Columbus City Council Meeting July 24th, 2024
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Approval of agenda
Consent agenda: minutes and bill payments
Public open forum
2023 Audit Report presentation
2025 Budget discussion for Water and Sewer Enterprise funds
Minnesota Lady Slippers / Pheasants Forever raffle approval
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Columbus maintains a high 137% fund balance, prompting internal discussions on how to allocate surplus capital.
- City council audit results show a 'perfect scorecard' with zero findings, signaling strong financial controls despite staffing turnover.
- Columbus moves to address property owner connections to city water/sewer systems through a new, aggressive assessment outreach plan.
- City explores potentially increasing SAC (Sewer Access Charge) fees as current $511/unit rates are viewed as potentially low.
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda with the addition of the supplemental Bill list to item b.2 and item 7.b resolution 2024-5.
Moved by Jesse · Seconded by Sue
Approve the consent agenda.
Moved by Jesse · Seconded by Janet
Accept the city of Columbus 2023 audit report.
Moved by Jesse · Seconded by Rob
Notable Quotes (2)
The city's fund balance as a percentage of operations you're currently at 137%.
To echo Jim's statements and your compliments to the staff Cheryl was the driver of this she did an outstanding job.
People (6)
JesseMayorFacilitates the city council meeting.
Facilitates the city council meeting.
Jim MikeCPARepresentative from mmkr presenting the 2023 audit results.
1 quote
Representative from mmkr presenting the 2023 audit results.
“The overall audit results were very positive. You issued a clean opinion on your financial statements no findings to report which is exceptional.”
Summarizing the audit findings.
CherylCity StaffKey staff member credited for managing the successful audit process.
Key staff member credited for managing the successful audit process.
JanetCouncil MemberAsked clarifying questions regarding audit fund balances and enterprise fund expenditures.
Asked clarifying questions regarding audit fund balances and enterprise fund expenditures.
Shannon HoiselRepresentativeRepresenting Minnesota Lady Slippers/Pheasants Forever regarding a raffle.
Representing Minnesota Lady Slippers/Pheasants Forever regarding a raffle.
RobCouncil MemberEngaged in budget discussion regarding membership dues.
Engaged in budget discussion regarding membership dues.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Wednesday July 24th, 2024 at 6:01 p.m. - City of Columbus City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Approval of raffle for Minnesota Lady Slippers / Pheasants Forever.