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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, April 22, 2024
6:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in -person, or by using Microsoft Teams
Meeting at columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting: ID 287 822 303 488, Passcode MGP9KV .
Additionally members 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 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 liberty and justice 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. United States Representative Ilhan Omar.
B. Presentation of VFW Award to Investigator Tabitha Wood.
C. Earth Day Proclamation.
D. Central Avenue Future Improvements.
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 n ext
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order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the
statement of all items.)
1. Approve the April 8, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the April 8, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
2. Approve April 4, 2024 Public Improvement Hearing Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the April 4, 2024 Public Improvement Hearing Minutes.
3. Accept March 4th, 2024, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the March 4th, 2024, EDA Meeting Minutes.
4. Approve March 12, 2024 Sustainability Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the March 12, 2024 Sustainability Commission Minutes.
5. League of Minnesota Cities Emerging Leader Award Letter of Support for Jesse Hauf.
MOTION: Move to approve the letter of support for Jesse Hauf to be submitted for the
LMC Emerging Leader Award.
6. Allocate Use of Funds and Authorize Expenditures Using 2023 Public Safety Aid.
MOTION: Move to allocate 2023 Public Safety Aid funds in the amount of $483,899 for the
expenses as listed in the Summary of Current Status section.
MOTION: Move to authorize the purchases as outlined in the Summary of Current Status
section.
7. Accept Proposal for Professional Services for the MSC Preliminary Plans, Project No.
2111.
MOTION: Move to award the professional services contract for the preparation of a Final
Site Plan and Schematic Design, Project 2111, to the firm of Oertel Architects based upon
their proposal dated April 16, 2024 for a not to exceed fee of $131,580, plus reimbursables,
appropriated from Fund 411-52111-3050.
8. Award Of Professional Services For Development of Safe Streets For All Citywide Safety
Action Plan.
MOTION: Move to award the Safe Streets for All Citywide Safety Action Plan development,
Municipal Project No. 2407, to the consulting engineering firm of Bolton & Menk based
upon their qualified, responsible proposal for a cost not-to-exceed $257,999 which will be
funded with federal funds, a state match, and from Fund 101.3100.43050.2407 as needed.
9. Accept Corrective Asphalt Materials Proposal For Bituminous Street Surface Treatment,
Project 2401.
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Corrective Asphalt Materials to apply
reclamite to select city streets, Project 2401, for an estimated cost of $46,178.40
appropriated from Funds 430.3100.45185.2401 and 212.3190.45185.2401.
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10. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 22th
2024, as presented.
11. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April
22, 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 $1,110,456.90.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in -person are asked to
complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers attending 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. No Public Hearings.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
14. Second reading of Ordinance 1695, Creating a Time of Sale requirement Within the City
of Columbia Heights.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1695, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1695, being an ordinance amending chapter 5a
of the Columbia Heights City Code to establish the Certificate of Property Maintenance and
its associated requirements, and amending parallel references to reflect the section
change, and direct staff to send a summary of the ordinance as presented, for publication
in the legal newspaper.
15. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3806 Jackson Street NE.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-033, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-033, a resolution approving the single-family
rental exemption request for the rental application at 3806 Jackson Street NE, Columbia
Heights, MN 55421.
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16. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3857 Quincy Street NE.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-034, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-034, a resolution approving the single-family
rental exemption request for the rental application at 3857 Quincy Street NE, Columbia
Heights, MN 55421.
17. Consideration of Approval of Temporary One-year Rental License.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2024-035, being Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving a one-year temporary rental housing
license pursuant to City Code of the rental license listed.
Bid Considerations
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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ITEM: Presentation of VFW Award to Investigator Tabitha Wood
DEPARTMENT: Police Department BY/DATE: Chief Lenny Austin / April 16, 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
In November 2023, Investigator Tabitha Wood was nominated for the VFW’s Public Servant Award, and in
February 2024 we were notified by the State Commander of the VFW that she has received their Law
Enforcement Safety Award.
The nomination letter noted the high level at which Investigator Wood performs her assignment in the
department’s Investigations Unit. Her persistent follow-up has led to more closed cases, and she is often a
point-of-contact for other metro agencies.
Investigator Wood also takes on other significant department tasks, including several community policing
initiatives. She’s especially active in working with young people at the schools and in the community.
In addition, Investigator Wood has served as a mentor to others in the department and has worked closely
with the young interns who have assisted the CHPD in recent years. She has excellent communication skills
and is a great role model.
Whether working with citizens who are crime victims, or with the general public answering their inquiries, she
always displays a high level of professionalism and respect toward the citizens of Columbia Heights.
We are proud that Investigator Wood has received the VFW’s Law Enforcement Safety Award. A
representative of the VFW will be present at the April 22 City Council meeting to present this award to
Investigator Wood.
ATTACHMENT(S):
VFW Public Servant Award Citation Nomination letter
Letter of Congratulations from VFW State Commander
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION PRESENTATIONS
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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Item B.
February 5,2024 VEIERNS OF FOREIGI{ WARS.
Tabitha Wood, lnvestigator
Columbia Heights Police Dept
825 41st Avenue NE
Columbia Heights MN, 55421
Dear lnvestigator Wood,
It is with honor that we deliver this Great News.
Recently, the VFW State Safety Committee completed the judging of the applicants.
Although every applicant was deserving of this prestigious award, the committee found
your resume and background information to be outstanding and therefore, has named
you as the Law Enforcement Safety Award recipient. You will receive $100 towards a
charity of your choice. Let us know who to send a check on your behalf.
Our State Safety Committee has done an outstanding job this year. Your selection to
this esteemed position is proof of their efforts.
The Department of Minnesota, VFW will present this award during our Annual State
Convention Joint Award Ceremony and recognize your achievement. Please join us at
the Marriott Ballroom, 101 1 st Ave SW, Rochester, MN. The Joint Award Ceremony will
be in the Ballroom, 2nd floor (Mezzanine Level), Friday, June 14th, 2024, atg am.
Please confirm no later than Mav 1st (or earler) if you will be available to attend the
Joint Awards ceremony on June 14th,2024. You may contact Cheryl Burton at
officemanager@vfwmn.us or call 651-291-17 57 .
Again, congratulations. With a commitment such as yours, our communities are a much
safer place to live and raise our families.
Sincerel v,ff\,;L/'-O,.'.-
Dan Meyer
State Commander
Department of Minnesota, VFW
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VFw DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
Duane Frank, State Safety Chairman
Neal Johnson, Commander Post #230
Edward Gale, 7th District Safety Chairman
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Item B.
Columbia Heights Police Department
November 29, 2023
To Whom It May Concem:
Re: VFW Public Servant Award Citation
I would like to nominate Investigator Tabitha Wood for the VFW Public Servant Award Citation. Investigator
Wood has been a member ofthe Columbia Heights Police Department since September 14, 2015. and she has been
assigned to CHPD Investigations Unit since December 2019.
Investigator Wood has performed at a very high level in her cunent assignment. She has been recognized by other
agencies for her persistent follow-up on the criminal cases that have increased significantly throughout the metro
area. Because ofher skills, she has been a main point ofcontact for other metro agencies. Investigator Wood has
also been recognized for her work at CHPD. including her work in response to a shooting that occurred in the City
of Columbia Heights on July 8, 2023.
Investigator Wood also takes on other significant department tasks, including several community policing
initiatives such as the CHPD "Rolt Call" podcast, the CIIPD Teen Academy, and was a key component in the
development of the "Rights and Responsibilities of Community and Police." a partnership with the Metro North
Adult Education Center, and the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where the police department helped
develop a curriculum with faculty. on American Policing, to include an understanding ofthe importance ofactive
citizenship and developed techniques for enhancing civics lessons geared toward immigrants who were new to the
community. Because of Investigator Wood's commitment and community service mindset, this program had a
great deal of success.
Investigator Wood has also served as a mentor and has worked closelv with interns who are assigned to the police
department. She has excellent communication skills and has been a great role model in working with our intems.
Investigator Wood's communication skills also shine through in dealing with the citizens of Columbia Heights.
Whether it is working with citizens who have been crime victims, or with general public questions. she always
displays a high level of professionalism and respect towards the citizens of Columbia Heights.
Investigator Wood works with a passion and positive impact that tnrly meets the mission of the CTIPD and its
commitment to active partnerships with the community in order to protect life and property. innovatively solve
problems, and enhance the safety and quality of life in the communities we serve. It is for these reasons that I feel
that Investigator Tabitha Wood deserves your consideration for the WW Public Servant Award Citation.
Ifyou have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at
Laustinr?itcolumbiahei ehtsrnn.eov or 763-706-8 1 l3
Sincerely.
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Item B.
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing April 22, 2024, as Earth Day
WHEREAS, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, with the goal of inspiring
an appreciation of our nation’s natural resources through conservation and
environmental protection; and
WHEREAS, From the conception of Earth Day, activists across Minnesota have
engaged in this national movement and established a tradition of environmental
consciousness. On the very first Earth Day in 1970, approximately 350 University of
Minnesota students protested unsustainable energy practices; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous movements in Minnesota have organized to preserve the
health and stability of the environment; and
WHEREAS, The global community is facing extraordinary environmental challenges,
such as climate extremes, public health issues, economic strains, and food and water
shortages; and
WHEREAS, These challenges will continue to have more severe, negative, and lasting
impacts on every member of our global community, and have been found to
disproportionally affect people with low income, people of color, indigenous
communities, and immigrants; and
WHEREAS, The people of Columbia Heights must continue to step forward and take
action to create positive environmental change to combat these extraordinary
challenges; and
WHEREAS, People and organizations across Columbia Heights celebrate Earth Month
with activities throughout April in recognition of our commitment to environmental
stewardship while remembering that one day is not enough.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim and recognize April 22, 2024, as Earth Day in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
April 22, 2024
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Item C.
April 2024
What’s going on with the Central Avenue and University Avenue study that MnDOT has been working on?
The final report is expected to be released in May. The report will conclude with 4 roadway alternatives that have
been previously shared.
What information will the MnDOT study include particular to Central Avenue in Columbia Heights?
The study will provide information on right-sizing Central Avenue, which includes fewer lanes of traffic near
Minneapolis and more lanes near I-694. The study will provide options but does not pick one. The study will also
talk about potentially adding bicycle facilities on Central Avenue.
What are the next steps for implementing improvements and construction on Central Avenue?
MnDOT has set aside $25 million for Central Avenue improvements from 37th Avenue to 53rd Avenue in Columbia
Heights in 2028 to implement recommendations from the MnDOT study. MnDOT, Metro Transit, and the City of
Columbia Heights have been coordinating with each other to delay construction of Metro Transit’s new F-Line
bus rapid transit line from 2026 to 2028 in order to align both projects and to minimize impacts to the community
and traveling public.
MnDOT will be sharing concept designs to the public in Summer/Fall 2024 for Central Avenue improvements to
collect feedback with a goal of working towards a preferred design. Roadway design and outreach will continue
through 2025 and into 2026. Stay tuned for more information to come!
C E N T R A L A V E N U E I M P R O V E M E N T S
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Item D.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Interim City Manager
Kevin Hansen
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, April 08, 2024
6:00 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday,
April 8, 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 6:00 pm.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember
Spriggs; Councilmember James
Also Present: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police; Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Community
Development Director/ Assistant City Manager; Mitch Forney, Community Development Coordinator;
Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Sulmaan Khan, City Engineer; Scott Lepak,
City Attorney; Building Official Ryan Smith; Michael Grondek, City resident; Frost Simula, City resident
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the
community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our p ast, 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 Am erica,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for
all."
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. Engineering Staff Introduction: Ridwan Abdi, Engineering Tech IV/Grad Engineer.
City Engineer Khan introduced Ridwan Abdi, Engineering Tech IV/Grad Engineer and shared
some of his background and experience.
Engineering Tech IV/Grad Engineer Ridwan Abdi thanked the Council for their warm
welcome and explained that he used to live in the City so it has been a pleasure to be back.
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B. April 2024 Fair Housing Month Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed April 2024 as Fair Housing Month and asked
Councilmember James to read the City’s proclamation.
Councilmember James read aloud the Fair Housing Month Proclamation for April 2024.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked Interim City Manager Hansen to share some of the things the
City has been doing to support this effort beyond just making a proclamation.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained that he would ask Community Development
Director Chirpich to fill the Council in on those efforts.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich explained that in 2022,
the City enacted their first Fair Housing Policy which is available on the website and
explained that it reenforces many of the statements made in the Proclamation. He noted
that there is a resources page on-line where residents can find information if they are
concerned that their rights have been violated. He shared examples of the City’s long-
standing commitment to supporting affordable and fair housing such as, The Legends of
Columbia Heights and Grand Central Flats. He explained that the City knows that there is
more than can be done and noted that the Council had charged staff with increasing their
efforts around fair housing and equity.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated that the City also wants to make sure that properties are
safe and have increased the budget to ensure that more inspectors can be hired through
the Fire Department, but also through Community Development.
Interim City Manager Hansen noted that item is on tonight’s agenda in order to get that
process moving forward.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember James asked staff to elaborate and give more details on item 4, LELS Memorandum of
Agreement.
Interim City Manager Hansen reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda and gave more detail on item
4. He explained that item 4 was an MOU with two of the unions within the Police Department that
provides additional compensation to these units in an effort to get in front of what they w ill be seeing
in 2024 and 2025 and particularly focuses on retention of the current police staffing. He explained that
the funding would be through funding the Police Department had gotten through the 2023 legislative
cycle so part of that would be used for funding this for 2024.
Councilmember James thanked Interim City Manager Hansen for the additional detail related to item
4. She noted that she was very excited that the City had received this one -time funding from the State
and believes this action is a wonderful way for the City to utilize those funds to assist in keeping the
officers that they have. She stated that the City has other funds that they are allocating for this effort,
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but this is the first move they are making to work towards retaining and keeping their officers and
sergeants.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
1. Approve the March 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the March 25, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
2. Approve the April 1, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the April 1, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting minutes.
3. Accept 1st Quarter 2024 Library Board Minutes.
MOTION: Move to Accept the Library Board minutes from the 1st Quarter of 2024: January,
February, March.
4. LELS Memorandum’s of Agreement.
MOTION: Move to approve the LELS 342 and LELS 311 attached Memorandums of
Agreement with the 2024 funding for the agreements to come from the Public Safety Aid
funds.
5. Approval of Application for Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters to Conduct Off -Site
Charitable Gambling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE, on May 5, 2024.
MOTION: Move to approve the Off-Site Gambling application for the Columbia Heights
Athletic Boosters to conduct a bingo event at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street NE, on May 5,
2024, and to direct the Interim City Manager to sign the Off-Site Gambling Permit
Application verifying the City’s approval.
6. Resolution 2024-29 Approving Plans and Specifications And Ordering Advertisement For
Bids For 2024 Concrete Alley Construction, Project 2406.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-29, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-29 approving Plans and Specifications and
ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2024 Concrete Alley Construction, City Project 2406.
7. Resolution 2024-30 Declaring the Intent to Bond for 2024 Alley Construction, City Project
2406.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-30, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-30 being a resolution approving the declaration
for the official intent of the City of Columbia Heights to bond for 2024 Alley Construction,
City Project 2406.
8. Approval of Resolution 2024-31 Requesting Funds from the Anoka County HRA.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-31, there being ample copies
available to the public.
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MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2024-31, a resolution requesting funds from the
Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to support economic dev elopment
activities within the City of Columbia Heights.
9. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April
8, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property M aintenance Code.
10. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $1,046,817.78.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. First reading of Ordinance 1695, Creating a Time of Sale requirement Within the City of
Columbia Heights.
Director Chirpich explained the municipalities in Minnesota are authorized under State
Statute to create city-based inspection requirements for residential properties before
sale. These inspections are generally referred to as “Truth in Housing Inspections ,”
“Point of Sale Inspections,” or “Time of Sale Inspections”. The inspections are based
upon individual criteria for minimum housing codes that are selected by each city. He
explained that the establishment of a Time of Sale program seeks to improve the aging
housing stock found throughout Columbia Heights and would create an inspection
process for all residential properties in the City that are between one and three units,
not multi-family, that would have the City inspect the properties during the sale
process or a change in ownership, transfer, or conveyance. He noted that a secondary
outcome of this would be that the City would be able to identify and correct more
unpermitted and unlicensed work that has taken place by having this additional touch
point with those properties.
Director Chirpich explained this program would also require a sewer inspection which
means they would have to hire a qualified contractor to televise their sewer line and
generate a report on any deficiencies. He noted that over the last few years, the City
has worked hard to limit the inflow and infiltration issues that seep into the system
and this would be a way to help get a handle on this and understanding some possible
problem areas. He briefly reviewed the exemptions in the ordinance such as, new
construction, sale or transfer to a public body, sale or conveyance of a property via
sheriff’s sale/bankruptcy/court order, sale or transfer of title for the purpose of
demolition, properties owned or sold by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and the sale of multi-family properties with four or more units. He
explained that the inspection and certification would be good for a period of one year.
Community Development Coordinator Forney gave a presentation that outlined an
overview of various Time of Sale example scenarios and how this could be used for
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various properties throughout the City. He noted that if this ordinance is passed, the
effective date should be May 22, 2024. He explained that Councilmember James had
reached out to staff regarding the fee schedule and how this inspection fee would be
calculated. He stated that staff will be bringing an amendment to the fee schedule at
the April 22, 2024 City Council meeting and noted that staff was looking at setting the
fee at $160. He explained that staff had reached out to key stakeholders such as
Minneapolis and St. Paul area realtors as well as the Minnesota Realtor Association.
Councilmember Jacobs asked how the issues in the photos from the presentation
were discovered.
Building Official Smith explained that one of the homes depicted was a rental property
that the Police called him in to come take a look at, another was a ‘flip’ that had gone
off the rails, another one he was present for attic insulation and the homeowners
were not aware that the roof had been shored up.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if a fair number of them were discovered at the time of
sale or when the property was changing hands.
Building Official Smith stated that they have discovered many of them when they are
posted on the MLS. He noted that when one of the most prolific house flippers was
caught, he admitted to having done 14 homes in the City and they caught him through
the MLS listing.
Councilmember Jacobs stated that staff had touched on the sewer issues and excess
water going into the sewer system. She asked if there was any other way that the City
has the ability to track that issue.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained that the I & I issue is long-standing and noted
that, in the past, the way they built the sewer systems were not water or air tight, so
in communities with any level of groundwater that will often enter the sanitary sewer
system. He stated that they do not want that in the system, because the City has to
pay for it, so if there is a way to keep that water out of the system, they want to try to
achieve that. He noted that much of the City’s work and effort has taken place on the
public side, with things like lining and replacement.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if this was only happening on the public side of things
because the City did not have access to the private side until the opportunity arises.
Interim City Manager Hansen confirmed that this was correct because the City has not
access to get that information but has limited access when they do the annual
televising of the sanitary sewer by flipping the cameras and looking up them up, but
cannot get up them because they do not have the proper equipment. He explained
that they can essentially see about two feet up so they can at least see if the
connection to the sanitary sewer main is contributing to it. He noted that they are
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able to garner some information by looking at it this way but the best way would be to
televise the entire line. He pointed out that, by ordinance, regarding the City’s
sanitary sewer system, the property owner, in all cases, is responsible from the main
into building or structure.
Councilmember Jacobs explained that she just wanted to make sure that everyone
understood that this was not the easy way out and is something that the City needs to
assertively go after.
Councilmember Buesgens asked how homeowners would find out about this once in
goes into effect at the end of May. She shared an example of a ‘for sale by owner’
situation that would not be connected with a realtor.
Community Development Coordinator Forney explained that in congruence with
reaching out to the realtors, they will also attempt to post this as many places as
possible including Facebook and the newsletter in order to get this information out to
the public. He noted that the new inspector will also keep an eye on the MLS listings
as well and notice any property owner who has not applied for that inspection.
Councilmember Buesgens stated that she believed that FSBO was not listed on MLS
and asked if there was another route for that communication.
Director Chirpich stated that they will dial up their newsletter article for the spring,
but noted that there will be gaps that they will have to work through. He noted that if
someone happens to slip through the process, the City will work with them to get to
compliance just like they would for any violation and inform them about the
requirement.
Councilmember Buesgens stated that staff had mentioned discussion of this had
begun ten years ago and she has heard it started earlier than that and believes that at
the time the Council Chambers and the hallway was full of DIY individuals who
protested so much that the Council, at the time, backed down and did not move
forward with this change. She expressed appreciation for a resident, Frost Simula,
who sat with her two years before she was elected to the Council and had brought this
to the Council’s attention about ten years ago and is happy that they added it to their
goal setting discussions last spring. She stated that related to sewer inspections, you
can say that the fines are being paid by the City, but it is actually the taxpayers. She
noted that the last figure she heard was around $100,000 and understands that it can
be painful when a homeowner finds out that they have clay tiles that are leaking and
need to be fixed, but it will help everybody in the City and will reduce the amount they
need to pay in fines to the Met Council.
Mayor Márquez Simula agreed with Councilmember Buesgens and noted that there is
also the environmental impact to consider as well because it is bad for the
environment in addition to the fines that need to be paid because of it. She asked if
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this would be something that would go towards a Green Step City programming by
reducing their I&I.
Councilmember Spriggs noted that he had some comments that he would save until
the second reading of the ordinance. He thanked the Community Development staff
for their work on this ordinance. He reference Section B, item 4, the 365 day
exemption if the purpose is for demolition and asked what would happen if someone
applied for that but did not demolish the structure.
Director Chirpich explained that they would then be subject to the program and would
have to go through the inspection process in order to get a Certificate of Occupancy.
Councilmember Spriggs asked if staff had any idea of how many properties in the City
there are that are one to three units that would be subject to this program.
Director Chirpich noted that they had that information at their last presentation and
can look it up again.
Councilmember Spriggs suggested that they bring that information to the next
meeting so people are aware of the numbers.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing.
Frost Simula, thanked the Council for considering this program and especially Building
Official Smith for the work he has done to find these properties and make sure they
are carefully looked after. He noted that, as shared by Councilmember Buesgens, he
had brought up this issue to the Council ten years ago. He not ed that tonight’s
discussion has centered around the effect of these properties on the City’s housing
stock, but he wanted to also add perspective from the homebuyers’ perspective there
may be a question of why there should be a City inspection rather than just having a
real estate home inspection. He explained that there is a large difference between the
two inspection types and explained some of the differences. He noted that a real
estate home inspector is really to help a home buyer feel good about their purchase
and the Building Official is actually looking at building codes and are familiar with the
building history and can actually make sure that the building is safe . He stated that
when a new homebuyer ends up taking on a property that has issues, those problems
cannot be put back onto the individuals who created the problem so they essentially
become a victim of this kind of property flip. He reiterated his appreciation to the City
for looking into this program and stated that he fully supported i t.
Director Chirpich explained that he had found some 2022 data from a staff report
distributed at a work session and at that time, the City was selling, on average, 300
homes per year that would qualify for this program.
Community Development Coordinator Forney stated that he found the staff data
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reports and from 2012 to 2022 and noted that the average closed sales of homes that
would qualify for this program was 345 per year and noted that this did not include
the off market sales.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to close the
hearing and waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1695, there being ample copies available
to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to set the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1695, being an ordinance amending chapter 5a of the Columbia
Heights City Code to establish the Certificate of Property Maintenance and its associated
requirements, and also amending parallel references to reflect the section change, for April
22nd, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember James stated that she was excited about this ordinance and felt it will be
helpful. She noted that the letter the City had received from the realtors was that this
would put everything on the sellers to make the repair but she appreciated that this
ordinances creates the opportunity for the sellers to sell it ‘as is’ and the buyers to decide
to put the money in escrow, which gives them options and negotiating room. She stated
that she also appreciated that there was only a one year time period. She noted that the
City does have a lot of I & I problems and this would be a way to at least find out where
they are, but does not mandate that they be fixed. She stated that residents can work on
getting the insurance program that can be found through the City website so they can start
paying a little bit every month and then when there is a need there are funds to help pay
for those sewer lines. She stated that it may be difficult, initially, for sellers and buyers to
get into the realm of this ordinance but felt that when the City looks back in 100 years,
they will glad this was put into place.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she is glad the City is having this conversation and part
of their goals for the year. She expressed appreciation to staff for doing the work to bring
this forward and all the work and research that they have undertaken. She thanked the City
Council for the changes and improvements that have bene made to the budgeted to
ensure that they have staff to make sure this can be taken care of in a safe manner. She
stated that despite the frequent mindset of ‘buyer beware’, she wanted to remind people
that these individuals are their neighbors and when someone moves in next door and says,
“We never looked at the attic because we couldn’t find the door, but now we have and it
looks like the roof is falling in.”, those are their neighbors and those buildings could be
condemned if they aren’t safe. She stated that there may be some financial inconvenience
to having some repairs done this is being created in order to have safety which is one of
the most important things to remember.
All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Ordinances and Resolutions
12. Minor Subdivision (Lot Line Adjustment) 334 and 344 40th Avenue NE.
Planner Boucher explained that Michael Gondek, owner of Gondek Properties LLC, has
requested approval of a Minor Subdivision, per City Code Section 9.104 (k), for
abutting parcels of land located at 334 and 344 40th Avenue NE. The applicant owns
both properties and requests a lot line adjustment to fully locate the parking area onto
the commercial property at 334 40th Avenue NE from the single-family lot at 344 40th
Avenue NE. The proposed lot line adjustment will allow the commercial parking area to
be fully located on the commercial parcel at 334 40th Avenue NE. He reviewed the
existing and proposed conditions for the lots as well as the Findings of Fact for a Minor
Subdivision. He explained that staff recommended approval and that this had also
been reviewed by the Planning Commission who had unanimously voted to
recommend approval.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if the owner would consider marking a few spaces up
towards 40th Avenue NE for the residence so they have parking available. She noted
that she was fully in favor of this request, but noted that her only concern is that the
cement pad to the west side of 344 was occupied by a trailer and asked if that was the
portion that would be made available to the resident for backyard parking.
Planner Boucher stated it was his understanding that the rear of the property would
be used for parking and as part of the dedicated easement that the residential
property will still be able to maintain its parking from the rear of the property along
the alley as well as with the configuration of the easement for the commercial
property.
Councilmember Jacobs stated it is a distance from the alley to the house and thought
that there was also an incline there so she felt it would be a bit problematic for them
to reach that parking area from the house. She reiterated her suggestion that the
applicant consider marking two spots up front, off 40th Avenue NE, and making them
available to the resident rather than parking for the business.
Michael Gondek responded from the audience.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked Mr. Gondek to come to the podium so he could be
heard.
Mr. Gondek stated that the current carriage house space was being used as storage by
the resident because it was not large enough to park in. He noted that his goal was to
someday build a garage and the level be lowered down to meet the concrete pad
Councilmember Jacobs asked if the concrete pad area was large enough for parking.
Mr. Gondek confirmed that the concrete pad was large enough to park a vehicle on.
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Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-19, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt
Resolution 2024-19, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving a Minor Subdivision for the properties located at 334 and 344 40th Avenue NE,
within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, subject to certain conditions stated in the
resolution. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
13. Resolution 2024-028 to Accept MN Office of Justice Program Hiring Grants.
Police Chief Austin explained that he would turn this item over to Captain Johnston
because he had put a significant amount of work into these grants.
Captain Johnston explained the State of Minnesota, through the Office of Justice
Programs, initiated two police hiring grants to assist in recruiting, hiring, and educating
future police officer candidates due to the current recruitment challenges in law
enforcement. The Police Department applied for and has been awarded two of these
grants. He explained that the Pathways to Policing grant is for a candidate that has no
college degree to assist with wages and tuition to complete a law enforcement degree
and be eligible to be licensed as a police officer. This candidate would be hired as a
part-time CSO for the grant period. He explained that the second grant is the Intensive
Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training program grant which is designed
to identify a candidate with a college degree in another discipline that is interested in
becoming a police officer. This grant will cover the cost of wages and tuition to obtain
the necessary requirements for police officer licensing. He noted that the total of the
two grants is just under $100,000 and encou raged anyone they know who may be
interested in becoming a police officer through these two programs to contact the
Police Department.
Mayor Márquez Simula thanked Captain Johnston for adding the title of ‘Grant Writer’
onto Captain and noted that she knows he has done a lot of work on this over the last few
years.
Councilmember Jacobs stated that she is very appreciative of this and realizes that the City
has really had to climb outside the box and get creative and thanked staff for their work.
Councilmember Buesgens stated this was very exciting news and thanked Captain Johnston
for all his hard work to make this a reality.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained that she is a member of the Regional Council of Mayors
and today they had a Public Safety presentation , heard from numerous individuals, and it
was nice to be able to report how well the Columbia Heights Police Department is doing
because many cities cannot say the same.
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Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember James, to waive the reading
of Resolution 2024-028, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember James, to adopt Resolution
2024-028 being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights accepting
the Minnesota Office of Justice Program grants for police hiring in the total amount of
$98,288 and authorize and direct the execution of the grant agreements. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Councilmember Spriggs attended the Council Work Session, the EDA, and the recent discussions
regarding the City Manager search. He noted that there are a lot of great candidates and he is
excited to be moving forward with the candidates selected. He stated that he is a Liaison to the
Library Board and reported that their data shows that visits to the library is up this year and
noted that the Board approved library hours to be extended a few additional hours each week
and will move from 47 hours/week up to 50 hours/week. He explained that there had been
some staffing issues in the past that have been resolved with some recent hires.
Councilmember Jacobs attended the information meeting on the proposed alley work and met
with two different residents to discuss their concerns about things happening in the City. She
noted that she had stopped into the new coffee sh op on Central Avenue and also attended three
different symposiums that covered THC in the Community, Government Integrity and the Hidden
Agenda, and the Backside of High Density. She stated that she had also facilitated five resident
reach outs.
Councilmember James attended the EDA and Work Session meetings along with the alley
improvement meeting. She stated that she has also been working on an upcoming volunteer
event for Central Avenue clean-up on Earth Day weekend. She stated that she would invite
residents to either clean-up their own blocks and storm drains or to join them for the City-wide
effort by meeting at the library at 9:00 am
Councilmember Buesgens congratulated Columbia Heights High School students who earned 22
awards at Minnesota Scholastic Arts and read aloud the names of the students who were
awarded the Gold Key Award. She congratulated the six middle school students who earned the
privilege of competing at State competition for Minnesota History Day and reviewed the topics
that they have selected. She stated that she had attended the alley information meeting and the
Planning Commission meeting. She noted that she had also attended the public improvement
hearing for the five new alleys and also the meeting to review City Administration candidates.
She stated that she had attended the Work Session at MnD OT and thanked everyone who signed
the petition that asked them to put residents first and commuters second because they are
hearing this feedback. She encouraged everyone to attend the hearings that will take place this
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summer and fall and give their input. She stated that MnD OT is dedicating $25,000,000 for the
reconstruction of Central Avenue with a target date of 2028 which she founds very exciting.
Councilmember Jacobs noted that Kiwanis is selling military banners to be hung along Central
Avenue and encouraged anyone interested to get in touch with her.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted that she and her husband are going to honor the service of her
father-in-law with one of the banners. She stated that she had attended the Sister City meeting,
a virtual Minnesota Capitol Mall visioning meeting, taught a painting class at the Senior Center,
hosted a Be Smart event at the library related to gun safety, the Silverwood Three Rivers Park
meeting in Golden Valley, a winter parking meeting with the Police Department, a private
breakfast briefing with the Counsel General of China through Global Minnesota, and a board
meeting for Art to Change the World. She noted that there is an art show coming up on April 16,
2024 at City Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. She stated that she had also attended the EDA meeting
and the Council Work Session in addition to numerous community members and businesses. She
stated that the alley assessment hearing went well and had many people from the community in
attendance. She noted that fixing the City’s alley is definitely a commitment to safety and while
they understand the assessments for this work can be expensive, the Council looks at the greater
whole for the City with the goal of the alleys being safe. She stated that she had also attended
the City Manager search meeting last week as well as the Regional Council of Mayors meeting.
Report of the City Manager
Interim City Manager Hansen stated that there will be a bit more detail at the April 22, 2024
Council meeting regarding the exciting transformation of Central Avenue. He explained that staff
is in the process of completing street sweeping and have completed the east side and will be
moving to the west side of town. He stated that he expects the first round of sweeping to done in
the next week or so and reminded the Council that in the spring and the fall they like to do two
rounds of sweeping, if possible. He noted that City staff will be hosting the American Planning
Association on April 15, 2024 and giving a tour of City Hall as well as the Ratio Apartments. He
stated that for the Arbor Tree Sale they are completely sold out and reminded the Council that
the City Service Expo will be held April 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. He stated that during
Snow Blast the City had asked residents to go through a naming contest for one of their mini-
trucks which has concluded and Matthew Johnston submitted the winning name of ‘Mini -towta’.
He reviewed the upcoming plans for Music in the Park event dates in July and August. He stated
that there is also an open house coming up for Anoka County Dispatch on April 16, 2024 from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING
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
Thursday, April 04, 2024
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Spriggs; Councilmember
James
Absent: Councilmember Jacobs
Also Present: Kevin Hanson, Interim City Manager; Sulmaan Khan, Interim City Engineer; Ridwan Abbi,
Engineering Technician; Barb Thomas, Assessing Clerck
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing: Improvements For 2024 Concrete Alley Construction, Project 2406.
Interim City Engineering Khan presented a summary of the informal informational meeting
held on March 22, 2024.
Interim City Manager Hansen presented information regarding the alley reconstruction
project including the area and scope of the work. The recommendation based on analysis
of the alleys is the removal of the bituminous surface and constructing a concrete alley.
The City’s cost sharing, for residential properties, is 55 percent for alley reconstruction.
The proposed amount is an estimate and if the actual construction cost is lower the
property owner’s assessment will be reduced. The cost will not be higher than the
estimate. All single-family homes pay the same rate. Apartments and commercial
property pay a higher rate.
There will be additional meetings about the project, regarding the schedule and to gather
additional information as needed. Final assessment hearing will be held in the fall.
Interim City Manager Hansen asked the council if there are any questions about the work
to be done.
Councilmember Buesgens asked how long it took the City to save money for the alley
construction and how often are the alley’s replaced. Interim City Manager Hansen stated
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alley construction is not eligible for any outside funding and the city has been working for
about twenty years to accrue the funds. Concrete alleys typically last 60 to 80 years.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing.
Resident Lauren Windingstad addressed the Council questioning how the improvement
hearing vote would work due to Councilmember Jacobs absence and her concern regarding
erosion control during the construction.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained how supermajority is used in government voting.
Interim City Manager Hansen stated the City follows the required erosion control set by the
State and MWMO Watershed district.
Resident Daniel Windingstad addressed the Council concerned about the cost.
Interim City Manager Hansen spoke about the city’s share which keeps the construction
cost down for the residents and the increase in property valve the concrete alley
construction would provide.
Resident Jane Halek addressed the council in favor of the alley construction , but
questioned why concrete and not blacktop and was being used how will her current
driveway be affected by the construction.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained why concrete is a better material for inverse alley
construction and offered to explain the driveway cut ins at the resident’s property.
Toni Hollingsworth addressed the council stating they have only gate access to the alley
and do not feel they should be assessed for the project and do residents pay for repairs to
cracked concrete alleys.
Interim City Manager Hansen said maintenance is done by the city and not assessed.
Resident Chika Menno addressed the council on behalf of her mother-in-law. She is on a
limited income and does not have the funds to pay for the assessment. Chicka inquired if
there was financial assistance for all residents who find the assessment a hardship. Second,
the driveway is new – how will the contractor not damage the new concrete driveway.
Interim City Manager Hansen noted the city offers financial assistance to income eligible
senior citizens and offered to meet with the resident onsite to explain the scope of work.
Resident Constance Fitzgerald addressed the council stating she never drives down the
alley and only uses it for garbage pick-up.
Maria Romero addressed the council on behalf of her father. She stated the assessment is
a hardship for him, inquired how the contractor is chosen and how the interest rate is
calculated.
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Interim City Manager Hansen stated the interest rate is based on the interest rate the city
pays when we bond for money. He also explained with seal bids the city is required to
award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to close the public
hearing. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-27, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to adopt
Resolution 2024-27, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
ordering improvements and preparation of plane s for 2024 Concrete Alley Construction,
City Project 2406. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barb Thomas, Assessing Clerk
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, March 04, 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: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Coordinator; 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 January 2, 2024.
2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for December 2023 and January 2024 – Resolution
No. 2024-04.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2023 AND JANUARY
2024 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2023 AND JANUARY 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 months of December 2023 and January 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 Annua l 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 4th day of March 2024
Offered by: Kt Jacobs
Seconded by: Justice Spriggs
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Vice President
Attest:
Secretary
Staff Introductions
Chirpich introduced Sarah LaVoie who is the new Administrative Assistant. Márquez-Simula asked
to do introductions.
LaVoie noted that she has been employed for a month and that her previous job was the DMV.
Jacobs mentioned that she is on the Council and has a background in the printing field and has her
own business which include substance assessments. Szuerk stated sh e was previously on the
Council and Planning Commission and has been on the EDA for a long time. Forney noted he is the
Community Development Coordinator. Márquez-Simula explained that she is the mayor. Buesgens
stated she has been on the Council for seven years. Spriggs and James noted that they are on the
Council. Lamin noted he was new to the EDA. Hansen added that he is the Interim City Manager.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Interfund Loan to the City for the Purchase of the Property Located at 675 37th Ave NE
Chirpich reported in October of 2023 Jeff Bobby and Steve’s put up for sale their lot located at 675
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37th Ave NE. Due to its strategic positioning, the City Entered into a purchase agreement to acquire
the property. The property is strategic because it is at the heart of the redesign of the City’s
Municipal Service Center (MSC). Right now, the City is in the process of planning for the eventual
redevelopment of the MSC campus. The current site plans for this effort attempt to re -design the
MSC campus without utilizing the subject property. These re-design efforts have proven difficult, as
the City desires to replace its current two-story main MSC building with a one story building
meeting current design standards resulting in more square footage. This design change means that
the main building will have a significantly larger footprint. The need for more building space makes
it difficult to place the main building while working within the current roadway configuration that
serves the site. Several of the initial site configurations have identified the need to close the
primary access street (Madison) serving the site, thereby driving the need to acquire additional
right-of-way to relocate Madison Avenue. With the acquisition of 675 37th Avenue the City’s re-
design efforts for the MSC campus will have significantly more flexibility, and the City will not have
to adjust the area roadways.
Chirpich added that though this project falls under the purview of the City, the City is requesting a
temporary loan from the EDA to finance the acquisition of the site. It is a regular practice for the
City or the EDA to lend each other money for projects that meet the goals of each entity. The most
recent example is the loan that the EDA received from the City to purchase the NE Bank building
that eventually led to the redevelopment of the Ratio/City Hall project.
Chirpich stated the EDA’s Redevelopment Fund 408 holds the majority of the EDA’s remaining fund
balance. The outstanding balance on fund 408 is $1,468,000. This excludes the $310,000
earmarked for 2024’s budget. After the loan of $950,000 fund 408 will have $518,000 remain ing in
the fund. The terms of the loan allow for three years of 0% interest. The Council can pay the loan
back at any point in time and can do so early if the EDA finds an urgent need of funds. Staff
estimates the proposed loan will be repaid within 3 years of the issuance date. In the unlikely event
the loan is not repaid within 3 years, interest accrues at the rate of 1% to clarify that this is a loan
and not a permanent transfer of funds to the City.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Szurek asked if the building would be on the lot that is being purchased or if the new building
would be where the current building is. Hansen replied that the building would be on the lot on
some level and that the building would be single story.
Szurek asked if the Public Works building would extend into the blue area that is indicated on the
map in the Agenda Packet on page 40. Hansen explained that in the back of the building is the
materials and transition storage area as well as two cold storage areas. He added that more space
is needed, especially for the recycling center. The fueling station will remain open without a fence
so that other departments are able to access it. He added that it will eventually be asked to be shut
down since it is old and does not meet current code requirements.
Szurek asked when construction would begin. Hansen replied that it depends on the funding but
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Jacobs asked if it was more advisable to replace the fueling station during construction or to wait
until it is asked to be shut down. Hansen explained that there is a noncompliant letter for the fuel
station but it is grandfathered in by the State due to the age of the tanks. The fuel station still met
monitoring requirements which is why the State has allowed the City to keep the tanks there. It
would be important to have a complete site plan so the City could know where the new tanks
would be located.
Jacobs asked if it would be anticipated that there would be cost savings to do the entire project at
one time. Hansen replied no since it is a specialized area and are not many contractors that put in
fueling stations.
Buesgens noted that there is an area that is owned by SACA and asked if there was an area that
would be used by the City. Hansen replied that he did not know since it is an area that needs to be
developed further and would need to go through the site planning process.
Motion by James, seconded by Buesgens, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-05, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by James, seconded by Jacobs, to approve Resolution 2024-05, a Resolution of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving an interfund loan from Economic
Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408 to City Capital Improvements Fund 411. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REDEVELOPMENT FUND 408 TO CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 411
WHEREAS, by separate action, the City of Columbia Heights seeks to acquire certain real property at
675 37th Avenue Northeast for subsequent redevelopment within the City of Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights requires temporary financing for acquisition of said property;
and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority has determined that the proposed acquisition and
redevelopment are consistent with its goals and purposes, and it has sufficient resources to provide
such temporary financing; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority and the City agree to the following internal loan
terms for this temporary financing:
1. Principal of $950,000 will be advanced by the Economic Development Authority after the
passage of this resolution.
2. Interest accrues at zero percent per annum during the three years following the issuance date.
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4. All principal and accrued interest will be repaid by the City of Columbia Heights on or before the
redevelopment of the site.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Columbia
Heights approves an interfund loan from Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408
to City Capital Improvements Fund 411 in the amount of $950,000.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 4th day of March 2024
Offered by: Rachel James
Seconded by: Kt Jacobs
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Vice President
Attest:
Secretary
4. Façade Improvement Grant Report Royal Restoration
Forney reported that this report pertains to Royal Restorations' 2024 Façade Improvement Grant
application for their new location at 3984 Central Ave NE. Royal Restoration used to be located on
the corner of 40th and Central but was required to move when the owner of 3988 Central Ave NE
sold the building. They were able to take over the space of the chiropractor one building to the
south. Paul Dingeman still owns the building but will be closing his chiropractic building. Royal
Restoration is looking to replace the awning on the front of the building to reflect the change in
business. Due to the color of the building, the awning will be replaced with a slightly different
shade of blue or purple. They have obtained two bids for the repl acement of the awning, with the
lower of the two coming in at $9,950. At this cost, Royal Restoration is eligible for reimbursement
of $4,750. Community Development Staff recommends funding the project in full. The movement
of businesses from 3988 Central has been difficult for the community, but retaining at least one of
the businesses from the move can be seen as a win. Renderings of the proposed sign and bids are
included in the attached application.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-06, there
being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Dibba, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, 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 Royal Restoration
Inc. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
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 ROYAL RESTORATION 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 Central Business district,
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 Royal Restoration 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.
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ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 4th day of March 2024
Offered by: Kt Jacobs
Seconded by: Lamin Dibba
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Vice President
Attest:
Secretary
5. EDA Priorities and Goals Discussion 2024
Forney explained that Staff wanted to bring forward various information and open up for
discussion on what the EDA’s priorities and goals are. Currently the EDA Budgets $310,000 per year
for the following three programs:
Façade improvement grant program:
The Façade Improvement Grant program offers grants of 50% of a projects cost up to $5,000 for
Façade improvements to commercial buildings. Currently the EDA Budgets $50,000 for the program
which includes the installation of cameras on participating busines ses. Over the life of the program
the EDA has averaged approximately 4 grants per year. The largest expenditure of the program is
the installation of cameras at various businesses. In 2023 the EDA paid just over $32,000 dollars to
place cameras on 5 separate businesses.
Fire Suppression Grant Program:
The Fire Suppression Grant program offers grants of 50% of the project cost up to $30,000 for fire
suppression upgrades. The EDA currently budgets $60,000 per year and utilizes both available
grants. Staff have also had a lot of interest from businesses at the start of 2024. On average it costs
a business approximately $80,000 to run a water line to the building and build out the fire
suppression system. Of the course of the program, the City has released three Fire Suppression
grants totaling $104,436.
Commercial Revitalization Program:
The commercial Revitalization Program is a wide-ranging program that has been tailored to acquire
legally non-conforming single-family properties that are zoned commercially. While there is no
specific program language, the EDA has budgetary requirements on the fund. These requirements
allow for the EDA to utilize the funds for the purchase and redevelopment of commercially non -
compliant properties. In the past couple of years this funding has been utilized to purchase a
multitude of properties along Central Ave for future redevelopment. The EDA funds this initiative at
$200,000 per year.
Forney added that the EDA also utilizes the Anoka County HRA Levy to fund various projects and
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initiatives as opportunities present themselves. The fund currently has $147,585 .
Forney explained that the new programs that will begin this year include the Metropolitan
Affordable Sales Tax. The City will be receiving approximately $260,000 per year in funds spent on
affordable housing initiatives. To begin the utilization of the funds the City will be establishing an
Affordable Home Improvement Loan and NOAH Preservation Program. The remaining funds will be
utilized for a variety of partnerships and initiatives as opportunities present themselves.
Forney reviewed the goals from the Council. In 2023 The City Council went through an in-depth
goal setting session:
Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
a. Flourishing business districts, restaurants, and entertainment.
b. Redevelopment to meet community needs.
c. Stable/rising property values.
d. Revitalize existing housing.
e. Recognize and support small businesses and incubators.
f. Attainable housing for all stages of life.
g. Promoting public art and supporting artists. h. Welcomed, engaged, and connected rental
community.
Forney explained that Staff looked through all the similar size or slightly larger cities within the
metropolitan area and found the following city run grant programs. During this research Staff
found a large amount of state and nonprofit programs that will be added to the City’s website
moving forward. Forney presented the following information:
West St. Paul has a Façade Grant similar to Columbia Heights’s with grants up to $10,000.
Bloomington offers a Sewer Availability Charge Grant to assist business moving to the community.
Anoka offers a fire suppression grant program with grants of $1-$3.50 per sq ft.
Blaine offers a fire suppression grant program along with a small business improvement loan
program. Which aims to increase tax base, improve blighted properties, increase employment, and
bring properties into conformance with existing city and state codes .
Brooklyn Center offers three major programs. First, they offer a revolving loan program for facades,
build outs, capital purchases, or construction. Loans have a fixed 2% interest rate and have a
minimum of $5,000 and Maximum of $100,000. Second, they offer a small business micro-loan to
be used for working capital, inventory, equipment, and general operations, with loan amounts up
to $50,000. Last, they offer both Sewer Availability Charge deferral and reduction programs.
Brooklyn Park Offers: A Microbusiness Loan Program which funds loans ranging from $1,000 to
$10,000 for small businesses. This program is meant to help businesses fund critical projects and
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loans from $50,000 to $300,000 for businesses seeking financing for equipment, working capital,
and more. Last, a Sewer Availability and Water Access Charge Deferral Program which allows
eligible businesses and property owners to pay the costs of up to 10 SAC and 10 WAC over 5 years
at 3% interest.
Coon Rapids offers two city run programs. The Coon Rapids Commercial/Industrial Loan Fund lends
money for land, building, machinery, or equipment. The loans offered must be 50% of proj ect cost
up to $200,000. The second program they offer is the Coon Rapids Commercial Fix up Fund which
targets exterior building improvements and site improvements. This is funded in the form of a loan
of up to $150,000.
Forney added that the goal of this session is to sit down with the EDA and get a feel for the
priorities of the commission. While not specifically a goal setting session staff want to get an
understanding of the EDA’s priorities and discuss potential new initiatives for staf f to pursue.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Buesgens asked how many cameras have been installed through the Façade Improvement Grant.
Forney replied that he did not have the exact number but could report back.
Buesgens asked how cameras that need to be replaced are funded. Forney replied that if a camera
needs to be replaced, Staff will come back to the EDA.
Dibba asked what the timeline would be to include street lights. Chirpich replied that the Police
Department is still trying to secure grant funding for that.
Buesgens asked if the City would have to own the property in order to do a business incubator (like
in Brooklyn Park) or if it could be shared with another entity in the City as a partnership. Chirpich
replied that there are great partnership opportunities.
Chirpich explained that Staff believe that commercial revitalization is in a good place and to keep
the funding. The fire suppression grant is picking up in popularity and Staff like where the funding is
at. Staff wonder if there is a redirect for the Façade Improvement Grant and potentially expand in
an art component through a public art grant and to include in the façade grant landscaping
elements that are permanent. He added that there was a concept for the City to look at a
commercial loan program through the EDA with a low interest 2% gap program.
Buesgens asked if there was a reason the City would prefer to do permanent landscaping. Chirpich
explained that Staff want to ensure that the landscaping lasts. Buesgens suggested partnering with
businesses to do something like a rain garden and promote using low maintenance native plants.
Jacobs added that she would like to see trees included in the landscaping.
Hansen mentioned that Buesgens’ idea could be a good program to look at for the stormwater
utility. The City has helped give grants to residential properties in the past to support rain gardens.
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source. He added that it would be a good time to look into that because the bonding in the debt
repayment is coming off in 2024. He added that the City provides trees and help folks get trees
planted.
Buesgens asked if money used for artwork could be cumulative each year, especially if there was a
year where the funding was not used. Chirpich replied that that is how he saw it working.
Buesgens asked who would evaluate and approve the art since there is no art commission and
added that it was something to think about in the future. Chirpich replied that the EDA would
approve and evaluate the art until an art commission was created.
James explained that the item she is most interested in is expanding the façade improvement grant
program to include other things that have to do with landscaping and art. She added that she likes
the idea of the gap funding for businesses. She asked what “last available” meant for businesses for
the gap funding and if it meant showing personal capital or investment capital to prove to the City
that they tried. Chirpich replied to vet borrowers, the City would partner with a bank or Central
Minnesota Community Development Corporation where the City could turn it over to one of those
options and they would do the review.
Jacobs asked what the amount for the façade program was. Chirpich replied $50,000 with a max of
$5,000 and a 50% match. A $10,000 project would get the City $5,000. Jacobs asked what the
average has been. Forney replied $4,000. Jacobs explained that she did not want to start the art
funding amount at $10,000 but would be more intereste d in started at $5,000. Buesgens disagreed.
Jacobs clarified that she did not want $5,000 for the total amount available for art, but for each
project to limit it to $5,000. Buesgens stated that prices can range from $10,000 to $100,000.
Forney explained that Staff would like to get a feel from the EDA on what topics or items they
would like Staff to bring back with additional details or research.
Buesgens stated she would like to learn more about art, and fourplexes with the NOAH program.
Márquez-Simula thanked Staff for bringing the goals from the Council back to the EDA. She added
that it was mentioned that the escrow fund could also be a way to build up funds for art. Police
have mentioned cameras inside apartment buildings if managers approved and wondered if it was
something the EDA would want to look into.
James asked Dibba what would help create new businesses and jobs in the City. Dibba replied that
from his experience, the number one obstacle he had in trying to have a business in the City was
the location. He added that his friends who have businesses in other cities typically have ad ditional
help from those cities. Businesses typically struggle the first 2-3 years, but if there is help to find
resources, that can help the business a lot.
Jacobs asked Dibba what prohibited him from started a business in Columbia Heights. Dibba replied
that it was the location since he was trying to find a storefront area that also had high visibility.
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Márquez-Simula explained that she liked the micro loan idea and including a landscaping designer.
She added that a graphic designer could be included to help with the website, or menus, etc.
Forney noted that it could be tied into Open to Business which is a County run program. Dibba
added that it could be helpful to have small business loans available, or help with basic business
support like book keeping.
Spriggs agreed with the ideas the EDA liked such as the art concept and the public infrastructure
that would be permanent. He asked if some of the permanent landscaping would be torn out
during the Central Avenue redevelopment. He mentioned an idea of compiling a list of businesses
that could be included in the City’s newsletter in order to give businesses more visibility. Buesgens
noted that while she was in Maple Grove she noticed that the city would put out advertising for the
businesses in their city.
James asked if business could use the Open to Business resource and then the City could use it as a
request for loan applications. This would help the City from having to advise as much as well as
incentivize the program.
Buesgens noted that it has been difficult to fill large office space locations and asked if that was
true for small businesses as well. Forney replied that it is completely different and added that it is
nearly impossible to find restaurant locations right now because the demand is so high .
Spriggs asked if the lot located near 47th Avenue and Central Avenue was a site that was being
considered for redevelopment. Forney replied that there are two lots and one of them was owned
by Hyvee but recently sold it to the owner of the other lot. The City does not know what the plans
are for the site.
BUSINESS UPDATES
Chirpich explained that there would be another façade grant for a new business coming to town.
Forney added that the new business will be selling Turkish treats and nuts. During the previous
Council meeting, the Council had interest in deconstructing the 39th Avenue properties. He added
that the City sold a property to Habitat for Humanity last week. The asbestos abatement has been
completed on 94 144th Avenue and the 39th Avenue properties. The Fire Department is getting
ready to start their project of burning the single family house on 39th Avenue.
Forney added that Krash Drums is continuing to move forward. Rail Werks has their façade up and
will be receiving the façade grant this week. They are working on getting their liquor license. Staff
were reached out by a homeowner on Central Avenue to sell their home to the City.
James asked if there was an update on the grocer on 44 th Avenue. Chirpich replied that they are
doing a site visit on April 3, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Buesgens, to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 pm. All ayes. MOTION
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PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Mitchell Forney, Community Development Coordinator
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
6:00 PM
APPROVED MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ahmadvand at 6:02 p.m.
Members present: Commissioners Ahmadvand, Finkelson, Groseth, Jensen Christen, LaPlante,
Leoni-Helbacka, Kurek, Evenson
Members absent: Commissioner Johnson
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 Ahmadvand, seconded by LaPlante to approve the minutes of February 16, 2024 as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Sustainable Purchasing Policy Update
Khan said that he did see some comments on the group’s Teams page that had been
created. Ahmadvand asked what the cutoff should be to get feedback to Sulmaan –
Sulmaan said that whenever the group is comfortable they can move on to next steps.
Boucher said that if they have questions, he can run it past the MPCA resource he has.
LaPlante suggested that we do that as our version of the policy is close to completed.
Boucher said that most of the work has been done that would be needed for a City Council
work session, and Khan stated that May is probably the soonest time that this could get on
the agenda. Evenson suggested that the deadline for the commission to get in comments
would be in two weeks so that we can have them in time for the May work session.
2. Complete Streets Policy Update
Khan had included a draft of the policy in the packet , and went through the comments –
many of them have to do with not having the information to report on certain things. Some
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roadways were mentioned that are actually state roadways, so they become hard to
prioritize. Finkelson brought up that we should include MNDOT and county roads as
MNDOT had said they didn’t consider sidewalks to be their business. The trigger for the
complete streets program would just be when the street is up for reconstruction. Boucher
asked if the county or MNDOT have complete street design standards – Khan said that for
sure the state does. Boucher asked if we could incorporate their language into our policy,
and Khan replied that it is somewhat in the policy already. Boucher said that there is a
complete streets evaluation tool – we can upload our policy and judge our policy based on
the feedback. Khan said that the entire policy is in the Teams group and to please go in and
make comments. LaPLante asked if we can add language about coordinating with other
entities about the connected streets that would include a community engagement piece.
Finkelson stated that there should be some language outlining the expectations for the city
are such that our streets are “complete” streets. Khan asked for clarification about what
“downtown” means – Boucher explained that we do have a central business district that
could be considered downtown. Boucher asked if everyone could put their final comments
in by the next meeting, and possibly this will go on the May work session for City Council.
3. Partners in Energy Update
Khan stated that Columbia Heights has been approved for the Partners in Energy Program.
Boucher explained a little more about the program and said that he has a couple of
contacts there who can schedule a kickoff meeting for us in order to go over the process
and plan what would be best for the community. We would put together an Energy Action
Team that can include community members, city staff, businesses etc. Ahmadvand said
that having this kickoff at the expo would be a good idea, and Boucher agreed. LePlante
asked if a tabling event would get the message across, and Boucher said that he is open to
ideas about that. Ahmadvand said it might be best to have a separate event if there is
enough interest at the tabling event. Groseth suggested that we have the date and time of
the stand-alone event available for folks who might be interested. Boucher said that he
liked the engagement for the Medtronic project, and something similar might work well for
this project. Having a landing page for the Sustainability Commission would be a good way
to promote the commission in general. Khan introduced Grant who works for the CEE and
would like to be involved in the PIE program. Grant gave a short explanation about what
the CEE does. Ahmadvand asked what involvement would be needed from the schools, and
Boucher said they could be a good resource for getting the word out and community
engagement. Boucher also said that some feedback they got was to clarify goals: social
equity, land use etc.
4. GreenCorps Host Site Update
Boucher said that there is a companion program called ImpactCorps – they accept
proposals as they get them, so it is a rolling application. There is also the ability to suggest a
particular person for the role. GreenCorps is not a quarterly application – it is yearly. Leoni-
Helbacka said that the subcommittee formed at the previous meetig is called the
Sustainable Collaboration Committee – they will research and bring up other opportunities
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for grants or internships. They can investigate this ImpactCorps and find where we might
have a need for it. Boucher said that he would encourage the subcommittee to put their
suggestions into a workplan. Jenson-Christen said that talking to city staff to identify where
there might be needs in the city for an internship would be helpful. Kurek suggested that
GIS maps might be a great project to get one of these interns started on.
5. Sustainability Commission Newsletter Submission
LaPlante said that she came up with about 6 topic ideas for a submission. LaPlante went
over what ideas that she came up with. They decided that xeriscaping would be the best
topic to cover first for the newsletter, and compost and organics topics can be covered in
the city Expo. Boucher brought up a new citywide Time of Sale policy that may include
some energy audits.
6. Implementing Ban on Black Plastic To-Go Containers From Restaurants
Kurek asked if we could get in contact with the Business Council – this might be a great
topic to chat with them about. Leoni-Helbacka said that there is program called minimize
that does a reusable takeaway program that some of our businesses might be interested in
knowing about.
7. People Over Parking Act
Finkelson mentioned withdrawing this until further notice.
8. City Representation
Groseth said that she would like to have more representation at city events. We could have
a couple of people at many events in the city and tailor the message to the event.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Expo
Ahmadvand asked how many people would want to go to the Expo, several members of
the commission will be at the event. LaPlante asked to send ideas for handouts and print
outs to our communications team. Ahmadvand asked about approving the materials that
we will have at the table – the group can send over ideas for comments. Kurek asked about
the PIE being included in the tabling event and whether or not we should have a
GreenSteps City blurb as well. Ahmadvand asked if it would be possible to get the SC
webpage up by the time the expo happens.
10. Round Robin
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Connie shared that Fridley submitted a grant application for a hydraulic separator that
would reduce pollutants to Sullivan Lake.
Evenson brough up park system planning, and wanting to be included in some of that
planning.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ahmadvand, seconded by LaPlante to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
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ITEM: League of Minnesota Cities Emerging Leader Award Letter of Support for Jesse Hauf .
DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Will Rottler / April 18, 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
Each year the League of Minnesota Cities honors cities and leaders with the City of Excellence Awards, C.C.
Ludwig Award, James F. Miller Leadership Award, and Sustainable City Award. This year, the City of Columbia
Heights staff would like to nominate Information Technology Director Jesse Hauf for the Emerging Leader
Award.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
As part of the nomination process, the City Council must submit a letter or statement from the nominee’s city
council verifying its support for the nomination.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the letter of support for Jesse Hauf to be submitted for the LMC Emerging Leader
Award.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to approve the letter of support for Jesse Hauf to be submitted for the LMC Emerging
Leader Award.
ATTACHMENT(S):
League of Minnesota Cities Emerging Leader Award for Jesse Hauf.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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League of Minnesota Cities
145 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55103
Re: Letter of Support – Jesse Hauf LMC Award
Dear League of Minnesota Cities Awards Committee,
The City of Columbia Heights City Council is pleased to support the
nomination for Jesse Hauf for the 2024 League of Minnesota Cities
Emerging Leader Award.
Since being hired in December of 2021, Jesse has not only made an impact
by overhauling the City’s Information Technology department, but under his
leadership, the Information Technology department has a well thought out
vision in place for each City department. Outside of the walls of the City
Hall, Jesse is also laying the groundwork to help guide the future of
accessible and equitable broadband Internet in Columbia Heights.
When Jesse was hired in 2021, the department was understaffed and
underfunded when the City made the decision to bring aboard an IT
Director that could build the department from the ground up and get
technology on track in the City. With Jesse leading the IT department, the
department has added two full-time positions and has added several
consultants to meet the needs of the ever-changing world of information
technology.
Most recently, Jesse played a crucial role in modernizing the City’s
technology and helping plan out the move to a new City Hall in August of
2023.
As mentioned in the description of the Emerging Leader Award on the LMC
website, Jesse has made meaningful contributions to the City of Columbia
Heights, and always shows promise for continuing service and leadership.
Sincerely,
The Columbia Heights City Council
3989 Central Avenue NE
Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, 55421
Ph: (763) 706-3607
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
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Item 5.
ITEM: Allocate Use of Funds and Authorize Expenditures Using 2023 Public Safety Aid.
DEPARTMENT: Police and Fire BY/DATE: Chief Austin/Chief Thompson, April 12,
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
In 2023, the State of MN provided Public Safety Aid to the City of Columbia Heights in the amount of $956,556
to provide Public Safety. The Police Department and Fire Department have identified the following purchase
recommendations to best meet existing department needs that are not currently covered by operating and
capital budgets and meet the criteria for the expenditure of these funds.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
The recommended budget allocations and expenses are outlined as below:
Authorize the Police Chief to enter an agreement with BowMac to conduct Critical Incident Management
training for police, fire, and city leadership in 2025. These are comprehensive courses that provide simulation-
based training for the response to an all-hazards incident. BowMac is a sole-source provider of this style
training, and the city has used them in the past with positive results. Up to $35,000 of Public Safety Aid is
authorized for this expense.
Authorize an increase to the 2024 paid-on-call firefighter rate to $22.00 an hour and Lieutenants to receive an
additional $3.50 an hour to aid in recruitment and retention of paid-on-call firefighters. Up to $40,000 in
Public Safety Aid is allocated for this expense.
Allocate up to $80,000 in Public Safety Aid to enable the fire department to employ Paid -On-Call firefighters
for additional hours above our current abilities. This will address gaps in coverage due to staff shortages and
scheduled absences. Furthermore, the increased shift duties will provide valuable practical experience,
enhancing the skills and expertise of the firefighters.
Authorize the Fire Chief to expend up to $36,000 to purchase Wireless Vehicle Extenders (WVE) for fire
department vehicles. The WVE provides a more stable and redundant communication platform. This will
improve performance both in daily operations and during emergency events. The specific WVE will be selected
by competitive bids.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE APRIL 22ND, 2024
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Authorize the Police Chief to expend up to $59,700 to replace patrol rifles and accessories. Current patrol rifles
are over 15 years old exhibiting malfunctions and are at risk of increased failures. The rifle purchase will be
made through JP Enterprises as a sole source vendor, having determined their product best meets police
department needs. Accessory purchases will be made using Cooperative Purchase Vendor pricing and vendors.
Authorize the Police Chief to expend up to $39,040 to replace the department Glock handguns and purchase
accessories and training. The current department service pistols are nearing the end of their recommended
use period, and the sighting technology has improved significantly since the original purchase, and the
replacements will be outfitted with more accurate holographic sights. The pistols will be purchased from
Kiesler using Cooperative Purchase Venture pricing. Accessories will be purchased using finance department
guidelines.
Authorize the Fire Chief to expend up to $36,000 in Public Safety Aid to purchase soft body armor and carriers
for fire fighters. The purchase will be made using finance department guidelines and may include multiple
vendors.
Authorize the Police Chief to purchase two ballistic shields for up to $12,500 using Public Safety Aid. These
shields offer additional protection for police officers in critical incident situations. The purchase will be made
using Cooperative Purchase Venture pricing through Streichers.
Authorize the Police Chief to enter into a service agreement with Flock Camera to provide LPR cameras at
multiple points in the city. The cameras improve the police department’s investigative abilities as well as
response to criminal activity. Up to $150,000 is allocated for this multi-year project and includes expenses for
the LPR audit. Flock is a sole-source vendor for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
These options were reviewed in detail at the April 1 City Council work session and staff recommends funds be
allocated and the listed purchases approved.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to allocate 2023 Public Safety Aid funds in the amount of $483,899 for the expenses as
listed in the Summary of Current Status section .
MOTION: Move to authorize the purchases as outlined in the Summary of Current Status section.
ATTACHMENT(S):
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Item 6.
ITEM: Accept Proposal for Professional Services for the MSC Preliminary Plans, Project No. 2111.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen / April 16, 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
In the 2021 Public Works approved budget, the creation of a Master Plan for the Municipal Service Center
(MSC) was adopted in Fund 411, Capital Government Buildings. An MSC Master Plan was established creating
a plan for future operations but provided 3 options for the overall site plan. Now that additional property has
been acquired (675 37th Avenue), a final site plan should be prepared.
In addition, at the last council meeting, the Council amended the Project Budget an additional $175,000 to
account for past costs, the bonding lobbyist, site environmental analysis, and preliminary design. When the
Master Plan was prepared, staff obtained proposals from three architects and awarded that contract to Oertel
Architects. In discussion with the Council and to prepare for the future building replacement, the following
assumptions are included:
The project will consist of two phases: Final Site Design and Schematic Design. The project
will then be on hold until funding has been acquired.
The services will include architectural and civil design, with input mechanical and electrical
engineering in the form of design narratives.
The planning and design will now include the acquired the adjacent property to the south of the
existing public works yard for inclusion for this project.
Design will assume the granting of State bond money, which will trigger adherenc e to the B3 Design
Guidelines
Energy modeling for B3 optional at this phase
The architect will update and provide an opinion of construction cost
The product of this work effort will be included in an update of the State Pre -Design Manual
Staff requested a proposal from Oertel for the following scope:
Update / Final Site Layout
1. Review of previous program developed, update as necessary regarding staff and equipment.
2. Revise site plan options with inclusion of additional land.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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3. Civil to provide estimate of stormwater retention space required.
4. Revise preliminary floor plans to show programmed space is accounted for.
5. Review preliminary documents and scope with owner and revise per comments received.
6. Provide square footage based opinion of cost Develop a detailed cost estimate based on the option.
Schematic Design
1. Provide detailed site plan, paving, plantings, parking.
2. Provide detailed floor plan (s) for main building and accessory buildings, fuel island, and recycling center as
required.
3. Provide exterior rendering options for City review.
4. Provide exterior material samples for review and selection.
5. Revise and provide final rendering option.
6. Civil 30% complete set: paving, grading, uitilities, drainage, landscaping, cost estimate.
7. Provide mechanical, electrical and structural design narratives.
8. Provide energy model adhering to B3 standards to assist with opinion of cost.
9. Update opinion of cost.
10. Use Schematic Package to update State Pre-Design Manual.
The updated Final Site Layout is expected to be complete end of June, with the Schematic Design complete by
September 1st.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Accept the proposal from Oertel Architects for the preparation of the Final Site Plan and Schematic Desing in
the amount of $131,580. Funding will be provided from the General Government Building Fund 411.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to award the professional services contract for the preparation of a Final Site Plan and
Schematic Design, Project 2111, to the firm of Oertel Architects based upon their proposal dated April 16,
2024 for a not to exceed fee of $131,580, plu s reimbursables, appropriated from Fund 411-52111-3050.
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Item 7.
ITEM: Award Of Professional Services For Development of Safe Streets For All Citywide Safety Action
Plan.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Interim City Engineer / April 16, 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
The City had applied for and was awarded a grant in the amount of $200,000, with a local City match o f
$50,000, through the federal Safe Streets for All program for development of a citywide safety action plan.
The goal of this plan is to increase safety for the traveling public within the City and includes not only motor
vehicles but also bicycles and pedestrians as well.
City staff also applied for state funding to cover the local City match portion of the federal grant that was
received. The City was successful in getting approved for these state funds and was awarded up to $48,000 to
use towards the City’s match.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
Requests for proposals were sent to five firms specializing in development of roadway safety action plans. Two
proposals were received in response to our request. The plan development fees are as follows:
Bolton & Menk $239,999 + 7.5% contingency = $257,999
SRF $249,754 + 7.5% contingency = $268,486
A 7.5% contingency was included with the estimated fee for each consultant to account for additional work or
analysis that the City may request as part of the plan development.
The required work plan for each firm’s submittal included:
Project management
Comprehensive safety analysis
Community & stakeholder engagement
Integrated action plan
Identify & prioritize safety interventions
Design concepts
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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Innovative approaches and solutions
Comprehensive citywide speed limit analysis
Final report and documentation
While both proposals would provide successful safety action plan development, staff scored Bolton & Menk’s
proposal higher and recommends award to them because of more robust community and stakeholder
engagement and also because their estimated fees was lower.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends accepting Bolton & Menk’s proposal in the amount of $257,999, which includes 7.5%
contingency, for development of a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Citywide Safety Action Plan with funding provided
by the federal SS4A program, state IIJA matching fund program, and City general funds if needed .
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to award the Safe Streets for All Citywide Safety Action Plan development, Municipal Project
No. 2407, to the consulting engineering firm of Bolton & Menk based upon their qualified, responsible
proposal for a cost not-to-exceed $257,999 which will be funded with federal funds, a state match, and from
Fund 101.3100.43050.2407 as needed.
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Item 8.
ITEM: Accept Corrective Asphalt Materials Proposal For Bituminous Street Surface Treatment, Project
2401.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Interim City Engineer / April 16, 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
Staff has been in search of a bituminous surface treatment as an alternative to the seal coat program. There are
ongoing performance issues and related concerns with excess rock accumulating in curb and gutter, driveways,
and yards both in fall after the seal coat and the following spring after plowing. Several cities in the metro area
have successfully used Reclamite by Corrective Asphalt Materials (CAM). Various streets in Columbia Heights
have been treated with Reclamite in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The City of St. Anthony has been using Reclamite for
several years with good results.
With the Reclamite product, an emulsion is spread on the street surface and covered with crushed limestone.
The limestone is swept the following day. The crushed limestone (smaller than seal coat rock) is applied to
minimize tracking and not as an integral part of the surface treatment. Subsequently, less limestone is applied.
Reclamite can only be placed on untreated bituminous surfaces.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
A proposal for Reclamite pavement treatment has been received. Following acceptance of the proposal, the
work will be scheduled to be completed in Summer 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff obtained a proposal from CAM to apply Reclamite on several streets totaling over 38,000 square yards of
pavement, which are shown on the attached map, that have been evaluated as being good candidates for
surface treatment. The proposal is $1.20 per square yard, for a total of $46,178.40. Reclamite is a proprietary
product. Attached is a sole source applicator letter for CAM.
Staff recommends awarding the Reclamite treatment contract to Corrective Asphalt Materials.
Funding for the Reclamite treatment will be from Infrastructure and State Aid Maintenance funds.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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Item 9.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Corrective Asphalt Materials to apply Reclamite to select city
streets, Project 2401, for an estimated cost of $46,178.40 appropriated from Funds 430.3100.45185.2401
and 212.3190.45185.2401.
ATTACHMENT(S):
CAM Reclamite Proposal
Sole Source Applicator Letter
Map
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Item 9.
April 8, 2024
Sulmaan Khan
City of Columbia Heights – Public Works
3989 Central Ave. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
skhan@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Hello Sulmaan,
Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, (CAM) thanks you for the opportunity to bid the City of Columbia Heights Pavement Preservation
Project. Please accept the following as our formal proposal to apply Reclamite Maltene Based Rejuvenating Agent to selected
asphalt pavement.
Apply Reclamite to 38,482 SY of selected asphalt pavement
CAM’s responsibilities:
o Furnish and apply Reclamite
o Furnish and apply lime screenings
o All traffic control and signs related to project
o Street Sweeping post application
o Handle any complaints or issues that may arise from application
Unit Price: $1.20 SY Total Price $46,178.40
City of Columbia Heights responsibilities:
o Resident Notifications and No Parking signs as needed
o Provide locations for staging and disposal of screenings
Alternate: Mechanical Presweeping @ $.05/SY Price: $1,924.10
Mike Sumrall, Operations Manager will be contacting you to schedule the project.
Info: mike@cammidwest.com, Cell: 630-465-4142
Billing Information (please fill out upon acceptance)
Name : ____________________________ Address: _________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________ _________________________________
Thank you again for the opportunity. We look forward to providing our professional services.
Sincerely,
Michael Sumrall Colleen West
Operations Manager Business Development
APPROVED BY:
Sign Date
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Item 9.
1134 Manor St. • Oildale, CA 93308 / P.O. Box 5877 • Bakersfield, CA 93388 Phone
661.337.9979 - Email: jimb@tricorrefining.com
April 16, 2024
Sulmaan Khan -Assistant City Engineer
City of Columbia Heights | Public Works - Engineering Department
637 38th Ave NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Sulmaan Khan
RE: Sole Source Applicator for Reclamite Preservative Seal 2024
Corrective Asphalt Materials
P.O. Box 87129
South Roxana, IL 62087
This letter confirms that TRICOR Refining, LLC has appointed Corrective Asphalt Materials, South Roxana,
Illinois to market and apply Reclamite® Preservative Seal and CRF Restorative Seal as the sole source
supplier/applicator in the States of Minnesota. Corrective Asphalt Materials has the necessary equipment and
product familiarity to provide a successful application. Corrective Asphalt Materials has a very successful track
record in the state of Minnesota with Reclamite® rejuvenating applications.
TRICOR Refining, LLC – Reclamite® Preservative Seal is the only maltene based asphalt rejuvenator
marketed nationally with a 50 plus year history of product use. Reclamite® has been proven in various testing
by state, county and government agencies to decrease viscosity and increase penetration value of the asphalt.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
Brett Towns
Brett Towns
Marketing Manager
TRICOR Refining, LLC
Producers of Golden Bear Preservation Products
Cellular: 530-491-8251
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ITEM: License Agenda
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Sarah LaVoie, 04/18/2024
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 April 24th, 2024, City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for 2024: contractor, tree service, massage therapist, and secondhand merchant
licenses.
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 April 22th 2024, as
presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. License Agenda 04-22-2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE 04/22/2024
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TO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22nd, 2024
*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application
CONTRACTOR LICENSES – 2024
*MARSH HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING
6248 LAKELAND AVE N. BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428 $80
*SIGNMINDS INC 1400 QUINCY ST NE. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 $80
*SIGNART CO INC 2170 DODD ROAD MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55120 $80
TREE SERVICES-2024
*YES TREE 9201 PINEVIEW LN N. MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369 $80
MASSAGE THERAPIST OR MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINNESS-2024
*BI JUAN LIN 100 W. CALIFORNIA ST #208 SAINT PAUL, MN 55117 $350
SECONDHAND MERCHANTS-2024
*TVI INC DBA SAVERS 4849 CENTRAL AVE NE. COLUMBIA HIEGHTS, MN 55421 $200
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Item 10.
ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien /
April 22, 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 the attached list of rental housing license applications.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April 22, 2024, in that
they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
ATTACHMENT:
Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 4-22-24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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ITEM: Review of Bills.
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: April 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
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 $1,110,456.90.
ATTACHMENT(S):
List of Claims
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE APRIL 22, 2024
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Item 12.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/26Page
:
04/18/2024 10:19 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
160.00 101.5050.43050SECURITY JPM 032324-032424ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES155073051187(A)MAIN04/11/2024
1,305.00 609.0000.14500032624 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY36692341188(A)MAIN04/11/2024
1,454.40 609.0000.14500032924 INV36703411188(A)
2,132.60 609.0000.14500032924 INV36703401188(A)
(685.39)609.0000.14500031324 INV3865941188(A)
4,206.61
5,828.00 408.6414.43050FIRST HALF PAYMENT DECONSTRUCTION OF 3853 CENTRAL AVEBETTER FUTURES MNINV14971189(A)MAIN04/11/2024
125.00 101.1940.42175EQUIPMENT RENTAL 0424FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICE0189631190(A)MAIN04/11/2024
738.00 609.0000.14500032224 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.25064841191(A)MAIN04/11/2024
567.00 609.0000.14500032224 INV25064861191(A)
96.00 609.0000.14500032224 INV25064801191(A)
128.00 609.0000.14500030724 INV24969761191(A)
424.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV25055041191(A)
504.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV25055051191(A)
2,520.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV25055091191(A)
54.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV25055081191(A)
3,995.99 609.0000.14500032724 INV25087101191(A)
136.00 609.0000.14500032724 INV25087081191(A)
240.00 609.0000.14500032724 INV25087051191(A)
320.00 609.0000.14500032624 INV25087131191(A)
2,067.00 609.0000.14500032624 INV25087111191(A)
356.75 609.0000.14500032824 INV25097911191(A)
440.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV25097891191(A)
621.20 609.0000.14500032824 INV25097901191(A)
308.50 609.0000.14500031324 INV25002391191(A)
29.41 609.9791.42199032724 INV25087101191(A)
0.24 609.9791.42199032724 DEL25087091191(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199032724 INV25087081191(A)
3.04 609.9791.42199032724 INV25087051191(A)
9.80 609.9791.42199032824 INV25097911191(A)
7.70 609.9791.42199032824 INV25097891191(A)
7.25 609.9791.42199032824 INV25097901191(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199031324 INV25002391191(A)
9.80 609.9792.42199032224 INV25064841191(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199032224 INV25064861191(A)
1.64 609.9792.42199032224 INV25064801191(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199030724 INV24969761191(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199032224 DEL25064791191(A)
2.92 609.9792.42199032124 INV25055041191(A)
10.28 609.9792.42199032124 INV25055051191(A)
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/26Page
:
04/18/2024 10:19 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
43.40 609.9792.42199032124 INV25055091191(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199032124 INV25055081191(A)
5.60 609.9793.42199032624 INV25087131191(A)
21.72 609.9793.42199032624 INV25087111191(A)
13,688.84
282.50 609.0000.14500032224 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC67567741192(A)MAIN04/11/2024
380.87 609.0000.14500032224 INV67567731192(A)
936.00 609.0000.14500032224 INV67567721192(A)
364.00 609.0000.14500032224 INV67567711192(A)
543.90 609.0000.14500032824 INV67592921192(A)
7.70 609.9791.42199032824 INV67592921192(A)
14.00 609.9792.42199032224 INV67567741192(A)
4.20 609.9792.42199032224 INV67567731192(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199032224 INV67567721192(A)
11.20 609.9792.42199032224 INV67567711192(A)
2,552.77
1,041.25 609.0000.14500032124 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S24588311193(A)MAIN04/11/2024
1,009.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588331193(A)
767.28 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588341193(A)
1,536.80 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588351193(A)
1,245.67 609.0000.14500031424 INV24560101193(A)
649.50 609.0000.14500031424 INV24560091193(A)
1,123.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614241193(A)
125.93 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588291193(A)
96.19 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588301193(A)
359.60 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588321193(A)
197.73 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588281193(A)
320.44 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588261193(A)
171.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588251193(A)
247.00 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588271193(A)
202.47 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588201193(A)
2,186.05 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588061193(A)
1,007.64 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588191193(A)
2,015.30 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614221193(A)
924.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614211193(A)
314.97 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614231193(A)
682.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614261193(A)
2,322.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614361193(A)
452.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614351193(A)
91.25 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614341193(A)
170.12 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614331193(A)
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,021.22 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614301193(A)
171.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614281193(A)
116.97 609.0000.14500032224 INV24594971193(A)
755.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614321193(A)
1,394.74 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614201193(A)
731.74 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614291193(A)
282.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614271193(A)
21.76 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614241193(A)
0.64 609.9791.42199032124 INV24588201193(A)
15.36 609.9791.42199032124 INV24588061193(A)
5.12 609.9791.42199032124 INV24588191193(A)
28.27 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614221193(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614211193(A)
4.48 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614231193(A)
3.84 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614261193(A)
16.64 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614361193(A)
8.96 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614351193(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614341193(A)
3.84 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614331193(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614301193(A)
2.77 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614281193(A)
0.64 609.9791.42199032224 INV24594971193(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614321193(A)
7.36 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614201193(A)
6.51 609.9791.42199032824 DEL24614191193(A)
5.12 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614291193(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614271193(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588311193(A)
21.76 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588331193(A)
11.52 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588341193(A)
11.52 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588351193(A)
15.36 609.9792.42199031424 INV24560101193(A)
3.84 609.9792.42199032124 DEL24588231193(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199031424 INV24560091193(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588291193(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588301193(A)
6.40 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588321193(A)
1.92 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588281193(A)
7.03 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588261193(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199032124 DEL24588241193(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588251193(A)
5.12 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588271193(A)66
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
23,997.56
51.54 101.2100.43050PEST CONTROL PSB 032624ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC3889560198576MAIN04/11/2024
51.53 101.2200.43050PEST CONTROL PSB 0326243889560198576
90.00 101.5129.44020PEST CONTROL MURZYN 0312243874718198576
193.07
571.82 101.2100.43810040424 SOLAR POWERAEP ENERGY INC419-21487713198577MAIN04/11/2024
571.82 101.2200.43810040424 SOLAR POWER419-21487713198577
2,449.32 240.5500.43810040424 SOLAR POWER419-21487713198577
1,352.82 701.9950.43810040424 SOLAR POWER419-21487713198577
4,945.78
271.50 212.3190.44300PAINT RECYCLING FEEAMAZON ENVIRONMENTAL INC0324063198578MAIN04/11/2024
37.50 101.2100.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324ANOKA COUNTYB240319G198579MAIN04/11/2024
37.50 101.2200.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
18.75 101.3100.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
3.75 101.3121.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
3.75 101.5200.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
3.75 601.9600.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
3.75 602.9600.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
3.75 701.9950.43250BROADBAND CONN 0324B240319G198579
112.50
820.02 701.0000.14120LEFT DOOR SHELLAR-MAR SERVICES2423198580MAIN04/11/2024
448.00 101.5004.43050FANTASY FOREST DRAWING 020724-022824ARTEDUTC LLC683198581MAIN04/11/2024
199.38 101.2100.42172SHIRTS, PATCHESASPEN MILLS, INC.330439198582MAIN04/11/2024
1,198.79 101.2100.42172UNIFORMS330554198582
301.35 101.2200.42172HIGH VIZ JACKET, NAME TAG330415198582
134.94 101.2200.42172CREW SWEATSHIRTS330828198582
1,834.46
1,382.20 101.6102.42171LANDSCAPE CART, STAKES, HOOKS, GRABBER CENTRAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC323384198583MAIN04/11/2024
96.50 701.9950.44000REKEY TOOL BOX CENTRAL LOCK & SAFE INC240528198584MAIN04/11/2024
59.81 609.9791.43210032824 763 572-2695 528CENTURYLINK7635722695528198585MAIN04/11/2024
1,305.00 701.0000.14120PURUS, OILCHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY INC467647-00198586MAIN04/11/2024
72.39 701.9950.42161GREESE, BRAKE CLEANER467639-00198586
1,377.39
96.76 701.9950.42171FIRST AID SUPPLIES PWCINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY5203978515198587MAIN04/11/2024 67
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
38.29 101.5129.44020MOPS JPM 032624CINTAS INC4187487854198588MAIN04/11/2024
39.55 101.5129.44020MOPS, LINENS JPM 0402244188209397198588
31.99 701.9950.42172SHOP TOWELS, MATS, UNIFORMS 0402244188308966198588
37.20 701.9950.44020SHOP TOWELS, MATS, UNIFORMS 0402244188308966198588
147.03
360.00 101.2100.43105WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 020824CITY OF ST PAULIN57708198589MAIN04/11/2024
48.66 609.9791.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0324CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC731773198590MAIN04/11/2024
27.09 609.9792.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0324731765198590
75.75
114.43 601.9600.42160COUPLINGSCORE & MAIN LPU524025198591MAIN04/11/2024
2,837.44 601.9600.42990IPERL WATER METERSU559185198591
2,951.87
119.00 601.9690.43105CDL DRIVING TRAINING D. GRANSDH DIGITAL, LLC24CCR-1A198592MAIN04/11/2024
1,600.00 212.3190.42171TRAFFIC PAINTDIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS802243614198593MAIN04/11/2024
161.78 101.3121.42171SIGNS-GVW & ALL WAYEARL F ANDERSEN INC0135714-IN198594MAIN04/11/2024
123.22 101.3170.42171LED FLASHERS0135727-IN198594
161.79 101.3170.42171SIGNS-GVW & ALL WAY0135714-IN198594
1,334.25 212.3190.42171SIGNS-DOUBLE ARROW & PARKING SYMBOL0135740-IN198594
123.23 601.9600.42171LED FLASHERS0135727-IN198594
161.78 601.9600.42171SIGNS-GVW & ALL WAY0135714-IN198594
77.45 609.9791.42171PARKING ONLY SIGNS - TV10135725-IN198594
2,143.50
272.45 601.9600.42160CLAMPSFERGUSON WATERWORKS INC0526680198595MAIN04/11/2024
340.70 701.0000.14120FILTERFORCE AMERICAIN001-1811414198596MAIN04/11/2024
188.46 701.0000.14120FILTERSGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO4342-956848198597MAIN04/11/2024
22.55 701.0000.14120TRANS FILTERS4342-956586198597
71.22 701.0000.14120SPARK PLUGS 4342-956519198597
282.23
119.75 101.6102.42171DRILL BIT KITGERTENS GREENHOUSE216005/D198598MAIN04/11/2024
36.90 601.9600.43050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC4030310198599MAIN04/11/2024
36.90 602.9600.43050CALL OUT TICKETS4030310198599
36.90 604.9600.43050CALL OUT TICKETS4030310198599
110.70 68
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
421.00 261.5029.44200YOUTH TRIP 032724GRAND SLAM SPORTS & ENT CNT270042198600MAIN04/11/2024
4,787.20 609.0000.14500032924 INVHOHENSTEINS INC702001198601MAIN04/11/2024
199.00 101.3121.42171BATTERY CHARGER, BATTERYHOME DEPOT #28026524711198602MAIN04/11/2024
15.93 101.5200.42171ALUMINUM ANGLE BAR5010597198602
10.48 101.5200.42171HEAVY DUTY TOTE4010732198602
15.73 101.5200.42171BRACE, NAILS, PIPE STRAPS5010571198602
108.63 101.5200.42171CONCRETE, FLOAT8011328198602
22.73 101.5200.42171STUDS, SCREWS9011206198602
299.00 601.9600.42010CORDLESS HAMMER, TOOL SETS, TOOLS, CABLE TIES5431886198602
598.00 601.9600.42010MECHANIC CART6343865198602
607.78 601.9600.42171CORDLESS HAMMER, TOOL SETS, TOOLS, CABLE TIES5431886198602
37.27 701.9950.42161ADHESIVE REMOVER, STEEL BRUSH9010134198602
20.97 701.9950.42171ADHESIVE REMOVER, STEEL BRUSH9010134198602
260.11 701.9950.42171COVE MOULDING, CEILING TILE4010788198602
78.94 701.9950.42171OUTLET WALLPLATES, PUDDY, MUD RINGS8011330198602
2,274.57
268.66 101.2100.44020REPAIR FLAG POLIE LIGHTS-PSBJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC2413058-F198603MAIN04/11/2024
268.65 101.2200.44020REPAIR FLAG POLIE LIGHTS-PSB2413058-F198603
1,395.58 101.5200.44000TROUBLESHOOT PATHWAY LIGHTS-SULLIVAN2413053-F198603
1,336.18 101.5200.44000REPAIR LIGHTS-HUSET PARK & 37TH AVE MONUMENT 2413057-F198603
162.03 101.5200.44000REPAIR TRAIL POLES-SULLIVAN PARK2413061-F198603
204.00 705.9970.44000TROUBLE SHOOT PATCH TRUCK BATTERIES2413062-F198603
3,635.10
62.20 101.2200.42171CMC SLING JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN313204198604MAIN04/11/2024
20.40 603.9530.44200PROCEED SHARE LOE'S OILKIWANIS COLUMBIA HTS-FRIDLEY032224198605MAIN04/11/2024
35.00 603.9540.43050OIL FILTER DISPOSAL-RECYCLE CENTERLOE'S OIL COMPANY INC94234198606MAIN04/11/2024
625.00 101.2200.43050PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENTMARTIN-MCALLISTER INC16001198607MAIN04/11/2024
455.55 602.9600.42010CLAY PICK, SLEDGE HAMMER, GLOVESMCCLELLAN SALES INC019064198608MAIN04/11/2024
22.12 602.9600.42171CLAY PICK, SLEDGE HAMMER, GLOVES019064198608
477.67
348.35 101.3121.42010TOOLSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY5951198609MAIN04/11/2024
7.77 101.3121.42171VALVE, BUSHING5067198609
13.99 101.5129.42171SEALANT, CAULK 6230198609
29.97 101.5200.42171LINE POST, METAL STRAPS6281198609
56.97 602.9600.42160HYDRAULIC CEMENT5857198609
22.91 701.9950.42010BASE BOARD, TROWEL6120198609 69
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
39.98 701.9950.42160ADHESIVE, PANELING, CABLE TIES5856198609
199.90 701.9950.42160PANELING, ADHESIVE5738198609
74.91 701.9950.42171ADHESIVE, PANELING, CABLE TIES5856198609
55.92 701.9950.42171PANELING, ADHESIVE5738198609
69.90 701.9950.42171ADHESIVE 5909198609
920.57
97.20 701.0000.14120SPARK PLUGS MIDWAY FORD822583198610MAIN04/11/2024
87.29 701.0000.14120FILTER, SPARK PLUGS822289198610
184.49
127,738.20 601.9400.42990WATER PURCHASE 0324MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.040424198611MAIN04/11/2024
474.40 101.2100.44020REPAIR MULTISTACK UNITMODERN HEATING & AIR INCS081707198612MAIN04/11/2024
474.40 101.2200.44020REPAIR MULTISTACK UNITS081707198612
948.80
2,263.00 101.1940.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-0324NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE3519198613MAIN04/11/2024
1,029.00 101.2100.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
1,029.00 101.2200.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
1,623.00 101.5129.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
401.00 101.5200.44000REPAIR HEAT-CIRCLE TER BUILDING3543198613
229.00 101.5200.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
2,492.00 240.5500.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
23.00 601.9600.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
69.00 602.9600.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
754.00 609.9791.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
663.00 609.9792.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
252.00 609.9793.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
984.00 701.9950.44020BUILDING MAINT 0124-03243519198613
11,811.00
5,698.60 603.9530.420107 GALLON ORGANICS BINSNOVA PRODUCTS8500059369198614MAIN04/11/2024
30.18 101.2100.42175COMPOSTABLE PLATESOFFICE DEPOT359731129001198615MAIN04/11/2024
312.00 101.2200.43050MEDICAL EXAM, DRUG SCREEN, MASK FITPERFORMANCE PLUS LLC124026198616MAIN04/11/2024
(7.01)101.0000.20815032624 -10013121POPP.COM INC992826419198617MAIN04/11/2024
8.82 101.1110.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
(6.38)101.1110.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
15.90 101.1320.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
(6.38)101.1320.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
45.85 101.1510.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
12.35 101.1510.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
70
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
3.76 101.1940.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
88.84 101.1940.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
135.94 101.2100.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
58.57 101.2200.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
76.43 101.3100.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
1.23 101.3121.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
43.32 101.5000.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
11.42 101.5000.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
1.35 101.5129.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
49.67 101.5129.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
4.84 101.5200.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
17.76 201.2400.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
18.28 204.6314.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
12.35 204.6314.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
30.15 240.5500.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
3.49 601.9600.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
51.34 609.9791.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
31.15 609.9792.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
10.81 609.9793.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
3.52 701.9950.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
9.90 720.9980.43210032624 -10013121992826419198617
12.35 720.9980.43210033124 -10010429992827501198617
739.62
180.00 101.3121.43250DATA PLAN 0324PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-1048126198618MAIN04/11/2024
60.00 101.5200.43250DATA PLAN 0324IN200-1048126198618
30.00 601.9600.43250DATA PLAN 0324IN200-1048126198618
30.00 602.9600.43250DATA PLAN 0324IN200-1048126198618
300.00
175.00 101.1320.44330MEMBERSHIP 060124-053125 WICKPUBLIC SECTOR HR ASSOCIATIONINV-80838-Z0H7D6198619MAIN04/11/2024
60.12 101.0000.20810REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT 072724REYES/OSCAR072724198620MAIN04/11/2024
739.88 101.0000.34781REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT 072724072724198620
800.00
36.75 101.2100.44000SHREDDING 032524ROHN INDUSTRIES INC0021017198621MAIN04/11/2024
8.95 101.2200.44000SHREDDING 0325240021017198621
45.70
79.97 101.2100.44020PREVENT MAINT 0424SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC8106509773198622MAIN04/11/2024
79.96 101.2200.44020PREVENT MAINT 04248106509773198622
79.96 101.5129.44020PREVENT MAINT 03248106502878198622 71
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
239.89
407.65 101.5129.42990POP, CO2 JPM 032524SHAMROCK GROUP-ACE ICE3003599198623MAIN04/11/2024
45.17 701.9950.42171PAINTSHERWIN WILLIAMS5442-6198624MAIN04/11/2024
2,470.00 603.9510.42910BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICKUP 030424-031524SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCBP006198625MAIN04/11/2024
1,040.00 603.9510.42910BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICKUP 031824-032924BP007-2024198625
1,035.00 603.9510.42920BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICKUP 030424-031524BP006198625
270.00 603.9510.42920BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICKUP 031824-032924BP007-2024198625
1,675.00 603.9540.43050BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICKUP 030424-031524BP006198625
410.00 603.9540.43050BULK, APPLIANCE, ELECTRONICS PICKUP 031824-032924BP007-2024198625
6,900.00
230.00 609.0000.14500032024 INSPIRAL BREWERY LLC18877198626MAIN04/11/2024
104.21 101.5000.42000COPY PAPER, CARD STOCKSTAPLES ADVANTAGE3562599126198627MAIN04/11/2024
(8.30)609.9793.42171CREDIT MISHCHARGED ITEM INV#35594021703562599124198627
95.91
117.00 101.2100.42172BALLISTIC VES, CARRIERSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1688802198628MAIN04/11/2024
232.97 101.2100.42172BELT, MAG & CUFF CASE, TEK-LOKI1688292198628
19.99 101.2100.42172ID PATCHESI1688291198628
23.99 101.2100.42172BELT LOOP BELT-DROPI1689304198628
199.99 101.2100.42172HOLSTERI1688149198628
1,329.00 101.2100.42173BALLISTIC VES, CARRIERI1688802198628
1,230.00 101.2100.42173BALLISCIC VESTI1688799198628
3,152.94
2,305.61 101.6102.42171.2013MULCHSYLVA CORPORATION INC80679198629MAIN04/11/2024
60.00 101.5004.43050VIRTUAL 3D PRINTING CLASS 032324TECH ACADEMY5446198630MAIN04/11/2024
41.00 101.1320.43050BACKGROUND CHECKS 0324THE MCDOWELL AGENCY, INC.153452198631MAIN04/11/2024
167.00 101.1410.43050COUNCIL MINUTES 032524TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCM29035198632MAIN04/11/2024
46.50 101.3121.42171SHRINK WRAP PACKAGINGULINE INC175797925198633MAIN04/11/2024
1,234.20 101.5001.43050TAE KWON DO & LITTLE TIGERS WINTER 022124-032824ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS INCWINTER 2198634MAIN04/11/2024
545.22 101.2200.43210032524 586753132-00001VERIZON WIRELESS9960087055198635MAIN04/11/2024
1,303.00 101.2100.42171BARRICADES, SIGNS WARNING LITES OF MINNESOTA INC5701198636MAIN04/11/2024
230.48 603.9530.42920RECYCLE ROLLOFF-SCRAP METALWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN INC9704904-0500-2198637MAIN04/11/2024
10.58 101.3160.43810032824 51-001362395-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1097947863198638MAIN04/11/2024 72
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
8.44 101.3160.43810032824 51-4159572-01097947770198638
10.95 101.3160.43810040124 51-4941920-11098331829198638
10.92 101.3160.43810040224 51-4174399-11098627091198638
40.89
164.74 601.9600.43810SOLAR SUBSRIPTION 0224XCEL ENERGY SOLUTIONS003477198639MAIN04/11/2024
76,427.00 609.0000.20810MARCH LIQUOR SALES TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-899-823-9681194(E)MAIN04/17/2024
810.00 101.0000.20810MARCH SALES/USE TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-161-407-8401195(E)MAIN04/17/2024
11.00 101.0000.20815MARCH SALES/USE TAX0-161-407-8401195(E)
821.00
21,449.00 601.0000.20810MARCH UB SALES TAX 2024MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-979-080-0321196(E)MAIN04/17/2024
438.20 609.0000.14500040224 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY36707451197(A)MAIN04/18/2024
506.10 609.0000.14500041224 INV36734961197(A)
2,089.85 609.0000.14500041224 INV 36734951197(A)
(358.46)609.0000.14500032524 INV3876761197(A)
2,675.69
(4.13)101.0000.20815040324 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01081903001198(A)MAIN04/18/2024
160.50 609.0000.14500040324 INV01081903001198(A)
231.47 609.0000.14500032024 INV01081355001198(A)
(111.00)609.0000.14500032124 INV01081518001198(A)
131.90 609.9791.42171032024 INV01081355001198(A)
216.76 609.9792.42171040324 INV01081903001198(A)
625.50
390.00 609.0000.14500040524 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION02031634001199(A)MAIN04/18/2024
6,332.50 609.0000.14500040324 INV02031217001199(A)
865.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV02031219001199(A)
2,438.20 609.0000.14500040324 INV02031216001199(A)
(468.00)609.0000.14500040524 INV02031792001199(A)
106.00 609.9791.42199040324 INV02031217001199(A)
12.00 609.9792.42199040524 INV02031634001199(A)
44.00 609.9792.42199040324 INV02031216001199(A)
(9.90)609.9792.42199040524 INV02031792001199(A)
12.00 609.9793.42199040324 INV02031219001199(A)
9,721.80
1,525.00 603.9510.42930ORGANIC PAIL DISTRIBUTIONBETTER FUTURES MNINV14901200(A)MAIN04/18/2024
9,342.65 609.0000.14500032624 INV 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1149820631201(A)MAIN04/18/2024
147.80 609.0000.14500032624 INV 7002977361149820641201(A)
73
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
14,003.22 609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977171148798611201(A)
15,428.15 609.0000.14500031224 INV 7002977171147709171201(A)
3,438.30 609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977821149583771201(A)
15,114.15 609.0000.14500032524 INV 7002977171149731581201(A)
353.40 609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977171148798601201(A)
4,794.20 609.0000.14500031524 INV 7002977821148511281201(A)
188.65 609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977361149029601201(A)
180.70 609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977361147954831201(A)
8,271.10 609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977361149029611201(A)
6,908.36 609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977171150929511201(A)
30.80 609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977171150929531201(A)
235.00 609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977171150929521201(A)
2,901.60 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977821151683521201(A)
8,403.41 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150298901201(A)
33.85 609.0000.14500040324 INV 7002977361151133641201(A)
(2.09)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773331201(A)
(1.93)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773341201(A)
(3.32)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773351201(A)
(1.63)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773361201(A)
(15.40)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773371201(A)
(2.20)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773321201(A)
(10.80)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773311201(A)
(9.20)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773301201(A)
(12.80)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977174120706641201(A)
(7.83)609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977174120811101201(A)
(25.40)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977174120706621201(A)
(381.00)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977174120706611201(A)
(5.20)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977174120706631201(A)
(10.80)609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977174120811091201(A)
(100.00)609.0000.14500032124 INV 7002977174120773291201(A)
(655.20)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977174120706591201(A)
(1,372.00)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977824120706761201(A)
(12.70)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977824120706751201(A)
(330.20)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977824120706741201(A)
(24.30)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977824120706731201(A)
(20.80)609.0000.14500032024 INV 7002977824120706721201(A)
(19.20)609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977364120668411201(A)
(101.60)609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977364120668401201(A)
(254.00)609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977364120668391201(A)
(13.60)609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977364120668381201(A)
(18.40)609.0000.14500031924 INV 7002977364120668421201(A)
(5.20)609.0000.14500031224 INV 7002977824120417601201(A)74
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
(6.80)609.0000.14500031224 INV 7002977824120417591201(A)
(19.60)609.0000.14500031224 INV 7002977824120417581201(A)
(10.40)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440541201(A)
(6.20)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440531201(A)
(84.00)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440521201(A)
(6.40)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440511201(A)
(4.90)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440501201(A)
(31.90)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440481201(A)
(52.80)609.0000.14500031324 INV 7002977364120440491201(A)
(28.50)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972681201(A)
(7.13)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972691201(A)
(52.40)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972701201(A)
(13.10)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972711201(A)
(59.30)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972651201(A)
(18.40)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972661201(A)
(13.07)609.0000.14500032924 INV 7002977364120972671201(A)
(15.38)609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977824121127011201(A)
(320.25)609.0000.14500040424 INV 7002977824121267861201(A)
85,608.01
2,700.00 609.0000.14500032224 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1149530071202(A)MAIN04/18/2024
2,080.90 609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977171149530141202(A)
477.33 609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977171149530091202(A)
0.01 609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977171149530121202(A)
49.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977171150334871202(A)
0.01 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977171150334881202(A)
49.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977361150334981202(A)
0.01 609.0000.14500032824 INV1150334991202(A)
795.54 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977361150335021202(A)
786.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977361150335011202(A)
458.15 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977361150335001202(A)
9,833.40 609.0000.14500031524 INV 7002977361148483421202(A)
0.01 609.0000.14500032224 INV 7002977361149530191202(A)
0.01 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977361150335031202(A)
49.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150335081202(A)
0.01 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150335071202(A)
318.22 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150335101202(A)
264.05 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150335111202(A)
800.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150335061202(A)
554.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV 7002977821150335091202(A)
679.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674041202(A)
302.50 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151898461202(A)75
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
135.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977361151674131202(A)
1,114.23 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977361151674091202(A)
414.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977361151674121202(A)
250.03 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977361151674111202(A)
679.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977361151674101202(A)
679.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977821151674151202(A)
227.30 609.0000.14500040524 INV 70002977821151674171202(A)
4,387.50 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674011202(A)
135.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674031202(A)
616.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674071202(A)
363.68 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674001202(A)
1,035.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674061202(A)
1,080.73 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674051202(A)
1,100.10 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674081202(A)
472.50 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977171151674021202(A)
331.23 609.0000.14500040524 INV 7002977821151674161202(A)
(324.00)609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977174121131281202(A)
(107.00)609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977174121131291202(A)
(45.46)609.0000.14500040224 INV 7002977174121133521202(A)
(207.00)609.0000.14500040924 INV 7002977824121414521202(A)
34.50 609.9791.42199032224 INV 7002977171149530071202(A)
18.40 609.9791.42199032224 INV 7002977171149530141202(A)
23.00 609.9791.42199032224 INV 7002977171149530091202(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199032224 INV 7002977171149530121202(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199032824 INV 7002977171150334871202(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199032824 INV 7002977171150334881202(A)
8.05 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674041202(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151898461202(A)
28.75 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674011202(A)
1.16 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674031202(A)
13.80 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674071202(A)
18.40 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674001202(A)
5.75 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674061202(A)
4.60 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674051202(A)
5.75 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674081202(A)
2.30 609.9791.42199040524 INV 7002977171151674021202(A)
(3.45)609.9791.42199040224 INV 7002977174121131281202(A)
(1.15)609.9791.42199040224 INV 7002977174121131291202(A)
(2.30)609.9791.42199040224 INV 7002977174121133521202(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199032824 INV 7002977361150334981202(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199032824 INV1150334991202(A)
3.45 609.9792.42199032824 INV 7002977361150335021202(A)76
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
4.60 609.9792.42199032824 INV 7002977361150335011202(A)
8.05 609.9792.42199032824 INV 7002977361150335001202(A)
69.00 609.9792.42199031524 INV 7002977361148483421202(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199032224 INV 7002977361149530191202(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199032824 INV 7002977361150335031202(A)
1.16 609.9792.42199040524 INV 7002977361151674131202(A)
12.65 609.9792.42199040524 INV 7002977361151674091202(A)
2.30 609.9792.42199040524 INV 7002977361151674121202(A)
11.50 609.9792.42199040524 INV 7002977361151674111202(A)
8.05 609.9792.42199040524 INV 7002977361151674101202(A)
1.15 609.9793.42199032824 INV 7002977821150335081202(A)
1.15 609.9793.42199032824 INV 7002977821150335071202(A)
16.10 609.9793.42199032824 INV 7002977821150335101202(A)
1.15 609.9793.42199032824 INV 7002977821150335111202(A)
12.65 609.9793.42199032824 INV 7002977821150335061202(A)
4.60 609.9793.42199032824 INV 7002977821150335091202(A)
8.05 609.9793.42199040524 INV 7002977821151674151202(A)
11.50 609.9793.42199040524 INV 70002977821151674171202(A)
2.30 609.9793.42199040524 INV 7002977821151674161202(A)
(1.15)609.9793.42199040924 INV 7002977824121414521202(A)
32,880.01
5,140.20 609.0000.14500040424 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP29675021203(A)MAIN04/18/2024
841.25 609.0000.14500040324 INV29668321203(A)
7,348.05 609.0000.14500040324 NV29667471203(A)
(27.62)609.0000.14500040424 INV29675011203(A)
(12.80)609.0000.14500040324 INV29667461203(A)
(152.85)609.0000.14500040324 INV280501661203(A)
13,136.23
57.73 240.5500.42180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDERCENGAGE LEARNING INC841089301204(A)MAIN04/18/2024
57.73 240.5500.42180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDER841094731204(A)
115.46
476.94 701.9950.42161TRUCK & EQUIPMENT WASHHOTSY MINNESOTA207301205(A)MAIN04/18/2024
366.00 609.0000.14500032924 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.25109921206(A)MAIN04/18/2024
120.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109911206(A)
151.55 609.0000.14500040224 INV25125451206(A)
168.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109901206(A)
40.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV25110001206(A)
2,070.05 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109991206(A)
269.10 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109951206(A)77
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
120.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109881206(A)
45.05 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109961206(A)
516.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109931206(A)
164.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109941206(A)
49.80 609.0000.14500032924 INV 25109891206(A)
460.68 609.0000.14500032924 INV25109981206(A)
245.00 609.0000.14500032724 INV25087121206(A)
408.00 609.0000.14500032724 INV 25087071206(A)
1,058.00 609.0000.14500032724 INV25087061206(A)
697.50 609.0000.14500032924 INV 25109971206(A)
581.84 609.0000.14500031424 INV25012341206(A)
245.18 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133941206(A)
304.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV25143991206(A)
240.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV 25143981206(A)
732.50 609.0000.14500040424 INV25143971206(A)
160.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV25143961206(A)
720.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133961206(A)
153.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133891206(A)
57.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133881206(A)
418.50 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133911206(A)
107.50 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133871206(A)
6,538.25 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133931206(A)
524.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV25154101206(A)
50.50 609.0000.14500040524 INV25154081206(A)
1,430.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV25154071206(A)
88.27 609.0000.14500040524 INV25154061206(A)
108.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV25154051206(A)
738.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133981206(A)
3,299.97 609.0000.14500040324 INV 25133951206(A)
720.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133971206(A)
57.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV25133921206(A)
32.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV 25154091206(A)
120.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV25154041206(A)
80.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV25101491206(A)
1,216.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV25101481206(A)
148.27 609.0000.14500041024 INV25176831206(A)
240.00 609.0000.14500041024 INV25176821206(A)
(11.33)609.0000.14500031524 INV2898561206(A)
(7.00)609.0000.14500031424 INV2896321206(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199032924 INV25109921206(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199032924 INV25109911206(A)
0.24 609.9791.42199040224 INV25125451206(A)78
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04/18/2024 10:19 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
5.60 609.9791.42199032924 INV25109901206(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199032924 INV25110001206(A)
17.04 609.9791.42199032924 INV25109991206(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199032924 INV25109951206(A)
9.80 609.9791.42199040424 INV25143991206(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199040424 INV 25143981206(A)
14.00 609.9791.42199040424 INV25143971206(A)
2.80 609.9791.42199040424 INV25143961206(A)
5.60 609.9791.42199040324 INV25133961206(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199040324 INV25133891206(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199040324 INV25133881206(A)
4.20 609.9791.42199040324 INV25133911206(A)
0.70 609.9791.42199040324 DEL25133861206(A)
1.40 609.9791.42199040324 INV25133871206(A)
45.05 609.9791.42199040324 INV25133931206(A)
8.40 609.9791.42199040524 INV25154101206(A)
2.80 609.9791.42199032824 INV25101491206(A)
12.60 609.9791.42199032824 INV25101481206(A)
0.70 609.9791.42199032824 DEL25101471206(A)
1.73 609.9791.42199022724 DEL24914831206(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199032924 INV25109961206(A)
9.80 609.9792.42199032924 INV25109931206(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199032924 INV25109941206(A)
0.35 609.9792.42199032924 INV 25109891206(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199032924 INV25109981206(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199032724 INV25087121206(A)
8.64 609.9792.42199032724 INV 25087071206(A)
14.00 609.9792.42199032724 INV25087061206(A)
8.42 609.9792.42199032924 INV 25109971206(A)
13.30 609.9792.42199031424 INV25012341206(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199040324 INV25133981206(A)
21.24 609.9792.42199040324 INV 25133951206(A)
5.60 609.9792.42199040324 INV25133971206(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199040324 INV25133921206(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199040524 INV 25154091206(A)
1.40 609.9792.42199040524 INV25154041206(A)
2.63 609.9793.42199032924 INV25109881206(A)
10.50 609.9793.42199040324 INV25133941206(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199040524 INV25154081206(A)
14.02 609.9793.42199040524 INV25154071206(A)
2.80 609.9793.42199040524 INV25154061206(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199040524 INV25154051206(A)79
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
5.25 609.9793.42199041024 INV25176831206(A)
5.25 609.9793.42199041024 INV25176821206(A)
26,350.64
287.53 884.3121.44080MIRRORMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP567951207(A)MAIN04/18/2024
952.64 884.3121.44080DOOR GLASS, SEALP569251207(A)
1,240.17
237.63 240.5500.42189DVD ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5052584141208(A)MAIN04/18/2024
195.65 240.5500.42189DVD ORDER5052374531208(A)
433.28
300.00 609.0000.14500032924 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC67601771209(A)MAIN04/18/2024
369.50 609.0000.14500032924 INV67601761209(A)
362.50 609.0000.14500032924 INV 67601791209(A)
521.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV 67601781209(A)
125.91 609.0000.14500032924 INV 67601811209(A)
72.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV67601801209(A)
440.00 609.0000.14500032924 INV67601821209(A)
391.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV67636831209(A)
275.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV67636821209(A)
468.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV67636811209(A)
3,360.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV67636861209(A)
148.50 609.0000.14500040524 INV 67636801209(A)
564.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV67636791209(A)
3,360.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV67636841209(A)
(26.07)609.0000.14500032524 INV5207131209(A)
12.60 609.9791.42199032924 INV67601771209(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199032924 INV67601761209(A)
5.60 609.9791.42199032924 INV 67601791209(A)
7.00 609.9791.42199032924 INV 67601781209(A)
5.60 609.9791.42199040524 INV67636831209(A)
8.40 609.9791.42199040524 INV67636821209(A)
15.40 609.9791.42199040524 INV67636811209(A)
70.00 609.9791.42199040524 INV67636841209(A)
8.40 609.9792.42199040524 DEL67636871209(A)
14.00 609.9792.42199032924 INV67601821209(A)
70.00 609.9792.42199040524 INV67636861209(A)
2.80 609.9792.42199040524 INV 67636801209(A)
18.20 609.9792.42199040524 INV67636791209(A)
2.63 609.9793.42199032924 INV 67601811209(A)
5.25 609.9793.42199032924 INV67601801209(A)80
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
10,984.22
116.97 609.0000.14500032224 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S24594981210(A)MAIN04/18/2024
282.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642071210(A)
54.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642091210(A)
331.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642051210(A)
3,857.10 609.0000.14500040424 INV51095291210(A)
73.50 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642041210(A)
792.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642011210(A)
846.16 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642021210(A)
975.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614311210(A)
839.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614251210(A)
197.84 609.0000.14500040424 INV24643341210(A)
269.80 609.0000.14500040424 INV24643331210(A)
162.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642111210(A)
151.32 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642141210(A)
738.66 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642131210(A)
116.95 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642121210(A)
64.19 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642161210(A)
54.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642171210(A)
88.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV51095321210(A)
340.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642151210(A)
1,753.79 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614421210(A)
975.00 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614441210(A)
234.74 609.0000.14500040424 INV51095281210(A)
576.30 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642001210(A)
1,725.80 609.0000.14500040424 INV24641981210(A)
162.00 609.0000.14500040424INV24641991210(A)
121.50 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642061210(A)
88.00 609.0000.14500040424 INV51095301210(A)
116.95 609.0000.14500040424 INV24642031210(A)
170.12 609.0000.14500032824 INV24615951210(A)
267.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV24615941210(A)
2,010.65 609.0000.14500032124 INV24588221210(A)
449.95 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614381210(A)
924.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614411210(A)
261.50 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614391210(A)
1,021.22 609.0000.14500032824 INV24614401210(A)
208.00 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668111210(A)
411.60 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668081210(A)
524.24 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668071210(A)
218.80 609.0000.14500041124 INV24668141210(A)
367.53 609.0000.14500041124 INV24669451210(A)
81
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
(60.00)609.0000.14500122723 INV95566141210(A)
(433.00)609.0000.14500122123 INV95557621210(A)
(649.50)609.0000.14500122123 INV95557611210(A)
(60.00)609.0000.14500122723 INV95566131210(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642071210(A)
0.64 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642091210(A)
3.20 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642051210(A)
19.20 609.9791.42199040424 INV51095291210(A)
0.64 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642041210(A)
5.12 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642011210(A)
21.76 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642021210(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614311210(A)
3.84 609.9791.42199040424 DEL24641971210(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199032824 INV24614251210(A)
0.43 609.9791.42199040424 INV51095281210(A)
5.12 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642001210(A)
20.48 609.9791.42199040424 INV24641981210(A)
5.12 609.9791.42199040424INV24641991210(A)
0.85 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642061210(A)
1.71 609.9791.42199040424 INV51095301210(A)
1.49 609.9791.42199040424 INV24642031210(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199041124 INV24668111210(A)
10.24 609.9791.42199041124 INV24668081210(A)
10.24 609.9791.42199041124 INV24668071210(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199041124 INV24668141210(A)
0.64 609.9792.42199032224 INV24594981210(A)
5.12 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642111210(A)
3.84 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642141210(A)
11.52 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642131210(A)
1.49 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642121210(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642161210(A)
0.64 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642171210(A)
1.71 609.9792.42199040424 INV51095321210(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199040424 INV24642151210(A)
28.48 609.9792.42199032824 INV24614421210(A)
3.84 609.9792.42199040424 DEL51095311210(A)
6.40 609.9792.42199032824 INV24614441210(A)
2.56 609.9792.42199040424 DEL24642101210(A)
14.08 609.9792.42199032124 INV24588221210(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199032824 DEL24614371210(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199032824 INV24614381210(A)
6.40 609.9792.42199032824 INV24614411210(A)82
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1.39 609.9792.42199032824 INV24614391210(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199032824 INV24614401210(A)
5.12 609.9793.42199040424 INV24643341210(A)
5.12 609.9793.42199040424 INV24643331210(A)
3.84 609.9793.42199032824 INV24615951210(A)
2.56 609.9793.42199032824 INV24615941210(A)
8.96 609.9793.42199041124 INV24669451210(A)
1.28 609.9793.42199041124 DEL24669441210(A)
22,009.61
162,885.23 603.9510.42910REFUSE & RECYCLING 0324WALTERS RECYCLING & REFUSE INC.00078165521211(A)MAIN04/18/2024
50,163.85 603.9510.42920REFUSE & RECYCLING 032400078165521211(A)
22,627.35 603.9510.42930REFUSE & RECYCLING 032400078165521211(A)
235,676.43
139.00 609.0000.14500040224 INV56 BREWING LLC5625732198640MAIN04/18/2024
342.25 883.6312.42990YARD SIGNS - LESS MOW MAY ADVANTAGE SIGNS & GRAPHICS INCV0324-76198641MAIN04/18/2024
760.32 101.1320.43050BSWIFT 0424AI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.10024042024198642MAIN04/18/2024
3.03 101.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-02AMBER BURNETTE04/05/2024198643MAIN04/18/2024
3.01 432.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-0204/05/2024198643
3.01 433.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-0204/05/2024198643
40.78 601.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-0204/05/2024198643
31.80 602.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-0204/05/2024198643
29.16 603.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-0204/05/2024198643
18.31 604.0000.20120UB refund for account: 111-0405-00-0204/05/2024198643
129.10
306.20 609.0000.14500032824 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY3562842343198644MAIN04/18/2024
510.59 609.0000.14500040224 INV3579006328198644
394.30 609.0000.14500032824 INV3562842351198644
390.92 609.0000.14500040224 INV3579006331198644
(10.05)609.0000.145000032824 INV3562842352198644
(185.00)609.0000.14500032124 INV3562842233198644
1,406.96
26.00 101.1110.42175MEETING MEALS 012924 ANOKA COUNTYEC123024A198645MAIN04/18/2024
53.24 408.6414.44390841 49TH AVE FULL YEARANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS26-30-24-14-0136198646MAIN04/18/2024
1,231.00 202.6355.430502024 ACRED COST SHAREANOKA COUNTY TREASUREREC030724G198647MAIN04/18/2024
21,514.00 101.2200.44000PUBLIC SAFETY DATA SYSTEM 2024ANOKA CTY FIRE PROTECTION COUN314198648MAIN04/18/2024 83
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
130.53 609.9791.44020040224 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAR2500431166198649MAIN04/18/2024
135.10 609.9792.44020040424 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500432859198649
120.84 609.9793.44020040424 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS00432801198649
386.47
352.26 701.0000.14120FILTERSASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL01P111713198650MAIN04/18/2024
65.16 701.0000.14120PRESSURE SWITCH01P112002198650
417.42
11.35 601.9600.43211032524 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700104032024198651MAIN04/18/2024
11.34 602.9600.43211032524 28730785700128730785700104032024198651
11.34 604.9600.43211032524 28730785700128730785700104032024198651
34.03
15.92 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR2038193079198652MAIN04/18/2024
46.82 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038204741198652
302.06 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038199886198652
422.82 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038194112198652
379.30 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038196619198652
347.79 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038185124198652
(21.56)240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER CREDIT0003296791198652
1,493.15
138.00 609.0000.14500040324 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY4379198653MAIN04/18/2024
235.00 609.0000.14500040124 INV4352198653
373.00
192.50 101.1320.43050COBRA ADMIN 0324; RETIREE BILLING 0324; PARTICIPATION FEE 0424BENEFIT EXTRAS, INC.121382198654MAIN04/18/2024
43.65 887.9250.43050COBRA ADMIN 0324; RETIREE BILLING 0324; PARTICIPATION FEE 0424121382198654
236.15
270.20 240.5500.42185AUDIOBOOK ORDERBLACKSTONE AUDIO INC2146731198655MAIN04/18/2024
60.00 609.0000.14500040324 INVBOURGET IMPORTS LLC205623198656MAIN04/18/2024
72.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV205602198656
240.00 609.0000.14500040324 INV205609198656
8.00 609.9791.42199040324 INV205609198656
2.00 609.9792.42199040324 INV205623198656
2.00 609.9792.42199040324 INV205602198656
384.00
1,991.25 225.9844.43050LEGAL - COMCAST FRANCHISE 0324BRADLEY LAW LLC23579198657MAIN04/18/2024 84
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04/18/2024 10:19 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
62.00 609.0000.14500040424 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP8638198658MAIN04/18/2024
239.02 101.9200.43810041024 SOLAR POWERCARLSON COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC17637198659MAIN04/18/2024
143.75 602.9600.43810041024 SOLAR POWER17637198659
1,349.21 701.9950.43810041024 SOLAR POWER17637198659
1,731.98
17.10 101.1940.43830040524 6403204114-3CENTERPOINT ENERGY6403204114-3198660MAIN04/18/2024
105.24 101.5200.43830040524 5452216-45452216-4198660
17.10 101.5200.43830040524 5467671-35467671-3198660
43.09 101.5200.43830040524 10802324-310802324-3198660
820.75 240.5500.43830040524 10570341-710570341-7198660
17.05 602.9600.43830040524 9644621-69644621-6198660
168.74 609.9793.43830040524 6402970054-56402970054-5198660
1,189.07
278.40 101.5200.42010IRRIGATION CONTROLLER-RAMSDELL CENTRAL IRRIGATION SUPPLY50262285-00198661MAIN04/18/2024
39.55 101.5129.44020MOPS, LINENS JPM 040924CINTAS INC4188915373198662MAIN04/18/2024
128.00 240.5500.44020WINDOW CLEANING LIB 0324CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC732382198663MAIN04/18/2024
63.00 101.5129.44020BEER LINE CLEANING 0424CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE24-HALL-4198664MAIN04/18/2024
1,591.07 101.5129.43810041024 SOLAR POWERCORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR17638198665MAIN04/18/2024
65.95 604.9600.43810041024 SOLAR POWER17638198665
1,657.02
264.88 609.0000.14500040424 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC4008376198666MAIN04/18/2024
4.00 609.9791.42199040424 INV4008376198666
268.88
770.00 701.9950.44000SCAN TOOL SOFTWARECUMMINS INCE3-52928198667MAIN04/18/2024
201.00 609.0000.14500040324 INVDANGEROUS MAN BREWING CO LLCIN-3236198668MAIN04/18/2024
261.50 101.1510.435002023 LIQ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 040524ECM PUBLISHERS INC993150198669MAIN04/18/2024
63.25 201.2400.43500PHN ORD #1692 032924992039198669
63.25 201.2400.43500PHN ORD #1693 032924992040198669
97.75 201.2400.43500PHN ORD #1695 032924992037198669
485.75
555.50 101.2200.42173GLOVES, HOODS, TURNOUT COATS & PANTSEMERGENCY TECHNICAL DECON1188198670MAIN04/18/2024
73.42 101.3121.43050ANNUAL ENROLLMENTS 0324FIRST ADVANTAGE LNS SCREEN INC2505152403198671MAIN04/18/2024
110.13 101.5200.43050ANNUAL ENROLLMENTS 03242505152403198671 85
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
36.71 602.9600.43050ANNUAL ENROLLMENTS 03242505152403198671
36.71 701.9950.43050ANNUAL ENROLLMENTS 03242505152403198671
256.97
452.46 701.0000.14120FILTERSFLEETPRIDE INC115632896198672MAIN04/18/2024
50.06 701.0000.14120FILTERS115753461198672
8.26 701.0000.14120WEATHER PLUG KIT115752478198672
510.78
1,803.95 602.9600.44000REPLACE DISPLAY SCREEN-JETTERFLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL CO INC29727198673MAIN04/18/2024
392.00 609.0000.14500040224 INVGLOBAL RESERVE LLCORD-8453198674MAIN04/18/2024
971.09 609.0000.14500040224 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN40646424025198675MAIN04/18/2024
1,417.85 609.0000.14500040524 INVHOHENSTEINS INC703854198676MAIN04/18/2024
78.00 609.0000.14500040524 INV704173198676
181.05 609.0000.14500040524 INV704101198676
1,917.40 609.0000.14500040524 INV704104198676
3,594.30
679.60 609.0000.145000403324 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC13661198677MAIN04/18/2024
1,258.11 101.5200.44000INSTALL LED STRIPS-SULLIVAN SHELTERJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC2413060-F198678MAIN04/18/2024
156.00 240.5500.42181OLDER USED CAR GUIDES 0524-0425J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATESORDUS281438198679MAIN04/18/2024
2,550.20 101.2200.42010FIRE HOSESJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN313430198680MAIN04/18/2024
1,167.00 408.6414.43050CL205-00088 SALE 4243 5TH STKENNEDY & GRAVEN180465198681MAIN04/18/2024
179.00 240.5500.42181ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 0424-0325KIRKUS MEDIA0424-101856198682MAIN04/18/2024
394.02 609.0000.14500032924 INVLIBATION PROJECT69970198683MAIN04/18/2024
4.00 609.9791.42199032924 INV69970198683
398.02
598.12 701.0000.14120EATON MOTOR PROVISION FOR SPINNERLITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC370843198684MAIN04/18/2024
3,333.33 411.9999.43050.2111LOBBYIST SERVICES 0424LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P.45527198685MAIN04/18/2024
723.75 609.0000.14500040524 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO741101198686MAIN04/18/2024
280.75 609.0000.14500040524 INV741112198686
1,004.50
11.99 101.2100.42171LIGHT BULBSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY6608198687MAIN04/18/2024
31.36 101.3100.4217127 GALLON TOTES5571198687
43.35
86
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04/18/2024 10:19 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
10.78 701.0000.14120TEMP SENSORMIDWAY FORD823384198688MAIN04/18/2024
513.70 701.0000.14120EXHAUST PIPE823572198688
40.18 701.0000.14120STUD, NUT, BOLT822977198688
564.66
2,010.00 101.5001.44330GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE FEES 10U, 12U & 14U 2024MINNESOTA ASA7723198689MAIN04/18/2024
838.11 201.0000.208201ST QTR 2024 SURCHARGEMN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRYMARCH0030402024198690MAIN04/18/2024
(33.52)201.0000.362601ST QTR 2024 SURCHARGEMARCH0030402024198690
804.59
433.38 609.0000.14500040424 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-49636198691MAIN04/18/2024
405.00 609.0000.14500040524 INVE-49671198691
838.38
81.61 240.5500.42000PAPER, WHITEOUT, LAMINATOR POUCHESOFFICE DEPOT360621994001198692MAIN04/18/2024
15.99 240.5500.42170PAPER, WHITEOUT, LAMINATOR POUCHES360621994001198692
97.60
39.89 101.2100.42000COPY PAPER, CUPS, NAPKINSOFFICE DEPOT359731558001198693MAIN04/18/2024
68.36 101.2100.42171COPY PAPER, CUPS, NAPKINS359731558001198693
108.25
74.50 101.1110.44376SATELLITE RENT - SNOWBLASTON SITE SANITATION INC0001673998198694MAIN04/18/2024
1,561.50 609.0000.14500040424 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY232959198695MAIN04/18/2024
34.50 609.9791.42199040424 INV232959198695
1,596.00
312.00 101.2200.43050MEDICAL EXAM, DRUG SCREEN, MASK FITPERFORMANCE PLUS LLC00013198696MAIN04/18/2024
13.57 601.9600.43210040424 - 10013125POPP.COM INC992828426198697MAIN04/18/2024
13.56 602.9600.43210040424 - 10013125992828426198697
13.56 604.9600.43210040424 - 10013125992828426198697
40.69
(0.68)101.0000.20815033124 COOLER RENTALSPREMIUM WATERS INC310010857198698MAIN04/18/2024
(0.34)101.0000.20815033124 COOLER RENTAL310010858198698
(0.34)101.0000.20815033124 COOLER RENTAL310010859198698
9.72 609.9791.42171031224 WATER319980812198698
19.44 609.9791.42171032624 WATER310000919198698
9.32 609.9791.42171033124 COOLER RENTALS310010857198698
14.58 609.9792.42171032224 WATER319996074198698
4.66 609.9792.42171033124 COOLER RENTAL310010858198698 87
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
4.66 609.9793.42171033124 COOLER RENTAL310010859198698
61.02
538.20 609.0000.14500032824 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC5010356752198699MAIN04/18/2024
344.80 609.0000.14500032824 INV5010352193198699
374.10 609.0000.14500040324 INV2016246881198699
(26.98)609.0000.14500032824 INV2016087303198699
1,230.12
120.00 101.5040.43050ACTIVE AGERS 030424-032024SCHAFFER/PATRICIA ANNETTE032724198700MAIN04/18/2024
139.95 101.2100.42171METH NIK TEST KITSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1691013198701MAIN04/18/2024
219.99 101.2100.42172TACTICAL HOLSTERI1691892198701
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69.90
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56.88 609.9792.43250040324 442044911-000029960730004198705
56.83 609.9793.43250040324 442044911-000029960730004198705
170.54
1,885.23 101.2100.43211040124 542000689-00001VERIZON WIRELESS9960525152198706MAIN04/18/2024
252.32 101.2200.43211040124 542000689-000019960525152198706
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2,178.77
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219.55 101.3100.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
179.46 101.3121.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
179.47 101.5200.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
41.22 101.6102.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
279.25 601.9600.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
279.25 602.9600.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
20.61 603.9520.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 26/26Page
:
04/18/2024 10:19 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
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48.42 604.9600.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
43.42 701.9950.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
49.66 705.9970.43211040124 342019817-000019960489964198707
1,402.14
750.75 609.0000.14500032724 INVVINOCOPIA INC0348235-IN198708MAIN04/18/2024
14.00 609.9792.42199032724 INV0348235-IN198708
764.75
477.27 609.9791.43810041524 SOLAR POWERVIRIDI INVESTMENTS LLC04152024-CH198709MAIN04/18/2024
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1,688.00 101.5200.42160LUMBERWHEELER LUMBER LLC1235-046762198711MAIN04/18/2024
584.00 609.0000.14500040324 INVWINE COMPANY/THE263835198712MAIN04/18/2024
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596.00
735.62 240.5500.43810040924 51-0011136455-0XCEL ENERGY (N S P)109985358198713MAIN04/18/2024
866,650.29 TOTAL OF 163 CHECKSTOTAL - ALL FUNDS
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StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date
DirectPhysicalCheck
For Check Dates 03/23/2024 to 04/05/2024
04/17/2024 10:52 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1
Open0.001,551.001,551.00LELS #311 OFFICERS UNION 100374PR04/05/2024
Open0.00282.00282.00LELS #342 SERGEANT UNION 100375PR04/05/2024
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Open0.00280.00280.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT1193PR04/05/2024
Open0.002,560.572,560.57MSRS MNDCP PLAN 650251 EFT1194PR04/05/2024
Open0.008,696.828,696.82HSA BANK EFT1195PR04/05/2024
Open0.0060.0060.00PMA UNION DUES EFT1196PR04/05/2024
Open0.0095,300.1595,300.15IRS EFT1197PR04/05/2024
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Open0.0092,564.2892,564.28PERA 397400 EFT1201PR04/05/2024
Open0.0019,741.0919,741.09STATE OF MN TAX EFT1202PR04/05/2024
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Total Check Stubs:
Total Physical Checks:
0.00243,806.61243,806.61Number of Checks: 014Totals:
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ITEM: Second reading of Ordinance 1695, Creating a Time of Sale requirement Within the City of
Columbia Heights.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 4/18/24
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
X Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Ordinance 1695 had its first reading at the April 8th 2024 City Council meeting. The City Council held a public
hearing for the ordinance and received written testimony from the local realtors association discussing the
issue. After deliberation, the Council voted unanimously to move the ordinance for its second reading. As
highlighted in staffs previous report, municipalities in Minnesota are authorized under state statute to create
city-based inspection requirements for residential properties before sale. These inspections are generally
referred to as “Truth in Housing Inspections”, “Point of Sale Inspections” or “Time of Sale Inspections”. The
inspections are based upon individual criteria for minimum housing codes that are selected by each city.
Ordinance 1695 Establishes a Time of Sale requirement through the creation of a Certificate of Property
Maintenance requirement for the City of Columbia Heights. The Certificate of Property maintenance ensures
that all inspections and related requirements of the Time of Sale program have been completed before the
conveyance of a residential property with three or fewer units. Multifamily properties with four or more units
are exempt. All sales, purchases, transfers, or conveyances are required to receive a certificate of property
maintenance before the transfer of ownership. Ordinance 1695 establishes certain exemptions from this
requirement which include but are not limited to , new construction, conveyance to a public body, conveyance
by a sheriff, or transfer of a property for the purpose of demolition. To receive a Certificate of Property
Maintenance the owner must apply for and complete an initial inspection. If the inspection identifies health
and safety issues, the owner must fix the identified issues or present proof of a financial guarantee in the form
of an escrow agreement, to be held by the title company. The financial guarantee ensures the City that the
buyer can and will address the issues. Ordinance 1695 also requires the owner to complete a sewer line
inspection and present the results as part of the application for the certificate of property maintenance.
Once Ordinance 1695 takes effect, Community Development staff will begin the execution of the Time of Sale
program. The program itself is the administration and enforcement of the requirements established by
Ordinance 1695. The program outline is attached, and the council will consider a fee schedule change at their
April 22nd meeting to establish the Time of Sale Inspection fee.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION FOR BUSINESS
MEETING DATE 04/22/2024
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City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
Ultimately, the establishment of a Time of Sale program seeks to improve the aging housing stock found
throughout Columbia Heights. Other communities with similar, pre and post -war development, utilize time of
sale programs to maintain the quality of their rapidly aging housing stock. The City Council identified these
issues in their 2023 Strategic Plan. Passed at the April 10th, 2 023 council meeting, the strategic plan highlights
the City’s need for stable/rising property values (Obj 4c) and strong infrastructure (Obj 5). The strategic plan
even sets a specific goal for the evaluation of a time-of-sale program (Opportunity Goal 14). Establishing a
Time of Sale inspection requirement will ensure that health and safety issues are thoroughly identified and
addressed as the City’s housing stock and population continue to evolve. In addition to ensuring the health
and safety of the City’s housing stock, the Time of Sale program will help mitigate secondary issues that plague
Columbia Heights. Due to the City’s lower property values, Columbia Heights is a prime target for unlicensed
house flippers. Building inspections staff are constantly finding unpermitted and often shoddy work being
completed on older homes in an attempt to sell them for a larger profit. Leaving unsuspecting buyers holding
the bill on repairs when these items fail. Another secondary effect is regarding the required sewe r inspection.
In requiring a sewer inspection as part of the Time of Sale program, the City seeks to identify and limit the
amount of infiltration and inflow (I & I) of rainwater entering its sanitary sewer systems. Over the past few
years, the City has worked hard to limit the I & I that seeps into the system. Every ounce of water that enters
is an additional cost to the City's sewer bill which gets passed on to the City’s residents. Identifying and
repairing individual sewer lines not only helps the entire community but also helps modernize the City’s aging
infrastructure, which still has homes that utilize clay sewer lines.
In conclusion, the implementation of Ordinance 1695 and the establishment of the Time of Sale program
represent significant strides for Columbia Heights in addressing its aging housing stock. By requiring
comprehensive inspections before property conveyance, the City aims to safeguard resident well-being and
maintain housing infrastructure quality. This initiative aligns with strategic objectives outlined in the City
Council's 2023 Strategic Plan and is expected to mitigate issues such as unlicensed house flipping and sewer
system infiltration. Overall, the Time of Sale program demonstrates Columbia Heights' commitment to
fostering a vibrant and sustainable community for its residents.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1695, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1695, being an ordinance amending chapter 5a of the Columbia
Heights City Code to establish the Certificate of Property Maintenance and its associated requirements, an d
amending parallel references to reflect the section change, and direct staff to send a summary of the
ordinance as presented, for publication in the legal newspaper.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 1695
2. Time of Sale Program Outline
3. Summary of Ordinance for Publication
4. Letter from Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors
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ORDINANCE NO. 1695
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH
THE CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ITS ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS, AND ALSO
AMENDING PARALLEL REFERENCES TO REFLECT THE SECTION CHANGES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
§ 5A of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit:
§ 5A.101 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
(A) These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of The City of Columbia Heights
hereinafter referred to as "this code".
(B) The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and
all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures,
equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements,
life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility
of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for
administration, enforcement and penalties.
(C) This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to protect the character and
stability of all premises within the city; to correct and prevent conditions that adversely affect or are likely
to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare, and health; to provide minimum standards for the
maintenance of existing property and to thus prevent substandard property and blight; and to preserve
the value of land and buildings throughout the city. Existing structures and premises that do not comply
with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as
required herein.
(D) If a section, division, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.
(E) With respect to disputes between property owners (owners) and tenants, and except as otherwise
specifically provided by terms of this code, the City Council (Council) will not intrude upon the accepted
contractual relationships between owners and tenants. The Council will not intervene as an advocate of
either party, nor will it act as an arbiter, nor will it be receptive to complaints from owners or tenants,
which are not specifically and clearly relevant to the provisions of this code. In the absence of such
relevancy with regard to rental disputes, it is intended that the contracting parties exercise such legal
sanctions as are available to them without the intervention of city government. In enacting this code, the
Council does not intend to interfere or permit interference with legal rights to personal privacy.
(F) Section 5A.5 establishes the requirement of obtaining a Certificate of Property Maintenance. The
purpose of this section is to establish, in city code, the legal underpinnings for the City’s Time of Sale
Inspection Program.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
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§ 5A.501 CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.
(A) Sale of property.
(1) No person shall sell, purchase, give, transfer, convey by contract for deed or other transaction
changing the party responsible for the property or transact a change in title or property ownership of any
class of residential property with one or more buildings or structures without first obtaining a certificate
of property maintenance from the city. Transfers of ownership from one family member to another,
foreclosures, and the sale of bank owned properties are not exempt from the requirement of obtaining a
certificate of property maintenance. This chapter also applies to the sale of a Dwelling or Dwelling Unit by
a personal representative or guardian appointed by a probate court or a sale ordered by a probate court.
(2) If a property changes ownership without a certificate of property maintenance or temporary
certificate of property maintenance having been issued by the city, the new owner(s) shall be responsible
for doing so upon acquisition of the property. The new owner(s) shall be responsible for promptly
obtaining a certificate of property maintenance from the city.
(B) Exceptions.
The provisions in section A do not apply to:
(1) Any newly constructed Dwelling or Dwelling Unit when title is transferred to the first owner.
(2) The sale or conveyance or other transfer of title or control of any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit to a
public body.
(3) The sale or conveyance of any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit by a sheriff, constable, marshal, trustee
in bankruptcy, or other public or court officer in the performance of their official duties.
(4) The sale or transfer of title of any Dwelling or Dwelling Unit for the purpose of demolition,
provided such demolition actually occurs within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the close of the
qualifying sale.
(5) Properties owned or sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(6) The sale of multifamily properties with (4) or more dwelling units on the parcel.
(C) Application.
(1) Required. The owner or owner's representative is required to make application for a certificate
of property maintenance before any class of residential property is offered for sale or purchase, gifted,
transferred, conveyed by contract for deed or other transaction changing the party responsible for the
property or transacting a change in title or property ownership of the property.
(2) Fee. At the time of application, the applicant for a certificate of property maintenance must pay
the property maintenance inspection fee appropriate for the type of building the request is for as set forth
in the city's fee schedule.
(D) Inspection.
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(1) Application. The applicant for a certificate of property maintenance is responsible for requesting
an inspection of the property after making application and payment of fees. An inspection shall be made
by the city to determine whether the property use is legal in accordance with city zoning requirements
and whether the property complies with all applicable building, fire, health, and property maintenance
codes. The entire property and all buildings on the property shall be made available for inspection.
(2) Sewer line Inspection. The applicant is responsible for engaging a qualified contractor to inspect
and televise the property's sewer line, extending from the house to the sewer main. This inspection aims
to identify and document any issues or threats to the integrity of the sewer line.
The contracted inspection must be thorough and cover the entire length of the sewer line. The contractor
is required to submit a written verification of the inspection results to both the city and the applicant
within one week of completing the inspection.
The inspection report must address, at a minimum, the following aspects:
Structural Integrity: Assess the overall structural condition of the sewer line.
Obstructions: Identify and report any blockages, root intrusions, or other impediments.
Leakage: Detect and document any signs of leakage or seepage.
Connection Points: Inspect and verify the integrity of the sewer line at key connection points,
such as junctions and cleanouts.
Compliance: Confirm compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
(E) Compliance; expiration.
(1) When the property use is legal in accordance with city zoning requirements and the property
complies with all applicable building, fire, health and property maintenance codes, a certificate of
property maintenance will be issued by the city.
(2) A certificate of property maintenance remains valid and may be used for the transfer of property
for a period of one year from the date of the certificate's issuance. The certificate of property maintenance
may only be used for property transfer by the owner named on the certificate of property maintenance
or the owner's legal representative.
(F) Temporary certificate of property maintenance. A temporary certificate of property maintenance
may be issued by the city permitting the transfer of property, providing:
(1) No unsafe or hazardous conditions exist on such property.
(2) An agreement by the buyer, seller or other responsible person has been executed with the city,
whereby the buyer, seller or other responsible person agrees to complete corrections to the property.
(3) A financial guarantee in the form of a cash escrow to ensure completion of any corrections to the
property is posted with an attorney or title company. The cash escrow shall be in an amount at least equal
to the retail value of the work as determined by the city to be necessary for compliance with this section
and no less than $500.00. Escrows in excess of $10,000.00 may be reduced and partially released one time
per property based on the amount of work completed as determined by a city inspector. Escrows in excess
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of $50,000.00 may be reduced and partially released up to two times per property based on the amount
of work completed as determined by a city inspector. The applicant shall be responsible for additional
inspection fees.
(G) Violations. All violations of this section must be corrected in a timely manner as determined by the
city.
§ 5A.501601 HAZARDOUS BUILDING DECLARATION.
In the event that a premises has been declared unfit for human habitation and the owner/tenant has
not remedied the effects within a prescribed reasonable time, the premises may be declared hazardous
and treated in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes.
(A) Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health,
property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards
to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment
or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable
foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.
(B) Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator, moving
stairway, electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or
within the structure which is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life,
health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure.
(C) Structure unfit for human occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the Code
Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in
disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, contains a large accumulation of storage or debris which
causes a dangerous increase to the fire load and prevents the normal use of equipment within the
structure, vermin infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary
or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the
structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
(D) Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more
persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered or occupied contrary to city code.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
§ 5A.502602 SECURE UNFIT AND VACATED STRUCTURES.
(A) Closing of vacant structures. If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and
occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the Code Official is authorized to post a placard of
condemnation on the premises and notify the owner, to order the structure closed up so as not to
constitute a public nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time
specified in the order, the Code Official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any
available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons. Cost to close and secure
structures shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien
upon such real estate.
(B) Notice. Whenever the Code Official has condemned a structure or equipment under the
provisions of this section, notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure
affected by such notice and served on the owner or the person or persons responsible for the structure
or equipment.
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(C) Placarding. Upon failure of the owner or person responsible to comply with the notice provisions
within the time given, the Code Official shall post on the premises or on defective equipment a placard
condemning the structure or equipment and a statement of the penalties provided for occupying the
premises, operating the equipment or removing the placard.
(D) Placard removal. The Code Official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect
or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. Any
person who defaces or removes a condemnation placard without the approval of the Code Official shall
be subject to the penalties provided by this code.
(E) Prohibited occupancy. Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the Code Official shall
be vacated as ordered by the Code Official. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall
operate placarded equipment, and any owner or any person responsible for the premises who shall let
anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties
provided by this code.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07) Penalty, see § 5A.602702
§ 5A.503603 DEMOLITION.
The demolition of hazardous structures shall be in accordance with M.S. § 463.00.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
§ 5A.504604 FAILURE TO COMPLY.
Upon failure to comply with a compliance order within the time set therein, and no appeal having
been taken, or upon failure to comply with a modified compliance order within the time set therein, the
criminal penalty established hereunder notwithstanding, the City Council, after due notice to the owner,
may by resolution declare the condition to constitute a public nuisance and cause the cited deficiency to
be remedied as set forth in the compliance order. The cost of such remedy shall be a lien against the
subject real estate and may be levied and collected as a special assessment in accordance with M.S.
Chapter 429, as it may be amended from time to time, for abatement of nuisances and specifically for
the removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private property. Any assessment
levied thereunder shall be payable in a single installment unless a different payment schedule is
authorized by Council resolution. The intent of this section is to authorize the city to utilize all of the
provisions of this code and of Minnesota law to protect the public's health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
§ 5A.505605 REMEDIES CUMULATIVE.
Any remedies pursued under §§ 5A.501601 to 5A.503603, are in addition to the remedies or penalties
prescribed under §§ 5A.601701 to 5A.602702.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
§ 5A.506606 COST RECOVERY.
(A) The Council hereby authorizes the assessment of unpaid fees, fines, charges or expenses
authorized by the Property Maintenance Code pursuant to the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Charter.
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(B) The Treasurer shall establish an improvement fund for the administration of Residential
Maintenance Code charges. The costs related to the Residential Maintenance Code shall be certified
annually by the Housing Enforcement Officer to the Treasurer for billing, including a statement
describing the land, lots, or parcels involved and the amount chargeable to each.
(C) On or before October 1 of each year, or as required by statute, the Treasurer shall bill each
property owner of each affected lot or parcel for their portion of the charges authorized hereunder plus
the reasonable cost of administering the billings and collection procedures.
(D) The Treasurer shall list the total unpaid charges against each separate lot or parcel to which such
charges are attributable on or before November 1 of each year, or as required by statute, for Council
action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07; Am. Ord. 1535, passed 9-8-08)
§ 5A.601701 VIOLATIONS.
(A) No person, firm, corporation, or licensee shall own and maintain or operate or rent to any other
person for occupancy any premises, or any part of a premises, which is in violation of Chapter 5A, Article
II (§§ 5A.201 et seq.), maintenance standard.
(B) No person, firm or corporation shall operate a premises without a license issued pursuant to this
chapter or accept payments from a tenant of any unlicensed premises which payment is for occupancy
for a period during which the premises is not licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(C) No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall refuse or fail to allow the Property Maintenance
Enforcement Officer to enter a premises pursuant to an administrative search warrant for the purposes
of inspection when authorized by this chapter.
(D) No person, firm, corporation or licensee shall fail or refuse to obey a compliance order validly
issued under this code.
(E) No person, firm or corporation shall give or submit false information on a license application or
any renewal thereof.
(F) No person who is an occupant of an occupancy shall cause the premises on which an occupancy is
located to become in violation of any of the maintenance standards set forth in Chapter 5A, Article
II (§§ 5A.201 et seq.), normal wear and tear excepted.
(G) No person shall occupy a premises if such premises is required to be licensed under this chapter.
(H) No person may occupy a premises posted pursuant to § 5A.304.
(I) No person, firm or corporation, including an owner, licensee or occupant, shall remove or tamper
with a placard used for posting property pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07) Penalty, see § 5A.602702
§ 5A.602702 PENALTY.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this
chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless herein specifically noted. Each day that a violation exists shall
constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
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§ Parallel References of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit:
§ REFERANCES TO MINNESOTA STATUTES
M.S. Cite Code Section
Chapter 429 4.101, 5A.504604
463.00 5A.503603
§ REFERANCES TO ORDINANCES
Ord. No. Date Passed Code Section
1532 11-26-07 5A.101–5A.103, 5A.201–5A.212,
5A.301–5A.307, 5A.401–5A.411,
5A.5601–5A.5606, 5A.6701–5A.6702
1535 9-8-08 1.105, 1.119, 2.201, 3.204, 3.208, 3.302,
4.103–4.106, 5.201, 5A.5606, 6.101,
6.901, 7.203, 7.302, 8.102, 8.207, 8.605,
8.606, 11.127
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Section 2
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Second Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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City of Columbia Heights | Community Development
3989 Central Ave Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3670 ▪ Fax: 763-706-3671 ▪
www.columbiaheightsmn.gov
Time-of-Sale (TOS) Housing Inspection Program
Scope:
The Time-of-Sale (TOS) Housing Inspection Program provides potential purchasers with
information about the condition of a dwelling and requires the correction of immediate hazards
or assumption of hazards by the new buyer. The time of sale program plays an important role in
maintaining the value and quality of the housing stock in Columbia Heights.
A Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection must be completed, and a Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluation
Report must be filed with the City of Columbia Heights prior to the sale of all single, two, and
three family dwellings, condominiums, townhouses, and mobile homes. Multi-family rental
buildings of four (4) or more units are not included. A Time of Sale Inspection application will
need to be filled out, and the fee paid before an inspection can be scheduled.
Inspections take, on average, 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Scheduling the inspection as
soon as possible is important as the inspection schedule can fill up quick. Final inspections after
corrections are made take around 30 minutes.
During the inspection, the building inspector looks for items in the home that present safety or
maintenance concerns. Following the inspection, the homeowner receives a “fix it” list that
spells out the repairs that will be needed to bring the property into compliance with city codes.
The home seller must make the specified repairs and have the home re-inspected before a
Certificate of Property Maintenance will be issued for the completion of the sale. The initial and
final inspections are covered by the application fee. A $65.00 charge will apply for each
inspection needed thereafter.
Immediate Hazardous Items:
Nine items not meeting current codes or standards have been identified as immediate hazards
which are conditions or defects likely to cause injury to a person or property if not corrected.
1. Heating systems that are unsafe due to burned out or rusted heat exchangers; burned out,
rusted or plugged flues; no vent; connection with unsafe gas supplies; or incapacity to
adequately heat the living space. (requires certification from a licensed contractor may be
omitted if appliances have been replaced recently)
2. Water heaters that are unsafe due to burned out or rusted heat exchangers; burned out,
rusted or plugged flues; no vent; connection with unsafe gas supplies; or lack of
temperature and pressure relief valves. (requires certification from a licensed contractor
may be omitted if appliances have been replaced recently)
3. Electrical systems that are unsafe due to dangerous overloading; damaged or deteriorated
equipment; improperly taped or spliced wiring; exposed uninsulated wires; temporary
distribution systems; ungrounded systems; or extension cords used with permanent
appliances (e.g., garage door openers and window unit air conditioners). (requires
certification from a licensed contractor)
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4. Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to leaking waste systems, fixtures or traps; lack
of an operating toilet; lack of washing and bathing facilities; cross connection of
municipal water supply with fixtures or sewage lines; or the lack of water.
5. Structural systems, including walls, chimneys, ceilings, roofs, foundations, floor systems
or decks which are not capable of carrying imposed loads.
6. Exterior roofs, walls, chimneys and foundations that are not weather tight and water tight
to the extent that it creates an immediate hazard.
7. Abandoned fuel tanks.
8. Refuse, garbage, human waste, decaying vermin or other dead animals, animal waste,
vermin infestation or other materials rendering residential building and structures
unsanitary for human occupancy.
9. Lack of properly located and operational smoke detectors.
Correcting Hazardous Conditions or Buyer Assumes Hazards:
When hazardous items are identified by the TOS Evaluator, a TOS re-inspection must be
scheduled with the City of Columbia Heights to follow up and determine whether the hazardous
condition has been corrected.
If an immediate hazard exists, it must be corrected, and if the dwelling is occupied, corrective
action must be taken by the owner or the owner’s agent. If the dwelling is vacant, it cannot be
occupied until all hazards are corrected.
If the owner / seller cannot or will not undertake corrective action, the buyer may elect to
assume the immediate hazards identified in the Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluation Report. A
buyer intending to assume the hazards must first obtain written consent from the City of
Columbia Heights Building Official by signing, in person, a Hazard Correction/Responsibility
form.
Proof of a financial guarantee in the form of a cash escrow at least equal to the determined
valuation of repairs must be posted with an attorney, closing company, or title company to
ensure the completion of the necessary corrections. The minimum escrow amount is $500. The
city does not hold escrow checks.
The owner or the owner’s contractor(s) must obtain the necessary permits from the City of
Columbia Heights and the dwelling is subject to City of Columbia Heights re-inspection of all
open permits prior to occupancy.
Sewer Line Inspection:
As part of this program the seller is required to have the sewer line of the house televised. Proof
of the inspection must be submitted to both the building official and any potential buyer of the
property. Unlike other hazards or corrections, proof of escrow is not required but the required
repairs follow the same assumption of responsibility outlined above.
General Time of Sale Inspection Timeline:
1. Owner submits the Application for Time of Sale Inspection to the inspections department
and schedules the inspection.
2. The city inspector inspects the property highlighting any required fixes if there are any
applicable.
3. The homeowner completes the required fixes or presents the inspections department with
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proof that funds for the repairs are held in escrow.
4. At the same time the homeowner hires an inspector to conduct a sewer inspection
submitting the results to the inspections department alongside the Sewer Inspection
Cover Page.
5. Once all repairs are complete/proof of escrow is received, and all documentation is
submitted the Inspector will issue the homeowner the Certificate of Property
Maintenance, allowing the home to be sold.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1695
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO
ESTABLISH THE CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ITS ASSOCIATED
REQUIREMENTS, AND ALSO AMENDING PARALLEL REFERENCES TO REFLECT THE SECTION
CHANGES
The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1695 on
April 22, 2024.
The purpose of this ordinance is to create, upon passage, what is often referred to as a Time of
Sale Program through the establishment of a Certificate of Property Maintenance Requirement,
in code section 5A. Upon passage no person shall sell, purchase, give, or transact a change in
title or property ownership of any class of residential property (3 units or less) with one or more
buildings or structures without first obtaining a certificate of property maintenance from the
city. The amendment of parallel references refers to amending all other code sections affected
by the addition of this section of code.
This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1695 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: Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3806 Jackson Street NE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner,
April 17, 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
On April 17, 2024, the owner of 3806 Jackson 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. Attached is the letter that staff received. 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.”
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 2024-033 would grant a temporary rental license exemption to the 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.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE APRIL 17, 2024
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MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-033, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-033, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption
request for the rental application at 3806 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Letter from the Homeowner
2. Resolution 2024-033
3. Location of the property image
4. Ordinance 1685
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Andrew Boucher
From:Luke Schilmoeller <lukeschilmoeller@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:02 PM
To:Andrew Boucher
Subject:Re: Property Exemption / temporary license
Subject: Temporary Rental License Exemption Request for Property in Columbia Heights
Dear Members of the Columbia Heights City Council,
I am writing to request a temporary rental license exemption for my property located at 3806 Jackson
Street NE Columbia Heights, MN. I recently learned that the property lies in an area that exceeds the
allotment of single-family rental licenses.
I recently purchased this property in July 2023 and have been residing in it as my primary residence
since then. Upon purchasing the property, I had not anticipated the need for a rental license transfer
from the previous owner, as I had intended to continue living in the property indefinitely. However,
unforeseen circumstances arose when I got married in January 2024, and my wife and I made the
decision to move into another residence together.
As a result of this change in circumstances, I find myself in the position of needing to rent out my
property. I was informed on April 2nd by the assistant fire chief that I needed to renew my rental
license and pay a late fee. I was willing to pay for the new license, but then was later informed that the
property was not longer able to be renewed, therefore needing a temporary license or the ability to
renew the license that was previously associated with the property.
I have opted to offer the property for rent to close friends who are in need of housing. They are
trustworthy individuals whom I have known for years, and I am confident in their ability to maintain
the property and adhere to any regulations or guidelines set forth by the city council.
I understand the importance of adhering to city regulations and obtaining the necessary licenses for
rental properties. However, due to the limitation on single-family rental licenses in the area, I kindly
request a temporary exemption from the rental license requirement for this property, or to renew the
previous license associated.
Thank you for considering my request. I am committed to cooperating with the city council and
ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to comply with regulations while also addressing my
current circumstances.
Sincerely, Luke Schilmoeller Property Owner
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On Apr 17, 2024, at 12:07 PM, Luke Schilmoeller <lukeschilmoeller@gmail.com> wrote:
The property lies in an area that exceeds the allotment of single-family rental licenses
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Owner Information:
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Date: 4/17/20241:600Anoka County GIS
SCHILMOELLER LUKE ALAN
3806 JACKSON S T NE
COLUMBIA HEIGH TS
MN
55421
Parce l Information:
35-3 0-24-4 4-0161
3806 JACKSON ST NE
MN
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
55421
MANDY MEISNER
0.11Approx. Acres:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS
Commissioner:
Plat:
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City Council Resolution 2024-033
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-033
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR THE RENTAL APPLICATION
AT 3806 JACKSON STREET NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as
follows:
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2023, the Council approved ordinance 1685 which established a rental density limit
for detached single-family rental dwellings by splitting the city into blocks and caping the number of rentals per
that block; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1685 establishes that applicants that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental
license because of the density limits will be able to request an exemption and the Council has sole discretion to
grant the exemption requests for a span of one year, if the situation lasts longer than a year, the applicant can
re-apply for the temporary license but a property owner is only allowed a temporary license for no more than
two years; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a request from the owner of 3806 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN
55421 to make an exception for the property and allow a new rental license to be issued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the exemption request for 3806 Jackson
Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, allowing the homeowner to apply for a temporary one -year rental
license, with the addition of the following requirements.
1. The owner of 3806 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 must apply for and complete the
licensing process, to receive the temporary license, within 3 months of the passage of this resolution.
2. The temporary rental license shall be valid for the period of one year after the date that the license has
been approved.
3. After the one-year term of the temporary license, the rental license will be revoked, and the property
owner may re-apply for the temporary license again for no more than a period of two years for the
same property.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3857 Quincy Street NE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner,
April 17, 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
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. Attached is the letter that staff received. 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.”
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 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 th e 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.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE APRIL 17, 2024
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MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-034, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-034, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption
request for the rental application at 3857 Quincy Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Letter from the Homeowner
2. Resolution 2024-034
3. Location of the property image
4. Ordinance 1685
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Andrew Boucher
From:Absaar Hadi <absaar290@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, April 8, 2024 3:45 PM
To:Andrew Boucher
Cc:Sarah LaVoie; Dan O'Brien
Subject:Re: 3857 Quincy St NE
Attachments:image001.png; image002.png; Esign_Document_LO_tmhiripiriannie-maccompdf-20240_
240408_154218.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Andrew,
I would like to apply for an exemption on ordinance number 1685.
My wife and I recently spent our life saving to purchase an investment property in Columbia heights.
While purchasing the house, we signed a contract with the mortgage company that we will not reside in
the property more than 14 days per year. We also cannot sell the property within the first year. (Not to
mention paying a higher interest rate due to investment category)
We were unaware that our area that we were purchasing a home in exceeded the city limit and we would
not be able to get a liscense.
We would like to get an exemption until our 1 year requirement with our mortgage company is met so we
can sell the property since you expressed we may have problems in the future as well.
We will attend the meeting on April 22nd at 6pm. Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Attached: statement signed during disclosure that was signed stating I will not reside in the property for
more than 14 days a year.
On Mon, Apr 8, 2024, 2:57 PM Andrew Boucher <ABoucher@columbiaheightsmn.gov> wrote:
Absaar,
The property located at 3857 Quincy Street NE is on a block that currently exceeds the single-family
rental density capacity, so the City would not be able to accept your rental license application at this
time. If you are interested in pursuing a single-family rental density exemption, please see the
information below and attached ordinance No. 1685.
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Please review the attached ordinance No. 1685 for the Single-Family Rental Density Limit and submit a
written narrative if you are interested in pursuing a rental density exemption.
If you look on the City of Columbia Heights’ website, under Agendas and Minutes you can find the
packets for the following meetings where single-family rental density exemptions were considered;
• October 9 , 2023 (rental exemption was approved)
• November 13, 2023 (rental exemption was denied)
• January 8, 2024 (rental exemption was approved)
• January 22, 2024 (rental exemption was approved)
If the number of detached single-family dwelling rental properties meets or exceeds the permitted
number of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this
section is derived, a property owner may request a temporary license to allow an additional rental
property for that block. The city Council may grant or deny a temporary license in its sole discretion.
Persons requesting a temporary license must make an annual application to the City and no property
owner shall hold a temporary rental license for the same property for more than two consecutive years.
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Let me know if you have any questions,
Thanks,
Andrew
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Andrew Boucher, AICP | City Planner
City of Columbia Heights | Community Development Department
3989 Central Avenue NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421
aboucher@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Direct: 763-706-3673 | Main: 763-706-3670
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Regarding occupancy
This property is an investment purchase and I will not reside at this
property for more than 14 days out of the year.
Regarding payments:
$18.37 is for Apple music. See aƩached Google payment receipts for those
months you requested.
Thank you,
Absaar Hadi
DocuSign Envelope ID: 541E5AF5-64E6-4255-BF04-4223E8F5008C
1/23/2024
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Owner Information:
Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believ ed to be acc urate, b ut accura cy is not gu aran teed. This is not a legal docume nt and sho uld not besubstituted for a title searc h, apprais al, survey, or for zoning verification.
Date: 4/17/20241:600Anoka County GIS
HADI ABSA A R
11383 FERG US ST NE UNIT D
BLAINE
MN
55449
Parce l Information:
35-3 0-24-4 4-0072
3857 QUINCY ST NE
MN
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
55421
MANDY MEISNER
0.22Approx. Acres:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS
Commissioner:
Plat:
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City Council Resolution 2024-034
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-034
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR THE RENTAL APPLICATION
AT 3857 QUINCY STREET NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as
follows:
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2023, the Council approved ordinance 1685 which established a rental density limit
for detached single-family rental dwellings by splitting the city into blocks and caping the number of rentals per
that block; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1685 establishes that applicants that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental
license because of the density limits will be able to request an exemption and the Council has sole discretion to
grant the exemption requests for a span of one year, if the situation lasts longer than a year, the applicant can
re-apply for the temporary license but a property owner is only allowed a temporary license for no more than
two years; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a request from the owner of 3857 Quincy Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN
55421 to make an exception for the property and allow a new rental license to be issued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the exemption request for 3857 Quincy
Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, allowing the homeowner to apply for a temporary one -year rental
license, with the addition of the following requirements.
1. The owner of 3857 Quincy Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 must apply for and complete the
licensing process, to receive the temporary license, within 3 months of the passage of this resolution.
2. The temporary rental license shall be valid for the period of one year after the date that the license has
been approved.
3. After the one-year term of the temporary license, the rental license will be revoked, and the property
owner may re-apply for the temporary license again for no more than a period of two years for the
same property.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE 4/22/2024
ITEM: Consideration of Approval of Temporary One-year Rental License
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Dan O’Brien 4/22/2024
CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel
_Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods
_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services
_Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population
BACKGROUND:
Consideration of approval of a one (1)-year temporary rental housing license application to operate a rental
unit within the City of Columbia Heights for the property located at 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights,
MN.
Following the revocation of the rental license for this property for non-renewal of the 2023 rental occupancy
license the city in October 2023, the property was not eligible for a new rental license because it is in an area
that exceed the city’s rental density limit for detached single -family properties.
In January 2024, the Property owner applied for an exemption and the Council approved the License
Applicant’s request for an exemption to density cap. Approval for an exemption to the density cap requires
the property owner to comply with all city code.
Renewal of a temporary license temporary for a second, and final year, prior to the expiration of the active
temporary license on 4/30/2025, the Licensee must submit a second exemption request to Community
Development Department for city council consideration, have a successful inspection interior/exterior
inspection performed, submit an approved license application, and pay any fees. Notice to renew a temporary
license is sent out 3 months prior to the license expiration.
Approved rental licenses for properties located in areas that exceed the rental density cap terminate if the
license is not renewed, lapses, the property is sold, or property ownership is transferred.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the rental housing application for the property listed above.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2024-035, being Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights approving a one-year temporary rental housing license pursuant to City Code of the
rental license listed.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2024-04-22 Res. 2024-035 Temporary License Approval – 4411 6th St NE.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving a one (1)-year temporary rental license
for the property rental license applicant Wilson Zhina Carpio (Hereinafter "License Applicant").
Whereas, License Applicant is the legal representative/owner of the real property located at 4411 6th St NE.,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columb ia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on 10/23/2023, the City Council of Columbia Heights revoked the rental license of the License
Applicant for non-renewal of the 2023 rental occupancy license for the property.
2. That the property is in an area that exceeds the number of detached single-family rental properties
permitted by city code.
3. That on 1/22/2024, the Columbia Heights City Council approved the License Applicant’s request for an
exemption to density cap.
4. That on 4/10/2024, the property passed the initial license inspection by the Building Official.
5. That on 4/16/2024, the License Applicant submitted a rental license application and paid the
reinstatement license fee of $1500.00.
6. That on 4/16/2024, a check of city records indicated that the License Applicant had met the
requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
24-0007403 is hereby granted as a one (1)-year temporary rental license.
2. The License Applicant will complete the licensing renewal process prior to the expiration of this license.
If applicable at the time of renewal, temporary license renewal includes an approval by this Council for
a second-year exemption to the rental density cap. Additionally, renewal includes a satisfactory
inspection of the property, submission of a complete application, and payment of license fees.
3. Council may revoke license at any time during license period for non-compliance with city code.
Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 202 4
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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