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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Public Safety Building—Training Room, 825 41st Ave
NE
Monday, June 05, 2023
5:00 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 798 821 7248 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7988217248. For
questions please call the Community Development Department at 763-706-3670.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Approve May 1, 2023 EDA Meeting Minutes (pg. 3).
2. Approve Financial Reports and Payment of Bills of April 2023 (pg. 14).
3. Approving Amendments to the Form and Substance of the Fire Suppression Grant
Agreement with Ruff Love Dogs (pg. 31).
MOTION: Move to Waive the reading of Resolution 2023-16, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve the Resolution 2023-16, a resolution of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the form and
substance of the alterations to the original fire suppression grant agreement, and
approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority
into the fire suppression grant agreement with Northern Heritage Properties LLC.
4. Decertification of TIF District No. 9, Transition Block Redevelopment Project – Crest
View/Real Estate Equities Project (pg. 39).
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-17, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-17, a resolution approving decertification of tax
increment financing (redevelopment) district no. 9 (transition block redevelopment project
– crest view/real estate equities project)
BUSINESS ITEMS
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5. Asbestos and Personal Item Abatement for Single-family Homes Located at 841 49th Ave
and 4243 5th Street (pg. 42).
MOTION: Move to accept the low bid of $19,300.00 by Dennis Environmental Operations,
for the removal of all hazardous materials and household items located at 841 49th Ave
and 4243 5th St NE; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to
enter into an agreement for the same.
6. Habitat for Humanity Presentation on 4243 5th Street (pg. 51).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Public Safety Building—Training Room, 825 41st Ave
NE
Monday, May 01, 2023
4:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm by Chair Szurek
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Gerry Herringer; Kt Jacobs; Rachel James; Amada Márquez-Simula
(4:34 pm); Justice Spriggs; Marlaine Szurek
Also Present: Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Aaron Chirpich, Assistant City Manager/Community
Development Director; Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Mitchell Forney, Community
Development Coordinator; Alicia Howe, Administrative Assistant; Gregory Frahm-Gilles, Director of
Economic Development – Anoka County Regional Economic Development; Barrett Corwin, Alatus, Inc.;
Mike Kyrch, BKV; Robert Lux, Alatus, Inc. CEO and President; Christian Osmundson, Chief Operating
Officer of Alatus, Inc.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve April 3, 2023 EDA Meeting Minutes
2. Approve Financial Reports and Payment of Bills of March 2023
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by James to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All
ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023 AND
THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which
shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which
the money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities;
and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers
or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its record s; and
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WHEREAS, the financial statement for the month of March 2023 has been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statement and finds it to be acceptable as to both
form and accuracy; and
WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9,
including but not limited to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Annual City approved
Budgets, Audits and similar documentation; and
WHEREAS, financial statements are held by the City’s Finance Department in a method outlined
by the State of Minnesota’s Records Retention Schedule,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statement
including the check history, and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statement is acknowledged and received and the check
history as presented in writing is approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution is made a part of the permanent records of the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 1st day of May, 2023
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. ACRED Presentation from the Anoka County Economic Development Director
Chirpich explained that he wanted to take the opportunity to introduce the Anoka County
Regional Economic Development Director to the EDA. He noted the director is newer to his
position and will be able to provide an update from the County including funding, events,
and the website.
Director of Economic Development – Anoka County Regional Economic Development
Gregory Frahm-Gilles stated his role with the County is to help each city fulfill their own
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Economic Development plan and vision. He has a background in municipal urban planning,
commercial real estate development, and is a business owner.
Frahm-Gilles gave a brief presentation about the Anoka County Regional Economic
Development (ACRED) initiative. The purpose of the presentation is to introduce the EDA to
the Economic Development Director while also highlighting the achievements and goals of
the initiative. He encouraged the EDA to be mindful of the conditions as they continue their
work. He explained the partnerships and committees. The main target industries are light
and heavy manufacturing; distribution and trucking; data centers and technology
companies; and back office and support staff. He reviewed facts and figures for industrial
and office spaces. He noted the major industrial projects in Anoka County include Blaine
35, Bunker Lake Business Park, and Clearwater Creek. Minnesota had a record low of 2.3%
unemployment rate with Anoka County being at 3.3%.
Frahm-Gilles explained that a survey of CEOs showed the top issues when making location
decisions include availability of talent and cost of talent . Anoka County found in 2010-2022
the population increased 77,000 people. From birth to 45 years old, the increase was 2,200
and from 45-85 people it was 75,000.
Buesgens asked if there was additional information behind the numbers. Frahm -Gilles
explained that low birth rate is a large factor, as well as the baby boomers aging.
Buesgens explained she is trying to understand why there is a work force shortage and a
housing shortage at the same time and mentioned it could be catch up from the recession.
Frahm-Gilles added more people lived in individual homes than they do now.
Buesgens noted an article she read that stated 70% of teens in the 1970s had a job,
whereas only 20% of teens have a job now. She asked if Anoka County has similar statistics.
Frahm-Gilles stated they do but they are not specific to ages and is a bit broader.
Frahm-Gilles explained the next 6 months would focus on the Predevelopment Grant
Program and Shovel Ready Certification. He stated there are a number of business advisory
services including Anoka County and Open to Business, CareerForce, Site Selection and
Navigating government. He added there are a number of financial services as well.
Buesgens noted many business owners are working 60 hours a week and asked if it was
possible to go to each business to ask what their needs are. Frahm-Gilles stated they are
meeting with municipal businesses and asking those questions and in order to walk along
side of them.
Frahm-Gilles noted Anoka County Business Summit would be on June 7, 2023, from 9-11:30
am at Bunker Hills Event Center.
Questions/Comments from Members:
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James asked how Columbia Heights compares to other cities in Anoka County when it
comes to redevelopment. She asked if the Anoka County ACRED Program was partnering
with similar programs in Ramsey County.
Frahm-Gilles stated Columbia Heights is a fully built out urban community and is blessed
with main transportation corridors and greater access to transportation. He stated all of
the counties communicate on a regular basis. He stated from his perspective the
redevelopment aspect is core to urban planning philosophy and approach and is financially
efficient for municipalities to develop in higher density areas. He explained he is passionate
about cities like Columbia Heights and will work hard with the Staff to identify
redevelopment opportunities.
Spriggs asked what kind of programs or initiatives the County had to encourage vocational
training. Frahm-Gilles noted the County has a team of people who are focused on skill
training and equip entry level positions to develop into senior level positions. There are
strong collaborations with Anoka Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College
with financial support. There are additional programs being developed to allow people to
come into workplaces. The focus is on underrepresented communities.
Spriggs asked if there was a presence in the schools. Frahm-Gilles stated the Job Training
Center and CareerForce are integrated into the schools.
Márquez-Simula asked if there would be any more County manufacturing meetings. Frahm-
Gilles stated they are figuring out the role and received feedback and wanted to continue
to do and are figuring out how to grow and expand.
Buesgens stated one of her dreams is to bring a satellite school in the Saver’s building.
Chirpich explained the importance of the work Frahm-Gilles is doing and thanked him for
all he does.
Chirpich noted an amendment to the agenda and moved item 5 “Review Updated Plans
and Discuss Timeline for the Redevelopment of 4300 Central Avenue NE” to be considered
next.
5. Review Updated Plans and Discuss Timeline for the Redevelopment of 4300 Central
Avenue NE
Chirpich introduced Alatus to the meeting and mentioned they would review the master
plan for 4300 Central Avenue NE. He expressed his excitement for the project. He
mentioned they are hoping to begin the entitlement process in the spring and summer of
2023 and to break ground in the summer of 2024.
The CEO of Alatus, Robert Lux and his team introduced themselves. Mr. Lux stated they
view the work with the City as a partnership. He mentioned at Ratio Apartments there
were 12 units leased last week and are at 60% capacity. Based on reviews, residents seem
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to be happy. He reviewed several challenges they have met along the way including having
a tenant who had 8-9 years left on their lease when the City was looking to buy the
property, a multi-billion-dollar company wanting to acquire Frattallone’s, and not being
able to have a large grocery chain commit.
Mr. Lux stated there are currently 3 quality tenants, which include a fitness group, a
hardware group, and a food related store. He asked the Commissioners to give feedback.
The goal is to tear the current building down in July 2024.
BKV representative Mike Kyrch explained he grew up in the area and is excited about the
project.
Barrett Corwin reviewed the outline of the site development. The first iteration of the
project is to have big commercial areas and dial down in density when it moves west to the
single-family homes. A large struggle is putting commercial tenants below ground with
their parking and finding ways to provide enough stalls in a parking lot below ground.
There still needs access to above ground parking. He noted the outline he provided
currently has access to enough parking.
Mr. Corwin noted Building one would break ground first and is 285 unit building with 2
15,000 square feet commercial spaces and would have a lobby on the ground level and
amenities on the ground and first level. Egress and ingress to the site will be on 43rd
Avenue and 44th Avenue. The pricing on concrete makes PT concrete not feasible at the
moment and therefore has shorten the height of the building. He stated there would be
108 units and a restaurant.
Mr. Corwin explained that in total, the site has 730 units.
Chirpich asked what kind of units they were.
Mr. Corwin explained they are phasing the project to build up Central Avenue and to be
mindful of how they are capitalizing on the project. Phase one is such because they believe
it is a lift in the private and public capital markets that could be done in a relatively short
manner.
Mr. Kyrch explained they are going to make a strong urban presence on the corner of 44th
Avenue as a gateway to the center of Columbia Heights. He showed the Commissioners a
sign of the vision. By bringing the buildings closer, it will slow traffic down and will have a
nicer pedestrian experience overall. Parking will be provided in the middle of the
development. Commercial will be at the base of the building while residential will be on the
top. There will be a corner plaza with the potential to display local art. The design allows
townhomes to be placed further back and would front 44th Avenue and would match the
scale of the surrounding neighborhood.
Spriggs asked what the elevation of the tall building would be. Mr. Kyrch stated it would be
under 85 feet.
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Mr. Kyrch stated the apartments are 3 stories tall with the short sides facing the residential
homes with yards to match the scale. They envision street parking on all four sides of the
development.
Mr. Kyrch pointed out an area that would allow open space to have a roundabout or a
water feature.
Mr. Kyrch stated they are planning on building a structured storm water hold ing pond and
would like to take advantage of the area under the middle parking for storm water. Mr. Lux
stated the parking structure is not really seen since on the west side where units go down
to the ground. He explained the surface parking would primarily be for the smaller facilities
and the restaurant while the workout facility would park below the building.
Mr. Lux stated they looked into doing apartment buildings with retail below them for both
sides but decided it was too intense. He noted they also designed the development to have
sunlight to be seen in the apartments.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Jacobs asked what the timeline was for each phase. Mr. Lux stated the supply demand is
ready and Alatus can build and deliver 250 units per year in the City. He noted the east side
could be capitalized in 2023. After that they would deliver 250 units per year which would
take about 5 years.
Jacobs stated she does not like the idea of having 700 units and was disappointed to see
they were only putting in 6 homes on the neighborhood side. She added she thought they
could do better in buffering between the neighborhood than having 6 homes.
Jacobs asked what the price range was for the 6 homes. Mr. Lux stated roughly $325,000 -
$450,000. Jacobs stated it would not be affordable housing then. Mr. Lux stated there are
possibilities of subsidizing the project and noted step two is figuring out affordability levels.
Jacobs asked if all the parking would be underground except the middle portion. Mr. Lux
stated there would be a little parking in the middle courtyard area around the fountain and
garage parking for single-family homes. Jacobs stated she is against street parking since it
would interfere with the existing neighborhoods.
Jacobs asked what the setback was along Central Avenue. Mr. Kyrch stated it was 15-20
feet. Jacobs asked what the setback was along Quincy Street. Mr. Kyrch stated 20 feet.
James stated she is in favor of the project. She noted the Council is working on pedestrian
safety particularly along Central Avenue. She expressed her concerns and noted there are
not many pedestrian exits along 44th Avenue and 43rd Avenue because they are not running
across retail but with the project they will. She asked if they would think through how they
could design pedestrian crossings and discourage crossing in dangerous areas. She added
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when there is retail in the middle of a block, people tend to cross the street in those areas.
Mr. Lux stated they would think through some options.
Kevin Hansen stated there is a safety and improvement project coming up and noted they
would want to review that with the City’s development team. Chirpich noted there is an
emphasis on the Central Avenue corridor with bus rapid transit, calming measures and staff
are having positive discussions that are complementing the project’s efforts.
Buesgens asked Hansen when they would begin doing the temporary tests. Hansen
explained they are doing demonstration projects along the Central Avenue corridor from
37th Avenue to 53rd Avenue. Demonstrations will be in place in the summer of 2023.
Márquez-Simula stated she liked the project and asked if the driveway on Central Avenue
the only way into the parking lot. Kyrch stated there is an access point 43rd Avenue but will
need more than one access point and may need one off to the north. Mr. Lux expressed his
concern about having a back entrance to the parking deck on the north side because they
do not want trucks to go up on the deck since it will be precast and would not want them
to fall through.
Márquez-Simula stated there is no street parking in the City overnight during the winter.
Mr. Lux stated they are not committed to street parking but wanted to bring it up for
discussion.
Márquez-Simula stated she likes the roundabout open space but would prefer it to be a
one-way instead of two-way to encourage people to use a roundabout in the correct way.
Mr. Lux asked the Commissioners if they would like to have angled parking in the
roundabout area. Jacobs stated she would rather see it being a pedestrian area instead of
parking. Buesgens stated she could it being parking for guests and added the angled
parking could help show the direction of the roundabout.
James asked if there was consideration of a roundabout on Central Avenue. Buesgens
stated there was. Márquez-Simula added there are four concepts being considered along
44th Avenue.
Jacobs noted the street parking at Ratio Apartments went “as far as the eye could see.”
Szurek asked if they were parking on both sides of the street on Gould Avenue. Jacobs
stated she believed they were.
Hansen stated 44th Avenue is the primary route for sanitary and sewer and gets completely
reconstructed due to the depth of the sewer. One of the things the City plans on doing is
adding a 10 foot wide trail on the south side and will need to work though how they will fit
that in. The trail would remove the availability of street parking on that side and
encouraged Alatus to keep that in mind as they continue to develop the plans. Anoka
County has plans to include a unique pedestrian bridge on 44th Avenue to provide
connectivity to the Mississippi River Trail.
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Márquez-Simula stated she could see people enjoying the space by having a desire to get
coffee and go for a walk since there are not many spaces in the City to do that.
Jacobs stated Alatus has done a great job throughout the City and stated there was a lot
she liked about the plans but had a couple of concerns.
Spriggs stated he likes the overall concept and added it could set the tone as they
redevelop Central Avenue. He stated on 43rd Avenue there is no traffic control and
imagined a lot of traffic flowing through the area since an exit could be there.
Chirpich asked if Alatus had considered a turn lane for the right in on Central Avenue. Mr.
Lux stated as of now it is just a right in and right out. He added the next plans would
include traffic control.
Mr. Lux stated the townhomes and single-family homes on the north end are to set the
tone for the development. It does not matter how many there are and suggested incl uding
a bike path.
Hansen stated MnDot would not allow an additional traffic signal on the corridor but is
looking into pedestrian control and safety.
Buesgens stated she appreciated moving the buildings up towards the sidewalk on Central
Avenue. She asked if it was possible to put hedges in the green spaces near the access
point on Central Avenue to hide some of the cars in the parking lot. Mr. Lux stated they
would be able to do that.
Buesgens stated she would have liked to see higher buildings but understands why it is not
an option due to the cost of concrete. Mr. Lux agreed and added he did not see the price of
concrete coming down soon.
Buesgens asked if there would be a natural gas line connected to the restaurant. Corwin
stated they would be able to include one.
Buesgens asked if the stormwater would be reusable. Mr. Lux stated they would be able to
and mentioned they are currently working on a project in Hopkins where they are doing
that.
Buesgens noted one of the plans with MnDot is to have 5 roundabouts on Central Avenue
with one of them being at 44th Avenue. The intersection has had 64 accidents and
encouraged them to think through options on how to slow traffic down so a truck would
not run into the plaza space. She explained how traffic gets backed up when trying to turn
right onto Central Avenue from 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue and suggested thinking
through other options to go north or south. She noted she has mentioned to the City to use
the same light change times as Minneapolis to avoid as much traffic.
Mr. Lux noted the next steps in the process would be to update the plans and obtain the
LOI’s.
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Herringer complimented the Alatus team for their work and believed the project would be
a great addition to the City.
Chirpich explained an additional next step is modification of the loan with the Alatus and
the City. The loan is due in July 2023 and will need to extend the loan in order to have time
to decide if the loan should be refinanced.
Spriggs asked if there were plans to have public information sessions. Chirpich stated when
they enter the entitlement portion there will be a neighborhood meeting provided by
Alatus and public hearing meetings scheduled. The PUD allows a phase approach which will
offer flexibility throughout the project.
Mr. Corwin mentioned they would provide bike parking and would have a bike workshop
to lay out the detailed plans.
Chirpich asked if they were still considering solar. Mr. Corwin stated they were and are
looking into doing the same for Ratio Apartments.
4. General Business Items Update
Chirpich stated they may ask the Council to consider moving the EDA meeting to a different
day, so it does not conflict with any work sessions.
Chirpich noted the church at 950 Gould Avenue is on the market. There are a few churches
who are interested in purchasing the building along with an event center concept on the
table. He asked the Commissioners if there was interest in having the Staff tak e a look at
purchasing the building for $700,000. It is in an area where there would be interest in
redevelopment.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Szurek asked if they were looking for the best offer or if there was a price tag. Chirpich
stated it is listed for $700,000 and would utilize the Anoka County Economic Development
fund with the extra levy which currently has $600,000.
Spriggs stated it could be a great redevelopment opportunity. Chirpich stated it is 1 acre
and a rectangle lot. Alatus offered to develop the area if the City purchased the site.
Jacobs noted there has not been much parking available at the location and has concerns
about a private developer coming in and how they would use the space. Chirpich asked if
Jacobs was favoring the idea of redeveloping. Jacobs stated she was but was kind of on the
fence.
Szurek stated if it was developed into an event center, parking would be an issue.
Boucher explained if an event center developed the area, a requirement would be to have
a third party produce a transportation management plan which would include parking.
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Márquez-Simula stated the church would like to sell it to a church.
James noted there are many churches that have sat vacant because they are waiting for
another church to purchase the building. Many churches that are looking for spaces are
looking at warehouse type spaces since it is more flexible. She stated she would love to see
another church come in but would not like to see the building stand vacant for years.
Márquez-Simula stated she did not know where people would park if another church
purchased the building.
Buesgens stated she is in favor of redeveloping the building.
Buesgens asked if they would be able to see how far up they could go in their offer and
added it would be worth purchasing.
Boucher noted the person who put an offer on the building when above the a sking price
but did not know by how much.
Szurek noted the burden it would put on Ratio Apartment and the surrounding area if they
put an event center in since it would bring in a lot of people and parking would be limited.
Chirpich stated they would look into offering $750,000. Jacobs stated $800,000 would be
the max she is comfortable with. Buesgens agreed.
Márquez-Simula mentioned the church may want to know what the City would like to put
in its place.
James asked if the property belonged to the United Methodist Convention or the local
congregation. Chirpich stated he was unsure. James noted if it was the local congregation,
they would most likely care more about who is purchasing the building and what the
intentions were instead of the denomination as a whole. Jacobs stated she was told it was
locally owned but was not confident about that.
Szurek asked Chirpich if he could include the items they did not cover in the next meeting’s
agenda.
Buesgens asked if there was an update on the Medtronic building. Chirpich stated a
developer would meet with the City for a work session in June.
Szurek asked if they knew what they were thinking of doing. Chirpich stated they were
thinking of doing a multi-family concept.
Buesgens noted the bill that would get rid of TIF passed the House of Representatives and
added the developer wanted to do that type of housing and asked how that w ould affect
them. Chirpich stated he would need to look into the bill more to have more information.
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Jacobs seconded by Spriggs, to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 pm. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Alicia Howe, Administrative Assistant
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Resolution 2023-15
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which shows all receipts and
disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on hand is to be applied,
the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers or bills and if
correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statement for the month of April 2023 has been reviewed by the EDA Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statement and finds it to be acceptable as to both form and
accuracy; and
WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9, including
but not limited to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Annual City approved Budgets, Audits and similar
documentation; and
WHEREAS, financial statements are held by the City’s Finance Department in a method outlined by the State
of Minnesota’s Records Retention Schedule,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statement including the check history,
and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statement is acknowledged and received and the check history as
presented in writing is approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution is made a part of the permanent records of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 5th day of June, 2023
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
President
Attest:
Secretary
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Item 2.
AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/3Page:05/15/2023 10:58 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 04/01/2023 - 04/30/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 194584
626.25 9354402/28/23EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCTIF CONSULT372.7000.43050
626.25 Total For Check 194584
Check 194637
1,082.25 102386104703/13/23XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
1,082.25 Total For Check 194637
Check 194645
5,367.56 03202303/20/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS2022 TIF 181913372.7000.43050
494.02 03202303/20/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS2022 TIF Z6375.7000.43050
570.22 03202303/20/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS2022 TIF R8389.7000.43050
1,140.44 03202303/20/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS2022 TIF W3391.7000.43050
539.74 03202303/20/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS2022 TIF BB2392.7000.43050
478.78 03202303/20/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS2022 TIF BB6393.7000.43050
53.24 36-30-24-32-004205/15/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS1002 40TH AVE FULL YEAR408.6414.44390
53.24 36-30-24-32-004605/15/23ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS960 40TH AVE NE FULL YEAR408.6414.44390
8,697.24 Total For Check 194645
Check 194652
350.00 2203001/13/23CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTHOME ENERGY AUDIT 1023-1223204.6314.43050
350.00 Total For Check 194652
Check 194672
1,208.90 173505603/23/23KENNEDY & GRAVEN841 49TH AVE PA, MNDOT-RIGHT OF-WAY PA204.6314.43050
825.00 17313503/14/23KENNEDY & GRAVENSCATTERED SITE HOUSING TIF ASSISISTANCE391.7000.43050
2,033.90 Total For Check 194672
Check 194687
40.48 99277717903/26/23POPP.COM INC032623 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
12.71 99277835303/31/23POPP.COM INC033123 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
53.19 Total For Check 194687
Check 194700
5,000.00 NA03/27/23VFW POST #230FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 408.6411.44600
5,000.00 Total For Check 194700
Check 194758
7,700.00 2023-0904/10/23MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIONMNDOT ROW UNIVERSITY & 40TH PARCEL 216408.6414.45110
7,700.00 Total For Check 194758
Check 194779
10,825.42 100050646603/16/23TK ELEVATOR CORPORATIONVANBUREN RAMP - ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION 420.6317.44000.1915
10,825.42 Total For Check 194779
Check 194801
700.00 2250104/20/23CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTHOME ENERGY AUDIT 0123-0323204.6314.43050
700.00 Total For Check 194801
Check 194841
1,105.89 102996911304/11/23XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
1,105.89 Total For Check 194841
Check 194842
3,248.00 04042304/13/23YULI'S SALONFACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 2023408.6411.44600 15
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/3Page:05/15/2023 10:58 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 04/01/2023 - 04/30/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 194842
3,248.00 Total For Check 194842
Check 425
13.84 618181502/10/23AMAZON.COMPOST-IT NOTES204.6314.42000
26.83 644422502/10/23AMAZON.COMBINDER POCKETS, 3 RING BINDER204.6314.42000
40.67 Total For Check 425
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/3Page:05/15/2023 10:58 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 04/01/2023 - 04/30/2023
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
2,352.76 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
2,188.14 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
5,993.81 Fund 372 HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
494.02 Fund 375 TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
570.22 Fund 389 TIF R8 CRESTV/TRANSITION BLK
1,965.44 Fund 391 SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
539.74 Fund 392 TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
478.78 Fund 393 BB6 IF ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
16,054.48 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
10,825.42 Fund 420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
Fund Totals:
10,825.42 VANBUREN RAMP - ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION 420.6317.44000.1915
7,700.00 MNDOT ROW UNIVERSITY & 40TH PARCEL 216408.6414.45110
106.48 1002 40TH AVE FULL YEAR408.6414.44390
8,248.00 FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 408.6411.44600
478.78 2022 TIF BB6393.7000.43050
539.74 2022 TIF BB2392.7000.43050
1,965.44 2022 TIF W3391.7000.43050
570.22 2022 TIF R8389.7000.43050
494.02 2022 TIF Z6375.7000.43050
5,993.81 2022 TIF 181913372.7000.43050
2,188.14 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
53.19 032623 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
2,258.90 HOME ENERGY AUDIT 0123-0323204.6314.43050
40.67 POST-IT NOTES204.6314.42000
--- TOTALS BY GL DISTRIBUTION ---
41,462.81 Total For All Funds:
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 202 - ANOKA CO COMM DEV PROGRAMS
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 1,246.00 0.00 0.00 COUNTY GRANT202.0000.33600
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 1,246.00 0.00 0.00 INTERGOVERNMENTAL
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 1,246.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 1,246.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6355 - ANOKA CO HRA LEVY PROJECTS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.202.6355.43050
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6355 - ANOKA CO HRA LEVY PROJECTS
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 1,246.00 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,246.00)1,246.00 1,246.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 202 - ANOKA CO COMM DEV PROGRAMS:
18
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
0.00 208,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 208,100.00 EDA CURRENT AD VALOREM204.0000.31011
0.00 89,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 89,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX204.0000.31014
0.00 297,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 297,100.00 TAXES
0.00 297,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 297,100.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 297,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 297,100.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
248.72 (3,271.90)3,921.90 859.00 1,550.00 2,200.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050
39.33 910.00 590.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105
36.54 444.23 255.77 0.00 0.00 700.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210
12.50 525.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 600.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220
29.91 210.28 89.72 19.44 0.00 300.00 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS204.6314.43250
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43320
157.30 (114.60)314.60 0.00 0.00 200.00 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING204.6314.43500
33.33 1,800.00 900.00 225.00 0.00 2,700.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE204.6314.43600
20.04 399.82 100.18 30.45 0.00 500.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES204.6314.44000
100.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS204.6314.44030
33.33 5,800.00 2,900.00 725.00 0.00 8,700.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040
64.50 71.00 129.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP204.6314.44330
23.33 690.00 210.00 0.00 0.00 900.00 COMMISSION & BOARDS204.6314.44380
56.90 8,963.83 10,286.17 1,858.89 1,550.00 20,800.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
29.65 138,368.93 58,331.07 15,140.16 0.00 196,700.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010
31.30 10,098.33 4,601.67 1,129.87 0.00 14,700.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210
32.81 10,145.25 4,954.75 1,289.60 0.00 15,100.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220
32.90 15,567.32 7,632.68 1,908.62 0.00 23,200.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300
34.90 976.50 523.50 128.25 0.00 1,500.00 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM204.6314.41510
30.27 175,156.33 76,043.67 19,596.50 0.00 251,200.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
37.09 125.83 74.17 0.00 0.00 200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT204.6314.42010
0.00 1,900.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,900.00 END USER DEVICES204.6314.42011
7.22 185.56 14.44 14.44 0.00 200.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES204.6314.42171
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 FOOD SUPPLIES204.6314.42175
2.95 2,911.39 88.61 14.44 0.00 3,000.00 SUPPLIES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
33.33 14,733.32 7,366.68 1,841.67 0.00 22,100.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100
33.33 14,733.32 7,366.68 1,841.67 0.00 22,100.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Expenditures
32.09 201,764.87 93,785.13 23,311.50 1,550.00 297,100.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
32.09 201,764.87 93,785.13 23,311.50 1,550.00 297,100.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 95,335.13 (93,785.13)(23,311.50)(1,550.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
32.09 201,764.87 93,785.13 23,311.50 1,550.00 297,100.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 297,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 297,100.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION:
20
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
33.33 37,800.00 18,900.00 4,725.00 0.00 56,700.00 TRANSFER IN-SPECIAL PROJ REV228.0000.39247
33.33 37,800.00 18,900.00 4,725.00 0.00 56,700.00 TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
33.33 37,800.00 18,900.00 4,725.00 0.00 56,700.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
33.33 37,800.00 18,900.00 4,725.00 0.00 56,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
33.33 2,133.32 1,066.68 266.67 0.00 3,200.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600
35.09 1,298.17 701.83 226.57 0.00 2,000.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800
25.31 9,709.77 3,290.23 1,105.89 0.00 13,000.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
2.99 33,953.70 432.00 0.00 614.30 35,000.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000
79.99 400.28 1,599.72 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES228.6317.44020
13.96 47,495.24 7,090.46 1,599.13 614.30 55,200.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 INTERDEPARTMENTAL LABOR SERV228.6317.41070
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
13.59 48,995.24 7,090.46 1,599.13 614.30 56,700.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
13.59 48,995.24 7,090.46 1,599.13 614.30 56,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (11,195.24)11,809.54 3,125.87 (614.30)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
13.59 48,995.24 7,090.46 1,599.13 614.30 56,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
33.33 37,800.00 18,900.00 4,725.00 0.00 56,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING:
21
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
0.00 194,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 194,000.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM372.0000.31010
0.00 194,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 194,000.00 TAXES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS372.0000.36210
0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 197,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 197,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 197,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 197,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (6,732.88)6,732.88 5,367.56 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
100.00 (6,732.88)6,732.88 5,367.56 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 0.00 135,000.00 0.00 0.00 135,000.00 PRINCIPAL372.7000.46010
51.67 26,193.75 28,006.25 0.00 0.00 54,200.00 INTEREST372.7000.46110
47.50 525.00 475.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES372.7000.46200
85.95 26,718.75 163,481.25 0.00 0.00 190,200.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
89.49 19,985.87 170,214.13 5,367.56 0.00 190,200.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
89.49 19,985.87 170,214.13 5,367.56 0.00 190,200.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2,503.15 177,014.13 (170,214.13)(5,367.56)0.00 6,800.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
89.49 19,985.87 170,214.13 5,367.56 0.00 190,200.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 197,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 197,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6):
22
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,233.08)1,233.08 494.02 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
100.00 (1,233.08)1,233.08 494.02 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,233.08)1,233.08 494.02 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (1,233.08)1,233.08 494.02 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 1,233.08 (1,233.08)(494.02)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,233.08)1,233.08 494.02 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND:
23
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 389 - TIF R8 CRESTV/TRANSITION BLK
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,517.10)2,517.10 570.22 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.389.7000.43050
100.00 (2,517.10)2,517.10 570.22 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,517.10)2,517.10 570.22 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (2,517.10)2,517.10 570.22 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 2,517.10 (2,517.10)(570.22)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (2,517.10)2,517.10 570.22 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 389 - TIF R8 CRESTV/TRANSITION BLK:
24
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,704.50)2,704.50 1,140.44 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
100.00 (2,704.50)2,704.50 1,140.44 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (122,289.95)122,289.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 LAND391.7000.45110
100.00 (122,289.95)122,289.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (124,994.45)124,994.45 1,140.44 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (124,994.45)124,994.45 1,140.44 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 124,994.45 (124,994.45)(1,140.44)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (124,994.45)124,994.45 1,140.44 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4:
25
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (539.74)539.74 539.74 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
100.00 (539.74)539.74 539.74 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (13,353.75)13,353.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 INTEREST392.7000.46110
100.00 (13,353.75)13,353.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (13,893.49)13,893.49 539.74 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (13,893.49)13,893.49 539.74 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 13,893.49 (13,893.49)(539.74)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (13,893.49)13,893.49 539.74 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV:
26
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 10/13Page:05/15/2023 10:57 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2023
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 393 - BB6 IF ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (478.78)478.78 478.78 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
100.00 (478.78)478.78 478.78 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.00 26,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,700.00 INTEREST393.7000.46110
0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES393.7000.46200
0.00 27,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,700.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
1.73 27,221.22 478.78 478.78 0.00 27,700.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
1.73 27,221.22 478.78 478.78 0.00 27,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
1.73 (27,221.22)(478.78)(478.78)0.00 (27,700.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
1.73 27,221.22 478.78 478.78 0.00 27,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 393 - BB6 IF ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL:
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% BDGT
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BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
0.00 235,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 235,000.00 HRA CURRENT AD VALOREM408.0000.31012
0.00 75,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 75,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX408.0000.31014
0.00 310,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TAXES
0.00 310,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 310,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (92,865.56)92,865.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 LAND408.6314.45110
100.00 (92,865.56)92,865.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (92,865.56)92,865.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
16.50 41,752.00 8,248.00 3,248.00 0.00 50,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600
16.50 41,752.00 8,248.00 3,248.00 0.00 50,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
16.50 41,752.00 8,248.00 3,248.00 0.00 50,000.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (300.00)300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6414.43050
100.00 (106.48)106.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES & LICENSES408.6414.44390
100.00 (5,000.00)5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6414.44600
100.00 (5,406.48)5,406.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
3.85 192,300.00 7,700.00 7,700.00 0.00 200,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110
3.85 192,300.00 7,700.00 7,700.00 0.00 200,000.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
6.55 186,893.52 13,106.48 7,700.00 0.00 200,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
0.00 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6418.44600
0.00 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 28
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% BDGT
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BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
04/30/23
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Expenditures
0.00 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 Total Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
36.85 195,779.96 114,220.04 10,948.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 114,220.04 (114,220.04)(10,948.00)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
36.85 195,779.96 114,220.04 10,948.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 310,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD:
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YTD BALANCE
04/30/2023
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04/30/23
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YEAR-TO-DATE
2023
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 420 - CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (78,624.50)78,624.50 10,825.42 0.00 0.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES420.6317.44000.1915
100.00 (78,624.50)78,624.50 10,825.42 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (78,624.50)78,624.50 10,825.42 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
100.00 (78,624.50)78,624.50 10,825.42 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 78,624.50 (78,624.50)(10,825.42)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (78,624.50)78,624.50 10,825.42 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 420 - CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT:
2,824.48 569,415.46 (588,151.16)(49,303.81)(2,164.30)(20,900.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
69.24 271,238.54 608,297.16 55,274.81 2,164.30 881,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
2.34 840,654.00 20,146.00 5,971.00 0.00 860,800.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE 06/05/2023
ITEM: Approving Amendments to the Form and Substance of the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement
with Ruff Love Dogs
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 5/24/23
BACKGROUND:
On February 6th, 2023, the EDA approved the fire suppression grant application for the owner of Ruff Love
Dogs which was moving into the industrial property located at 3801 3rd Street NE. During the move-in
negotiations, the owner of the building agreed to pay for the fire suppression work that was set to be
completed by Rough Love Dogs. Since the owner of the building is taking on the cost of the fire suppression
improvements, Ruff Love Dogs has requested that the money from the grant be transferred to the building
owner. Transferring the agreement to the owner simplifies the situation, as the money will have to be claimed
on the owner’s taxes rather than on Ruff Love Dogs. The fire suppression project has been completed and
inspected. Once the transfer of the agreement is complete, the owner of the property will be able to request
the grant funds to be released. The only item changed in the grant agreement is the transfer of the agreement
from Ruff Love Dogs to the owner of the property, Northern Heritage Properties LLC.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to Waive the reading of Resolution 2023-16, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to approve the Resolution 2023-16, a resolution of the Economic Development Authority of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the form and substance of the alterations to the original fire
suppression grant agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessa ry to
enter the authority into the fire suppression grant agreement with Northern Heritage Properties LLC.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 2023-16
2. Grant Agreement
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Resolution 2023-16
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE ALTERATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
ENTER THE AUTHORITY INTO THE FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN HERITAGE
PROPERTIES LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain fire Suppression Grant Program (the
“Program”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to guidelines established for the Program, the Authority is to award and administer a
series of grants to eligible commercial property owners and/or tenants for the purposes of revitalizing,
rehabilitating, and restoring commercial buildings increasing business vitality, economic performance, and
public safety; and
WHEREAS, the initial applicant whishes to transfer the agreement to the building owner ; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has thoroughly reviewed copies of the proposed form of the Grant Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
Authority
1. approves the form and substance of the grant agreement and approves the Authority entering into the
agreement with Northern Heritage Properties LLC.
2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized, empowered
and directed for and on behalf of the Authority to enter into the grant agreement.
3. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and take such action as he/she deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of
the foregoing resolution.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Adopted this 5th day of June, 2023
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
President
Attest:
Secretary
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FIRE SUPPRESION GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS FIRE SUPPRESION GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated this _____
day of ______________, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Northern
Heritage Properties a Minnesota Limited Liability Corporation. (the “Grantee”), and the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of certain Property located at 3801 3rd Street in the
City of Columbia Heights (the “City”), Anoka County, Minnesota, and legally described in
Exhibit A hereto (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the EDA has instituted a Fire Suppression Grant, Pilot Program (the
“Program”) for the purpose of revitalizing existing commercial spaces, increasing business
vitality, and bolstering public safety;
WHEREAS, as part of the Program, the EDA has proposed to make grants of money in
the maximum amount of $30,000 per parcel of real property, to property owners, tenants, or
nonprofit organizations, in order to promote safety, attract new businesses, and revitalize
commercial buildings within the City; and
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to participate in the Program, on the terms and conditions
set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the agreements hereinafter
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Fire Suppression Improvements: Grantee agrees to complete the fire suppression
improvements at the Property that are identified on Exhibit B attached hereto (the
“Improvements”), subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. Grantee shall provide plans and specifications to the EDA, detailing the
Improvements to be completed (the “Plans”). If Grantee wishes to revise the
Plans, Grantee must submit the revised Plans to the EDA at the address
provided herein. The EDA shall give written notice of its approval or
disapproval of the revisions to the Plans, and if the EDA does not give such
written approval or disapproval within thirty (30) business days after receipt
of Grantee’s revised Plans, the EDA shall be deemed to have approved the
revisions to the Plans.
b. The Improvement shall be constructed consistently with the Plans, as the same
may be revised pursuant to Section 1(a) herein. The cost to complete
construction of the Improvements shall be defined as the “Improvement
Costs.” The Improvements shall be completed in a first-class manner,
consistent with the Plans, if any, and in compliance with all applicable laws,
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rules, and regulations. Grantee shall obtain all required permits and approvals
from the City and any other governing authority with jurisdiction over the
Property related to the construction of the Improvements. The out-of-pocket
costs for such permitting and approvals shall be the responsibility of Grantee,
provided the same shall be included in the definition of “Improvement Costs,”
and subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this Agreement.
c. Grantee agrees to commence the Improvements within sixty (60) days
following the signing of the Agreement, and to complete the Improvements
within ten (10) months but may request a six (6) month extension provided
there is demonstrated hardship.
2. Payment of Grant Funds: Grantee shall be responsible for making initial payment to
all contractors involved in the construction of the Improvements. Upon final
completion of the Improvements, Grantee shall make a written request to the EDA for
reimbursement of one-half (1/2) of the actual Improvement Costs incurred by
Grantee, but in no event shall the reimbursement exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($30,000). The written request shall include:
a. Proof of all inspections of the Improvements by the City building inspector
and fire department;
b. Before and after photographs Improvements made (as well as follow-up
transmission of electronic files of such photographs), and reflecting that the
Improvements were completed consistently with any approved Plans;
c. A copy of the final invoice(s) received from the contractor(s) who completed
the Improvements; and
d. Proof of payment of invoice(s) that comprised the Improvement Costs.
e. A copy of all applicable permit(s).
Following Grantee’s written request for reimbursement, Grantee shall cooperate with
the EDA in delivering to the EDA such follow-up information as is reasonably
requested by the EDA in order to review the Improvements and Improvement Costs
reimbursement request. Within twenty-one (21) days following receipt of Grantee’s
written request for reimbursement of Improvement Costs, the EDA shall: (i) make
payment of the reimbursement, (ii) send Grantee written explanation of such other
items of information as are needed by the EDA to evaluate the reimbursement
request, or (iii) send Grantee written explanation of the EDA’s reasons for denial of
repayment of any of Grantee’s requested reimbursement.
3. Liability for Improvements: Neither the City nor the EDA shall in any event be liable
to the Grantee, nor to any of its agents, employees, guests or invitees at the Property
for, and the Grantee shall indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the City and the
EDA from, any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the
City or the EDA, arising from defect or claimed defect of any of the Improvements,
or arising from any action of the City or the EDA under this Agreement. This section
shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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4. Written Notice: Wherever any notice is required or permitted hereunder, such notice
shall be in writing. Any notice or document required or permitted to be delivered
hereunder shall be deemed to be delivered when actually received by the designated
addressee or regardless of whether actually received or not, when deposited in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses, as set forth below, or at
such other address as they may subsequently specify by written notice.
If to the EDA:
Columbia Heights EDA
Community Development Department
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
If to Grantee:
Northern Heritage Properties LLC.
Attn: Matt Frakes
3801 3rd Street
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
5. Captions; Choice of Law; Etc. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this
Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to
be considered in interpreting this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written
agreements between the parties regarding the subject matter contained herein. There
are no verbal agreements that change this Agreement. This Agreement binds and
benefits the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement has been
made under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and such laws will control its
interpretation.
[Signatures to Appear on Following Page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and the EDA have signed this Agreement as of the day
and year first above written.
GRANTEE: Northern Heritage Properties LLC.
By:____________________________
Name: _________________________
Its:____________________________
Date:__________________________
EDA: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Name: _________________________
Its:____________________________
Date:__________________________
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 82 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX, TOG/W W1/2 OF ADJ VAC ALLEY, SUBJ
TO EASE OF REC
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EXHIBIT B
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO A 50% REIMBURSEMENT
This attachment contains a summary of the project identified in the application for the Fire
Suppression Grant Program The Summary reflects the Grantee’s proposed project as approved
by the EDA on February 6th, 2023 and may reflect minor changes to the total cost and minor
changes in the proposed project that occurred subsequent to application submission. The
application is incorporated into this grant agreement by reference and is made a part of this grant
agreement as follows. If the application or any provision in this application conflicts with or is
inconsistent with other provisions of this agreement or the project summary contained in this
Attachment B, the terms and descriptions contained in this grant agreement and the project
summary shall prevail.
Project summary: Establish a new underground water service for the fire suppression system,
Install and connect fire suppression system to the new water line for $80,000.00
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE 06/05/2023
ITEM: Decertification of TIF District No. 9, Transition Block Redevelopment Project – Crest View/Real
Estate Equities Project
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 5/23/23
BACKGROUND:
On September 25th, 2000, the City Council and EDA officially established TIF District No. 9, the Transition Block
Redevelopment Project – Crest View/Real Estate Equities Project, also referred to by the City as the R8 District.
The R8 district is located between the public safety building and Central Ave, and spans from 41st to 42nd. The
TIF district was utilized to assist in the development of the Columbia Court townhome development and the
Crest View senior housing project on 42nd Avenue NE. TIF funds were used to pay for eligible developer and
City expenses including public and administrative costs associated with the development. The developer,
Transition Block LLC, received TIF assistance in the amount of $955,100 through the issuance of two tax
increment revenue notes. One for the townhome project for $175,100, and the other for the Crest View
project for $780,000.
The R8 district paid off all its obligations with the last TIF payments being sent in 2023. R8 does have about
$113,000 in pooled funds left over. Technically the TIF district expires in 2027 but cannot be kept open if there
are no obligations for the district. Community Development staff explored multiple options regarding the use
of the pooled TIF funds. Unfortunately, all the options explored would not obligate the district or would not fit
the TIF requirements. The pooled funds will now be returned to the county to be redistributed amongst the
county, school district, and city. The City is expected to get approximately $53,000 dollars back from the
county, which can be spent without any limitations or rules. Staff believes the funds would be best utilized for
the rehabilitation of the alley that services the townhomes, Crest View, and the Rueter Walton affordable
housing project now underway.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-17, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-17, a resolution approving decertification of tax increment
financing (redevelopment) district no. 9 (transition block redevelopment project – crest view/real estate
equities project)
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 2023-17
2. TIF District Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECOMOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING DECERTIFICATION OF
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (REDEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT NO. 9
(TRANSITION BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT – CREST VIEW/REAL ESTATE EQUITIES PROJECT)
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2000, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
(the “City”) and the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
(the “Authority” or “EDA”) approved the creation of Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District
No. 9 (Transition Block Redevelopment Project – Crest View/Real Estate Equities Project) (the “District”)
within its Central Business District Redevelopment Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174 to 469.1799 authorizes the Authority to decertify
a tax increment financing district on any date after all bonds and other obligations have been satisfied; and
WHEREAS, the development documents pertaining to the District have expired by their terms and
all obligations, including all bonds to which tax increment from the District have been pledged, have been
satisfied and are paid in full (the “Development Documents”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires by this resolution to decertify the District effective June 5, 2023,
by which all taxing jurisdictions will benefit from an increased tax base effective for taxes payable in 2023.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. District Decertified. With all Development Documents satisfied, the District shall be
deemed decertified as of June 5, 2023. Any remaining increments not eligible for spending, as determined
by the Executive Director of the EDA, will be returned to Anoka County and redistributed to the appropriate
taxing jurisdictions.
2. Direction to EDA Staff. EDA staff is authorized and directed to determine the amount of
tax increments to be returned to Anoka County for redistribution, if any, and to transmit a copy of this
resolution to Anoka County with a request to decertify the District, it being the intent of the EDA that no
further collection of tax increment from the District will be distributed to the EDA after June 5, 2023.
ADOPTED: June 5, 2023
__________________________________
President
ATTEST:
________________________________
Secretary
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R8
Owner Information:
Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believ ed to be acc urate, b ut accura cy is not gu aran teed. This is not a legal docume nt and sho uld not besubstituted for a title searc h, apprais al, survey, or for zoning verification.
Date: 5/23/20231:1,200Anoka County GIS
Parce l Information: Approx. Acres:
Commissioner:
Plat:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 06/05/2023
ITEM: Asbestos and Personal Item Abatement for Single-family Homes Located at 841 49th Ave and
4243 5th Street.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 6/1/23
BACKGROUND:
This memo is regarding approving bids for the removal of hazardous material and household items from 841
49th Ave and 4243 5th St NE. In February and March, the EDA purchased the properties intending to demolish
the blighted single-family residential houses and prepare the sites for redevelopment. Due to the intent of the
Fire Department to utilize the structures for training, the abatement of household items and hazardous
materials are being bid separate from the demolition. The scope of work submitted in the bid request includ ed
the removal of asbestos-containing materials, appliances, and accessories containing hazardous materials,
alongside the removal of household items. In response to the request for bids, the EDA received two quotes.
The quote submitted by Dennis Environmental Operations was determined to be the low-qualified bid for the
abatement work at $19,300.00. Dennis Environmental Operations shall furnish the services and necessary
equipment to complete all work specified in the scope of work. All work will be perfor med in accordance with
OSHA regulations, Minnesota Department of Health Asbestos Abatement Rules, and other applicable Federal
and State regulations. Dennis Environmental Operations shall insure proper clean up, transport, and disposal
of hazardous and asbestos-containing materials and household items.
Bid Spreadsheet:
Dennis Environmental Operations $19,300.00
Hummingbird Environmental Services $39,400.00
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to accept the low bid of $19,300.00 by Dennis Environmental Operations, for the removal
of all hazardous materials and household items located at 841 49th Ave and 4243 5th St NE; and
furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Dennis Environmental Bid
2. Hummingbird Environmental Bid
3. Contract
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EDA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CONTRACT FOR
REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS, MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND
OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FROM 841 49TH AVE NE AND 4243 5TH ST NE,
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
For valuable consideration as set forth below, this Contract dated the __ day of June, 2023,
is made and entered into between the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of
Columbia Heights, a public body corporate and political created pursuant to the laws of the State
of Minnesota ("EDA") and Dennis Environmental Operations, a Minnesota Limited Liability
Company ("Contractor").
1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Contractor hereby promises and agrees to perform and comply with all the provisions of
this Contract and the Proposal dated May 15, 2023, prepared by Contractor attached hereto as
Exhibit A for the removal of asbestos-containing materials, trash, personal items, and removal of
other hazardous materials in preparation for demolition of the residential properties located at 841
49th Ave and 4243 5th St NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota (“Properties”). The survey prepared
by Angstrom Analytical, Inc. dated April 12, 2023 (“Survey”) identifies certain hazardous
materials that shall be removed by Contractor from the Property and is attached hereto as Exhibit
B. The Contract, Proposal and Survey shall comprise the total agreement of the parties hereto. No
oral order, objection, or claim by any party to the other shall affect or modify any of the terms or
obligations contained in this Contract.
2. THE WORK
The work to be performed by Contractor under this Contract (hereinafter the "Work"), is
defined in the Proposal as removal of asbestos-containing materials, trash, personal items, and
removal of hazardous and solid waste materials identified on the Survey and in the bid request, in
preparation for demolition of the residence located on the Property. As part of the Work,
Contractor agrees to remove all excess material from the Property.
3. CONTRACT PRICE
The EDA agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $19,300.00 in exchange for Contractor
furnishing labor and materials for the Work at the Property, payable within 30 days of Contractor’s
completion of the Work.
Contractor may start work on this project upon its execution of this Contract.
4. COMPLETION DATE/LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Contractor shall complete all Work on or before July 31, 2023. ("Completion Date"). Due
to the difficulty in ascertaining and establishing the actual damages which the EDA would sustain,
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liquidated damages are specified as follows for failure of Contractor to complete his performance
under this Contract by the Completion Date: for every calendar day that the Contract shall remain
uncompleted beyond the Completion Date of July 31, 2023., Contractor shall pay the EDA $50.00
per day as liquidated damages.
5. INSURANCE
Before beginning actual work under this Contract, Contractor shall submit to the EDA and
obtain the EDA's approval of a certificate of insurance on Standard Form C.I.C.C.-701 or ACORD
25 forms, showing the following insurance coverage, and listing the EDA and City as a loss payee
under the policies:
a. General Contractor Liability: $1,000,000.00
b. Workman's Compensation: Statutory Amounts
This certificate must provide for the above coverages to be in effect from the date of the Contract
until 30 days after the Completion Date, and must provide the insurance coverage will not be
canceled by the insurance company without 30 day’s written notice to the EDA of intent to cancel.
The certificate must further provide that Contractor’s insurance coverage is primary coverage
notwithstanding any insurance coverage carried by the City or EDA that may apply to injury or
damage relating to the maintenance or repair of the City streets or rights-of-way by either the City,
EDA or any employee, agent, independent contractor or any other person or entity retained by the
City or EDA to perform the services described herein. All insurance is subject to the review and
approval of the Columbia Heights City Attorney.
6. LAWS, REGULATIONS AND SAFETY
Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
applicable to performance under this Contract. Contractor shall provide adequate signs and/or
barricades, and will take all necessary precautions for the protection of the Work and the safety of
the public.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the
EDA, its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses,
including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of
Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury,
sickness, disease or death, or to injury or to destruction of tangible property (other than the Work
itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2) is caused in whole or in part by any
negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed
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by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not
it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
8. ASSIGNMENT
Contractor shall not assign or transfer, whether by an assignment or novation or otherwise,
any of its rights, duties, benefits, obligations, liabilities or responsibilities without prior written
consent of the EDA.
9. NOTICE
The address and telephone number of Contractor for purposes of giving notices and any
other purpose under this Contract shall be 551 Topping St, St. Paul, MN 55103, 651-488-4835.
The address of the EDA for purposes of giving notices and any other purposes under this
Contract shall be 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Contract have hereunto set their hands and
seals as of the day and year first above written.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
By: ____________________________________
Kavin Hansen
Its: Executive Director
Dennis Environmental Operations
By: ____________________________________
Its: ____________________________________
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 06/05/2023
ITEM: Habitat for Humanity Presentation on 4243 5th Street.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 6/5/23
BACKGROUND:
At the March 6th EDA meeting, the EDA approved the purchase of 4243 5th Street. The purchase of the
property accomplished two goals. First, the use of TIF from the C8 “zombie District” obligated the district to
keep it alive and allowed the EDA to continue to utilize its pooled funds. Second, the project offered a unique
opportunity for the EDA to work towards its goal of providing affordable home ownership in the community.
As part of the initial presentation, staff floated the idea of selling the lot to Habitat for Humanity which would
then build a single-family home on the site.
At the June 5th meeting, the EDA will be receiving a presentation from Habitat for Humanity highlighting their
organization, plans for the site, and the possible designs available for the house that would be built. Other
than the presentation, staff would like to confirm the EDA’s intention to continue with the project and
establish the next steps for moving forward.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Habitat for Humanity Presentation
2. Location Map of 4243 5th Street
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Overview and Project
Proposals for 4243 5th St NE
June 5, 2023
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Bring people together to create, preserve,
and promote affordable homeownership and
advance racial equity in housing.Mi
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An equitable Twin Cities region where all families have
access to the transformational power of homeownership.Vi
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Rooted in Faith and
Community Inspired by Hope Committed to
Anti-Racism Driven to Innovate
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Home Locations
Since 1985
1,567 families
have bought homes
in 65 cities
across the metro area
Data through June 30, 2021
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About families who buy homes with Habitat
16%25%59%
Home Locations
Minneapolis St. Paul Suburban
4-year data: July 2016 –June 2020
Average household size:
4–5 family members
Average household income:
$58,000
Homebuyer professions include:
•bus driver
•x-ray technician
•line worker
•educator
•hospital staff
•personal care asst.62%
12%
12%
5%
3%
3%
3%
0.18%
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
East or West African
White (non-Hispanic)
Asian
African Amer. or Black
Multi-Racial
Chose not to respond
White (Hispanic)
Indigenous Amer.
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4243 5th St NE –summary
•City-owned lot slated for fire department training (Fall of 2023) and
subsequent demolition and re-development
•Construction on new single-family house with 2-stall detached garage
beginning as early as Spring 2024
•Neighboring homes are a variety of ramblers, split-entries, and 1.5-
story single-family houses.
•Lot is ~40’ wide and R-1 side setbacks are 7’ from adjacent property
lines.
•Alley access for new garage.
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4243 5th St NE –additional context
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Notable Habitat standards
•Energy Star and Zero Energy Ready Certified
•Solar array ready
•Indoor Air Plus certified
•Low flow plumbing fixtures
•Better than industry standard blower door test results and
HERS scores.
•High efficiency appliances, including Heat Recovery Ventilator
•Resilient, high-quality interior and exterior finishes
•SmartSide
•Luxury Vinyl Tile
•Andersen windows
•GAF roofing products
•Active radon mitigation systems and draintile/sump pumps
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New House Option 1
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New House Option 2
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New House Option 3
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Questions and comments?
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Thank you!
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4243 5th
Owner Information:
Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believ ed to be acc urate, b ut accura cy is not gu aran teed. This is not a legal docume nt and sho uld not besubstituted for a title searc h, apprais al, survey, or for zoning verification.
Date: 5/31/20231:600Anoka County GIS
BELL CHARLES H & LAU RE N M
4243 5TH ST NE
COLUMBIA HEIGH TS
MN
55421
Parce l Information:
35-3 0-24-2 4-0049
4243 5TH ST NE
MN
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
55421
MANDY MEISNER
0.11Approx. Acres:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS
Commissioner:
Plat:
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