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

Approved5-0

Moved by Mr. Scott · Seconded by Jenny

Approve consent agenda

Approved5-0

Moved by Jenny · Seconded by Rob

Approve liquor license renewals for Holiday Station, Love's, and Running Nations

Approved5-0

Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Rob

Approve Conditional Use Permit for Urban Companies LLC

Approved5-0

Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Scott

Approve April 7th, 2026 work meeting agenda

Approved5-0

Moved by Karen · Seconded by Jenny

Approve 2026 recycling event schedule

Approved5-0

Moved by Rob Bush · Seconded by Jenny

Transfer $152.88 from bond fund 314 to bond reserve fund 377

Approved5-0

Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Scott

Closure of bond fund 314 and 310

Approved5-0

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.

Ron Hannigraph
Liquor licensesConsolidating liquor license votes.

The bonding bill is according to the governor today is his top priority for the session.

Bill
Bonding billDiscussing the status of state funding requests.

People (6)

Ron HannigraphMayor

Lead moderator for the city council proceedings.

AaronStaff/Planner

Provided findings of fact for the Urban Companies CUP application.

BrianCity Engineer

Reporting on Notre Dame project bidding and water tower test results.

BillCity Attorney

Providing updates on bonding bills and scheduling meetings with state representatives.

CherylStaff

Requesting closure of bond fund accounts.

Places Mentioned

13960 Lake Drive Northeast3781 Labbor Road, Badness Heights, MinnesotaAnoka County State Highway 23Washington County Public Works Building

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
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Columbus City Council Meeting March 25th, 2026 - Scandia Recorder