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Columbus City Council Meeting July 23rd, 2025

Scandia City CouncilSaturday, August 16, 2025
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Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of the Agenda

Consent Agenda

Public Forum

2024 Audit City Audit Report (LB Carlson)

Anoka County Sheriff's Office 2025 Second Quarter Report

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Adopt the agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Jenny

Approve the consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Rob

Notable Quotes (2)

I don't think I want to be three times over that.

— Janet
City FinanceReferring to the fund balance policy versus actual holdings.

In just the first half of 2025 in the city of Columbus, our deputies have responded to 16 mental health related calls.

— Jessica Slavic
Public SafetyHighlighting the volume of crisis-related police work.

People (4)

Jim IikdenCPA

Presented the 2024 city audit results for LB Carlson.

1 quote

“I was able to issue what's called an unmodified opinion on the financial statements. It was the opinion you were looking for.”

Describing the 'clean' audit opinion issued to the city.

JanetCouncil Member

Led discussion on city fund balance concerns and budget transparency.

1 quote

“I think that's too big of a cushion to be sitting on.”

Questioning the excess fund balance levels during the audit presentation.

Jessica SlavicLieutenant

Presented Q2 police statistics and department updates.

1 quote

“Having this embedded social worker really just kind of enhances the services that we're already providing.”

Explaining the partnership with Anoka County Social Services.

Matthew BertinaDeputy

Provided detailed reports on specific theft cases and criminal investigations.

Places Mentioned

Renais Casino18200 block of Two LaneHoward Lake Drive9300 block of Howard Lake Drive167th LaneHoliday Gas StationWest Freeway Drive 15300 block

Events & Meetings (4)

  • July 23rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - Regular City Council Meeting
  • August 5th, 2025 - Night to Unite
  • July 31st, 2025 - Lake Shop Open House
  • September 23rd, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Sheriff's Office Annual Open House
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