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Columbus City Council Meeting June 12th, 2024

Scandia City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Legislative update from Senator Michael KW

Approval of meeting agenda

Approval of consent agenda

Public open forum

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Votes (2)

Adopt the agenda for the June 12th, 2024 meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Sue

Adopt the consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Janet

Notable Quotes (3)

If we would have passed the bonding bill you would have gotten $475,000 Hornby Street in Columbus.

— Senator Michael KW
Bonding BillDiscussing the failed bonding bill.

It was really a whirl wind of activity... we were able to negotiate into the final form of the bill funds for the racetracks.

— Senator Michael KW
Sports BettingDiscussing the sports betting bill and Running Aces.

It is unconstitutional under our state constitution unfortunately our Supreme Court has not properly enforced that rule.

— Senator Michael KW
Legislative ProcessCommenting on the Omnibus Bill process.

People (6)

Senator Michael KWState Senator

Provided a legislative review and update to the Columbus City Council.

2 quotes

“The city of Columbus gets hit particularly hard on an aid formula that in a nutshell takes a lot of the taxes from your citizens.”

Explaining the fiscal disparities issue.

“The state budget went from 52 billion to 72 billion which represents a 39% increase that is the short answer.”

Explaining the state budget growth.

MayorMayor

Presided over the Columbus City Council meeting.

SueCouncil Member

Participated in voting and questioning the Senator.

JanetCouncil Member

Participated in voting and thanked the Senator for his work on fiscal disparities.

RobCouncil Member

Participated in meeting proceedings.

JesseCouncil Member

Participated in meeting proceedings.

Places Mentioned

Columbus, MinnesotaHornsby StreetRunning AcesCanterburyHam LakeSt. PaulMinneapolisMendota Heights

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 12th, 2024 at 6:03 p.m. at Columbus City Council
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