A proposed development in south Columbia involving an ice rink, music stage, bocce ball, pickleball and a two-story restaurant heads to the city council for a January 3 vote. The issue was first-read at Monday night’s meeting. The ice rink would be used in winter months. While the planning and zoning commission approved the proposal …
Columbia’s planning and zoning commission recommends approval of Tacos 4 Life restaurant plan
A proposal to build a new Tacos 4 Life restaurant on heavily-traveled East Green Meadows is now heading to Columbia’s city council. The planning and zoning commission has approved the restaurant’s plan to build a new 4,200 square feet restaurant, which would include a drive-through, a covered patio and four bicycle spaces. The issue will …
Columbia’s city council considering use tax ballot measure
Columbia officials say vendors located outside city limits and internet-based vendors have a competitive advantage over Columbia vendors because they don’t have to charge the local sales tax. Staff has prepared an ordinance to place a local use tax on the April ballot, and that will be first-read at tonight’s (Monday) city council meeting. The …
Sonic to build new restaurant at former KFC location in south Columbia
A new 1,800 square foot Sonic and drive-through will be built on property near heavily-traveled Nifong in south Columbia. The city council has approved the plan from D.L. Rogers Corporation, to build a new restaurant at a vacant Kentucky Fried Chicken location on Buttonwood. The current building will be torn down. The new restaurant will …
Columbia mayor’s task force on community violence 2014 report to be discussed on Monday
There have been eight shootings in downtown Columbia since mid-September. The city council will hear a presentation Monday night from health director Stephanie Browning about the mayor’s task force on community violence, and the recommendations they made in November 2014. Ms. Browning is also expected to discuss highlights from that report. Columbia city councilman Matt …