HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-2024 City Council Meeting Packet
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
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
6:00 PM
AMENDED AGENDA
AGENDA AMENDED ON 5/28/24 TO ADD ITEMS D AND E,
AND POSTPONE ITEM 7.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft TeamsMeeting at
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of the public may view the meeting live at columbiaheightsmn.gov/watch. For questions, please call the
Administration Department at 763-706-3610.
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.
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 e veryone,
today and in the future.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and just ice for
all."
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. Presentation of 2024 Outstanding Citizen and Business Award.
B. Arbor Month Proclamation.
C. May Public Works Week Proclamation.
D. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month Proclamation.
E. National Cities, Towns and Villages Month Proclamation.
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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. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the
statement of all items.)
1. Approve the May 6, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the May 6, 2024 City Council Work Session Meet ing minutes.
2. Approve the May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
3. Accept January 18, 2024 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the January 18, 2024 Charter Commission Meeting minutes.
4. Accept April 1st, 2024, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the April 1st, 2024, EDA Meeting Minutes.
5. Accept April 3, 2024 Library Board Minutes
MOTION: Move to Accept the Library Board minutes from April 3, 2024
6. Accept April 9, 2024 Sustainability Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the April 9, 2024 Sustainability Commission minutes.
7. REMOVED (Postponed to June 10, 2024) Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1696, an
Ordinance amending Chapter 9.106 General Development Standards (M) to establish
Tree Preservation and Planting Standards.
8. Second Reading of Ordinance 1698, Creating a Housing Trust Fund Within the City of
Columbia Heights, and Designating the EDA as the Fund’s Administrator.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No.1698, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No.1698, being an ordinance establishing a Housi ng
Trust Fund, and designating the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority as the
administrator of the fund, and direct staff to send a summary of the ordinance as
presented, for publication in the legal newspaper.
9. Approve Permits for the 2024 Jamboree.
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to close Huset Parkway from 39th to 40th Avenues
beginning Tuesday afternoon, June 25, through Sunday, June 30, 2024.
MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the
Jamboree Parade to be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM for the
following streets: 45th Avenue to Quincy Street, south to 40th Avenue, west to 5th Street.
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MOTION: Move to authorize fireworks at dusk on Saturday, June 29, 2024, and to waive
the Fire Department fireworks display permit fee.
10. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May
28th 2024, as presented.
11. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for May
28, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
12. 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 $1,415,322.85.
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 atten ding virtually 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.
13. Adopt Resolution 2024-44 for Abatement.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2024 -44,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-44, a Resolution of the City Council for the City
of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of
ordinance violations pursuant to City Code of the property owned by Brandon Gilbert
(hereinafter "Owner of Record").
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
14. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1697, an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.107 Specific
Development Standards (16) Day Care Centers.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1697, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance Amendment No. 1697, an Ordinance amending
chapter 9.107 Specific Development Standards (16) of the City Code of 2005 to amend the
on-site outdoor play area requirement for child day care centers, and direct staff to send a
copy of the ordinance as presented for publication in the legal newspaper.
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Bid Considerations
15. Adopt Resolution 2024-42 Being A Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract
For 2024 Concrete Alley Construction, City Project 2406.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-42, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-42 being a resolution accepting bids and
awarding the 2024 Concrete Alley Construction, City Project 2406 to IDC Automatic of Coon
Rapids, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of
$1,016,455.59 with $996,455.59 from Fund 415.6400 and $20,000 from Fund 653.9699;
and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the
same.
New Business and Reports
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 address and 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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PROCLAMATION
ARBOR DAY – ARBOR MONTH
WHEREAS: Trees and forest soils keep our lakes and streams clean by absorbing and
filtering pollutants and sediments; and
WHEREAS: Forest soils prevent flooding and reduce stormwater by capturing and
storing rainwater and snowmelt, which is then slowly released to our lakes, streams, and
groundwater; and
WHEREAS: Careful management of our forests is one of the best ways to protect
drinking water and reduce the cost of water treatment; and
WHEREAS: Sound management of forested public lands surrounding the
Mississippi River ensures clean drinking water for more than one million
Minnesotans; and
WHEREAS: About three-quarters of Minnesotans get their drinking water from the
forested parts of the state; and
WHEREAS: Planting trees is a natural and easy way to keep our water clean; and
WHEREAS: The last Friday in April, and throughout the month of May,
Minnesotans pay special tribute to our trees as natural resources and rededicate
ourselves to the vitality of our forests.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Friday, April 26, 2024 as:
ARBOR DAY
And, the month of May 2024, as Arbor Month in the City of Columbia Heights.
DATED: This 28th day of May, 2024
Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula
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Item B.
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Proclamation
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizen’s
everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of
public works systems and programs such as water, sewer, streets and highways, parks, public buildings,
solid waste collection, and snow removal; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and
services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and
construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff Public Works departments
is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they
perform,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do
hereby proclaim the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024 as
“NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”
in the City of Columbia Heights, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions
that public works officials make every day to protect our health, safety, comfort and quality of life.
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Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula
(Seal)
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Item C.
PROCLAMATION
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month 2024
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a
progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease that impairs nerve cells, leading to the loss of
basic functions like walking and breathing; and
WHEREAS, around 30,000 Americans have ALS at any time, with 5,000 new cases
annually, and a person dies from ALS every 90 minutes; and
WHEREAS, ALS affects all races, sexes, ages, and ethnicities, with 90% of cases having no
family history and incidence expected to rise by 70% worldwide by 2040, with military
veterans being more likely to develop and die from ALS; and
WHEREAS, ALS has no cure, making access to new therapies, durable medical equipment,
and communication technologies crucial, with clinical trials playing a pivotal role in
evaluating new treatments and enhancing quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the 10th Anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge renews our commitment to
raising awareness and funding for ALS research, with the ALS Association having funded
over $154 million in research globally, supporting over 550 projects; and
WHEREAS, our commitment to finding a cure remains strong, aiming to make ALS a
livable disease until a cure is found; and
WHEREAS, ALS Awareness Month highlights the severe impact of ALS on individuals,
families, and communities, and acknowledges ongoing research to eradicate this disease;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby
proclaim the month of May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Columbia
Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. I urge all citizens to join in
supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with
those affected by this relentless disease.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
May 28, 2024
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Item D.
PROCLAMATION
National Cities, Towns and Villages Month, May 2024
Whereas, the National League of Cities (NLC) was founded in 1924 in Lawrence, Kansas, as
the American Municipal Association by state municipal leagues seeking national
representation for rapidly expanding municipalities; and
Whereas, the nonpartisan NLC is the oldest and largest organization representing over
19,000 cities, towns, and villages across the United States, working with 49 state municipal
leagues to strengthen local leadership, drive innovation, and influence federal policies
impacting local programs; and
Whereas, the NLC, as the voice of municipalities in Washington, DC, has successfully
advocated for federal legislative solutions and educated policymakers on local
implementation; and
Whereas, Columbia Heights is a proud NLC member, benefiting from its research, technical
expertise, federal advocacy, and opportunities to learn from other local governments; and
Whereas, local governments are the foundation of American democracy, providing 336
million residents with accountable, responsive, inclusive, ethical, and transparent
governance, and have been essential in transforming the United States into a leading global
nation; and
Whereas, Columbia Heights became a village in 1898 (established by the Anoka County
Board of Commissioners), Columbia Heights City Charter was adopted in 1921 and is
proudly served by Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula, Council Members Connie Buesgens, KT
Jacobs, Rachel James, Justice Spriggs, and dedicated public servants;
Now, therefore, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby
proclaim May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of
America’s local governments and the NLC’s historic centennial anniversary in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, USA.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
May 28, 2024
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Item E.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Interim City Manager
Kevin Hansen
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, May 06, 2024
5:30 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Work Session Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on
Monday, May 6, 2024, in the Shared Vision Room, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Council President Buesgens at 5:45 pm.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula (arrived at 6:10); Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs;
Councilmember James, Councilmember Spriggs (departed at 6:35pm).
Also Present: Aaron Chirpich, Assistant City Manager / Community Development Director; Andrew
Boucher, City Planner; David Cullen, Interim Public Works Director; Mitch Forney, Community
Development Coordinator; Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Joe Kloiber,
Finance Director; Matt Markham, Police Chief; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kelli Wick, HR
Director
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. 8.106 - Chickens.
City Planner Andrew Boucher led a presentation on the current status of City Code 8.106
related to keeping chickens in the City. Additionally, Assistant City Manager Aaron Chirpich
clarified that the League of MN Cities has stated based on MN law that chickens are not to
be considered as livestock.
Councilmember Jacobs stated that she is not against chickens, but want s to address
concerns from residents. She feels that regulating chickens is the same as regulating the
number of pets that are allowed in the home. She wants to have licensing or permitting of
the keeping of chickens as it is in line with surrounding communities. She has received over
50 calls related to backyard chickens and feels that the calls are directed towards her
because other Councilmembers keep chickens.
Councilmember James and Councilmember Spriggs stated that they have not received
complaints and do not have a pressing need to move forward on the issue. Councilmember
James would like to utilize the existing components of City Code to enforce concerns
related to noise, and waste treatment.
Councilmember Buesgens asked about the staffing level needed to execute inspections.
She indicated that we do not license pets, so why would we license chickens. If we were to
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move forward, she would like to refine the ordinance to regulate how complaints are
managed and provide education to residents.
Assistant City Manager Chirpich stated that this would potentially fall under the City
Planner or property maintenance inspections.
Interim City Manager Hansen inquired if there are recent concerns related to Chickens that
Staff has taken. His concern was related to neighbor-to-neighbor disputes.
City Planner Bouche stated that there were a few concerns related to the topic.
Assistant Manager Chirpich recommended an amendment to the existing code, and this
process would flow through the Planning Commission. This process would take several
months and consultation with the City Attorney. Staff will also follow up on nuisance call
data related to this issue.
2. Liquor Store 3 Redesign.
Finance Director Joe Kloiber led the overall presentation on the options for the Store 3
Redesign to address the addition of a potential municipal marijuana sales space added in
the Wold Architecture Design.
Councilmember Jacobs was concerned about losing the original intent for the purchase of
the building.
Councilmember Buesgens would prefer option two, related to the costs of construction.
Finance Director Joe Kloiber stated that the situation with the flux in regulatory
environment would impact the repayment timeframe related to buildout of a dispensary.
He additionally reviewed updates related to the status of this in the MN State Legislature
to give information to address the concerns related to the buildout and implementation of
the statewide licensing requirements. The City would be able to obtain the space to open a
location faster than it would be able to build one out.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she felt options one and two were very similar, but that
option one is the best fit. She would also like to revisit rebranding TopValu and would like
to use the funds to refine what we are already doing.
Councilmember James prefers options one and two, and inquired if the increase in revenue
would cover the costs.
Finance Director Kloiber confirmed that recovering the costs and increasing sales is very
important, and he stated that the road closure on 37 th impacted Store Two immensely.
Doing the remodel for store three in advance of the construction on Central Avenue would
be critical.
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Mayor Márquez Simula would like to follow up with the past conversation related to mini
liquor bottles.
Finance Director Kloiber stated that it would be best not to restrict the product , but to take
the initiative to prevent litter. He stated that it was a profitable product.
The consensus of the Council was to move forward with design option one.
Added Agenda Item: Information from New Police Chief Markum.
Mayor Márquez Simula introduced Police Chief Markum and he gave a few updates related
to the updates in the department.
Councilmember James clarified that the information that is sent to the Council is generally
public data. She would like for Chief Markham to clearly state when things are not public
data / information when he emails.
Councilmember Buesgens followed up related to concerns for traffic enforcement.
Chief Markum clarified that Captain Johnston was following up with the newly appointed
Captain in charge of traffic enforcement on Central.
3. Status of Youth Commission.
Communication and Engagement Coordinator Will Rotler presented concerns related to
the status of the Youth Commission. Additionally, he gave information about the struggles
that the commissioners have encountered in attendance because of school and work
commitments, and that it might be good to add the members of the Youth Commission to
the existing city commissions instead of having a stand-alone Youth Commission.
Councilmember Buesgens asked about the continued engagement of the Youth
Commission. She is concerned that the Youth Commission did not have a specific task.
Rottler clarified that it can be hard to get commitments and quorums.
Councilmember James stated that she likes the idea of assigning Youth Commissioners to
the existing commissions.
Councilmember Jacobs would like to see the youth commissioners become non-voting
members of the existing commissions.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she was glad that the City tried this to get a feel for
what works best.
The consensus of the Council was to move forward with structuring youth involvement to
what the City of Eden Prairie currently does.
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4. Community Survey Questions for Murzyn Hall.
Interim City Manager Hansen led an overview of the results of the community survey from
2022, and focused on the feedback that the community gave related to wanting more of a
community center vs. event space. He proposed putting together questions with the
Communications team to gather feedback regarding programing and future use.
Councilmember Buesgens inquired about utilizing the kitchen space for food truck rental.
Director Windschitl addressed the question by saying that would interfere with the exi sting
rental of the event space.
The Council further refined the questions that they would like to move forward and gave
direction to Interim City Manager Hansen.
Mayor Márquez Simula would like to make sure that there is a disclaimer that this is for
future use, not immediate updates when the questions are ready to be directed to the
residents.
5. Bituminous Paving of Two City Lots.
Interim City Manager Hansen led a presentation of the two lots that need to be paved.
These lots are located at the Library as well as the space behind City Hall and the plans to
move forward with the process. This item will be placed on an upcoming Council Agenda
for approval.
6. Polling Place Locations.
Interim City Manager Hansen led the overview of the concerns that the school district
addressed to State Election Officials regarding the safety of students and impact to the
curriculum when the ISD 13 schools are used as a polling location.
The consensus of the Council was to wait until 2026 for updates to polling locations.
7. Council Corner.
Updates from council regarding schedules, information sharing and priorities for continued
education.
Proposed Resolution Urging the Department of Homeland Security to Grant Ecuador
Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Councilmember James inquired if the Council would be interested in adding this item
as a resolution for the Council’s approval. The council supported the addition of this
item to the May 13th City Council Meeting.
8. Old Business.
There was no outstanding items to review from the April work session.
9. Review of City Manager Contract
Patty Heminover, Baker Tilly Consultant led an overview of the process for pulling together
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a contract for current Assistant City Manager Chirpich to take on the position of City
Manager.
Assistant City Manager Chirpich stated that overall he has been reviewing options for
reducing risk for City Managers that had not been provided for in previous contracts.
The Council did not have any specific questions for Assistant City Manager Chirpich , and
after presenting the proposed contract to Council he left the room.
Heminover inquired if the Council was worried about any of the items that were presented
and would like additional direction from the Council on what direction the Council wants to
take with the contract.
Councilmember James inquired if there was anything in the contract that would be an issue
or something that has red flags. She was concerned with the 180-day period for removal
before and after an election.
Heminover clarified for the Council that there was nothing in the contract that would be an
issue, or something that is new.
Councilmember Buesgens stated that she liked the stability of 180 days before and after.
Heminover and HR Director Wick will review and give an update to the proposed language.
She will then get final information to the Council, the City Attorney and then finally to the
Assistant City Manager Chirpich.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:49
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, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, May 13, 2024
6:00 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday,
May 13, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember
James
Absent: Councilmember Spriggs
Also Present: Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Director/
Assistant City Manager; Mitchell Forney, Community Development Coordinator; Kevin Hansen, Interim
City Manager; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Scott Lepak, City Attorney; Kathy Cooper, City resident; Laurel
Deneen, City resident; Alexandra Giler Aquilar, City Resident; Angela Montero, City Resident; Jose
Narzaez, City resident; Dirk Schmitz, City resident; Rachel Yenko -Martinka, Property owner
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
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with l iberty and justice for
all."
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember James, to approve the Agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
1. Approve the April 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the April 22, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
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2. Accept July 5, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the July 5, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
3. Accept October 24, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the October 24, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
4. Accept the February 6, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the February 6, 2024 Planning Commissioning Meeting minutes.
5. Accept the April 2, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the April 2, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
6. Accept March 12, 2024 Sustainability Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the March 12, 2024 Sustainability Commission minutes.
7. Amending the Community Development Fee Schedule to Add Time of Sale Inspections.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-32, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2024-32, a resolution amending the 2024
Community Development fee schedule.
8. Approve Resolution 2024-40 Amending 2024 Budget (re Transfer of Funds).
MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-40, being a resolution amending
the 2024 budget to use certain additional revenue, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-40 being a Resolution amending the 2024
budget to use certain additional revenue.
9. Adopt Resolution 2024-43 Accepting State IIJA Match Funding Grant Agreement For Safe
Streets For All Citywide Safety Action Plan Development.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-43, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-43, being a resolution accepting MnDOT IIJA
Discretionary Match Program grant funding in the amount of up to $48,000 in state funding
to be used towards the match requirements of the federal SS4A program.
10. Award of Professional Services for Construction Surveying and Staking for 2024 Concrete
Alley Construction Project.
MOTION: Move to approve the proposal for Construction Su rveying and Staking for 2024
Concrete Alley Construction with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for an estimated cost of $18,300.00
appropriated from Fund 415.6400.43050.2406.
11. Annual declaration that the City of Columbia Heights does not waive the monetary limits
on the Municipal Tort Liability under Minnesota Statues, Section 466.04.
MOTION: Move to declare that the City of Columbia Heights does not waive the monetary
limits on the Municipal Tort Liability under Minnesota Statues, Section 466.04.
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12. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May
13th, 2024, as presented.
13. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for May
13, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
14. 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 fun ds
transfer in the amount of $2,324,614.98.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. First Reading of Ordinance 1698, Creating a Housing Trust Fund Within the City of
Columbia Heights, and Designating the EDA as the Fund’s Administrator.
Community Development Coordinator Forney noted that Ordinance 1698 would create a
Housing Trust Fund within the City and designate the EDA as the Fund’s administrator.
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature passed an omnibus housing
finance bill (HF2335/SF 2566). The bill earmarked millions of dollars for a variety of
agencies and programs dedicated to the current issues in the housing market. Article 5 of
the bill established the metropolitan region sales and use tax. This tax required the
Metropolitan Council to impose a metro sales tax of 0.25% on sales made in the
metropolitan counties or to a destination in the metropolitan counties. Funds received
from the tax are distributed: 25% to the State’s rental assistance program, 25% to the
metropolitan city aid account, and 50% to the metropolitan county aid account.
Community Development Coordinator Forney stated the metropolitan city account
disburses local affordable housing aid to cities via distribution factors. Calculations made as
of June 30th 2023, expect Columbia Heights to receive $260,089 annually. These numbers
are preliminary, and the City will not know how much it is set to receive until the funds are
released in June or July. These funds must be used for affordable housing initiatives or
projects and must qualify under the law. State law also establishes that all funds must be
spent on qualifying projects by December 31 of the third year after the aid was received.
This requirement can be bypassed if: the city can prove that by no fault of its own it could
not expend all the funds, the city places the received funds into a housing trust fund, and
the funds used from the trust fund go to qualified projects.
Community Development Coordinator Forney explained that cities can put the funds into a
housing trust fund which would prove the city has “spent” the funds. This allows cities
more time to distribute the funds on qualifying projects.
Community Development Coordinator Forney mentioned that the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency (MHFA) also received $4,800,000 money from 2023 legislative session for
their Local Housing Trust Fund Grants. The Local Housing Trust Fund Grant program is
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stricter than the affordable housing sales tax funds, but Staff see the local housing trust
funds purpose as a tool to develop and maintain affordable housing. This also opens the
fund for application to the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants. The EDA will discuss applying
to the grant program after establishment of the fund. Ordinance 1698 also designates the
EDA as the administrator of the fund. The City’s HRA has delegated its powers to the EDA
making the EDA best suited to administer the programs and projects the fund will be used
for. In the past the EDA has established and administered the City’s housing initiatives.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to close the
hearing and waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1698, there being ample copies available
to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to set the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1698, being an ordinance establishing a Housing Trust Fund, and
designating the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority as the administrator of
the fund, for May 28th, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember James expressed her excitement over how the money would be spent. She
added that the City is looking to create new projects as well as work on affordability and
fixing the aging housing stock. Mayor Márquez Simula added that she is grateful that the
City can be creative in the projects.
All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
16. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3857 Quincy Street NE.
City Planner Boucher stated on April 17, 2024, the owner of 3857 Quincy Street NE,
reached out to the Community Development Department requesting an exemption from
the single-family rental density cap. The property is located on Block 143 with six (6) single
family rentals out of 38 total single-family units and an allotment of four (4) single family
rentals. Section 1 of Ordinance 1685, which established the single -family rental density cap,
states that: “If the number of detached single-family dwellings 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.”
City Planner Boucher mentioned as it is the homeowners’ right to appeal to the Council.
Staff brought forth the appeal along with supporting documents for discussion and review.
If approved, Resolution 2024-034 would grant a temporary rental license exemption to the
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homeowner with a few additional requirements. The homeowner is required to complete
the license application process within 3 months from the passage of the resolution. This
puts a limit on how long they can take to bring the house into rental compliance if needed.
The temporary rental license will be valid for one year from the date that the license is
approved. This provides the homeowner and tenant the ability to rent the home for a full
one-year lease. After the term of the temporary license, the 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. Staff recommends to deny the application.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-034, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to deny
Resolution 2024-034, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 3857
Quincy Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 based on the applicant’s inability to
produce documents requested at the April 22, 2024 City Council meeting. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 4-0.
17. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 4314 7th Street NE.
City Planner Boucher explained that on May 1, 2024, the owner of 4314 7th Street NE,
reached out to the Community Development Department requesting an exemption from
the single-family rental density cap. The property is located on Block 70 with four (4) single
family rentals out of 23 total single-family units and an allotment of two (2) single family
rentals. The property owner will not be residing on the property.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if it was an income property. City Planner Boucher replied
that it would be and the property owner would be renting it out to a friend that will be the
property manager. Councilmember Jacobs asked if it would be a homestead. City Planner
Boucher replied that it would be.
Rachel Yenko-Martinka, property owner, explained that she has to partially travel for work
which is why she would not be able to reside in the home. In addition, having someone
rent the property would allow her to pay for the mortgage while she is away for work. She
added that she hopes to find a job that would allow her to build roots in the City.
Councilmember Jacobs asked Ms. Yenko-Martinka if the home would be her primary
residence. Ms. Yenko-Martinka replied that it would be. Councilmember Jacobs asked if
she could have roommates instead of having a rental property. Ms. Yenko-Martinka
explained that it would be helpful to have the door o pen for a rental property so she would
be able to protect herself and the renters since she might not personally know who is
residing in the home.
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Councilmember Jacobs asked Ms. Yenko-Martinka if there was someone available to live in
the home. Ms. Yenko-Martinka explained that if the rental license is approved, then she
has someone that would be able to move in. Councilmember Jacobs asked if that could
qualify as a roommate. Ms. Yenko-Martinka explained that she would like the ability to
rent out her room while she is traveling for work. City Planner Boucher added that the plan
would be for Ms. Yenko-Martinka’s friend to be the primary tenant, resident, and property
manager.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked Ms. Yenko-Martinka if she was hoping to rent out her room
month to month. Ms. Yenko-Martinka replied that she was hoping to do that.
Councilmember Buesgens explained that if Ms. Yenko-Martinka received approval of the
license, she would have to file as non-homestead and would have to pay higher taxes as a
landlord.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked when the property was purchased. Ms. Yenko-Martinka
replied that she closed on the property in December.
Councilmember Jacobs asked Ms. Yenko-Martinka if she was traveling as much for work
during the time she was purchasing the home. Ms. Yenko-Martinka replied that she was
and has the intention of changing jobs. Councilmember Jacobs noted that the job change
has not occurred yet. She encouraged Ms. Yenko-Martinka to put things in place that may
affect the homestead tax and to make a decision about that before moving forward. Ms.
Yenko-Martinka mentioned that if the application was approved, she would make sure to
look into all of the information before moving onto the next step.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted if the rental license was granted, there is a time limit on how
long the property can be rented for and after two years, Ms. Yenko-Martinka would need
to live on the property.
Councilmember James mentioned that she is in favor of the exemption.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-038, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to adopt
Resolution 2024-038, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4314 7th
Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
18. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 4356 Quincy Street NE.
City Planner Boucher stated on April 28, 2024, the owner of 4356 Quincy Street NE,
reached out to the Community Development Department requesting an exemption from
the single-family rental density cap. The property is located on Block 123 with three (3)
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single family rentals out of 20 total single-family units and an allotment of two (2) single
family rentals.
Councilmember Buesgens noted in the application it mentions that a tenant was moved
from 4205 Quincy Street NE to 4356 Quincy Street NE in September. She asked if the
applicant had a rental license during that time.
Councilmember James noted in the applicant’s email, it states that the property owner is
looking to sell the property to the current occupant of the home which means that
someone other than the property owner is occupying the home at this time.
Councilmember Buesgens added that someone is living there as a tenant and not a
roommate without a rental license.
City Planner Boucher explained that the property owner currently has a rental license for
the 4205 Quincy Street NE property but not for the 4356 Quincy Street NE property. Mayor
Márquez Simula mentioned that the applicants email indicates that a tenant was moved to
the 4356 Quincy Street NE property while the property owner did not have a rental license.
City Planner Boucher noted that the rental license for 4356 Quincy Street NE expired on
April 30. 2024. Councilmember Buesgens asked if the property owner did not get the
applicant in time for the 30 days to roll over the rental license. Community Development
Coordinator Forney explained that the Ordinance states that if a single -family rental is sold,
it lapses and it is required to re-enter the rental license process.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if the home was purchased as an investment property.
Community Development Coordinator Forney replied that it was purchased as an
investment property as an LLC. The property owner did not do his homework on if the
license would transfer as an LLC. Councilmember James noted that the applicant reached
out to the City on April 25, 2024 which was before the rental license lapsed. She added that
the property owner may not have been collecting rent illegally.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked if the property owner wanted the rental license until the new
owner can afford the down payment. City Planner Boucher replied that was correct and the
new owner would have a minimum of the one year period. There would be an ability to
apply for the rental license for an additional year. The applicant has the intentional to
transfer the property to the current occupant.
Councilmember Jacobs expressed her concern that the applicant purchased the home as an
income property, he was not present at the City Council meeting, and that he moved
someone into the property as a tenant. City Planner Boucher explained that the applicant
reached out to the City before the license was expired.
Councilmember Jacobs explained that the rental license stopped when the property was
purchased in September 2023. It was not until the rental license renewal was due in April
when it was caught that there was no rental license on the property. She asked if there was
no rental license on the property from September until April. City Planner Boucher replied
that that was correct. Councilmember Jacobs noted that there are other options such as
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contract for deed, or keep the tenant in the property that had a rental license on it. She
mentioned that she would be troubled to approve the rental license.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-039, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution
2024-039, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving
the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4356 Quincy Street
NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. All Nays, Motion Failed 0-4.
Ordinances and Resolutions
19. Temporary Protected Status Resolution.
Councilmember James explained that the Temporary Protected Status Resolution is an
opportunity for the City to call on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to add the
Country of Ecuador to the list of the other 16 nations that already receive temporary
protection status. This would allow an opportunity for those who come from Ecuador going
through the immigration system to receive work permits and be free from deportation
while they wait for their court date. Minnesota has received many immigrants from
Ecuador.
Councilmember James read Resolution 2021-41.
Jose Narvaez, City resident, stated he has lived in Columbia Heights for more than 30 years.
He explained that he has not been able to retire because he is undocumented. He has
considered returning to Ecuador many times but due to the instability in Ecuador, he has
remained in the United States of America. He asked the community for their support.
Alexandra Giler Aquilar, City resident explained that she had to flee from Ecuador because
she sent someone to jail for molesting her daughter. Due to the jail in Ecuador, they sent
people to harass her and her family. The people running jails in Ecuador are very powerful
and it is not safe. She added that she hoped the Resolution would go through so that she
could be safe here.
Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that the speakers were brave and belong to the City.
She thanked Councilmember James for bringing the Resolution to the Council work session.
She added that WCCO has done a video on the Columbia Heights school districts on how
the district is embracing new residents. She encouraged the community watch it by
googling WCCO Columbia Heights Spanish Speaking.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to read and approve
Resolution 2024-41, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
calling for temporary protected status for Ecuadorian Immigrants. All Ayes, Motion Carried
4-0.
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20. Minor Subdivision for 5085 Central Avenue NE.
City Planner Boucher stated the Architects Partnership, LTD on behalf of Chase Bank and La
Casita, has requested approval of a Minor Subdivision proposing to split a portion of the La
Casita parking lot into two separate parcels and in preparation of const ruction of a new
3,365 square foot banking facility with a drive-thru ATM on the proposed parcel located at
5085 Central Avenue NE (between 51st Ave/CT NE and Central Avenue NE).
City Planner Boucher noted the applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing 1.67 acre
parcel and remove 52 of the 135 parking spaces on-site to create two separate lots. The
subject site is located at the northern end of the municipal boundary along Central Avenue
and the surrounding adjacent properties are all zoned for Comme rcial use through the
General Business District; further to the south, east, and west of those commercial
properties are pockets of multi-family, duplexes, and single-family residential zoning
adjacent to Central Avenue. The subject site is zoned, General Business District, and the
use as a financial institution with a drive-thru ATM is permitted use in the district subject to
Specific Development Standards 9.107 (18) for a drive-up facility.
City Planner Boucher explained the proposed subdivision would reduce the required
parking for the restaurant to 83 parking spaces which is below the minimum requirements
of 91 parking spaces for the restaurant, a deficit of 8 spaces. A total of 11 parking spaces
are required for the financial institution, one (1) per 300 gross floor area; the applicant is
proposing 14 parking spaces creating a combined deficit of 5 spaces. A shared parking
agreement is a necessary condition of approval subject to approval by the City Attorney
and filed with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office within 60 days after approval of the
shared parking use to ensure that both uses have compliant parking. As conditioned, the
proposed minor subdivision meets subdivision regulations in accordance with City Code.
City Planner Boucher mentioned that as part of the code analysis, the lot area, width,
building and parking setback requirements per 9.100.C and subdivision regulations per
9.116 of the Zoning Ordinance have been satisfied.
City Planner Boucher reviewed the findings of fact. Section 9.104 (K) of the Zoning Code
outlines specific conditions for the City Council to approve a minor subdivision as follows:
1. The proposed subdivision of land will not result in more than three lots.
The proposed subdivision will result in two conforming lots.
2. The proposed subdivision of land does not involve the vacation of existing easements.
No vacation of existing easements will occur as a result of the minor subdivision.
3. All lots to be created by the proposed subdivision conform to lot area and width
requirements established for the zoning district in which the property is located.
Both newly created lots will conform to the lot width and lot area requirements of the
applicable GBGeneral Business zoning designation.
4. The proposed subdivision does not require the dedication of public rights-of-way for
the purpose of gaining access to the property.
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The proposed subdivision does not require the dedication of public rights-of-way for
the purpose of gaining access to the property.
5. The property has not previously been divided through the minor subdivision
provisions of this article.
The subject property has not previously been subdivided via a minor subdivision
process.
6. The proposed subdivision does not hinder the conveyance of land.
The proposed subdivision will not hinder the conveyance of land.
7. The proposed subdivision does not hinder the making of assessments or the keeping
of records related to assessments.
The proposed subdivision is not expected to hinder the making of assessments or the
keeping of records related to assessments.
8. The proposed subdivision meets all the design standards specified in Section 9.116.
As a condition of minor subdivision approval, all applicable design standards of Section
9.116 of the Zoning ordinance must be satisfied.
City Planner Boucher noted that Staff have coordinated with the City Engineer and the Fire
Department. The Staff review finds that the proposed Minor Subdivision application meets
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as conditioned:
1. A shared parking agreement between La Casita and Chase Bank shall be proposed and
subject to approval by the City Attorney and filed with the Anoka County Recorder’s
Office within 60 days after approval of the shared parking use to ensure that both uses
have compliant parking.
2. The applicant shall be responsible for filing the approved subdivision with the Anoka
County Recorder’s Office. The approved minor subdivision shall become invalid if the
subdivision is not filed with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office within one year of the
date of City Council Approval.
3. The applicant shall adhere to the requirements and comments provided by the City
Public Works and Engineering Departments in a memo dated April 17, 2024. The
applicant is responsible for filing and recording any proposed easements with Anoka
County Recorder’s Office.
4. A cross access easement for vehicular movement is required to be filed and recorded
with Anoka County Recorder’s Office to provide access perpetually for all current and
future owners.
Councilmember Buesgens asked what the history was on how La Casita and Chase began
discussions. City Planner Boucher replied that he does not know how discussion began but
Chase pursued La Casita and that they came to an agreement together.
Councilmember Buesgens noted that she is not concerned with the parking. City Planner
Boucher agreed and added that the peak hours for both businesses occur at different
times.
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Mayor Márquez Simula agreed and noted that many people pick up to go orders from
restaurants now.
Councilmember James expressed her excitement at seeing development on Central
Avenue. She noted that the Planning Commission voted 7 -0 to approve and that she trusts
the Planning Commission members. City Planner Boucher noted that the project is zoned
as Opportunity in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted that the project is an opportunity for landscaping
development. City Planner Boucher added that the developer is proposing to reduce about
2,000 square feet of impervious surface as well as proposing to keep some trees and plant
additional ones. He mentioned that they are committed to sustainability.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-036, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve
Resolution 2024-036, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving a Minor Subdivision for the property located at 5085 Central Avenue NE, within
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, subject to certain conditions stated in the
resolution. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
21. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1696, an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.106 General
Development Standards (M) to establish Tree Preservation and Planting Standards.
City Planner Boucher explained at the April work session, City Council discussed a potential
amendment to City Code 9.106 General Development Standards in relation to amending
Landscape and Screening Requirements to include Tree Preservation and Planting
Standards and directed the City Planner and Urban Forester to prepare a zoning te xt
amendment for the May 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Tree preservation
ordinances were examined by peer-reviewing other cities such as Fridley, New Hope,
Shakopee, St. Anthony’s Village, Maple Grove, and Minneapolis for key components.
Fridley, St. Anthony’s Village, and Minneapolis do not have tree preservation ordinances.
Additionally, Staff have consulted with the League of Minnesota Cities and the City Forester
for their guidance on what a model ordinance should include.
City Planner Boucher mentioned that Staff felt that it was necessary to mend the existing
ordinance to establish a process to include the City Forester in development review and
adopt standards aligned with industry and agency best practices as well as reflecting the
securities and letter of credit language seen across the municipalities. The current
Ordinance does not reflect the most up to date information, standards or processes that
ensure successfully mature tree canopies or preservation of the existing canopy.
City Planner Boucher stated the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in F.P. Development, LLC
vs. Charter Township of Canton, Michigan found that, Canton’s ordinance classification of
certain trees as “significant trees”, created permitting requirements, restricted tre e
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removal, and required mitigation for removal. A property owner that removed trees was
required to either pay into a town fund or replant trees; the town enforced action against a
developer that removed 159 trees and argued that, under the ordinance, the developer
had to replant trees or pay the town approximately $50,000. The 6th Circuit found that the
ordinance violated the Fifth Amendment’s “unconstitutional conditions” doctrine, if a
permit is conditioned on the waiver of constitutional rights, then the local government
permitting may be found unconstitutional. Local governments may choose whether and
how a permit applicant mitigates developmental impacts, but they must establish an
“essential nexus and rough proportionality to those impacts” and “make some sort of
individualized determination that the required mitigation is related both in nature and
extent to the impact of the proposed development.”
City Planner Boucher reviewed the required findings for the zoning text amendment.
1. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single
property owner
3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property
within the general area of the property are compatible with the proposed zoning
classification.
4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the
general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property
was placed in its current zoning classification.
Councilmember Buesgens explained that she is in favor of the Ordinance. She clarif ied that
the Ordinance does not apply to residential properties. City Planner Boucher replied that it
does apply to residential properties. It applies to everything that requires a survey.
Councilmember Buesgens noted that during the Planning Commission meeting, a resident
mentioned that they were sad that their neighbor cut down all of their trees so that they
did not have to deal with the leaves. She suggested that Staff consider having an
educational pamphlet to educate the community about the importance of trees.
Mayor Márquez Simula added that it could be helpful to include how various trees drop
their leaves so home owners can know what type of tree they would prefer.
Councilmember James mentioned that she has spoken with quite a few community
members about the Ordinance. Many are in favor of the Ordinance while others have
questions regarding if a tree is in the way of a house and being able to remove and replant
a tree. She asked where people can go if they have detailed questions. City Planner
Boucher replied that it would apply to trees that are within 10 feet of the building footprint
and are identified as protected trees. Questions can go to the City Forester.
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Councilmember Jacobs asked if the Ordinance addressed any diseased trees on properties.
City Planner Boucher replied that there is a section that addresses how to remove diseased
trees.
Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that this is case-by-case and the goal is not to stop
someone from developing a space. The goal is more to avoid someone from clearing all of
the trees on a property where trees could have been saved. She added that the City desires
to work with people. She mentioned that the City values trees and is a Tree City.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember James, to waive the reading
of Ordinance No. 1696, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to set the second
reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 1696, an Ordinance amending chapter 9.106 General
Development Standards (M) of the City Code of 2005 to establish Tree Preservation and
Planting Standards, for May 28, 2024. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
22. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1697, an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.107 Specific
Development Standards (16) Day Care Centers.
City Planner Boucher explained that JDA Design Architects, Inc. representing Mohamed
Abdulle has requested approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend Specific
Development Standards in City Code 9.107 for Day Care Centers. The applicant is proposing
to modify (16)(c): a requirement for child day care centers to provide at least 75 sq. ft. of
outdoor play area for each child under care to allow for the submission of a written plan to
use an adjacent public park to satisfy this requirement subject to approval by the City
Manager or their designee. The proposed text amendment would make the City Code less
restrictive and bring local requirements into alignment with MN State Statute 9502.0425
(Physical Environment) which allows day cares to use public parks if the on -site play areas
are not sufficient.
City Planner Boucher stated that Staff have worked with the owner of 2201 37th Avenue
NE, a block south of Prestemon Park, on a proposed child day care center building permit
application through administrative review under the current code requirements providing
a 2,700 sq. ft. on-site play area as well as on the proposed zoning text amendment which
would allow the applicant to serve a greater number of children. The proposed zoning text
amendment changes the child day care outdoor play area language to reflect the standards
that allow adult day care facilities to use an adjacent park subject to approval of a written
plan reviewed by the City Manager or their designee. The applicant is prepared to move
forward with building the on-site play area, but that would limit the occupancy of the day
care center; whereas, if the zoning text amendment were approved, then they would be
able to increase their occupancy.
City Planner Boucher mentioned that Staff examined existing day care facilities and their
outdoor play areas, zoning districts that allow child and adult day care facilities as uses, and
identifying parks that would be within the 1,500-foot distance from any commercially
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zoned properties to better understand the impact of the proposed zoning text
amendment. There are approximately 11 existing day care centers that the amendment
would apply to, but each of these centers appears to provide on -site play areas or are on a
site, such as a place of worship or school facility, that has those facilities readily available.
Existing day care centers would be able to expand their operations if their occupancy is
currently limited by the on-site play area, but this amendment would likely be more
applicable to future day care centers.
City Planner Boucher stated Staff also examined the city code requirements of Andover, Big
Lake, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Richfield, Roseville, and Saint Paul to better
understand how cities are regulating day care facilities in relation to MN State Statute
9502.0425. Cities such as Andover, Richfield, and Roseville do not have specific
development standards for day care centers and adhere to the state requirements. Big
Lake, Maple Grove, and Saint Paul require play areas for day cares to be enclosed with a
fence. Minneapolis allows for public parks to be used accessory to a childcare center.
City Planner Boucher noted that the proposed zoning text amendment would not be
applicable to every City park, only City parks that are within 1,500 feet of a commercially
zoned property where a future child day care center could propose a written plan to use
one of the parks. The remaining parks are either outside the distance allowed for a day
care to use the park or do not have any commercial zones where a child day care center
would be allowed. The parks that were identified and property owners within 350 feet of
the identified parks were sent a notice of the Public Hearing are:
Edgemoor Park
Gauvitte Park
Huset Park
Labelle Park
Prestemon Park
Sullivan Lake Park
City Planner Boucher reviewed the required findings for the zoning text amendment.
1. The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies establishing and maintaining a strong
sense of community, strengthening the identity and image of the community as a
desirable place to live, work, and play, and promoting the safety of residents and
ensure a safe environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable roadway
users as some of the land use goals and policies.
2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single
property owner
The amendment is in the public interest and not solely for the benefit of a single
property owner as the property owner has demonstrated a willingness to comply
with the current code requirements and this has been a barrier to entry for
numerous perspective day care providers to the extent that a previous zoning text
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amendment was approved for adult day care facilities. The proposed amendment
will allow for more child care capacity and remove a barrier to entry for future day
care providers while also providing the City with greater understanding how public
parks are being used.
3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property
within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the
proposed zoning classification.
The amendment is not to change the zoning classification of a particular property
and the existing use is compatible with the general area of the property.
4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the
general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such
property was placed in its current zoning classification.
The amendment is not to change the zoning classification of a particular property.
City Planner Boucher explained that the Public Works Department, Police Department, and
Fire Department have been provided copies of the application mate rials and had no
concerns regarding the amendment to allow child day care facilities to use a public park in
lieu of an on-site play area. The Building Official provided a memorandum of understanding
regarding accessible playground equipment at day care facilities. The City Attorney does
not have any concerns regarding liability as these businesses are required to carry
appropriate insurance to cover any potential damages. Furthermore, there does not
appear to be an ability for the City to require a waiver of liability.
City Planner Boucher mentioned that it is the opinion of Staff that the proposed zoning text
amendment, as presented, is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and would
bring City Code requirements in alignment with MN State Statute 95 02.0425 governing the
physical environments of day care facilities. The proposed text amendment is identical to a
previous zoning ordinance amendment from 2017 that was approved by City Council and
the requirement of an approved written plan will benefit p roviders as well as the City to
ensure that public access of the parks is not compromised.
City Planner Boucher noted in this regard, the following Zoning Ordinance modification to
City Code 9.107 Specific Development Standards is recommended by Staff and is
highlighted in red:
1. The existing specific development standards for Day Care Centers shall be amended to
include additional language for “child day care facilities” that specifies that if a subject
property does not have sufficient outdoor play area on -site, then the property owner
must submit a written proposal that demonstrates that recreational activities for adults
under the facility’s care will be provided off-site subject to approval or denial by the
City Manager or their designee.
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(C) Specific development standards. The following uses are subject to specific development
standards:
(16) Day care center
(c) For child day care facilities, at least 75 square feet of outdoor play area shall
be provided for each child under care. If there is not sufficient space for an
outdoor play area on-site, then the property owner must submit a written
proposal that demonstrates recreational activities for children under the
facility’s care will be provided off-site within 1,500 feet of the facility.
Councilmember Buesgens noted that she attended the Planning Commission meeting as
the City Council liaison and learned that there are 15 day care centers in the City at this
time. There were people in attendance that were both in favor and against this Ordinance.
Those that were against the Ordinance had concerns regarding liability and the number of
children being brought to a park. Notices were sent to about 1,000 residents. She asked if
there were restrooms at the parks for the children. Interim City Manager Hansen replied
that there are portable restrooms at the parks. Councilmember Buesgens asked if t hey
were near the playground since that is where children would be playing. City Manager
Hansen replied that he did not know where each restroom was located at each park and
agreed with Councilmember Buesgens concerns regarding restroom placement.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if the City would be amenable to offering if the Ordinance
passed. Interim City Manager Hansen replied that the City would be.
Councilmember James asked City Planner Boucher to share more about how schools may
use the public parks. City Planner Boucher replied that there is a section in the State Code
reference that allows schools to use public recreational facilities such as parks.
Councilmember Jacobs explained that she does not have an issue with adult day care use
but has some concerns with child day care using the facilities such as getting the children to
and from the park. She noted that the Building Official recommends to keep playgrounds
on site of daycares and that it holds a lot of weight for that to be the recommendation. City
Planner Boucher explained that a lot of those concerns are in regard s to accessibility and
those concerns would remain whether or not the Ordinance was passed.
Councilmember Jacobs referenced the Building Official’s memo that states day cares
should provide equipment that would best serve the children in their care. City Planner
Boucher replied that the current applicant has a building permit and are comfortable
meeting either standard. Councilmember Jacobs asked how big the daycare site was. City
Planner Boucher replied that the day care would have a maximum of 37 children based on
the outdoor play area. It would be a maximum of 60-61 children without the outdoor play
area.
Councilmember Buesgens mentioned that the residents who were in favor of the day care
facility noted that the day care facility is very concerned about the children’s safety and
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would not do something to jeopardize the safety of them. It is their job to come up with a
plan to maintain the safety of children and they have already discussed which children
would be allowed to go to the playground.
City Planner Boucher explained that the City can revoke the use of the public play area to
day cares if they are not following the requirements wh ich would incentivize day cares to
follow the requirements.
Councilmember Jacobs stated she would abstain from the vote due to an injury her son
experienced at a day care facility.
Councilmember James mentioned that there is a child care shortage in the State which
effects the economy since people cannot work. She added that she is hopeful that the City
can increase the supply of child care and that it is a wonderful opportunity for the City . City
Planner Boucher noted that the Ordinance could help Staff have a better understanding
about what is happening at the parks from a maintenance and programming standpoint.
Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that it is an equity concern for new businesses by
requiring additional financial costs when there is a beautif ul public facility that could be
used instead. She added that by having more people at the park it will make them safer as
well as provide people an opportunity to spend more time in the City and learn about the
community.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to waive the
reading of Ordinance No. 1697, there being ample copies available to the public. 3 Ayes, 0
Nays, 1 Abstain, Motion Carried 3-0-1. Ayes: James, Buesgens, Márquez Simula. Nays: none.
Abstain: Jacobs.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to set the second
reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 1697, an Ordinance amending chapter 9.107 Specific
Development Standards (16) of the City Code of 2005 to amend the on-site outdoor play
area requirement for child day care centers, for May 28, 2024.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted that she has read all of the letters that have been sent to the
City regarding the item and understands the concerns that have been expressed. She
added that she trusts the work of the Staff and believes it is a good Ordinance to move
forward with.
3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain, Motion Carried 3-0-1. Ayes: James, Buesgens, Márquez Simula.
Nays: none. Abstain: Jacobs.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Councilmember Buesgens stated she volunteered with Blooming Sunshine Garden, and the Valley View
PTO. She added that she attended the Metro Cities annual meeting, the Minnesota Cities Climate
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Coalition meeting, the Climate Change Updates with Betty McCollum meeting, Police Chief Lenny
Austin’s retirement party, the Applebee’s fundraising event for St. Matthew’s theater program, Matt
Markham’s swearing in as the new Police Chief, the high school play, the memorial for Marilyn Peters,
the Arbor Day tree planting celebration, the live burn by the Fire Department, the Fiddler on the Roof
performance at St. Matthew’s, the Planning Commission meeting, and a play at the Plymouth Theater
with the senior program.
Councilmember James mentioned that she attended many of the events that Councilmember
Buesgens attended. She also attended a webinar training for councilmembers on how to reduce
evictions in cities. She attended Chief Austin’s retirement party, a play, the Arbor Day tree planting
celebration, a lunch meeting with the Mayor and Metropolitan Councilmember Reva Chamblis, the
house burning by the Fire Department, the EDA meeting, the Council work session, the blood drive at
the Public Safety building, and the soft opening for a new coffee shop opening up.
Councilmember Jacobs explained that she attended the live burn by the Fire Department, the
retirement party for Police Chief Austin, the oath ceremony for the new Police Chief, the tree planning
celebration, the Korean exhibit at MIA to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage month, the Twins
game to celebrate adopt a drain volunteers, and Fiddler on the Roof at St. Matthew’s. She thanked
Interim City Manager Hansen for moving the chicken Ordinance forward. She acknowledged that it is
police week and the fallen Officer Curt Ramsdell.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated she attended Police Chief Austin’s retirement party, and the new Police
Chief’s swearing in ceremony. She thanked the School District, community partners and the City
Council for the community survey that provided feedback on what the community would like to see in
a new Police Chief. She added that she attended the Joint Law Enforcement Committee for Anoka
County (JLAC) meeting, and the Metro Cities annual meeting with Councilmember Buesgens. S he spoke
to a class about public service at Bethel University. In addition, she attended the Anoka County Fire
Protection Council meeting, saw Wicked Little Letters at the Heights Theater, and attended the
corridor planning meeting. She met with Councilmember James and Metropolitan Councilmember
Reva Chamblis as well as met with past citizen of the year recipients to discuss who the recipients
should be for this year. She congratulated Pizza Man for being the recipient for best Columbia Heights
business of the year and noted that she delivered a plaque to the business. She spoke at the State
Capitol for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs. She attended the Regional Council of Mayors
executive team member for planning the EDA meeting, the Council work session meeting, and an
operation pollination planning meeting. She expressed her excitement for the new State flag and
getting the new flag into the chambers.
Councilmember Buesgens mentioned that the bakery items at Fix Coffee at the Central Mix are “to di e
for” and encouraged people to try their baked items.
City Attorney Lepak asked that the Council revisit item 22 to read the Ordinance since the City Charter
requires a reading of the Ordinance if there is not a 4/5 vote to waive the reading. He read the
Ordinance Amendment No. 1697, an Ordinance amending chapter 9.107 Specific Development
Standards (16) of the City Code of 2005 to amend the on-site outdoor play area requirement for child
day care centers, for May 28, 2024.
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Report of the City Manager
Interim City Manager Hansen acknowledged that Matt Markham as the new Police Chief and
announced there will be a meet and greet on Tuesday at Circle Terrace Boulevard at the park from
4:00-5:30 pm. On May 17, 2024, there will be an open house by the Recreation Department at Huset
Park from 5:30-7:30 pm. Pets in the Park will be held on May 18, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 at Keys Park. The
Outstanding Citizen of the Year will be announced during the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained that the time of sale program and the fees for it were
introduced and begins on May 22, 2024. Questions can go to the Community Development
department.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Dirk Schmitz, City resident, stated something that makes Columbia Heights great is the mature trees.
He noted that there are residents who are cutting down mature trees simply because they want to. He
wondered if the City Forester could be involved to take inventory and make any recommendat ions on
what trees should stay, which ones are diseased, and which ones should be trimmed of dead branches.
He mentioned that he saw two people unprofessionally cut down a tree and saw branches on
telephone poles. He asked if there was a way to stop this b ehavior. He mentioned that training for fire
fighters is helpful and the money spent on it is worthwhile.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained that she had the opportunity to experience part of the fire fighter
training and noted how impactful it was.
Councilmember Jacobs added that her father was a firefighter and has much gratitude and respect for
fire fighters.
Mayor Márquez Simula expressed her gratitude to Fire Chief Thompson who communicates the needs
of all of the firefighters and staff members. She mentioned that the Council recently voted on using
some of the ARPA funds to go towards the firefighter’s equipment.
Councilmember James noted that tree service contractors are supposed to be licensed in Columbia
Heights. Councilmember Buesgens added that if there are questions about if someone is a licensed
contractor, community members can call the City.
Laurel Deneen, City resident, stated that she is on the Planning Commission and wanted to discuss the
day care concern. She noted that while some of the day care children would be from out of the City,
many are residents and deserve to be experiencing the parks. She noted that there is an in-home day
care on her street, and they use the park nearby frequently. A part of the licensing includes the adu lt-
to-child ratio requirement and would be included in the parks as well. She explained that the public
may believe that by passing the Ordinance it will mean that many day cares will open and crowd the
parks. However, many day cares desire to have play equipment on their own property but some may
have barriers on space and in that case, providing them an opportunity to use a nearby park can be
helpful. She added that it is important to be equitable to new businesses in the community.
Kathy Cooper, City resident, stated that she spoke at the City Council meeting about a month ago
regarding her concerns about the Police Department not taking her reports seriously about crimes
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against vulnerable adults. She scheduled a meeting with Police Captain Johnston and it did not go well
because he refused to watch a video entitled “Deception of Protection Anatomy of an Involuntary
Guardianship” and refused to prosecute. She had hoped that the Police Department would prosecute a
dangerous person who had trespassed on her property on March 14, 2024. She added that Police
Captain Johnston promised her many things but has not followed through on any of them. She
requested to meet with Police Chief Matt Markham but has not heard back from him. She spoke with
Officer Nightingale and explained that she does not want police on her property unless they are
invited. Within an hour of having that conversation, two police officers showed up on her property.
She expressed her frustration and asked to have a meeting set up with Poli ce Chief Markham.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL/STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP
Members present: Kathy Ahlers, Wolid Ahmed, Ramona Anderson, Larry Betzhold, Ben Harris,
Bill Hugo, Carolyn Laine, Frost Simula, Gregory Sloat, Marsha Stroik, Nick Zeimet
Members absent: Excused: Matt Abel, Veronica Johnson; Unexcused: Susan Wiseman
Also Present: Council Liaison Rachel James
1. Appointment of Commissioner Marsha Stroik
2. Resignation of Commissioner Cliff Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Simula, second by Hugo. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. October 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Ahmed, second by Anderson. Motion passed.
Election of Officers
4. President, Vice President, and Secretary
a. President
Laine - Motion by Laine, second by Simula.
Laine elected.
b. Vice President
Betzhold - Motion by Anderson, second by Hugo.
Johnson - Motion by Ahlers, second by Simula.
Betzhold elected.
c. Secretary
Simula - Motion by Hugo, second by Ahlers.
Simula elected.
CORRESPONDENCE
CHARTER COMMISSION
Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Shared Vision
Thursday, January 18, 2024
7:00 PM
Minutes
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In response to a previous question, Council Liaison Rachel James sent an email explaining how
the city attorney is paid for Charter Commission work.
OLD BUSINESS
(None)
NEW BUSINESS
5. Introduction of new Interim City Attorney Scott Lepak
Lepak introduced himself and clarified that the city's retainer for his services included
whatever is needed to support the Charter Commission's work.
Regarding the special election on February 13, 2024, it was asked if voting ‘no’ on the
first Recall question would disqualify voting on the second Replacement question. Lepak
clarified that the two questions are separate, and a voter can vote as they wish on both parts.
Regarding the same special election, it was asked if the official named in the first Recall
question could be included in the second Replacement question as a write-in candidate. Lepak
clarified that state law requires all non-primary election ballots to offer the opportunity to write
in a name. However, Lepak committed to further research into whether this forms a conflict
within the intent of the charter.
6. Approval of the 2023 Charter Commission Annual Report
Motion to approve: Hugo, second by Anderson. Motion passes.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Ahlers, second Betzhold. Motion passes. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm. Next meeting
is April 18 at 7pm.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, April 01, 2024
5:00 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President Szurek.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Kt Jacobs; Rachel James; Amada Márquez-Simula; Justice Spriggs;
Marlaine Szurek; Lamin Dibba
Staff Present: Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Director; Kevin
Hansen, Interim City Manager; Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant;
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the regular EDA Meeting of March 4, 2024.
2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for February 2024 – Resolution No. 2024-07.
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by James, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024 AND THE PAYMENT
OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024.
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 statements for the month of February 2024 have been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them 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
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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 statements including the check
history, and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are 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 as part of the permanent records of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 1st of April 2024
Offered by: Connie Buesgens
Seconded by: Rachel James
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Façade Improvement Grant Report The Golden Nuts, 4801 Central Ave NE
Forney reported that the item pertains to The Golden Nuts 2024 Façade Improvement Grant
application for their new location at 4801 Central Ave NE. The nuts, candy and international market
seeks to add a sign to their storefront and has obtained three bids, with the lowest being
$10,551.81. At this cost, they are eligible for the full $5,000 grant. Community Development Staff
recommend funding the project in full. The addition of The Golden Nuts will bring increased foot
traffic to the area and fill one of the City’s recently vacated store fronts. Renderings of the
proposed sign and bids are included in the attached application. The EDA has received a couple of
Façade applications for 2023 and 2024. Staff will look into Installing cameras later this year on
priority businesses. The EDA has already approved $4,750 this year with $15,000 being asked for at
this meeting. This leaves $30,250 in Façade Grant funds for the remainder of the year.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Buesgens asked if security cameras would be installed. Forney replied that he believed the
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applicant marked that they would be open for a police camera. Since there are a large number of
applicants, Staff will work with the Police Department to determine how to prioritize those
cameras.
Buesgens asked how much the cameras were. Forney replied last time cameras were installed, five
businesses received cameras and it cost $32,000 for all five. It is roughly $6,000 per business.
Szurek asked if the cameras would need to be put off since there are so many applicants for the
façade improvement grant and there is not enough funding. Forney replied that it was a possibility
but noted that there are still funds available. Szurek noted that there is only $30,000 in the grant
funds for the remainder of the year. Forney explained that the $30,000 is what is left of the
$50,000 that was budgeted for the year. There are still funds in the 408 fund that were not used in
previous years.
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Jacobs, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-08, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Jacobs, to approve Resolution No. 2024-08, a Resolution of the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority, approving the form and substance of the façade
improvement grant agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary
to enter the authority into a façade improvement grant agreement with The Golden Nuts. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE
AUTHORITY INTO FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GOLDEN NUTS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement 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 existing store fronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and
decreasing criminal activity along Central Avenue Northeast, in the City’s Business districts, pursuant to
a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring
program by placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for
the purposes of improving public safety in and around the Central Busin ess District; and
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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 The Golden Nuts
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 they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out
the purpose of the foregoing resolution.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 1st of April 2024
Offered by: Connie Buesgens
Seconded by: Rachel James
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
4. Façade Improvement Grant Report 852 40th Ave NE
Forney reported that this item pertains to the 2024 Façade Improvement Grant application for 852
40th Ave NE. The new owners are applying for the façade grant to restore the buildings openings in
preparation for a coffee shop. The previous owner had boarded up the windows and doors of the
building, which now need to be replaced. The bid to replace the windows and doors came in at
$24,142.94 which is well above the amount needed for a full $5,000 grant. Community
Development Staff recommend funding the project in full. Getting a business in to 852 40th, which
has been vacant for a long time, is a great addition to the corridor. Improving the windows and
doors will have an immediate effect on the look of that corner. The EDA has received a couple of
Façade applications for 2023 and 2024. Staff will look into Installing cameras later this year on
priority businesses. The EDA has already approved $4,750 this year with $15,000 being asked for at
this meeting. This leaves $30,250 in Façade Grant funds for the remainder of the year.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Spriggs, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-09, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Spriggs, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-09, a Resolution of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the form and substance of the
façade improvement grant agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions
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necessary to enter the authority into a façade improvement grant agreement with Holly and Nicole
Tuhake. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE
AUTHORITY INTO FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HOLLY AND NICOLE TUHAKE
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement 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 existing store fronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and
decreasing criminal activity along Central Avenue Northeast, in the City’s Business districts, pursuant to
a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring
program by placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for
the purposes of improving public safety in and around the Central Busin ess District; 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 Holly and Nicole Tuhake
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 they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out
the purpose of the foregoing resolution.
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ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 1st of April 2024
Offered by: KT Jacobs
Seconded by: Justice Spriggs
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
Buesgens noted that it would be nice to have the grand opening posted on the City’s website or social
media pages. Forney agreed.
5. Façade Improvement Grant Report Sarna’s Classic Grill, 3939 University Ave
Forney reported that this item pertains to Sarna’s Classic Grill 2024 Façade Improvement Grant
application for 3939 University Ave NE. The Restaurant is looking to replace their current awning
with a mor sophisticated one. The proposed awning is electric and has boards that can rotate to
block the sun or on cooler days be moved to allow for much needed sunlight. Due to the technical
specification the Awning is offered by one company which has made it difficult for them to obtain
additional bids. The bid comes in at $54,260, which is wel l above the amount needed for the full
$5,000 grant. Community Development Staff recommend funding the project in full as it is a major
upgrade to one of the City’s cornerstone businesses. Renderings of the proposed awning and its bid
are included in the attached application. The EDA has received a couple of Façade applications for
2023 and 2024. Staff will look into Installing cameras later this year on priority businesses. The EDA
has already approved $4,750 this year with $15,000 being asked for at this meeting. This leaves
$30,250 in Façade Grant funds for the remainder of the year.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by James, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-10, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, a Resolution of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the form and substance of the
façade improvement grant agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions
necessary to enter the authority into a façade improvement grant agreement with Sarna’s Classic Grill,
Inc. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE
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AUTHORITY INTO FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SARNA’S CLASSIC GRILL, INC
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement 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 existing store fronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and
decreasing criminal activity along Central Avenue Northeast, in the City’s Business districts, pursuant to
a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring
program by placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for
the purposes of improving public safety in and around the Central Business District; 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 Sarna’s Classic Grill, Inc
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 they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out
the purpose of the foregoing resolution.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 1st of April 2024
Offered by: Justice Spriggs
Seconded by: Rachel James
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
6. 2024 Outstanding Business of the Year Award
Forney clarified that this item is the 2024 award and not the 2023 and that it was a forward looking
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program.
Forney reported that in November of 2022, the EDA approved the establishment of the Business of
the Year Award. This award set out to recognize local businesses for noteworthy accomplishments,
long-standing contributions to the community, and significant community service efforts. The
criteria for nomination are based on a variety of notable accomplishments, such as being a long-
standing business within the City of Columbia Heights reaching a milestone year, a major business
expansion, remodel, exterior renovation, landscaping improvements, or relocation to a new facility
within the City, environmentally friendly or sustainability-related initiatives or improvements, a
major contribution to the community, or other major accomplishments or contributions worth y of
recognition. However, it is important to note that the EDA reserves the right to make no selection if
nominations do not meet the standard of recognition.
Forney noted this year, the EDA received three nominations all of them for Heights Pizza Man. All
three nominations were submitted by various community members. The reasoning behind the
submissions includes the owner’s dedication to the community and the businesses partnerships
with nonprofit organizations. Heights Pizza Man is known for their philanthropic work, be it
supplying food and water to those who cannot afford a meal, fundraising for the local food shelf, or
working to give its employees good benefits. In addition to all their philanthropic work, Heights
Pizza Man was recently highlighted in the news when the business offered rides home to those
who were out late on New Year’s Eve.
Forney added that if selected as the Business of the Year, the winning business will be honored
with a plaque during a brief presentation at a City Council Meeting, marketing of the ach ievement
at City events and on City reader board signs, and a recognition article posted on the City's website
and newsletter.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Márquez-Simula mentioned that the Mayor did a recognition for Heights Pizza Man’s efforts in
2022.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Jacobs, to approve Heights Pizza Man as the 2024 Columbia
Heights Business of the Year. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
7. Purchase of 4416 Central Ave NE, Purchase Agreement and Budget Amendment approval
Forney reported that Staff are bringing forth, for consideration, the purchase of the property
located at 4416 Central Avenue NE. In early March, one of the owners of the property reached out
to the city to see if we would be interested in purchasing the property. As the property is zoned
general business, the acquisition of the property falls within the confines of the EDA’s Commercial
Revitalization program. Community Development staff set up a time to tour the property and
found the small house to be in generally poor shape. The owners have begun the process of
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purchased. After negotiating with the owners, staff settled on an offer of $225,000. The
Commercial Revitalization program allows staff to negotiate and enter into a purchase agreement
contingent on approval by the EDA. This gives staff the ability to move quickly on strategically
important properties. The house itself has just over 1,300 sq/ft of living space. The lot holds most
of its value since it is in an important area with the redevelopment of 4300 Central Avenue
underway. The corner of 44th and Central has a small contingent of owners and densely packed
single-family, multifamily, and commercial buildings. By purchasing 4416 Central Avenue the City
will have more influence over future redevelopment efforts in this area and may hold the property
for the redevelopment of the Northwest corner of 44th and Central. Community development Staff
believe this property is a good candidate for redevelopment due to its commercial possibilities and
parcel location.
Forney explained that each year the EDA budgets $200,000 for the Commercial Revitalization
program. Since the purchase of 4416 Central falls within the program, most of the purchase price is
covered under this year’s budget. With that being said, a budget amendment is still needed.
Resolution 2024-11 approves the purchase of the property while amending the 2024 budget to
reflect the additional money needed to cover the acquisition and demolition of the property. The
related project costs that are covered by the budget amendment are closing costs, hazardous
material abatement costs (asbestos and trash removal), and demolition costs (demolition, grading,
and utility disconnects). Fund 408 has about $518,000 available after accounting for t he projected
2024 budget and recent loan. This is more than sufficient to fund the project. As stated in the
resolution, $55,000 will go to the related costs described above. Excess money will be returned to
fund 408 after the demolition and grading have been completed. This resolution allocates money
for and allows staff to purchase 4416 Central Ave. The EDA will be involved in approving all future
aspects of the project.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Márquez-Simula asked if the City was focusing on single-family homes or if they would look into
acquiring something like the apartment buildings. Forney replied that the focus is on single family
homes but if something huge came along, it would be a possibility to look into it.
James noted that there are four owners listed in the purchase agreement and asked what the
timeline and process looked like with going through escrow. Forney explained that the deed was
transferred to all four new owners since they are siblings. All owners have signed the agreement.
Buesgens noted that there are six houses on the block. She asked if in the future if the City could
look into being strategic on what blocks to look at for development. Forney stated that if the EDA
would like to look at specific properties, Staff can reach out with a letter to see if the property
owner is willing to sell.
Buesgens asked if the EDA should share what blocks to look at now or wait to come up with a
strategy. Chirpich replied that Staff would like to have more time to come up with a strategy.
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Spriggs commented that he would like to EDA to look into increasing the fund for the future.
Chirpich explained that they could adjust the cap for the fund.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Dibba, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-11, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Dibba, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, a Resolution of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the purchase agreement between
the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and the owners of 4416 Central
Ave, and amending the fund 408's budget for the fiscal year 2024 . All ayes of present. MOTION
PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND THE OWNERS OF 4416 CENTRAL AVE, AND
AMENDING FUND 408'S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority") as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
1.01. The Authority and The Collection of the Current Property owners (“Seller”) desire to enter
into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Authority will acquire
certain property in the City located at 4416 Central Avenue NE (th e “Property”) from the Seller for
economic redevelopment purposes. The Property is described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
1.02. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Authority will purchase the Property from the
Seller for a purchase price of $225,000 plus related closing costs.
1.03. The Authority finds that acquisition of the Property is consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and will result in redevelopment of the substandard property located at 4416
Central Ave NE. Such acquisition of this Property, for subsequent resale, b est meets the community’s
needs and will facilitate the economic redevelopment and revitalization of this area of the City.
1.04. The Authority also finds that this redevelopment project is consistent with the purpose of
the Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408. The current 2024 budget for
Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408 does not include this r edevelopment
project and must be amended as the property was not available on September 26, 2023, when the
Authority adopted this budget. The available balance of the Economic Development Authority
Redevelopment Fund 408, beyond that committed for the existing 2024 budget, is approximately
$518,000, which is more than sufficient to fund the redevelopment project.
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SECTION 2. PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND BUDGETT AMENDMENT APPROVED.
2.01. The Authority hereby ratifies and approves the actions of Authority staff and of Kennedy
Graven (“Legal Counsel”) in researching the Property and preparing and presenting the Purchase
Agreement. The Authority approves the Purchase Agreement in the form pr esented to the Authority
and on file at City Hall, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and
that are approved by the President and Executive Director, provided that execution of the Purchase
Agreement by those officials shall be conclusive evidence of their approval.
2.02. The Authority herby amends the 2024 budget for Economic Development Authority
Redevelopment Fund 408 to appropriate $55,000 for additional estimated project costs.
2.03. Authority staff and officials are authorized to take all actions necessary to perform the
Authority’s obligations under the Purchase Agreement as a whole, including without limitation
execution of any documents to which the Authority is a party referenced in or attached to the
Purchase Agreement, and any deed or other documents necessary to acquire the Property from the
Seller, all as described in the Purchase Agreement
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 1st of April 2024
Offered by: Kt Jacobs
Seconded by: Lamin Dibba
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
8. Deconstruction of 941 44th, 3851-3853 Central Ave
Forney reported when purchasing previous properties, the EDA had contemplated recycling and
deconstructing some of or part of the homes in which it purchases. At a recent City Council meeting
a resident gave Staff the contact information for a company that would be able to complete such a
task. Staff reached out and met on site with Better Futures Minnesota, to get bids on the
deconstruction and reuse of materials from 941 44th, 3851 and 3853 Central Ave.
Forney explained in brief, Better Futures Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
transforming the lives of men who have faced incarceration, homelessness, and unemployment.
Through their comprehensive program, they provide a range of supportive services includin g
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transitional housing, employment training, job placement assistance, personal development
workshops, mental health counseling, and substance abuse support. They support this mission
through offering deconstruction services. These deconstruction services involve the dismantling
and repurposing of buildings, which provide valuable job skills training while also promoting
sustainable practices.
Forney noted attached are the bids that Staff received. 941 44th qualifies for a full deconstruction
with minimal materials being able to be reused. The house was built in 1951 and due to the poor
condition, the useful items have been removed or are damaged. A full deconstruction means that
Better Futures would remove the house stud by stud leaving nothing but the foundation remaining.
After which, the EDA would partner with a demolition contractor to remove the foundation and
utility lines. 3851 Central Ave, being a concrete block building, would only qualify for the removal
of certain internal finishes and materials. A list of items that would be removed from the building
was included in the meeting packet. The block structure would then be demolished by a separate
contractor. 3853 Central is the house that the fire department will be burning down. Due to it
being burned only internal materials and finishes would be able to be reused or recycled. Better
Futures will also board up the windows that are removed to prep the building for training. Attached
are specification and bid sheets for the properties. 941 44th does not have a specification sheet as
it is a full tear down. As you can see from the bid table below, deconstruction can be expensive.
The EDA has budgeted $50,000 for the demolition of 941 44th, and $80,000 for 3851 -3853 Central,
with $17,000 across all three already having been spent on Asbestos Abatement. While the money
would cover deconstruction additional funds may be needed for the actual dem olition. Specifically
regarding 941 44th, deconstruction adds significant costs to the demolition of the properties.
Bids:
941 44th: $24,914
3851 Central: $11,657
3853 Central: $11,657
Forney stated Better Futures is a great organization which not only offers deconstruction services
but utilizes them for job training. By utilizing deconstruction, the EDA can keep items and finishes
that are as good as new from ending up in the land fill. With that bei ng said, deconstruction is an
added cost in the demolition of a property. Increasing the amount the EDA needs to spend on each
project. Staff recommend considering the projects on a case-by-case basis as the EDA deliberates if
it wants to go the deconstruction route. Upon agreement of the EDA staff can make the
calculations to edit the motion based on the decision.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Szurek asked if Staff knew what the demolitions would cost. Forney replied that previous
demolitions were about $20,000 per building. Buesgens noted it would be about $60,000 and
asked how much money was set aside for demolitions. Forney replied $80,000 was set aside for the
two properties on Central Avenue and $50,000 set aside for the 941 44 th property. Chirpich added
that the cost also includes asbestos abatement and environmental work.
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Buesgens asked if the EDA could pick and choose what could be utilized for more value when
deconstructing the homes. Forney replied that it was a possibility to change the scope of work for
the bid. For example, the EDA could say they do not want to deconstruct the garage of a house but
have everything taken from within the garage. Buesgens asked if that would change the bid price.
Forney replied that it would. Buesgens noted that some points of value would be the windows,
copper, doors and other metals.
Szurek asked what would be done with the items that are retrieved. Forney replied that Better
Futures would recycle the items, reuse them in their projects or sell them for their benefit.
Chirpich explained that it is a value proposition. He added that the EDA and the City Council wanted
Staff to look into suitability practices to see if it was something that was valued to put into place in
the future. It will cost the City more to deconstruct versus demolish the homes. It is a better cause
to extract valuable materials from a property that are reusable.
Jacobs agreed with Chirpich’s comments and added that the benefit is the employment aspect of
what Better Futures is doing. She added as long as the City does not get too deep in the hole of
paying more to do this.
James noted that the 3853 Central Avenue property was the one that began the discussion and has
the most interest in investing in it as a pilot project. She added that she would be in favor of doing
one property this time around to see how it goes and then if it is valuable to look into it as a future
policy.
Buesgens asked if the windows were new on the 3851 Central Avenue property. Forney replied
that a couple are new and a couple are old.
Forney stated 3853 Central Avenue is a time sensitive property since the Fire Department will be
burning it on May 4, 2024. It is possible to have a bidder come out and provide a more specified
scope of work and bring it back to the EDA.
Buesgens explained that she would be interested in seeing if there was anything of value such as
metals and windows in the 3851 Central Avenue property.
Buesgens asked if the $11,000 would be taken from a different fund if the EDA decided to go
through with the bid. Forney replied that the money was budgeted from the 408 Fund to pay for
the Commercial Revitalization Program. Any money that is not used will go back into the 408 Fund.
For the Central Avenue properties, the any money that is not used after the demolitions and
utilities will go back into the Anoka County Economic Development levy. Chirpich added that for
the two Central Avenue properties, Staff sought reimbursement from Anoka County in their
Economic Development levy funds.
Buesgens stated she would like to see a large media blitz so that tax payers could see what is going
on. She added that it could be a way to promote what the City is doing.
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Márquez-Simula asked it the efforts could be added to the Green Step Cit ies plan as well as add
media exposure for it.
James suggested having a bid for the 3853 Central Avenue property and then wait on the other two
properties for the EDA to decide at a future time.
Motion by James, seconded by Buesgens, to accept the proposal(s) from Better Futures Minnesota, in
the amount of $11,657 for deconstruction work on the properties located at 3835 Central Avenue; and
furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement or
agreements for the same. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
BUSINESS UPDATES
Forney explained that the time of sale would be coming up and has the first reading during the next
City Council meeting.
Forney stated that the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being work on by the City’s attorneys. They are
currently working on a document with an Ordinance that the City Council will pass to create the trust
fund to hold the sales tax funds. The attorneys are also making it so that it is eligible for the Minnesota
Housing grant match. Staff thinks the EDA should handle and administer the trust fund.
Szurek asked if the program was connected to a project or if it was an overall project the Council
wanted to do. Forney replied that the City is receiving extra money from the State that the City has to
use. The fund would allow the money to be put somewhere and then determine what to do with it at a
later date.
Spriggs asked if the funds would be available this year or next year. Forney replied that they would be
available this year and expect to receive the funds in June or July.
Szurek asked if there was an update on the old Rainbow site. Chirpich replied that there are no
updates. Jacobs asked what was stalling the project. Chirpich replied that the primary barrier is interest
rates. Jacobs asked what would happen if the interest rates do not come down. Chirpich explained that
if the City can have the grocery store commit, it will h elp overcome some of the concerns related to
interest rates for the investors. There is still a viable project in the absence of a grocery store
But it may change the strategy of housing.
Márquez-Simula asked if there was any interest in purchasing the property on the corner of 47 th
Avenue and Central Avenue. Forney replied that Staff could reach out to the property owner.
Dibba asked if there were other options if the grocery store fell through. Chirpich replied that it would
be the same project without the grocery store.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Buesgens, to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 pm. All ayes. MOTION
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Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Approved
5/1/2024
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wished to attend could do so in-person, or via Microsoft Teams at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting and
entering Meeting ID 258 931 356 928 and passcode DJhAgg at the scheduled meeting time. For questions, please call the library at 763-706-3690.
The meeting was called to order in the Library Community Room by Rachelle Waldon at 5:36pm.
Members present: Rachelle Waldon; Carrie Mesrobian; Melanie Magidow; Chris Polley; Amina Maameri (newly appointed
member). Members absent: N/A. Also present: Justice Spriggs (City Council Liaison); Renee Dougherty (Library Director); Nick
Olberding (Board Secretary); Sara Ion (City Clerk). Public present: N/A.
1. The Meeting Agenda was approved as-is.
2. Oath of Office: Sara Ion swore in our new member (Amina Maameri) before the start of the meeting, so this time
was used for introductions of Library Board members.
3. Orientation Information and Refresher: The Board opted not to go through the included Powerpoint document,
as Sara had already oriented the new member, instead we left this time open for questions:
a. Quorums: Anytime more than half of the members are together communicating (whether in-person or
virtually) this constitutes a quorum; in this case Library business should not be discussed. Business
discussions should occur only at a public meeting. Anything that should be known or available to the
public should not be dealt with outside of meetings, and members should be aware of their responsibility
to the public and how it may be perceived if there is not transparency.
b. Serial Quorums: This is a type of quorum created by a chain-of-communication (whether in-person, e-
mail, social media, etc) between members of the Board. Examples could be: two members casually
discuss a Library issue…one of them then speaks with another member about it, or a member posts on
social media about an issue, then two other members “reply” or “react” to the post; both of these
instances constitute a quorum—these scenarios should be avoided. So, outside of official meetings
members should only discuss non-library matters to be in compliance with open meeting laws.
4. Annual Election of Board Officers: Carrie and Chris both expressed their wishes to remain Members-at-Large,
and nominated current Vice-Chair, Rachelle Waldon, for the Chair position—which she accepted; Melanie
Magidow was then nominated for Vice-Chair—which was also accepted. A MOTION was made to elect Rachelle
Waldon as Chair, and Melanie Magidow as Vice-Chair for the next 12 months, it was moved and approved.
5. The Minutes of the March 6th, 2024, Board Meetings were moved and approved.
6. Review 2024 Operating Budget: 24.86% of the year and 20.37% of the budget expended; no meaningful changes
since last month and no concerns raised.
a. Renee mentioned the Accrued Leave Adjustment (41050) listed for $637 as an undefined payroll
adjustment. She would inquire if anyone was interested.
Community Forum: Opportunity for public input. No correspondence and no public in attendance. The City website
has a Contact Form for each Board/Commission as a new method for the public to submit their questions or concerns:
https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/index.php after clicking desired group,
scroll to the bottom of their page to find the contact form.
New Business:
7. Consider Approving 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual Report Submission: As part of the meeting packet,
the Library Annual Report to the MN Department of Education was included; Renee has already submitted it to
the state by the March 31st deadline, but each’s library’s governing or advisory body must review and formally
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approve it. A MOTION was made to approve the submission of the 2023 Minnesota Public Library Annual
Report; it was unanimously approved.
a. Visitor count was up by about 10%, circulation by about 25%, and program attendance by 22%.
b. The Minnesota State Library will compile the data into a searchable public database which anyone can
access to compare statistics with other libraries in the state.
8. Consider Adopting Proposed Change to Library Service Hours: Pre-pandemic the CHPL was open for 54 hours
per week; once re-opening we have gone through stages of curbside pickup only, entrance by appointment only,
32 hours per week with capacity limits, 40 hours per week, and 47 hours per week since September 2021. Now
that our staffing levels have stabilized, Renee would like to increase service hours again to 50 hours per week
beginning the Monday after Memorial Day 2024 (an additional hour on Friday afternoon, and two more hours on
Saturday afternoon.) Staff will study usage patterns, busy times, and staffing and present a report to the Board to
in the fall to determine if other changes are needed in service hours. A MOTION was made to adopt the new
schedule to provide 50 service hours per week for the Columbia Heights Public Library effective May 28, 2024.
• Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm
• Friday: 10am-5pm (previously 10am-4pm)
• Saturday: 10am-5pm (previously 10am-3pm)
Director’s Update:
9. February Board Report: Provided as an FYI.
a. Melanie Magidow and Adult Services Librarian, Elizabeth Ripley, attended the City Council meeting to
accept the National Library Week mayoral proclamation.
b. After years of planning and public input, Central Avenue is getting closer to redevelopment. Justice said it
may not be complete until 2028, but plans will be made public soon, and the section through Northeast
Minneapolis and Columbia Heights could include a 4-to-3 lane (center turn-lane) conversion which would
allow for safer bike/pedestrian space along the corridor and would make Columbia Heights more
walkable (benefiting the Library.) It was asked if the empty lot behind the Library could be renovated
alongside the project to create more interesting public space like a park/playground along with additional
parking. Justice said he would inquire with City staff.
10. From the Floor:
a. The Board is Currently Reading:
i. Carrie: Nettle & Bone T. Kingfisher; The Twisted Ones T. Kingfisher
ii. Chris: A Guest in the House Emily Carroll; Egg Marks the Spot (Skunk & Badger #2) Amy Timberlake
iii. Melanie: Discretion Faïza Guène; Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year Linda LeGarde Grover
iv. Amina: The Other End of the Sea Alison Glick
v. Justice: How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen Joanna Faber; Streetfight Janette Sadik-Khan
vi. Renee: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year Margaret Renkl
vii. Nick: Only Lovers Left Alive Dave Wallis
b. For next month’s meeting: Library website update/overview
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas P. Olberding
Recording Secretary, CHPL Board of Trustees
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
6:00 PM
APPROVED MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Co -Chairperson Jensen Christensen at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Commissioners Finkelson, Groseth, Jensen Christensen, LaPlante, Kurek,
Evenson, Johnson
Members absent: Commissioners Ahmadvand, Leoni-Helbacka
Staff present: Sulmaan Khan, Interim City Engineer
Liz Bushaw, Administrative Assistant
Andrew Boucher, City Planner
Staff absent: Liam Genter, Urban Forestry Specialist
Council Liaison: Connie Buesgens (present)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Kurek, seconded by Jensen- Christen to approve the minutes of March 12th, 2024 as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
3. Sustainable Purchasing Policy Update
Khan stated that he hasn’t had a chance to go through all of the comments and edits, and
opened the floor for anyone who wanted to speak on the comments that they made. Khan
reviewed the comments with the commissioners. The group discussed changes to language
and content they’d like to see changed or added. LaPlante suggested that this policy should
be brought in front of the employees at the city that do purchasing so that the city can
better choose products that are more sustainable. Boucher suggested that we take the
next step and bring the policy out to the department heads for feedback an d input.
4. Complete Streets Policy Update
Khan referred to the updated policy that had been completed by Commissioner Finkelson .
Commissioner Finkelson stated that he wanted to take out irrelevant references that were
in the policy, and create more Columbia Heights specific information. Khan explained a bit
more about the City’s street rehab program that currently exi sts. Boucher asked if we could
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use the same kind of language from our existing rehab program in our new Complete
Streets Policy – especially as it pertains to the city being broken up into quadrants and
zones. There was some discussion within the group as a whole about equitability and how
to prioritize projects and funding. Commissioners and staff discussed the ability to include
way finding in the Complete Streets Policy, and the conceivability of including other
commissions and boards in the complete streets planning and implementation process.
5. Partners in Energy Update
Boucher stated that we did complete a kick-off meeting for Partner in Energy – he then
went over what the next steps in the process are. We will need to put together an “energy
action team” of about 17-24 people. He identified some of the organizations that were
brought up as being possible stakeholders and interested parties in this team, and then
opened the floor to the commissioners for suggestions and thoughts. Some suggestions
were brought forward to Boucher who agreed these would be great people and
organizations to reach out to in addition to the ones that have already been identified.
Previously identified groups: Sustainability Commission, HeightsNext, the school district,
Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Lions Club, SACO food shelf, the Multicultural Advisory
Committee, the Business Council, homeowners, renters, the Ecuadorian population, the
Somali populations, potentially connecting with Native American folks in Columbia Heights,
landlords & rental property managers, and realtors.
6. GreenCorps Host Site Update
LaPlante stated that the subcommittee has been meeting regularly.
7. Sustainability Commission Newsletter Submission
LaPlante stated that the commission had picked a topic in our last meeting and then wrote
an article for the newsletter. Khan said that they will probably need to cut some of it down
for the physical newsletter, but will publish the full article in the online version.
Commissioners will pick the next topic in the May meeting.
8. Implementing Ban on Black Plastic To-Go Containers From Restaurants
LaPlante tabled this item.
9. Sustainability Commission Representation at City Events
With the Expo coming up, the Sustainability Commission will have a table. Commissioners
will not be present due to prior engagements, but Boucher assured everyone that he would
represent their interests at the event. Boucher also brought up an event that w ill be
happening for Earth Day, and will follow up with the group about other upcoming events.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Round Robin
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Buesgens stated that she got word about some corporate landlords that will be likely
leaving the City due to licensing issues, which will be good news for the community as a
whole as it will help to maintain our housing stock and create safe places for folks to live.
Buesgens also stated that a couple of homes that will be demolished in the city will be able
to have some of the materials be salvaged. She also said that MNDOT has dedicated $25
million to the reconstruction of Central Avenue.
Johnson asked about “no mow May” vs. “less mow May” – Buesgens explained that the
updated version is actually more sustainable.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jensen-Christen, seconded by Evenson to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
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ITEM: Second Reading of Ordinance 1698, Creating a Housing Trust Fund Within the City of Columbia
Heights, and Designating the EDA as the Fund’s Administrator.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 5-22-24
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
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature passed an omnibus housing finance bill
(HF2335/SF 2566). The bill earmarked millions of dollars for a variety of agencies and programs dedicated to
the current issues in the housing market. Article 5 of the bill established the metropolitan region sales and use
tax. This tax required the Metropolitan Council to impose a metro sales tax of 0.25% on sales made in the
metropolitan counties or to a destination in the metropolitan counties. Funds received from the tax are
distributed: 25% to the state’s rental assistance program, 25% to the metropolitan city aid account, and 50%
to the metropolitan county aid account.
The metropolitan city account disburses local affordable housing aid to cities via distribution factors.
Calculations made as of June 30th 2023, expect Columbia Heights to receive $260,089 annually. These
numbers are preliminary, and the City will not know how much it is set to receive until the funds are released
in June or July. These funds must be used for affordable housing initiatives or projects and must qualify under
the law. “Article 5, section 3, subd. 4 defines qualifying projects to include emergency rental assistance for
households earning less than 80% of area median income, financial support to nonprofit hous ing providers,
construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, permanent financing, interest rate reduction, refinancing, and gap
financing of housing. Homeownership projects are limited to units affordable to those at 115% of greater of
state or area median income and 80% of greater area of greater of state or area median income for rental
housing projects.” (LMC 2023 Legislative Session Summary)
State law also establishes that all funds must be spent on qualifying projects by December 31 of the third year
after the aid was received. This requirement can be bypassed if: the city can prove that by no fault of its own it
could not expend all the funds, the city places the received funds into a housing trust fund, and the funds used
from the trust fund go to qualified projects.
In speaking with other cities and our public finance consultants at Ehlers, all agree that the first step in
responding to the new law is to establish a housing trust fund and, upon receipt of the funds, transfer them
into the trust fund. As stated above this is a major step in proving the City has “spent” the funds. Which allows
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the City more time to distribute the funds on qualifying projects. Cities are given the right to establish Housing
Trust Funds in section 462C.16 of state statute.
Ordinance 1698 establishes the framework for the City’s Local Housing Trust Fund which contains a set of
rules and regulations regarding the administration of the fund. These rules are established in compliance with
state law and the requirements set by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for their Local Housing
Trust Fund Grants. MHFA also received $4,800,000 money from 2023 legislative session for their Local Housing
Trust Fund Grants. The Local Housing Trust Fund Grant program is stricter than the affordable housing sales
tax funds, but staff see the local housing trust funds purpose as a tool to develop and maintain affordable
housing. This also opens the fund for application to the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants. The EDA will discuss
applying to the grant program after establishment of the fund.
Ordinance 1698 also designates the EDA as the administrator of the fund. The City’s HRA has delegated its
powers to the EDA making the EDA best suited to administer the p rograms and projects the fund will be used
for. In the past the EDA has established and administered the City’s housing initiatives.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1698, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1698, being an ordinance establishing a Housing Trust Fund, and
designating the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority as the administrator of the fund, and
direct staff to send a summary of the ordinance as presented, for publication in the legal newspaper.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 1698
2. Summary of Ordinance 1698 for Publication
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Ordinance 1698
ORDINANCE NO. 1698
BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND AND DESIGNATING
THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF
THE FUND
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
(a) Preamble.
To provide the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) with additional tools to support the
rehabilitation and preservation of existing affordable housing within the City, and
promote the development of additional affordable housing within the City, the City has
determined to create a Local Housing Trust Fund.
(b) Establishing a Local Housing Trust Fund.
Pursuant to the authority granted to the City under Minnesota Statutes section 462C.16,
a local housing trust fund is established in the City (the “Local Housing Trust Fund”).
(c) Funding Sources.
The Local Housing Trust Fund shall be funded, in part, by an annual allocation of funds
from the local affordable housing aid received from the Metropolitan Region Sales and
Use Tax established in Minnesota Statutes section 297A.9925 and administered via
Minnesota Statutes section 477A.35, as approved by the City Council (the “Affordable
Housing Aid”). Other sources of funding may include, but are not limited to:
1. donations;
2. bond proceeds;
3. grants and loans from a state, federal, or private source, including the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency’s Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program (the “Grant
Program”);
4. appropriations by a local government;
5. investment earnings of the Local Housing Trust Fund; and
6. housing and redevelopment authority levies.
(d) Purpose of Local Housing Trust Fund.
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Ordinance 1698
The City may use funds from the Local Housing Trust Fund to administer to or assist
proposed projects or programs to develop or preserve affordable housing for persons of
very low to moderate income, whose income does not exceed 115% of the most recent
total median family income for Minnesota issued by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, as required by the Grant Program. Affordable Housing Aid funds
must be used in accordance with the affordability and other requirements of Minnesota
Statutes section 477A.35. In addition to any specific requirements of Minnesota Statutes
section 477A.35 or the Grant Program, funds in the Local Housing Trust Fund may be used
only to:
1. pay for administrative expenses, but not more than ten percent of the balance of the
funds in the Local Housing Trust Fund may be spent on administration;
2. make grants, loans, and loan guarantees for the development, rehabilitation, or
financing of housing;
3. match other funds from federal, state, or private resources for housing projects; or
4. provide down payment assistance, rental assistance, and home buyer counseling
services.
(e) Administration of Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “EDA”) shall
administer the Affordable Housing Trust Fund on behalf of the City.
The EDA shall determine the terms and conditions of grants, loans, and loan guarantees
for the development, rehabilitation, or financing of housin g from the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund, including the appropriate security and interest, if any, and whether
repayment is required. Interest on loans and grants shall be as established by the EDA
from time to time or at the time of approval of a specific project or program.
The EDA shall report annually to the City on the use of the funds in the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund, including the number of loans and grants made, the number and types of
residential units assisted, and the number of households for which rental assistance ,
down payment assistance or home buyer counseling services were provided. The City
shall post the annual report on its Website.
(f) Council Action.
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby ordains the establishment and
implementation of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
(g) Effective Date.
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Ordinance 1698
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after the date of its passage.
First Reading: May 15, 2024
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Jacobs
Roll Call: All Ayes – Spriggs Absent
Second Reading: May 28, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1698
BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND AND DESIGNATING
THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF
THE FUND
The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1698 on
May 28, 2024.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a Local Housing Trust Fund and designate the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (EDA) as the administrator of the fund. The
Local Housing Trust Fund aims to support the rehabilitation and preservation of existing
affordable housing and promote the development of additional affordable housing within the
City. The funds will be used to develop or preserve affordable housing for persons with incomes
not exceeding 115% of the median family income for Minnesota. Allowable uses include
administrative expenses (up to 10% of the fund balance), grants, loans, loan guarantees,
matching other funds, and providing down payment assistance, rental assistance, and hom e
buyer counseling services. The EDA will administer the fund, determine the terms and
conditions for financial assistance, and report annually to the City Council on fund usage. The
annual report will be posted on the City’s website.
This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1698. A copy of the entire text of the Ordinance is available
for public inspection during regular office hours at City Hall, by standard or electronic mail, or at
www.columbiaheightsmn.gov.
Attest: ___________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
_____________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Approve Permits for the 2024 Jamboree
DEPARTMENT: Police Department BY/DATE: Captain Erik Johnston/May 22, 2024
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
X Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The City of Columbia Heights Jamboree will be held from June 27 through June 30 this year. The carnival usually arrives a
day or two before the Jamboree to set up, which will require the closing of Jefferson Street on Tuesday afternoon, June
25. Staff is requesting permission to close Huset Parkway from the alleyway on the north end of Huset Park to the south
roundabout. Other arrangements are made with various City departments, including the license application, payment of
necessary license fees and permits, and that the required damage deposits are submitted.
The annual Jamboree Parade will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM. The parade route will again be
on Quincy Street and will begin at 45th Avenue and Quincy Street, proceed south on Quincy Street to 40th Avenue,
continue west on 40th Avenue, and end at 5th Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the Jamboree
Parade. Staff is also requesting to waive the Fire Department permit fees for firework displays in the amount of $50.00.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to close Huset Parkway from 39th to 40th Avenues beginning Tuesday afternoon,
June 25, through Sunday, June 30, 2024.
MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the Jamboree Parade to be held on
Friday, June 28, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM for the following streets: 45th Avenue to Quincy Street, south to 40th
Avenue, west to 5th Street.
MOTION: Move to authorize fireworks at dusk on Saturday, June 29, 2024, and to waive the Fire Department
fireworks display permit fee.
ATTACHMENT(S): n/a
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ITEM: License Agenda
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Sarah LaVoie, 05/22/2024
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
XHealthy 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 May 28th, 2024, City Council meeting.
This agenda consists of applications for 2024: Solicitor license, carnival license,
contractor licenses and tree service 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
May 28thth 2024, as
presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. License Agenda 05-28-2024
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TO CITY COUNCIL May 28th, 2024
*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application
Tree Services License – 2024
Hector David Leon-Esquivel
Associated Exteriors, Inc
8741 Central Ave ne # 201 Blaine, MN 55434 $100
CONTRACTOR LICENSES – 2024
*Nice Guys Corporation 1406 W Lake st #201 Minneapolis, MN 55408 $80
*Total Comfort-A ABC
Appliance
8818 7th Ave N Golden Valley, MN 55427 $80
*Apex Mechanical PO Box 20682 Minneapolis, MN 55420 $80
*Baxter Mechanical Inc. PO Box 591 Elk River, MN 55330 $80
Tree Services License – 2024
*Rainbow Treecare 11571 K-Tel Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 $80
Carnival License – 2024
*Family Fun Shows 20590 STATE HWY 83, MANKATO, MN 56001 $200
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ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien /
May 28, 2024
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
X_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
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 May 28, 2024, in that
they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
ATTACHMENT:
Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 5-28-24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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MEETING DATE MAY 28, 2024
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ITEM: Review of Bills.
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: May 28, 2024
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 $1,415,322.85.
ATTACHMENT(S):
List of Claims
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AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE MAY 28, 2024
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184.00 609.0000.14500050324 INV25335881263(A)
57.00 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314461263(A)
40.00 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314311263(A)
1,088.00 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314441263(A)
1,300.00 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314281263(A)
134.90 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314401263(A)
245.08 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314291263(A)
8,933.70 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314251263(A)
7,225.50 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314371263(A)
8.40 609.9791.42199050924 INV25369571263(A)
5.60 609.9791.42199050924 INV25369561263(A)
15.42 609.9791.42199050924 INV25369541263(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199050924 INV25369531263(A)
67.92 609.9791.42199050824 INV25358271263(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199050124 INV25314321263(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199050324 INV25335871263(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199050324 INV25335881263(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314461263(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314311263(A)
14.70 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314441263(A)
37.80 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314281263(A)
0.70 609.9792.42199050124 DEL25314501263(A)
3.04 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314401263(A)
7.59 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314291263(A)
95.23 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314251263(A)
61.60 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314371263(A)
29,997.86
320.85 240.5500.42189DVD ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5054040011264(A)MAIN05/16/2024
693.25 609.0000.14500050324 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC67779381265(A)MAIN05/16/2024
371.05 609.0000.14500050324 INV67779391265(A)
352.00 609.0000.14500050324 INV67779371265(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199050824 DEL67797191265(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199050324 INV67779381265(A)
4.20 609.9792.42199050324 INV67779391265(A)
11.20 609.9792.42199050324 INV67779371265(A)
1,441.50 74
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,057.10 609.0000.14500050224 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S51101771266(A)MAIN05/16/2024
174.00 609.0000.14500050224 INV24749911266(A)
3,961.20 609.0000.14500050224 INV24749931266(A)
1,222.92 609.0000.14500050224 INV24749971266(A)
1,374.35 609.0000.14500050224 INV24749961266(A)
576.10 609.0000.14500042524 INV24722221266(A)
1,700.16 609.0000.14500042524 INV24722241266(A)
2,412.72 609.0000.14500042524 INV24722211266(A)
3,961.20 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750001266(A)
267.00 609.0000.14500050224 INV24749991266(A)
514.42 609.0000.14500050224 INV24749981266(A)
171.00 609.0000.14500050224 INV51106861266(A)
674.70 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750021266(A)
106.00 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750061266(A)
317.29 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750051266(A)
480.00 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668101266(A)
864.00 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668131266(A)
864.00 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668201266(A)
728.76 609.0000.14500042524 INV24722331266(A)
2,606.18 609.0000.14500042524 INV24722321266(A)
855.00 609.0000.14500050224 INV51106851266(A)
872.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776191266(A)
1,804.09 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776071266(A)
967.25 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776131266(A)
377.70 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776161266(A)
393.50 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776051266(A)
37.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776021266(A)
547.05 609.0000.145000500924 INV24776011266(A)
792.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776151266(A)
331.38 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776141266(A)
295.70 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776101266(A)
225.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776121266(A)
540.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776081266(A)
261.50 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776061266(A)
246.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776111266(A)
(600.00)609.0000.14500050724 INV95790011266(A)
(600.00)609.0000.14500050724 INV95790001266(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199050224 INV51101771266(A)
3.84 609.9791.42199050224 INV24749911266(A)
17.92 609.9791.42199050224 INV24749931266(A)
15.36 609.9791.42199050224 INV24749971266(A)
15.36 609.9791.42199050224 INV24749961266(A)75
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
6.40 609.9791.42199042524 INV24722221266(A)
15.36 609.9791.42199042524 INV24722241266(A)
12.16 609.9791.42199050924 DEL24776001266(A)
15.36 609.9791.42199042524 INV24722211266(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199041124 INV24668101266(A)
1.92 609.9791.42199050924 DEL24776031266(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199041124 INV24668131266(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199050224 INV51106851266(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199050924 DEL24776041266(A)
23.04 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776191266(A)
41.39 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776071266(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776131266(A)
8.32 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776161266(A)
7.04 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776051266(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776021266(A)
5.12 609.9791.421990500924 INV24776011266(A)
14.08 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776151266(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776141266(A)
2.56 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776101266(A)
1.49 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776121266(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776081266(A)
1.39 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776061266(A)
1.49 609.9791.42199050924 INV24776111266(A)
17.92 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750001266(A)
5.33 609.9792.42199050224 INV24749991266(A)
3.31 609.9792.42199050224 INV24749981266(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199050224 INV51106861266(A)
4.48 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750021266(A)
2.56 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750061266(A)
8.96 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750051266(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199041124 INV24668201266(A)
1.92 609.9792.42199050924 DEL24776211266(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199042524 INV24722331266(A)
9.92 609.9792.42199050924 DEL24776201266(A)
16.64 609.9792.42199042524 INV24722321266(A)
31,729.31
2,194.93 415.6450.44000OUTSIDE STORAGE REMOVAL 040124 - 0426241-800-GOT-JUNK?33198924MAIN05/16/2024
330.00 609.0000.14500050724 INV56 BREWING LLC5625988198925MAIN05/16/2024
139.33 609.0000.14500050624 INV5625964198925
469.33 76
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
362.12 101.1940.44020REPAIR DOOR OPENERS-BOXING GYM 590 40TH A DYNAMIC DOOR CO INC22404251198926MAIN05/16/2024
765.60 101.1320.43050BSWIFT 0524AI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.10024052024198927MAIN05/16/2024
8,000.00 101.2100.430502024 DOMESTIC ASSAULT SVCSALEXANDRA HOUSE INC2832408198928MAIN05/16/2024
1,060.50 101.2200.43105MED DIRECTORSHIP Q2 0424-0624ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMSCI00050498198929MAIN05/16/2024
416.50 609.0000.14500042524 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY3562842791198930MAIN05/16/2024
387.24 609.0000.14500050924 INV3562843031198930
(35.54)609.0000.14500050924 INV3562843032198930
768.20
60.03 240.5500.44000ANNUAL FIRE EXTGR SVC CERT-LIBRARYAMERICAN CYLINDER INC214857198931MAIN05/16/2024
210.00 101.2200.42171STRAW BALESANOKA INDEPENDENT GRAIN188760198932MAIN05/16/2024
16.54 101.1110.43250INTERNET 0524ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC050124198933MAIN05/16/2024
23.00 101.1320.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
35.95 101.1510.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
2.88 101.1940.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
89.87 101.2100.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
83.40 101.2200.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
40.26 101.3100.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
12.94 101.3121.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 101.5000.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
23.00 101.5129.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 101.5200.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 201.2400.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
16.54 204.6314.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 225.9844.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
136.60 240.5500.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 601.9600.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 602.9600.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
46.73 609.9791.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
30.20 609.9792.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
20.13 609.9793.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
7.19 701.9950.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
90.58 720.9980.43250INTERNET 0524050124198933
718.95
134.00 240.5500.44020REPAIR DOOR LOCK-LIBRARY CONFRENCE ROOMASSURED SECURITY INC234740198934MAIN05/16/2024
9.04 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR2038260164198935MAIN05/16/2024
31.05 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038266310198935
358.34 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038260579198935
77
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
305.33 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038276204198935
461.02 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038254260198935
1,164.78
7,851.45 411.9999.43050.19113989 CENTRAL LEGAL SERVICES 0324BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD280047198936MAIN05/16/2024
156.00 609.0000.14500050624BARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY4611198937MAIN05/16/2024
227.50 101.1320.43050COBRA ADMIN 0424; RETIREE BILLING 0424; PARTICIPATION FEE 0524BENEFIT EXTRAS, INC.121999198938MAIN05/16/2024
43.65 887.9250.43050COBRA ADMIN 0424; RETIREE BILLING 0424; PARTICIPATION FEE 0524121999198938
271.15
247.51 101.2200.42171GLUTOSE, ADRENALINBOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC85332398198939MAIN05/16/2024
325.17 609.0000.14500050924 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP8745198940MAIN05/16/2024
2,200.74 101.2100.43050ANIMAL SVCS 030524-040224BRP VETERINARY MINNESOTA341107198941MAIN05/16/2024
6,732.00 720.9980.44030BARRACUDA CLOUD ARCHIVER 2024CDW-G INCRB11219198942MAIN05/16/2024
17.10 101.1940.438306403204114-3CENTERPOINT ENERGY6403204114-3198943MAIN05/16/2024
236.03 101.2100.438308268239-48268239-4198943
129.18 101.2100.438308268239-48268239-4198943
236.03 101.2200.438308268239-48268239-4198943
129.17 101.2200.438308268239-48268239-4198943
25.38 101.5200.4383010802324-310802324-3198943
17.10 101.5200.438305467671-35467671-3198943
58.51 101.5200.438305452216-45452216-4198943
640.07 240.5500.4383010570341-710570341-7198943
17.10 602.9600.438309644621-69644621-6198943
25.82 602.9600.4383011299887-711299887-7198943
25.38 602.9600.4383011299887-711299887-7198943
94.66 609.9793.438306402970054-56402970054-5198943
1,651.53
395.00 101.2100.44020REPAIR CONFRENCE ROOM LEAK-PSBCENTRAL ROOFING CO INC35680198944MAIN05/16/2024
395.00 101.2200.44020REPAIR CONFRENCE ROOM LEAK-PSB35680198944
790.00
300.00 101.2200.43105FIREFIGHTER II CENTURY COLLEGE1226340198945MAIN05/16/2024
400.00 101.2200.43105DMICO, PICO1226339198945
700.00
161.74 101.2100.43210040424 333954365CENTURYLINK333954365198946MAIN05/16/2024
165.56 101.2100.43210050424 333954365333954365198946
161.75 101.2200.43210040424 333954365333954365198946
78
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
165.56 101.2200.43210050424 333954365333954365198946
654.61
10.60 101.1940.42171FIRST AID SUPPLIES CH 050824CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY5210612179198947MAIN05/16/2024
224.98 101.5129.42990MOPS, LINENS JPM 050724CINTAS INC4191793662198948MAIN05/16/2024
(1.26)101.5129.44020OVERCHARGE INV#41889153739267824932198948
(1.26)101.5129.44020OVERCHARGE INV#41882093979267824939198948
(1.26)101.5129.44020OVERCHARGE INV#41853223029267824946198948
(1.26)101.5129.44020OVERCHARGE INV#41846028219267824958198948
(1.26)101.5129.44020OVERCHARGE INV#41838928329267824968198948
218.68
27.09 609.9791.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0424CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC732941198949MAIN05/16/2024
48.66 609.9792.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0424732950198949
75.75
274.15 609.0000.14500050824 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC503449198950MAIN05/16/2024
4.00 609.9791.42199050824 INV503449198950
278.15
1,613.45 431.3121.45180VENTRAC TURBINE BLOWER CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC209814198951MAIN05/16/2024
1,613.45 431.5200.45180VENTRAC TURBINE BLOWER 209814198951
1,613.45 432.9699.45150VENTRAC TURBINE BLOWER 209814198951
1,613.45 433.9699.45150VENTRAC TURBINE BLOWER 209814198951
6,453.80
124.81 101.2100.42171HAND TWLS, DISINFECT, HAND SOAPDALCO ENTERPRISES INC4228554198952MAIN05/16/2024
124.81 101.2200.42171HAND TWLS, DISINFECT, HAND SOAP4228554198952
249.62
251.00 609.0000.14500050824 INVDANGEROUS MAN BREWING CO LLCIN-3644198953MAIN05/16/2024
40.25 101.1110.43500CANDIDATE FILING NOTICE 050324ECM PUBLISHERS INC997031198954MAIN05/16/2024
74.75 201.2400.43500PHN ORD #1695 042624995966198954
235.00 609.9791.43420STREAMING AUDIO 050124997785198954
799.00 609.9791.43420FREQUENCE DISPLAY GEO PREROLL 050124997784198954
185.00 609.9792.43420STREAMING AUDIO 050124997785198954
629.00 609.9792.43420FREQUENCE DISPLAY GEO PREROLL 050124997784198954
80.00 609.9793.43420STREAMING AUDIO 050124997785198954
272.00 609.9793.43420FREQUENCE DISPLAY GEO PREROLL 050124997784198954
2,315.00
36.00 609.0000.14500031524 INVEMERALD ELEMENTS1082198955MAIN05/16/2024
79
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
143.00 101.2200.43050TURNOUT GEAR CLEANINGEMERGENCY TECHNICAL DECON1292198956MAIN05/16/2024
460.00 101.2200.43050TURNOUT GEAR CLEANING1299198956
603.00
1,800.00 101.2200.43105LIVE BURN TRAINING 3853 CENTRAL 050424FIRE INSTRUCTION & RESCUE ED6856198957MAIN05/16/2024
559.00 609.0000.14500050124 INVGLOBAL RESERVE LLCORD-9123198958MAIN05/16/2024
1,053.00 609.0000.14500050924 INVGRAPE BEGINNINGS INCMN00147835198959MAIN05/16/2024
961.86 609.0000.14500042924 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN41052051012198960MAIN05/16/2024
23,691.22 431.2100.45180EQUIPMENT AND SET-UP FOR DODGE CHARGER #8233GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY, LLC300070198961MAIN05/16/2024
407.50 609.0000.14500050324 INVHOHENSTEINS INC712844198962MAIN05/16/2024
5,104.35 609.0000.14500051024 INV714987198962
5,511.85
445.00 883.5500.43050CLAY FLOWERS 050424HOLT/ERIN050424198963MAIN05/16/2024
99.00 602.9600.42010LED SEARCH LIGHTHOME DEPOT #280222556198964MAIN05/16/2024
608.50 609.0000.14500050924 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC14701198965MAIN05/16/2024
442.20 101.1410.43320MILEAGE CLERK INSTITUTE 050624-051024ION/SARA051024198966MAIN05/16/2024
120.00 240.5500.44020CL;EANING-LIBRARY 042824JASON'S JANITORIAL SERVICES042924198967MAIN05/16/2024
2,708.96 101.2200.42171ELKHART 2.5 BLITZ NOZZLEJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN314148198968MAIN05/16/2024
237.93 101.2100.43250LANGUAGE LINE 0324LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIONS11265648198969MAIN05/16/2024
148.32 101.2100.43250LANGUAGE LINE SVCS 042411293652198969
386.25
974.19 101.2100.43250TRANSLATION SVCS 0424LIONBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC60777198970MAIN05/16/2024
3,333.33 411.9999.43050.2111LOBBYIST SERVICES 0524LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P.115001198971MAIN05/16/2024
33.18 609.0000.14500051024 INVM AMUNDSON CIGAR & CANDY CO LLP382312198972MAIN05/16/2024
4,333.72 609.0000.14500051024 INV382311198972
3,933.42 609.0000.14500051024 INV382313198972
33.18 609.0000.14500051024 INV382314198972
1,966.99 609.0000.14500051024 INV382315198972
10,300.49
625.00 101.2200.43050PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENTMARTIN-MCALLISTER INC16063198973MAIN05/16/2024
324.00 609.0000.14500050924 INVMAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY MINNESOTAINV1245759198974MAIN05/16/2024
1.50 609.9791.42199050924 INVINV1245759198974
80
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
325.50
310.00 609.0000.14500050324 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO745492198975MAIN05/16/2024
377.50 609.0000.14500051024 INV746815198975
687.50
110.00 609.0000.14500050824 INVMEGA BEER LLCIN-11097198976MAIN05/16/2024
15.89 101.2100.42171CEILING TILESMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY6894198977MAIN05/16/2024
41.76 101.2100.42175BOTTLED WATER7912198977
15.88 101.2200.42171CEILING TILES6894198977
31.96 101.2200.42171FIREMAN'S NOZZLE7062198977
28.43 101.2200.42171LAUNDRY DETGNT, LIGHT BULBS, DRY SHEETS7549198977
133.92
321.00 101.2100.44030IT SUPPORT 0524METRO-INET1880198978MAIN05/16/2024
145,480.54 601.9400.42990WATER PURCHASE 0424MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.050624198979MAIN05/16/2024
2,550.00 101.2100.43105EVOC-PIT DRIVING COURSE MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH337900-10807198980MAIN05/16/2024
635.00 101.2100.43105PIT HYBRID DRIVING COURSE337900-10854198980
3,185.00
1,192.50 101.2100.44020REPAIR MULTISTACK REFRIG LEAK-PSBMODERN HEATING & AIR INCS082059198981MAIN05/16/2024
1,192.50 101.2200.44020REPAIR MULTISTACK REFRIG LEAK-PSBS082059198981
2,385.00
288.00 609.0000.14500042424 INVNORTHERN HOLLOW WINERY LLC1767198982MAIN05/16/2024
4,400.00 101.2100.43105SCHOOL OF POLICE STAFF & COMMAND 091123-111723NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY21661198983MAIN05/16/2024
6,222.63 225.9844.43050PRINT NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2024NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMPANY INC47770198984MAIN05/16/2024
1,819.92 603.9530.42030RECYCLING FLYER 202447708198984
2,877.41 603.9530.43220RECYCLING FLYER 202447708198984
10,919.96
151.05 240.5500.42000PAPER, DRY ERASE MARKERS, DUSTER, BRUSHOFFICE DEPOT362358741001198985MAIN05/16/2024
635.50 609.0000.14500050724 INVOLD WORLD BEER LLC10004198986MAIN05/16/2024
63.43 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-PRESTEMONON SITE SANITATION INC0001702963198987MAIN05/16/2024
63.43 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-GAUVITTE 0001702962198987
126.86
596.00 609.0000.14500050224 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY235549198988MAIN05/16/2024
2,425.00 609.0000.14500050224 INV235550198988 81
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AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
300.00 609.0000.14500032524 INV231853198988
42.00 609.9791.42199050224 INV235550198988
12.50 609.9791.42199032524 INV231853198988
15.00 609.9792.42199050224 INV235549198988
3,390.50
(7.00)101.0000.20815042624 -10013121POPP.COM INC992830360198989MAIN05/16/2024
8.81 101.1110.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
12.42 101.1110.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
15.89 101.1320.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
12.42 101.1320.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
45.80 101.1510.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
12.42 101.1510.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
3.76 101.1940.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
89.74 101.1940.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
135.74 101.2100.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
58.43 101.2200.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
76.35 101.3100.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
1.23 101.3121.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
43.27 101.5000.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
11.51 101.5000.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
1.35 101.5129.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
50.17 101.5129.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
4.84 101.5200.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
17.74 201.2400.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
18.26 204.6314.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
12.42 204.6314.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
30.12 240.5500.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
3.48 601.9600.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
51.29 609.9791.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
31.12 609.9792.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
10.80 609.9793.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
3.51 701.9950.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
9.90 720.9980.43210042624 -10013121992830360198989
12.43 720.9980.43210043024 -10010429992831444198989
778.22
789.70 720.9980.43050NETWORK ENGINEERING CONSULTANT 0424POSITIVE SERVICES LLC20240502198990MAIN05/16/2024
180.00 101.3121.43250DATA PLAN 0424PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-1048483198991MAIN05/16/2024
60.00 101.5200.43250DATA PLAN 0424IN200-1048483198991
30.00 601.9600.43250DATA PLAN 0424IN200-1048483198991
30.00 602.9600.43250DATA PLAN 0424IN200-1048483198991
82
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
300.00
413.50 609.0000.14500050824 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-74940198992MAIN05/16/2024
4,145.00 101.2100.43050RANGE MTNC, LEAD REMEDIATION, RUBBER SIDE PANELS AND DISPOSALRANGE RENOVATION CONSULTING INC.3392198993MAIN05/16/2024
180.00 101.5040.43050ACTIVE AGERS 040124-042924SCHAFFER/PATRICIA ANNETTE050124198994MAIN05/16/2024
77.27 101.1940.44020PREVENT MAINT 1123SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC8106403388198995MAIN05/16/2024
77.27 101.5129.44020PREVENT MAINT 11238106403389198995
192.46 609.9791.44020PREVENT MAINT 11238106401369198995
347.00
1,003.03 883.5500.42170SUMMER READING PROGRAM BOOKSSCHOLASTIC INC59687914198996MAIN05/16/2024
145.05 609.0000.14500050324 INVSMALL LOT MNMN76792198997MAIN05/16/2024
5.00 609.9791.42199050324 INVMN76792198997
150.05
45.00 101.2100.42030BUSINESS CARDS CHIEF MARKHAMSOULO COMMUNICATIONS128258012198998MAIN05/16/2024
51.99 101.2100.4207010MM SUBSONIC PRACTICE AMMOSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1698651198999MAIN05/16/2024
504.87 101.2100.42172HAT, GLOVES, HOLDERS, POUCHES, TOURNIQUET, BELTSI1698501198999
556.86
230.24 240.5500.4201060 WIRE DISPLAY EASELS (4 X 3.5")THE LIBRARY STORE, INC.684995199000MAIN05/16/2024
82.00 101.1320.43050BACKGROUND CHECKS 0424THE MCDOWELL AGENCY, INC.154052199001MAIN05/16/2024
400.50 101.1410.43050COUNCIL MINUTES 042224TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCM29116199002MAIN05/16/2024
229.86 101.3121.42172T-SHIRTS, SAFETY SHIRTSTRENDS, CYCLES & SWINGS INCINV87286199003MAIN05/16/2024
248.41 101.5200.42172T-SHIRTS, SAFETY SHIRTSINV87286199003
54.95 101.6102.42172T-SHIRTS, SAFETY SHIRTSINV87286199003
174.88 601.9600.42172T-SHIRTS, SAFETY SHIRTSINV87286199003
174.89 602.9600.42172T-SHIRTS, SAFETY SHIRTSINV87286199003
121.05 701.9950.42172T-SHIRTS, SAFETY SHIRTSINV87286199003
1,004.04
380.71 240.5500.42171GLOVES, HANDSOAP, TISSUE, PAPER TOWELSTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC913415199004MAIN05/16/2024
69.90 240.5500.430500424 PLACEMENTSUNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC6125431199005MAIN05/16/2024
56.82 609.9791.43250050324 442044911-00002VERIZON WIRELESS9963224528199006MAIN05/16/2024
56.83 609.9792.43250050324 442044911-000029963224528199006
56.83 609.9793.43250050324 442044911-000029963224528199006
170.48 83
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
545.14 101.2200.43210042524 586753132-00001VERIZON WIRELESS9962579249199007MAIN05/16/2024
1,525.00 101.6102.42160TREESWILSON'S NURSERY LLC27075199008MAIN05/16/2024
662.00 609.0000.14500050324 INVWINE COMPANY/THE266758199009MAIN05/16/2024
10.00 609.9791.42199050324 INV266758199009
672.00
10.68 101.3160.4381051-4941920-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1104209577199010MAIN05/16/2024
10.68 101.3160.4381051-4174399-11104415829199010
21.36
(7.76)101.0000.20815TPNGS,CANDY-DONUT DCRTNG,YOUTH PRIZES,CANDY WELLS FARGO CREDIT CARD02028Q1267(E)MAIN05/20/2024
(0.61)101.0000.20815NPKNS,PLTS,WTR BTTLS,SNACKS,LEMONADE 02164Q1267(E)
93.90 101.1110.42175SNACKS-COUNCIL WRK SESS & COMMISSION895882927199497560661267(E)
425.00 101.1110.43105BUESGENS-2024 LMC ANNUAL CONF4043761267(E)
1,445.00 101.1110.443762024 MOVIE IN THE PARK RIGHTSBO 22186741267(E)
40.50 101.1110.44380EDA NAMEPLATES167351267(E)
100.00 101.1110.48200CAKE-ALEKSANDR CHERNIN RETIREMENT7BXS1267(E)
94.17 101.1110.48200SANDWHICHES-CHERNIN RETIREMENT253618171613675541267(E)
162.00 101.1320.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
560.00 101.1410.43105REGISTRATION MMCI TRAINING 2024-ION4881491267(E)
(248.59)101.1510.42011UB RECEIPT PRINTER RETURN111-3928958-0041810R1267(E)
37.96 101.1510.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
7.49 101.1510.42171KEY RINGS113-8252600-61922321267(E)
0.00 101.1940.42000DIGITAL BOOK, RETURND01-9219619-91138341267(E)
12.59 101.1940.42011HEAVY DUTY TIMER-PARKING GATE CONTROL112-3120244-52842401267(E)
176.24 101.1940.42171DEPOSIT-ZONING MAP FRAME4074166747691267(E)
137.00 101.1940.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
29.95 101.1940.42171HANDY BAG OPENER113-2043447-01074511267(E)
29.83 101.1940.42171GRABBER TOOL, GARBAGE BAGS113-9437891-60730511267(E)
90.75 101.1940.42171CARD HOLDER DISPLAYS, DISH CLOTHS113-4548139-09642321267(E)
11.97 101.1940.42175TEA113-5984349-33634651267(E)
0.00 101.1940.42175TEA, REFUND408139910626825571267(E)
5.98 101.1940.42175TEA408539910632064071267(E)
20.00 101.1940.43105SAFETY & LOSS CNTL-KH4038261267(E)
176.54 101.2100.42171GUN CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR RANGE112-0389126-88274131267(E)
89.28 101.2100.42171COMPOSTABLE FORKS AND PLATES FOR PD EVENTS112-6948969-83338521267(E)
14.95 101.2100.42171STEAK KNIFE SET FOR KITCHEN112-8840242-72930161267(E)
32.34 101.2100.421712 12-PACK C12 BATTERIES FOR LIDAR112-0237868-80506111267(E)
31.98 101.2100.42171COFFEE FILTERS112-7312726-12018351267(E)
33.88 101.2100.42171COMPOSTABLE TRASH BAGS112-0394477-72002251267(E)
82.46 101.2100.42171WASTE CAN & LID FOR COMPOST-TRNG RM112-5374421-42482071267(E)84
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
21.12 101.2100.42171FEBREZE-LOCKER ROOMS112-4406032-63410691267(E)
37.96 101.2100.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
291.00 101.2100.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
49.30 101.2100.42175SNACKS-BLACK OFFICERS ASSOC MTG000001111267(E)
25.15 101.2100.42175COOKIES-SOCCER AT MIDDLE SCHOOL01433Q1267(E)
41.99 101.2100.42175CAKE-OFFICER CORTES SWEARING IN01083Q1267(E)
27.96 101.2100.42175SNACKS-BE SMART FOR KIDS EVENT 032324 CUB1267(E)
57.00 101.2100.42282FUEL-BASURTO OUT OF TOWN COURT APPR90171411267(E)
1,230.00 101.2100.430507 CHECK-INS AND 2 THERAPY SESSIONS26651267(E)
124.00 101.2100.43105PART 107 DRONE PILOT TRNG-A.AUSTININV-56991267(E)
82.00 101.2100.44030TIME IQ SUBSC 0406-05052420240406-0007231267(E)
187.00 101.2100.44330CAPT JOHNSTON ROTARY DUES9941267(E)
270.00 101.2100.44390POST LIC RENEW-MILLER,YANG,WAGNERMLSPO20001414631267(E)
91.94 101.2100.44390POST LICENSE CORTESMLSPOS0001409911267(E)
75.92 101.2200.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
147.89 101.2200.42171AMERICAN FLAG2712561267(E)
36.94 101.2200.42171MICROFIBER CLOTHS, DUST CLOTHS113-1434382-89026681267(E)
18.39 101.2200.42171DISINFECTING WIPES113-8009549-74546341267(E)
140.00 101.2200.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
174.99 101.2200.42172BOOTS - FLANDERS36291267(E)
160.00 101.2200.43105FIRENUGGETS CONFERENCE PASS MP24HRTFTHLKSFRZLX00071267(E)
125.34 101.2200.43320LODGING PENA - FIRE SCHOOL AND DRIVING832569161267(E)
580.56 101.2200.43320LODGING REYNOLDS,M - DULUTH FOOLS 975822341267(E)
642.80 101.2200.43320LODGING KOSMAN,E - DULUTH FOOLS 980998021267(E)
642.80 101.2200.43320LODGING - DULUTH FOOLS980998021267(E)
248.00 101.2200.44330CLIA CERTIFICATE FEE 082424 - 08232627D907461267(E)
33.62 101.2300.42000BARCODE LABELS 113-7234800-72130211267(E)
209.99 101.3100.42011LABEL PRINTER FOR PW ADMIN111-0453100-40810681267(E)
39.50 101.3100.42011PHONE CASE-ENGNR AND LABELS FOR IT111-1719364-97410171267(E)
27.00 101.3100.420302024 PW WEEK POSTER00001225881267(E)
60.00 101.3100.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
1,050.00 101.3100.43105AUTOCAD TRAINING RAUSA-MLT4H1267(E)
1,150.00 101.3100.43105GRADING & BASE AND CONCRETE INSPECTOR RA4855601267(E)
625.00 101.3100.43105CONCRETE FIELD TESTER RA4868331267(E)
125.00 101.3100.431052024 SPRING WORKSHOP MN GIS DZ2000063741267(E)
(150.00)101.3100.43105REFUND-ASPHALT REHAB CONF LL,SK,BL7886651267(E)
240.00 101.3100.443302024 MEMBERSHIP DUES KEVIN HANSENINV1030141267(E)
19.98 101.3121.42171SURFACE PRO POWER SUPPLY113-4968925-29658181267(E)
15.97 101.3121.42171"AAA" BATTERIES 113-0317489-70362041267(E)
60.00 101.3121.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
20.00 101.3121.44330CHAT GPT SUBSCRIPTION 040724-05072487A891F4-00081267(E)
37.96 101.5000.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)85
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
253.00 101.5000.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
19.02 101.5001.44200LUNCH-OUTING WITH ACTIVE AGERS721267(E)
20.99 101.5004.42170PARTY FAVORS FOR BUNNY EVENT114-3277770-20370391267(E)
95.70 101.5004.42170 KEY, EGGS, PAPER BAGS, BUBBLES, STICKERS114-3277770-20370391267(E)
54.96 101.5004.42170GLOW TUBES,BALNS-EVNTS & SUMM,CRAFT-BUNNY EVENT 114-4448959-62554631267(E)
37.99 101.5004.42170TPNGS,CANDY-DONUT DCRTNG,YOUTH PRIZES,CANDY 02028Q1267(E)
25.98 101.5004.42170CANVASES-FAMILY GALACTIC ART 01044Q1267(E)
70.12 101.5004.42171VACUUM BELTS,FRINGE,BACKDDROP & LIGHTS-EVENTS 114-5871483-67490481267(E)
19.93 101.5004.42171NPKNS,PLTS,WTR BTTLS,SNACKS,LEMONADE 02164Q1267(E)
120.29 101.5004.42175TPNGS,CANDY-DONUT DCRTNG,YOUTH PRIZES,CANDY 02028Q1267(E)
103.64 101.5004.42175NPKNS,PLTS,WTR BTTLS,SNACKS,LEMONADE 02164Q1267(E)
9.99 101.5004.44200SPOONS-JUBILEE TEA PARTY111-6431124-56818561267(E)
36.79 101.5004.44200ACTIVE AGERS EVENT-ALIVE N KICKIN' CONCERT0658EDD9AA711267(E)
49.98 101.5004.44378GLOW TUBES,BALNS-EVNTS & SUMM,CRAFT-BUNNY EVENT 114-4448959-62554631267(E)
70.57 101.5004.44378TBL SKRTS,LED BLLN LGTS-OPEN HOUSE, BNY INFLTBL114-4532126-53858001267(E)
35.96 101.5004.44378CUPS,PLAY DOH PRIZES-OPEN HOUSE 114-183121-30090691267(E)
26.95 101.5040.42170SUPPLIES-SENIOR CENTER00664Q1267(E)
183.70 101.5040.42170ANNUAL ACTIVITY CONNECTION SUBSCRIPTIONAC614881267(E)
49.66 101.5040.42175SUPPLIES-SENIOR CENTER00664Q1267(E)
20.75 101.5040.42175TREATS-IN HOUSE ACTIVITIES01560Q1267(E)
73.84 101.5040.44200COFFEE,TEA,PLTS,SPNS,NAPKNS-JUBILEE TEA EVENT111-9099209-68962121267(E)
28.99 101.5040.44200DECORATIONS,SPOONS-JUBILEE TEA PARTY 111-2204928-37186331267(E)
49.66 101.5040.44200SENIOR CENTER SUPPLIES-ACTIVITIES00663Q1267(E)
220.74 101.5040.44200ACTIVE AGERS EVENT-ALIVE N KICKIN' CONCERT20370968C0601267(E)
36.79 101.5040.44200ACTIVE AGERS EVENT-ALIVE N KICKIN' CONCERT388DE1115A761267(E)
18.14 101.5040.44200DISCUSSION DINNER WITH ACTIVE AGERS240408-13-291267(E)
14.96 101.5040.44200LUNCH-OUTING WITH ACTIVE AGERS01534Q1267(E)
20.00 101.5040.44200LUNCH-OUTING WITH ACTIVE AGERS371267(E)
(1.33)101.5040.44200REFUND SALES TAX1547761267(E)
59.00 101.5129.42170DVD PLAYER JPM02027Q1267(E)
306.00 101.5129.421713 WATER FOUNTAIN FILTERSINV00013791267(E)
10.95 101.5129.42171 KEY, EGGS, PAPER BAGS, BUBBLES, STICKERS114-3277770-20370391267(E)
11.95 101.5129.42171VACUUM BELTS,FRINGE,BACKDDROP & LIGHTS-EVENTS 114-5871483-67490481267(E)
125.56 101.5129.42171TOILET PARTS114-9857045-09138151267(E)
60.00 101.5200.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
37.88 101.5200.42171"C" BATTERIESSO-43890061267(E)
22.99 101.6102.42171ALPHABET & NUMBER STAMP SET113-3706428-66194331267(E)
55.34 101.6102.42171STAMPING BLANKS113-6969484-20538091267(E)
251.52 101.6102.42171STAMP HOLDER113-1804555-05090101267(E)
151.84 201.2400.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
48.00 201.2400.43105ZONING REVISIONS EVENT026341267(E)
48.00 201.2400.43105SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION CLASSES026761267(E)86
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
875.90 201.2400.44030ARCGIS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 2024946951841267(E)
2.99 204.6314.42171LOCK BRACKET-3851 CENTRAL301524 MENARDS1267(E)
36.99 225.9844.42010BATTERY AND CHARGER FOR CAMERA114-2477207-45130591267(E)
33.41 225.9844.42010CAMERA MOUNT & CHARGER114-5026890-00930461267(E)
26.99 225.9844.42171STAND-CAMERA LIGHT114-0153036-38570271267(E)
14.91 225.9844.43220SHIPPING FOR CAMERA REPAIR12403202158A0534091267(E)
659.88 225.9844.44030ADOBE-ROTTLER 202427130438601267(E)
26.50 225.9844.44030MAILCHIMP SUBSC- MARCH 2024MC191625851267(E)
37.96 240.5500.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
84.00 240.5500.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
1,559.04 261.5029.44200ADMISSION-YOUTH TRIP 7450231267(E)
319.20 261.5029.44200YOUTH TRIP MOVIE TICKETS WS3D9C71267(E)
38.92 601.9600.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
20.00 601.9600.43105SAFTEY & LOSS CNTL-DH, KB4036671267(E)
10.00 601.9600.43105SAFTEY & LOSS CNTL-JO4036411267(E)
37.00 602.9600.42171BUSINESS CARDS105211267(E)
20.00 602.9600.43105SAFTEY & LOSS CNTL-DH, KB4036671267(E)
10.00 602.9600.43105SAFTEY & LOSS CNTL-JO4036411267(E)
508.20 609.0000.14500CURIOUS ELIXIR ORDER TV1DEQ5VEX5EV1267(E)
356.73 609.9791.43105MMBA CONFERENCE-SCHULZ00354Q1267(E)
150.40 609.9791.43105WSET LEVEL 1 SPIRITS TRNG-MMBA CONF1591-28721267(E)
280.83 609.9792.43105MMBA CONFERENCE-SCHULZ00354Q1267(E)
118.40 609.9792.43105WSET LEVEL 1 SPIRITS TRNG-MMBA CONF1591-28721267(E)
121.44 609.9793.43105MMBA CONFERENCE-SCHULZ00354Q1267(E)
51.20 609.9793.43105WSET LEVEL 1 SPIRITS TRNG-MMBA CONF1591-28721267(E)
52.00 701.9950.42171RENEWAL-BUSINESS PRIME:FOR FREE SHIPPING20241267(E)
47.95 701.9950.42171SLOW MOVING VEHICLE STICKERS113-2624847-30938251267(E)
12.99 720.9980.42000PHONE CASE-ENGNR AND LABELS FOR IT111-1719364-97410171267(E)
47.92 720.9980.42010CRIMP TOOLS FOR BNC CONNECTIONS111-7177157-95626501267(E)
14.98 720.9980.420111 - AC TO 12V DC CAR ADAPTER112-3363400-09426381267(E)
16.80 720.9980.42171CRIMP TOOLS FOR BNC CONNECTIONS111-7177157-95626501267(E)
22.36 720.9980.44030YEARLY DEVICE LICENSE X13P2JNV2Y1267(E)
93.98 881.5000.42175PIZZA-TAX PREPARERS708231267(E)
23.90 883.5500.42170BOBA TEA PEARL KIT114-8040334-20282211267(E)
132.31 883.5500.42170SCISSORS,TOTE BAGS,NEEDLES,POMPOMS,GLUE.FELT114-0528253-78586051267(E)
71.87 883.5500.42170FIBER FILL,MARKERS,PAINT,FELT68001102290193211267(E)
21,673.61
74,116.00 609.0000.20810APRIL LIQUOR SALES TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-041-541-9841268(E)MAIN05/22/2024
962.00 101.0000.20810APRIL SALES/USE TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-186-641-2481269(E)MAIN05/22/2024
21.00 101.0000.20815APRIL SALES/USE TAX0-186-641-2481269(E)
983.00
87
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
25,184.00 601.0000.20810APRIL UB SALES TAX 2024MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-264-366-9441270(E)MAIN05/22/2024
1,791.62 609.9791.43810SOLAR POWERARES NEE HOLDINGS, LLC17-0007191271(A)MAIN05/23/2024
1,188.26 609.9792.43810SOLAR POWER17-0007191271(A)
2,979.88
(5.29)101.0000.20815051524 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01083602001272(A)MAIN05/23/2024
156.54 609.0000.14500050824 INV01083310001272(A)
92.80 609.0000.14500051024 INV01083476001272(A)
433.25 609.0000.14500051524 INV01083602001272(A)
(13.65)609.0000.14500050924 INV01083484001272(A)
136.25 609.9791.42171050824 INV01083310001272(A)
514.79 609.9791.42171051524 INV01083602001272(A)
260.50 609.9792.42171051024 INV01083476001272(A)
93.00 609.9793.42171050824 INV01083367001272(A)
1,668.19
1,846.00 609.0000.14500050824 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION02035252001273(A)MAIN05/23/2024
2,604.50 609.0000.14500050824 INV02035244001273(A)
6,542.95 609.0000.14500051524 INV02035998001273(A)
81.00 609.9791.42199051524 INV02035998001273(A)
24.00 609.9792.42199050824 INV02035244001273(A)
20.00 609.9793.42199050824 INV02035252001273(A)
11,118.45
5,535.00 603.9510.42930ORGANICS 0424BETTER FUTURES MNINV15271274(A)MAIN05/23/2024
706.35 609.0000.14500050724 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1156479921275(A)MAIN05/23/2024
191.00 609.0000.14500050724 INV 7002977171156484371275(A)
116.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977171157323711275(A)
21,368.95 609.0000.14500050724 INV 7002977171156479911275(A)
13,345.75 609.0000.14500043024 INV 7002977171155259951275(A)
187.75 609.0000.14500050824 INV 7002977361156748441275(A)
128.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977821157327201275(A)
29.35 609.0000.14500050324 INV 7002977821156219451275(A)
1,839.05 609.0000.14500042624 INV 7002977821154974911275(A)
9,254.40 609.0000.14500050324 INV 7002977821156219441275(A)
155.75 609.0000.14500042324 INV 7002977171154128041275(A)
29.35 609.0000.14500041924 INV 7002977821153891751275(A)
64.65 609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977171153050251275(A)
182.00 609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977171153059381275(A)
8,031.95 609.0000.14500042324 INV 7002977171154128031275(A)
17,265.65 609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977171153050241275(A)
13,233.10 609.0000.14500041924 INV 7002977821153891741275(A)
88
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
16,275.05 609.0000.14500041724 INV 7002977361153302311275(A)
5,865.90 609.0000.14500041024 INV 7002977361152212531275(A)
17,539.75 609.0000.14500040924 INV 7002977171151909311275(A)
7,079.40 609.0000.14500042424 INV 7002977361154435731275(A)
246.20 609.0000.14500042424 INV 7002977361154435741275(A)
272.00 609.0000.14500050124 INV 7002977361155746531275(A)
101.55 609.0000.14500050124 INV 7002977361155518221275(A)
3,258.00 609.0000.14500050324 INV 7002977171156219421275(A)
204.00 609.0000.14500050324 INV 7002977171156219411275(A)
7,958.60 609.0000.14500050324 INV 7002977171156180201275(A)
92.40 609.0000.14500043024 INV 7002977171155259921275(A)
(64.95)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596381275(A)
(21.60)609.0000.14500050824 INV 7002977174122406771275(A)
(51.20)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596401275(A)
(13.07)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596421275(A)
(6.92)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596391275(A)
(31.90)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596441275(A)
(12.80)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596431275(A)
(6.92)609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977174122596411275(A)
(74.00)609.0000.14500050624 INV 7002977824122393521275(A)
(51.60)609.0000.14500050724 INV 7002977824122400691275(A)
(86.00)609.0000.14500050724 INV 7002977824122400681275(A)
(30.00)609.0000.14500042524 INV 7002977174121999481275(A)
(13.20)609.0000.14500042224 INV 7002977174121879111275(A)
(52.80)609.0000.14500042224 INV 7002977174121879101275(A)
(12.80)609.0000.14500042224 INV 7002977174121879121275(A)
(76.80)609.0000.14500042224 INV 7002977174121879131275(A)
(76.20)609.0000.14500042224 INV 7002977174121879091275(A)
(46.95)609.0000.14500042424 INV 7002977824121967021275(A)
(13.07)609.0000.14500042424 INV 7002977364121930831275(A)
(13.07)609.0000.14500042424 INV 7002977364121930821275(A)
(207.10)609.0000.14500042324 INV 7002977364121905711275(A)
(79.30)609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977364121639661275(A)
(2.59)609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977364121639671275(A)
(2.20)609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977364121639681275(A)
(13.85)609.0000.14500042324 INV 7002977824121891911275(A)
(10.00)609.0000.14500042324 INV 7002977824121891901275(A)
(1.53)609.0000.14500042324 INV 7002977824121891891275(A)
(108.80)609.0000.14500041724 INV 7002977174121666251275(A)
(13.60)609.0000.14500041724 INV 7002977174121666261275(A)
(95.20)609.0000.14500041624 INV 7002977174121639651275(A)
(5.20)609.0000.14500050224 INV 7002977824122249951275(A)89
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
(19.20)609.0000.14500043024 INV 7002977364122148651275(A)
(184.65)609.0000.14500043024 INV 7002977364122148661275(A)
143,522.83
1,724.98 609.0000.14500051024 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1157320971276(A)MAIN05/23/2024
295.49 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977361157321021276(A)
378.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977361157320991276(A)
166.10 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977361157321001276(A)
1,120.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977361157321031276(A)
2,610.00 609.0000.14500050324 INV 7002977361156206311276(A)
227.30 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977821157321081276(A)
166.10 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977821157321071276(A)
2,700.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977171157320981276(A)
147.40 609.0000.14500051024 INV 7002977171157515281276(A)
1,184.00 609.0000.14500051724 INV 7002977171158434491276(A)
(108.00)609.0000.14500051624 INV 7002977174122729871276(A)
17.25 609.9791.42199051024 INV 7002977171157320971276(A)
40.25 609.9791.42199051024 INV 7002977171157320981276(A)
1.34 609.9791.42199051024 INV 7002977171157515281276(A)
11.50 609.9791.42199051724 INV 7002977171158434491276(A)
(1.15)609.9791.42199051624 INV 7002977174122729871276(A)
11.50 609.9792.42199051024 INV 7002977361157321021276(A)
2.49 609.9792.42199051024 INV 7002977361157320991276(A)
2.30 609.9792.42199051024 INV 7002977361157321001276(A)
8.05 609.9792.42199051024 INV 7002977361157321031276(A)
17.25 609.9792.42199050324 INV 7002977361156206311276(A)
11.50 609.9793.42199051024 INV 7002977821157321081276(A)
2.30 609.9793.42199051024 INV 7002977821157321071276(A)
10,735.95
2,912.45 609.0000.14500051524 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP29846681277(A)MAIN05/23/2024
5,377.80 609.0000.14500051524 INV29846691277(A)
(112.70)609.0000.14500051524 INV288609861277(A)
(247.39)609.0000.14500051524 INV29846291277(A)
7,930.16
222.63 101.2100.43810SOLAR POWERHINTERLAND CSG, LLCSP-035-0002421278(A)MAIN05/23/2024
222.64 101.2200.43810SOLAR POWERSP-035-0002421278(A)
445.27
160.00 609.0000.14500050924 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.25369581279(A)MAIN05/23/2024
156.80 609.0000.14500050124 INV25314331279(A)
585.65 609.0000.14500050824 INV25358351279(A)
90
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,626.80 609.0000.14500050824 INV25358281279(A)
650.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV25380191279(A)
80.00 609.0000.14500041224 INV25198321279(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199050924 INV25369581279(A)
2.80 609.9791.42199041224 INV25198321279(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199050124 INV25314331279(A)
7.01 609.9793.42199050824 INV25358351279(A)
19.60 609.9793.42199050824 INV25358281279(A)
8.40 609.9793.42199051024 INV25380191279(A)
3,304.06
2,178.80 602.9600.42010NOZZLE ASSY, HANDGUN ASSY, COUPLER, PLUGMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP569671280(A)MAIN05/23/2024
171.27 101.2100.43810SOLAR POWERMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS IV LLCSP-150-0001661281(A)MAIN05/23/2024
152.64 101.2100.43810SOLAR POWERSP-151-0001661281(A)
171.27 101.2200.43810SOLAR POWERSP-150-0001661281(A)
152.65 101.2200.43810SOLAR POWERSP-151-0001661281(A)
647.83
74.15 101.9200.43810SOLAR POWERMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLCSP-001-0003071282(A)MAIN05/23/2024
80.00 609.0000.14500050824 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC67797181283(A)MAIN05/23/2024
80.00 609.0000.14500050824 INV67797171283(A)
180.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV67815081283(A)
130.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV67815071283(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199050824 INV67797181283(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199050824 INV67797171283(A)
4.20 609.9793.42199051024 INV67815081283(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199051024 INV67815071283(A)
478.40
44.00 609.0000.14500050924 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S24776271284(A)MAIN05/23/2024
899.18 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776261284(A)
323.85 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776241284(A)
1,684.50 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776231284(A)
160.00 609.0000.14500050924 INV24776221284(A)
457.77 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750031284(A)
1,523.30 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750011284(A)
1,222.92 609.0000.14500050224 INV24750041284(A)
71.50 609.0000.14500050924 INV24777511284(A)
154.35 609.0000.14500050924 INV24777521284(A)
1.71 609.9792.42199050924 INV24776271284(A)
14.08 609.9792.42199050924 INV24776261284(A)
8.32 609.9792.42199050924 INV24776241284(A)
91
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
11.52 609.9792.42199050924 INV24776231284(A)
2.56 609.9792.42199050924 INV24776221284(A)
3.84 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750031284(A)
16.64 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750011284(A)
15.36 609.9792.42199050224 INV24750041284(A)
1.28 609.9793.42199050924 INV24777511284(A)
3.84 609.9793.42199050924 INV24777521284(A)
6,620.52
525.90 101.6102.42171WALL HYDRANTS, GASKETSABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC233972-001199011MAIN05/23/2024
129.50 701.9950.42171ADMIN DOOR WINDOW GRAPHICS-MSCADVANTAGE SIGNS & GRAPHICS INCV0324-36199012MAIN05/23/2024
711.85 609.0000.14500050924 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY3562843047199013MAIN05/23/2024
858.62 701.9950.44000FIRE EXTINGUISHER SVC,CERT MSCAMERICAN CYLINDER INC214907199014MAIN05/23/2024
333.34 101.3100.430502024 NEARMAP AERIAL IMAGERYANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS042424199015MAIN05/23/2024
333.33 101.3121.430502024 NEARMAP AERIAL IMAGERY042424199015
333.33 101.5200.430502024 NEARMAP AERIAL IMAGERY042424199015
1,000.00
119.70 101.2200.42172POLO, EMBROIDERYASPEN MILLS, INC.332692199016MAIN05/23/2024
134.00 101.1940.44020CHANGED DOOR COMBINATION-BOXING GYM 590 40THASSURED SECURITY INC234739199017MAIN05/23/2024
11.31 601.9600.43211042524 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700105032024199018MAIN05/23/2024
11.32 602.9600.43211042524 28730785700128730785700105032024199018
11.32 604.9600.43211042524 28730785700128730785700105032024199018
33.95
1,500.00 701.9950.44000SUBSCRIPTION 042924-042925AUTOZONE, INC. DBA ALLDATA LLCINVC04403443199019MAIN05/23/2024
9,445.55 101.6102.42160.2013BAREROOT TREE SAPLINGSBAILEY NURSERIES INCINV0692822199020MAIN05/23/2024
4,209.00 101.1610.43041CIVIL CHGS 0424BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD282041199021MAIN05/23/2024
9,318.00 101.1610.43042PROSECUTION 0424282044199021
1,020.00 101.1610.43042IN CUSTODY 0424282045199021
600.00 101.1610.43045PERSONNEL MATTERS 0424282042199021
15,147.00
156.00 609.0000.14500051324 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY4654199022MAIN05/23/2024
315.00 609.0000.14500051324 INVBERGMAN LEDGE LLCE-14437199023MAIN05/23/2024
264.00 609.0000.14500051024 INVBOURGET IMPORTS LLC206780199024MAIN05/23/2024
488.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV206779199024 92
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
6.00 609.9791.42199051024 INV206780199024
10.00 609.9792.42199051024 INV206779199024
768.00
157.61 101.3170.42171FASTENERSBUILDING FASTENERS INC10350608-00199025MAIN05/23/2024
201.45 101.9200.43810SOLAR POWERCARLSON COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC17727199026MAIN05/23/2024
121.17 602.9600.43810SOLAR POWER17727199026
1,137.19 701.9950.43810SOLAR POWER17727199026
1,459.81
566.35 101.5129.438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5199027MAIN05/23/2024
246.56 101.5200.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
482.51 101.9200.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
150.18 601.9600.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
319.12 609.9791.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
442.70 609.9792.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
40.89 609.9793.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
850.34 701.9950.438308000014661-58000014661-5199027
3,098.65
368.25 212.3190.42171PRUNERS, GRAIN SCOOPS, SOD TOOL, FERTILIZER, CUTTING BLADESCENTRAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC323386199028MAIN05/23/2024
120.77 101.5129.44020MOPS, MATS JPM 051424CINTAS INC4192514272199029MAIN05/23/2024
33.16 701.0000.14120UNIFORM RENTAL 0506244191746202199029
33.16 701.9950.42172UNIFORM RENTAL 0513244192474507199029
187.09
100.00 603.9530.42920PLASTIC BAGS & STYROFOAM RECYCLE 0524CITY OF COON RAPIDS14317199030MAIN05/23/2024
63.00 101.5129.44020BEER LINE CLEANING 0524CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE24-HALL-5199031MAIN05/23/2024
108.75 101.2100.44020TROUBLESHOOT GEO-THERMAL HEAT PUMP-PSBCONTROLOGIX SERVICES, INC.24-057199032MAIN05/23/2024
108.75 101.2200.44020TROUBLESHOOT GEO-THERMAL HEAT PUMP-PSB24-057199032
217.50
1,505.02 101.5129.43810SOLAR POWERCORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR17728199033MAIN05/23/2024
62.38 604.9600.43810SOLAR POWER17728199033
1,567.40
62.15 609.0000.14500050824 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC503450199034MAIN05/23/2024
81.76 609.0000.14500050824 INV503451199034
4.00 609.9792.42199050824 INV503451199034
4.00 609.9793.42199050824 INV503450199034 93
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
151.91
2,914.52 225.9844.43050MAIL SRVC, POSTAGE SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2024DO-GOOD.BIZ INC16577-01199035MAIN05/23/2024
1,074.90 212.3190.42171STREET SIGNS, BRACKETS, U CHANNELSEARL F ANDERSEN INC0136057-IN199036MAIN05/23/2024
1,752.45 212.3190.42171NO PARKING, PED-XING & ARROW SIGNS0135995-IN199036
2,827.35
86.25 201.2400.43500PHN ORD # 1698 050324ECM PUBLISHERS INC997032199037MAIN05/23/2024
46.28 701.0000.14120FILTERSFLEETPRIDE INC116694180199038MAIN05/23/2024
14.98 701.0000.14120FILTERS116694239199038
27.38 701.0000.14120FILTERS116552701199038
64.67 701.0000.14120FILTERS116534770199038
153.31
6,285.00 101.6102.42990CONTAINER TREESGERTENS GREENHOUSE856080/6199039MAIN05/23/2024
340.00 609.0000.14500050924 INVHETI1010199040MAIN05/23/2024
486.00 609.0000.14500051024 INV HOHENSTEINS INC714943199041MAIN05/23/2024
2,591.25 101.5130.44000MOTOR REPAIR - GYMINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #132443199042MAIN05/23/2024
15,703.05 101.5130.44020GYM MAINT 010124-0331242442199042
18,294.30
2,122.39 101.1940.44020INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE-CHJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC2413059-F199043MAIN05/23/2024
120.00 101.1940.44020CLEANING-CITY HALL 050624JASON'S JANITORIAL SERVICES050724199044MAIN05/23/2024
1,800.00 101.1940.44020CLEANING-CH 041524-050324050224199044
1,920.00
87.76 101.1110.42175MEAL & MILEAGE 120823-013024MARQUEZ SIMULA/AMADA012424199045MAIN05/23/2024
19.52 101.1110.43310MEAL & MILEAGE 120823-013024012424199045
107.28
20.36 101.1110.42175MEALS & MILEAGE 030824-032324MARQUEZ SIMULA/AMADA032324199046MAIN05/23/2024
148.75 101.1110.43250MEALS & MILEAGE 030824-032324032324199046
69.77 101.1110.43310MEALS & MILEAGE 030824-032324032324199046
238.88
19.36 101.1110.42175MILEAGE & MEAL 040824-050324MARQUEZ SIMULA/AMADA050324199047MAIN05/23/2024
41.95 101.1110.43310MILEAGE & MEAL 040824-050324050324199047
61.31
669.25 609.0000.14500051724 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO747992199048MAIN05/23/2024 94
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05/23/2024 11:14 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1.98 101.2200.421715 GAL EZ POUR SPOUTMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY8373199049MAIN05/23/2024
90.39 101.2200.42171WATER, MINIFOAM, OIL DRI8372199049
45.24 101.2200.42175WATER, MINIFOAM, OIL DRI8372199049
11.99 609.9793.42171LED BULBS8312199049
149.60
1,119.40 609.0000.14500051624 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-50724199050MAIN05/23/2024
868.00 609.0000.14500051624 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY236786199051MAIN05/23/2024
12.00 609.9791.42199051624 INV236786199051
880.00
(0.68)101.0000.20815043024 COOLER RENTALSPREMIUM WATERS INC310068496199052MAIN05/23/2024
(0.34)101.0000.20815043024 COOLER RENTAL310068497199052
(0.34)101.0000.20815043024 COOLER RENTAL310068498199052
14.58 609.9791.42171042324 WATER310054380199052
9.32 609.9791.42171043024 COOLER RENTALS310068496199052
14.58 609.9791.42171050724 WATER310087456199052
19.44 609.9792.42171050324 WATER310082325199052
14.58 609.9792.42171041924 WATER310049467199052
4.66 609.9792.42171043024 COOLER RENTAL310068497199052
4.66 609.9793.42171043024 COOLER RENTAL310068498199052
9.72 609.9793.42171050724 WATER310087454199052
90.18
83.25 609.0000.14500051324 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-75258199053MAIN05/23/2024
345.50 609.0000.14500051324 INVW-75259199053
428.75
183.75 101.3121.44030GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE 0423-0623RESPEC INCINV-0424-023199054MAIN05/23/2024
183.75 101.5200.44030GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE 0423-0623INV-0424-023199054
621.25 101.6102.44030GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE 0423-0623INV-0424-023199054
437.50 601.9600.44030GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE 0423-0623INV-0424-023199054
437.50 602.9600.44030GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE 0423-0623INV-0424-023199054
621.25 604.9600.44030GIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE 0423-0623INV-0424-023199054
2,485.00
199.16 609.9791.44020PREVENT MAINT 0524 TV1SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC8106529269199055MAIN05/23/2024
9,897.70 603.9510.42930YARD WASTE PICKUP 042924-050324SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCYW005-2024199056MAIN05/23/2024
11.99 101.2100.42172NAME TAGSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1699203199057MAIN05/23/2024
100.00 272.2100.42010PROTAC FLASHLIGHTS, SHIELD SHIPPING SURCHARGEI1698448199057
2,685.83 272.2100.42171PROTAC FLASHLIGHTS, SHIELD SHIPPING SURCHARGEI1698448199057
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:
05/23/2024 11:14 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
2,797.82
319.00 881.5000.42170SOFTBALL JERSEYSTAHO SPORTSWEAR24TS2079199058MAIN05/23/2024
696.00 881.5000.42170SOFTBALL JERSEYS24TS1866199058
1,015.00
670.08 101.5040.44200ABSOLUTELY ELVIS BOAT TOUR 090624TAYLORS FALLS SCENIC BOAT TOURS217932484199059MAIN05/23/2024
42,916.88 431.2100.451502024 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY, VIN 1FM5K8AB1RGA50856 #8240TENVOORDE FORD INCINV24316199060MAIN05/23/2024
42,916.88 431.2100.451502024 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY, VIN 1FM5K8AB6RGA50870 #8241INV24543199060
42,916.88 431.2100.451502024 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY, VIN 1FM5K8AB7RGA51686 #8242INV24317199060
42,916.88 431.2100.451502024 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY, VIN 1FM5K8AB3RGA51779 #8243INV24544199060
171,667.52
330.04 609.9791.44020LAWN SERVICE, WEED CONTROL TV1 & TV2 0424TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN191442520199061MAIN05/23/2024
343.94 609.9792.44020LAWN SERVICE, WEED CONTROL TV1 & TV2 0424191442520199061
673.98
899.82 101.2100.42010METAL CABINETSULINE INC177831755199062MAIN05/23/2024
59.67 101.2100.43810SOLAR POWERUMBRA SOLAR FUND LLC26-000102199063MAIN05/23/2024
80.22 101.2100.43810SOLAR POWER26-000098199063
82.50 101.2100.43810SOLAR POWER26-000094199063
59.68 101.2200.43810SOLAR POWER26-000102199063
80.22 101.2200.43810SOLAR POWER26-000098199063
82.50 101.2200.43810SOLAR POWER26-000094199063
444.79
131.75 609.9791.44020043024 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500447163199064MAIN05/23/2024
131.75 609.9791.44020050724 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500451159199064
131.75 609.9791.44020041624 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500439179199064
131.75 609.9791.44020042324 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500443382199064
135.10 609.9792.44020050224 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500448834199064
135.10 609.9792.44020050924 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500452904199064
135.10 609.9792.44020041824 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500440853199064
135.10 609.9792.44020042524 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500444834199064
70.34 609.9793.44020050224 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500448775199064
77.91 609.9793.44020050924 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500452784199064
70.34 609.9793.44020041824 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500440794199064
70.34 609.9793.44020042524 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500444771199064
1,356.33
1,124.00 609.0000.14500050724 INVVINOCOPIA INC0350482-IN199065MAIN05/23/2024
18.00 609.9791.42199050724 INV0350482-IN199065
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/10/2024 - 05/23/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,142.00
1,481.33 609.0000.14500051524 INVWINE COMPANY/THE267886199066MAIN05/23/2024
18.80 609.9791.42199051524 INV267886199066
1,500.13
39.60 602.9600.42171LIFT OFF HINGESWW GRAINGER,INC9087995651199067MAIN05/23/2024
1,866.45 101.2100.43810050824 51-5047554-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1105376829199068MAIN05/23/2024
1,866.45 101.2200.43810050824 51-5047554-21105376829199068
46.50 101.2200.4381051-4217828-31105866510199068
12.70 101.3160.4381051-7867950-21105380134199068
91.50 101.3160.4381051-0014819919-21105701289199068
148.25 101.3160.4381051-7867659-81105601265199068
13,184.26 101.3160.4381051-4159573-11105867301199068
161.75 101.5129.4381051-4697130-61105567432199068
112.26 101.5200.4381051-0012266105-31105425429199068
20.43 101.5200.4381051-8042065-31105609021199068
12.14 101.5200.43810050924 51-9597586-91105601871199068
89.72 101.5200.4381051-0010057576-71105599515199068
38.54 101.5200.4381051-0011039127-71105621236199068
221.70 101.5200.4381051-4159573-11105867301199068
109.87 101.5200.4381051-5950185-01106561320199068
161.43 101.5200.4381051-7654903-41106576949199068
42.95 212.3190.4381051-9893848-41105401132199068
176.97 212.3190.4381051-0011980129-41105425764199068
733.21 228.6317.4381051-0013059132-81105648159199068
401.73 240.5500.4381051-0011136455-01105411851199068
183.00 602.9600.4381051-0013099828-31105649293199068
167.84 604.9600.4381051-0010836533-81105620606199068
873.44 609.9792.4381051-8335212-31105907869199068
84.30 609.9793.4381051-0014068181-71105668835199068
20,807.39
1,015,720.69 TOTAL OF 173 CHECKSTOTAL - ALL FUNDS
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StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date
DirectPhysicalCheck
For Check Dates 05/04/2024 to 05/17/2024
05/21/2024 11:59 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1
Open0.00630.00630.00UNION 49 100401PR05/17/2024
Open0.006,110.336,110.33SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - DENTAL INSURANCE 100402PR05/17/2024
Open0.002,303.002,303.00MEDICA HEALTH PLANS 100403PR05/17/2024
Open0.00153,592.51153,592.51MEDICA 100404PR05/17/2024
Open0.00329.00329.00MEDICA 100405PR05/17/2024
Open0.00640.00640.00NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS MBR BEN 100406PR05/17/2024
Open0.002,159.352,159.35SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - LONG TERM DISABILITY 100407PR05/17/2024
Open0.001,942.341,942.34SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - LIFE INSURANCE 100408PR05/17/2024
Open0.001,453.141,453.14SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - SHORT TERM DISABILITY 100409PR05/17/2024
Open0.00515.68515.68FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 100410PR05/17/2024
Open0.001,547.921,547.92MSRS MNDCP PLAN 650251 EFT1235PR05/17/2024
Open0.008,619.258,619.25HSA BANK EFT1236PR05/17/2024
Open0.00153.00153.00COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1237PR05/17/2024
Open0.0089,686.8289,686.82IRS EFT1238PR05/17/2024
Open0.002,522.592,522.59MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1239PR05/17/2024
Open0.0018,141.0118,141.01MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1240PR05/17/2024
Open0.00686.11686.11MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1241PR05/17/2024
Open0.0088,363.8888,363.88PERA 397400 EFT1242PR05/17/2024
Open0.0018,634.7818,634.78STATE OF MN TAX EFT1243PR05/17/2024
Open0.001,571.451,571.45PROXIMAL EFT1244PR05/17/2024
10
10
Total Check Stubs:
Total Physical Checks:
0.00399,602.16399,602.16Number of Checks: 020Totals:
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ITEM: Adopt Resolution for Abatement
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: CD Director/Assistant City Manager /
May, 23, 2024
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
In August of 2023, following a complaint to the City, the City’s Building Official identified an unpermitted, non -
code compliant structure under construction at 1041 43 ½ Avenue NE, a licensed single-family rental property.
The Building Official issued a stop work order onsite at the initial inspection. After posting the stop work order,
the property owner did not contact the City and the stop work order was removed. Shortly after the first stop
work order was removed, a second stop work order was posted on the property and a notice was mailed on
10/4/23 to the owner regarding the need to secure a building permit for the structure or to remove the
structure, giving a 30-day timeline for compliance.
On 9/1/23/ the property owner pulled an online permit for roofing and siding, which requires no review by
City staff. This permit was pulled without contacting City staff to discuss the stop work order and scope of
corrections needed. The roofing and siding permit was insufficient to cover the scope of work for the
structure, as the structure in question is actually a porch-like structure that was built by the property owner to
cover an exterior stairwell that enters the basement (see attached pictures). The property owner was
informed that the permit pulled for the project was insufficient and that a building permit for an addition to
the home would be required. Additionally, the owner was informed that building plans would be required with
the permit application. On 10/19/23, the property owner submitted an online application for an addition but
did not include any plans. During the week of 11/17/23, the owner brought plans to City Hall representing
what had been built on the property. The City’s Building Official informed the owner that the plans, and
thereby the existing structure, were deficient and that they would have to be amended to comply with the
building code. The owner was also informed that the existing structure had no path to compliance with the
building code and that it would have to be deconstructed. The Building Official gave directions to the owner
on what revised plans would need to include and general guidance on how a code compliant structure similar
to the one that had been built could be designed.
For the next several months, City staff and the owner debated over what type of construction and design
would be acceptable for the type of structure being contemplated. Ultimately, staff determined that the
stalemate could not be broken with the owner and staff pivoted to nuisance abatement to bring the property
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into compliance. On 5/2/24, the property owner was mailed a Statement of Cause and Notice of Public
Hearing informing the owner of the City’s intent to pursue a nuisance abatement (removal) of the
unpermitted, non-compliant structure.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
The Building Official performed a final compliance check on 5/23/24 and determined that the structure had
not been removed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of Resolution 2024-44, authorizing the abatement of the unpermitted, non-
compliant structure located at 1041 43 ½ Avenue NE.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 202 4-44, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-44, a Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia
Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to
City Code of the property owned by Brandon Gilbert (hereinafter "Owner of Record").
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution 2024-44
Stop Work Order Notice
Statement of Cause and Notice of Public Hearing
Pictures of the Unpermitted, Non-compliant Structure
Correspondence Between Building Official and Property Owner (non-exhaustive sample)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance
and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to City Code of the property owned
by Brandon Gilbert (hereinafter “Owner of Record”).
WHEREAS, the Owner of Record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1041 43 ½
Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota (hereinafter the “Property”).
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to Columbia Heights City Code, written notice setting forth the causes
and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the
Owner of Record on May 2, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the
City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 25, 2023, and inspection was conducted on the Property. The City’s
inspector found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the Owner of
Record.
2. That on May 2, 2024, the City’s inspector re-inspected the Property. The inspector noted
that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and Statement of Cause was
mailed via regular mail to the Owner of Record.
3. That on May 23, 2024, the City’s inspector re-inspected the Property and found that
violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based on said records of the City, the following conditions and violations of City
Code were found to exist, to wit:
a. Unpermitted non-compliant structure.
5. That all parties, including the Owner of Record have been given appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of City Code.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the Property located at 1041 43 ½ Avenue NE is in violation of the provisions of the
Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Statement of Cause.
2. That all relevant parties have been duly given notice of this hearing.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal relating to the Owner of Record have
expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
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ORDER OF THE COUNCIL
1. The Property constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code, section 8.204.
2. Abatement of the nuisance pursuant to City Code, section 8.206, is hereby authorized.
3. Recovery of costs associated with the abatement are authorized pursuant to City Code,
section 8.207.
4. A copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties.
Passed this 28th day of May 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
____________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
City Clerk/Council Secretary
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City of Columbia Heights | Community Development
590 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3670 ▪ www.columbiaheightsmn.gov
STATEMENT OF CAUSE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Brandon Gilbert
2400 Ives LN
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Property Owner:
As of May 2, 2024 you have not corrected the building code violations or obtained permits for
the structure you added to the rear of your house. All properties are required to comply with
the provisions of the city code and the state building code, a public hearing for co nsideration of
the declaration of the property as a public nuisance and abatement of the violations has been
schedule with the Columbia Heights City Council.
Our inspector will perform a final pre-council inspection to determine compliance with the code
on 5/23/24. If the property is found in compliance with the code, the public hearing will be
canceled and removed from the Council Agenda. If the property own er has not corrected the
violations before the inspectors’ return, the public hearing will be held.
PLEASE BE ON NOTICE that on 5/28/24 at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard the City Council of Columbia Heights shall hold a public hearing to declare the property
located at 1041 43 ½ Ave NE a nuisance pursuant to City Code and to authorize the
abatement of all code violations. Public hearings are held in the City of Columbia Heights ’
City Council Chambers located at City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
You have a right to be heard at this meeting.
If the property is declared a public nuisance by the City Council, the city may hire a contractor
to correct the outstanding violations (abatement). The property owner is personally
responsible for all legal, abatement, and administrative fees. The city recovers fees through a
special assessment against the property.
Please contact the Building Inspections office at 763-706-3670 prior to the hearing date with
any questions or concerns you have regarding this notice.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter,
Columbia Heights Building Safety Department
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE MAY 28, 2024
ITEM: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1697, an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.107 Specific
Development Standards (16) Day Care Centers
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner,
May 20, 2024
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
X Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_ Sustainable
CASE NUMBER: 2024-PZ05
APPLICANT: JDA Design Architects, Inc. on behalf of Mohamed Abdulle (2201 37th Avenue NE)
LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
PREPARED BY: Andrew Boucher, City Planner
INTRODUCTION:
JDA Design Architects, Inc. representing Mohamed Abdulle has requested approval of a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment to amend Specific Development Standards in City Code 9.107 for Day Care Centers. The applicant
is proposing to modify (16)(c): a requirement for child day care centers to provide at least 75 sq. ft. of ou tdoor
play area for each child under care to allow for the submission of a written plan to use an adjacent public park
to satisfy this requirement subject to approval by the City Manager or their designee. The proposed text
amendment would make the City Code less restrictive and bring local requirements into alignment with MN
State Statute 9502.0425 (Physical Environment) which allows day cares to use public parks if the on -site play
areas are not sufficient.
Staff have worked with the owner of 2201 37 th Avenue NE, a block south of Prestemon Park, on a proposed
child day care center building permit application through administrative review under the current code
requirements providing a 2,700 sq. ft. on-site play area as well as on the proposed zoning text amendment
which would allow the applicant to serve a greater number of children. The proposed zoning text amendment
changes the child day care outdoor play area language to reflect the standards that allow adult day care
facilities to use an adjacent park subject to approval of a written plan reviewed by the City Manager or their
designee.
Staff has determined that the proposal is identical to a similar zoning text amendment the City processed and
approved in 2017 allowing adult day care facilities use of an adjacent public park to satisfy outdoor play area
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requirements. Staff recommended approval of the amendment so that an alternative approach to providing
on-site outdoor space could be considered, which was approved by t he City Council.
Staff examined existing day care facilities and their outdoor play areas, zoning districts that allow child and
adult day care facilities as uses, and identifying parks that would be within the 1,500 -foot distance from any
commercially zoned properties to better understand the impact of the proposed zoning text amendment.
There are approximately 11 existing day care centers that the amendment would apply to, but each of these
centers appears to provide on-site play areas or are on a site, such as a place of worship or school facility, that
has those facilities readily available. Existing day care centers would be able to expand their operations if their
occupancy is currently limited by the on-site play area, but this amendment would likely be more applicable to
future day care centers. The proposed zoning text amendment would be applicable to only city parks that
have a commercially zoned property within 1,500 feet of them where a future child day care center could
propose a written plan for review to use the park. These parks are:
Edgemoor Park
Gauvitte Park
Huset Park
Labelle Park
Prestemon Park
Sullivan Lake Park
The remaining parks are either outside the distance allowed for a day care to use the park or the parks do not
have any commercial zones where a child day care center would be allowed. The property owners within 350
feet of each of these six parks were sent a Notice of Public Hearing regarding the zoning text amendment
because staff determined it was appropriate, within the scop e of the zoning text amendment, to give the
public ample notice of the application and provide time for adequate public comment. Staff received multiple
written comments which are included as part of the public record.
The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation (4-2-1) to draft Ordinance No. 1697, an Ordinance
amending chapter 9.107 Specific Development Standards (16) of the City Code of 2005 to allow for child day
care centers to propose a written plan to use a public park in lieu of an on-site outdoor play area at the May 7,
2024 Planning Commission meeting.
The following Zoning Ordinance modifications are recommended by Staff with the full draft ordinance
attached to the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed zoning amendment is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan and
is in the public interest of all residents of Columbia Heights. Therefore, staff recommends approval of
Ordinance No. 1697, on second consideration:
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 16 97, there being ample copies available to the
public.
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MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance Amendment No. 1697, an Ordinance amending chapter 9.107
Specific Development Standards (16) of the City Code of 2005 to amend the on-site outdoor play area
requirement for child day care centers, and direct staff to send a copy of the ordinance as presented for
publication in the legal newspaper.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance No. 1697
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Ordinance No.1697
ORDINANCE NO. 1697
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.107 OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005
RELATING TO CHILD DAY CARE ZONING REGULATIONS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
§ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
City Code of 2005, is proposed to include the following addition and shall hereafter read as follows, to wit:
(C)(16)(c) For child day care facilities, at least 75 square feet of outdoor play area shall be provided for each
child under care. If there is not sufficient space for an outdoor play area on-site, then the property owner
must submit a written proposal that demonstrates recreational activities for children under the facility’s care
will be provided off-site within 1,500 feet of the facility. The City Manager, or his or her designee, is authorized
to approve or deny this proposal.
Section 2
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
First Reading: May 13, 2024
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: Ayes: Buesgens, James, Márquez Simula
Abstain: Jacobs
Absent: Spriggs
Second Reading: May 28, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2024-42 Being A Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract For 2024
Concrete Alley Construction, City Project 2406.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Interim City Engineer / May 20, 2024
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
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The 2024 Concrete Alley Construction project consists of the following alleys:
Jackson Street to Van Buren Street, 163’ North of 40th Avenue to 41st Avenue,
Van Buren Street to Central Avenue, 490’ South of 41st Avenue to 41st Avenue,
Monroe Street to Quincy Street, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue,
Polk Street to Taylor Street, 46th Avenue to 47th Avenue, and
Taylor Street to Fillmore Street, 46th Avenue to 47th Avenue
On April 8, 2024, the City Council authorized staff to advertise the 2024 Concrete Alley Construction project
for bids. In April, plans and specifications were advertised for bids in the LIFE newspaper and electronically on
the City website and through Quest Construction Data Network. Eleven contractors (7 prime bidders and 4
subcontractors) requested a copy of the bidding documents. Two bids were received and publicly read aloud
at the May 6, 2024 bid opening. The bid opening minutes are attached.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
The low bid was submitted by IDC Automatic of Coon Rapids, Minnesota in the amount of $1,016,455.59. The
bid is approximately 15% lower than the Engineer’s Estimate. Funding will be provided by assessments,
Infrastructure, General, and Storm Sewer funds.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the bids received, IDC Automatic is the low, qualified, responsible bidder. Staff is recommending
award of the bid to IDC Automatic.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION BID CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE MAY 28, 2024
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-42, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-42 being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the 2024
Concrete Alley Construction, City Project 2406 to IDC Automatic of Coon Rapids, Minnesota , based upon
their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $1,016,455.59 with $996,455.59 from Fund 415.6400
and $20,000 from Fund 653.9699; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
a contract for the same.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution 2024-42
Bid Opening Minutes
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 2406, 2024 Concrete Alley Construction,
bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law.
Now therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of Columbia Heights makes the f ollowing:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
Base Bid
Plus Alternate 1
IDC Automatic $1,016,455.59
Concrete Idea $1,134,989.00
It appears that IDC Automatic of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with
IDC Automatic, in the name of the City of Columbia Heights, for City Project No. 2406, 2024
Concrete Alley Construction, including Alternate 1, for a bid amount of $1,016,455.59 according
to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council.
2. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to retain the deposit of the successful
bidder and the next lowest bidder until the contract has been signed.
3. City Project No. 2406 shall be funded with $996,455.59 appropriated from Fund
415.6400.45185.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 28th day of May, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Minutes of Bid Opening on Monday, May 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
2024 Concrete Alley Construction
City Project 2406
Pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2024 Concrete Alley Construction, City Project 2406,
an administrative meeting was held on May 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of bid
opening.
Attending the meeting was:
Lauren Letsche, Engineering Tech IV, Stormwater Specialist
Ridwan Abdi, Graduate Engineer/Engineering Tech IV
Sulmaan Khan, Interim City Engineer
No contractors were in attendance.
Bids were opened and read aloud as follows:
Bidder Base Bid
Base Bid
Plus Alternate 1
IDC Automatic $1,012,781.04 $1,016,455.59
Concrete Idea $1,129,219.00 $1,134,989.00
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Letsche
Engineering Tech IV, Stormwater Specialist
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