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City of Columbia City Council met March 3.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Call Meeting to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Proclamations/Recognition/Presentations

1. Retirement of Columbia Public Library Director Annette Bland

2. Columbia High School Cheerleading State Finals

3. NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Report

E. Public Input

F. Comments & Announcements – Mayor

G. Comments & Announcements – Aldermen

H. Comments & Announcements – Department Directors

I. Consent Agenda

1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of February 12, 2025 through February 26, 2025 Totaling $169,250.23

4. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Sons of the American Legion Squadron 581 Meat Shoot (April 19, 2025)

5. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Monroe County BackStoppers Hot Rod’s for Heroes Car Show (June 22, 2025)

6. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Metro Tri Club Zilla Tri and Teen Zilla Tri/Sprint Triathlon (August 3, 2025)

7. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Columbia Public Library Summer Events (Multiple)

J. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance No. 3691 Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Short-Term Rental at 419 S. Main St. (C-2 Zoning District)

2. Ordinance No. 3692 Authorizing First Amendment to a Municipal Services Agreement for the Provision of City of Columbia Water Service to Certain Property Located in Unincorporated Monroe County

K. New Business

1. Motion to Approve Proposal for Engineering Services by Curry & Associates Engineers Inc for Design and Construction Services for an Elevated Water Storage Tank

2. Discussion of Zoning Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact and Decision - Variance (83 Hillcastle Lane)

L. Closed Session

1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body

2. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body

3. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) Setting of a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the Public Body

4. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Pending, Probable, or Imminent Litigation

M. Announcements

N. Adjournment

https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032025-386