Columbus City Council Meeting May 28th, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Votes (3)

Approval of the May 28, 2025 agenda with amendments

Passed5-0

Moved by Scott · Seconded by Rob

Approval of consent agenda items 1-5

Passed5-0

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Jenny

Approval of 5-year Lions Club lease renewal with 2% annual increase

Passed5-0

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Rob

Minnesota OSHA does not specifically require the use of reversing beepers on trucks.
— Rob Austerberg

Noise mitigationRefuting the claim that backup beepers are a mandatory legal requirement.

If we were to lay them all down, suddenly we're going to need twice as much yard space as we had before.
— Michael Schmidt

Equipment storageExplaining the operational constraints of storing equipment.

JackPublic Works Director

Presents leasing and planning information to the Council.

JanetCouncil Member

City Council liaison for the Planning Commission.

Rob AusterbergResident

Lives at 14063 Lake Drive NE; concerned about equipment noise and visual blight.

Michael SchmidtRepresentative

Defends business practices and discusses noise levels and equipment storage.

EllieAssistant Planner

Provides technical clarification on noise standards and land use.

14063 Lake Drive NEPublic Works BuildingLakeville (referenced location)Elco New Market (referenced location)