Columbus City Council Meeting February 25th, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Adoption of the February 25, 2026 city council agenda

Consent agenda

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment for 9444 Lake Drive (Holiday Station Store)

Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for parcel at 145th Avenue Northeast and Hornsby Street

Ordinance 26-02 formalizing the Personnel Committee

Transfer of funds from general fund to park capital fund

2027 Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization budget

Agenda setting for March 3, 2026 city council workshop

Notre Dame plans and road project discussion

Votes (5)

Adopt February 25, 2026 agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Scott · Seconded by Jenny

Approve CUP amendment for 9444 Lake Drive

Passed5-0

Moved by Ron Hanigraph · Seconded by Jenny

Approve ordinance 26-03 and resolution 26-03

Passed5-0

Moved by Ron Hanigraph · Seconded by Rob

Approve ordinance 26-02 for personnel committee

Passed5-0

Moved by Ron Hanigraph · Seconded by Jenny

Approve transfer of $10,294.18 to park capital fund

Passed5-0

Moved by Jenny · Seconded by Karen Fleming

Notable Quotes (2)

I think it’s a win-win for the citizens of Columbus and the sellers. So, it’s kind of a no-brainer.

Ron Hanigraph
RezoningDiscussion regarding rezoning land to light industrial.

I personally have got a lot of backlash since we kind of x-nayed the trail on PTOAC... we’re not making our city usable for residents.

Rob
InfrastructureDiscussion on road infrastructure and pedestrian safety.

People (10)

ScottCouncil Member

Participating in motions and voting.

JennyCouncil Member

Participating in motions and voting.

RobCouncil Member

Participating in discussions regarding road infrastructure.

Karen FlemingCouncil Member

Participating in motions and questioning staff.

AaronStaff

Presenting CUP and rezoning applications.

Casner SturmDevelopment Manager

Representing Holiday Station Store.

JackStaff

Providing administrative and budget briefings.

CherylStaff

Presenting budget transfers.

Brian BachmireConsulting City Engineer

Reporting on road and water tower projects.

Places Mentioned

Columbus, Minnesota9444 Lake Drive Northeast145th Avenue Northeast and Hornsby Street Northeast6000 Clearwater Drive, MinnetonkaCity Hall

Events & Meetings (4)

  • February 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
  • February 4, 2026 Planning Commission hearing
  • January 6, 2026 City Council workshop
  • March 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m. City Council workshop

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

26-03

Zoning map amendment and comprehensive plan amendment for 145th Ave and Hornsby St.

26-02

Formalize the personnel committee by ordinance and establish duties/authority.

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