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Columbus City Council Meeting May 28th, 2025

Scandia City CouncilMonday, June 16, 2025
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Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of meeting agenda

Consent agenda items

Public forum

Lions Club lease renewal

Planning Commission report

Equipment Share CUP/PUD

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of the May 28, 2025 agenda with amendments

Passed5-0

Moved by Scott · Seconded by Rob

Approval of consent agenda items 1-5

Passed5-0

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Jenny

Approval of 5-year Lions Club lease renewal with 2% annual increase

Passed5-0

Moved by Janet · Seconded by Rob

Notable Quotes (2)

Minnesota OSHA does not specifically require the use of reversing beepers on trucks.

— Rob Austerberg
Noise mitigationRefuting the claim that backup beepers are a mandatory legal requirement.

If we were to lay them all down, suddenly we're going to need twice as much yard space as we had before.

— Michael Schmidt
Equipment storageExplaining the operational constraints of storing equipment.

People (5)

JackPublic Works Director

Presents leasing and planning information to the Council.

JanetCouncil Member

City Council liaison for the Planning Commission.

Rob AusterbergResident

Lives at 14063 Lake Drive NE; concerned about equipment noise and visual blight.

1 quote

“The amount of traffic and you know, kind of the eyesore with the booms in the air and containment of the equipment.”

Discussing concerns about the Equipment Share site.

Michael SchmidtRepresentative

Defends business practices and discusses noise levels and equipment storage.

1 quote

“The reason the lifts are up in the air is twofold. One, it's for safety and security.”

Explaining why boom lifts are kept elevated.

EllieAssistant Planner

Provides technical clarification on noise standards and land use.

Places Mentioned

14063 Lake Drive NEPublic Works BuildingLakeville (referenced location)Elco New Market (referenced location)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • May 28, 2025, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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