PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Article III, Section 15 to include regulations pertaining to the discharge of firearms and deer hunting within the City of Columbus.

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Columbus City Council on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as parties may be heard. The hearing will be conducted in person and by Interactive Technology at the Columbus City Hall located at 16319 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, Minnesota to consider a City Code amendment to Article III, Section 15 to include regulations pertaining to the discharge of firearms and deer hunting within the City of Columbus.

Any changes would be for clarification and would not change the use of shotguns, muzzle loaders, or handguns or pertain to what was allowed in 2025 or years prior.

Members of the public interested in attending in person, monitoring the meeting, or wanting more information, should contact the City Offices at 651-464-3120 or visit the City Website at ColumbusMN.gov. The hearing shall continue until all evidence and testimony has been received.