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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Interim City Manager
Kevin Hansen
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, July 24, 2023
6:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and
entering meeting ID 876 7918 4575 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87679184575. For
questions please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the
community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and
uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone,
today and in the future.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda.
These may be items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.)
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. International Day of Friendship Proclamation.
B. National Night Out Proclamation.
C. Gould Avenue Parking Enforcement Update.
D. Presentation on 2022 Financial Audit Report by Redpath and Company.
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next
order of business.)
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approve the June 26, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the June 26, 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
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2. Approve the July 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the July 10, 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
3. Approval of Pathways Program for Police Officer Cadet
MOTION: Move to approve the expenditure of approximately $30,000 to send two police
officer candidates through the Pathways to Policing progra m and enter into an agreement
with Hennepin Technical College to provide the instruction.
4. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 24,
2023 as presented.
5. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July
24, 2023, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
6. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $1,131,331.34.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in -person are asked to
complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers attending vi rtually should send a
request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called
on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Any comments made after
the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the City Council and will not be included as part
of the formal record for this matter as the item will have been voted on and the item formally closed
by the Council.
7. Ordinance 1687, Establishing a Moratorium Within the City on New Rental License
Applications For Single-Family Homes.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1687, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1687, being an interim ordinance establishing a
moratorium within the city on new rental license applications for single-family homes.
8. First Reading of Ordinance 1685, Establishing a Detached Single-Family Dwelling Rental
Density Cap.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1685, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1685, being an ordinance
amending chapter 5a article iv of the Columbia Heights City code to regulate rental density
for detached single-family rental dwellings, for August 14, 2023.
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Ordinances and Resolutions
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
9. Approve Resolution 2023-43, Setting a Special Election for February 13, 2024.
MOTION: Move to accept the petition.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-43, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-43, setting a special election for February 13,
2024.
Bid Considerations
New Business and Reports
10. THC Moratorium Update.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Report of the City Manager
COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is the public’s opportunity to address the Council regarding any matter that has
not had a public hearing earlier in the meeting.
Speakers that are in-person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk.
Once called to the podium, the speaker should state their name and connection to Columbia
Heights.
Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak as well as their connection to Columbia
Heights to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak.
When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on.
All speakers should limit their comments to five (5) minutes.
Personal attacks, threats, the use of profanity, and other disrespectful comments are prohibited.
The City Council will listen to the public comments, ask clarifying questions, and if needed, request staff
to follow up or direct the matter to be added to an upcoming agenda. Generally, the City Council will
not take official action on items raised at the Community Forum at the meeting on which they are
raised.
ADJOURNMENT
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Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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PROCLAMATION
International Day of Friendship: July 30, 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights acknowledges the friendship's infinite importance and
impact in promoting unity, empathy, and cooperation among various communities; and
WHEREAS, friendship is a crucial aspect of life that doesn't stop at borders, cultures, and differences.
It does nothing but enhance society; and
WHEREAS, the UN General Assembly designated July 30 as the International Day of Friendship with
the goal of fostering communication, unity, and peace as well as fostering mutual respect and
empathy between people and communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights embraces the diversity of cultures, languages, and
traditions that enrich our neighborhoods and foster mutual respect and understanding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, a City of Peace, and All-America City 2016, having two
Sister Cities; Łomianki, Poland, and Goldogob, Somalia, is devoted to fostering inclusivity, diversity,
and bonding among its people and acknowledges the importance of friendship in achieving these
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the International Day of Friendship offers a chance for people to connect, cross barriers,
and forge deep bonds that foster communal peace and grow the well-being of our community; and
WHEREFORE, friendship fosters empathy, compassion, and a sense of community, all of which are
crucial for fostering a warm and nurturing environment in our city;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do
hereby proclaim July 30, 2023 to be International Day of Friendship in the City of Columbia Heights,
County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
On this day I invite all community members, neighborhood groups, schools, and businesses to join us
in celebrating this day. Say hello to a neighbor, thank a shopkeeper, and invite friends for a gathering.
By fostering friendships; we build bridges of understanding and create a more vital, more lovely
Columbia Heights.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
July 24, 2023
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Item A.
PROCLAMATION
National Night Out
August 1, 2023
WHEREAS: The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a special
national and international community crime prevention campaign on the evening of
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 called “National Night Out,” and
WHEREAS: It is important that all citizens of Columbia Heights be aware of the
importance of crime prevention programs and the positive impact that their participation
can have on reducing crime and drugs in our neighborhoods: and
WHEREAS: “National Night Out” provides an opportunity for Columbia Heights
residents to join together with millions of people in thousands of communities across the
country in support of safer neighborhoods and to demonstrate the success of cooperative
crime prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS: Neighborhood spirit and cooperation is the theme of the “National
Night Out” project and plays an important role in helping the Columbia Heights Police
Department fight the war on crime and drugs in our community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of the City of Columbia
Heights, do hereby call upon all citizens of our community to join the Columbia Heights
Police Department in supporting and participating in the annual “National Night Out”
event on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
FURTHER LET IT BE RESOLVED that I hereby proclaim Tuesday, August
1, 2023, as “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” in Columbia Heights.
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Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula
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Item B.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION PROCLAMATIONS,PRESENTATIONS
MEETING DATE JULY 24, 2023
ITEM: Presentation on 2022 Financial Audit Report by Redpath and Company
DEPARTMENT: Finance BY/DATE: Joseph Kloiber, Fin Dir/July 18, 2023
CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel
X Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods
_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services
_Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population
BACKGROUND:
The City prepares a comprehensive financial report for each fiscal year ended December 31st. Under state
statute, the City then contracts with an outside independent auditor to audit that financial report by June 30th
of the following year.
A copy of the 2022 report (248 pages), including both the City-prepared financial statements and the
independent auditors’ reports on those financial statements is available on the City’s website.
At the July 24th city council meeting, Rebecca Petersen of the City’s audit firm, Redpath and Company, will
provide a PowerPoint presentation briefly explaining the work they performed for the 2022 audit, as well as
summarized financial data from the 2022 report. In addition to the direct benefit of this information for the
city council and the public, this presentation will provide timely context for the 2024 budget process.
This year, the annual budget process kicks off with a brief council orientation to the process provided by the
Finance Director at the August 7th work session.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Not applicable.
ATTACHMENT(S): None.
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Item D.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Interim City Manager
Kevin Hansen
City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE
Monday, June 26, 2023
6:00 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday,
June 26, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember
Spriggs; Councilmember James
Also Present: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police; Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Jim Hoeft, City
Attorney; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Erik Johnston, Police Captain; Jama Ayanle, Community Member; Julia
DeGonzalez, City Resident; Ed Higgins, City Resident; Steve Johnson, City Resident; Kikl Latham, City
Resident; Mike Lies, City Resident; Jennifer Pyper Muno, City Resident; Rodney Siefert, City Resident
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the
community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improv e upon our past, and
uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone,
today and in the future.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
Mayor Márquez Simula noted guests were still arriving for proclamations so the agenda would be
reordered to consider Item C. Police Department Staff Introductions prior to Item A. Somalia American
Day.
C. Police Department Staff Introductions.
Police Captain Erik Johnston expressed his excitement about the new staff hires, noting all light
blue uniforms are CSO’s and will be enrolled in a law enforcement program. Troy Vaughn will be
returning as an officer and Manny Alvarez is a part of the Pathways Program. Captain Johnston
introduced the new Police Department staff as follows:
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Ahmed Abdullahi
Grew up on the south side of Minneapolis, in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, and
attended Cedar Riverside Community School before graduation from St. Louis Park Senior
High School.
He is currently attending Century College for a law enforcement degree.
Hobbies include photography, flying drones, and hanging out with family.
He has family in Columbia Heights.
Yonis Said
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and has lived in Columbia Heights since third grade.
He is currently enrolled at Hennepin Technical College for a law enforcement degree.
Hobbies include spending time with friends and video games.
Clarence Hyatt-Duncan
Grew up in Brooklyn Park and attended Osseo Senior High School.
He is currently enrolled at Century College for a law enforcement degree.
Hobbies include fishing, basketball, and photography.
He has family in Columbia Heights.
Troy Vaughn
Grew up in Minneapolis, graduated from Robbinsdale Cooper High School, and obtained a
degree from Bethune-Cookman University in Florida.
He was a graduate of the Pathways Program was a Columba Heights Police Officer from
2017-2020.
His family took Troy to Florida for a brief time where he worked in education.
Kevin Bermeo Guaman
Was born in Fridley, grew up in Columbia Heights and Minneapolis, and graduated from
Columbia Heights High School.
He is enrolled at Hennepin Technical College for a law enforcement degree.
Hobbies include photography and car models.
Jen Heveron
Grew up in Columbia Heights and attended and graduated from Columbia Heights Senior
High School.
She attended the Minnesota School of Business and worked in accounting.
She later got a job with Columbia Heights Public Schools, where she’s worked for several
years before joining the Support Services team at the Columbia Heights Police
Department.
Manny Alvarez
Grew up in Columbia Heights and attended schools in the district.
He excelled at sports including football and wrestling before attending college at St. Cloud
State University.
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He has been hired as a cadet in the Pathways Program where he will be starting as an
officer in January.
Mayor Márquez Simula thanked the hiring team. She noted many cities are asking how the
Columbia Heights Police Department is doing since many police departments are having
hiring issues. She mentioned that she had to “carefully not brag too much” about how the
Columbia Heights Police Department is close to being fully staffed with high expectations.
A. Somali American Day.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted that community member Jama Ayanle helped write the Somali
American Day Proclamation and the Galdogob Sister City Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed July 1, 2023 as Somali American Day in the City of Columbia
Heights and read the City’s proclamation.
Mr. Ayanle accepted the proclamation.
B. Galdogob Sister City Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed Galdogob a Sister City. She mentioned that Mr. Ayanle had
the original idea of having a sister city in Somalia since there are many Somali people in Columbia
Heights. Mr. Ayanle attended sister city meetings with Mayor Márquez Simula in order to learn
the process on how to have a Sister City.
Mayor Márquez Simula added on Saturday at 1:00 pm, the Council will be at the library in the
community room and the Galdogob mayor will be available on Zoom so they can sign the
paperwork together. There will be a celebration following the signing at Sull ivan Park.
Mr. Ayanle accepted the proclamation, thanked the Council, and extended the invitation for
Saturday at 1:00 pm.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted the current Sister City has been in partnership for 32 years.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
1. Approve the June 5, 2023 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the June 5, 2023 City Council Work Session meeting minutes.
2. Approve the June 12, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the June 12 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
3. Capital Equipment Replacement of Unit #0232 Toro GroundsMaster.
MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of (1) new 4520N WG972 EFI Ventrac and
attachments from Cushman Motor Company of Minneapolis MN competitively priced
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through Sourcewell Contract 03112-TTC-2 at $64,130, less trade-in allowance for Unit #232
of $6,200 for a grand total of $57,930 with funds appropriated from the Capital Equipment
Replacement Fund 431-5200-45180.
4. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for June
26, 2023, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
5. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $1,391,602.47.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Any comments made after the public
hearing is closed will not be considered by the City Council and will not be included as part of the formal
record for this matter.
Ordinances and Resolutions
6. First Reading of Ordinance 1684, Council and Mayor Salary Increase.
Interim City Manager Hansen stated the City Charter establishes how salaries are set for
the Mayor and Councilmembers. The City has completed a compensation study for City
Staff, which established the general compensation would be at the 50th percentile in
comparison with other cities.
Interim City Manager Hansen noted the current salary for each Councilmember is $7,800
per year and the salary for the Mayor is $13,800 per year. The last time the salaries were
considered was in 2008 and the last time the Council changed their salary was over 30
years ago in 1988, which went into effect in 1989. Interim City Manager Hansen explained
that during the last Council workshop, they looked to establish the Mayor and
Councilmembers’ salaries on the same basis as City Staff. This would establish the
Councilmembers’ salaries at $10,800 per year and the Mayor’s salary at $15,000 per year.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained if the Council adopted the ordinance, it would not
become effective until after the next general election, on January 1, 2025.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Pyper Muno, City resident, expressed the importance of paying good workers in
order to attract quality people from the community who want to run for the positions. She
explained she is in full support of the ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to close the
public hearing. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
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Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to waive the
reading of Ordinance No. 1684, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs , to set the
second reading of Ordinance 1684, pertaining to the salaries of elected officials for
Monday, July 10, 2023, at approximately 6:00 pm in the City of Columbia Heig hts City
Council Chambers.
Discussion during the motion:
Councilmember Buesgens noted that the Charter should include a two year evaluation of
the salaries.
Councilmember James agreed with Councilmember Buesgens and added that other cities
have an increase every two years based on the cost of living. She did not believe Columbia
Heights can make it apart of the ordinance but thinks it would be a good idea to review
every few years.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted many people think elected officials do not want to vote on
their own salary increases because it looks greedy, but she did not believe it looked greedy
since it has been 33 years since the last salary increase.
Councilmember Jacobs mentioned that after listening to the topic, she was in favor of a
cost of living raise since it can be a big chunk to have at once if the salaries are increase by
75% and 40%. She noted there is a 24% tax increase in the next couple of years but there is
no language about cost of living percentages moving forward. She stated she would be
voting no as she believed it was a question that should go to the voters on the ballot.
Interim City Manager Hansen clarified that it would be a $1,200 a year increase for the
Mayor and a $3,000 a year increase for the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Jacobs stated she stands corrected but still believed it was a sizeable
increase and would be voting no.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked what the total increase per year would be with all of the
Councilmembers and Mayor. Interim City Manager Hansen replied it would be a total of
$12,000 for the Councilmembers and $1,200 for the Mayor with a grand total of $13,200.
Councilmember Spriggs explained the citizens elected the Councilmembers and Mayor to
be diligent and check everything, including their own salaries. He pointed out the last time
the Councilmembers salaries were raised, he was not yet born. He stated it is not
acceptable to not look at salaries for 33 years.
Councilmember James mentioned she would be interested in the seeing the Council as a
feasible opportunity for working people and does not want only retired or wealthy folks to
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represent the people of the City. She appreciated that the Charter gives the Council the
opportunity to set the amount as they deem reasonable, noting inflation since 2009 is 42%.
She mentioned the Council and Mayor should be compensated for their hard work and the
hours they put in for serving the community.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted many people assume the Mayor position is a full-time paid
position. She stated she is on call 24/7: working 40 hours a week equals $6.63 an hour.
Currently, people can only run for office if they are retired or have the income to do so.
There cannot be an expectation for representative government to look like the community
when the community cannot afford to take hours a week for the job.
4 Ayes, 1 Nay, Motion Carried 4-1. Ayes: Márquez Simula, Spriggs, James, Buesgens. Nay:
Jacobs.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Councilmember Buesgens stated she attended the Sister City meeting, the Community and Art info
Fair, Pool with a Cop at Jimmy’s Pool Hall, Gerry Herringer’s funeral, the League of Minnesota
Conference with Mayor Márquez Simula and Councilmember James, and the fireworks. She
volunteered at the carnival gates for the Jamboree Saturday night. She mentioned a resident at the last
Council meeting felt she had been a bit harsh with a landlord that had come to the meeting.
Councilmember Buesgens apologized and explained she has high standards for landlords. She added in
the future, she will work to contain her temper and emotions better while keeping high standards.
Councilmember James noted she attended the Silver Lake Park beach meeting and the Art and Info
Fair. While at the League of Minnesota Conference, she attended sessions on the Minnesota Climate
Cities Coalition, Fair Vote Minnesota on rank-choice voting, local infrastructure funding, a diversity
equity and inclusion planning meeting, a session on developing under-utilized properties, a creative
streets redesign, and a Metro Cities meeting. She mentioned she was in the parade and thanked those
who were involved. She also attended interviews for the new Sustainability Commission.
Councilmember Jacobs stated she attended Gerry Herringer’s funeral and mentioned she would miss
his sensibilities and finance acumen at the EDA. She also attended the tenants meeting at the library.
Councilmember Spriggs stated he met with Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien regarding rental licensing, and
met with the Columbia Heights School activities director regarding what is happening at the school and
possible partnerships with the City. He also met with the Interim City Manager and Assistant City
Manager about upcoming policy proposals. He spoke with the library coordinators in Rochester about
ideas they use at their library that could make the City’s library even better. He sat at the booth for the
Art and Info Fair, spoke with residents, and attended the Jamboree.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated she attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference, the climate
caucus happy hour, the vote run lead event, and different panels. She noted Silver Lake is having some
treatments and asked the Interim City Manager to include more information in the report. She
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attended a Monarch Festival meeting with Will Rotter and noted th at Festival would be on August 9,
2023 at Kordiak Park from 5:00-8:00 pm. She also attended the rental meeting. She expressed the
importance of going to the doctor, as needed, and stated she would help people get connected to
services in the County and State if they did not have health insurance. She volunteered in the Boosters
Wagon, and attended the parade and sustainability interviews. She gave a shout out for Juneteenth
and thanked Staff for making it work.
Report of the City Manager
Interim City Manager Hansen noted Music in the Park begins June 28, 2023 at Huset Park East at 6:30 -
8:00 pm and is hosted by North East Bank. The band will be the Change-Ups.
Interim City Manager Hansen reported the City received grant money through the State for broadband
and in exchange, the City agreed to conduct a survey to help the State prepare a digital equity plan for
service and access across the State. The survey is available both on social media and the City’s website.
Interim City Manager Hansen stated 37th Avenue is in the process of reconstruction and the work is on
the east end. Pavement removal is beginning from Johnson Street NE to Central Avenue on the
westbound traffic lane. The anticipated date of completion is November 2023. He noted that 53rd
Avenue from Central Avenue to University Avenue will be reconstructed in 2023 and the City will be
working in partnership with Fridley on the project. Staff is looking to award contracts on July 10, 2023
for the Council’s approval and that work will begin the end of July.
Interim City Manager Hansen gave an update on the treatment on Silver Lake. He explained it is being
coordinated with the Lake Homeowners Association for Silver Lake. There has been a lot of money
spent on cleaning up the water quality in Silver Lake. Invasive species have been noticed in the Lake
and in order to control that, it must be treated since it can rapidly decrease the water quality. The
Silver Lake Homeowners Association received permits through the Minnesota DNR to treat the invasive
species, specifically Eurasian Milfoil and curly leaf pond weeds.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked if the boat landing was opened again. Interim City Manager Hansen
replied it needed to be closed for a day for treatment but is currently opened .
COMMUNITY FORUM
Julia DeGonzalez, City resident, stated she is the property manager for the Col Apartments that just
completed construction. The property management group has failed to go through the City process in
order to get the Council’s permission to get the rental license. She recently received the certificate of
occupancy with all inspections passed and 30 tenants have been approved to move in July 1, 2023 but
now will not have a home until after the next Council meeting on July 10, 2023. She asked the Council
to approve it since it is paid and ready to go or to be lenient enough to allow the tenants to move in by
July 1, 2023 until the rental license is approved.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if Ms. DeGonzalez has considered providing hotel accommodations for
the tenants. Ms. DeGonzalez replied they have not and the tenants know it is a new construction and
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have had open communication with the tenants. She added that it is projected to be 100% full by
August and it was her fault for not looking into the rental license requirements.
Councilmember Jacobs expressed her empathy for the tenants and suggested providing housing for the
interim while the license is getting approved. Ms. DeGonzalez noted her understanding and explained
it was a large expense they could not afford right now.
Councilmember Buesgens explained that since it is not an agenda item, the Council cannot technically
vote on it. She agreed with Councilmember Jacobs’ comments and felt that it was the corporation’s
responsibility to help the people.
Kikl Latham, City resident, thanked the Council for their time. She expressed her love for the City and
explained she volunteers and serves on many boards throughout the City. She explained she is an
African American born into a County that decided her skin was not accepted and looked at differently.
This caused her to have low self-esteem so she understood that BIPOC people were seen as a virus. She
explained she no longer believes this. She noted her people brought soul food, melanin, fire, passion
and Africa to this Country. She stated, “the fact that you would allow my skin color to make you feel a
certain way is disappointing.” She added the Council cannot decide which people to serve and noted all
people should be loved, served, and respected.
Steve Johnson, City resident, stated he wrote a good letter to the Northeasterner paper supporting KT
Jacobs and noted he has changed his opinion since he feels that integrity has been lost. He got 75
signatures for a special election and noted 90% of who he asked to sign , did so. He added he hopes
there does not need to be a special election and instead there i s a resignation.
Jennifer Pyper Muno, City resident, mentioned she has been working on the recall campaign by
collecting signatures and speaking with people in the community for almost a month. She reported
they are close to getting what they need to trigger the Council to hold a special election. She hoped the
Councilmember they are speaking about would know they see that individual as a human b eing and
believe in redemption and hopes the person makes the right choice for healing the community.
Ed Higgins, City resident, explained it has been a long and exciting month by meeting new people in the
community since he moved to Columbia Heights during the pandemic and could not meet people. He
thanked Councilmember Jacobs for giving him the opportunity to meet many of the community
members.
Mike Lies, City resident, asked what the Council could do regarding the parking on Gould Avenue since
it is significantly worse since the Ratio Apartment building went in. He noted residents in the
apartment have to pay $125 a month to park. He added that there is a homeless woman living in her
car on the street and asked if there was something that could be done to help her.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if he knew what the license tags were. Mr. Lies replied that the police
have already been out there and that said there was nothing they could do until wintertime. Mayor
Márquez Simula stated they would follow up.
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Rodney Siefert, City resident, stated he a neighbor of Mr. Lies and agreed that the parking is terrible.
He added that during construction, the road was moved over two feet. He explained the problem
would have been resolved if the road was moved up to the sidewalk. He added if two cars park on
either side of the road, there is no room to drive through. He explained people are parking on the
street because they were not aware that there was an extra cost to park at the apartment. He also
agreed with Mr. Lies about the homeless woman and noted she was there all winter long. He asked if
there was anything that could be done to help her since he is worried about her health and many
children are afraid of her. Mr. Siefert mentioned there was a groove in the alley and because of that,
the only thing that is plowed in the winter is the edges. The snow stays in the groove and then freezes
when the sun hits it, making it difficult to drive down the alley. In addition, the plow piles up a lot of
snow on the sides that make it difficult to shovel through.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained there is a plow that is tipped down for the area with grooves.
Unfortunately, the truck that ran the plow was broken most of the season but that will be corrected in
the next plow season.
Mr. Siefert asked if there was an attachment that could be put on the plow in order to plow in the
alleys. Interim City Manager Hansen replied it is included in the Capital Improvement Plan to get a
plow specific to alleys.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if the Ratio Apartment tenants were aware that they were going to be
charged for parking. Interim City Manager Hansen stated Staff are aware that the tenants are being
charged for parking and are working with Ratio Apartments to have people park on the surface lot or in
the ramp. Councilmember Jacobs stated her recollection there was discussion of the parking charge
being included in the rent.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Interim City Manager
Kevin Hansen
City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE
Monday, July 10, 2023
6:00 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday,
July 10, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember
Spriggs; Councilmember James
Also Present: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police; Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Community
Development Director/ Assistant City Manager; Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Jim Hoeft, City
Attorney; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Erik Johnston, Police Captain; Dan O’Brien, Assistant Fire Chief; Charlie
Thompson, Fire Chief; Ed Higgins, City Resident; Jack Israelson, City Resident; Steve Johnson, Property
Manager; Gregory Joseph, Attorney; Tom Kaiser, City Resident; Hussain Khan, Property Manager; City
Resident, Diana Meyer; Jennifer Pyper Muno, City Resident; Mary Timmerman Parker, Resident, Tim
Stone, Architect and Representative of CUP Application; Lee Yan, Property Manager
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the
community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and
uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone,
today and in the future.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Buesgens requested that Item 2, “Adopt Resolution 2023-32, Appointing Board and
Commission Members,” be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember Spriggs requested that Item 5, “Approval of Resolution 2023-38, Pre-Closing Move-in
Agreement for New City Hall Condo,” be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
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Councilmember Jacobs requested that item 7, “Second Reading of Ordinance 1684, Council and Mayor
Salary Increase,” be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented with Items 2, 5, and 7 removed for further discussion. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
1. Accept the May 2, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the May 2, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
2. Pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion “Adopt Resolution 2023-32,
Appointing Board and Commission Members”.
3. Adopt Resolution 2023-42 Amending the Budget and Accepting the Proposal for Library
Boiler #2 Heat Exchangers Replacement.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-42, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-42, a Resolution amending the budget and
authorizing replacement of the heat exchangers and payment to Modern Heating & Air in
the amount of $17,800 from Fund 411.45500.4020 for repair of the boiler located at the
library.
4. Approval of Resolution 2023-37, Disbursement of Excess funds to Sullivan Shores Housing
Improvement Area.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-37, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-37, a Resolution authorizing disbursement of a
portion of excess fee revenue or project fund balance with respect to Sullivan Shores
Housing Improvement Area.
5. Pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion “Approval of Resolution 2023-38,
Pre-Closing Move-in Agreement for New City Hall Condo”.
6. Adopt Resolution 2023-41 Accepting LRIP Grant Agreement for 53rd Avenue Trail and
Walk Improvements, Project 2305.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-41, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-41, a Resolution accepting LRIP grant funding in
the amount of $396,708.13 from MnDOT for the 53rd Avenue Trail and Sidewalk
Improvements, Project 2305.
7. Pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion “Second Reading of Ordinance 1684,
Council and Mayor Salary Increase”.
8. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 10,
2023 as presented.
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9. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July
10, 2023, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
10. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $2,513,154.72.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
2. Adopt Resolution 2023-32, Appointing Board and Commission Members.
Councilmember Buesgens asked to have the names of the Sustainability Commissioners in
order to congratulate them.
Interim City Manager Hansen replied that there are nine chosen Commissioners and read
the names.
Mayor Márquez Simula thanked the Staff for adding the Commission and noted City
Engineer Khan would be the liaison. The Commission will meet on the second Tuesday of
the month at the new City Hall.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2023-32, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt
Resolution 2023-32, a Resolution appointing City of Columbia Heights Board and
Commission Members. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
5. Approval of Resolution 2023-38, Pre-Closing Move-in Agreement for New City Hall
Condo.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich noted part of the
relationship with the developer is a condo agreement. The City will own the City Hall
Condo. There have been some delays in the City being able to accept the transfer. In 2022,
the City entered into an early access agreement which commenced construction while
working through the underlying title issues. The move-in agreement allows the City to
move into the new building while continuing to work with the underlying title issues.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich noted on page three,
paragraph four of the agreement. It is titled “rent” but in the case of the arrangement, it is
not rent in the traditional sense. The payment would be to the HOA dues and property
taxes, which would typically be paid if full occupancy was taken. The costs are consistent
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with the current transfer agreement that the City would be liable for once occupancy and
ownership was taken.
Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned the City Attorney has looked through the agreement
and added the HOA is not included in the paragraph. Community Development Director/
Assistant City Manager Chirpich replied that it to be determined what percentage of the
HOA budget would be included. He added the attorney’s office had looked over the
agreement and agreed that it was fair. He pointed out that while the word “rent” is used,
the City is in full ownership of the building.
Councilmember James asked if the items crossed out in Exhibit C under “punch list” were
items that were completed. Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager
Chirpich replied that it is a carryover list of items articulated in the early access agreement
that Alatus was responsible for.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked if there would be a document that would specifically state
“HOA Agreement” as rent. Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager
Chirpich indicated there would be, noting the City has approved the declarations and
covenants that create the association.
Mayor Márquez Simula clarified that the current discussion is regarding the move-in
agreement. Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich concurred
and stated most of the important details have been approved. The Council will approve the
settlement agreement and the final closing when it is ready in August.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2023-38, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to adopt
Resolution 2023-38, a Resolution approving move in agreement with BPOZ Columbia
Heights LLC for the occupancy of the city hall condo unit at the 40th and Central
redevelopment site. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance 1684, Council and Mayor Salary Increase.
Councilmember Jacobs stated she believes the issue should be fully transparent to the
voters and believed the item should have a second public hearing. She shared that the item
was brought up by Councilmember James who had noted the pay scale has not been
changed in decades, and only wealthy and retired people are able to run for office, which
does not allow for equitable representation. She mentioned her disagreement with the
Councilmembers only being ultra-wealthy. She agreed with Councilmember Buesgens’
comments during a work session that the Council’s positions are primarily seen as a service
to the community. She noted the $7,800 salary was not a paycheck in the conventional
sense, but she sees the salary as a way to cover incidental expenses.
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Councilmember Jacobs noted she would be in agreement to a cost of living increase or
COLA but not more than that. Unfortunately, COLA increases cannot be included in the
ordinance being proposed due to the existing Charter language. The current proposed
salary change is larger than a yearly COLA. She agrees that the salary should be adjusted in
accordance with a COLA and does not agree with adjusting all 33 years in one large sweep
for the taxpayers sake since there will be a 24% tax increase for the new Public Works
building. She encouraged the Council to bring the item to the Charter Commission with
recommendations for an amendment.
Councilmember Jacobs requested a roll call vote.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, to table the issue of Council and Mayor salary increases
pending amendment of Chapter 2, section 13 titled “salaries” of the Charter of the City of
Columbia Heights. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember James stated she was happy the item was pulled from the Consent Agenda
to discuss and agreed with Councilmember Jacobs that the Council should be transparent
and that the Council does their job as a service to the community. She noted the $10,800
number was provided by Staff who did research on the median Council salary for similar
cities in the area. The last pay increase for the Council was in 1989. She welcomed the
Charter Commission to look at the language in the Charter to update. As of now, the
Charter mentions that it is up to the Council to make the discussion. She noted if the salary
was based on the cost of living, the salary would have been much greater than what it is
now and she believes moving forward, it should be based on the cost of living so the
Council does not need to make the decision.
Councilmember Buesgens asked what the increase would be to the budget. Interim City
Manager Hansen stated the total increase would be $14,200 effective January 1, 2025.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted it was strange that Councilmember Jacobs explained that
Councilmember James had brought up the topic as if it was for her benefit to get a raise .
Mayor Márquez Simula felt that was irrelevant to the conversation and she did not believe
it was Councilmember James’ motivation.
Councilmember Jacobs noted that Councilmember James had brought the item up for
discussion during a work session and that she had no ill intent behind her comments.
Councilmember Spriggs expressed his appreciation for Councilmember James and
Councilmember Jacobs for discussing their view points on the issue and added that he is
not opposed to having the item opened to a public hearing in order for the public to
provide input. He noted that it is not right to have neglected to look at the item for 33
years and he is in favor of having an additional public hearing.
Councilmember James asked what the public hearing requirements were when reading an
ordinance. City Attorney Jim Hoeft replied that a public hearing is not required.
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Councilmember James noted since there has already been a public hearing on the matter,
she feels comfortable taking a vote.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to waive the
reading of Ordinance No. 1684, there being ample copies available to the public. 4 Ayes, 1
Nay, Motion Carried 4-1. Ayes: Mayor Márquez Simula, James, Spriggs, Buesgens. Nay:
Jacobs.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to table the
discussion of “Second Reading of Ordinance 1684, Council and Mayor Salary Increase” until
the next City Council meeting. 2 Ayes, 3 Nays, Motion Failed 2-3. Ayes: Spriggs, Jacobs.
Nays: Mayor Márquez Simula, James, Buesgens.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to adopt
Ordinance 1684, an Ordinance pertaining to the salaries of elected officials and direct staff
to send the ordinance as presented, for publication in the legal newspaper . A roll call vote
was taken. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay, Motion Passed. Ayes: Spriggs, James, Buesgens, Mayor Márquez
Simula. Nays: Jacobs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Consideration of Resolution 2023-33, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units
Within the City of Columbia Heights against the rental property at 940 39th Avenue NE
for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes.
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien noted there are two license revocations for the same licensee.
The licensee has a previous revocation from November 22, 2021 for 4633 Tyler Street. He
confirmed that the property on 4633 and 4625 Tyler Street have been sold, which reduces
the amount of properties involved in the revocation to four total properties.
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien mentioned the new purchaser of the property is an LLC and
can apply for a transfer rental license as long as they do it within 30 days of the transfer of
the property. If this does not occur, then the license will no longer be valid.
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien stated 940 39th Avenue NE is an 11-unit building. He noted
there was an inspection on July 7, 2023 and noted the following corrections to the findings
of fact listed in the Agenda Packet on page 105:
Remove Item A
A portion of Item C was completed, but part of the window still does not latch.
Remove Item D
Item E is partially fixed, but remained failed due to two burners not working.
Item G is currently bare wood which is unacceptable.
Remove Item H
Remove Item I
Remove Item K-O
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Include a note to receive a permit to fix the leaking water main near the water
meter.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if the owner had come to the Council last year. Assistant
Fire Chief Dan O’Brien answered in the affirmative.
Councilmember Buesgens noted the same property owner had 16 items to complete , had
barely completed it on time, and is doing a similar pattern again. She noted the property
owner is not maintaining the property in a timely matter.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing.
Steve Johnson, noted they are a new company who have struggled to find quality help and
have had property managers “dropping the ball.” He added that they have included
additional internal check points to make sure it does not continue to happen. He explained
they are spending $200,000 in improvements and repairs on the property in order to serve
low-income families. He mentioned his desire is to serve the community properly and he
wanted to be in the City to do business. He stated they had a property manager who was
not qualified and did not handle the paper work correctly, but they now have someone
who is qualified. In addition, some of the items were not completed due to back orders. He
stated they are working hard to complete the required items and explained why some of
the items have taken longer. The portfolio has been downsized in order to manage it
better. He asked the Council to give them a chance and to let them prove that they will do
better.
Lee Yan, added that they have a new management company managing the properties and
a new maintenance coordinator.
Councilmember Jacobs stated it was the same excuses last time Mr. Johnson and Mr. Yan
came to the Council. She noted they have an obligation to the tenants before collecting a
paycheck and they were failing.
Councilmember Buesgens agreed with Councilmember Jacobs’ comments. She added last
time she had told Mr. Yan and Mr. Johnson that if they were not able to maintain the
building and take care of the tenants, then they should find a different career. She noted
they have failed since they have been before the Council two times over the same issue in
the last year and a half.
Councilmember James explained she spoke with several residents who live in the buildings
that expressed long-term concerns. She expressed her concern that those residents had
mentioned the company, beginning in March with communication beginning in May, so the
company has been in place the entire time. She would like to hear from other residents.
Mary Timmerman Parker, City resident, stated it is disturbing for her to hear about the
item since she is not hearing about details for the check points, or a time frame, or
anything that would lead her to believe the current owners have a plan in place to remedy
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the issues. She noted it is not fair to the residents to have a company operating business in
that manner.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked what the time frame was for completing the items. Mr.
Johnson replied that the windows should be completed in two weeks. He has pulled a
permit for plumbing and will begin the work next week. Many inspections have been
completed. Mr. Johnson noted they do not plan to come back a third time.
Councilmember Jacobs expressed her frustration, noting they had said the last time that
they did not want to come back a second time, and they have control on whether they
were going to come back or not.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to close the
public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2023-33, there being ample copies
available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs , to adopt
Resolution 2023-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the
rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
12. Consideration of Resolution 2023-34, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units
Within the City of Columbia Heights against the rental property at 3806 Stinson Blvd. NE
for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes.
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien stated a follow-up inspection occurred on July 7, 2023. He
noted the only remaining item left to complete is item B, “shall repair/replace soft/spongy
bathroom floor along tub in unit 301.” All other items have been completed.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing.
Mr. Johnson stated a sub-contractor put in the flooring for unit 306 and 301. The painters
walked on a portion of the floor that pushed it down and has had it fixed since then.
Councilmember James asked when the floor was fixed. Mr. Johnson replied that it was
three or four days ago.
Councilmember Jacobs asked to clarify the soft versus hard floor. Mr. Johnson replied that
there is a sub-floor beneath but the floor is a little slanted and needed to be leveled.
Everything underneath the floor was replaced.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien could comment. Assistant Fire
Chief O’Brien stated he could not comment on how the repair was completed but when
the inspectors were there, the floors were spongy.
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Mr. Johnson explained that the inspectors were going to make a note that there was only a
portion of the floor that was spongy.
Fire Chief Thompson stated the inspectors were present and able to provide insight.
Inspectors Hall and Flanders introduced themselves. Mr. Hall stated during the floor repair
inspection, they found toward the head of the tub that the floor sagged and started to
break the seal with the tub, to the point where he could put his finger in between the floor
and tub.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if it was a safety issue since someone could fall. Mr. Hall
replied that he could not speak to the framing underneath and it was possible that there is
a gap between the sub-floor and the framing.
Councilmember Buesgens noted the first inspection was in March 2023 so they have had
five months to repair the property. She stated people do not deserve to live in that kind of
property.
Councilmember James thanked the Inspectors for being at the meeting. She added when
people do not do the work required of them, more inspections are needed which is a cost
for the City and Staff.
Councilmember Buesgens mentioned Mr. Hall and Mr. Flanders are the full-time Inspectors
for rental properties and thanked them for their work.
Mayor Márquez Simula commented on the time and money that goes into re-inspections.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to close the public
hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2023-34, there being ample copies available to
the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adopt
Resolution 2023-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the
rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
13. Consideration of Resolution 2023-35, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units
Within the City of Columbia Heights against the rental property at 1000 Peters Place NE
for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes.
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien noted that the item originated from a complaint in August 19,
2022 and added that the Council letter in the Agenda Packet had the incorrect date of
December 12, 2022. The latest inspection occurred on June 28, 2023 with the following
items still needing to be addressed:
Shall repair/replace delaminating fire door in first floor front stairwell.
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Shall repair/replace broken/crumbling concrete blocks along front of patio area that
are out of plumb, contain open cracks/breaks and are not kept in such condition
that would prevent the entry of rodents and other pests.
Shall have a professional exterminator check the building for mice. Shall pr operly
treat infested areas as needed. All structures and exterior property shall be kept
free from insect, bird, and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects, birds,
or rodents are found shall promptly be exterminated by an approved process that
will not be injurious to human health
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien explained the license holders have had an interest in at least
one rental license revocation on October 25, 2021. There are two buildings; an apartment
building and a duplex.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if this would be the property owner’s second revocation.
Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien replied it would be and noted the property owners have
not completed the license application for this year and all fees are being pending
processing. The interior and external inspection has not yet been scheduled.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if it had been a 12 month period since the first notice.
Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien answered in the affirmative.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing.
Hassain Khan, property manager, stated the original citation was the foundation walls and
they had asked for an extension due to the winter. During that time, other items were
added on. He explained the fire door is unique and difficult to find. They placed an order in
February 2023 but continued to get notices that the door was not in stock until recently
when he was notified that it is discontinued. A new steel fire door has been installed and
the contractor was present and had videos and photos to prove the door was installed. Mr.
Khan added that the contractor fixed the broken and crumbling patio which would fix the
entry of rodents and pests. While it may not look profession, it serves the purpose. The
pest control company does not deem the property an infestation but instead deem it a
pest control issue. Environmental Pest Management has been providing on-going
treatments to the property.
Mr. Khan noted State law 504b.108 which states “the inspector shall inform the landlord or
the landlord’s agent that the residential tenant or housing neighborhood organization in
writing of any code violations discovered.” He read subdivision 2b which notes there
should be sufficient time to correct the violation. He explained the contract is for a year
and would not fixed in a few months. He added he has not heard many tenants complain
about mice and it seems to be concentrated in a couple of units.
Mr. Khan mentioned there was a previous suspension on a property in 2021 but it was a
completely different scenario.
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Councilmember Buesgens asked if he was the property owner since it is listed that he is the
owner. Mr. Khan replied that he was not the owner but was a property manager.
Mr. Khan noted the owners of the two properties are completely separate. He added it is
reasonable to allow time for the treatment for pest control to run its course. He explained
he would be happy to have someone verify that the door has been installed and to table
the discussion to another meeting as a public hearing. He asked the Council to consider the
families in the unit, and the property manager’s livelihood. He stated he would like to see
what resources the City can provide to help him and he is willing to do a stipulated
agreement. He is working with a third party resource to help tenants. He asked the Council
to consider a primary suspension instead of a second revocation.
Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien asked if Mr. Khan was related to both property owners and if
they had met. Mr. Khan replied that he was related to both of them and that the property
owners do not know each other.
Councilmember Jacobs stated Mr. Khan had from August 2022 until June 2023 to install a
door. She added she does not care if his vendor says if it is a mice infestation or not, the
tenants talk about the conditions they are in and it is despicable. She explained it is his
problem to get a new fire door in and mice propagate more mice; it is not due to Covid.
She stated there was a tenant meeting, where the tenants discussed the number of mice
on the property. She stated she does not want his business in the City if that is how he
conducts it.
Councilmember Buesgens noted she met with two of the tenants in the building who have
to put mouse traps in the apartment. One tenant was told that since he did not have
written lease, the landlord did not need to fix anything. The Inspectors do not see if the
completed project is completed, they see if rodents are able to get into the building.
Councilmember Buesgens stated the owner is ultimately responsible to make sure the
building is properly taken care of and safe for the residents. The resident’s lives are
disrupted due to the property manager and Mr. Khan. She noted the City believes renters
should be taken care of and have a safe place to live. She advised Mr. Khan to find a
different career.
Councilmember James thanked Mr. Khan for coming to the meeting and noted the City
needs more communication. She stated the City Council is working hard to have good
landlords. She expressed her understanding with order delays but she is concerned by the
lack of communication with the City and completing items after the final inspection. The
ordinance is set up intentionally because in the past, people would change the LLC’s so
they can get away from previous revocations. She stated older buildings typically have
mice, but hearing from the residents is difficult. She is more interested about how in depth
the contract is with pest control instead of how many treatments it is. She added she wants
the residents to have safe living conditions.
Mayor Márquez Simula agreed and stated she desires residents to have safe living
conditions. She noted it is the minimum standards that are being addressed and it is sad
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that families are being affected by this, noting many residents in the building have been
treated terribly for a long time.
Mr. Khan explained it is not a financial issue and the landlord has received resources. Many
of the tenants that came to the tenants meeting have not given any written notices or
directly notified him to correct the issues. He mentioned he would be more than happy to
place those tenants in nice accommodations while the issues are being fixed. He added
that the steel fire door was cheaper than the original one he bought. He noted he is an
accommodating, responsible, a kind property manager, and has created a system where
tenants can make complaints online. He does not want the previous revocation to be the
reason for revocation for the current property. He asked the Council to consider the gravity
of the decision.
Councilmember Spriggs asked if there were any tenants who were willing to speak on the
matter and if the inspectors could speak on the state of the building. He explained he did
not appreciate Mr. Khan blaming the tenants for not giving written notice and going to the
City since it is Mr. Khan’s responsibility to maintain the building. He wondered if tenants
did not speak up because they feared retaliation since some tenants have mentioned that.
Mr. Khan replied that he did not blame the tenants and there was a law in place for tenants
to give written notice instead of going to the City.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained that the tenants did not come to the City but the City had
provided a tenant meeting where residents were mentioned that there were rodents and
were told there was nothing that could be done.
Mr. Khan stated he provides his tenants with resources and is not a property manager who
retaliates since it is illegal. He added if the tenants do not tell him the issues, he is not able
to address them. He mentioned a lot of the tenants have not paid rent for several months
and it has not been collected due to the recent postings. He is not taking actions against
the tenants until the issues are addressed.
Mary Timmerman Parker, City resident, stated in this situation all she can hear is “blame
the victim.” She feels as if no one is taking responsibility for what is happening at the
property. It is not responsible, and she does not want it for the City. She added the owner
and rental company are not taking it seriously.
Councilmember James noted if there was documentation regarding the fire door being
delayed and now installed, she would be willing to table the item. She added she does not
think it would be helpful to table the discussion on the pest extermination since there is no
change.
Mr. Khan stated the next pest control treatment is July 12, 2023.
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Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to close the
public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2023-35, there being ample copies
available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt
Resolution 2023-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the
rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
14. Approval of Resolution 2023-36, Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Banquet Hall at 2201
37th Avenue NE.
City Planner Boucher stated 2201 37th Avenue NE used to be the Unique Thrift Store and is
a 42,000 square feet commercial space. Mohamed Abdulle and Abdul Salah have asked Tim
Stone to represent them for the application to allow a banquet hall in a portion of the
existing 42,000 square foot building and is a redevelopment project. The banquet hall is
proposed to provide assembly space for graduations, celebrations, wedding receptions,
and similar events. The property is 3.1 acres and located in the General Business District.
The Banquet Hall requires a Condition Use Permit (CUP).
City Planner Boucher mentioned the CUP is subject to required findings and specific
development standards for banquet halls. The proposal is consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and the use is allowed in the General Business District. Section
9.107(C)(54) of the Zoning Ordinances imposes the requirements for a “banquet hall” uses.
City Planner Boucher noted one of the conditions of a banquet hall requires that they
provide a transportation management plan showing how they address off street parking,
loading and unloading traffic control, and the impact of the facility on the surrounding
roadways. The applicant has engaged a parking engineer who has determined that the
peak parking times are different between the banquet hall and surrounding businesses.
The surrounding office and retail spaces will most likely have peak parking on weekdays
between 8 am and 8 pm while the event space will be operating from 7 pm to 2 am on the
weekends.
City Planner Boucher explained there will be no exterior modifications to the existing
building or accesses. Aside from new signage, no site modifications are anticipated as a
condition approval of the CUP. All applicable building codes, fire codes and licensing
requirements must be satisfied. The property owner or tenant are required to regularly
sweep the streets, sidewalks, and anything within 100 feet of the building. Music or
amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential uses and must meet the
requirements of City ordinances to ensure consistent enforcement by the police
department. The banquet hall will not impose any hazards or disturbing influences on the
neighboring commercial and multifamily properties if conditionals appropriately.
City Planner Boucher stated the site is served by adequate utilities and services. The
property shows adequate parking. The setback from the street should be 15 feet, but the
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building has a current setback of three feet. If an expansion of the property was proposed,
Staff would not be in support of it.
City Planner Boucher noted Staff recommends the Council to approve the Conditional Use
Permit subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. All new signage shall be subject to City review and approval.
2. Loading activities shall take place on the north side of the building and the former
drive-up donation lane located south of the building shall not be used for loading
activities.
3. All uses within the building shall comply with the standards governing the odor
emissions as adopted and enforced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and
any applicable performance standards.
4. The applicant shall adhere to any and all recommendations provided by the Public
Works Department.
5. The building shall meet all applicable building and fire codes.
6. The subject site and all adjacent streets and sidewalks within 100 feet of the site
shall be inspected regularly for the purposes of removing any litter found thereon.
7. No music or amplified sounds which would be audible from adjacent residential
uses shall be allowed on the subject site and the site will comply.
8. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections shall be met
and be in full compliance; the distribution of alcohol is limited to licensed alcohol
providers.
9. Music performance may be allowed as an accessory use to the banquet hall for a
party, banquet, wedding, reception, or other social events; music performances
may not be the primary function.
10. Verify exterior lighting is in working order and appropriate for the site; a
photometric plan shall be submitted to ensure light levels are compliant with city
code and lighting will be brought into compliance if deficiencies are identifie d.
11. An emergency management plan is required and shall include on-site management;
functioning security cameras with 30 days of digital storage and cover the parking
lot, alley, main areas, and interior spaces; how the ingress/egress will be
maintained; and parking lot management to ensure that odors, noise, and any on-
site alcohol consumption does not occur outside of the building.
Councilmember James asked to elaborate on why the building can seat 464 but has a
maximum occupancy of 311. City Planner Boucher explained it was brought to him by the
Fire Chief and Fire Official and is the occupant load based on the square footage of the
space.
Councilmember Jacobs asked about the condition of the parking lot. City Planner Boucher
noted the applicant was present and could answer the question.
Tim Stone, representing the applicant, replied that he was the architect for the project. He
added the owners have done improvements to the parking lot including re -tarring, re-
striping and landscaping. Due to the construction on 37th Avenue, some of the debris is
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blowing into the parking lot even though there is a fence. He explained he is confident that
the owner will address those issues once construction is completed.
Councilmember Jacobs expressed her excitement about the banquet hall going in.
Jennifer Pyper Muno, City resident, expressed her excitement of the banquet hall going in
and added she is disappointed to hear that nothing is going to happen to the outside of the
building since it is dated and run down looking. She hoped the owners would reconsider
changing the exterior of the building. She mentioned another consideration is the sound
since the building will be opened until 2 am and sound can carry over the lake, as well a
concern of having a lot of people leaving the building at such a late hour.
Mr. Stone appreciated the comments and noted there is a barrier of trees from the lake
which will help with the sound. He noted there is an apartment building nearby that is
more run down and paint and a new parking lot will help the look of his building. The
applicant will be proposing soundproof walls along the assembly areas. City Planner
Boucher added that it is subject to zoning performance standards so if there is an issue
with the noise and enough complaints, it would be grounds to revoke the CUP.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to close the public
hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2023-36, there being ample copies available to
the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if Murzyn Hall closed at 12 am. Interim City Manager
Hansen replied that it can stay open longer than that but the bar closes around 11 pm or
12 am. Councilmember Buesgens explained she would like to see the requirement changed
to be closed at 12 am instead of 2 am.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if exterior greenery could be included on the west side of
the parking lot to soften the sound. She asked if any of the Councilmembers were against it
because she would like to include the conditions in the motion.
Councilmember James noted there is some greenery and she would be in favor of having a
condition to include more. She did not agree to changing the hours since 37 th Avenue NE is
a main road and people would not be leaving through residential streets. She added there
is some greenery but she cannot tell if it is on another property. City Planner Boucher
explained it is difficult to see on the map where the property begins and another ends.
Mayor Márquez Simula expressed her concern of visibility of drivers if more greenery was
included so she would not feel comfortable including it in the CUP but would like to bring it
up. City Planner Boucher noted any landscaping would be subject to the site triangle
requirements because it is on a corner street. Anything within 30 feet from the curb line
cannot have anything between 30 inches and 10 feet because it would obstruct the view.
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Councilmember Buesgens explained she would like greenery between the liquor store and
the memory care center. She asked how late liquor was allowed to be served. City Planner
Boucher replied they would refer to the State but believed it was until 2 am.
Councilmember Jacobs mentioned she did not have a problem with the event hours since it
is in a commercial area and she was fine with including additional greenery for an extra
buffer for sound. City Planner Boucher noted there are mechanisms to ensure enforcement
if there are complaints.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if there were apartment buildings surrounding the
banquet hall and noted they may be effected by the sound. City Planner Boucher replied
that there were apartment buildings and agreed that if there was anything physically
observable from the property, the City would be able to enforce compliance.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adopt Resolution
2023-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Approving a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a Banquet Hall to Operate at 2201 Avenue NE, Columbia
Heights, Mn, 55421 (Pin 36-30-24-44-0014) subject to the conditions stated in the
resolution. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Mayor Márquez Simula recessed the regular meeting at 8 pm. The regular meeting was reconvened at
8:08 pm.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Bid Considerations
15. Adopt Resolution 2023-39 Being a Resolution Accepting Bids and Concurring with
Awarding a Contract for the Reconstruction, Trail, and Walk Improvements on 53rd
Avenue, Project 2305.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained the two bids are for the same street but are put
forward in two separate projects due to the funding source. The first bid includes the
segment between the Medtronic property to the west of Columbia Heights and ends at
University Avenue. The work includes the reconstruction of the roadway, narrowing the
roadway by ten feet and introducing a trail on the south side of the roadway and a
sidewalk on the north side of the roadway.
Interim City Manager Hansen stated bids are being received by the City of Fridley since it is
a joint project between Fridley and Columbia Heights. Fridley received four bids with the
lowest bid coming from Park Construction Company, which came in 15.5% under the
engineer’s estimate for the work.
Interim City Manager Hansen mentioned the work for the City’s side would be funded
through the Local Road Improvement Program Grant. It would also be funded through
assessments, bond funds, and the State Aid account. Watermain replacement will happen
on the Columbia Heights’ side. Staff recommends approval of the resolution concurring
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with the bid award to Park Construction in the amount of $1,776,297.26. After it is
awarded, Staff will move forward with holding a public meeting with the adjacent property
owners to go through the construction schedule.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if there was start date. Interim City Manager Hansen
replied it would be towards the end of July or early August.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the reading
of Resolution 2023-39, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution
2023-39, a Resolution accepting bids and providing concurrence for awarding the 2023
Street Rehabilitation Program consisting of 53rd Avenue Reconstruction, Trail, and Sidewalk
Improvements, Project 2305, to Park Construction Company based upon their low, qualified,
responsible bid in the amount of $1,776,297.26, of which roughly $785,000 is the total that
Columbia Heights will be responsible for providing to Fridley, appropriated from the
following funds, $80,000 from Fund 651-6400, $10,000 from fund 602-6400, $110,000 from
Fund 653-6400, $396,708.13 LRIP grant funds, and the remaining is anticipated to be
covered by other City funds. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
16. Adopt Resolution 2023-40 Being a Resolution Accepting Bids and Concurring with
Awarding a Contract for Construction of a Turnabout on 53rd Avenue, Project 2007.
Interim City Manager Hansen stated the project goes from Central Avenue to the west side
of the Medtronic building. The primary aspect of the project is introducing safety
improvements on 53rd Avenue with raised concrete median being included to the
turnaround. It includes new sidewalk and a new paved trail on the south side of the
roadway. Fridley received four bids with the lowest being 5% over the engineer’s estimate.
There is grant funding has had a slight increase for it and will cover the overage of the cost.
Unfortunately there are two contractors. Park Construction will cover the west side of the
project and Forest Lake Contracting will cover the east side of the project. Staff
recommends award the project to Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of $1,384,132.
Councilmember Jacobs asked what the timeline would be. Interim City Manager Hansen
replied it would be at the end of July or beginning of August.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2023-40, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adopt
Resolution 2023-40, a Resolution accepting bids and providing concurrence for awarding
the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Program consisting of 53rd Avenue Reconstruction and
Turnabout Construction; Project 2007, to Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. based upon their
low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $1,384,132, of which approximately
$692,066 is the total that Columbia Heights will be responsible for providing to Fridley,
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appropriated from the following funds, $10,000 from Fund 601-6400, $10,000 from fund
602-6400, $140,000 from Fund 653-6400, $365,400 HSIP grant funds, and the remaining is
anticipated to be covered by other City funds. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Councilmember Buesgens noted it was the last City Council meeting in the current chambers. She
explained she interviewed the Sustainability Commission applicants with the other Councilmembers.
She attended the tree identification workshop, the Somali sister celebration, and is volunteering at
Blooming Sunshine Gardens.
Councilmember James stated she attended the Sustainability Commission interviews, and a meeting
with a local union leader of the North Central Regional Council of Carpenters. She signed a letter to the
EPA agency of the federal government because of the protections that are being taken away from
cities. There was a long Council work session with a lot of conversation getting accomplished. Adopt-a-
Park occurred at Ostrander Park and she encouraged residents who have adopted a park to clean up
any leftover fireworks debris and trash. She signed up for the summer reading program at the library
where children are able to earn a prize and adults are able to win a free book. She added her children
attended the Wild Wednesday Program with Parks and Recreation. She thanked the Staff who have
been working with the power lines and power outages.
Councilmember Jacobs stated she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Spriggs mentioned he signed onto the same EPA letter as Councilmember James. He
noted he had several meetings with residents and email correspondence with some other local elected
officials on how to partner with other cities. He attended the City Council work session.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated she attended the Sustainability Commission interviews with the other
Councilmembers, the Park and Recreation meeting, and the Sister City signing event. She noted 2nd-5th
graders from Valley View School came to Blooming Sunshine Gardens to learn about trees. Tomorrow
night is the youth book club at the library with room to still sign up and will be held from 5:30-6:30 pm.
She acknowledged that she received numerous phone calls and emails about fireworks, noise , and
trash.
Report of the City Manager
Interim City Manager Hansen stated this was the last City Council meeting in the building and it is the
plan to have the first day of operation at the new City Hall on Monday, July 24. The building will be
closed on Friday, July 21, in order to transfer everything to the new building and set up the new phone
system. The grand opening for the new City Hall will be on August 17 from 5:00-7:30 pm. The
Communications Coordinator has sent out a request for artists to submit art to display at the grand
opening. Music in the Park will be on Wednesday at Huset Park East from 6:30-8:00 pm.
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Interim City Manager Hansen noted the Police Department’s annual meet and greet will be at Keight
Park next Tuesday, July 18, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This Wednesday there will be a conversation regarding
the art display at the library that will begin at 5:30 pm. There will be a master gardener series at the
library on Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained that the City purchases water from Minneapolis. As part of the
purchasing agreement, if there are water restrictions in Minneapolis, the City is required to follow the
same restrictions. The water from the river is low and Minneapolis is nearly declaring water use
restrictions with the first impact being lawn use.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Jack Israelson, City resident, stated he was looking at the park master plan documents and noticed th at
Hilltop Park was being replaced next year. He recommended they include a swing in the park play
equipment since there currently is not one.
Diana Meyer, City resident, stated she was at the Council meeting a few weeks ago regarding stop
signs. She noted every night from 40th Street to 44th Street, there are screeching tires and parked cars
getting hit due to speeding drivers. She added the home next to hers has not been finished for seven
years and asked someone to do something about it.
Missy Lee, City resident, stated she would like to address some of the comments made during the
meeting. She expressed her concern of Councilmemb er Jacobs’ comment regarding community being
the Council’s employer and noted she needs to listen to the employers. She added the obligation
stands in leadership and one of the Councilmembers has failed the community. She noted
Councilmember Jacobs has good qualities such as strength and communication but used it in the
wrong way. She reminded the Council of the mission statement to build and strength connections and
encouraged them to speak with their constituents and understand them. She asked Councilmember
Jacobs to step down for the community.
Tom Kaiser, City resident, explained he is a part of the group that is organizing the recall of
Councilmember Jacobs and thanked everyone they have spoken to regarding the matter. He added
that the community cares about each other. They are a community that is outrage d when someone is
treated horrendously by an elected official and is grateful to everyone who has stepped up to make a
meaningful change. He added he hears every day that Councilmember Jacobs does not embody
Columbia Heights and does not deserve to represent the people. He stated her actions are
unacceptable to the community. He expressed his pride in the City and gratitude for doing what it
takes to let the City and its citizens pick someone else.
Gregory Joseph, attorney, stated he was being retained by Councilmember Jacobs in connection with
the efforts to remove her from office using the Columbia Heights City Charter’s recall power. He
outlined the pertinent law and how he felt it applies to the recall effort. He noted if the City orders a
placement of question on the municipal ballot, he will file a suit against the City and litigate the matter
in court. He stated he felt all of the petition pages are legally deficient and added the petition fails
because it does not allege malfeasance or nonfeasance in office. The conduct must relate to something
of substantial nature that direction affects the rights and interests of the public. He noted the courts
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drew a line between political criticisms where recall may not be invoked and malfeasance where it can.
He stated under the court’s definition, the recall effort against Councilmember Jacobs falls short of
malfeasance. He urged the Council to wait to make the final decision until they have reviewed the
pertinent law with the City Attorney. He felt the statutory deadline for notifying the County auditor
and Secretary of State for holding a special election is August 25, 2023.
Ed Higgins, City resident, thanked the residents of Columbia Heights who have shown up for the recall
efforts and to the City Council and City for the support throughout the process. He noted there are
enough signatures to trigger a recall election, they were able to re-register a lot of inactive voters, and
new voters in the process. He stated they are respectfully asking Councilmember Jacobs to resign in
order to avoid an estimated $30,000 special election. The Councilmember has been censured from all
committees and therefore the other Councilmembers have to pick up the slack, which is not fair. He
added that Councilmember Jacobs is being paid tax dollars to do the bare minimum for her
constituents. He asked the City and residents to work with the Charter Com mission to update the
outdated recall policies. He stated the pursuit of happiness is a right given to all United States Citizens
in the Constitution.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:51 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Approval of Pathways Program for Police Officer Cadet
DEPARTMENT: Police Department BY/DATE: Captain Erik Johnston/July 20th, 2023
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
x_Healthy and Safe Community
x_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
In the past, the Columbia Heights Police Department has participated in the Hennepin Technical College’s
Pathways Program. This program takes police officer candidates that have a college degree in another
discipline and provides their skills training to meet the requirements to become a Minnesota police officer.
The Pathways program has been an excellent opportunity to continue with the department’s mission of
workforce diversification as well as finding the best possible police officer candidates. It is also a critical tool in
the current competitive hiring environment.
Currently the Police Department has police officer positions open, and we have identified two strong
candidates for the Pathways to Policing program that will begin in August 2023 and conclude in January 2023.
At the completion of the program the candidates will be appointed to police officer positions.
The cost will be approximately $15,000 per candidate. This is higher than in past years but represents costs for
higher tuition fees and additional training requirements at the state level. This is an unbudgeted expense that
will be covered by the wage offset from the open police officer positions and will not require a change to the
police department budget.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
The police department has two strong candidates for the Pathways in Policing Program, and they have met the
hiring requirements for the police department. There is availability for the August 2023 program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Columbia Heights Police Department to move forward with this opportunity
and register this current employee for the upcoming 2023 Pathways program.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE 07/24/2023
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MOTION: Move to approve the expenditure of approximately $30,000 to send two police officer candidates
through the Pathways to Policing program and enter into an agreement with Hennepin Technical College to
provide the instruction.
ATTACHMENT(S):
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ITEM: License Agenda.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Alicia Howe / July 18, 2023
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Attached is the business license agenda for the July 24, 2023, City Council meeting. This agenda consists of
applications for 2023: Contractor Licenses, Peddler/Solicitor and Transient Merchant Licenses, Massage
Therapist Licenses, and Temporary Liquor License. At the top of the license agenda there is a phrase stating
"*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application", noting that the data privacy form has been submitted as
required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 24, 2023 as
presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Contractor Licenses – 2023
Peddler/Solicitor and Transient Merchant Licenses – 2023
Massage Therapist Licenses – 2023
Temporary Liquor Licenses – 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE JULY 24, 2023
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*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application
Contractor Licenses – 2023
BUDGET CONSTRUCTION LLC 1010 88TH AVE, COON RAPIDS, MN $80.00
Peddler/Solicitor and Transient Merchant Licenses – 2023
PAULINA MAZUREK $100.00
JULIA KAZMIRSKA $100.00
Massage Therapist/Business Licenses – 2023
JUAN ZHANG $100.00
Temporary Liquor Licenses – 2023
THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 4030 JACKSON ST, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $300.00
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE JULY 24, 2023
ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Dan O’Brien, 7/24/23
CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel
_Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods
_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services
_Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population
BACKGROUND: Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing license applications
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July 24, 2023, in that
they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
ATTACHMENT:
Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 7-24-23
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ITEM: Review of Bills.
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: July 24, 2023
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
X Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department prepares a list of all payments made for approval of the Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve payments since previous City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed
the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,131,331.34.
ATTACHMENT(S):
List of Claims
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE JULY 24, 2023
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/24Page
:
07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
144.00 609.0000.14500070323 INV56 BREWING LLC5623229195563MAIN07/13/2023
201.00 609.0000.14500062123 INV5623129195563
176.00 609.0000.14500062123 INV5623126195563
521.00
51.53 101.2100.43050PEST CONTROL PS 062123ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC3666077195564MAIN07/13/2023
51.54 101.2200.43050PEST CONTROL PS 0621233666077195564
103.07
972.50 201.0000.32192REFUND SIGN PERMIT FEES FOR CITY HALLALBRECHT SIGN COMPANY06292023195565MAIN07/13/2023
16.68 201.0000.36260REFUND SIGN PERMIT FEES FOR CITY HALL06292023195565
989.18
562.25 609.0000.14500062223 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY3562837718195566MAIN07/13/2023
498.75 609.0000.14500070323 INV3562837875195566
(6.25)609.0000.14500062223 INV3562837719195566
1,054.75
4,834.70 101.1410.44000ELECTION JPA 2023ANOKA COUNTY TREASURERELEC05302307195567MAIN07/13/2023
109.56 609.9792.44020062223 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAR2500267282195568MAIN07/13/2023
72.24 609.9793.44020062223 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500267223195568
181.80
15,309.75 411.9999.42010.1911FIBEROPTIC PLANT INSTALLATIONARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC335853195569MAIN07/13/2023
84,081.60 411.9999.43050.1911FIBEROPTIC PLANT INSTALLATION335853195569
99,391.35
117.70 101.2100.42172VEST CARRIER, EMBROIDERY, MIC CLIPASPEN MILLS, INC.310906195570MAIN07/13/2023
654.38 101.2100.42172UNIFORMS315890195570
383.19 101.2100.42172UNIFORMS316219195570
167.55 101.2200.42172POLO, EMBROIDERY316212195570
1,322.82
1,537.00 609.0000.14500061223 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY2593195571MAIN07/13/2023
552.00 609.0000.14500062623 INV2665195571
2,089.00
283.50 609.0000.14500062823 INVBEER EXPRESS LLC1168195572MAIN07/13/2023
186.00 609.0000.14500070523 INVBLACK STACK BREWING23217195573MAIN07/13/2023
314.00 609.0000.14500062723 INV23108195573
500.00 48
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
115.00 609.0000.14500062723 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP7826195574MAIN07/13/2023
2,045.00 101.2200.43105FIREFIGHTER I, II & HAZMATCENTURY COLLEGE1167690195575MAIN07/13/2023
2,045.00 101.2200.43105FIREFIGHTER I, II & HAZMAT1167691195575
2,045.00 101.2200.43105FIREFIGHTER I, II & HAZMAT1167692195575
6,135.00
56.75 609.9791.43210062823 763 572-2695 528CENTURYLINK7635722695528195576MAIN07/13/2023
74.23 701.9950.42171SUN-X SPF 30 CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY5164396899195577MAIN07/13/2023
20.88 101.1940.44020RUGS CITY HALL 063023CINTAS INC4160271747195578MAIN07/13/2023
33.59 101.5129.44020MOPS JPM 0703234160330190195578
54.47
1,346.00 411.9999.42012.1911CAT6 NETWORK PATCH CABLESCOMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHNOLOG349151195579MAIN07/13/2023
35.00 411.9999.43220.1911CAT6 NETWORK PATCH CABLES349151195579
1,381.00
940.19 601.9600.42010SENSUS TOUCHPADSCORE & MAIN LPT058110195580MAIN07/13/2023
1,338.21 601.9600.42990IPERL WATER METERS S996688195580
561.80 602.9600.42160PVC TEET057896195580
2,840.20
111.80 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DELCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC501714195581MAIN07/13/2023
169.40 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL501715195581
391.20 609.0000.14500062623 INV/DEL501763195581
99.20 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL501729195581
138.40 609.0000.14500070423 INV501894195581
173.30 609.0000.14500062823 INV501804195581
112.30 609.0000.14500062823 INV501805195581
207.60 609.0000.14500070323 INV501878195581
302.40 609.0000.14500062923 INV501817195581
4.00 609.9791.42199062623 INV/DEL501763195581
4.00 609.9791.42199062223 INV/DEL501729195581
4.00 609.9791.42199062823 INV501804195581
4.00 609.9791.42199070323 INV501878195581
4.00 609.9791.42199062923 INV501817195581
4.00 609.9792.42199062123 INV/DEL501715195581
4.00 609.9792.42199062823 INV501805195581
4.00 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL501714195581
4.00 609.9793.42199070423 INV501894195581
1,741.60 49
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
129.26 101.2100.42171HAND TWLS, TP, CAN LNR, CLEANERDALCO ENTERPRISES INC4104644195582MAIN07/13/2023
129.26 101.2200.42171HAND TWLS, TP, CAN LNR, CLEANER4104644195582
258.52
275.00 101.2100.42011DELL LAPTOP WARRANTIESEVERYDAY TECHNOLOGY LLC2405195583MAIN07/13/2023
275.00 411.9999.42011.1911DELL LAPTOP WARRANTIES2405195583
275.00 720.9980.42011DELL LAPTOP WARRANTIES2405195583
825.00
174.00 601.9600.42160VALVE BOX EXTENSIONSFERGUSON WATERWORKS INC0512112-1195584MAIN07/13/2023
1,026.05 601.9600.42160PVC TEE, COUPLERS0513394195584
1,200.05
1,000.00 101.2200.43105FORCIBLE ENTRY TRAILER 062123FIRE INSTRUCTION & RESCUE ED6318195585MAIN07/13/2023
500.00 411.9999.43050.1911CONSTRUCTION DRAW #9 ADMIN FEEFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO1724-1724142098195586MAIN07/13/2023
154.00 101.6102.43500TRANSLATION INTO SPANISH & SOMALIGLOBAL TRANSLATION & INTERPRETER LLCOCH06232023195587MAIN07/13/2023
1,417.12 609.0000.14500062623 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN3629203493195588MAIN07/13/2023
649.65 609.0000.14500062623 INV3600218361195588
779.70 609.0000.14500062723 INV3627208139195588
2,846.47
30.00 101.1320.43320PARKING - LMC CONF DULUTH 062123-062323HANSEN/KEVIN062123195589MAIN07/13/2023
247.20 609.0000.14500063023 INVHOHENSTEINS INC623115195590MAIN07/13/2023
1,287.95 609.0000.14500062323 INV620804195590
2,973.05 609.0000.14500063023 INV623073195590
4,429.50 609.0000.14500063023 INV623116195590
27.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV622891195590
258.25 609.0000.14500062323 INV620801195590
6,608.20 609.0000.14500062323 INV621069195590
4,486.35 609.0000.14500061623 INV618840195590
20,317.50
1,995.00 884.5200.44342LMCIT CLAIM #CP286545 CIRCLE TERRACEHOLMLUND MASONRY INC6295195591MAIN07/13/2023
1,000.00 884.5200.44349LMCIT CLAIM #CP286545 CIRCLE TERRACE6295195591
2,995.00
3,522.60 101.5200.42161TRI-CHLOR TABLETSHORIZON CPO SEMINARSINV40857195592MAIN07/13/2023
10,678.28 101.5130.44020GYM MAINT 040123-063023INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #132373195593MAIN07/13/2023
120.00 609.0000.14500063023 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC6051195594MAIN07/13/2023
146.25 609.0000.14500062823 INV5941195594
50
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
341.60 609.0000.14500062823 INV5952195594
607.85
241.00 609.0000.14500062023 INVJACK PINE BREWERY LLC4731195595MAIN07/13/2023
675.51 101.2200.42010FIRE HOSE NOZZLEJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN303238195596MAIN07/13/2023
29.00 101.5001.43050BACKGROUND CHECKKUNZA/JOHN957810195597MAIN07/13/2023
620.00 604.9600.43050POND TREATMENT-LABELLELAKE RESTORATION INCINV038944195598MAIN07/13/2023
555.17 101.2100.43250LANGUAGE LINE 0623LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIONS11051174195599MAIN07/13/2023
1,000.00 884.2100.44349SQUAD #8202 VS CAR LMCIT CLAIM #CA273482LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST8276195600MAIN07/13/2023
3,980.03 609.0000.14500063023 INVM AMUNDSON CIGAR & CANDY CO LLP364594195601MAIN07/13/2023
2,801.78 609.0000.14500063023 INV364596195601
6,781.81
3,804.93 701.0000.141101000 GAL DYED DIESEL FUELMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY24367239195602MAIN07/13/2023
8,652.37 701.0000.141103003 GAL UNLEADED FUEL24367262195602
12,457.30
625.00 101.2100.43050PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENTMARTIN-MCALLISTER INC15430195603MAIN07/13/2023
625.00 101.2200.43050PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT15431195603
1,250.00
516.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV/DELMAVERICK WINE COMPANYINV1020990195604MAIN07/13/2023
1,130.10 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DELINV1014637195604
2,259.90 609.0000.14500061623 INV/DELINV1012345195604
3.00 609.9791.42199063023 INV/DELINV1020990195604
7.50 609.9792.42199062123 INV/DELINV1014637195604
7.50 609.9792.42199061623 INV/DELINV1012345195604
3,924.00
120.32 601.9600.42171TYVEK OVERALLS, GLOVES, CALIBRATION 4-GAS MIXTUREMCCLELLAN SALES INC016581195605MAIN07/13/2023
120.31 602.9600.42171TYVEK OVERALLS, GLOVES, CALIBRATION 4-GAS MIXTURE016581195605
258.07 602.9600.42173TYVEK OVERALLS, GLOVES, CALIBRATION 4-GAS MIXTURE016581195605
498.70
515.53 609.0000.14500063023 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO696340195606MAIN07/13/2023
1,166.78 609.0000.14500062323 INV695007195606
1,353.78 609.0000.14500061623 INV693974195606
3,036.09
11.12 101.2200.42171NYLON BRUSH, COFFEE, TISSUE, CREAMERMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY90628195607MAIN07/13/2023
51
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
36.21 101.2200.42171WELDABLE STEEL, ELECTRICAL TESTER, HOOK91240195607
27.84 101.2200.42175BOTTLED WATER91473195607
55.72 101.2200.42175NYLON BRUSH, COFFEE, TISSUE, CREAMER90628195607
20.84 602.9600.42171WASHERS, BRACE, BOLTS91584195607
21.06 602.9600.42171PVC PIPE, COUPLERS, ADAPTER91661195607
172.79
98.00 701.0000.14120SPARK PLUGSMIDWAY FORD780741195608MAIN07/13/2023
136.00 609.0000.14500062923 INVMILK AND HONEY LLC12265195609MAIN07/13/2023
969.00 101.5129.43050REPAIR JPM CONTROLSMINNESOTA CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC07526195610MAIN07/13/2023
1,113.00 101.2200.43105FFI, FFII, HAZMAT EXAMSMN FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION11634195611MAIN07/13/2023
72.00 609.0000.14500062923 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-42562195612MAIN07/13/2023
542.00 609.0000.14500062223 INVE-42342195612
614.00
30,000.00 408.6414.44600FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT PAYMENTNORTHERN HERITAGE PROPERTIES063023195613MAIN07/13/2023
498.10 101.5001.43050YOGA, MEDITATION 0523-0623O'DONNELL/KELLY070623195614MAIN07/13/2023
13.80 101.1510.42000COPY PAPER, PROJECT FOLDEROFFICE DEPOT317269967001195615MAIN07/13/2023
46.99 101.1940.42000COPY PAPER, PROJECT FOLDER317269967001195615
322.98 101.2100.42000COPY PAPER, PENS, MARKERS, NOTEPADS316179068001195615
44.01 101.2100.42171COFFEE, FILTERS, WIPES, CREAMER314008404001195615
53.36 101.2100.42175COFFEE, FILTERS, WIPES, CREAMER314008404001195615
481.14
132.00 609.0000.14500062823 INVOLIPHANT BREWING LLC8980195616MAIN07/13/2023
128.99 101.5129.44020PEST CONTROL 052323ORKIN INC244877712195617MAIN07/13/2023
624.00 101.2200.43050PREPLACEMENT TESTINGPERFORMANCE PLUS LLC123529195618MAIN07/13/2023
4.32 101.1110.42171063023 COOLER RENTALPREMIUM WATERS INC319520392195619MAIN07/13/2023
8.64 101.1510.42171063023 COOLER RENTAL319518690195619
4.32 201.2400.42171063023 COOLER RENTAL319519261195619
14.58 609.9792.42171062023 WATER319497943195619
4.00 720.9980.42171063023 COOLER RENTAL319525222195619
35.86
154.00 609.0000.14500061623 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-56670195620MAIN07/13/2023
370.00 609.0000.14500062823 INVW-57319195620
524.00 52
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
221.28 609.0000.14500062123 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC5006427499195621MAIN07/13/2023
338.00 101.5129.42990POP JPM 063023SHAMROCK GROUP-ACE ICE2908292195622MAIN07/13/2023
3,575.00 603.9510.42910BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICK UP 052923-060923SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLC060923195623MAIN07/13/2023
3,185.00 603.9510.42910BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICK UP 061223-062323062323195623
1,250.00 603.9510.42920BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICK UP 052923-060923060923195623
1,560.00 603.9510.42920BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICK UP 061223-062323062323195623
5,545.00 603.9510.42930YARD WASTE PICK UP 061223-061623061623YW195623
5,545.00 603.9510.42930YARD WASTE PICK UP 061923-062323062323YW195623
2,400.00 603.9540.43050BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICK UP 052923-060923060923195623
50.00 603.9540.43050BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICK UP 061223-062323062323195623
23,110.00
749.50 609.0000.14500062823 INVSP3 LLCW-193434195624MAIN07/13/2023
23.95 101.1510.42000POST IT NOTES, FOLDERS, 6X9 ENVELOPESSTAPLES ADVANTAGE3540642784195625MAIN07/13/2023
15.59 101.1940.42000POST IT NOTES, FOLDERS, 6X9 ENVELOPES3540642784195625
39.54
242.00 609.0000.14500070623 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC50829195626MAIN07/13/2023
193.80 101.2100.42171LESSLETHAL CLEANING KITSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1622079195627MAIN07/13/2023
47.99 101.2100.42172TRAFFIC VESTI1641333195627
23.98 101.2100.42172NAME TAGSI1641976195627
90.00 101.2100.42172UNIFORM PANTSI1642297195627
1,653.80 101.2100.42172UNIFORMSI1636342195627
2,009.57
1,850.00 420.6317.42012.1915TELEPHONE APPLIANCE IN NEW ELEVATORTK ELEVATOR CORPORATION1000518576195628MAIN07/13/2023
480.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV/DELTRADITION WINE & SPIRITS LLC36576195629MAIN07/13/2023
12.00 609.9791.42199063023 INV/DEL36576195629
492.00
100.00 601.9600.43050COLIFORM TESTING 0623-HUSET PARKTWIN CITY WATER CLINIC INC19111195630MAIN07/13/2023
289.00 609.0000.14500062323 INVVENN BREWING COMPANY4491195631MAIN07/13/2023
874.75 609.0000.14500062923 INVVINOCOPIA INC0332208-IN195632MAIN07/13/2023
16.50 609.9791.42199062923 INV0332208-IN195632
891.25
1,808.39 101.1940.43810062023 51-7085831-0XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1044541688195633MAIN07/13/2023
8.62 101.3160.43810062823 51-4159572-01046006362195633
9.50 101.3160.43810062823 51-0013562395-21046006379195633
53
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
988.60 601.9600.43810062623 51-0012949181-3104566072195633
2,815.11
5,697.50 101.1510.43050PAYROLL PREPARATION 0623ABDO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC473106625(A)MAIN07/13/2023
6,811.40 609.0000.14500063023 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY3612910626(A)MAIN07/13/2023
3,420.20 609.0000.14500062723 INV3611782626(A)
576.00 609.0000.14500062123 INV3611009626(A)
(32.46)609.0000.14500061423 INV365306626(A)
10,775.14
21.60 609.0000.14500062823 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY0107012600627(A)MAIN07/13/2023
89.42 609.0000.14500062823 INV0107013700627(A)
237.10 609.9791.42171062823 INV0107013700627(A)
308.65 609.9792.42171062823 INV0107012600627(A)
656.77
612.70 609.0000.14500062123 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION0099881400628(A)MAIN07/13/2023
806.75 609.0000.14500062123 INV0099876800628(A)
12.00 609.9792.42199062123 INV0099876800628(A)
10.00 609.9793.42199062123 INV0099881400628(A)
1,441.45
5,735.65 609.0000.14500061623 INV 700297783BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC110831631629(A)MAIN07/13/2023
134.60 609.0000.14500062123 INV 700297736110873501629(A)
5,870.25
180.00 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL 0700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC110939924630(A)MAIN07/13/2023
363.68 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL 0700297736110918280630(A)
450.00 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL 0700297736110918281630(A)
1,368.00 609.0000.14500060223 INV/DEL 0700297717110610291630(A)
661.01 609.0000.14500060923 INV/DEL 0700297717110711750630(A)
895.50 609.0000.14500060923 INV/DEL 0700297717110711753630(A)
597.30 609.0000.14500060923 INV/DEL110711748630(A)
530.20 609.0000.14500063023 700297717111028180630(A)
560.00 609.0000.14500063023 700287717111028179630(A)
454.60 609.0000.14500063023 700297782111028190630(A)
611.95 609.0000.14500063023 700297782111028191630(A)
661.50 609.0000.14500061623 7002297717110815662630(A)
405.00 609.0000.14500063023 700297717111028178630(A)
450.00 609.0000.14500062323 700297717110918271630(A)
(77.58)609.0000.14500032323 INV CREDIT 0700297717410761667630(A)
(31.50)609.0000.14500040723 INV CREDIT 0700297717410815702630(A)54
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
(20.25)609.0000.14500051523 INV/DEL CREDIT 0700297717410951749630(A)
(36.01)609.0000.14500051523 INV/DEL CREDIT 0700297717410951750630(A)
(34.51)609.0000.14500051523 INV/DEL CREDIT 0700297717410951751630(A)
(443.30)609.0000.14500070223 700297717411134006630(A)
(84.38)609.0000.14500062023 70029771741190443630(A)
(110.39)609.0000.14500062223 700297717411097078630(A)
(180.00)609.0000.14500062223 700297717411097077630(A)
(405.00)609.0000.14500062223 700297717411097079630(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199062323 INV/DEL 0700297717110939924630(A)
18.40 609.9791.42199060223 INV/DEL 0700297717110610291630(A)
3.24 609.9791.42199060923 INV/DEL 0700297717110711750630(A)
8.05 609.9791.42199060923 INV/DEL 0700297717110711753630(A)
2.88 609.9791.42199060923 INV/DEL110711748630(A)
8.05 609.9791.42199063023 700297717111028180630(A)
9.20 609.9791.42199063023 700287717111028179630(A)
3.45 609.9791.42199061623 7002297717110815662630(A)
3.45 609.9791.42199063023 700297717111028178630(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199062323 700297717110918271630(A)
(0.86)609.9791.42199051523 INV/DEL CREDIT 0700297717410951749630(A)
(0.38)609.9791.42199051523 INV/DEL CREDIT 0700297717410951750630(A)
(0.38)609.9791.42199051523 INV/DEL CREDIT 0700297717410951751630(A)
(1.15)609.9791.42199062023 70029771741190443630(A)
(0.76)609.9791.42199062223 700297717411097078630(A)
(1.15)609.9791.42199062223 700297717411097077630(A)
(3.45)609.9791.42199062223 700297717411097079630(A)
11.50 609.9792.42199062323 INV/DEL 0700297736110918280630(A)
5.75 609.9792.42199062323 INV/DEL 0700297736110918281630(A)
23.00 609.9793.42199063023 700297782111028190630(A)
6.90 609.9793.42199063023 700297782111028191630(A)
6,863.86
4,173.70 609.0000.14500062923 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP2855348631(A)MAIN07/13/2023
1,988.85 609.0000.14500070623 INV2857536631(A)
2,966.35 609.0000.14500070523 INV2856907631(A)
1,376.25 609.0000.14500070323 INV2856480631(A)
9,025.97 609.0000.14500062823 INV2854754631(A)
3,583.50 609.0000.14500062623 INV2853290631(A)
3,933.90 609.0000.14500062123 INV2851395631(A)
(40.20)609.0000.14500062623 INV2853289631(A)
27,008.32
880.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV/DELJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.2331284632(A)MAIN07/13/2023
1,024.80 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327205632(A)
55
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,152.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV/DEL2330058632(A)
1,066.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV/DEL2330057632(A)
1,045.46 609.0000.14500062623 INV/DEL2330056632(A)
945.00 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327207632(A)
602.50 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL2324453632(A)
516.50 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL2324452632(A)
135.00 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL2324451632(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL2324449632(A)
313.08 609.0000.14500061423 INV/DEL2319743632(A)
160.27 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL2324454632(A)
530.97 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327208632(A)
347.50 609.0000.14500062123 INV/DEL2324450632(A)
132.54 609.0000.14500061523 INV/DEL2320911632(A)
372.81 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327210632(A)
1,455.56 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327211632(A)
104.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325820632(A)
147.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325826632(A)
550.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325827632(A)
661.50 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325828632(A)
352.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325829632(A)
372.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325831632(A)
240.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325835632(A)
520.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325839632(A)
264.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325838632(A)
99.50 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327209632(A)
432.25 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325819632(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325830632(A)
62.95 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325825632(A)
130.50 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325832632(A)
800.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325833632(A)
1,085.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325834632(A)
1,188.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325836632(A)
810.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325837632(A)
1,986.53 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327206632(A)
99.25 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327202632(A)
2,865.50 609.0000.14500062323 INV/DEL2327203632(A)
473.00 609.0000.14500060323 INV/DEL2312219632(A)
991.87 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2325809632(A)
90.50 609.0000.14500060323 INV/DEL2312216632(A)
246.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2331282632(A)
464.75 609.0000.14500062923 INV2331285632(A)
247.50 609.0000.14500062923 INV2331283632(A)56
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
405.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332614632(A)
265.20 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332610632(A)
2,151.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332615632(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332616632(A)
1,165.06 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332613632(A)
107.50 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332612632(A)
33.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332611632(A)
132.27 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332619632(A)
162.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332620632(A)
265.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332621632(A)
507.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2332618632(A)
470.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2331288632(A)
302.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2331289632(A)
942.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV2330059632(A)
40.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2331287632(A)
176.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV2330060632(A)
2,520.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV2330062632(A)
936.50 609.0000.14500062823 INBV2330061632(A)
1,408.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV2325817632(A)
312.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV2333041632(A)
(14.75)609.0000.14500060823 INV254919632(A)
(90.50)609.0000.14500061623 INV256295632(A)
(49.56)609.0000.14500061223 INV CREDIT255355632(A)
14.01 609.9791.42199062923 INV/DEL2331284632(A)
11.20 609.9791.42199062323 INV/DEL2327205632(A)
13.07 609.9791.42199062823 INV/DEL2330058632(A)
12.62 609.9791.42199062823 INV/DEL2330057632(A)
23.80 609.9791.42199062623 INV/DEL2330056632(A)
64.64 609.9791.42199062323 INV/DEL2327206632(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199062323 INV/DEL2327202632(A)
44.80 609.9791.42199062323 INV/DEL2327203632(A)
9.80 609.9791.42199060323 INV/DEL2312219632(A)
26.60 609.9791.42199062223 INV/DEL2325809632(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199060323 INV/DEL2312216632(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199062923 INV2331282632(A)
15.40 609.9791.42199062923 INV2331285632(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199062923 INV2331283632(A)
8.40 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332614632(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332610632(A)
15.40 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332615632(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332616632(A)
30.80 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332613632(A)57
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1.40 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332612632(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199063023 INV2332611632(A)
19.60 609.9791.42199062223 INV2325817632(A)
10.50 609.9791.42199063023 INV2333041632(A)
(0.50)609.9791.42199061623 INV256295632(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062323 DEL2327204632(A)
4.20 609.9792.42199061523 INV/DEL2320911632(A)
11.20 609.9792.42199062323 INV/DEL2327210632(A)
46.44 609.9792.42199062323 INV/DEL2327211632(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325820632(A)
4.20 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325826632(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325827632(A)
9.80 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325828632(A)
12.60 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325829632(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325831632(A)
4.20 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325835632(A)
7.00 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325839632(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325838632(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062323 INV/DEL2327209632(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325819632(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325830632(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325825632(A)
1.52 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325832632(A)
15.44 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325833632(A)
14.00 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325834632(A)
15.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325836632(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2325837632(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199062923 INV2331288632(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199062923 INV2331289632(A)
22.40 609.9792.42199062823 INV2330059632(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062923 INV2331287632(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199062823 INV2330060632(A)
16.80 609.9792.42199062823 INV2330062632(A)
7.00 609.9792.42199062823 INBV2330061632(A)
12.60 609.9793.42199062323 INV/DEL2327207632(A)
9.81 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL2324453632(A)
9.82 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL2324452632(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL2324451632(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL2324449632(A)
9.80 609.9793.42199061423 INV/DEL2319743632(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL2324454632(A)
18.20 609.9793.42199062323 INV/DEL2327208632(A)58
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
2.80 609.9793.42199062123 DEL2324447632(A)
9.80 609.9793.42199062123 INV/DEL2324450632(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199063023 INV2332619632(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199063023 INV2332620632(A)
2.80 609.9793.42199063023 INV2332621632(A)
5.60 609.9793.42199063023 INV2332618632(A)
39,094.88
1,275.00 101.2200.43050SCBA FIT / FLOW TESTINGMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP14452A633(A)MAIN07/13/2023
760.25 609.0000.14500061623 INV/DELPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC6610099634(A)MAIN07/13/2023
358.00 609.0000.14500062623 INV/DEL6616510634(A)
282.50 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL6613324634(A)
230.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL6613329634(A)
2,677.50 609.0000.14500060123 INV/DEL6600819634(A)
867.10 609.0000.14500061523 INV/DEL6609250634(A)
108.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV6618567634(A)
135.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV6618566634(A)
691.05 609.0000.14500063023 INV6618565634(A)
448.80 609.0000.14500063023 INV6618564634(A)
165.40 609.0000.14500063023 INV6618562634(A)
132.00 609.0000.14500063023 INV6618571634(A)
402.75 609.0000.14500061423 INV6608276634(A)
402.25 609.0000.14500061623 INV6610101634(A)
134.25 609.0000.145000630023 INV6618570634(A)
112.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV6616513634(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500062823 INV6616515634(A)
44.75 609.0000.14500062823 INV6616512634(A)
402.25 609.0000.14500061623 INV6610102634(A)
53.97 609.0000.14500061523 INV6609258634(A)
784.00 609.0000.14500061523 INV6609240634(A)
(14.67)609.0000.14500062323 INV501476634(A)
(14.67)609.0000.14500062323 INV501471634(A)
(784.00)609.0000.14500062323 INV501475634(A)
30.80 609.9791.42199061623 INV/DEL6610099634(A)
11.20 609.9791.42199062623 INV/DEL6616510634(A)
26.60 609.9791.42199060123 INV/DEL6600819634(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199060123 DEL6600820634(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199061523 INV/DEL6609250634(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199060123 DEL6600818634(A)
5.60 609.9791.42199063023 INV6618567634(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199063023 INV6618566634(A)
9.80 609.9791.42199063023 INV6618565634(A)
59
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 13/24Page
:
07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
16.80 609.9791.42199063023 INV6618564634(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199063023 INV6618562634(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199061523 INV6609240634(A)
(2.50)609.9791.42199062323 INV501475634(A)
14.00 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL6613324634(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL6613329634(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062823 INV6616513634(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199062823 INV6616515634(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062823 INV6616512634(A)
15.40 609.9792.42199061623 INV6610102634(A)
0.35 609.9792.42199061523 INV6609258634(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199063023 INV6618571634(A)
14.00 609.9793.42199061423 INV6608276634(A)
18.20 609.9793.42199061623 INV6610101634(A)
4.20 609.9793.421990630023 INV6618570634(A)
8,676.73
160.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DELSOUTHERN GLAZER'S2359541635(A)MAIN07/13/2023
248.00 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2359542635(A)
331.52 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2359540635(A)
1,572.66 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2359402635(A)
269.96 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2359403635(A)
323.14 609.0000.14500062223 INV/DEL2359405635(A)
102.00 609.0000.14500061523 INV2356493635(A)
214.74 609.0000.14500061523 INV2356494635(A)
121.74 609.0000.14500061523 INV2356506635(A)
179.96 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362392635(A)
1,520.85 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362393635(A)
457.77 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362394635(A)
2,560.59 609.0000.14500062223 INV2359386635(A)
802.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362385635(A)
457.77 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362386635(A)
135.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362387635(A)
121.74 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362388635(A)
900.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362389635(A)
98.97 609.0000.14500062923 INV2362390635(A)
(56.00)609.0000.14500051223 INV9508088635(A)
(168.00)609.0000.14500052623 INV9511049635(A)
(51.00)609.0000.14500061923 INV9516833635(A)
(103.50)609.0000.14500061923 INV9516834635(A)
(121.74)609.0000.14500070523 INV9520701635(A)
1.92 609.9791.42199052523 DEL2348698635(A)60
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 14/24Page
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1.28 609.9791.42199061523 INV2356493635(A)
1.70 609.9791.42199061523 INV2356494635(A)
0.85 609.9791.42199061523 INV2356506635(A)
32.00 609.9791.42199062223 INV2359386635(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362382635(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362385635(A)
4.05 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362386635(A)
0.85 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362387635(A)
0.85 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362388635(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362389635(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199062923 INV2362390635(A)
15.36 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2359402635(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2359403635(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199062223 INV/DEL2359405635(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199062923 INV2362392635(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199062923 INV2362393635(A)
4.05 609.9792.42199062923 INV2362394635(A)
2.56 609.9793.42199062223 INV/DEL2359541635(A)
3.84 609.9793.42199062223 INV/DEL2359542635(A)
7.68 609.9793.42199062223 INV/DEL2359540635(A)
10,188.44
4,284.90 609.0000.14500062823 INV/DELWINE MERCHANTS7432777636(A)MAIN07/13/2023
783.93 609.0000.14500062923 INV7433026636(A)
27.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV7433027636(A)
48.54 609.9791.42199062823 INV/DEL7432777636(A)
10.28 609.9791.42199062923 INV7433026636(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199062923 INV7433027636(A)
5,156.05
728.46 101.1320.43050BSWIFT 0723AI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.10024072023195634MAIN07/20/2023
37.50 101.2100.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623ANOKA COUNTYB230614G195635MAIN07/20/2023
37.50 101.2200.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
18.75 101.3100.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
3.75 101.3121.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
3.75 101.5200.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
3.75 601.9600.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
3.75 602.9600.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
3.75 701.9950.43250BROADBAND CONN 0623B230614G195635
112.50
100.00 240.5500.430500623 NOTICESANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY1707195636MAIN07/20/2023 61
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 15/24Page
:
07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
3,473.13 240.5500.44030ILS 0423-06231709195636
3,573.13
167,020.41 389.0000.31010UNEXPENDED TIF - DISTRICT R8ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS072023195637MAIN07/20/2023
109.56 609.9792.44020070623 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAR2500275570195638MAIN07/20/2023
5.86 101.1110.43250INTERNET 0623ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC060123195639MAIN07/20/2023
9.12 101.1320.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
19.55 101.1510.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
1.63 101.1940.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
40.73 101.2100.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
37.46 101.2200.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
21.18 101.3100.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
3.26 101.3121.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
10.75 101.5000.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
3.26 101.5129.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
3.26 101.5200.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
4.56 201.2400.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
5.86 204.6314.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
4.56 225.9844.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
63.53 240.5500.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
1.63 601.9600.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
1.63 602.9600.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
21.18 609.9791.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
13.68 609.9792.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
9.12 609.9793.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
3.26 701.9950.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
40.72 720.9980.43250INTERNET 0623060123195639
325.79
5.86 101.1110.43250INTERNET 0723ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC070123195640MAIN07/20/2023
9.12 101.1320.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
19.55 101.1510.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
1.63 101.1940.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
40.73 101.2100.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
37.46 101.2200.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
21.18 101.3100.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
3.26 101.3121.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
10.75 101.5000.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
3.26 101.5129.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
3.26 101.5200.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
4.56 201.2400.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640 62
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 16/24Page
:
07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
5.86 204.6314.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
4.56 225.9844.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
63.53 240.5500.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
1.63 601.9600.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
1.63 602.9600.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
21.18 609.9791.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
13.68 609.9792.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
9.12 609.9793.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
3.26 701.9950.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
45.60 720.9980.43250INTERNET 0723070123195640
330.67
52.84 101.2200.42172POLO, EMBROIDERYASPEN MILLS, INC.311667195641MAIN07/20/2023
215.67 701.0000.14120PARKING BREAK VALVEASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL01P99480195642MAIN07/20/2023
28.80 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR2037620168195643MAIN07/20/2023
11.14 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037622842195643
15.37 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037596087195643
121.16 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037611354195643
234.77 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037624687195643
558.50 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037633614195643
430.52 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037636575195643
380.44 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037633655195643
663.45 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2037636141195643
2,444.15
196.25 101.1320.43050COBRA LETTERS 0623; NATL EMERG NOTICES; RETIREE BILLING 0623; PARTICIPATION FEE 0723, TERM 0623BENEFIT EXTRAS, INC.116238195644MAIN07/20/2023
42.75 887.9250.43050COBRA LETTERS 0623; NATL EMERG NOTICES; RETIREE BILLING 0623; PARTICIPATION FEE 0723, TERM 0623116238195644
239.00
527.59 701.0000.14120ABS CONTROL MODULEBMJ CORPORATION67-129813195645MAIN07/20/2023
(85.00)701.0000.14120ABS MODULE CORE RETURN67-129821195645
442.59
208.53 101.2200.42171ADRENALIN VIALSBOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC85019459195646MAIN07/20/2023
377.84 101.2200.42171NALOXONE84890342195646
19.93 101.2200.42171ASPIRIN 84982127195646
606.30
19.52 240.5500.43310MILEAGE 051823BRIEST/FARRAH051823195647MAIN07/20/2023
264.01 101.1940.43810061523 SOLAR POWERCARLSON COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC16619195648MAIN07/20/2023
158.79 602.9600.43810061523 SOLAR POWER16619195648 63
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,490.34 701.9950.43810061523 SOLAR POWER16619195648
1,913.14
53.22 609.9792.43210070723 763 788-0064 164CENTURYLINK7637880064164195649MAIN07/20/2023
53.22 609.9792.43210070723 763 788-0290 0457637880290045195649
106.44
105.94 101.5129.44020MOPS, MATS JPM 071123CINTAS INC4161137983195650MAIN07/20/2023
31.99 701.9950.42172UNIFORM RENTAL, RUGS 0630234160271695195650
31.99 701.9950.42172UNIFORM RENTAL 0707234160926036195650
37.20 701.9950.44020UNIFORM RENTAL, RUGS 0630234160271695195650
207.12
48.21 609.9791.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0623CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC721123195651MAIN07/20/2023
26.78 609.9792.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0623721108195651
74.99
60.00 101.5129.44020BEER LINE CLEANING JPM 070523CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE23-HALL-1195652MAIN07/20/2023
315.27 609.9791.43420BRATS & BUNSCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS ATHLTC BOOSTR447704959195653MAIN07/20/2023
172.48 609.9791.43420BRATS & BUNS447739794195653
430.35 609.9791.43420BRATS, BUNS, CONDIMENTS447677728195653
87.06 609.9791.43420BUNS447677869195653
1,005.16
63.45 101.5200.44100FLOOR EDGER RENTALCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL INC234326195654MAIN07/20/2023
2,995.00 701.9950.44000SUPPORT SVC 0823-0724COMPUTERIZED FLEET ANALYSIS15133195655MAIN07/20/2023
2,039.79 101.5129.43810061523 SOLAR POWERCORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR16620195656MAIN07/20/2023
84.55 604.9600.43810061523 SOLAR POWER16620195656
2,124.34
19.52 240.5500.43310MILEAGE 051823COYNE/WINNIE051823195657MAIN07/20/2023
341.00 609.0000.14500070623 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC501903195658MAIN07/20/2023
302.40 609.0000.14500071023 INV501943195658
4.00 609.9791.42199070623 INV501903195658
4.00 609.9791.42199071023 INV501943195658
651.40
1,090.84 701.0000.14120RADIATORCUMMINS INCE4-91821195659MAIN07/20/2023
287.50 101.1110.44376MUSIC IN THE PARK AUDIO 072623CURBSIDE PRODUCTIONS LLC20220525-4A71195660MAIN07/20/2023
188.00 609.9791.43420SEM MARCH 2023ECM PUBLISHERS INC938802195661MAIN07/20/2023
64
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
399.50 609.9791.43420FREQUENCY PROGAMMATIC MARCH 2023938801195661
188.00 609.9791.43420SEM JUNE 2023953293195661
223.25 609.9791.43420JAMBOREE AD 2023952325195661
399.50 609.9791.43420FREQUENCE PROGRAMMATIC JUNE 2023953292195661
399.50 609.9791.43420FREQUENCE PROGRAMMATIC 041523943377195661
188.00 609.9791.43420SEM APRIL 2023943378195661
148.00 609.9792.43420SEM MARCH 2023938802195661
314.50 609.9792.43420FREQUENCY PROGAMMATIC MARCH 2023938801195661
148.00 609.9792.43420SEM JUNE 2023953293195661
175.75 609.9792.43420JAMBOREE AD 2023952325195661
314.50 609.9792.43420FREQUENCE PROGRAMMATIC JUNE 2023953292195661
314.50 609.9792.43420FREQUENCE PROGRAMMATIC 041523943377195661
148.00 609.9792.43420SEM APRIL 2023943378195661
64.00 609.9793.43420SEM MARCH 2023938802195661
136.00 609.9793.43420FREQUENCY PROGAMMATIC MARCH 2023938801195661
64.00 609.9793.43420SEM JUNE 2023953293195661
76.00 609.9793.43420JAMBOREE AD 2023952325195661
136.00 609.9793.43420FREQUENCE PROGRAMMATIC JUNE 2023953292195661
136.00 609.9793.43420FREQUENCE PROGRAMMATIC 041523943377195661
64.00 609.9793.43420SEM APRIL 2023943378195661
4,225.00
620.00 261.5029.44100BUSSING WILD MOUNTAIN 062823FIRST STUDENT INC354206195662MAIN07/20/2023
(1.19)601.0000.20810WATER METER RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUNDFRANA COMPANIES062023195663MAIN07/20/2023
2,500.00 601.0000.22010WATER METER RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND062023195663
(16.71)601.0000.37100WATER METER RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND062023195663
2,482.10
500.00 101.1110.44376MUSIC IN THE PARK 072623FRIDLEY CITY BAND072623195664MAIN07/20/2023
403.11 101.6102.42161TREEAGE INSECT CONTROL, GROWTH REGULATORGERTENS GREENHOUSE202409/12195665MAIN07/20/2023
998.00 101.6102.42161.2013TREEAGE INSECT CONTROL, GROWTH REGULATOR202409/12195665
1,401.11
24.19 101.5200.42171TOILET FLANGEGOODIN CO INC01683617-00195666MAIN07/20/2023
1,752.00 101.1320.43050PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS, TESTS 0623GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC11835195667MAIN07/20/2023
30.00 705.9970.44390BOILER LICENSE RENEWAL FEEHANSON/ERICIMS3756395195668MAIN07/20/2023
53.63 101.0000.20810REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT & REMAINING SECURITY DEPOSITHERNANDEZ/MARCOS063023195669MAIN07/20/2023
752.66 101.0000.34781REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT & REMAINING SECURITY DEPOSIT063023195669
806.29 65
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 19/24Page
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
386.70 701.0000.14120TROUBLESHOOT STARTING PROBLEMHOGLUND BUS COMPANYR225001579:01195670MAIN07/20/2023
703.86 701.0000.14120THROTTLE VALVE, COREX225009307:01195670
(150.00)701.0000.14120CORE RETURNX225009521:01195670
940.56
2,977.00 609.0000.14500070723 INVHOHENSTEINS INC625121195671MAIN07/20/2023
595.10 609.0000.14500070723 INV625119195671
(28.50)609.0000.14500051523 INV608604195671
(6.00)609.0000.14500051523 INV608602195671
3,537.60
110.01 101.5200.42171CABLE TIES, BOLTS, SEALANTHOME DEPOT #28028018306195672MAIN07/20/2023
271.55 101.3100.42000HP 727 PRINTHEADINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLCIN4230183195673MAIN07/20/2023
364.04 601.0000.20120UB refund for account: 119-0020-00-01LAMOTT PROPERTIES, LLC07/14/2023195674MAIN07/20/2023
280.09 602.0000.20120UB refund for account: 119-0020-00-0107/14/2023195674
644.13
48.95 240.5500.42187READ-ALONG BOOK ORDERLIBRARY IDEAS, LLC99080195675MAIN07/20/2023
1,207.67 609.0000.14500063023 INVM AMUNDSON CIGAR & CANDY CO LLP364595195676MAIN07/20/2023
876.04 101.3121.42160MV4 WEAR ASPHALTMARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC38804490195677MAIN07/20/2023
743.75 609.0000.14500070723 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO697422195678MAIN07/20/2023
6.00 101.3100.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY91144195679MAIN07/20/2023
4.50 101.3121.42171WADING POOL91016195679
10.36 101.3121.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
6.00 101.3170.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
4.50 101.5200.42171WADING POOL91016195679
10.36 101.5200.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
6.00 101.6102.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
4.49 601.9600.42171WADING POOL91016195679
10.37 601.9600.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
4.50 602.9600.42171WADING POOL91016195679
10.36 602.9600.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
6.00 604.9600.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
6.00 701.9950.42171ADHESIVE, PVC PIPE, PAINT, BRUSHES, NUTS91144195679
89.44
71.41 701.0000.14120FUEL DOOR HOUSINGMIDWAY FORD782692195680MAIN07/20/2023
204,550.44 601.9400.42990WATER PURCHASE 0623MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.070623195681MAIN07/20/2023 66
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 20/24Page
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,735.12 201.0000.208202ND QTR 2023 SURCHARGEMN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRYJUNE0030402023195682MAIN07/20/2023
(69.40)201.0000.362602ND QTR 2023 SURCHARGEJUNE0030402023195682
1,665.72
52.27 240.5500.43310MILEAGE 0123-0623O'BRIEN/CORTNI063023195683MAIN07/20/2023
19.52 240.5500.43310MILEAGE 051823OLBERDING/NICHOLAS051823195684MAIN07/20/2023
1,888.00 609.0000.14500062923 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY206317195685MAIN07/20/2023
384.65 609.0000.14500070523 INV206737195685
28.50 609.9791.42199062923 INV206317195685
10.00 609.9791.42199070523 INV206737195685
2,311.15
63.34 240.5500.43310MILEAGE 0123-0623POPE/ELIZA063023195686MAIN07/20/2023
19.44 609.9791.42171070623 WATERPREMIUM WATERS INC319531832195687MAIN07/20/2023
(2.28)609.9793.42171062123 WATER319499520195687
4.32 701.9950.42171053123 COOLER RENTAL319471125195687
100.50 701.9950.42171060923 WATER319483376195687
121.98
383.00 609.0000.14500070723 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-57857195688MAIN07/20/2023
156.00 609.0000.14500070723 INVW-57856195688
539.00
5,850.00 101.1510.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT REDPATH AND COMPANY LLC150479339195689MAIN07/20/2023
950.00 201.2400.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,550.00 204.6314.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,200.00 225.9844.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,200.00 240.5500.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
3,950.00 415.6400.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
2,750.00 601.9600.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
9,750.00 602.9600.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,200.00 603.9520.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,200.00 603.9530.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
950.00 604.9600.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,800.00 609.9791.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,800.00 609.9792.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,800.00 609.9793.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
1,550.00 701.9950.430502022 ANNUAL AUDIT 150479339195689
37,500.00
245.81 609.9791.434201/4 PAGE AD AUG 2023SAVE ON EVERYTHING INC2023-505706195690MAIN07/20/2023 67
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 21/24Page
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
245.81 609.9791.434201/4 PAGE AD JULY 20232023-505705195690
193.51 609.9792.434201/4 PAGE AD AUG 20232023-505706195690
193.51 609.9792.434201/4 PAGE AD JULY 20232023-505705195690
83.68 609.9793.434201/4 PAGE AD AUG 20232023-505706195690
83.68 609.9793.434201/4 PAGE AD JULY 20232023-505705195690
1,046.00
1,090.73 101.2100.42172GLOVES, GEAR BAGS, HANDCUFF/MACE CASES, KEEPERSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1643550195691MAIN07/20/2023
942.00 101.1320.43050BACKGROUND CHECKS 0623THE MCDOWELL AGENCY, INC.147771195692MAIN07/20/2023
200.00 262.5017.43050NATURE PRINTMAKING 062823THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT5160632195693MAIN07/20/2023
350.00 101.1320.44330MEMBERSHIP 080123-073124TWIN CITIES NORTH CHAMBER OF2021908195694MAIN07/20/2023
81.55 240.5500.430500623 PLACEMENTSUNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC6114248195695MAIN07/20/2023
134.00 240.5500.44020SPRINKLER START UPUPPER MISSISSIPPI IRRIGATION LLC051823LIB195696MAIN07/20/2023
43.52 609.9791.43250070323 442044911-00002VERIZON WIRELESS9938749164195697MAIN07/20/2023
43.52 609.9792.43250070323 442044911-000029938749164195697
43.52 609.9793.43250070323 442044911-000029938749164195697
130.56
885.46 101.2100.43810071023 51-5047554-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1047879826195698MAIN07/20/2023
885.46 101.2200.43810071023 51-5047554-21047879826195698
10.08 101.3160.43810070323 51-4941920-11046711764195698
10.07 101.3160.43810070323 51-4174399-11046710887195698
768.76 240.5500.43810071023 51-0011136455-01047973414195698
2,559.83
408.00 101.5129.43050SECURITY JPM 063023-070223ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES14472107637(A)MAIN07/20/2023
652.95 609.0000.14500070623 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY3613611638(A)MAIN07/20/2023
43.20 609.0000.14500070523 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY0107040800639(A)MAIN07/20/2023
362.15 609.9793.42171070523 INV0107040800639(A)
405.35
1,076.00 609.0000.14500070523 INVBLUE CLOUD DISTRIBUTION OF MN, INC.100942091640(A)MAIN07/20/2023
197.91 609.0000.14500063023 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC111028188641(A)MAIN07/20/2023
229.72 609.0000.14500063023 7000297736111028185641(A)
450.00 609.0000.14500063023 700297736111028186641(A)
477.33 609.0000.14500051923 700297717349225572641(A)
136.38 609.0000.14500070723 700297782111126010641(A)
2,146.00 609.0000.14500070723 700297782111126011641(A)
68
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 22/24Page
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
238.62 609.0000.14500070723 700297782111126014641(A)
704.63 609.0000.14500070723 700297717111126002641(A)
2,700.00 609.0000.14500070723 700297717111125998641(A)
432.75 609.0000.14500070723 700297717111125999641(A)
299.50 609.0000.14500070723 700297717111126004641(A)
176.25 609.0000.14500070723 7002977177111126001641(A)
227.30 609.0000.14500060223 700297782110610304641(A)
125.90 609.0000.14500070723 700297782111126013641(A)
859.90 609.0000.14500070723 700297782111126012641(A)
90.00 609.0000.14500070723 700297717111123620641(A)
(47.76)609.0000.14500070723 700297717411148282641(A)
(31.15)609.0000.14500070723 700297782411155029641(A)
(144.00)609.0000.14500070623 700297717411145336641(A)
21.85 609.9791.42199051923 700297717349225572641(A)
33.35 609.9791.42199070723 700297717111126002641(A)
28.75 609.9791.42199070723 700297717111125998641(A)
6.90 609.9791.42199070723 700297717111125999641(A)
2.30 609.9791.42199070723 700297717111126004641(A)
2.30 609.9791.42199070723 7002977177111126001641(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199070723 700297717111123620641(A)
(1.15)609.9791.42199070623 700297717411145336641(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199063023 700297736111028188641(A)
6.90 609.9792.42199063023 7000297736111028185641(A)
5.75 609.9792.42199063023 700297736111028186641(A)
6.90 609.9793.42199070723 700297782111126010641(A)
35.65 609.9793.42199070723 700297782111126011641(A)
5.75 609.9793.42199070723 700297782111126014641(A)
11.50 609.9793.42199060223 700297782110610304641(A)
1.15 609.9793.42199070723 700297782111126013641(A)
4.60 609.9793.42199070723 700297782111126012641(A)
9,444.08
2,659.45 609.0000.14500071023CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP2858563642(A)MAIN07/20/2023
5,935.63 101.1320.44030HR APP SERVICES 082123-082024GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INCINV-34619643(A)MAIN07/20/2023
242.14 225.9844.43050MEETING RECORDINGS 0423 GRANICUS LLC164876644(A)MAIN07/20/2023
452.50 609.0000.14500070723 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.2336012645(A)MAIN07/20/2023
310.00 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336013645(A)
504.00 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336014645(A)
698.00 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336015645(A)
212.75 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336016645(A)
285.40 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336017645(A)
69
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 23/24Page
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07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
820.00 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336018645(A)
598.50 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336020645(A)
349.50 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336019645(A)
240.00 609.0000.1450007073 INV2336021645(A)
705.00 609.0000.14500070723 INV2336022645(A)
171.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2334843645(A)
80.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2334845645(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2334842645(A)
249.76 609.0000.14500070623 INV2334841645(A)
180.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2332623645(A)
1,350.80 609.0000.14500062923 INV2332625645(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500062923 INV2332617645(A)
(20.01)609.0000.14500063023 INV258392645(A)
(36.40)609.0000.14500063023 INV258395645(A)
(20.01)609.0000.14500063023 INV258394645(A)
(15.34)609.0000.14500063023 INV258393645(A)
4.32 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336012645(A)
8.40 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336013645(A)
14.00 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336014645(A)
9.80 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336015645(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336016645(A)
2.80 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336017645(A)
16.80 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336018645(A)
12.60 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336020645(A)
14.00 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336019645(A)
9.80 609.9791.4219907073 INV2336021645(A)
15.40 609.9791.42199070723 INV2336022645(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062923 INV2332623645(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062923 INV2332617645(A)
(0.50)609.9792.42199063023 INV258395645(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199070623 INV2334843645(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199070623 INV2334845645(A)
2.80 609.9793.42199070623 INV2334842645(A)
4.21 609.9793.42199070623 INV2334841645(A)
7,437.28
1,825.03 411.9999.42012.1911APC SMART UPS 3000VA PARAGON DEVELOPMENT SYSTMS INC15179169646(A)MAIN07/20/2023
100.00 609.0000.14500070723 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC6621221647(A)MAIN07/20/2023
112.00 609.0000.14500070723 INV6621222647(A)
140.60 609.0000.14500070723 INV6621223647(A)
282.50 609.0000.14500070723 INV6621226647(A)
179.45 609.0000.14500062923 INV6618572647(A)
70
Item 6.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 24/24Page
:
07/20/2023 12:14 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 07/07/2023 - 07/20/2023
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
220.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV660275647(A)
57.90 609.0000.14500062923 INV6618563647(A)
2.80 609.9791.42199070723 INV6621221647(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199070723 INV6621222647(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199070723 INV6621223647(A)
14.00 609.9791.42199070723 INV6621226647(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199062923 INV6618572647(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199062923 INV6618563647(A)
7.00 609.9793.42199070623 INV660275647(A)
1,123.25
158.40 609.0000.14500070623 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S2364684648(A)MAIN07/20/2023
238.44 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364558648(A)
308.70 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364540648(A)
288.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364541648(A)
351.60 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364542648(A)
214.18 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364543648(A)
659.90 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364544648(A)
63.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364545648(A)
301.20 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364547648(A)
615.92 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364548648(A)
84.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364549648(A)
320.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364553648(A)
155.22 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364555648(A)
189.00 609.0000.14500070623 INV2364557648(A)
0.75 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364558648(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364539648(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364540648(A)
3.84 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364541648(A)
8.32 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364542648(A)
2.56 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364543648(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364544648(A)
1.39 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364545648(A)
3.20 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364547648(A)
12.80 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364548648(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364549648(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364553648(A)
0.85 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364555648(A)
1.49 609.9791.42199070623 INV2364557648(A)
2.56 609.9793.42199070623 INV2364684648(A)
4,010.92
886,831.25 TOTAL OF 160 CHECKSTOTAL - ALL FUNDS
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StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date
DirectPhysicalCheck
For Check Dates 07/07/2023 to 07/14/2023
07/20/2023 01:23 PM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1
Open0.001,350.001,350.00LELS #311 OFFICERS UNION 100072PR07/14/2023
Open0.00270.00270.00LELS #342 SERGEANT UNION 100073PR07/14/2023
Open0.00200.00200.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT948PR07/14/2023
Open0.00110.00110.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT949PR07/14/2023
Open0.002,437.212,437.21MSRS MNDCP PLAN 650251 EFT950PR07/14/2023
Open0.008,945.278,945.27HSA BANK EFT951PR07/14/2023
Open0.0060.0060.00PMA UNION DUES EFT952PR07/14/2023
Open0.00168.50168.50COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT953PR07/14/2023
Open0.0095,908.5295,908.52IRS EFT954PR07/14/2023
Open0.002,054.132,054.13MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT955PR07/14/2023
Open0.0018,485.7318,485.73MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT956PR07/14/2023
Open0.006,149.626,149.62MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT957PR07/14/2023
Open0.0088,487.6088,487.60PERA 397400 EFT958PR07/14/2023
Open0.0019,873.5119,873.51STATE OF MN TAX EFT959PR07/14/2023
12
2
Total Check Stubs:
Total Physical Checks:
0.00244,500.09244,500.09Number of Checks: 014Totals:
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ITEM: Ordinance 1687, Establishing a Moratorium Within the City on New Rental License Applications
For Single-Family Homes.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 7/18/23
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
X Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Ordinance 1687 establishes a moratorium on single-family rental licenses in order to afford the City time to
conduct public hearings and to adopt a single-family rental density cap. This cap stemmed from studies
conducted in accordance with Ordinance 1678. As stated in MN state statute, a city may establish an interim
ordinance if they have held or have “scheduled a hearing for the purpose of considering adoption or
amendment of a comprehensive plan or official controls as defined in section 462.352, subdivision 15 .” The
length of this moratorium is set for 6 months after the date of its passage. However, staff expect the rental
density cap to be in place and effective on September 14th. Once the cap is in place, the moratorium will be
lifted.
The City Council originally began the rental density cap discussion after bringing up worries regarding single -
family home conversions to rental properties. The City Council was concerned that it has become increasingly
difficult for potential home buyers wishing to purchase property in the City to identify financially attainable
options. Many such options are quickly purchased by remote corporate entities and converted to rental
properties. Further, the City is concerned that the overall number of rental properties in the City has increased
at an unsustainable rate. In addition, the City is aware of possible shortcomings within City Code relating to
provisions governing rental licenses and property maintenance and would like to be more proactive in
securing compliance for the health, safety, and welfare of city residents generally.
State statute requires clear goals for interim ordinances. The interim ordinanc e shall be put into place until the
following goals have been completed and any resulting changes to the City’s ordinances have been made.
First, the City shall have scheduled public hearings on the form and substance of an ordinance establishing a
rental density cap within the City. Second, the City shall adopt a rental density cap maintaining the
moratorium until the ordinance has taken effect. By limiting the moratorium to the completion of these goals
the City establishes the purpose of said moratorium as required.
Attached is interim ordinance 1687. The establishment of the moratorium affects the receipt, processing, or
approval of any new rental license for a single-family residential structure. It does not include such residences
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as townhomes, duplex’s, apartments, cooperatives, or condominiums. Applications for the renewal of existing
rental licenses are exempt, and any complete license submitted before the application of the ordinance will
continue with the normal process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approving Ordinance 1687 and establishing a moratorium on new single-family rental
licenses.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1687, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1687, being an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium
within the city on new rental license applications for single-family homes.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Public Notice
2. Ordinance 1687
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka
County, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on July 24, 2023 at approximately 6:00
P.M. at the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers in City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, related to the order of business as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1687
BEING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON NEW RENTAL LICENSE
APPLICATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Copies of all documents relating to the proposed Ordinance No. 1687 are on file and available for
public inspection at the office of the Community Development Department in City Hall during
regular business hours.
All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior
to the meeting in writing. For questions or to submit a view in writing, contact Mitchell Forney,
Community Development Coordinator at (763) 706-3674 or mforney@columbiaheightsmn.gov.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
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Ordinance 1687
ORDINANCE NO. 1687
BEING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM WITHIN THE CITY ON NEW RENTAL LICENSE
APPLICATIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
The City of Columbia Heights does herby ordain:
(a) Preamble
The City of Columbia Heights (“City”) is concerned that it has become increasingly difficult f or potential
home buyers wishing to purchase property in the City to identify financially attainable options. Many
such options are quickly purchased by remote corporate entities and converted to rental properties.
Further, the City is concerned that the overall number of rental properties in the City has increased at
an unsustainable rate. High concentrations of single-family rentals have been found to negatively
impact the health, safety, and welfare of nearby residents. In addition, the City is aware of possible
shortcomings within City Code relating to provisions governing rental licenses and property
maintenance and would like to be more proactive in securing compliance for the health, safety, and
welfare of City residents generally.
The City Council finds it necessary to conduct a study using public hearings regarding the adoption of a
10% rental density cap. As part of this process the City is seeking to protect the public engagement and
adoption process through establishing a moratorium on new single family rental licenses. After the
conduct of public hearings and upon approval or denial of a rental density cap, the City will address any
issues within the current City code and remove the established moratorium.
(b) Moratorium Established; Scope
(1) In accordance with the above and pursuant to authority granted by Minn. Stat. § 462.355, subd. 4,
the City hereby establishes a moratorium on the receipt, processing, or approval of any new rental
license for a single-family residential structure. It does not include such residences as townhomes,
duplex’s, apartments, cooperatives, or condominiums.
(2) The moratorium shall not apply to: (a) any complete rental license application submitted to the
City on or before the adoption of this ordinance; (b) any application for renewal of an existing
rental license; (c) any application already approved or in the process of approval by the City:
Any application submitted and received prior to the adoption of this ordinance, but deemed
incomplete by the City, shall be returned to the applicant, along with the application fee, and no
resubmission of such application shall be accepted during the moratorium. The City may make
exception for any application in individual cases in the event that extreme financial hardship as
determined by the City in its sole discretion.
(c) Enforcement
Any person, corporation, or other entity found to be in violation of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. The City may enforce this Ordinance by mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate
criminal or civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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Ordinance 1687
(d) Term
Unless earlier rescinded by action of the City Council, the moratorium established
by this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect for 6 months after its effective date. The
moratorium may be extended as provided in Minn. Stat. §462.355, subd. 4(d).
(e) Effective Date
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage.
First Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Second Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance 1685, Establishing a Detached Single-Family Dwelling Rental Density
Cap.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 7/18/23
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
X Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The rental density cap discussion has been an ongoing interest of the Council for over f our years. It originally
began in 2019 when the Council at that time directed Community Development staff to start researching how
other cities had handled putting in place rental density caps. After the initial review by staff, the issue was not
brought up again until 2022. According to Council direction, Community Development staff presented
research and recommendations regarding a rental density cap strategies at the March 7th, 2022, Council work
session. At the time, the Council was interested in proceeding with a density cap prompting staff to draft the
attached rental density cap ordinance and initiate the process, while also conducting additional housing
related research. At the July 5th, 2022, council work session, Community Development staff presented the first
draft ordinance and policy with the caveat that a comprehensive single-family home analysis would have to
take place before the policy could be established. At the August 22nd, 2022, Council meeting, the city Council
put into place a rental moratorium to allow staff to conduct the in-depth single-family home studies. At the
July 5th, 2023, City Council work session, Community Development staff highlighted a variety of research and
findings from their studies regarding the topic and were directed by the Council to bring the density cap
ordinance forward for the first public hearing.
Ordinance 1685 establishes an approximate 10% per block rental density cap on single-family rental dwellings.
The ordinance amends Chapter Five of Columbia Heights City Code. Included in the code amendments made
by Ordinance 1685 are specifications for exemption requests. As part of the exemption process, applicants
that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental license because of the density limits, will be able to
request an exemption. It will be up to the Council’s sole discretion to grant the exemption requests. Granted
exemptions will be able to obtain a temporary license for the span of one year. For situations lasting more
than a year the applicant can re-apply for the temporary license but a property owner is only allowed to have
a temporary license for no more than two years. Temporary licenses will still be required to meet all building
health and safety standards. Single-family rental applications are distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Staff have established an application timeline to ensure each application proceeds through the process in a
timely manner. Applicants in the process will have to meet the established requirements or be dropped out of
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the process and required to re-apply. Applications that do not meet the 10% density requirement at the time
of application will not be accepted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend setting the second reading of Ordinance 1685 for August 14, 2023.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1685, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1685, be ing an ordinance amending chapter 5a
article iv of the Columbia Heights City code to regulate rental density for detached single -family rental
dwellings, for August 14, 2023.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Public Hearing Notice
2. Ordinance 1685
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka
County, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on July 24, 2023 at approximately 6:00
P.M. at the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers in City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, related to the order of business as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1685
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A ARTICLE IV OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY
CODE TO REGULATE RENTAL DENSITY FOR DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS
Copies of all documents relating to the proposed Ordinance No. 1685 are on file and available for
public inspection at the office of the Community Deve lopment Department in City Hall during
regular business hours.
All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior
to the meeting in writing. For questions or to submit a view in writing, contact Mitchell Forney,
Community Development Coordinator at (763) 706-3674 or mforney@columbiaheightsmn.gov.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A ARTICLE IV OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO
REGULATE RENTAL DENSITY FOR DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
5A.401 of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit:
5A.401 OCCUPANCY LICENSE REQUIRED.
(A) No person, firm, government agency or corporation shall own a premises that is rented, leased, let, or
used for any type of occupancy in the city City without having first obtained an occupancy license (license)
as hereinafter provided and outlined in the Property Maintenance Inspection Policy. Each such license
shall register annually with the city City. If the license is denied, no occupancy of a premises, then vacant
or which become vacant, is permitted until a license has been issued. Apartment units within an
unlicensed apartment building for which a license application has been made and which units are in
compliance with this chapter may be occupied provided that the unlicensed units within the apartment
building do not create a hazard to the health and safety of persons in occupied units.
(B) Rental Density for Detached Single-Family Dwellings.
(1) In any zoning district, the quantity of detached single-family dwellings eligible to obtain a rental
occupancy license on any block shall not exceed the number prescribed in Table 1, unless a
temporary license is granted by the City Council as provided herein. Table 1 indicates how many
detached single-family dwellings per block are able to be licensed as a rental property based on
the number of detached single-family dwellings that exist in a block.
TABLE 1
Lots/Block Rental Units Allowed
1-14 1
15-24 2
25-34 3
35-44 4
45-54 5
55-64 6
65-74 7
75-84 8
85-94 9
(2) The following guidelines shall apply to determine eligible detached single-family dwellings, blocks
and lots:
(a) For the purposes of this section, a BLOCK shall be defined as an area of land enclosed
within the perimeter of streets, watercourses, public parks, municipally owned lots, and
City boundaries and further defined by an official map maintained by the City.
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(b) This section shall apply to legally conforming lots of record and legally nonconforming lots
of record. For the purposes of this section, lots of record may also be referred to as
PROPERTIES, PROPERTY, or LOTS.
(c) If a block contains more than one type of residential dwelling, only lots that contain
detached single-family dwellings shall be included in the calculation of the total number
of lots per block.
(d) Two-family, town home, twinhome, multiple-family, commercial, public, institutional,
and industrial uses located in any zoning district shall not be included in the calculation of
the total number of lots per block.
(3) If the number of detached single-family rental dwellings meets or exceeds the permitted number
of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this
section is derived, no additional detached single-family dwelling rental licenses shall be approved
for the block, unless a temporary license is granted by the City Council as provided herein. Existing
detached single-family dwelling rental licenses may be renewed; however, should a rental license
not be renewed, terminated due to the sale of a property by the current license holder, transfer
of property ownership occurs, or if the rental license is revoked or lapses, the rental license shall
not be reinstated unless it is in conformance with this section and other applicable sections of the
City Code.
(4) If the number of detached single-family dwelling rental properties meets or exceeds the
permitted number of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance
from which this section is derived, a property owner may request a temporary license to allow an
additional rental property for that block. The City Council may grant or deny a temporary license
in its sole discretion. Persons requesting a temporary license must make an annual application to
the City. No property owner shall hold a temporary rental license for the same property for more
than two consecutive years.
(C) Exception. Owner occupied Single-family home occupancies.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07; Ord. XXXX, passed XX-XX-XX)
Section 2
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Second Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
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______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Approve Resolution 2023-43, Setting a Special Election for February 13, 2024.
DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen / July 21, 2023
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_ Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Chapter 5, Sections 47 – 52 of the Columbia Heights City Charter outline the powers reserved by the people of
Columbia Heights and the regulations / process for a recall.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
Under section 47 of the City Charter, a petition for the recall of Councilmember KT Jacobs submitted on May
30, 2023. On June 28, 2023, the petition was filed with the City . The petition was found to be less than
twenty-five percent of the total number of electors who cast their votes at the last preceding regular
municipal election (1880 electors). On July 6, 2023, the committee was notified that the petition was
deficient.
On July 17, 2023, the petition was returned and found to be sufficient with the required verified elector
signatures via the State Voter Registration System.
Per the Columbia Heights City Charter and Minnesota State Statute 205.10 and 205.13 a recall election will be
held on the next uniform election date when compliance of all election-related requirements can be met.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to accept the petition.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-43, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-43, setting a special election for February 13, 2024.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution 2023-43
Columbia Heights City Charter Chapter 5: Initiative, Referendum and Recall (Pg. 10 – 15)
Certificate of Statement of Grounds for Removal
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE JULY 24, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-43
A RESOLUTION SETTING A SPECIAL ELECTION
WHERAS: Per Section 50 of the Columbia Heights City Charter the council shall by motion, provide for the
holding of a special recall election. Per Minnesota State Statute 205.10 and 205.13 this election will be held on
the next uniform election date when compliance with all election-related requirements can be met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, to set a special recall
election for February 13, 2024.
Passed this 24th day of July, 2023
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CHAPTER 5
INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
Section 35. POWERS RESERVED BY THE PEOPLE. The people of Columbia
Heights reserve to themselves the power, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to
initiate and adopt ordinances and resolutions, to require ordinances passed by the council to be
referred to the electorate for approval or disapproval, and to recall elected public officials. These
powers shall be called the initiative, the referendum, and the recall, respective. (Ordinance No.
1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 36. EXPENDITURES BY PETITIONER. No member of any initiative,
referendum, or recall committee, no circulator of a signature paper, and no signor of any such paper,
or any other person, shall accept or offer any reward, pecuniary or otherwise for services rendered in
connection with the circulation thereof. Any committee member, at their sole discretion and at no
charge to said committee member, may utilize the services of the city attorney so as to assure that the
proposed ordinance is consistent as to form and structure with other similar ordinances enacted by
the city council. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(Ordinance No. 1464, passed December 15, 2003) (Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 37. FURTHER REGULATIONS. The council shall as soon as possible after the
organization of the city government under this charter provide by ordinance such further regulations
for the initiative, referendum, and recall not inconsistent with this charter, as may be deemed
necessary. Such ordinance shall include the relevant provisions of this charter.
INITIATIVE
Section 38. INITIATION OF ORDINANCES. Any five registered voters may form
themselves into a committee for the initiation of any ordinance of public concern. After formulating
their ordinance they shall file a verified copy thereof with their names and addresses as members of
such committee. They shall also attach a verified copy of the proposed ordinance to each of the
signature papers herein described, together with their names and addresses as sponsors therefore.
Before circulating any petition, they shall submit to the city attorney a copy of the proposed
ordinance, and the city attorney shall approve same as to form only and not as to content, or put it
into a form which is legally sufficient for the purpose intended. Shall the city attorney fail to take
such action within ten days from the date on which the proposed ordinance is submitted to the city
attorney, such proposed ordinance shall be deemed legally sufficient and a verified copy thereof
shall be filed with the city clerk, together with the names and addresses of the members of such
committee.(Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 39. FORM OF PETITION AND OF SIGNATURE PAPERS. The petition for
the adoption of any ordinance shall consist of the ordinance, together with all the signature papers
and affidavits thereto attached. Such petition shall not be complete unless signed by a number of
registered voters equal to at least ten per cent of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding
regular municipal election or 700 signatures, whichever is greater. All the signatures need not be on
one signature paper, but the circulator of every such paper shall make an affidavit that each signature
appended to the paper is the genuine signature of the persons whose name it purports to be. Each
signature paper shall be substantially the following form:
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INITIATIVE PETITION
Proposing an ordinance to . . . (stating the purpose of the ordinance), a copy of which
ordinance is hereto attached. This ordinance is sponsored by the following committee of registered
voters:
NAME ADDRESS
1. ___________________________ ______________________________ 2. ___________________________ ______________________________
3. ___________________________ ______________________________ 4. ___________________________ ______________________________ 5. ___________________________ ______________________________
The undersigned registered voters, understanding the terms and the nature of the ordinance
hereto attached, petition the council for its adoption, or, in lieu thereof, for its submission to the
electors for their approval.
NAME ADDRESS
1.____________________________ ______________________________
2. ___________________________ ______________________________
3. ___________________________ ______________________________
At the end of the list of signatures shall be appended the affidavit of the circulator, mentioned
above. Each affidavit shall be in substantially the following form:
State of ______________________)
)ss
County of _____________________)
__________________________ being duly sworn deposes and says that the affiant, and the
affiant only, personally circulated the foregoing paper, that all the signatures appended thereto were
made in the affiant's presence, and that the affiant believes them to be the genuine signatures of the
persons whose names they purport to be: .......................................................................................... _____________________
(Signature of Circulator)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of , 19__. ______________________________________ (Signature of Notary Public) .................................. (Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 40. FILING OF PETITIONS AND ACTION THEREON. All the signature
papers shall be held in the office of the city clerk as one instrument. Within five days after the filing
of the petition the city shall ascertain by examination of the number of registered voters whose
signatures are appended thereto, and whether this number is at least ten percent of the total number
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of registered voters who cast their votes at the last preceding regular municipal election or 700
signatures, whichever is greater. If the city clerk finds the petition insufficient or irregular, the
city clerk shall at once notify one or more of the committee of sponsors of that fact, certifying
the reason for such finding. The committee shall then be given thirty days in which to file
additional signature papers and to correct the petition in all other particulars. If at the end of that
period the petition is found to be still insufficient or irregular, the clerk shall file the same and
shall notify each member of the committee of the fact. The final finding of the insufficiency or
irregularity of a petition shall not prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose, nor
shall it prevent the council from referring the ordinance to the electorate at the next regular or
any special election, at its option. (Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 41. ACTION OF COUNCIL ON PETITION. Whenever the petition shall be
found to be sufficient, the city clerk shall so certify to the council at its next meeting, and the council
shall at once read the ordinance and refer it to an appropriate committee, which may be a committee
of the whole. The committee or council shall thereupon provide for public hearings upon the
ordinance, after the holding of which the ordinance shall be finally acted upon by the council not
later than sixty-five days after the date upon which such ordinance was submitted to the council by
the city clerk. If the council shall fail to pass the proposed ordinance, or shall pass it on in a form
different from that set forth in the petition and unsatisfactory to the petitioners, the proposed
ordinance shall be submitted by the council to vote of the electorate at the next election occurring not
more than three months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no otherwise
scheduled election is to be held within three months from such date, then the council shall call a
special election to be held not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from such date. In case
the council passes the proposed ordinance with amendments and at least four-fifths of the committee
of petitioners do not express their dissatisfaction with such amended form by a certificate filed with
the city clerk within ten days from the passage thereof by the council, then the ordinance need not be
submitted to the electorate. (Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 42. INITIATIVE BALLOTS. The ballots used when voting upon any such
proposed ordinance shall state the substance thereof, and shall give the registered voter the
opportunity to vote either "For the ordinance" or "Against the ordinance". If a majority of th e
registered voters voting on any such ordinance shall vote in favor thereof, it shall thereupon become
an ordinance of the city as the case may be. Any number of proposed ordinances may be voted upon
at the same election, but in case there shall be more than one, the registered voter shall be allowed to
vote for or against each separately. (Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 43. INITIATION OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS. Nothing in this charter
contained shall be construed as in any way affecting the right of the electorate under this constitution
and statutes of Minnesota to propose amendments to this charter. (Ordinance No. 1280, passed
June 23, 1997)
REFERENDUM
Section 44. THE REFERENDUM. If prior to the date when an ordinance of the council
takes effect a petition signed by registered voters of the city equal in number to ten percent of the
total vote at the last regular municipal election or 700 signatures, whichever is greater, be filed with
the city clerk requesting that any such ordinance, or any part thereof, be repealed or be submitted to
a vote of the electorate, the said ordinance shall thereby be prevented from going into operation. The
council shall thereupon reconsider the said ordinance at its next regular meeting, and either repeal
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the same, or repeal the sections thereof to which objection has been raised by the petitioners, or by
aye and no vote reaffirm its adherence to the ordinance as passed. In the latter case the council shall
immediately order a special municipal election to be held thereon within not less than thirty nor
more than forty-five days from the action of the council calling it. If a majority of the registered
voters voting thereon are opposed to the ordinance, it shall not become effective; but if a majority of
the voters voting thereon favor the ordinance, it shall go into effect immediately or on the date
therein specified. (Ordinance No. 1280, passed June 23, 1997)
Section 45. REFERENDUM PETITIONS. The requirements laid down in sections 38 and
39 above as to the formation of committees for the initiation of ordinances and as to the form of
petitions and signature papers shall apply to the referendum as far as possible, but with such verbal
changes as may be necessary. A referendum petition shall begin as follows:
REFERENDUM PETITION
Proposing the repeal of an ordinance to . . . (stating the purpose of the ordinance), a copy of
which ordinance is hereto attached. This ordinance is sponsored by, etc. (Ordinance No. 1280,
passed June 23, 1997)
Section 46. REFERENDUM BALLOTS. The ballots used in any referendum election
shall conform to the rules laid down in section 42 of this charter for initiative ballots.
RECALL
Section 47. THE RECALL. Any five electors may form themselves into a committee for
the purpose of bringing about the recall of any elected officer of the city. The committee shall certify
to the city clerk the name of the officer whose removal is sought, a statement of the grounds for
removal in not more than two hundred and fifty words and their intention to bring about the recall.
A copy of this certificate shall be attached to each signature paper and no signature paper shall be
put into circulation previous to such certification.
Section 48. RECALL PETITIONS. The petition for the recall of any official shall consist
of a certificate identical with that filed with the city clerk together with all the signature papers and
affidavits thereto attached. All the signatures need not be on one signature paper, but the circulator
of every such paper shall make an affidavit that each signature appended to the paper is the genuine
signature of the person whose name it purports to be. Each signature paper shall be substantially the
following form:
RECALL PETITION
proposing the recall of _____________________ from the office of _______________________
which recall is sought for the reasons set forth in the attached certificate. This movement is
sponsored by the following committee of electors:
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NAME ADDRESS
1.____________________________ ______________________________ 2. ___________________________ ______________________________ 3. ___________________________ ______________________________
4. ___________________________ ______________________________
5. ___________________________ ______________________________
The undersigned electors, understanding the nature of the charges against the officer herein
sought to be recalled, desiring the holding of a recall election for that purpose:
NAME ADDRESS
1.____________________________ ______________________________
2. ___________________________ ______________________________
3. ___________________________ ______________________________
At the end of the list of signatures shall be appended the affidavit of the circulator, mentioned
above. (Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984)
Section 49. FILING OF PETITION. Within thirty days after filing of the original
certificate, the committee shall file the completed petition in the office of the city clerk. The city
clerk shall examine the same within the next five days, and if the city clerk finds it irregular in any
way, or finds that the number of signers is less than twenty-five percent of the total number of
electors who cast their votes at the last preceding regular municipal election, the city clerk shall so
notify one or more members of the committee. The committee shall then be given ten days in which
to file additional signature papers and to correct the petition in all other respects, but they may not
change the statement of the grounds upon which the recall is sought. If at the end of that time the
city clerk finds the petition still insufficient or irregular the city clerk shall notify all of the members
of the committee to that effect and shall file the petition. No further action shall be taken thereon.
(Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984)
Section 50. RECALL ELECTION. If the petition or amended petition be found sufficient,
the city clerk shall transmit it to the council without delay, and shall also officially notify the person
sought to be recalled of the sufficiency of the petition and of the pending action. The council shall at
its next meeting, by motion, provide for the holding of a special recall election not less than thirty
nor more than forty-five days thereafter, provided that if any other municipal election is to occur
within sixty days after such meeting, the council may in its discretion provide for the holding of the
recall election at that time.
Section 51. PROCEDURE AT RECALL ELECTION. In the published call for the
election, whether posted on bulletin boards or printed in the official paper, there shall be given the
statement of the grounds for the recall and also, in not more than five hundred words, the answer of
the officer concerned. Candidates to succeed the officer to be recalled shall be nominated in the
usual way, and the election shall be conducted as far as possible, in accordance with the usual
procedure in municipal elections. (Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984)
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Section 52. FORM OF RECALL BALLOT. Unless the officer whose removal is sought
shall have resigned within ten days after the receipt by the council of the completed recall petition,
the form of the ballot at such election shall be as near as may be: "Shall A be recalled?" the name of
the officer whose recall is sought being inserted in place of A, and the electors shall be permitted to
vote separately "Yes" or "No" upon this question. The ballot shall also contain the names of the
candidates to be voted upon to fill the vacancy, in case the recall is successful, under the caption:
"Candidates to fill the place of A, if recalled." But the officer whose recall is sought shall not be a
candidate upon such ballot. In case a majority of those voting for and against the recall of any
official shall vote in favor of recall, such official shall be thereby removed from office, and in that
event the candidate who receives the highest number of votes for that office shall be elected thereto
for the balance of the unexpired term. If the officer sought to be recalled shall have resigned within
ten days after the receipt by the council of the completed recall petition, the form of ballot at the
election shall be the same as nearly as may be, as the form in use at a regular municipal election.
(Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984)
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ITEM: THC Moratorium Update
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 7/20/23
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
X Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
At the July 5th Council work session, staff brought forth the idea of extending the THC Moratorium. At that
time, staff were under the impression that extending the moratorium would allow the City time to enact
simple zoning restrictions that would limit where cannabis businesses may be established within the City.
More specifically, to limit lower-potency hemp edible retailers and manufacturers from operating near
schools, parks, and day cares. Since other cannabis businesses are not currently allowed to operate until the
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management licenses them, only the currently legal lower potency hemp
edibles would pressure the city to complete basic zoning amendments before the end of the moratorium.
Recently, the League of Minnesota Cities released their 2023 Legislative Session Summary, which breaks down
all the new laws that resulted from the most recent legislative session . In reviewing the summary and new
legislation with the city attorney, staff concluded that local control such as distance from a schools/daycare, or
zoning measures more stringent than blanket amendments that cover all retail businesses could not be
applied to low-potency hemp derived edibles. State law specifically gives cities the ability to “establish
reasonable local restrictions” on cannabis businesses but does not reference any restrictions for low-potency
retailers and manufacturers. Staff and the city attorney interpret this to mean that the recent laws do not
intend for cities to regulate low-potency businesses through specific zoning regulations.
Due to the fact the City cannot establish the zoning amendments it set out to at the work session, staff are
suggesting that there is no current need for a THC moratorium extension. When the Minnesota Office of
Cannabis Management gets up and running, staff will have time to work with the City Council to establish local
regulations on cannabis businesses. The City can revisit a moratorium on these businesses if zoning
amendments and licensing ordinances need more time. The sections of law referenced above can be found in
the attachment to the report.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Referenced sections of law
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS
MEETING DATE 7/24/2023
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Section 342.13 LOCAL CONTROL sub. c) A local unit of government may adopt reasonable restrictions on
the time, place, and manner of the operation of a cannabis business provided that such restrictions do
not prohibit the establishment or operation of cannabis businesses. A local unit of government may
prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 1,000 feet of a school, or 500 feet of a day care,
residential treatment facility, or an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors,
including a playground or athletic field.
Subd. 14. Cannabis business. "Cannabis business" means any of the following licensedunder this chapter:
(1) cannabis microbusiness;
(2) cannabis mezzobusiness;
(3) cannabis cultivator;
(4) cannabis manufacturer;
(5) cannabis retailer;
(6) cannabis wholesaler;
(7) cannabis transporter;
(8) cannabis testing facility;
(9) cannabis event organizer;
(10) cannabis delivery service;
(11) medical cannabis cultivator;
(12) medical cannabis processor;
(13) medical cannabis retailer; and
(14) medical cannabis combination business.
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