council also confirmed upcoming work‑session dates: October 13, 4 pm‑6 pm for TIF work and November 10, 9 am‑11 am for the Transit Study.

• Motion to go into closed session on legal matters approved (motion made, seconded)
• Closed session convened at 5:53 p.m. in Conference Room 1A/1B
• Confirmed TIF work session date: October 13, 4 pm‑6 pm
• Confirmed Transit Study work session date: November 10, 9 am‑11 am

City Council

The Columbia City Council will discuss a range of items including the swearing‑in of new department directors, several public hearings on sidewalk and aquatic center projects, and multiple annexations and conditional‑use permits. The agenda also contains budget amendments, contract authorizations for employee benefits, and approvals for various infrastructure improvements. All items will be voted on or moved forward as indicated in the agenda.

• PH29-25: Public hearing on sidewalk improvement along south side of West Broadway between Maplewood Drive and West Boulevard.
• PH30-25 / B247-25: Proposed construction and authorizing of the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvement project using a design/build contract.
• B251-25: Appropriation of $3,000 for the Terminal Building loop road project at Columbia Regional Airport.
• B264-25: Appropriation of $50,000 for painting the stairwell tower of the Eighth Street and Cherry Street municipal parking structure.
• R135-25: Awarding bids and authorizing contracts with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental for employee benefits starting Jan 1 2026.

The City Council approved the construction of a sidewalk improvement project along the south side of West Broadway between Maplewood Drive and West Boulevard. The council also approved the Albert‑Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvement project and amended the 2026 legislative priorities to require reporting lost or stolen guns within 72 hours. Swearing‑in ceremonies were held for the new Director of Community Development and the Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services.

• Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved sidewalk improvement project on West Broadway (5‑1, 1 absent)
• Approved Albert‑Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvement (unanimous, 1 absent)
• Amended legislative priority to require gun‑loss reporting (unanimous, 2 absent)
• Swore in Clinton Smith as Director of Community Development
• Swore in William Rataj as Director of Housing and Neighborhood Services

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health will discuss promoting mini-grants, planning the Mayor’s Council awards set for April 15, 2026, and organizing the Winter Well-Being Expo on February 21, 2026. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a treasurer's report, and public comments.

• Discussion on promotion of mini-grants
• Planning for Mayor’s Council awards on April 15, 2026
• Planning for Winter Well-Being Expo on February 21, 2026
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report

City Council

The City Council will consider a motion to move into a closed session. The closed session would be used to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting, and individually identifiable personnel records of employees or applicants, as referenced in RSMo sections 610.021(3) and 610.021(13). The motion is listed as an open item for public comment before the session is closed.

• Motion to enter closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting, and personnel records per RSMo §§610.021(3) & (13)

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe moved that the council go into a closed session to discuss personnel matters under RSMo §§610.021(3) and (13). The motion was seconded by Council Member Don Waterman and approved unanimously by all seven members. The council then entered closed session in Conference Room 1A/1B, which adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved motion to go into closed session for personnel matters (7-0)

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board meeting is primarily procedural: approval of minutes and receipt of updates from staff, The District, and the Boone County Commission. No old or new business is on the agenda.

• Approval of draft August 25 meeting minutes
• September CVB Staff Report & Updates
• Update Report from The District
• Update Report from the Boone County Commission

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by motion and second with the motions passing. No other business was acted upon. The next board meeting was scheduled for November 24, 2025.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025

Climate and Environment Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will review the Missouri Bird City Program and a proposal for the Gans Creek Trail. The body will also discuss its 2025 priorities and the status of Bird City certification.

• Missouri Bird City Program presentation
• Proposal regarding Gans Creek Trail
• CEC 2025 Priorities discussion
• Bird City Certification next steps
• Commission member terms expiring in November

Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee

The Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee will consider responses to The BlkHandSide Collective proposition, discuss the NACo Fall 2025 Youth Justice Peer Exchange, and review Community Mental Health trainings. New business includes a presentation on GIS and stressor maps for community locators and a report on the Near East Neighborhood Opportunity & Community Accountability (NOCAP). Reports on the Office of Violence Prevention Dashboard and the Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) will also be presented.

• Responses to The BlkHandSide Collective Proposition
• NACo Fall 2025 Youth Justice Peer Exchange discussion
• Community Mental Health for Practical Community Application Trainings
• Community Locators: GIS and Stressor Maps
• Near East Neighborhood Opportunity & Community Accountability (NOCAP) Report

The committee approved the agenda as presented and approved the August meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 2:31 pm.

• Approved agenda
• Approved August minutes
• Adjourned meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss revisions to Article 5 (Subdivisions) and Appendix A regarding small lots. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Discussion of Small Lots revisions to Article 5 (Subdivisions) and Appendix A

The commission approved the agenda and the September 4 minutes unanimously. The meeting focused on discussing possible revisions to Appendix A for small‑lot subdivisions, including reduced right‑of‑way, utility easement relocation, and consistency issues. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were taken on any proposal.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a final plat for an industrial property with a sidewalk design adjustment, a conditional use permit for a drive-up facility at 310 Nifong Boulevard, and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 1506 Windsor Street. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Final plat approval for Consolidated Water, Plat No. 1 at 1500 Seventh Street with a design adjustment to waive sidewalk requirement
• Conditional use permit for a drive-up facility at the southeast corner of Nifong Boulevard and Bethel Street (310 Nifong Boulevard)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1506 Windsor Street (max 4 guests, 210 nights/year)
• Design adjustment from sidewalk construction requirement for industrial-zoned property

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved its agenda and the September 4 minutes. It voted 6‑0 to table the 1500 North Seventh Street final plat until October 23, 2025. It also voted 6‑0 to approve the conditional use permit for a banking center drive‑through at 310 West Nifong Boulevard in the M‑N zoning district.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved September 4 minutes (5‑0‑1; Brodsky abstained)
• Tabled Case 284‑2025 (1500 North Seventh St) until Oct 23, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Case 288‑2025 (310 West Nifong Blvd) (6‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will convene to approve the August 2025 minutes, a monthly report, and agenda items. The meeting includes updates on the CoMoGives campaign and reports from the Bicycle and Pedestrian and Capital Project commissions.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Approval of monthly report
• CoMoGives campaign update
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission report
• Capital Project report

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss purchases for the end of fiscal year 2025 and a letter to the City Council. The board will also review upcoming outreach and educational opportunities.

• Discussion of purchases for the end of FY25
• Discussion of a letter to the City Council
• Review of upcoming outreach and educational opportunities
• Update from the city arborist on current issues and projects
• Public comment period for individuals and group representatives

The Tree Board approved using budget funds to register Wright and Kyd for professional development training, to grant Bybee a professional membership with the Urban and Community Forestry Society, and to buy a Pizza Tree gift card. The board also approved holding a work day on September 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (Yes: 6, Excused: 1)
• Approved minutes of prior meeting (Yes: 5, Abstain: 1, Excused: 1)
• Approved professional development registration for Wright and Kyd (Yes: 7)
• Approved UCFS professional membership for Bybee (Yes: 7)
• Approved purchase of Pizza Tree gift card (Yes: 7)
• Approved September 28 work day (Yes: 7)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes: 7)

Food Council

The Food Council will consider updates to its vision, mission, and goal statements, as well as a statement on CHIP involvement. Old business includes updates on the OFBC and county representation. The meeting also includes public comments and discussion of current food policy events.

• OFBC update
• County representation update
• Statement on CHIP involvement
• Vision, mission, and goal statements
• Current events/relevant food policy updates

The council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the August 20 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will review updates to the Pedestrian Level of Comfort Map and its associated procedures. The body will also discuss formalizing the procedure for the Sidewalk Master Plan.

• Pedestrian Level of Comfort Map update and procedure
• Formalization of Sidewalk Master Plan procedure
• Vision Zero report
• Parks & Recreation report
• Planning Staff report

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda. It also approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee agreed that Carol Elliott will revise the Sidewalk Master Plan narrative and Chris Halsey will update its flowchart. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes (motion passed)
• Assigned Carol Elliott to revise Sidewalk Master Plan narrative
• Assigned Chris Halsey to update Sidewalk Master Plan flowchart
• Motion to adjourn passed

Public Transit Advisory Commission

The Public Transit Advisory Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review ridership data, and receive a presentation on the Go COMO Comprehensive Transit Study.

• Approval of August 19 minutes
• Review of August 2025 ridership and stop totals
• Presentation on Go COMO Comprehensive Transit Study
• Updates on City Council initiatives: Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, CATSO

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will review the FY26 budget, discuss edits to its establishing legislation, and review risk management and purchasing ordinance updates.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Discussion on edits to FAAC establishing legislation
• FY26 Budget Discussion
• Risk Management Discussion
• Update on Purchasing Ordinance

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee approved its meeting agenda and the August 18, 2025 minutes. Members also approved a motion to forward the revised mission statement to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sending edited FAAC mission statement to Council (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a pre-council session. The agenda includes a motion to enter a closed session to discuss sealed bids and proposals.

• Closed session to discuss sealed bids and related documents

Mayor Buffaloe moved to place the council in closed session to review sealed bids and related contract documents, and Council Member Foster seconded the motion. The council complied and entered a closed meeting in Conference Room 1A/1B, as authorized by RSMo Section 610.021(12). No other actions were taken.

• Motion to enter closed session on sealed bids and contract documents adopted

City Council

The City Council will vote on the FY2026 budget, continued from the September 2 meeting, and consider amendments to parking meter rates. Public hearings will be held on two voluntary annexations: one at 7098 I-70 Drive SE and one at the northwest corner of Clark Lane and Lakewood Drive. The consent agenda includes approvals for short-term rental permits, sidewalk projects, and a collective bargaining agreement with the police officers' union.

• Adoption of FY2026 budget (B183-25A)
• Amending parking meter rates (B205-25)
• Public hearing on annexation at 7098 I-70 Drive SE (PH27-25/B242-25)
• Public hearing on annexation at Clark Lane and Lakewood Drive (PH28-25/B243-25)
• Setting public hearing for Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvement project (R129-25) and authorizing construction (B247-25)

The council approved the FY 2026 city budget after correcting amendment numbers, and enacted amendments to parking meter rates, closed records, and a $21,000 contract for trauma‑informed mental‑health training. Council members also appointed fifteen individuals to various boards and commissions. All listed actions were approved unanimously with votes from Peters, Buffaloe, Carroll, Elwood, Sample, Foster, and Waterman.

• Adopted FY 2026 budget (B183-25A) – vote YES: Peters, Buffaloe, Carroll, Elwood, Sample, Foster, Waterman; NO: none
• Amended parking meter rates (B205-25) – vote YES: Peters, Buffaloe, Carroll, Elwood, Sample, Foster, Waterman; NO: none
• Amended closed records ordinance (B218-25) – vote YES: Peters, Buffaloe, Carroll, Elwood, Sample, Foster, Waterman; NO: none
• Approved $21,000 contract with TMT Consulting for trauma‑informed training (B241-25) – vote YES: Peters, Buffaloe, Carroll, Elwood, Sample, Foster, Waterman; NO: none
• Appointed Eric Morrison to Airport Advisory Board (term expires Dec 1 2026)
• Appointed Jamie Kroll to Building Construction Codes Commission (term expires Aug 1 2028)
• Appointed Tim Howald to New Century Fund Board (term expires Sep 30 2028)
• Appointed Samantha Nassar to Marijuana Facility License Review Board (term expires Sep 30 2028)

Police Retirement Board

The Police Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and review financial reports including the Retire Register and DROP accounts. No specific policy changes or contracts are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of Police_Minutes_20250613 and Police_Minutes_20241213
• Review of Police Retire Register 8-31-25
• Review of Police DROP 9-12-25
• Review of Police Revenue and Expenses Report

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee will hear presentations from investment firms Ares and KKR, review the quarterly economic and investment report, and discuss potential asset reallocation and a short fixed manager search. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Presentation by Ares
• Presentation by KKR
• Quarterly Economic and Investment Report
• Asset reallocation discussion
• Short fixed manager search

The Investment Committee unanimously approved adding both Ares and KKR to the city's investment portfolio. It also approved trimming and reallocating funds for the Short Fixed Manager Search and terminating the MetLife contract in favor of Sage. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved December 13, 2024 & June 13, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved addition of Ares to City’s portfolio (unanimously)
• Approved addition of KKR to City’s portfolio (unanimously)
• Approved trimming and allocation of funds for Short Fixed Manager Search (unanimously)
• Approved termination of MetLife contract and allocation to Sage (unanimously)

Firefighters' Retirement Board

The Firefighters' Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and review routine financial reports, including the retire register, DROP summary, and revenue/expenses. No old business is scheduled, and public comments are invited. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of Fire Retire Register as of August 31, 2025
• Review of Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) summary as of September 12, 2025
• Review of Fire Revenue and Expenses Report
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2024, and June 13, 2025 meetings

The Firefighters' Retirement Board approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. The board also approved the draft minutes from December 13, 2024, and June 13, 2025, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2024 & June 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review accepted changes to Chapter 5 of the city code, covering animals and fowl. They will also hear the Director's Report from Rebecca Roesslet. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from August 14, 2025, and public comment.

• Review of accepted changes to Chapter 5 Animals and Fowl, with redlined and clean final documents attached

The Board of Health unanimously approved all suggested language changes to Chapter 5 of the Animals and Fowl ordinance. The board also decided there will be no Board of Health meeting in November and will meet with legal in October to discuss public statements. Agenda and minutes were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 08.14.2025 (unanimous)
• Approved all suggested language changes to Chapter 5 Animals and Fowl ordinance (unanimous)
• Decided there will be no Board of Health meeting in November
• Planned October meeting with legal to discuss statements and council communication

Disabilities Commission

The Disabilities Commission will hear presentations from Local Motion CEO Mike Burden on mobility status and advocacy, and Assistant City Counselor Adam Kruse on the ADA Coordinator's role and duties. They will also discuss a revised ADA grievance complaint and receive reports from working groups. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-based with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Mike Burden, CEO of Local Motion, discussing mobility around Columbia
• Adam Kruse, Assistant City Counselor, discussing the ADA Coordinator role
• Discussion on the revised ADA grievance complaint
• Reports from Safe Streets for All Working Group and Airport Steering Committee

The Disabilities Commission approved its agenda and the August 14 and June 12, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous consent. Members discussed a revised ADA grievance form but took no action. The commission voted to send a letter to the Parks and Recreation Department supporting a youth wheelchair basketball program.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved sending a letter to Parks Department supporting youth wheelchair basketball (motion passed)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board meeting consists largely of procedural items with no new business or minutes to approve. The only substantive action is a motion to enter closed session to discuss sealed bids and contract proposals, as permitted by state law.

• Motion to go into closed session to discuss sealed bids and related documents until bids are opened or contract executed

Citizens Police Review Board

The Citizens Police Review Board will hear updates on the 'Wrong House' follow-up and a report to the City Council. New business includes a discussion of the board's history, purpose, and legal considerations under state law and city code. The board also plans to move into closed session to discuss records exempt from disclosure.

• Old Business: Wrong House Follow-up
• Old Business: Report to Council Update
• New Business: Discussion of the Board's history and purpose
• Legal Considerations: Open/closed meetings, law enforcement investigation requirements (Chp. 610, Section 590.502, RSMo), and city code sections 21-44 through 21-59
• Motion to go into closed session (Sections 610.021(14) and 590.502, RSMo)

The Citizens Police Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the August 13, 2025 session, each by unanimous vote. The board scheduled its next meeting for October 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes of August 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board will review the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) scope of services under Task Order 5, along with monthly financial reports, power cost adjustment reports, and council updates. The board will also discuss public input meetings, annual goals, and an advisory board report to council.

• Discussion and review of Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Task Order 5 scope of services
• Monthly Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) report for July 2025
• Council item update from August 2025
• Public input meeting and WLAB 2025/2026 goals
• Advisory Board Report to Council draft (FY25 example)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the August 13, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It endorsed Task Force Order 5 for the Integrated Resource Plan and added a recommendation that the Energy Authority examine storage options, also unanimously. The board set the public input meeting for October 29, 2025, and scheduled the next advisory board meeting for October 8, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes with title and spelling changes (unanimous)
• Endorsed Task Force Order 5 with storage recommendation for IRP (unanimous)
• Scheduled public input meeting for Oct 29, 2025 at 6 pm in Council Chambers
• Set next advisory board meeting for Oct 8, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 9:06 am (unanimous)

Parking Advisory Commission

The commission will review revenue matters from old business and continue discussion of the city’s parking budget. Standard agenda items such as call to order, introductions, approval of agenda and minutes, and a public comments period are also scheduled. The next meeting is set for October 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

• Review of revenue (old business)
• Continued discussion of parking budget (new business)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Public comments period

Community Land Trust Organization Board

The Community Land Trust Organization Board will approve past meeting minutes and financial statements, discuss a strategic plan, and consider entering a closed session for legal and real estate matters.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August '25 financial statements
• Discussion of strategic plan
• Motion to enter closed session for legal actions and real estate
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The board approved its agenda and the August 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It accepted the treasurer’s report, which showed a balance of $87,500. The board voted to go into a closed session to discuss legal actions, privileged communications, and real‑estate transactions, then voted to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned after these procedural votes.

• Approved agenda (5:0)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (5:0)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (5:0)
• Entered closed session to discuss legal actions and real‑estate matters (6:0)
• Returned to open session (5:0)
• Adjourned meeting (5:0)

Youth Advisory Council

The council will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a recap of the recent Youth Summit and the council’s annual report. New business includes a presentation on the Sunshine Law, election of officers, and setting three focus areas for the year.

• Approve agenda for the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Youth Summit recap and council annual report
• Presentation on public meetings and the Sunshine Law
• Election of officers and identification of three focus areas

The council approved its agenda and the May 13, 2025 minutes. Members elected Grace Harris as Chair, Ahlam Alamin as Vice Chair, and Aanya Shetty as Secretary. The council unanimously approved three focus areas: Sustainability, Wellness, and Youth Safety/Security. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Grace Harris as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Ahlam Alamin as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Aanya Shetty as Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved focus areas Sustainability, Wellness, Youth Safety/Security (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Commission on Cultural Affairs

The Commission on Cultural Affairs will approve minutes from July 14, 2025, and review applications for small requests. The agenda includes updates on the Columbia Arts Fund, the Celebration of the Arts, and the status of FY25 and FY26 funding.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 minutes
• Review of Small Request Applications
• Columbia Arts Fund Update
• Celebration of the Arts report
• FY25 & FY26 Funding status

The Commission on Cultural Affairs approved three $500 small requests: North Village Arts District, Columbia Gadget Works, and Columbia Art League. The vacancy on the Commission will be advertised in late September with applications due Oct. 3 and appointments on Oct. 20. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved $500 North Village Arts District request (motion carried)
• Approved $500 Columbia Gadget Works request (motion carried)
• Approved $500 Columbia Art League request (motion carried, three members abstained)
• Decided to advertise Commission vacancy in late September; applications due Oct 3, appointments Oct 20 (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:54 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items. They will review a site‑specific Planned District (PD) plan for the 24.13‑acre Ashford Place development, which proposes 77 single‑family attached units. They will also consider three short‑term rental (STR) applications for properties at 11 S. Heather Lane, 1501 Paris Road, and 103 Parkview Drive, each requesting up to 210 nights per year. The commission will discuss these proposals and take any necessary actions.

• Ashford Place PD plan rezoning for 77 single‑family attached dwelling units on a 24.13‑acre site north of Sagemoor Drive
• Short‑term rental request for 11 S. Heather Lane (3‑bed, 2‑bath, 0.21‑acre) – up to 8 guests, 210 nights annually
• Short‑term rental request for 1501 Paris Road (2‑bed, 1‑bath, 0.15‑acre) – up to 4 guests, 210 nights annually
• Short‑term rental request for 103 Parkview Drive (3‑bed, 1‑bath, 0.40‑acre) – up to 4 guests, 210 nights annually

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous thumb vote. The August 7 and August 21 regular‑meeting minutes were each approved with a 7‑1 vote, one commissioner abstaining on each. No other substantive actions were decided during the session.

• Approved agenda (8‑0 unanimous)
• Approved August 7 minutes (7‑1, one abstention)
• Approved August 21 minutes (7‑1, one abstention)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a staff report on 2025 short‑term rental (STR) amendment follow‑up. It will also discuss proposed revisions to the Small Lots subdivision provisions in Article 5. No other items are on the agenda.

• STR Amendments – follow‑up staff report
• Small Lots – Article 5 subdivision revisions discussion

The work session agenda was adopted unanimously and the August 21 minutes were approved with one abstention. Commissioners approved a revised correspondence letter to be submitted to the City Council. They directed staff to prepare language allowing shared driveway access for redevelopment/infill small lots and to revise the design‑adjustment criteria wording so both the Commission and Council must consider it. Staff will also seek fire‑code clarification for street standards and continue the small‑lot revisions at the next meeting.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved (unanimous except one abstention)
• Revised correspondence letter approved for Council submission
• Staff tasked to draft shared‑access amendment for small‑lot subdivisions
• Staff to revise design‑adjustment criteria wording for Commission and Council
• Staff to contact Fire Department for street‑width clarification
• Staff to continue presenting Appendix A revisions at next work session

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health will receive the treasurer's report on the remaining budget. Members will review pending mini‑grant applications and discuss the upcoming event calendar and marketing plans. The meeting will also include public comments and set the next meeting date for October 2, 2025.

• Treasurer's report on remaining budget
• Review of mini‑grant applications
• Discussion of event calendar and marketing
• Public comments from attendees
• Scheduling of next meeting on Oct. 2, 2025

Mayor's Task Force on the U.S.S. Columbia

The Mayor's Task Force will follow standard meeting procedures, approve the agenda and the minutes from July 29, 2025, and address old and new business. New business includes a Mayor's Reception and other crew visit events. The board will receive a report with updates on the U.S.S. Columbia submarine. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2025
• Mayor's Reception (new business)
• Other crew visit events (new business)
• Submarine updates (report)

The task force voted to approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 29, 2025 session. Both motions carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:15 p.m. (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a demolition permit application for the property at 2000 Allen Lane. Staff will provide updates on FY 24 and FY 25 grant funding. The commission will review a proposed amendment to the Preservation Plan grant. A work session will be held to discuss the draft Preservation Plan.

• Demolition permit application – 2000 Allen Lane
• FY 24 & 25 grant updates (staff report)
• Preservation Plan grant amendment (old business)
• Preservation Plan draft review and work session (new business)

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July meeting minutes. It closed the review of the demolition permit application for 2000 Allen Lane. The commission also unanimously approved an amendment to the preservation‑plan grant budget, allowing an additional $4,000 reimbursement for staff time. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed review of demolition permit for 2000 Allen Lane (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved preservation‑plan grant amendment shifting funds and adding $4,000 reimbursement (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Commission on Human Rights

The Commission on Human Rights will discuss recommended changes to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances and updates to source of income protections due to HB 595. The body will also review public sanitary facilities and HREP proposals. A closed session is scheduled to discuss five pending cases.

• Recommended changes to Chapter 12 of Code of Ordinances
• Source of Income protections changes due to HB 595
• Public Sanitary Facilities discussion
• HREP Proposals
• Closed session for cases 2024-00020, 2024-00021, 2024-00022, 2025-0003, and 2025-0006

The Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It also approved the closed‑meeting minutes from that date and a $200 request for the MidMo Pridefest HREP proposal. The body decided not to pursue a letter to the Attorney General about DEI policies and entered a closed session before adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes from 08/05/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑meeting minutes from 08/05/2025 (passed)
• Approved $200 MidMo Pridefest HREP request (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue a letter to the Attorney General on DEI policies
• Moved into closed session at 6:20 p.m. (motion passed)
• Returned from closed session at 7:50 p.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hear a presentation from the Columbia Police Lieutenants' Association. Council members will consider a motion to move into a closed session to discuss preparation for negotiations with employee groups as authorized by Section 610.021(9) of the Missouri Revised Statutes. If approved, the closed meeting will be held in Conference Room 1A/1B.

• Columbia Police Lieutenants' Association presentation (open to public)
• Motion to enter closed session to discuss preparation for employee‑group negotiations under RSMo §610.021(9)
• Closed meeting in Conference Room 1A/1B

Mayor Buffaloe moved to place the council in a closed meeting to discuss preparation for negotiations with employee groups, and Council Member Foster seconded the motion. The council entered a closed session in Conference Room 1A/1B at about 6:29 p.m. The closed meeting concluded at approximately 6:58 p.m. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to enter closed session for employee‑group negotiation prep approved; council convened closed meeting

City Council

The council will continue the public hearing on the FY 2026 annual budget (continued from August 18) and consider a budget ordinance. Old business includes votes on electric utility rate changes, parking meter rate increases, and a one-year suspension of GoCOMO transit fares. The consent agenda features multiple zoning items, a police records management system contract with Tyler Technologies, and various agreements.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 annual budget (continued from Aug 18)
• Amending Chapter 27: electric utility rate changes
• Amending Chapter 14: parking meter rate increases
• Suspending GoCOMO transit fares for one year (Oct 2025–Sep 2026)
• Authorizing SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for police Records Management System

The Council voted unanimously to adopt B184-25, amending Chapter 27 of the City Code on electric utility rates. Several sets of amendments to Exhibit A of the FY 2026 budget (B183-25) were also approved unanimously by voice vote. The full FY 2026 budget will be discussed and voted on at the September 15, 2025 meeting. Minutes from the August 18 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved B184-25 electric utility rates amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Nos. 1,2,3,6,10,11,12,13,14,17,19,20,21,23,26,29,30,37,38,39,40,41,42,44,46,49,52,53 to B183-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Nos. 16,22,31,32,33,34,43,48 to B183-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Nos. 27 and 55-74 to B183-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Nos. 4,5,7,8,9,15,18,24,25,28,35,36,45,47,50,51,54 to B183-25 (unanimous)
• Deferred final vote on FY 2026 budget B183-25 to September 15, 2025
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved B 218-25 to old business and R128-25 to new business (unanimous)

Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO)

The CATSO Coordinating Committee will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the proposed FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The committee will also consider certification of the metropolitan planning process. These items determine federal transportation funding and planning priorities for the Columbia area.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Metropolitan Planning Process Certification

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 22 minutes by unanimous voice votes. Staff presented the FY 2026‑29 Transportation Improvement Program, which totals just over $617 million in capital projects and includes about $57 million in federal funding. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the TIP and will forward it for federal review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 22 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved FY 2026‑29 Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Advisory Board

This meeting consists of routine business: approval of draft minutes from May and June 2025, reports from staff and members, and public comments. No new business or old business items are listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 28, 2025
• Approval of draft minutes from June 25, 2025

The board voted to approve the agenda with a unanimous vote. A motion was made to approve the May 28 and June 24, 2025 minutes, but the minutes do not record the outcome. No old or new business was taken up, and the board heard extensive reports on airline service, ongoing construction, parking, and other airport projects. The next meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City of Columbia New Century Fund, Inc. Board

The New Century Fund Board will discuss proposed changes to City Ordinance Section 27-27 and amendments to the NCF Bylaws (version 230808). Public comments and general discussion will follow. The meeting is open to the public.

• Proposed changes to Columbia Code of Ordinances Sec. 27-27
• Proposed amendments to NCF Bylaws (as amended 230808)
• Public comments on ordinance and bylaw changes
• Meeting held at City Hall, Conference Room 1C

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss updates regarding the FY2026 City Budget. The meeting also includes staff reports from the CVB, The District, and the Boone County Commission.

• Update on the FY2026 City Budget
• CVB August Staff Report & Updates
• Report from The District
• Report from the Boone County Commission

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting, each by motion and second with the motions passing. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded; the board received a FY2026 budget update and various reports.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)

Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee

The Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee will discuss a Request for Qualifications for the Community Navigation Liaison Program, an update on the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform scope of work, and a report on the Cost of Gun Violence. New business includes the NACo Fall 2025 Youth Justice Peer Exchange and the Near East Neighborhood Opportunity & Community Accountability Procouncil (NOCAP) Report. The committee will also hear reports on communal collaborative efforts.

• Request for Qualifications: Community Navigation Liaison Program
• National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform Scope of Work Update
• NACo Fall 2025 Youth Justice Peer Exchange - Pierce County, WA
• Near East Neighborhood Opportunity & Community Accountability Procouncil (NOCAP) Report
• Cost of Gun Violence Report

The Violence Prevention Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting’s minutes. No other decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the committee discussed program updates, a youth‑justice peer exchange, and community partnership ideas.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a draft memo proposing revisions to short‑term rental regulations (PZC 2025 STR Revisions Memo, draft). The commission will also discuss proposed changes to the Small Lots subdivision provisions under Article 5. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Planning Commission correspondence – draft short‑term rental amendments (PZC 2025 STR Revisions Memo, draft)
• Discussion of Small Lots – Article 5 subdivision revisions

The work‑session agenda was adopted unanimously. The August 7 minutes were approved with Commissioner Ortiz abstaining. Commissioners directed staff to revise the short‑term‑rental correspondence and present an updated draft at the next work session. The small‑lot subdivision revisions were not discussed due to time constraints.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (8‑0‑0)
• August 7 minutes approved with one abstention (Ortiz)
• Staff tasked to refine STR correspondence and deliver updated draft at next work session

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four short-term rental conditional use permit requests and one rezoning request. The rezoning request (Case #265-2025) seeks to change 0.96 acre from Planned Development to R-1 to allow a single-family dwelling near Forum Boulevard and Old Plank Road. The short-term rental requests (Cases #262, #266, #267) propose allowing 6‑7 transient guests for up to 210 nights per year at 11 Club Court, 2613 Creasy Springs Road, and 3306 Belinda Court, all on R-1-zoned parcels. The agenda also includes standard introductions, approvals, and public comment periods.

• Case #265-2025: Rezoning 0.96 acre from PD to R-1 for a single-family dwelling near Forum Blvd & Old Plank Rd (unaddressed site).
• Case #262-2025: Conditional Use Permit for 11 Club Court to operate a short-term rental (max 6 guests, 210 nights annually) on a 0.22 acre R-1 parcel.
• Case #266-2025: Conditional Use Permit for 2613 Creasy Springs Road to operate a short-term rental (max 6 guests, 210 nights annually) on a 0.83 acre R-1 parcel.
• Case #267-2025: Conditional Use Permit for 3306 Belinda Court to operate a short-term rental (max 7 guests, 210 nights annually) on a 0.22 acre R-1 parcel.

The commission unanimously approved the agenda as amended, removing Case 267‑2025. The minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting were approved with seven votes in favor and one abstention. A public hearing was held on Case 262‑2025 for a short‑term rental conditional use permit, but no decision was recorded in the minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7 votes for, 1 abstention)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed improvements to the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center. The commission will also review the FY2026 budget presentation and receive updates on the Cosmo-Bethel tennis renovations, bicycle and pedestrian projects, capital projects, and recreation services. Routine approvals of minutes and the monthly report are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center improvements
• FY2026 budget presentation
• Report on Cosmo-Bethel tennis renovations
• Bicycle and Pedestrian report
• Capital project report

Tree Board

The Tree Board will review a final draft letter to the city council regarding the City Tree Fund. They will also discuss upcoming outreach and educational opportunities, including scheduling a work day at the Garth Sexton tree preservation area. The city arborist will provide an update on the city's Emerald Ash Borer management plan.

• Review final draft of letter to council on City Tree Fund
• Schedule a work day at Garth Sexton tree preservation area
• Receive update on Emerald Ash Borer management from city arborist
• Discuss upcoming outreach and educational opportunities

The Tree Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved the content of a letter to City Council and voted to submit that letter as a report for the September 15 council agenda. The board set a tentative work‑day date of September 28 at 10 a.m. for the Garth/Sexton tree preservation area and decided not to respond to an op‑ed about the emerald ash borer at this time. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes (6‑0)
• Approved content of tree fund letter (6‑0)
• Approved submitting the letter to City Council for 9/15 agenda (6‑0)
• Set tentative work‑day for 9/28 at 10 am (no vote recorded)
• Decided not to respond to emerald ash borer op‑ed (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will consider formalizing the Sidewalk Master Plan Procedure and elect a secretary. Staff reports include updates on Vision Zero, Parks & Recreation, and Planning. No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Formalize Sidewalk Master Plan Procedure (old business)
• Election of Secretary (new business)
• Vision Zero Report (staff report)
• Parks & Recreation Report (staff report)
• Planning Staff Report (staff report)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission elected Chris Halsey as its new secretary. A motion passed to create a draft flowchart for the sidewalk master plan procedure. The Business Loop Grant was reinstated after being cancelled. The agenda and minutes for the meeting were also approved.

• Chris Halsey elected as commission secretary (motion passed)
• Approved development of a sidewalk master plan flowchart (motion passed)
• Business Loop Grant status changed from cancelled to uncancelled (motion passed)
• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)

Food Council

The Columbia Food Council will meet to approve minutes from July 2025 and discuss updates on the Office of Food and Beverage Compliance, county representation, and epinephrine access in schools.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 draft minutes
• Review of Office of Food and Beverage Compliance update
• Discussion on epinephrine access in schools and public services
• Review of vision, mission, and goal statements
• Review of current events and food policy updates

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 16, 2025 minutes. Members discussed updates on focus groups, county representation, epinephrine access, and funding challenges for local food programs, but no formal actions were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City of Columbia New Century Fund, Inc. Board

The New Century Fund Board will consider approval of minutes, old business items including the Lang Award and Historic Preservation Donation, and new business involving changes to the city code (Sec. 27-27) and board bylaws. A treasurer's summary will also be presented.

• Lang Award (old business)
• Historic Preservation Donation (old business)
• Ordinance changes to Columbia Code Sec. 27-27
• Bylaw changes to NCF Bylaws
• Treasurer's summary report

Public Transit Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss the city budget and collaboration with other commissions. Members will also receive updates on the Olsson Study and Google Maps, and review ridership data from July 2025.

• July 2025 ridership and daily stop totals
• City budget discussion
• Olsson Study update
• Google Maps update
• Updates on Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, and CATSO

Finance Advisory and Audit Committee

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including a presentation on budget details. They will also review a community trends manual, a parking rate study, a fee study, and proposed changes to the purchasing ordinance. No final decisions are expected; the committee's role is advisory.

• FY26 Budget Discussion and Presentation (SI13-25)
• Parking Rate Study analysis for 2025 budget
• Fee Study review
• Purchasing Ordinance amendments (ARTICLE X changes)
• Community Trends Manual 2025

The Finance Advisory and Audit Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. Old business items such as the FY26 budget presentation and the risk management move were discussed but no actions were taken. New business items including the Community Trends Manual, parking rate analysis, and purchasing ordinance updates were reviewed without any approvals. The next meeting was scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Randy Minchew, seconded by Peter Schneeberger)
• Minutes approved unanimously (motion by Peter Schneeberger, seconded by Brian Toohey)
• Next meeting date set for September 15, 2025

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