Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations
The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on the sale of the former IBM/Kyndryl Building to Veterans United at its Feb. 19 meeting, according to a Monday press release from the city. A first reading took place at Monday night’s meeting. The building – located at 2810 LeMone Industrial Boulevard – is an
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia utilities customers who have their trash picked up on Tuesdays began receiving their roll carts on Thursday, the city wrote in a social media post. Distribution began on Monday. Back in March 2023 the city decided to switch its refuse pickup to an automated system that involves roll carts. The new collection system will
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An election violation complaint has been filed against multiple Columbia City Council members and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe after comments that were made during a Jan. 16 council meeting. Anthony Willroth, of Hold Como Accountable, said he has filed complaints to the Missouri Attorney General and Ethics Commission over comments made by Mayor
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Curbside pickup for recycling in Columbia could resume as early as next month. The Columbia City Council and Solid Waste Utility held a work session on Monday and the topic of recycling was included on the agenda. According to the Utilities Director Dave Sorrell, staffing for the department needs to be at
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia firefighters’ union gave support to embattled Ward 1 Councilman Nick Knoth after the City Council put his recall on the April 2 ballot Tuesday night. The action was on the agenda after residents gathered enough signatures to put the recall on the ballot. The question of whether Knoth should be
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia is getting $3.6 million from the federal government to build 44 electric vehicle chargers.
Continue ReadingTwo people have filed to run for the Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia found traces of so-called “forever chemicals” in its water after testing the city well field for the first time.
Continue ReadingThe city received a $1.4 million grant in February 2023 to help implement Vision Zero — its policy of working toward eliminating deaths on the roads. In December, the city received another grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $1.5 million for road improvements.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia spent $8,066.08 on clearing homeless camps in 2023, according to records ABC New 17 acquired through a Sunshine request. Columbia cleared two homeless camps in 2023. In March, the city cleaned out a camp near the Columbia Mall and cleared out another near the Interstate 70-Highway 63 connector
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A petition submitted by First Ward residents to recall Columbia City Councilman Nick Knoth was determined to have enough signatures for a vote on a ballot, according to an email from city spokeswoman Sydney Olsen. Olsen said the petition was submitted to the city on Dec. 15, and said she did not
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council voted Monday to give its employees six weeks of paid medical and family leave.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia received a recall petition from residents for Ward 1 Councilman Nick Knoth, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. Amin told ABC 17 News that the petition is being reviewed to determine if it is sufficient for a recall. Residents in Columbia’s first ward started collecting
Continue ReadingColumbia City Council members on Monday approved paid family and medical leave for city employees. As a benefit, the 30-day waiting period for new employees to use sick leave will be removed.
Continue ReadingColumbia city workers were seen Monday morning clearing what appeared to be a homeless camp near the Interstate 70 and Highway 63 connector.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia is ready to debut roll carts for trash pickup after years of debate.
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia has been considering regulation of short-term rental properties for a while now.
Continue ReadingThe city of Columbia will be holding a formal public hearing on Thursday to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations. The regulations would provide regulatory standards for the use of short-term rentals, such as AirBnBs or VRBOs.Â
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste will hold an open-house style meeting next week about potential requirements on roll cart storage, according to a Wednesday press release. The release states that the city is looking for public input on roll cart storage at residences between collection days. The meeting is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday,
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