The Board addressed several key resolutions, including strong opposition to the proposed BECI Transmission Line route, the allocation of Opioid Settlement funds to support the local Drug Treatment Court, and assistance for the Lake Wisconsin Farmer Watershed Council in obtaining a grant. The meeting also covered zoning and rezoning petitions for various agricultural and commercial properties, updates to supervisory district boundaries due to municipal annexations, and amendments to the County Code regarding procurement bidding thresholds and county clerk service fees. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved updates to the Standing Rules and received departmental overviews from the UW-Extension and the Register of Deeds office.
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Columbia County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The board received a report regarding the potential for a new data center in the county and reviewed updates from the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Key discussions involved Standing Rules revisions, specifically concerning procedural motions and administrative requirements. Several resolutions were passed, including the dedication of an entranceway at the Columbia Health Care Center, authorization of a subscription for job posting services, and an expenditure of ARPA interest funds for a parking lot project. Additionally, the board approved an ordinance regarding zoning amendments for specific land parcels.
Mar 18, 2026·Strategic plan
Columbia County Farmland Preservation Plan 2026-2036
The Columbia County Farmland Preservation Plan, revised in 2026, serves as a roadmap for preserving farmland and farming for future generations within the county. It aims to balance economic development with the protection of agricultural, natural, and cultural resources, while respecting private property rights. Key strategies include a comprehensive land use planning and zoning approach to designate and manage farmland preservation areas, coupled with economic incentives like tax credits, to support the agricultural economy. The plan focuses on preserving productive agricultural soils, limiting non-farm development, and implementing density-based standards for residential growth.
