Columbia council meeting to focus on police, solar energy, high temps

Police officers, solar energy and high temps will be a prime focus Monday for the Columbia City Council. This will all come from scheduled public comments Monday. Donald Weaver, general counsel for the Columbia Police Officers Association, is requesting the council by Sept. 30 commits to a five-year plan to rescue police pension, ensure it is removed from the Missouri governor's watch list and achieve a funding ratio of at least 80%. Resident Emily Piontek will push the council to create an incentive program for residents to invest in personal...