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Columbus council approves permits, project directives and an appointment; tables park fountain purchase
Summary
The Columbus City Council unanimously approved a special-event permit for a May 8 block party, Work Change Directive No. 6 for the Heritage Park well, a construction agreement for a culvert, a three-year Board of Adjustment appointment, and a Utility Systems Operator job posting; council tabled purchase of two water fountains for Granite Peak Park.
At its April 6 meeting, the Columbus City Council approved a series of permits, project directives and personnel actions. The council unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for the Columbus MT Gives Block Party on May 8, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (motion by Cole Waltner, second by Kelly Ault).
The council approved Work Change Directive No. 6 for the Heritage Park Well Project after Public Works Director Peyton Brookshire clarified that the directive pertained to the operational ("good") well rather than a dry well (motion by Dennis Holten, second by Tim Mayo). Council also approved a construction agreement with Heart 7 for installation of a culvert at Sherwood Park not to exceed $25,000 (motion by Dennis Holten, second by Danen Johannes).
Rick White moved and Tim Mayo seconded the appointment of Gary Timm to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term expiring April 30, 2029; City Attorney Ryan Addis reviewed Montana Code Annotated and confirmed no residency requirement and the council approved the appointment by voice vote. The council approved a job description and announcement for a Utility Systems Operator, with Councilmember Dennis Holten urging preference for a local hire.
Council considered purchasing two new drinking fountains for Granite Peak Park at $4,300 each but, after questions about price, installation and alternatives, Dennis Holten moved to table the purchase; the motion passed unanimously. All recorded roll-call votes on motions at the meeting were recorded as unanimous "yea" by the six councilmembers present.
