Posts Tagged ‘columbia city council’
Neighbors allege Sunset Overlook bias
The Columbia City Council had its first virtual hiccup at Monday night’s meeting. Prior to the meeting, the council only had a few minor issues regarding public input from remote…
Read MoreInside music coming to Sunset Overlook?
Sunset Overlook is back in business and looking to expand its appeal with indoor entertainment. The City of Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night to discuss a proposal for a…
Read MoreSunset Overlook back in business
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved several amendments to zoning language in the city’s municipal code. The amendments create a legal means for potential development of a cannabis…
Read MoreMonroe County up to 104 coronavirus cases
As all regions of Illinois lessened restrictions, Monroe County reported more cases of coronavirus – including three at a senior living facility and another death. There are now 104 cases…
Read MoreColumbia talks business, zoning
As businesses and public buildings partially reopen in Columbia, the city council continues to conduct business, albeit through virtual meetings. The Columbia City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions and…
Read MoreColumbia holds brief meeting
In a short meeting of the Columbia City Council Monday night, the council voted to establish guidelines for public input during virtual meetings and approved several changes to boards, commissions…
Read MoreCities OK budgets in uncertain times
The Waterloo and Columbia city councils on Monday night approved budgets for the 2020-21 fiscal year despite an uncertain economic future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Municipalities must pass a…
Read MoreColumbia discusses budget
The Columbia City Council held its second meeting without an in-person audience Monday night. The first meeting featuring online-only viewing and participation was held March 27 to announce a Declaration…
Read MoreProposed Columbia subdivision plan voted down
Even with COVID-19 concerns, the Columbia City Council meeting Monday had a large crowd on hand to hear the fate of a proposed subdivision near Route 3 and Route 158.…
Read MoreColumbia development vote tabled
Those on hand to hear the fate of a proposed development near the Country Crossings subdivision in Columbia must wait two more weeks for a vote. The vote for approval…
Read MoreColumbia talks developments and zoning
Two proposed subdivision developments were on the agenda for last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting. The first item involved a motion to approve a Community Unit Plan Type A zoning…
Read MoreAnother Columbia subdivision discussed
The room was once again full during the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night for a discussion about another proposed subdivision. JLP Homes requested a zoning change for a Community…
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