Columbia City Government Archives

Columbia City Council approves next phase of McBaine Water Treatment Plant project

November 6, 2023 5:42 PM Nia Hinson

Columbia City Council members are expected to vote Monday on a request for bids for the McBaine Water Treatment Plant Project.

Mizzou Democratic Socialists to present LGBTQ Sanctuary City ordinance to Columbia City Council

November 6, 2023 11:56 AM Hannah Falcon

The University of Missouri chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America plans to present a proposed ordinance Monday to the Columbia City Council that would make the city a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people.

Columbia City Council to amend budget to include ARPA funds

November 5, 2023 7:54 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. to amend the fiscal year 2024 annual budget to appropriate the $25.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The city received these funds in September to address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Upon approval of the

Columbia searching for new business to lease old IBM industrial for first time in over a decade

November 4, 2023 8:59 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) For the first time in over a decade, the old IBM building on Lemone Industrial Blvd is vacant. Columbia is now looking for a new business to buy or lease the building from them. The city is taking proposals and hopes to have a list of interested parties by Nov. 27. The

Three apply so far for Columbia Ward 2 council opening

November 2, 2023 7:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been three people who have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat. The city announced last month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17

Columbia Sewer Utility asking for public input on Forest Hill improvement project

November 1, 2023 3:49 PM Hannah Falcon

The Columbia Sewer Utility is asking residents to weigh in on a planned sewer improvement project at Forest Hill Court and Ridge Road.

McBaine Water Treatment Plant improvement project takes a step forward

October 26, 2023 11:23 AM Morgan Buresh

Columbia Water and Light customers could soon see their monthly base charge increase to help fund the city’s McBaine Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project.

Election petitions for Columbia City Council available next week

October 25, 2023 8:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Wednesday press release that election petitions for two City Council seats are available to be picked up next week. Would-be candidates can begin filing for the April 2 election on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and file no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. There will

Two apply so far for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

October 20, 2023 5:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The city announced earlier this month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation earlier

First Ward residents petition to recall City Councilman Nick Knoth over lobbyist role

October 19, 2023 7:09 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents of Columbia’s First Ward have started a petition to recall Councilman Nick Knoth, because of his new job as a lobbyist. In early October, Knoth accepted a position as the Director of Government Affairs & Regional Advocacy with the Missouri Association of Realtors. The group of citizens believes Knoth’s lobbyist position

Nearly one-third of Columbia curbside trash pickup customers respond to roll cart selection postcard

October 17, 2023 7:28 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday amended its 2024 annual budget to allocate funds for the purchase of roll carts for an automated residential curbside refuse collection. According to the City Council agenda, city staff is working to buy 36,200 roll carts for the program which cost roughly $2.2 million. At the

Columbia firefighters alerted administration to possible mold weeks before action was taken

October 17, 2023 10:57 AM Hannah Falcon

Firefighters from Columbia Fire Station 6 are bunking with Station 7 while the city assesses possible mold damage to ceiling tiles.

Columbia City Council recognizes union for water distribution workers

October 16, 2023 4:12 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday the Columbia City Council unanimously approved to recognize positions in the Water Distribution Division of the Utilities Department as a part of the LiUNA Local 955 bargaining unit. This comes after the water distribution workers rallied outside City Hall last week, claiming that the city violated their rights under the

City of Columbia and firefighters union don’t see eye-to-eye on critical illness pool participation

October 13, 2023 11:10 AM Morgan Buresh

Jefferson City is part of a program that aims to help firefighters with cancer treatment while also saving the city some money.

City of Columbia taking applications for open Ward 2 seat

October 10, 2023 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be taking applications for the soon-to-be-open Ward 2 seat, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. The city will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation last week, effective Nov. 22. Waner

City of Columbia names four finalists for police chief

October 9, 2023 11:35 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia released the names and backgrounds of its four police chief finalists Monday ahead of a public forum next week. Nathaniel Clark, Dan Haley, Jill Schlude and Michael Zeller have been named as finalists to take over after the retirement of former chief Geoff Jones. The city hired Public Sector