Residents near west Columbia’s Louisville Park could soon see a new permanent outdoor warning siren. Columbia’s city council will first-read a bill Monday night authorizing an agreement with Boone County Emergency Management for the siren’s installation. Emergency management officials say the area near Louisville drive and Louisville park lacks adequate siren coverage. The proposed siren …
Columbia’s city council to hear concerns about road safety, near a quarry
Columbia’s city council will hear a complaint Monday night about safety issues on northwest Columbia’s Blackfoot road, which is near LA Nickell golf course. Resident Walter Minner tells 939 the Eagle that dump trucks from a nearby quarry are too big for Blackfoot road, and have come across the road’s yellow line. Mr. Minner will …
Columbia Regional Airport’s parking lot to be expanded; project will include improved lighting
A proposed expansion of the south parking lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) has received the green light from Columbia’s city council this week. City officials say a parking lot expansion will be necessary when the new $23-million terminal project is finished next year. The $550,000 parking lot expansion will include 93 new parking spots, …
New fire station coming to Columbia, near Scott Boulevard
Columbia’s city council has voted to authorize construction of a fire station near Scott Boulevard and state Route K, in the Deerfield Ridge subdivision. The council approved the measure at Monday night’s meeting. The $2.5 million fire station is being funded by the voter-approved capital improvement sales tax extension. The council also heard testimony Monday …
Winter weather plan to be discussed by Columbia’s city council Monday evening
With winter just around the corner, Columbia’s city council will hear a detailed report Monday night about winter weather and snow removal. Public works is recommending that no changes be made to first, second or third priority routes. Columbia currently maintains 1,418 total lane miles, and 691 priority lane miles. The council recently approved three additional …