Posts Tagged ‘comprehensive plan’
County planning begins anew
Following difficulties last year, members of a committee meant to update the Monroe County comprehensive plan met Thursday in an effort to breathe new life into the project with new…
Read MoreConundrum in Columbia
A difference in vision and change in personnel has further delayed completion of the City of Columbia Comprehensive Plan project. The planning process, which began two years ago, had been…
Read MoreProperty assessments finally ready
Nearly at the halfway mark of 2023, preparations are finally underway to mail Monroe County residents their property tax assessments. Monroe County Commissioner Dennis Knobloch announced during Tuesday’s county board…
Read MoreColumbia talks ‘home rule,’ passes levy
The Columbia City Council approved a tax levy and special use permit, discussed park rules and seated a new alderman, but a majority of the meeting was dedicated to the…
Read MoreJail expansion plans revised
Implementation of the SAFE-T Act at the beginning of 2023 has caused a change in philosophy regarding expansion plans at the Monroe County Jail in Waterloo. Monroe County Sheriff Neal…
Read MoreColumbia adds department, director
The Columbia City Council meeting Monday night featured several administrative actions. The first action split the duties of Columbia’s city engineer and director of public works positions. Prior to the…
Read MoreColumbia comprehensive plan delay
A shortage of city staff has delayed the planned completion date for Columbia’s ongoing comprehensive plan process. With the retirement of Sue Spargo as Columbia Assistant to the City Administrator…
Read MoreGrowth in Columbia budget
Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm presented a budget overview during last Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. The budget for the City of Columbia’s upcoming fiscal year, like many recent aspects…
Read MoreColumbia comprehensive plan gets personal
The City of Columbia hosted a community open house as part of its comprehensive planning project Thursday evening at the Main Street Abbey pavilion. City staff, elected officials and emergency…
Read MoreColumbia updates sign code
Out with the old, in with the new is a recurring theme in recent Columbia City Council meetings as the city continues a year-long comprehensive planning process and gears up…
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 evaluating parks system
Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey last Tuesday outlined the role of the Columbia Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in the city’s upcoming comprehensive plan process. The comprehensive plan…
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