Columbia, MO

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board will discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Showcase. The meeting includes staff reports from The District and The Boone County Commission. No old business is scheduled for discussion.

• Proposed FY2027 CVB Budget
• Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Showcase
• August CVB Staff Report
• Update Report from The District
• Update Report from The Boone County Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Columbia Historic Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications for 1712 Riback Road, 113 W. Worley Street, and 708 N. Fourth Street. Staff will present on the Preservation Plan, Historic Property Viewer, and Central-City Design Guidelines. The body will also select a survey consultant for the Benton-Stephens NW area and elect officers.

• Demolition permit application for 1712 Riback Road
• Demolition permit application for 113 W. Worley Street
• Demolition permit application for 708 N. Fourth Street
• Selection of survey consultant for Benton-Stephens NW
• Discussion of Central-City Design Guidelines & Overlay with neighborhood groups

Personnel Advisory Board

The Personnel Advisory Board will meet at City Hall to conduct business. The agenda includes a motion to enter a closed session to discuss specific employee information.

• Motion to enter closed session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees
• Discussion of individually identifiable personnel records or performance ratings

Commission on Human Rights

The Commission on Human Rights will vote on three recommendation letters to the City Council concerning the definition of family, the Mental Health Board/Commission, and FY27 budget adjustments. The agenda also includes a new funding request for HREP and reports from the CPRB. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending legal cases.

• Recommendation letter to City Council on the definition of family
• Recommendation letter to City Council on the Mental Health Board/Commission
• Recommendation letter to City Council on FY27 budget adjustments
• HREP funding request
• Closed session to discuss pending cases under RSMo 610.021(1)

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

Dangerous or Aggressive Animal Advisors

Convention and Visitors Advisory Board

Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO)

The Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO) Coordinating Committee will hold three public hearings at this meeting: one on the proposed FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), one on the proposed FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and one on a proposed Major Roadway Plan amendment to add a local non-residential access road along the Route B corridor. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 30, 2026 meeting. Public comments are invited during the hearings and general comments period.

• Public hearing on proposed CATSO FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Public hearing on proposed CATSO FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Public hearing on proposed Major Roadway Plan amendment for local non-residential access road along Route B corridor
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2026 meeting
• USB drives prohibited for presentations; upload required via CoMo.gov/upload

Mayor's Task Force on the U.S.S. Columbia

The Mayor's Task Force on the U.S.S. Columbia is meeting to approve minutes, consider a recommendation for a new voting member, and receive reports on the submarine and an October crew visit. The agenda is otherwise routine with no major decisions listed.

• Recommendation to Mayor for new voting member
• Submarine update report
• Crew visit in October report
• Approval of June 24, 2026 minutes

Airport Advisory Board

Climate and Environment Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission is meeting to discuss next steps for reviewing or adopting the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), receive an update on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) team, and align its 2026 priorities. The agenda also includes approval of June meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion of next steps for IECC review/adoption with attached memo to City Council
• CAAP team update presented by Lelande Rehard
• Alignment of CEC 2026 priorities and member engagement activities
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting
• Public comment: up to 3 minutes for individuals, 5 minutes for groups

Collegiate Advisory Council

The Collegiate Advisory Council will discuss a proposed new definition of 'family' for the Unified Development Code, based on a council memo and public hearing draft. They will also review a draft University Student Survey and two flyer options for voter registration education. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from May 26, 2026.

• Discussion of proposed Unified Development Code definition of 'family'
• Review of draft University Student Survey
• Review of voter registration education flyers (Option 1 and Option 2)
• Approval of draft minutes from May 26, 2026

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending an appointment to the Fund Advisory Board and receive reports on council items including a fee ordinance, the Elevate CoMo agreement, and a McClure Engineering amendment to the North Village Park agreement. Reports on bicycle and pedestrian matters, capital projects, and recreation services are also scheduled. The meeting is largely routine, with no major public hearings or rezonings on the agenda.

• Recommend appointment to Fund Advisory Board
• Council items: fee ordinance, Elevate CoMo agreement, McClure Engineering amendment to North Village Park agreement
• Bicycle and Pedestrian report
• Capital project report
• Recreation Services report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a preliminary plat. One request seeks to rezone 26.91 acres on Route K for a 10-lot single-family subdivision, with a related preliminary plat. Another request involves annexation and permanent zoning of about 10 acres at 6000 Scott Boulevard for multifamily and mixed-use development.

• Rezone 26.91 acres from A to R-1 for 10 single-family homes (Case 211-2026)
• Preliminary plat for 12-lot Remington Estates (Case 210-2026)
• Permanent zoning of 10 acres to R-MF and M-N upon annexation (Case 208-2026)
• Public hearings for all three cases

Tree Board

The Columbia Tree Board is meeting to review its draft annual report to the City Council, discuss the FY26 budget, and plan upcoming outreach opportunities. The city arborist will provide an update on current issues and projects. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per individual and 6 minutes per group.

• Review of draft annual report to City Council
• Discussion of FY26 Tree Board budget
• Update from city arborist on current issues and projects
• Planning of upcoming outreach opportunities
• Public comment period with 3-minute individual limit

Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive staff and commission reports, discuss the Sidewalk Master Plan update procedure and possible additions, and hear public comments. The agenda includes updates on the Business Loop Improvement Plan, Complete Streets Policy, Climate Action Plan, and FY2027 Budget, but no major decisions are listed.

• Sidewalk Master Plan Update Procedure discussion
• Possible additions to Sidewalk Master Plan for future meeting
• Business Loop Improvement Plan: BeHeard open
• Columbia Complete Streets Policy Update: BeHeard and survey open
• Whitegate Dr traffic calming: Public hearing 8/17

Food Council

The Columbia Food Council will discuss progress on a Findings Report and follow up on business licensing during old business. New business includes coalition building and sharing relevant food news. The meeting is open to the public.

• Findings Report progress update
• Business licensing follow up
• Coalition building discussion
• Relevant food news and events

Commission on Cultural Affairs Standing Committee on Public Art

The Commission on Cultural Affairs Standing Committee on Public Art is meeting to review the artwork design for Flat Branch Park. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting, old and new business, and public comments. The main substantive item is the design review for the park artwork.

• Flat Branch Park Artwork Design Review

Public Transit Advisory Commission

The Public Transit Advisory Commission is meeting to approve the July minutes and agenda, receive updates from the City Council and other commissions (Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, CATSO), and review July ridership data. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.

• July ridership report review
• City Council and other commission updates (Vision Zero, Disability, Bike/Ped, CATSO)
• Approval of July 21 minutes
• Next meeting date set for 09/15/26

City Council

The Columbia City Council will hold public hearings and take votes on the FY 2027 budget, the 2026 property tax rate, and a proposed 1% public safety sales tax (following the August 4 election). They will also consider several rezonings, a traffic calming project, and updates to building codes. The agenda includes multiple public comments on community media, surveillance, and urban camping.

• Public hearing and vote on FY 2027 budget (B209-26)
• Public hearing and vote on 2026 property tax rates (B208-26)
• Introduction of ordinance to impose 1% public safety sales tax (B226-26)
• Public hearing on traffic calming devices on Whitegate Drive between Paris Road and Squire Circle (PH24-26)
• Rezoning of 3000 N. Providence Road to multi-family dwelling (B228-26)

City Council

The Columbia City Council is meeting in a pre-council session to hear a presentation on a cost of service study. The agenda also includes discussion of upcoming meeting topics and any other items council members wish to discuss. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Cost of Service Study presentation
• Upcoming meetings: Strategic Plan Draft Work Session (Sept 8), Downtown Safety (Sept 14), Municipal Campaign Finance Reform (Sept 21)

The City Council received a presentation on the Cost of Service Fee Study, which analyzed fees across multiple departments. The study found that false alarm fees for police and fire services recover 0% of costs, resulting in an approximate loss of $122,591.04. Council members discussed the findings and noted that fee adjustments had already been implemented in response to the study. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this informational session.

• Received Cost of Service Fee Study presentation (informational)
• Noted fee adjustments already implemented in Environmental Health, Animal Control, and Planning & Zoning

Railroad Advisory Board

The Railroad Advisory Board is meeting to review third-quarter financial statements for the railroad and transload operations, traffic reports, and updates on grant applications and an expressions-of-interest request. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• FY26 3rd Qtr Railroad Financial Statements
• FY26 3rd Qtr Transload Financial Statements
• Update on EDA Grant
• Update on CRISI Grant
• Update on Request for Expressions of Interest

Board of Health

The Columbia/Boone County Board of Health will meet to consider an amendment to Chapter 5 of the City Code relating to feral cat colonies, and to discuss a letter to the City Council in support of a mental health provider board seat. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a director's report, and public comments.

• Amending Chapter 5 of the City Code relating to feral cat colonies
• Letter to Council in Support of Mental Health Provider Board Seat
• Approval of draft minutes from July 9, 2026
• Director's Report by Rebecca Roesslet

Disabilities Commission

The Disabilities Commission is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the CoMo Complete Streets Project and Daniel Boone Regional Library, plus new business including selecting the 2026 Senator Chuck Graham Disability Advocacy and Ambassador Awardee(s) and electing a Secretary. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Presentation on CoMo Complete Streets Project by Ally Fields, CMT Infrastructure Engineering
• Presentation by Daniel Boone Regional Library Executive Director Robin Westphal and Development Manager Joseph Facteau
• Selection of 2026 Senator Chuck Graham Disability Advocacy and Ambassador Awardee(s)
• Election of Disabilities Commission Officer - Secretary
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Columbia Sports Commission

The Columbia Sports Commission is meeting to vote on its 2026 chair and vice chair, review a recap of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, and receive a facilities update from Columbia Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes a motion to enter closed session to discuss sealed bids or proposals. No old business is listed.

• Nominations and voting for 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Missouri Basketball Coaches Association 2026 Showcase recap
• Facilities update from Columbia Parks and Recreation
• Motion to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021.1(12) for sealed bids/proposals
• August Sports Commission Report and staff activities

Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Committee

Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission

The Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission will discuss a City Council request to combine or create a new Mental Health Commission. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the chair, University of Missouri, and Columbia Public Schools.

• Discussion on combining or creating a new Mental Health Commission at the request of City Council
• Approval of draft minutes from February 11, 2026
• Reports from University of Missouri and Columbia Public Schools

Parking Advisory Commission

The Parking Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss parking operations, including construction updates, revenue, and the Walker PARCS report. New business includes proposed adjustments to garage and ParkLync rates, as well as modifications to rideshare policies. Public comments will be heard.

• Garage rate adjustment
• ParkLync rate adjustment
• Proposed rideshare modifications
• Construction update
• Revenue report

Citizens Police Review Board

The Citizens Police Review Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the annual aggregate report, elect officers, and hear reports from the Human Rights Commission. The board will also enter closed session to discuss records protected from disclosure by law. Public comments are invited.

• Election of officers
• Annual Aggregate Report discussion
• Human Rights Commission Report
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(14) and 590.502
• Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes

Water and Light Advisory Board

The Water and Light Advisory Board is meeting to review quarterly financial reports, the FY 2027 operations and maintenance budget, and the capital improvement plan for both water and electric utilities. They will also receive updates on the power cost adjustment, utility disconnections, the integrated resource plan, renewable energy, and ongoing capital projects. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and electing officers, plus discussion of annual report status and council work session preparation.

• Review of FY 2027 Operations and Maintenance Budget for Electric and Water
• Review of FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Electric and Water
• Monthly Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) Report - August 2026
• Quarterly Utility Disconnection Update - August 2026
• 2nd Quarter Renewable Energy Report

Commission on Cultural Affairs

The Commission on Cultural Affairs will discuss a proposed program change to the FY26 Annual Grant from Vidwest and consider a Small Request Application. The meeting also includes updates on the Artist Laureate, Celebration of the Arts, and the Columbia Arts Fund.

• FY26 Annual Grant: Proposed program change from Vidwest
• Small Request Application under New Business
• Status of FY26 and FY27 Funding reported
• Columbia Arts Fund Update
• Celebration of the Arts update

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss proposed revisions to the short-term rental (STR) ordinance. The agenda includes a presentation on the revisions, a city-wide map of licensed STRs, an application flow chart, and correspondence from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the public. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed revisions to the Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Licensed STRs city-wide map
• Short-term rental application flow chart
• Final PZC correspondence on STR revisions
• Public correspondence on STR revisions

Dangerous or Aggressive Animal Advisors

The Dangerous or Aggressive Animal Advisors board is meeting for a regular session. The primary item is a hearing to determine the dangerous and aggressive animal status of a specific animal. No other substantive business is listed.

• Hearing to determine dangerous and aggressive animal status

Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health

The Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health will meet to approve minutes and the agenda, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss old business including the budget for the remainder of the fiscal year and planning for the Mayor's Awards (new date and marketing). Public comments will be taken.

• Discussion of budget for remainder of fiscal year
• Discussion of Mayor's Awards (new date, marketing)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to review Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions. The discussion focuses on use specific standards and conditional use permit criteria for data centers.

• UDC Revisions regarding Data Centers Use Specific Standards & Conditional Use Permit Criteria

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several subdivision plats and development plans. The body is also considering two conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a new office building development.

• Case 160-2026: 147-lot preliminary plat, annexation, and R-1 zoning for 75.51 acres at Creasy Springs and Brown School Roads
• Case 195-2026: Development plan for a new office building on 19.59 acres at Discovery Parkway and Gans Road
• Case 200-2026: Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 122 N Greenwood Avenue
• Case 202-2026: Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 2400 Chapel Hill Road
• Case 186-2026: 3-lot preliminary plat for 'Jefferson Cottages' at 307 Sexton Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a 147-lot preliminary plat for Stone Creek Estates at the southeast corner of Creasy Springs and Brown School Roads, along with two design adjustments from the Unified Development Code, forwarding the recommendation to City Council. The Commission also approved a 3-lot preliminary plat for Jefferson Cottages at 307 Sexton Road and a development plan for Columbia Mutual Insurance Company. A conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 122 N Greenwood Avenue was denied.

• Approved Stone Creek Estates preliminary plat (147 lots) with design adjustments (9-0)
• Approved Jefferson Cottages preliminary plat (3 lots) at 307 Sexton Road (9-0)
• Approved Columbia Mutual Insurance Company PD plan and statement of intent (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied short-term rental CUP at 122 N Greenwood Avenue (1-8)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 2400 Chapel Hill Road (9-0)

Community Land Trust Organization Board

The Community Land Trust Organization Board will meet to discuss a land donation policy, review financials, and consider a motion to go into closed session to discuss leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The board will also hear reports on housing data tracking and board member attendance.

• Motion to go into closed session under RSMO 610.021(2) for real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Discussion of Land Donation Policy and Donation of House Information Sheet
• Review of Housing Continuum Data Collection and General Partner MOU
• Treasurer's report with financial statements for April, May, and June 2026
• Board member attendance discussion