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Columbus Planning Meeting November 5th, 2025

Scandia City CouncilWednesday, November 12, 2025
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Approval of consent agenda and meeting minutes

Public hearing on fence regulations (Ordinance 25.04)

Shared driveway and private roadway ordinance requirements

Animal ordinance public survey development

Planning commissioner updates and staff reports

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approve consent agenda and October 15th meeting minutes

Passed5-0

Moved by Susan · Seconded by Kim

Continue public hearing for fence ordinances to November 19th

Passed5-0

Moved by Susan · Seconded by Kim

Adjourn meeting

Passed5-0

Moved by Susan · Seconded by Kim

Notable Quotes (2)

This is not intended as an enforcement measure. We're not checking anybody.

— Eleanor
Animal OrdinanceDiscussing the tone and intent of the new animal ordinance survey.

I'm not a fan of shared driveways if you anybody could tell. Not a fan.

— Susan
Shared DrivewaysCommenting on the complexity and liability of shared driveways.

People (4)

EleanorCity Planner / Staff

Manages ordinance drafting, public hearings, and planning commission presentations.

2 quotes

“This survey is intended to first learn how familiar residents are with the current rules.”

Explaining the goal of the animal ordinance survey.

“These shared driveways and private streets are intended to have the possibility of the city coming in and building a road there in the future.”

Clarifying the intent behind development agreements for private roads.

SusanPlanning Commissioner

Active participant in motions and ordinance feedback; announcing departure from commission.

1 quote

“I'm just kind of thinking from that standpoint more. I guess how I mean I know we have we have landlocked parcels.”

Expressing concern regarding potential future conflicts with shared driveway maintenance.

KimPlanning Commissioner

Provides second motions for committee proceedings.

AndyPlanning Commissioner

Questions regarding special assessments and land access rights.

1 quote

“Is that like the most they would be assessed if like say the road comes in, you'd need surveyors, etc.”

Inquiring about financial liability limits in shared driveway agreements.

Places Mentioned

Columbus City Hall, 16319 Kettle River Boulevard, MinnesotaNorthwest quad of the freeway district (mixed-use project)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Planning Commission meeting October 15th (minutes approved)
  • Public hearing scheduled for November 5th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Planning and Zoning meeting continued to November 19th

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 25.04

Updates to fence regulations including zoning permit requirements and drainage standards.

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