Columbus City Council Meeting March 25th, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Adoption of the agenda
Consent agenda
Public forum
Liquor license renewal (Holiday Station 2746408, Love's Travel Stop 832, Running Nations Casino Hotel and Racetrack)
Urban Companies LLC conditional use permit (13960 Lake Drive NE)
April 7th, 2026 work meeting agenda
2026 recycling events and schedule
Bond fund 314 and 310 transfers and closures
City Engineer report (Notre Dame project, water tower site borings)
City Attorney report (Day on the Hill, bonding bill status)
Council member reports (Rice Creek Watershed, Forest Lake Cable Commission, Lower St. Croix Watershed, City Hall renovation)
Votes (8)
Adopt agenda with additions of item C-6 and D.5
Moved by Mr. Scott · Seconded by Jenny
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Jenny · Seconded by Rob
Approve liquor license renewals for Holiday Station, Love's, and Running Nations
Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Rob
Approve Conditional Use Permit for Urban Companies LLC
Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Scott
Approve April 7th, 2026 work meeting agenda
Moved by Karen · Seconded by Jenny
Approve 2026 recycling event schedule
Moved by Rob Bush · Seconded by Jenny
Transfer $152.88 from bond fund 314 to bond reserve fund 377
Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Scott
Closure of bond fund 314 and 310
Moved by Karen Fleming · Seconded by Jenny
Notable Quotes (2)
If there was any concern that you had with any of the licenses, call it out separately, but if you have no concerns and adopt the staff recommendation, then one motion would be sufficient.
The bonding bill is according to the governor today is his top priority for the session.
People (6)
Lead moderator for the city council proceedings.
Applying for a CUP at 13960 Lake Drive NE for a contractor shop.
Provided findings of fact for the Urban Companies CUP application.
Reporting on Notre Dame project bidding and water tower test results.
Providing updates on bonding bills and scheduling meetings with state representatives.
Requesting closure of bond fund accounts.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- March 25th, 2026, 6 p.m. - Thomas City Council Meeting
- April 7th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - City Council Workshop
- April 14th, 2026 - Day on the Hill meeting
- April 16th, 2026 - Wald Architects meeting
- April 8th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - Notre Dame bid opening