Columbus City Council Meeting April 24th, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Approval of March 27 2024 meeting minutes

Septic system variance application for 6907 West Broadway Avenue

Deer Marsh plat easement correction

Forest Lake Fire Department annual and 2025 budget report

Public Safety financial assistance utilization

SAFER Grant application for training captain position

Votes (4)

Adopt the agenda for the March 27 2024 city council meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Sue

Approve the consent agenda minus minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Sue

Approve the variance for 6907 West Broadway Avenue

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Sue

Approve the correction of easement dimensions to the Deer Marsh plat

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Ron

Notable Quotes (3)

If you get a vehicle fire in that type of structure it's going to be difficult for us to contain... this [robot] is a tool used for underground parking structures with EV fires.

Al Newman
EquipmentDiscussing future equipment and budget needs.

The safer grant picks up all expensive for the first three years and then in 2028... a training captain... would be $145,238.

Al Newman
BudgetExplaining the fiscal impact of a new hire.

When this was originally made those Dimensions were not included for the easements... that allows for people to determine where the drainage and utility easement is.

David Zegler
PropertyExplaining the need for a plat correction.

People (8)

JanetCity Council Member

Participates in council discussions, motions, and oversight of minutes/budgets.

SueCity Council Member

Participates in council proceedings, seconds motions, and inquiries about department processes.

Ron HgraphPlanning Commission Liaison

Presents septic variance applications to the council.

David ZeglerAnoka County Surveyor

Requests approval for plat easement corrections for Deer Marsh.

Al NewmanFire Chief

Forest Lake Fire Department Chief presenting annual reports and grant statuses.

Rob BushCity Council Member

Participates online; raises concerns regarding accuracy of meeting minutes.

Nate MozBuilding Dept/Firefighter

Building department staff who responds to fire calls.

Nick VanelliBuilding Dept/Firefighter

Permit technician who acts as a dual-role firefighter during business hours.

Places Mentioned

6907 West Broadway AvenueDeer MarshHorns Bean Lake DriveColumbusForest LakeSt CloudWashington CountyAnoka County

Events & Meetings (1)

  • April 24 2024, 6:01 p.m., Columbus City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

P 04-32-22-24-1

Septic system type 2 variance for 6907 West Broadway Avenue

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Columbus City Council Meeting April 24th, 2024 - Scandia Recorder