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At-a-glance: Cole County Commission approves parks leash rules, appointments and agreements

Cole County Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved a parks pet-leash and waste ordinance, appointed a parks committee member, approved a conservation cost-share agreement and took administrative actions including tabling a towing award and approving an assessor abatement.

Cole County commissioners used Tuesday’s meeting to approve several administrative items and agreements and to handle routine county business following extended public comment on the Wren trust.

Key votes at a glance

- Parks pet-leash and waste ordinance: Commissioners approved a new ordinance requiring pets in county parks to be under immediate control or on a leash except in clearly marked off-leash areas; the prior animal-waste ordinance was rescinded. Staff said the new rules will be implemented through park signage and administration.

- Appointment: Bradley Kellerman was…

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