Columbus City Council Meeting February 11th, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of the city council agenda
Consent agenda
Public forum
Anoka County Sheriff's Office quarterly report (Q4 2025)
2026 deputy introduction
Deer hunting ordinance and rifle usage regulations
Sheriff's office personnel changes
Update on new facility dog Sedona
Discussion of crime statistics and theft trends
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approve the February 11th, 2026 city council agenda
Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Rob
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Ron Hannigraph · Seconded by Scott
Notable Quotes (3)
Anything that interferes with immigration enforcement taking place at a jail in my mind is a mistake.
The building needs to be replaced and I wish I was telling you that a shovel's in the ground.
I think we will have to take a look at what that looks like. You know, rifle travels a lot farther.
People (7)
Ron HannigraphCouncil MemberLead the meeting and moved to adopt agenda items.
Lead the meeting and moved to adopt agenda items.
Jessica SlavicLieutenantPresented the quarterly sheriff's report and office updates.
1 quote
Presented the quarterly sheriff's report and office updates.
“We have had and are continuing to have some personnel changes with some retirements.”
Updating council on staffing changes.
Brad WeiseSheriffDiscussed immigration policy, jail infrastructure, and deer hunting.
2 quotes
Discussed immigration policy, jail infrastructure, and deer hunting.
“Our jail is failing... the building is just falling apart and it's a big ticket item.”
Describing the state of the county jail.
“I hope that immigration enforcement takes place at the jail and that the transfer... is as streamlined as possible.”
Clarifying sheriff's philosophy on immigration enforcement.
JennyCouncil MemberInquired about specific crime reports at Running Aces casino.
Inquired about specific crime reports at Running Aces casino.
KarenCouncil MemberInquired about the medical training of sheriff deputies.
Inquired about the medical training of sheriff deputies.
Shawn MerrittInvestigatorDetailed recent theft investigations and casino-related crimes.
Detailed recent theft investigations and casino-related crimes.
Grant OlsenDeputyPatrol deputy assigned to the Columbus contract for 2026.
Patrol deputy assigned to the Columbus contract for 2026.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- February 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.