Columbia City Government Archives

Columbia Imagined survey extended until Nov. 20

November 9, 2020 7:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Imagined Status Report survey deadline has been extended to Nov. 20. The purpose of the survey is to “provide the City Council with an evaluation of the plan’s goals and objectives, implementation efforts to-date, and present recommendations for new and evolving trends and community priorities that would be incorporated into the

Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 after health order extension announced

November 2, 2020 4:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia city leaders will get a COVID-19 update Monday after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department extended health orders for two more weeks.

City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions

October 22, 2020 4:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for boards and commissions.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks city council for COVID-19 health order concessions

October 20, 2020 2:14 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.

WATCH: Health director gives Columbia City Council update on COVID-19

October 19, 2020 6:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia and Boone County health director gave the Columbia City Council an update on COVID-19 at its meeting Monday.

Public input meeting set for Oct. 13 for Albert-Oakland Park improvements

October 9, 2020 5:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO Columbia Parks and Recreation is holding a public input meeting regarding improvements at Albert-Oakland Park, 1900 Blue Ridge Road. The drop-in meeting will be held at the park’s Shelter 1 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The project could include the replacement of shelter 1, restroom and the playgrounds on

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia requests public input on status update of Columbia Imagined

October 8, 2020 9:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission, along with City staff, are currently working on a 5-year Status Report for “Columbia Imagined – The Plan for How We Live & Grow.” The status report is the City of Columbia’s comprehensive land use plan that was adopted by the City Council on

Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension

October 5, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

Columbia church raises money to stop utility disconnects, calls on city for extension period

October 1, 2020 12:06 PM Riane Cleveland

The Unitarian Universalist Church is helping people that are pending disconnect.

City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects

September 25, 2020 11:41 AM Riane Cleveland

The City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.

Columbia City Council approves increase in pay for some sanitation workers

September 22, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

Some Columbia sanitation workers are getting a raise with the passage of the city’s fiscal 2021 budget.

Health department explains reasons for change in health order

September 21, 2020 5:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Staff from the Columbia/Boone County health department and city leaders are discussing the current state of COVID-19.

City of Columbia looking at CARES Act funding for disease investigation

September 21, 2020 6:08 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia city leaders are talking about a contract for CARES Act funding with the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.

Columbia could see e-scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall

September 20, 2020 6:44 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on Monday whether the city and University of Missouri will see Bird Rides, Inc. scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall.

Columbia recycling center use jumps, leading to overflows

September 17, 2020 1:39 PM Riane Cleveland

Recycling center drop-off locations across Columbia continue to have overflowing issues.

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves new fire station in the southern part of the city

September 11, 2020 12:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

This will be the 10th fire station for the city after it is built.

No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance

September 11, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.

COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Zola Crowder

A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.