Columbus Joint Council and Planning Meeting October 1st, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Approval of meeting agenda and September 17, 2025 minutes

Running Aces community partnership update

Verizon small cell installation IUP and text amendment (15201 Zurich Street NE)

Farm animal ordinance revision and policy goals

Votes (1)

Approval of consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Susan · Seconded by Kim

Notable Quotes (2)

it would be much simpler to have a minimum acreage and then one animal unit per acre like some of the surrounding communities

Scott
Farm Animal OrdinanceDiscussion on simplifying animal unit math.

my bigger concern in going through and doing all of the work on this is that it ends up becoming a piece of paper and not actually enforced.

Jenny
Farm Animal OrdinanceConcerns regarding communication and enforcement of codes.

People (5)

EleanorPlanner

Presented notice for public hearing and facilitated animal ordinance discussion.

Places Mentioned

15201 Zurich Street NE16319 Kettle River Boulevard, Columbus, MinnesotaRunning AcesColumbus, MN

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Columbus City Hall

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Small Cell IUP

Interim use permit and text amendment for wireless antenna installation at 15201 Zurich Street NE.

Farm Animal Ordinance

Proposed revision of city code regarding the keeping of large animals, density, and structure placement.

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