Posts Tagged ‘columbia city administrator doug brimm’
Changing the signs in Columbia
As Columbia prepares its vision for the city for the next couple of decades, it is beginning with some in-house cleanup. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey gave an…
Read MoreColumbia tackling vehicle break-ins
In response to an increase in burglaries to motor vehicles in Columbia, officials at last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting discussed an amendment to city code that would make “handle…
Read MoreTo sign or not to sign in Columbia
Sign, sign everywhere a sign. Two actions were taken regarding business signage during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. One vote put a moratorium on any new sign permits…
Read MoreFuture taking shape in Columbia
The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting. The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…
Read MoreColumbia scrambling on OSHA mandate
The City of Columbia is in a race against the clock to conform to Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines concerning employees and COVID-19 by Jan. 10. On Nov. 5,…
Read MoreColumbia subdivision approved, with conditions
Roads were the main points of business at the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night. Action was taken concerning Quarry Road and Skyline Drive, and Rueck Road was discussed for…
Read MoreColumbia talks subdivision, levies taxes
The plan has changed, but the discussion is the same regarding a proposed subdivision in the northern part of Columbia. During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, public input on a…
Read MoreColumbia receives positive audit
Financially, the City of Columbia has successfully navigated problems associated with the COVID pandemic thus far, according to an audit report given at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. Jim…
Read MorePublic safety, tech talk in Columbia
Columbia emergency response personnel were presented with lifesaver awards at the beginning of Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. Fittingly, it was announced later in the meeting that requests for proposal…
Read MoreWatershed moment for Columbia
Water and leaves were the main topics of discussion at the Oct. 4 meeting of the Columbia City Council. The discussion of leaves was more informative in nature. As for…
Read MorePublic works at forefront of Columbia meeting
The Columbia City Council meeting last Tuesday evening shifted the city’s philosophy concerning its public works department. During the meeting, Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm addressed the council with a…
Read MorePickleball proving popular
Waterloo is the latest local municipality to catch pickleball fever. The Waterloo Park District Board held a special meeting last Monday night to approve construction of a pickleball court at…
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