# The City of Columbia MO Live Stream

The City of Columbia, Missouri held a city council meeting on September 22, 2026, which included extensive discussions on multiple procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included approval of capital improvement projects such as the Providence Road and Blue Ridge Road roundabout ($1.16 million funded by sales tax) and the West Stewart Road sewer improvement project ($460,000 funded by sanitary sewer utility funds). The council also considered annexations and zoning adjustments for new residential developments, including Stone Creek Estates with design adjustments and development agreements. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to deliberations on adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with proposed amendments addressing commercial and residential building standards, energy efficiency, and renewable energy requirements. The council voted to delay the implementation date to April 1, 2027, and approved some but not all staff-recommended amendments. Public comments reflected concerns about housing affordability and energy costs. Additionally, the council discussed issuance of special obligation bonds totaling over $41 million for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) projects, with repayment from water and electric revenues. Other procurement-related items included conditional use permits for short-term rentals and development agreements for residential projects. The meeting concluded with motions to request legal review on potential administrative delays for demolition permits on historic properties. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract approvals, budget allocations, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and development in Columbia.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [The City of Columbia MO Live Stream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKyD69B8nxk) - The City of Columbia MO