Columbus City Council Meeting September 25th, 2024
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Fall Fest recap and sponsor acknowledgments
MTW Truck Wash conditional use permit
Highway easement vacation
Post-election review resolution
2025 Capital Improvement plan
2025 preliminary budget resolution
Tax levy certification
October 1st council workshop agenda
West Freeway Drive project grant closeout
City Engineer retirement and succession plan
Park Board activities and tree maintenance
Sunrise River WMO project funding
Areas of Interest (5)
- City Engineer Kevin announces retirement after 5 years, to be succeeded by veteran Brian Bachmeier.
- Council approves resolution for post-election machine count audits to increase voter confidence.
- Proposed 2025 budget features a 0.02% decrease in tax levy compared to 2024.
- MTW Truck Wash approved following resolution of water usage and traffic concerns.
- City Council and staff navigate complex grant closeout for West Freeway Drive project involving Rice Creek Watershed District.
Votes (9)
Adopt agenda for September 25th 2024
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Approve resolution to set date for Highway easement vacation public hearing
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Approve conditional use permit for MTW Truck Wash
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Ron
Approve resolution 24-12 regarding post-election review
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Approve 2025 Capital Improvement plan
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Approve 2025 preliminary budget resolution 24-13
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Ron
Approve resolution 24-14 setting date for final budget hearing
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Approve October 1st 2024 work meeting agenda
Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue
Notable Quotes (1)
This will be my last year as city engineer for Columbus I'm moving into retirement mode beginning in 2025.
People (6)
Lynn Kerver QuinnFall Fest Co-ChairReported on Fall Fest success and sponsor contributions.
Reported on Fall Fest success and sponsor contributions.
JackCity AdministratorCoordinated administrative reports and budget details.
1 quote
Coordinated administrative reports and budget details.
“I've never had a city administrator be here the whole time and jump in and work like you did.”
Lynn Kerver Quinn thanking Jack for his efforts at Fall Fest.
Elanor HanStaff/PlannerPresented reports on permits and resolutions.
Presented reports on permits and resolutions.
KevinCity EngineerAnnounced retirement effective 2025 and introduced successor Brian Bachmeier.
Announced retirement effective 2025 and introduced successor Brian Bachmeier.
Brian BachmeierIncoming City EngineerSuccessor to Kevin, former Oakdale Public Works Director.
Successor to Kevin, former Oakdale Public Works Director.
JanetCouncil MemberPresided over the meeting in the Mayor's absence.
Presided over the meeting in the Mayor's absence.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (6)
- September 25th 2024 Columbus City Council meeting
- September 4th 2024 joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting
- September 17th 2024 Park Board meeting
- September 19th 2024 Sunrise River WMO meeting
- October 1st 2024 City Council Workshop
- December 11th 2024 final budget approval
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Conditional use permit for MTW Truck Wash
Requesting general election post-election review
Approving 2024 tax levy for 2025 collection
Setting the date for the final budget and tax levy hearing