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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, February 26, 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. Alexandra House.
Connie Moore and Tina Bronson.
CONSENT AGENDA
These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next
order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the
statement of all items.)
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1. Approve the February 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the February 12, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
2. Accept February 27,2023 HRA Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the February 27, 2023 HRA Meeting minutes.
3. Accept December 12, 2023 Sustainability Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Move to Accept December 12, 2023 Sustainability Commission Minutes.
4. Approve Permit for the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the St.
Patrick’s Day Parade, contingent on the above conditions, to be held on Saturday, March
16th, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the following streets: 40th Avenue at Van Buren
Street; west on 40th Avenue to 5th Street; south on 5th Street; end at 5th Street/Mill
Street.
5. Adopt Resolution 2024-19 Accepting The Feasibility Report For Concrete Alley
Reconstruction And Ordering The Public Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 2406.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-19, there being ample copies
available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-19, being a resolution accepting the Feasibility
Report for Concrete Alley Reconstruction, City Project No. 2406, and ordering the Public
Improvement Hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2024.
6. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February
26th 2024, as presented.
7. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
February 26, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance
Code.
8. 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 $927,869.33.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
9. Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza.
MOTION: Move to read and approve Resolution 2024-20, a resolution of the City Council
for the City of Columbia Heights, calling for ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
10. Review and Authorization of an Amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2024-
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013, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to recommend that the City Council approve draft Resolution No. 2024-
013, authorizing the proposed amendment of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan per the staff
report and recommending the City proceed with sending the amendment to the
Metropolitan Council.
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 moderat or 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.
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1691, an Ordinance proposing vacation of roadway, alley,
and right-of-way easements serving 1650 40th Avenue NE.
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1691, there
being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1691, an Ordinance proposing
vacation of roadway, alley, and right-of-way easements serving 1650 40th Avenue NE, for
March 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Ch ambers.
12. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1692, an Ordinance proposing a new roadway, alley, and
right-of-way easement serving 1650 40th Avenue NE.
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1692, there
being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1692, an Ordinance proposing
new roadway, alley, and right-of-way easement to serve 1650 40th Avenue NE, for March
11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Ordinances and Resolutions
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.
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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
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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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, February 12, 2024
6:00 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday,
February 12, 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 and noted that Items A and B would be
switched in the Agenda.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember
Spriggs; Councilmember James
Also Present: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police; Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Community
Development Director/ Assistant City Manager; Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Sara Ion, City
Clerk; Klamada Aboubakr, resident of Maple Grove; Donia Abu Ammo, City resident; Naatii Ahmed, City
resident; Kevin Aldumir, business owner in the City; Nemeh Al-Sarra, resident of Spring Lake Park;
Jeffrey Berger, City resident; Kathy Copper, City resident; Laura Dorle, City resident; Mena Elbadawi,
City resident; Taher Herzallah, City resident; Ed Higgins, City resident; Zelia Hoke, City resident; Carolyn
Laine, City resident; Kiki Latham, City resident; Qamar Mohamed, resident of Burnsville; Laura Newby,
City resident; Naeem Qureshi, resident of Minneapolis; Dirk Schmitz, City resident; Degha Shabbeleh,
City resident; Sime Shakshari, resident of St. Paul; Alejandro Sota Bonilla, resident of Blaine; Joseph
Spitzer Resnick, resident of Minneapolis; Le’O Wallace, resident of St. Paul; Maryam Wawaz, resident
of Brooklyn Park; Maysoon Wazwaz, City resident; Sabry Wazwaz, resident of Brooklyn Park; Sana
Wazwaz, Spring Lake Park 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 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
Mayor Márquez Simula reordered the agenda to consider the Community Forum after Proclamations,
Presentations, Recognition, Announcements and Guests.
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Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember James, to approve the Agenda as
amended. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. Black History Month Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained that a guest, Kiki Latham, would sing the Black National
Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” She read the history of the Black National Anthem.
Kiki Latham sang the Black National Anthem.
Mayor Márquez Simula recognized the month of February as Black History Month and
Councilmember Spriggs read the City’s proclamation.
Deputy Zelia Hoke accepted the Black History Month Proclamation, thanked the Council for
having her, and noted she is part of the County Sheriff’s office and lives in Columbia
Heights.
B. World Hijab Day Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed February 1, 2024 as World Hijab Day and
Councilmember James read the City’s proclamation.
Mena Elbadawi and Naatii Ahmed accepted the World Hijab Day Proclamation. Ms.
Elbadawi thanked the Council for the proclamation. She honored the sisters that are facing
disaster in Gaza and recognized all of the women that continue to wear their hijab. Ms.
Ahmed noted that after 28,000 deaths, she still sees many Palestinians thanking God for all
that they have. She mentioned the many brave people who have gone through rubble,
reported the news onsite, doctors, and countless other people. She noted that because of
the perseverance of the Palestinian people, she can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
She explained that the cease fire resolution is more humanitarian than it is political. Ms.
Elbadawi and Ms. Ahmed stated “Free Palestine.”
C. Maria Lourey-Bowen and Darcy Hokkanen from Anoka County Job Training Center.
Darcy Hokkanen explained that the Anoka County Job Training Center is located in Blaine.
Maria Lourey-Bowen stated her job is to work with the employers for the County, schools,
colleges, and job counselors when it comes to the workforce and providing resources and
jobs. She added that Ms. Hokkanen and her team have worked hard to collaborate with
cities in the County to provide more jobs and opportunities for jobs. She mentioned the
hiring events hosted at the Columbia Heights Library and announced an upcoming hiring
event in May.
Ms. Hokkanen noted that all of the City Staff can support their programming. They serve
ages 14-24 in their youth programs. She explained they have services that can help pay for
training, books, or paid internships. She added that they can help place youth people with
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employers but have restrictions on not supporting a political campaign or teaching a
religious faith.
Ms. Hokkanen mentioned that they are doing a college fair on March 23, 2024 and
providing interpreters for Spanish speaking people. There will be a hiring event at Anoka
Tech on April 10, 2024, for those who may want to change their job. She added that there
are events for youth and adults and encouraged the community to use their services.
Ms. Lourey-Bowen added that if anyone is looking for a job, or a career change, to use the
Anoka County Job Training Center. Ms. Hokkanen mentioned that for employers, the
funding that is provided for the Anoka County Job Training Center pays for the wages and
worker’s comp. It allows people to give back to the community as well as allows employers
to provide the job training skills that are needed for people to be successful.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked about the best way to find the information. Ms. Hokkanen
replied that people can go to the website at careerforcemn.com and the general phone
number is 763-324-3200. She noted that on the website, there is a brief form to fill out and
they will receive a phone call back that same day from a counselor to talk about individual
needs and services that are of interest.
Mayor Márquez Simula added that if anyone has questions about the Career Ce nter, they
can contact one of the Councilmembers for help in making the connection.
D. Laura Palmer, School Board Member and Council Liaison.
Laura Palmer reported that the School Board is working on their strategic plan and there
are a number of focus groups that are participating and providing their feedback. The
desire is to hear from as many voices in order to best serve the students and families.
Mayor Márquez Simula asked if the strategic plan information was on the school website.
Ms. Palmer replied that it was.
E. Recognition of Building Official Ryan Smith.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich recognized Community
Development Member Ryan Smith who is the only building inspector in the City. He noted
that a partner State agency reached out to the City to mention how good of a team
member Ryan Smith is. Recently, Mr. Smith was a presenter at the 68th Annual Institute for
Building Officials where he participated and led a day-long discussion on building code and
field inspections.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich read comments from
the State’s building official Gregory Metz. He noted that Mr. Smith is working with a 100-
year-old community where he has to bring knowledge, expertise, and solutions for old
buildings that are to meet new standards and codes. He thanked Mr. Smith for his work on
behalf of Columbia Heights.
Mr. Smith thanked the Council and Staff for this recognition.
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COMMUNITY FORUM
Mayor Márquez Simula offered a reminder that the Community Forum was being moved in the
agenda. She noted that many community members were in attendance to speak on the cease fire
resolution. She added that she brought the resolution to the attention of the rest of the Council last
week and they have been working on a resolution and will be brought forth for the Council to consider
during the February 26, 2024, City Council meeting. She encouraged community members to provide
new information instead of repeating comments in order to have more efficiency during the meeting.
She added that the Council would still like to hear from everyone.
Jeffrey Berger, City resident, explained that his ancestors immigrated to America shortly after the Civil
War. The efforts for rebuilding failed and the era of Jim Crow arrived. He noted that while his
grandparents were growing up, the KKK was active and white people were being recruited to oppress
black people. He stated this has caused him to think about what is happening in Palestine and Israel.
He stated most of the men and women who are Israeli citizens are required to serve in the IDF and one
of its main functions is to maintain “order” in the occupied territories. He added that there is no
middle path in this issue and it is clear that Zionism is causing the problem.
Le’O Wallace, resident of St. Paul, explained that he met the Mayor and a School Board member at a
recent event and saw that there can be change for the black LGBTQI community in the City. He
explained that he is the owner and founder of Le’O’s Lifting Factory and is a fitness and life coach. He is
on the Twin Cities Pride Board and currently working to start a 501c3 for a ballroom scene, which
originally started in the 70s as an underground scene for LGBT youth. He was asked to come to the City
to bring that change to the City. He mentioned that he is a man of Trans experience and runs a Trans
masculine group in Minneapolis. His website is leosliftingfactory.net
Joseph Spitzer Resnick, resident of Minneapolis, noted that he is a Jewish community member and has
many Palestinian friends from the City. He asked that people put themselves in the shoes of the friends
and families in Gaza and Rafah and in the shoes of their friends and families that are in front of t he
Council. He mentioned his friend who is a 25-year-old poet in Gaza, came to the festival in September,
and now he does not know if he will see his friends and family again. He added that it is pathetic that it
took four months after viewing a live genocide, for the world to lift a finger to consider doing anything
about it. He noted that this is not two sides of a conflict. It is a colonial power, mass murdering people.
He stated in the past few months, hundreds of the Jewish community here have felt the deep need for
the genocide to stop. He explained the deep amount of labor and care and love it takes to have people
in positions of power to wake up and do something about what is happening. He added that many
people in his family and community either tur n a blind eye and continue their lives as normal or say
they do not know what to do. He explained to the Council that it is not their job to pat themselves on
their back, but to stop a genocide and to seek justice for all those who have experienced colonization
and apartheid. He noted the Council’s constituents have been begging the Council to do anything and
everything to stop the massacre and mass murder of their families. He referenced the history of his
family and the genocide that happened to Jewish people. He encouraged the Council to do the right
thing with the most love, care, and rage as the constituents present at the meeting tonight.
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Mayor Márquez Simula acknowledged how challenging it is to come up and speak because it is not just
sharing words but a whole story. She added that she is hearing and listening and understands the
amount of depth that it takes to come up and speak.
Dirk Schmitz, City resident, noted that during the last City Council meeting, he referenced a 112-acre
Medtronic site. He corrected himself and mentioned that it was one 12-acre site. He commended the
City Staff for their quick response and meeting with him in person.
Taher Herzallah, City resident, stated he is a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. He is a
Palestinian with family in Gaza and has lost seven family members to the Israeli assault on Gaza. He
explained that he is watching his own family burn due to weapons supplied to Israel by his own tax
dollars. He added that the City has to deal with this issue because there are residents in the City that
have lost family members in Gaza. Since other resolutions have been passed in other cities in the
Country, it shows that this is all a local politics issue. He mentioned that many people are able to go
about their day while many other people are worried about their family members in Gaza, knowing
that they are starving to death. He encouraged the City to be at the forefront of justice and
community. He asked the Council to vote for a cease fire.
Sabry Wazwaz, resident of Brooklyn Park, stated he used to live in Columbia Heights and has many
friends that own businesses in the City. He explained that in America, people were segregated by the
color of their skin but just because the President has stayed silent and allowed the genocide to happen,
the people cannot sit quietly and allow that it happen. He noted that everyone on the Council can
make a difference and encouraged them to be brave, stand up, and speak out when they see a
genocide taking place. He mentioned that he would fly anyone on the Council to Palestine so they can
see what was happening there. He wondered why Israel was not allowing international observers to
come in. He mentioned that the Council can make a difference and save lives by making a cease fire
resolution. He encouraged the Council to not only declare a cease fire, but to stand up for humanity.
Carolyn Laine, City resident, expressed her concern that the City Attorney was hired to provide the City
with legal advice and keep the City out of legal trouble. She noted that part of the City Attorney’s role
is to work with the Charter Commission to be sure the Charter is up-to-date regarding State law. She
asked why the previous City Attorney did not keep the City out of legal trouble and mention that the
Charter language was inconsistent with State law regarding the need to prove malfeasance in order to
carry out a recall election. She added that she knows the previous City Attorney was absent during the
Charter Commission meeting where questions regarding the recall election were raised. She asked who
should have been made aware of the requirement to prove malfeasance and explained that the
previous City Attorney is responsible for preventing waste of tax dollars. She stated if she were on the
Council, she would be reconsidering the source of the City’s legal support.
Laura Dorle, City resident, mentioned that when she ran for City Council, she was told she cared too
much about global matters. She supports and stands with the statements that have already be en made
about why a cease fire resolution is a local issue. She added that there is a large Palestinian community
in the City and it is important that they are represented. She commented on the importance of the
voice of the Palestinian community being front and center in the resolution and that it specifically call
out the government of Israel and the U.S. government for what we are perpetrating upon the people
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of Palestine. She explained that she is a Christian and wondered what it would be like if Jesus was alive
today and amongst the rubble in Gaza. She reiterated the importance of including language in the
resolution that condemns the genocide of the Palestinian people perpetrated by the Israeli
government and also calling on State and local leaders to divest from apartheid.
Degha Shabbeleh, City resident, thanked the Council. She noted that she often stands feeling invisible
but felt like the Council affirmed her identity through the hajib proclamation. She explained that she is
Muslim and not from Palestine. She stated the City is known for its diversity and humanitarian rights.
She hopes that the Council will vote yes for the cease fire. She quoted a saying in the Quran that says:
“the one that kills one human has killed all of humanity, and the one that saved one life, saved all of
humanity.” She asked the City to save humanity.
Sana Wazwaz, Spring Lake Park, resident agreed with the previous comments regarding the cease fire.
She added that she is an organizer with the American Muslims for Palestine and with the Free Palestine
Coalition. She believes that the Council should not only stand for a cease fire, but an end to the
occupation that has put us in this position to begin wit h. She explained that in the 1980s it was the
cities around the Country that took a stand against apartheid in South Africa that helped dismantle the
apartheid system, noting change comes from the bottom up. She stated there are four reasons that
this is a local issue. The first reason is that the City’s taxpayers are funding the expense of their own
local institutions. These institutions are losing out on funding because of the allocation of the tax
dollars to a foreign military. She stated $314,057 of taxpayer dollars from the City are funding the
Israeli military every year, noting that same amount of money could provide 894 households with solar
electricity, or 109 kids with low-cost or free health care. The second reason is that Columbia Heights
residents are losing their families. The third reason is that the tax payer ’s money is funding a deadly
exchange between U.S. police and the IDF. The fourth reason is that there has been an explosion of
hate crimes against people in the Twin Cities. She encouraged the Council to not just stop at a cease
fire, but to consider strong language in the resolution that includes ending the occupation and funding
towards the Israeli military. She added that she would like to see language that included sanctions on
the apartheid regime of Israel.
Ed Higgins, City resident, stated he recently heard a phone call of a six-year-old to emergency services.
She was escaping with her family from the constant bombardment on the north end of Gaza to the
south. Soldiers fired upon the car and killed all of her family members except for her. She called
emergency services and an ambulance was dispatched to get her. The soldiers gave clearance for the
ambulance to come through but as the ambulance came close to the car, the Israeli military fired at the
ambulance and destroyed it while also killing the six-year-old girl and the two ambulance workers. He
explained that Rafah is the only place refugees can go to right now and Israel bombed Rafah using
2,000 pounds of bombs. He reviewed his family’s history and how his family has fought for America for
generations. He added that he is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and he always thought that no
matter what, America would stop the next genocide but now, receiving this information, he has lost
faith in the Country. He noted the bare minimum of what is being asked for is a resolution for a cease
fire.
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Sabry Wazwaz, City resident, stated that 30-35% of Palestinians are Christian. He explained that for
some Americans, it takes them knowing that harm is happening to Christians for them to care about
what is happening in Palestine.
Recess and Reconvene
Mayor Márquez Simula recessed the regular meeting at 7:48 pm. The regular meeting reconvened at
7:56 pm.
COMMUNITY FORUM – continued
Mayor Márquez Simula asked if anyone wanted to wait to speak at the next City Council meeting when
the Council would be voting on the cease fire resolution. She added that it does not mean that she
does not want to hear it but wanted to be conscious of the rest of the agenda.
Donia Abu Ammo, City resident, mentioned that she graduated Columbia Heights High School in 2020.
She expressed her pride in being a member and resident of the City and has always felt like her identity
as a Palestinian-American Muslim woman was honored. She hopes that the Council will continue to
honor and support her by voting in favor of a cease fire resolution that calls for end of the genocide of
the Palestinian people and an end to the extensive support and military aid that Minnesota and the
U.S. sends to the Israeli regime. She explained that she witnessed her cousins and their children get
senselessly murdered by the Israeli regime. She has family that is resisting the Israeli regime and is now
eating animal feed because food is unavailable, and it is shameful that the world has turned the
genocide into a political issue instead of fighting to end the genocide in Gaza. She noted a resolution is
the bare minimum and it is important the City Council votes to end the genocide as well as work to
protect and support their Palestinian residents by condemning the violence and the genocide
committed by the Israeli regime.
Nemeh Al-Sarra, resident of Spring Lake Park, noted that she is half Palestinian-American. Her
biological father is from Gaza and at least five of his relatives have been killed. She noted that people
with disabilities in Gaza were already struggling due to a lack of resources and services and Gaza has
one of the highest rates of depression and suicidal ideation bec ause of the occupation that has been
suffocating the people. Since October, resources have gone down to no rehabilitation services. She
explained that people with disabilities in Gaza have struggled to be able to seek safety and we cannot
allow taxpayer dollars to support the slaughter of any innocent person over there, especially those that
are the most vulnerable. She stated that the tax dollar money from the City that is supporting Israel
could instead be used in the City to help those who have disabilit ies.
Sime Shakshari, resident of St. Paul, mentioned that she is Muslim, does the majority of her grocery
shopping in the City, and is a professor at the University of Minnesota. She explained that many
students at the University of Minnesota are Palestinian and have to continue their studies worrying
about their family members being killed. She stated this is a local issue because there are Palestinian
students and people who live in Columbia Heights and she hopes that the Council would vote for a
cease fire. She stated the money that should go towards education in the State are being spent and
invested in Israeli companies and that money should be spent here at home, for the students and
houseless people rather than being spent on bombing people in Gaza.
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Maysoon Wazwaz, City resident, read a poem from a doctor that was killed in Gaza around December:
“If I must die, you must live to tell my story, to sell my things, to buy a piece of cloth and some strings.
Make it white with a long tail so that a child somewhere in Gaza, while looking heaven in the eye,
awaiting his dad, who left in a blaze and bid no one farewell; not even to his flesh, not even to himself,
sees the kite, my kite you made flying up above and thinks for a moment an angel is there bringing back
love. If I must die, let it bring hope, let it be a tail.” She explained that she constantly calls for a cease
fire because she hears the stories of friends in Gaza and Palestine and wants every person to speak up
and use their voice.
Kevin Aldumir, business owner in the City, echoed the comments that have been shared about the
cease fire. He explained this struggle has been going on for 100 years. He shared that in 1994, he was
praying in a mosque when an Israeli settler, a U.S. citizen, walked in and open fired on everyone in the
mosque. The Israeli settler was seen as a hero in Israel. He mentioned if he had done that , he would be
in some dark place getting tortured. He asked the Council to support a cease fire.
Laura Newby, City resident, explained that she had nothing to add from what has already been said by
the previous comments but would like to express her solidarity with what has been shared and support
for a ceasefire resolution.
Qamar Mohamed, resident of Burnsville, explained that she has family and friends in Columbia Heights
and is from Yemen. She added it is not fair that people like her are dying because of the bombing that
is happening in Yemen and the surrounding area. She asked that the U.S. stop the bombing and for a
cease fire and to stand with humanity.
Maryam Wawaz, resident of Brooklyn Park, stated she grew up in Columbia Heights. She noted that
during the war in Ukraine, city councils around the United States put resolutions out there without the
people asking for it. She explained now that this is dealing with people of a different color, people in
the United States are having mixed feelings about whether or not people deserve to die or if they are
human enough to live. She asked why the issue in Ukraine was not questioned as a local issue during
that time, but now it is. She added that just like in the 1980s when cities made resol utions to end the
apartheid in South Africa, that is what people are asking for now. People are asking that the tax dollars
are put back into America. She quoted a pastor in Palestine that mentioned that if Jesus was born
today, it would be under the rubble of the devastating Israeli war on the Gaza strip. In addition, the
pastors in the area would not accept apologies for staying silent. She stated it is an issue for everyone
because it is about being human. She asked the Council to stand for a cease fire resolution.
Klamada Aboubakr, resident of Maple Grove, mentioned that he has friends and relatives that live in
Columbia Heights and he used to worship in the City. He immigrated from Egypt in 2013. When he
began his PhD program in America, he looked up to the U.S. democracy as a role model of something
that could be created in his home country. Unfortunately, he started to lose hope and see that the role
model is broken because of all he has seen in these last few months. He added that he saw no
difference in what he observed and experienced in Egypt. In Egypt, dictatorship is hidden in democracy
so it is not surprising that the leaders do not reflect the opinions and values of the people since they
were not elected by the people. However, in America, we are witnessing an elected president and his
cabinet that are not reflecting the values of the majority of Americans who elected them. He
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encouraged the Council that while America’s democracy has been sick for a while, it is still able to
correct itself and restore its health. He demanded that the elected members represent well and to
represent the values and hopes of the people who elected them. He warned that Council that if they
stand on the wrong side of history, they would be the real losers. He asked the Council to vote for the
cease fire resolution, not for the Palestinians, but rather for the Americans who believe in their
democracy and its values. He encouraged the audience that their actions were saving the lives of
thousands of people.
Kathy Copper, City resident, explained that she tries to attend most of the City Council meetings and
has a disability where she is in chronic pain. She has issues parking in the parking ramp. She mentioned
that the parking ramp indicated it was opened, so she took a ticket and went into the ramp. She found
the ramp was difficult to navigate and there were no available parking spots. She noted there does not
seem to be sufficient handicap parking. She asked how many handicapped parking spots there were in
the garage. Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich replied that there are
two handicap parking spots.
Ms. Copper replied it does not seem like suff icient parking for a brand new facility and asked who
could address this issue with her at a later date. Mayor Márquez Simula replied that a Staff member
would follow up with Ms. Copper and added that the ticket machine does not have a count when
multiple cars come through under one ticket, which is why the parking ramp did not register that it was
full.
Mayor Márquez Simula thanked everyone who spoke and explained that it brought tears to her eyes
that everyone was so respectful.
Alejandro Sota Bonilla, resident of Blaine, spoke from the audience to state that he would like to speak
at the next council meeting on this subject.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember James requested more information regarding item 9. Mayor Márquez Simula asked
that Interim City Manager Hansen elaborate on item 9 when he reviews the items instead of pulling
the item for a separate discussion.
Interim City Manager Hansen reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda. He explained that he would
provide more detail for both items 7 and 9 since they were related to each other. Item 7 is to update
the City’s Solid Waste Operating Policy (SWOP). The City has been both approving and updating the
SWOP since 2018, which helps guide the City in the program. It is before the Council tonight because
the location the City typically does composting is no longer accepting combined yard waste with food
waste and there is a cost impact. The SWOP update helps aligns the practice and the costs for
providing the service by separating yard waste and food organics.
Interim City Manager Hansen explained that item 9 is a contract for curbside organics. Based on a
survey that the City conducted, there is still a strong interest to provide curbside composting. The
contract will include picking up for curbside and purchasing containers in the seven- to ten-gallon
range for the service to pick up. There will be separate yard waste and separate organics. The Recycling
Coordinator wants to roll out the changes in April and have a two-year time frame to evaluate the
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effectiveness of it. It is a subscription service, so residents will need to contact the City in order to have
their food waste picked up.
Councilmember James noted that for item 13, under contract license, one license is listed at $0. She
asked why there was no cost for the registration. Community Development Director/Assistant City
Manager Chirpich replied that he did not know if it was a misprint or for a City-sponsored event where
fees are waived.
Councilmember James referenced item 9 and asked if $13.50 was the subsidized rate. Interim City
Manager Hansen replied the only thing that is subsidized will be for composting for food waste. The
yard waste cost is full price but the food waste price will be brought down because the City receives
grant funds for it.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
1. Approve the January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
2. Approve the January 29, 2024 Joint City Council School Board Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the January 29, 2024 Joint City Council School Board Meeting
minutes.
3. Approve the February 5, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the February 5, 2024 City Council School Board Meeting
minutes.
4. Accept the October 19, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the October 19, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes.
5. Accept the December 06, 2023 Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the December 6, 2023 Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
minutes.
6. Accept the September 5, and October 23, 2023 Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the September 5, and October 23, 2023 Regular EDA Meeting
Minutes.
7. Adopt Resolution 2024-16, Updating the Solid Waste Operating Policy (SWOP).
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-16, there being ample copies
available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-16, being a Resolution approving the updates for
the Solid Waste Operating Policy (SWOP).
8. Adopt Resolution 2024-017 being a Resolution Ordering Preparation of a Report for 2024
Alley Reconstruction.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-17, there being ample copies
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available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-17, being a Resolution ordering preparation of a
feasibility report for 2024 Alley Reconstruction, Project 2406.
9. Contract for Curbside Organics Collection Pilot Project.
MOTION: Move to approve a contract with Better Futures MN to conduct a pilot t est for
organics collection services; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same.
10. Capital Equipment Replacement of Unit #250: 4x4 7.3 Liter Cab and Chassis.
MOTION: Move to approve the acquisition of a 2024 Ford F-350 XLT 4x4 pickup truck
through alternative quotes from Midway Ford, along with necessary attachments from
state-contracted vendors, for a total expenditure of $85,000. Fund 431-5200-45150.
11. Capital Equipment Replacement of Unit #250: 4x4 7.3 Liter Cab and Chassis Upfit and
Accessories.
MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of one (1) Switch-n-go model 11-4016-15E-10T
system, truck bodies, and related accessories from Stonebrooke Equipment off of the State
of Minnesota Purchasing contract in the amount of $137,578.33, to be installed on new
2024 Ford F-550 XLT 4x4 7.3 Liter cab and chassis.
12. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
February 12, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance
Code.
13. License Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February
12th 2024, as presented.
14. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $2,651,461.38.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Consideration of Resolution 2024-011, Vacation of Existing Utility Easement Serving 1650
40th Avenue NE.
City Planner Boucher stated the City initiated the application and is proposing to vacate the
sanitary sewer easement because the current 30-foot easement incorporates more
additional property than what is required to maintain the sanitary sewer. Easement
vacations are subject to the required findings for easement vacations per 9.104J. Staff
confirmed with the City Engineer as well as the Pioneer engineer, who did the survey work,
that it encumbered more than just the sanitary sewer pipe.
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City Planner Boucher explained one easement that is serving 1650 40th Avenue NE is
proposed for vacation and is described with legal descriptions that are attached to the
report. All of the sanitary sewer easement is described in document number 177165. There
are two required findings that the City Council shall make before vacating a street, alley or
other public right-of-way. The first finding is that no private rights will be injured or
endangered as a result of the vacation. This requirement is correct and is an administrative
item. The other required finding is that the public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a
result of the vacation. No one is losing property and Staff feel that the criteria has been
met.
Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to close the
hearing and waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2024-011, there being ample copies
available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to recommend
that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2024-011, vacating the sanitary sewer
easement at 1650 40th Avenue NE as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
16. Consideration of Resolution 2024-012, a Variance for 1650 40th Avenue to allow an
attached garage within the Front Yard Residential Setback.
City Planner Boucher stated April Leaveck and Karen Thompson are requesting a variance
for a proposed attached garage to be located at 1650 40th Avenue NE. The City received a
residential variance application from the property owners to allow for a proposed attached
garage to encroach five feet, five inches into the required 25 -foot front yard setback per
9.109C. The City has been working with the property owner to replace an existing garage
with a larger garage that would abut or encroach within the front yard setback and upon
an area which required a vacation of the existing utility easement.
City Planner Boucher mentioned that upon review of the easement vacations, Staff
determined during the process that the applicant would require a variance to
accommodate the potential building. Variances are subject to the required findings for
variances per 9.104G.
City Planner Boucher noted that the property is a corner lot abutting a diagonal street with
unique setback requirements that apply to the subject property in relation to the
neighboring lots. The property technically does not have a rear lot line. City code states
that the lot line having the shortest dimension of street frontage is considered the front lot
line. At the time of construction in 1985, the street frontage along 40th Avenue NE was
considered the front. The front yard setback is 25 feet, the interior side lot line has a side
yard setback of five feet and the side along Johnson Street has a side yard setback of ten
feet. The attached garage is proposed to be located 20.4 feet from the north front property
line which is the exact same distance as the existing principal structure.
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City Planner Boucher explained that there are five findings of fact that are required to be
found before the City can grant approval for a variance. The City Council shall make each of
the following findings before granting a variance:
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, configuration, topography,
or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the
provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the
zoning ordinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a
reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance.
2. The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel
of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the
same zoning classifications
3. The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not
been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or
improvements in the vicinity.
City Planner Boucher stated that Staff have found that all of the findings for the variance
are met.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to close the
hearing and waive the reading of draft Resolution 2024-012, there being ample copies
available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adopt
Resolution 2024-012, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving a residential variance for 1650 40th Avenue NE to allow a five (5) foot, five (5)
inch encroachment of an attached garage into the front yard setback as presented. All
Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
17. Approve Purchase of 675 37th Avenue NE.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich stated that the
property, 675 37th Avenue NE has been previously discussed by the Council in a closed
executive session. The property is 1.7 acres, and is roughly an industrial zone site located
south of the City’s Municipal Service Center. It has been vacant and undeveloped for many
years and came onto the market at the time when the City was looking at different design
iterations for the potential redevelopment of the City’s Municipal Service Center. This
purchase would allow the potential of the City not having to close Madison Street NE . If the
City were to acquire the site, it would also open a variety of different and better design
alternatives to the City.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich explained that Staff
think this acquisition should be pursued by the City. He noted that on January 2, 2024, the
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City met in a closed executive session to discuss the item. The City is allowed to do this
when it involves discussing offers on real estate and negotiations related to the purchase of
property. During that meeting, the Council directed Staff to pursue the property under
certain parameters. Staff made an offer on the property. The list price for the site was
$1,078,000 and the City presented an initial offer of $700,000 , which was countered by the
seller at $900,000. The City responded with an offer of $875,000, which the seller declined.
The City accepted the offer contingent upon the City Council’s approval. He noted that the
potential costs of a roadway reconfiguration would cost more than the price for the
property.
Councilmember Jacobs explained the reason the Council is looking at purchasing the
property is that it ties into what the City needs to do for the Public Works location. It would
be to the City’s advantage to purchase the property. She added that there are no
apartments going into the property.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-15, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich noted there was a
slight change in the Resolution where it specifies which fund the City intends to
appropriate the money for this purchase. The fund is 411 and the project will reside in the
fund over the long term because it is where the City generates projects and holds land for
City-owned facilities. A copy of this amended Resolution had been provided to the Council
and the room.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt amended
Resolution 2024-15, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving purchase agreement to acquire the property located at 675 37th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Ordinances and Resolutions
18. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3815 2 ½ Street NE.
City Planner Boucher stated on January 31, 2024, the owner of 3815 2 ½ Street NE reached
out to the Community Development Department requesting an exemption from the single -
family rental density cap. Staff included in tonight’s meeting packet a copy of the letter
that staff received. City Planner Boucher noted that 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 da te 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
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must make an annual application to the City. No property owner shall hold a temporary
rental license for the same property for more than two consecutive years.”
City Planner Boucher explained that 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 2024-014 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.
Councilmember Buesgens asked if someone could share the supplemental information for
the resolution that was given to the Council by Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich asked Councilmember
Buesgens if she wanted a recap. Councilmember Buesgens replied that she would like a
recap that shows the history of the prop erty and its rental property.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich stated that Assistant
Fire Chief O’Brien provided additional background information on the licensing history that
was brought to the Council. In 2009, the property went into foreclosure and was purchased
out of foreclosure in 2012 by Al Saadon Muna. Later in 2012, it was licensed as a rental by
the same owner. There is a rental license history by that individual for the years 2012
through 2016. The licensing dropped off from the property in 2016. On March 10, 2016, an
inspection note was made stating that per the property owner, the property is vacant and
going up for sale. On November 15, 2019, the ownership of the property was transferred
by quit claim deed from owners Al Saadon Muna and Zahran Ziad to MAS Enterprises LLC.
The manager and agent was Ziad Zahran.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich noted that on January
27, 2020, an inspection note was made that states severe water problems were found in an
incident over the weekend and the property was found to be illegally occupied by tenants.
The inspection officer spoke with the property owner, who stated he would go to
Community Development to schedule the rental inspection to obtain a license. On January
30, 2020, Community Development Staff sent the owner an illegal rental letter
acknowledging that the property was in need of a license. On February 19, 2020 ,
Community Development records indicated that the property owner had not scheduled the
initial licensing inspection after the letter was sent.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich mentioned that on
February 20, 2020, an illegal rental investigation was opened by the Fire Department
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because the license had not been applied for. In the letter, a deadline of February 28, 2020,
was indicated to schedule the rental inspection with the Community Development
Department. On March 20, 2020, the City inspectors found that the property appeared
occupied and then on June 9, 2020, inspectors found that the property appeared to be
vacant. The illegal rental investigation was then closed.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted everything that was explained seems to be about a different
owner since the ownership was transferred to MAS Enterprises LLC in 2019 and then was
quit claim deed to Al Saadon Muna in 2021.
Councilmember Jacobs explained that the owner basically sold the property to themselves.
Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich replied that it was hard
to decipher without the Assistant Fire Chief present to help walk through some of those
details.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained it seemed that there were issues between the years 2019
and 2021. City Planner Boucher noted the applicant was present in the meeting for any
questions.
Councilmember Buesgens stated she spoke with Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien and he
mentioned the applicant had sold the property to themselves through an LLC and then
back to themselves again.
Councilmember Jacobs agreed and mentioned that she heard the same thing.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she would like to hear from the property owner.
Ozzy Zahran, landlord, stated the property owner is his father. Mayor Márquez Simula
asked if they were using the same property management company. She noted the history
is showing that the property management company is not able to take care of the water
leakage and the illegal renting situation. Mr. Zahran replied that his father became ill four
years ago and entrusted the property to a local property manage r in the area. That
particular property manager took advantage of the situation. He explained that the
situation and vacancy of the property was brought to his attention recently. He added that
it fell on his lap to take responsibility since his father has been bedridden. He apologized
because he rented the property in January and assumed that there was a valid rental
license on the property. His father also assumed that the property manager kept the rental
license up-to-date. He explained that once he received the notice, he went to the City and
filled out all of the forms that were required and explained the situation. He added that he
is a property owner of several properties in North Minneapolis and St. Paul and would be
happy to show his track record of being on top of things.
Councilmember James asked what city the owner resided in. Mr. Zahran replied that he
resides in Brooklyn Park. Councilmember James asked if Mr. Zahran resided in Columbia
Heights. Mr. Zahran replied that he did not. Councilmember James asked if the rental
property was for an additional income. Mr. Zahran replied that it was.
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Councilmember Jacobs expressed her concern that throughout the last six years, the
property has been in flux of a rental license, not being licensed, and having occupants
without a license. She expressed her sympathies for Mr. Zahran father’s health and noted
that as a business owner, it is his responsibility to stay on top of their business, even if
there is a management company since the owner of the property is held liable for any
issues. She added her concern of the sale of the property going back and forth between the
same people. Mr. Zahran replied that he was not aware of the history of the sale but
moving forward it would not be a continued pattern.
Councilmember Jacobs noted that the property had been rented in January without Mr.
Zahran seeing if there was a rental license on the property even while knowing that the
property management company was negligent. Mr. Zahran replied they were unware that
the property management company was negligent until they realized that there was no
rental license.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if he was unaware that the property management company
was not operating correctly since 2016. Mr. Zahran replied that it was news to him and that
he is new to the discussions with his father. He added that he would like to do what he
could to resolve the issue with the City.
City Planner Boucher explained that while working with the applicant, it seems that his
timeline of when he approached the City was immediately after he received the notice at
his door.
Councilmember Buesgens asked Mr. Zahran if he was aware of what was happening at the
property after it was no longer licensed between 2016 and 2020. Mr. Zahran replied that
he was unaware of the history during that time and he started to take responsibility in
January 2024.
Councilmember James thanked Mr. Zahran for being at the meeting. She commented that
the purpose of the rental cap is to reduce how many homes are not available for purchase
with the exemptions of those who have family that live in it or plan to live in it again. She
explained that since it is a property that was purchased to rent, she believes it is outside of
the exemption guidelines.
Councilmember Spriggs agreed with the comments of Councilmember James and added
that the rental exemptions are for someone who is in a special circumstance that is
needing short-term income to cover something else or plan to return to the property. He
explained that he does not believe it fits in th ose parameters so he will not be in favor of
granting an exemption.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2024-014, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
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Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt
Resolution 2024-014, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 3815 2 ½
Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. All Nays, Motion Failed 5-0.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Councilmember Buesgens congratulated Tasty’s that was voted Readers Choice awards in the Life
Newspaper, noting Crestview and the City’s Top Value Liquor store were also awarded. She noted that
in the Minneapolis Saint Paul Magazine, three Columbia Heights businesses were highlighted as a way
to spend an afternoon or evening. The Heights Theater, Jimmy’s pool hall, and Miller’s were featured.
She attended the Sensible Land Use Coalition and toured the West Rock Paper Mil l. She added that she
also attended the City Council and School Board meetings, the local government meeting for Anoka,
the City official’s quarterly meeting, the retirement for Police Officer Paul, SnowBLAST, the kick offs for
those involved with the City, and stories from Palestinian neighbors at First Lutheran Church. She
noted that Mary Kunesh included a reminder in her newsletter to check out tax refunds that residents
can get for their property taxes and there are also rebates for electrical vehicles. For those who are
interested in helping pollinators, the State if providing lawns to legumes applications and are currently
opened.
Councilmember James stated she attended a retirement worship service for Chaplain Bob Lyndes of
Crestview and the swearing in ceremony for two new Columbia Heights Police Officers. She completed
the Board of Appeal and Equalization training with the Minnesota Department of Revenue. She
attended the joint City Council and School Board meeting where safety concerns were raised regarding
49th Avenue in front of Columbia Heights Academy. She met with a few people including the City
Engineer. The City Engineer and the Anoka County Engineer are willing to do what they can but a
solution may take some time. In the meantime, drivers are being asked to be careful during the drop
off and pick up times in the area. She attended the Anoka County Elected Officials meeting,
SnowBLAST, stories from our Palestinian Neighbors, and the Teach In held at the Church of All Nations
to hear from Palestinian schools and Jewish scholars. She was able to visit the Capitol for the first day
of the legislative session.
Councilmember Jacobs mentioned that she attended some of the same meetings mentioned by other
Councilmembers and SnowBLAST. She made the following statement: “On February 9, 2024, the State
Supreme Court of Minnesota determined that malfeasance nor nonfeasance were met, the meter
required to execute a recall election in the State of Minnesota. By the ruling of the hi ghest court in the
State, I will legally and ethically remain a member of this Council for at least the next nine and a half
months. It is my expectation and entitlement, by the ruling of that higher court, that the bias ed
behaviors, disregard, accusations and perpetuation of lies directed at and about me, all documented,
will immediately cease. I look forward to the respect and treatment equal to that given to every other
Councilmember sitting at this dais. Finally, I’d want to extend my deepest gratitude to all those that
stood by me for the past 19 months. Words cannot convey the appreciation both I and my husband
have for your belief in me, your kindness, and your support. To say thank you just is simply not enough.”
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Councilmember Spriggs noted that he attended SnowBLAST, the work session, the Library Board
meeting, and a meeting with multiple State Representatives and Senators from across the Twin Cities
regarding affordable housing concerns.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained that with very short notice, the City was given the update to cancel
the special election. She thanked the Staff for pivoting and being able to work through setting up the
election and also getting the information out to the community that it had been canc eled. She
especially thanked the City Clerk for coordinating all of the work with the community, with Staff, and
Public Works. She noted that not only was it a lot of work, but it cost the City a lot of money. She
thanked all of the schools, churches, and other buildings that are used for public elections as they had
to cancel events and reschedule their programming for the election. She expressed her appreciation
for the communications team to get the information out. She noted the community involvement in
getting information out as well as running for Councilmember.
Mayor Márquez Simula reported that she attended a Regional Council of Mayors meeting, a Polish
American Cultural Institute of Minnesota event, the stories of our Palestinian neighbors at First
Lutheran Church, prayer at the Columbia Heights Mosque, and the Anoka County Virtual Breakfast
meeting. She spent three days at the Minnesota History Center as a part of a St. Paul Capitol Mall focus
group. She commented on a survey to provide feedback on what community members would like to
see at the Capitol Mall. She stated the new Saint Anthony Mayor toured the Columbia Heights City
Hall, and together they wrote a letter supporting the Silverwood programming at the park a nd sent it
to the Silverwood Board. She attended the Fire Department Association meeting, a meeting with
Senator Tina Smith’s staff, a Rotary meeting, the Council work session, SnowBLAST, Community Coffee,
and the retirement party for Paul Bonesteel. She emceed the Anoka County elected leaders meeting
and attended the joint Council and School Board meeting, the swearing in for the two new Police
Officers, and the virtual Latin governors’ meeting. In addition, she hosted an infrastructure meeting for
Congresswoman Omar and Representative Koegel, and attended the Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting.
Mayor Márquez Simula explained that on September 21, 2024, the Columbia Heights Pride Festival will
be held at Kodiak Park. On March 2, 2024, CoHi Con, a gaming convention, would be held at Murzyn
Hall from 10 am until midnight. Next week, on Thursday at 2 pm, Coffee with a Cop will be held at the
Legends Apartment building.
Report of the City Manager
Interim City Manager Hansen thanked Staff and the residents for supporting SnowBLAST. He added
that the newsletter is completed and will be mailed out this week and an enewsletter is available by
calling the City or going to the City’s website to sign up. He noted the two parks that were voted best
parks were Huset Park and Silver Lake Beach took second place.
COMMUNITY FORUM
This item was considered prior to the Consent Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:54 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Item 1.
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula.
Members present: Marquez Simula, Buesgens, Jacobs, Spriggs and James.
Others Present: Aaron Chirpich (Community Development Director), Sara Ion (City Clerk)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ELECTION OF OFFICERS-
The original purpose of the HRA was to oversee the operation and management of a U.S. Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) supported multifamily rental housing facility known as Parkview Villa
North and South. On September 28th, 2015, the HRA officially sold Parkview Villa North and South to
Aeon, a non-profit housing organization.
Since Parkview Villa North and South were the last two properties owned by the HRA, the HRA
adopted amended operational bylaws in 2016 to no longer hold regularly scheduled meetings. At the
same time the HRA designated all housing and redevelopment duties to the EDA. Due to ongoing
audit and reporting requirements mandated by HUD, the HRA is required to remain an entity even
though it no longer owns or operates any property.
Pursuant to the bylaws of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”),
officers are required to be elected annually. The 2022 HRA officers that served are as follows:
- Chair – Connie Buesgens
- Vice Chair – Kt Jacobs
- Secretary/Treasurer – Amáda Márquez Simula
In order for an HRA Commissioner to be considered for an officer position, an HRA Commissioner
must be nominated by another commissioner, or by themself.
1. Chair
a. Please provide all nominations for President of the HRA.
b. Vote individually for each nominated member.
c. The member with the most votes is declared the President of the HRA by the
Executive Director.
2. Vice Chair
a. Please provide all nominations for Vice President of the HRA.
b. Vote individually for each nominated member.
c. The member with the most votes is declared the Vice President of the HRA by the
Executive Director.
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3. Secretary-Treasurer
a. Please provide all nominations for Treasurer of the HRA.
b. Vote individually for each nominated member.
c. The member with the most votes is declared the Treasurer of the HRA by the
Executive Director.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Buesgens asked the question when is the HRA done?
Aaron Chirpich responded that it does not end once the reporting requirements are finished.
Buesgens then asked if the city could retain the HRA levy once the HRA has completed its recording
requirements?
Aaron Chirpich explained that he spoke with the finance director and without reviewing statute the
director was certain that the city could continue to utilize that levy, and that at that time it may be
wise to not disband the HRA as it could be reestablished in the future.
Márquez Simula asked for any nominations for chair.
Buesgens nominated James for chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Márquez Simula
seconded the nomination.
Jacobs nominated Spriggs for chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, there was no
second.
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Márquez Simula to elect James as chair of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED
The new chair Rachel James took over for the remainder of the meeting.
Buesgens nominated Spriggs for Vice Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by James to elect Spriggs as Vice Chair of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED
Márquez Simula nominated Buesgens as Secretary-Treasurer of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
Motion by Márquez Simula, seconded by Spriggs to elect Buesgens as Secretary-Treasurer of the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED
2023 Officers are as follows:
Rachel James is Chair
Justice Spriggs is Vice Chair
Connie Buesgens is Secretary-Treasurer
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CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve the minutes of the regular HRA Meeting of May 2, 2022.
Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED
Motion by Márquez Simula, seconded by Buesgens to Adjourn the February 27, 2023, meeting of the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED
Adjourn
Respectfully submitted,
Mitchell Forney
Community Development Coordinator
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Item 2.
ITEM: Accept December 12, 2023 Sustainability Commission Minutes
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Interim City Engineer / February 21,
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
X_Sustainable
BACKGROUND: The December 12, 2023 Sustainability Commission minutes were approved by
the Sustainability Commission at the February 15, 2024 meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to accept the December 12, 2023 Sustainability Commission minutes.
ATTACHMENT: December 12, 2023 Sustainability Commission Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE February 26, 2024
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
City Hall—Central Place Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
6:00 PM
APPROVED MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ahmadvand at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Commissioners Ahmadvand, Evenson, Finkelson, Groseth, Jensen Christen,
Johnson, Kurek, LaPlante, Leoni-Helbacka
Staff present: Sulmaan Khan, Interim City Engineer
Liam Genter, Urban Forestry Specialist
David Cullen, Interim Public Works Director
Sue Chapman, Administrative Assistant
Staff absent: Andrew Boucher, City Planner
Council Liaison: Connie Buesgens
Residents Present: Grant Carlson, 3987 Polk Street
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Ahmadvand to approve the minutes of November 14, 2023 as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Complete Streets Policy Brief Update
Khan advised there is a draft proposal in progress. The next step will be to take it to a City Council work
session. Many of the items in the policy impact the engineering group as far as projects and developing
those projects, so he would like to take more time for review as we may need to change our processes.
He wants to be sure when the policy goes into effect that we are implementing the policy and how we do
business to make it successful. His goal is to have it put together for the February work session.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Ahmadvand to take the Complete Streets Policy ordinance to a City
Council work session for review. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
Khan distributed a rough draft copy of the City of Columbia Heights Environmentally Preferable
Purchasing Policy for commissioners to review. The intent of the policy is for the City of Columbia Heights
to purchase more environmentally preferable goods and services in several different areas where this
type of policy would apply. Staff looked at several cities that are currently on Step 3 of the GreenStep
program to see what’s included in their policies to get an idea for the City of Columbia Heights policy.
Commissioners should review, provide comments/feedback, and ask questions.
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Evenson questioned the City Sustainability Coordinator listed under B. Responsible Parties. Is this part
of the City Planner’s position or will the city be hiring someone. Khan advised that currently city staff;
himself, Boucher, Genter, are all considered Sustainability Coordinators.
The Sustainability Commission can add, edit, change, etc. anything they want in the policy and bring it
to the next meeting. The City does have a purchasing policy but nothing sustainability related.
Khan will send a digital version of the policy to commissioners for markup to bring to the next meeting
for review. The next step will be to take the policy to a work session and then to the City Council for
approval.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Meet and Greet with Public Works Director, David Cullen
At the last meeting commissioners were interested in meeting the Public Works Directo r. David Cullen,
Interim Public Works Director, was introduced and gave a brief overview of his job history and years
with the city. He touched upon operations as well as several items the Public Works department has
accomplished to improve efficiency and sustainability and answered questions from commissioners.
4. Potential Grant Opportunities Discussion (LEAP, HUD Green Retrofit Programs, Climate
Pollution Reduction, etc.)
Ahmadvand feels potential grant opportunities is something the commission could look at and report to
the city. They could look through grant opportunities as a group and then pick one or two to focus on.
Evenson suggested compiling a list of all grant opportunities in one report by category.
Khan passed out an article about Warren, MN. The city used drones with thermal sensors to map its
heat-leaking homes and local buildings. This is something that is fiscally feasible with a grant.
LaPlante advised that the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment has an extension
program for students, especially undergrads, to work in sustainability locally. The University pays a
stipend and there’s no cost to the city. A lot of local cities such as Roseville a nd Vadnais Heights are
involved. An intern could be assigned to a project. There are currently more interns than they have
places to send them.
Khan advised the commission can make recommendations and decide on grants that they feel would
benefit the city, based on needs they see within the city. City staff can help with submitting the grants.
There’s many ways to apply for grants but in the end, it will need to come from the city. However, the
Sustainability Commission plays a big role in recommending and helping with grants.
Commissioners would like to keep their own master grant list but currently do not have a place with
shared access. In the interim, they will send grant opportunities to Khan who will keep a master
spreadsheet and include it in the monthly agenda. He will check with the IT Department about setting
up some type of shared access so commissioners can collaborate and review and edit documents.
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5. Partners in Energy.
Councilmember Buesgens stated commissioners should discuss this and then ask for a motion for her
to introduce it at the January 2nd work session. However, if we go ahead with this, there is a deadline.
Khan advised the City can probably take care of the application, but if Columbia Heights is accepted
into this program it will require champions to help develop and implement the energy action plan, and
members of the Sustainability Commission could be champions as well. This is probably the biggest
question for this group. A champion’s time involvement is estimated to be 100 hours. Once accepted
into the program, Xcel Energy will organize preliminary meetings to build the framework to launch
energy action planning workshops. Anticipate 6-8 weeks for preparation, 20-26 weeks for development
of the plan, and then there is an 18-month collaboration period to implement strategies. Kurek asked
if the champion could be a team. Khan feels this is a possibility. Ideally, a member from the
community will be identified and a group of local participants will need to be identified and be involved
with developing the plan.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. Councilmember Buesgens stated
she is here to support this group. Taking this item to the work session on January 2nd would mainly be
to introduce the plan and make the council aware of what it is all about. Once we obtain their support,
commissioners can move forward with completing the application and submitting it.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Kurek, to move forward with having Council Liaison, Connie
Buesgens, introduce the Partners in Energy plan at the January 2, 2024 City Council Work Session.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. GreenCorps Host Site.
The Minnesota GreenCorps is a program coordinated by the MN Pollution Control Agency. This does
relate to the Institute on the Environment and there is no cost to the city. Each year the program
places AmeriCorps members with host site organizations around the state to help communities
increase resilience to climate change. Members serve full-time at their host sites for 11 months, from
mid-September through mid-August, to help with sustainability-related projects. Each member serves
on a project in one of four focus areas: air pollutant reduction; community readiness and outreach;
green infrastructure improvements; and waste reduction, recycling, and organics management.
This is a great way to get additional help at no cost to the city. Community Development would most
likely be managing that person. The commission needs to figure out their priorities and stay within the
focus areas before moving forward with this. Would need to apply no later than mid-March for
someone to be onboard by mid-September. Will keep this as a standing item for discussion at the next
meeting.
Motion by Evenson, seconded by Jensen Christen to move forward with selecting one of the four focus
areas to move forward with the Minnesota GreenCorps program. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Other Business
Councilmember Buesgens stated the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has a citizen
advisory board that only meets two or three times a year. They advise on small private projects such as
rain gardens or landscaping and water drainage issues, etc. The group consists of some very interesting
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people. We have not had a representative from Columbia Heights on the board for over a year. If anyone
is interested or knows anyone in the community that might be interested, please let her know.
Sustainability members had previously expressed interest in a joint meeting with the Park & Recreation
Commission. They meet the third Wednesday of every month. Khan advised they will figure out a
future meeting date.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Kurek, seconded by Evenson to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Chapman, Administrative Assistant
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Item 3.
ITEM: Approve Permit for the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
DEPARTMENT: Police BY/DATE: Chief Lenny Austin/Feb 20, 2024
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The Columbia Heights Lions are again sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day parade to be held in the evening hours of
Saturday, March 16th, 2024. The parade will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. and is expected to last less than
an hour. Traffic control will be handled by a combination of police department staff and volunteers from the
above organization. Traffic barriers along the route will be provided by Warnin g Lites, an independent
contractor. The costs of the traffic barriers will be paid by the parade organizers.
A staging area for the parade participants will be on the 4000 block of Van Buren St NE. The parade route will
begin on 40th Avenue at Van Buren St; west on 40th Avenue to 5th St; south on 5th St; end at 5th St/Mill St. The
Lions Club will be providing insurance coverage in line with city policy for the event.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the
St. Patrick’s Day Parade pending confirmation of proper insurance coverage, and submission of a satisfactory
volunteer traffic direction plan to the police department.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Department to issue a parade permit for the St. Patrick’s Day
Parade, contingent on the above conditions, to be held on Saturday, March 16 th, 2024, beginning at 5:30
p.m. for the following streets: 40th Avenue at Van Buren Street; west on 40th Avenue to 5th Street; south on
5th Street; end at 5th Street/Mill Street.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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Item 4.
ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2024-19 Accepting The Feasibility Report For Concrete Alley Reconstruction And
Ordering The Public Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 2406
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Interim City Engineer / February 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 developed preliminary plans and prepared the draft Feasibility Report for Alley Reconstruction of the
following alleys:
1. Jackson to Van Buren Streets, 163’ North of 40th to 41st Avenues
2. Van Buren Street to Central Avenue, 490’ South of 41st to 41st Avenues
3. Monroe to Quincy Streets, 44th to 45th Avenues
4. Polk to Taylor Streets, 46th to 47th Avenues
5. Taylor to Fillmore Streets, 46th to 47th Avenues
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
Staff is currently in the process of developing construction plans for reconstruction of the alleys mentioned
above. Plans and specifications for this project is anticipated to be complete in April 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Attached is the Feasibility Report that details the scope of work. Particular issues are summarized below:
1. Rehabilitation Strategy:
These existing bituminous alleys have severely deteriorated and are requiring more extensive maintenance
each year, especially in the spring. Current City standards have established new or reconstructed alleys to be
concrete construction with an inverse crown which facilitates drainage at the center of the alley. The
advantages of concrete are longer design life, ease and ability to construct and maintain an inverse crown, and
lower maintenance costs.
2. Utility Construction:
Storm sewer extensions may be required to correct drainage issues and improve the collection system.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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3. Assessment Methodology:
Alleys are assessed to the benefitted properties on a parcel basis. Single family and duplex units are
subsidized, based on the funds available, and/or past practice. Commercial, multi -family, and industrial
properties pay 100% of the assessment cost consistent with our current street rehabilitation assessing pol icy.
4. Scope of Work: (please reference attached map)
These five alleys are proposed to be constructed with 11’ - 12’ wide concrete. Adjacent bituminous and
concrete driveways and turf will be restored to match the new alley grade.
5. Financing:
The estimated construction costs are as follows:
1. Alley reconstruction: $1,200,000
2. Utilities: $ **
The costs and associated funding for utility work (**) will be further developed during the final design.
Financing for the project will be a combination of infrastructure funds, utility funds, and assessments to
benefitted properties. It should be noted that the original 20-year cost projection for the Street Rehabilitation
Program did not include alleys. Alleys are not eligible for reimbursement under the State Aid funding system.
6. Past Assessments:
Properties on Jackson Street from 40th to 41st Avenues had a street assessment for a partial reconstruction on
Jackson Street and on 41st Avenue in 2022.
Properties on the northern half of Van Buren Street and the northern half of Central Avenue between 40 th and
41st Avenues had a street assessment for a mill and overlay on 41st Avenue in 2022.
Properties on the northern half of Polk Street, the northern half of Taylor Street, and the northern half of
Fillmore Street between 46th and 47th Avenues had a street assessment for a mill and overlay on 47 th Avenue
in 2022.
7. Meeting Dates:
Staff has proposed the following meeting dates:
Resident Informational Meeting: March 20, 2024
Public Improvement Hearing: March 26, 2024
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-19, there being ample copies available for the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-19, being a resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for
Concrete Alley Reconstruction, City Project No. 2406, and ordering the Public Improvement Hearing
beginning at 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2024.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution 2024-19
Feasibility Report
Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to reconstruct select alleys in the city that
have not been constructed under the alley program, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-17, a report has been prepared by the City Engineer with
reference to the Program, and the following alley(s):
Jackson Street to Van Buren Street, 163’ North of 40th Avenue to 41st Avenue
Van Buren Street to Central Avenue, 490’ South of 41st Avenue to 41st Avenue
Monroe Street to Quincy Street, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue
Polk Street to Taylor Street, 46th Avenue to 47th Avenue
Taylor Street to Fillmore Street, 46th Avenue to 47th Avenue
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible,
necessary and cost-effective, and
Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on February 26, 2024.
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 Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Council will consider the improvement of such alleys in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting or benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the
improvement of $1,200,000.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 26th day of March, 2024 in
the City Council Chambers at 3989 Central Avenue NE at 6:00 P.M. and the City Clerk shall give
mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 26th day of February 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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City of Columbia Heights
FEASIBILITY REPORT
FOR
2024 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT 2406
FEBRUARY 2024
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-706-3700
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2024 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
PROJECT NUMBER 2406
LOCATION: JACKSON TO VAN BUREN STREETS, 163’ NORTH OF 40TH TO 41ST AVENUES
VAN BUREN STREET TO CENTRAL AVENUE, 490’ SOUTH OF 41ST TO 41ST AVENUES
MONROE TO QUINCY STREETS, 44TH TO 45TH AVENUES
POLK TO TAYLOR STREETS, 46TH TO 47TH AVENUES
TAYLOR TO FILLMORE STREETS, 46TH TO 47TH AVENUES
This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed alley reconstruction.
IMPROVEMENTS: Alley Reconstruction –
Removal of existing surfacing and underlying materials as necessary to
accommodate construction, granular sub-base if needed, 6” of new aggregate
base, 8” of new concrete surfacing and restoration of adjacent driveways and
turf areas.
Utility Construction –
Storm sewer improvements as required to improve the collection system.
INITIATION: City Council in accordance with the Alley Rehabilitation Policy.
OWNERS The location of each alley is described below and shown on the attached map.
BENEFITTING: The total number of parcels is 90.
OWNERS Alley Reconstruction
ABUTTING 1. Jackson to Van Buren Streets, 163’ North of 40th to 41st Avenues (13)
AND IMPACTED: 2. Van Buren Street to Central Avenue, 490’ South of 41st to 41st Avenues (15)
3. Monroe to Quincy Streets, 44th to 45th Avenues (19)
4. Polk to Taylor Streets, 46th to 47th Avenues (22)
5. Taylor to Fillmore Streets, 46th to 47th Avenues (21)
ISSUES: The following is a study of the key project issues.
Alley Reconstruction
The alley right of way is typically 14’ wide. The proposed alleys would consist of a
11’ - 12’ cross section, with concrete surfacing.
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Condition
All of the alleys have bituminous surfacing. These alleys need significant pothole
patching each spring and at times throughout the summer/fall months. The
alleys were constructed in the early 1960s.
Width
Alley width is constrained in certain locations due to existing utility poles. Alley
width for the various alleys will be either 11’ or 12’ to accommodate existing
infrastructure.
Utilities
Where needed, storm sewer improvements will be made by extending the pipe
and adding catch basins.
FEASIBILITY: The proposed improvement project is necessary to provide consistency with the
alley reconstruction policy, cost-effective with the inclusion of partial city
funding for construction and utility work, and technically feasible as prescribed
in the construction recommendations found elsewhere in this report. The
project and project elements should be implemented as proposed in this study.
The improvements, once completed, will provide a benefit to the properties
served.
SCHEDULE: Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer of 2024, with substantial
completion occurring in the Fall of 2024.
Council orders Feasibility Report Feb 12, 2024
Council receives Feasibility Report and Orders Public Improvement Hearing Feb 26, 2024
Public Informational Meeting prior to Public Improvement Hearing Mar 20, 2024
Public Improvement Hearing and Council Orders Public Improvement Project Mar 26, 2024
Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids Apr 8, 2024
Bid Opening May 1, 2024
Council Awards Contract May 13, 2024
Begin Construction Jul 8, 2024
Construction Completed Sep 30, 2024
FINANCING: Financing would be a combination of assessments to benefitted properties,
infrastructure and utility funds.
The estimated construction costs are as follows:
Type of Construction Construction Cost
Alley Reconstruction - Concrete $1,200,000
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Overhead costs reflect a flat fee of 10% of the construction cost included in the
total amount as Engineering and Administration costs.
Percentages proposed to be assessed for alley reconstruction are consistent with
the assessment policy. Utility work performed as part of the project will be paid
for from the appropriate utility fund.
ASSESSMENT: Assessments will be in accordance with the City’s Alley Rehabilitation resolution,
policy and past practice. Assessments can be based on a per foot basis or a
parcel basis. Following the other Zone and Alley assessment policies,
assessments would be on a parcel basis. This assumes that all parcels benefit
equally for the strategy adjacent to their property.
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2024 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NO. 2406
2024 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
I. ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
JACKSON TO VAN BUREN STREETS, 163’ NORTH OF 40TH TO 41ST AVENUES
VAN BUREN STREET TO CENTRAL AVENUE, 490’ SOUTH OF 41ST TO 41ST AVENUES
MONROE TO QUINCY STREETS, 44TH TO 45TH AVENUES
POLK TO TAYLOR STREETS, 46TH TO 47TH AVENUES
TAYLOR TO FILLMORE STREETS, 46TH TO 47TH AVENUES
CONCRETE ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
Estimated Cost: $ 1,200,000
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ITEM: License Agenda
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 2/23/24
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 February 26th, 2024, City Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for 2024: contractor license, tree service contractor’s license, and liquor/beer/wine
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 February 26th 2024, as
presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. License Agenda 02-26-2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE 02/26/2024
45
Item 6.
TO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 26, 2024
*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application
Contractor Licenses – 2024
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
RESOURCE GROUP
6161 GOLDEN VALLEY RD, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN $80
Tree Services Contractors License – 2024
*VITAL TREE SERVICE LLC 474 BLUEBIRD LN, WOODBURY, MN $80
Liquor/Wine/Beer License – 2024
*IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 4030 JACKSON ST NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $100
*RAIL WERKS BREWING DEPOT 4055 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $600
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Item 6.
ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien,
February 26, 2024
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND:
Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing license applications.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 26, 2024, in
that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
ATTACHMENT:
Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 2-26-24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
47
Item 7.
48
Item 7.
ITEM: Review of Bills.
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: February 26, 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 $927,869.33.
ATTACHMENT(S):
List of Claims
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
58.00 101.1110.43105HOUSING MARKET UPDATE-BUESGENSWELLS FARGO CREDIT CARD024171077(E)MAIN02/15/2024
30.00 101.1110.44376PRIZE-HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST 2024000000721077(E)
21.00 101.1110.44376TOTES FOR CIVIC EVENTS01129Q1077(E)
216.20 101.1110.44376STRAW BALES FOR SNOWBLAST4009173359091077(E)
27.94 101.1940.42171LIGHT,PHONE CORD,COFFEE SYRUP,TEA113-2033343-29562261077(E)
9.99 101.1940.42171BADGE REELS113-2557349-65818481077(E)
17.96 101.1940.42175LIGHT,PHONE CORD,COFFEE SYRUP,TEA113-2033343-29562261077(E)
35.58 101.2100.42000DRY ERASE BOARD112-1151627-80514091077(E)
35.58 101.2100.42000DRY ERASE WHITE BOARD112-5429696-05386441077(E)
33.76 101.2100.42000DAWN DISHWASHING SOAP111-2753323-08434421077(E)
177.89 101.2100.420003 PHONE SHOULDER RESTS, 10 LAPTOP STANDS111-8483108-69514391077(E)
86.03 101.2100.42000DESKTOP REF SYSTEM-PIEHN111-0363924-40370061077(E)
(35.58)101.2100.42000REFUND-DAMAGED/RETURNED WHITE BOARD112-9069453-80410011077(E)
579.00 101.2100.42010ALL-IN-ONE PRODUCTION SOLUTION-PODCASTING111-1359653-5877271077(E)
29.15 101.2100.42170TICKETS-010924 BB GAME23461077(E)
29.15 101.2100.42170TICKETS-CHHS BBALL GAME 01022423051077(E)
110.69 101.2100.42170SUPPLIES-MOBILE FIELD FORCE RESPONDERS111-9865339-80834051077(E)
683.11 101.2100.42170SUPPLIES-MOBILE FIELD FORCE RESPONSE TEAMOR4438751077(E)
218.69 101.2100.42170SUPPLIES-MOBILE FIELD FORCE RESPONSE TEAM1881891077(E)
14.73 101.2100.42170TICKETS-TOMBERS & MILLER 12-15-23 GAME21251077(E)
14.73 101.2100.42170TICKETS-WEISSER & VAUGHN 01-02-24 GAME20861077(E)
7.52 101.2100.42170TICKETS-DUNCAN 121523 GAMES20851077(E)
461.98 101.2100.42170TASMANIAN TIGER 1ST RESPONDER MOVE ON MKII254705641077(E)
203.60 101.2100.4217110 UNIVERSAL RADIO HOLSTER CASES112-5858978-60986371077(E)
307.80 101.2100.42171DRY ERASE MARKERS/BOARD,RAPID CHARGER-MOTOROLA RADIO112-9069453-80410011077(E)
149.97 101.2100.421713 FIRST RESPONDER DOOR STOPS112-0866033-52338251077(E)
23.97 101.2100.421713 SHOE POLISH APPLICATOR BRUSHES111-1697262-58218281077(E)
50.87 101.2100.42171DUCT TAPE & RED LIGHT STICKS-MOBILE FIELD FORCE111-3141671-54858521077(E)
207.10 101.2100.42175FOOD-BB MENTORING PROGRAM8551521077(E)
197.05 101.2100.42175FOOD-BB MENTORING PROGRAM238572785349427201077(E)
160.51 101.2100.42175LUNCH-BASKETBALL PROGRAM232324751284142091077(E)
174.21 101.2100.42175PIZZA-BBALL PROGRAM404531077(E)
423.71 101.2100.42175DINNER-MAC APPRECIATION MEETING0059731077(E)
600.00 101.2100.430505 MANDATORY CHECK-INS25741077(E)
259.00 101.2100.43105HOW TO PREDICT VIOLENCE COURSE-S.TOMBERS912551077(E)
82.00 101.2100.44030TIME IQ SUBSC 0106-02052420240106-0007231077(E)
0.33 101.2100.44310TAB REGISTRATION FOR PD #8213031986001077(E)
1.16 101.2100.44310TABS FOR PD #8232 #82331744575851077(E)
72.40 101.2100.44330MPPOA DUES-CAPT MARKHAM010224 DUES1077(E)
206.28 101.2100.44330MPPOA LEGAL DEFENSE FUND-CAPT MARKHAM010224 LDF1077(E)
190.00 101.2100.443302024 IACP MEMBERSHIP DUES, CAPT MARKHAM03198221077(E)
477.00 101.2100.44330MEMBERSHIP 2024, CHIEF AUSTIN150041077(E)50
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
91.94 101.2100.44390POST LICENSE JOSEPH POUBLANCMLSPOS0001368391077(E)
91.94 101.2100.44390POST LICENSE MANUEL ALVAREZMLSPOS0001368371077(E)
15.25 101.2100.44390TAB REGISTRATION FOR PD #8213031986001077(E)
54.00 101.2100.44390TABS FOR PD #8232 #82331744575851077(E)
175.00 101.2100.44390DRONE TEST-OFCR DOUGALL1ZMJD1361077(E)
5.00 101.2100.44390FAA LICENSE FOR MAVIC 3T DRONE34AECP31077(E)
308.69 101.2200.42171OXYGEN SENSOR 112-5505506-28474661077(E)
84.00 101.2200.42180HAZ MAT COURSE BOOK GDOWD112-0531639-18746451077(E)
78.04 101.2200.42180FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INSTRUCTOR COURSE BOOK112-7061117-84998321077(E)
43.10 101.2200.43320FUEL90820231077(E)
36.45 101.2300.420003M TAPE SHEETS 114-8659517-21522241077(E)
33.90 101.3100.42171DATE STAMP113-4225621-55042641077(E)
225.00 101.3100.43105ASPHALT REHAB CONF LL,SK,BL7886651077(E)
420.00 101.3100.431052024 CEAM CONFERENCE-S. KHAN2024CMNNLCNFRIZA004V1077(E)
560.00 101.3121.42010WIRELESS BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM1083851077(E)
71.97 101.3121.42171APPLE AIR TAGS114-6846825-77682021077(E)
117.83 101.3121.42171CUP HLDR MOUNT,AIR TAG MOUNT,WIRE ADAPTER114-0066194-46986681077(E)
69.99 101.3121.42171RECHARGABLE BATTERY PACK114-2694161-12314051077(E)
20.00 101.3121.44330CHATGPT PLUS SUBSC 01/07-02/0787A891F4-00051077(E)
16.66 101.3170.421712024 MONTHLY PLANNER112-7778183-63986011077(E)
21.97 101.5000.42000YEARLY PLANNERS FOR REC STAFF112-3520849-86034501077(E)
99.02 101.5004.42170BEADS CRAFT STICKS, CUP SLEEVES-SANTA EVENT112-4439567-41330471077(E)
4.99 101.5004.42170SUPPLIES,PRIZES-SANTA EVENT01418Q1077(E)
139.90 101.5004.42170PLAYSCRIPTS FOR WINTER THEATER23199741077(E)
17.50 101.5004.42170DIGITAL ESCRIPT ACCESS WINTER PLAY 23199731077(E)
69.97 101.5004.42171COFFEE CUPS W/ LIDS112-3651297-94842041077(E)
183.62 101.5004.42175SUPPLIES,PRIZES-SANTA EVENT01418Q1077(E)
76.22 101.5004.42175COOKIES,WATER,COCOA-SANTAS CITY TOUR 01917Q1077(E)
4.95 101.5040.42170FOOD & SUPPLIES-SENIOR IN HOUSE ACTIVITIES1201041077(E)
43.08 101.5040.42175SNACK-SENIOR ACTIVITIES0150141077(E)
84.29 101.5040.42175FOOD & SUPPLIES-SENIOR IN HOUSE ACTIVITIES1201041077(E)
43.15 101.5040.42175FOOD SUPPLIES-IN HOUSE ACTIVITIES01280Q1077(E)
13.76 101.5040.44200LUNCH OUTING WITH SENIORS100271077(E)
15.12 101.5040.44200LUNCH OUTING WITH ACTIVE AGERSCB01911077(E)
34.97 101.5040.44200LUNCH OUTING WITH SENIORS57-41077(E)
598.40 101.5040.44200FINAL PAYMENT TICKETS AND DINNER FEB 1711427371077(E)
29.97 101.5200.42171AIR TAG HOLDER114-6846825-77682021077(E)
29.96 201.2400.42171WATER-MEDTRONIC COMP PLAN OPEN HOUSE00989Q1077(E)
250.00 201.2400.42175PIZZA-MEDTRONIC COMP PLAN OPEN HOUSE003677401077(E)
48.00 201.2400.43105HOUSING MRKT UPDATE & FORECAST-BOUCHER024801077(E)
350.00 204.6314.43105EDAM WINTER CONFERANCE REGIST-FORNEY33871077(E)
350.00 204.6314.43105EDAM WINTER CONFERANCE REGIST-CHIRPICH33851077(E)51
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
9.49 225.9844.42171WHITEBOARD ERASE-ROTTLER114-1709331-33314491077(E)
159.01 225.9844.42171PODCAST CASE,HEADPHONES,MICROPHN CABLE114-4541146-20890371077(E)
32.88 225.9844.42171CAMERA BATTERY/CHARGER9035669611077(E)
998.00 225.9844.42171SONY A7 CAMERA-COMMUNICATIONS9034752391077(E)
144.00 225.9844.44030ANNUAL GRAMMARLY SUBSC722819741077(E)
26.50 225.9844.44030MAILCHIMP SUBSC - DEC 2023MC186332811077(E)
85.00 225.9844.44330MAGC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - ROTTLER016651077(E)
57.15 240.5500.42010INPUT OUTPUT MODULE26-10951-863691077(E)
96.40 240.5500.42010TWO DOOR ACCESS CONTROL BOARD04-10991-869401077(E)
73.97 240.5500.42011LARGE PRINT KEYBOARDS FOR PUBLIC PCS113-4652496-87226161077(E)
50.00 240.5500.42170WINTER READS PRIZES ($25X2)5203000021077(E)
181.00 240.5500.44330ALA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL2216413 20241077(E)
380.00 261.5029.44200ZERO GRAVITY WINTER YOUTH TRIP 786178261077(E)
1,050.72 431.2100.45180SEAT COVERS-EXPLORER & CHARGER899961077(E)
75.00 601.9600.42011PHONE AND IPAD CASES FOR UTLITIES113-2145695-44354661077(E)
121.90 601.9600.42171AIR TAGS AND MOUNTS114-9085023-12354271077(E)
67.46 602.9600.42011PHONE AND IPAD CASES FOR UTLITIES113-2145695-44354661077(E)
260.00 603.9520.43105RAM AND SWANA CONFERENCE J. DAVIES 20245122371077(E)
10.88 604.9600.42171AIR TAG COMPATIBLE KEYCHAIN CASE114-9085023-12354271077(E)
350.00 604.9600.43105PUBLIC FINANCE SEMINAR-S. KHANS9N5RLN4B5G1077(E)
525.00 604.9600.431052024 MECA CONFERENCE L. LETSCHECH_3OUT822LARGXIHK0E1077(E)
69.36 609.9791.42175CHRISTMAS MEAL-LIQUOR718547-011077(E)
54.60 609.9792.42175CHRISTMAS MEAL-LIQUOR718547-011077(E)
45.93 609.9793.42171STEP STOOL02010Q1077(E)
11.88 609.9793.42171BELT DRESSING FOR CONVEYOR BELT 6817032999011077(E)
23.61 609.9793.42175CHRISTMAS MEAL-LIQUOR718547-011077(E)
17.98 701.9950.42171MULTI-SURFACE FLOOR CLEANER111-4974138-75098371077(E)
800.00 701.9950.44030ANNUAL FORD IDS SOFTWARE LICENSE5300171077(E)
7.98 720.9980.42000VARIOUS THUMB TACKS112-6726121-62210611077(E)
1,740.00 720.9980.42010SHELVING-NEW CITY HALL IT STORAGE111798951077(E)
335.66 720.9980.42012SERVER MEMORY 4 X 32 GB, 2 PACKS111-6977683-64298011077(E)
918.00 720.9980.43105SECURITY PLUS CERTIFICATION-APP SUPPORT TECH45216551077(E)
240.00 720.9980.43105UDEMY PERSONAL PLAN-APPLICATION SUPPORT TECHUS2023-30705751077(E)
57.79 720.9980.43220SHELVING-NEW CITY HALL IT STORAGE111798951077(E)
84.61 720.9980.440303X YEARLY DEVICE LICENSE SIMPLE MDM3OV1XC2Y1077(E)
6.99 883.5500.42170HOLIDAY CRAFT KIT111-8090404-37114521077(E)
48.78 883.5500.42170CLAY, TOOLS, CHARMS, KEYRINGS111-9598116-98906271077(E)
19.58 883.5500.42175OREOS FOR PROGRAMS02758Q1077(E)
47.25 883.6312.42990CITY POSTER PRINTS1162251077(E)
2,165.65 883.6312.42990CITY-BRANDED ITEMS120493291077(E)
23,127.67
42.30 609.0000.14500012424 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01079163001078(A)MAIN02/15/2024
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
143.55 609.0000.14500013124 INV02079410001078(A)
336.02 609.0000.14500013124 INV01079412001078(A)
201.40 609.9791.42171012424 INV01079163001078(A)
221.30 609.9791.42171013124 INV02079410001078(A)
203.65 609.9792.42171013124 INV01079412001078(A)
1,148.22
938.50 609.0000.14500012424 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION02023647001079(A)MAIN02/15/2024
960.00 609.0000.14500012424 INV02023465001079(A)
1,560.25 609.0000.14500012424 INV02023646001079(A)
1,167.90 609.0000.14500013124 INV02024409001079(A)
1,200.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV02024583001079(A)
2,805.45 609.0000.14500013124 INV02024402001079(A)
12.00 609.9791.42199012424 INV02023647001079(A)
22.00 609.9791.42199012424 INV02023465001079(A)
32.00 609.9791.42199013124 INV02024402001079(A)
28.00 609.9792.42199012424 INV02023646001079(A)
14.00 609.9792.42199013124 INV02024409001079(A)
20.00 609.9792.42199020224 INV02024583001079(A)
8,760.10
88.00 609.0000.14500012624 INV 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1141196071080(A)MAIN02/15/2024
220.70 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977361141196041080(A)
136.00 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977361141196061080(A)
648.00 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977361141196051080(A)
262.56 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977171141195991080(A)
1,087.82 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977171141196011080(A)
924.50 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977171141196031080(A)
227.30 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977171141196001080(A)
1,593.25 609.0000.14500012624 INV 70029771711411195981080(A)
752.00 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977171141171271080(A)
410.23 609.0000.14500011924 INV 7002977361140216671080(A)
250.03 609.0000.14500020224 INV 700297781142265961080(A)
364.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV1142265821080(A)
652.55 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977171142255651080(A)
720.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977171142265861080(A)
1,600.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977171142265851080(A)
190.42 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977171142265841080(A)
124.23 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977171142265831080(A)
337.50 609.0000.14500020229 INV 7002977171142265811080(A)
(126.00)609.0000.14500013124 INV 7002977364119062321080(A)
0.58 609.9791.42199012624 INV 7002977171141195991080(A)
17.25 609.9791.42199012624 INV 7002977171141196011080(A)
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
11.50 609.9791.42199012624 DEL 7002977171141196021080(A)
6.90 609.9791.42199012624 INV 7002977171141196031080(A)
11.50 609.9791.42199012624 INV 7002977171141196001080(A)
8.05 609.9791.42199012624 INV 70029771711411195981080(A)
3.45 609.9791.42199012624 INV 7002977171141171271080(A)
2.30 609.9791.42199020224 INV1142265821080(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199020224 INV 7002977171142255651080(A)
6.90 609.9791.42199020224 INV 7002977171142265861080(A)
34.50 609.9791.42199020224 INV 7002977171142265851080(A)
5.75 609.9791.42199020224 INV 7002977171142265841080(A)
1.15 609.9791.42199020224 INV 7002977171142265831080(A)
3.45 609.9791.42199020229 INV 7002977171142265811080(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199012624 INV 7002977361141196071080(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199012624 INV 7002977361141196041080(A)
2.30 609.9792.42199012624 INV 7002977361141196061080(A)
6.90 609.9792.42199012624 INV 7002977361141196051080(A)
3.45 609.9792.42199011924 INV 7002977361140216671080(A)
(1.15)609.9792.42199013124 INV 7002977364119062321080(A)
12.65 609.9793.42199020224 INV 700297781142265961080(A)
10,603.97
4,049.05 609.0000.14500020124 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP29423961081(A)MAIN02/15/2024
6,069.80 609.0000.14500012524 INV29396811081(A)
7,161.80 609.0000.14500013124 INV29419031081(A)
1,863.25 609.0000.14500012924 INV29406601081(A)
2,243.45 609.0000.14500020524 INV29434381081(A)
(12.58)609.0000.14500012524 INV29396801081(A)
21,374.77
144.00 884.9791.42280TOW CHARGE STOLEN VEHICLE #0502 CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS6850800002231082(A)MAIN02/15/2024
855.95 101.1940.44000MAINT 011624-021524COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LTD.INV3546431083(A)MAIN02/15/2024
379.50 609.0000.14500012624 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.24720961084(A)MAIN02/15/2024
240.00 609.0000.14500012624 INV24721061084(A)
7.50 609.9792.42199012624 INV24720961084(A)
3.00 609.9792.42199012624 INV24721061084(A)
630.00
890.52 609.0000.14500011824 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S24354471085(A)MAIN02/15/2024
945.00 609.0000.14500011824 INV24354451085(A)
1,993.52 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378451085(A)
360.00 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378431085(A)
847.30 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378511085(A)
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
472.50 609.0000.14500011824 INV24354601085(A)
295.00 609.0000.14500011824 INV24354581085(A)
1,280.80 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378531085(A)
1,837.90 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378541085(A)
481.50 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378551085(A)
1,054.94 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378561085(A)
1,056.67 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378581085(A)
108.96 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402991085(A)
769.20 609.0000.14500020124 INV2440941085(A)
80.00 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402981085(A)
669.75 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402961085(A)
879.75 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402951085(A)
162.00 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402931085(A)
719.50 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402921085(A)
554.40 609.0000.14500013124 INV51078501085(A)
663.25 609.0000.14500011824 INV24355891085(A)
1.28 609.0000.14500013124 DEL51079081085(A)
1,395.00 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378501085(A)
839.50 609.0000.14500012524 INV24378471085(A)
860.00 609.0000.14500020124 INV244002891085(A)
2,571.45 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402841085(A)
877.69 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402831085(A)
478.80 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402881085(A)
607.30 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402871085(A)
540.00 609.0000.14500020124 INV24402861085(A)
295.00 609.0000.14500011824 INV24354491085(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199011824 INV24354471085(A)
12.80 609.9791.42199011824 INV24354451085(A)
14.08 609.9791.42199012524 DEL24378441085(A)
19.20 609.9791.42199012524 INV24378451085(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199012524 INV24378431085(A)
14.08 609.9791.42199012524 INV24378511085(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199012524 INV24378501085(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199012524 INV24378471085(A)
9.60 609.9791.42199020124 INV244002891085(A)
21.97 609.9791.42199020124 INV24402841085(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199020124 INV24402831085(A)
7.68 609.9791.42199020124 INV24402881085(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199020124 INV24402871085(A)
3.84 609.9791.42199013124 DEL51078491085(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199020124 INV24402861085(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199011824 INV24354491085(A)55
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
6.40 609.9792.42199011824 INV24354601085(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199012524 DEL24378521085(A)
6.40 609.9792.42199011824 INV24354581085(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199012524 INV24378531085(A)
39.68 609.9792.42199012524 INV24378541085(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199012524 INV24378551085(A)
10.24 609.9792.42199012524 INV24378561085(A)
15.36 609.9792.42199012524 INV24378581085(A)
3.20 609.9792.42199020124 DEL24402911085(A)
2.56 609.9792.42199020124 INV24402991085(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199020124 INV2440941085(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199020124 DEL24402971085(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199020124 INV24402981085(A)
7.68 609.9792.42199020124 INV24402961085(A)
11.52 609.9792.42199020124 INV24402951085(A)
1.28 609.9792.42199020124 INV24402931085(A)
16.64 609.9792.42199020124 INV24402921085(A)
10.24 609.9792.42199013124 INV51078501085(A)
10.24 609.9793.42199011824 INV24355891085(A)
1.28 609.9793.42199020124 DEL24404311085(A)
24,916.37
2,449.41 101.2200.44000PREVENTATIVE MAINT, REPAIRS - FDA DYNAMIC DOOR CO INC22401051197968MAIN02/15/2024
182.00 101.3121.42010HOSE, BAND-IT CLAMPABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC232563-00102FX197969MAIN02/15/2024
90.00 101.5129.43050PEST CONTROL JPM 0124ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC3769699197970MAIN02/15/2024
102.65 101.2100.43810020624 SOLAR POWERAEP ENERGY INC419-21477320197971MAIN02/15/2024
102.65 101.2200.43810020624 SOLAR POWER419-21477320197971
489.90 240.5500.43810020624 SOLAR POWER419-21477320197971
269.27 701.9950.43810020624 SOLAR POWER419-21477320197971
964.47
287.55 609.0000.14500011024 INVAM CRAFT SPIRITS SALES& MRKTNG18246197972MAIN02/15/2024
3.00 609.9791.42199011024 INV18246197972
290.55
496.00 609.0000.14500012224 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY3575736070197973MAIN02/15/2024
104.16 101.2200.43050FIRE EXTGR SVC, PARTSAMERICAN CYLINDER INC212422197974MAIN02/15/2024
52.45 701.0000.14120LOW WATER LEVEL SWITCHAMERICAN PRESSURE INC139449197975MAIN02/15/2024
2,148.36 101.1110.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEESANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS020124197976MAIN02/15/2024 56
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
5,159.93 372.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
617.43 375.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
100.00 376.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
1,416.56 391.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
599.26 392.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
599.26 393.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
581.09 394.7000.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
2,563.94 415.6400.43050TRUTH-IN-TAXATION, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, TIF: ADMIN FEES020124197976
13,785.83
1.59 101.1110.43250INTERNET 0224ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC020124197977MAIN02/15/2024
2.20 101.1320.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
3.45 101.1510.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.28 101.1940.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
8.62 101.2100.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
7.99 101.2200.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
3.86 101.3100.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
1.24 101.3121.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 101.5000.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
2.20 101.5129.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 101.5200.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 201.2400.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
1.59 204.6314.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 225.9844.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
13.10 240.5500.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 601.9600.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 602.9600.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
4.48 609.9791.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
2.89 609.9792.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
1.93 609.9793.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
0.69 701.9950.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
8.70 720.9980.43250INTERNET 0224020124197977
68.95
462.35 101.2100.42172SHIRTS, RAIN JACKET, PATCHES, EMBROIDERYASPEN MILLS, INC.327153197978MAIN02/15/2024
1,647.30 101.2200.42172SWEATSHIRTS, EMBROIDERY327280197978
2,109.65
350.00 705.9970.443302024 DUES ERIC HANSONASSOC OF MN COUNTIES1214324197979MAIN02/15/2024
221.50 101.2100.44000DOOR LOCK REPAIRASSURED SECURITY INC232572197980MAIN02/15/2024
1,700.00 101.1610.43045COUNCIL MATTERS 1223BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD275025197981MAIN02/15/2024 57
Item 8.
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
140.00 609.0000.14500013124 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY3939197982MAIN02/15/2024
140.00 609.0000.14500012924 INV3906197982
280.00
137.00 609.0000.14500020124 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP8435197983MAIN02/15/2024
812.98 601.0000.20120UB refund for account: 206-0325-00-06CALVIN & EMILY SANDERS02/06/2024197984MAIN02/15/2024
17.10 101.1940.43830020724 6403204114-3CENTERPOINT ENERGY6403204114-3197985MAIN02/15/2024
771.25 101.2100.43830020724 8268239-48268239-4197985
285.11 101.2100.43830020724 8268239-48268239-4197985
771.25 101.2200.43830020724 8268239-48268239-4197985
285.10 101.2200.43830020724 8268239-48268239-4197985
217.47 101.5200.43830020724 5452216-45452216-4197985
94.57 101.5200.43830020724 10802324-310802324-3197985
1,837.66 240.5500.43830020724 10570341-710570341-7197985
27.44 602.9600.43830020724 11299887-711299887-7197985
17.10 602.9600.43830020724 9644621-69644621-6197985
411.10 609.9793.43830020724 6402970054-56402970054-5197985
260.17 609.9793.43830010824 6402970054-56402970054-5197985
4,995.32
38.29 101.5129.44020MOPS JPM 020624CINTAS INC4182444030197986MAIN02/15/2024
31.99 701.9950.42172UNIFORM RENTAL 0125244181424502197986
31.99 701.9950.42172UNIFORM RENTAL 0201244182126700197986
102.27
48.66 609.9791.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0124CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC729491197987MAIN02/15/2024
27.09 609.9792.44020WINDOW CLEANING 0124729483197987
75.75
63.00 101.5129.44020BEER LINE CLEANING 0224CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE24-HALL-2197988MAIN02/15/2024
64.99 101.2100.42175SWEARING-IN CAKESCORTES/JENNIFER012524197989MAIN02/15/2024
446.48 701.0000.14120STEERING CYLINDER, LINK ASSEMBLYCUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC209375197990MAIN02/15/2024
154.65 101.2100.42171HAND TWLS, TP, WIPES, CLNR, LNRSDALCO ENTERPRISES INC4191641197991MAIN02/15/2024
154.66 101.2200.42171HAND TWLS, TP, WIPES, CLNR, LNRS4191641197991
309.31
2,701.78 101.3100.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & RECDELL MARKETING LP10728073225197992MAIN02/15/2024
4,067.54 101.5000.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992
781.05 272.9791.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992
32.94 601.9600.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992 58
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
32.93 602.9600.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992
1,562.10 609.9792.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992
781.05 609.9793.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992
92.99 720.9980.42011COMPUTERS LIQ, PW & REC10728073225197992
10,052.38
5.50 240.5500.421810124 FINE WOODWORKING RATE ADJUSTMENTEBSCO PUBLISHING2403322197993MAIN02/15/2024
69.00 201.2400.42030PHN RESIDENTIAL VARIANCE 012624ECM PUBLISHERS INC982369197994MAIN02/15/2024
328.93 101.2100.42171SINGLE USE SWAB COLLECTION KITSEVIDENT, INC238140A197995MAIN02/15/2024
85.97 701.0000.14120FILTERFLEETPRIDE INC114105921197996MAIN02/15/2024
21.20 701.0000.14120FILTERS114157686197996
(21.20)701.0000.14120RTN FILTERS114264703197996
85.97
4,116.00 720.9980.44030FRESHSERVICE 012024-012025FRESHWORKS INCFS253137197997MAIN02/15/2024
32.99 701.0000.14120OILGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO4342-950358197998MAIN02/15/2024
624.00 609.0000.14500012624 INVGRAPE BEGINNINGS INCMN00142771197999MAIN02/15/2024
5.00 609.9791.42199012624 INVMN00142771197999
629.00
2,370.83 720.9980.42010FIBER INSPECTION PROBEGRAYBAR ELECTRIC INC9335761967198000MAIN02/15/2024
763.30 609.0000.14500012924 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN39655940017198001MAIN02/15/2024
242.25 101.1320.443742022 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION GEMSGUNDERSON'S COMPANIES INC.B8T2R52654198002MAIN02/15/2024
80.75 101.1320.443742023 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION GEMB8T2R52655198002
323.00
857.35 609.0000.14500012624 INVHOHENSTEINS INC684260198003MAIN02/15/2024
951.30 609.0000.14500012624 INV684255198003
1,873.60 609.0000.14500020204 INV686201198003
3,682.25
680.00 701.9950.44020TROUBLE SHOOT POWER ISSUES-PWJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC2413051-F198004MAIN02/15/2024
2,921.00 101.2200.42010NORTHERN DRIVER RR5 RAPID DEPLOYMENT ICE RESCUE BOATJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN311348198005MAIN02/15/2024
12.73 701.0000.14120KUBOTA KEY SETLANO EQUIPMENT02-1054246198006MAIN02/15/2024
17,906.46 884.2100.44344JEFF BAHE & ROBERT WILLIAMS CLAIM GL106012LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUSTGL106012198007MAIN02/15/2024
1,000.00 884.2100.44349JEFF BAHE & ROBERT WILLIAMS CLAIM GL106012GL106012198007
18,906.46 59
Item 8.
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
520.08 609.0000.14500012624 INVLIBATION PROJECT67659198008MAIN02/15/2024
8.00 609.9791.42199012624 INV67659198008
528.08
3,333.33 101.9200.43050LOBBYIST SERVICES 1223LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P.38159198009MAIN02/15/2024
80.57 701.9950.4201010A BATTERY CHARGERMAGNACHARGE BATTERY USA72IA305813198010MAIN02/15/2024
8,955.74 701.0000.141104001 GAL UNLEADED FUELMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY25006966198011MAIN02/15/2024
26.49 101.3100.44000COPIER MAINT 012524-042424MARCO, INCINV12092075198012MAIN02/15/2024
26.49 101.3121.44000COPIER MAINT 012524-042424INV12092075198012
26.49 101.5200.44000COPIER MAINT 012524-042424INV12092075198012
26.49 601.9600.44000COPIER MAINT 012524-042424INV12092075198012
26.49 602.9600.44000COPIER MAINT 012524-042424INV12092075198012
26.51 701.9950.44000COPIER MAINT 012524-042424INV12092075198012
158.96
1,290.00 609.0000.14500012324 INVMAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY MINNESOTAINV1159523198013MAIN02/15/2024
1,183.92 609.0000.14500013124 INVINV1166232198013
438.00 609.0000.14500013024 INVINV1164085198013
(168.00)609.0000.14500112823 INVCM114710198013
6.00 609.9791.42199012324 INVINV1159523198013
6.00 609.9791.42199013124 INVINV1166232198013
1.50 609.9791.42199013024 INVINV1164085198013
(1.50)609.9791.42199112823 INVCM114710198013
2,755.92
745.88 609.0000.14500020224 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO731184198014MAIN02/15/2024
639.36 609.0000.14500111723 INV719514198014
1,385.24
84.54 101.5040.42175COOKIES, COFFEE, SPRAY BOTTLE, VINEGAR, MAGIC ERASERMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY3786198015MAIN02/15/2024
37.18 101.5129.42171COOKIES, COFFEE, SPRAY BOTTLE, VINEGAR, MAGIC ERASER3786198015
313.35 701.9950.42171KEYLESS ENTRY LOCK, WIRE, MOUNTING TAPE2131198015
435.07
35.83 701.0000.14120FILTER, SEALMIDWAY FORD813329198016MAIN02/15/2024
230.75 701.0000.14120FILTERS813874198016
48.84 701.0000.14120SPARE KEYS813876198016
315.42
570.00 101.2200.43105DULUTH FOTOS 2024MN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSN7382198017MAIN02/15/2024
1,408.95 101.2100.44020INSTALL CIRCULATION PUMP-PSBMODERN HEATING & AIR INCS080517198018MAIN02/15/2024
60
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,408.95 101.2200.44020INSTALL CIRCULATION PUMP-PSBS080517198018
1,435.00 240.5500.44020REPAIR BOILER BURNER-LIBS080516198018
17,800.00 240.5500.44020BOILER #2 HEAT EXCHANGERS079840198018
22,052.90
1,447.00 101.1940.44020INSTALL THERMOSTAT, REPAIR WIRING-BOXING GYMNORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE3383198019MAIN02/15/2024
236.06 101.1940.44020REPLACE FLAME SENSOR-ROOF TOP UNIT 590 40TH AVE3358198019
139.00 228.6317.44000STAIRWELL HEATER INSEPCTION - PARKING RAMP3381198019
1,822.06
93.44 101.2300.42000INK REPLACEMENT CART, PENS, CORRECTOROFFICE DEPOT351772532001198020MAIN02/15/2024
389.75 609.0000.14500013024 INVOLD WORLD BEER LLC30198021MAIN02/15/2024
728.00 609.0000.14500012524 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY226654198022MAIN02/15/2024
10.50 609.9792.42199012524 INV226654198022
738.50
2,685.00 201.2400.440302024 LICENSE SUPPORTPERMITWORKS LLC2024-0026198023MAIN02/15/2024
499.91 609.9791.44020PEST CONTROL 0224-0125 TV1PLUNKETT'S, INC8397009198024MAIN02/15/2024
445.81 609.9793.44020PEST CONTROL 0224-0125 TV38401648198024
945.72
(7.01)101.0000.20815012624 -10013121POPP.COM INC992818444198025MAIN02/15/2024
8.82 101.1110.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
15.93 101.1320.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
45.87 101.1510.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
3.74 101.1940.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
135.96 101.2100.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
58.60 101.2200.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
76.45 101.3100.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
1.23 101.3121.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
43.32 101.5000.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
1.37 101.5129.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
4.84 101.5200.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
17.76 201.2400.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
18.30 204.6314.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
30.17 240.5500.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
3.49 601.9600.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
51.37 609.9791.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
31.15 609.9792.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
10.81 609.9793.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
3.52 701.9950.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025 61
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
9.93 720.9980.43210012624 -10013121992818444198025
565.62
172.00 609.0000.14500012324 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-68540198026MAIN02/15/2024
110.00 609.0000.14500013124 INVW-68981198026
282.00
49.40 101.1940.42171SURE SEAL SOLUTIONQUADIENT LEASING USA, INC.17237336198027MAIN02/15/2024
4,000.00 101.0000.15500REFILL POSTAGE MACHINE 010524QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC.0000011458473 01/24198028MAIN02/15/2024
332.10 609.0000.14500020124 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC5009530702198029MAIN02/15/2024
277.40 609.0000.14500020124 INV2014782539198029
609.50
79.96 101.1940.44020PREVENT MAINT 0124SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC8106454592198030MAIN02/15/2024
79.96 101.5129.44020PREVENT MAINT 01248106454593198030
199.16 609.9791.44020PREVENT MAINT 01248106452752198030
359.08
90.00 101.2100.42030BUSINESS CARDSSOULO COMMUNICATIONS127220012198031MAIN02/15/2024
215.00 609.0000.14500020124 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC53840198032MAIN02/15/2024
1,175.00 701.9950.44000MAINT 020824-020725SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC279576198033MAIN02/15/2024
451.00 101.1320.43050BACKGROUND CHECKS 0124THE MCDOWELL AGENCY, INC.152204198034MAIN02/15/2024
102.59 609.9791.42171RECEIPT REGISTER TAPETHELEN INC181155198035MAIN02/15/2024
102.59 609.9792.42171RECEIPT REGISTER TAPE181155198035
51.29 609.9793.42171RECEIPT REGISTER TAPE181155198035
256.47
80.00 201.0000.32161100% CONTRACTOR LICENSE REFUNDTIMBERLINE ROOFING AND CONTRACTING30722198036MAIN02/15/2024
56.83 609.9791.43250020324 442044911-00002VERIZON WIRELESS9955774962198037MAIN02/15/2024
56.83 609.9792.43250020324 442044911-000029955774962198037
56.82 609.9793.43250020324 442044911-000029955774962198037
170.48
2,397.42 609.0000.14500011124 INVVINOCOPIA INC0344273-IN198038MAIN02/15/2024
1,189.25 609.0000.14500012524 INV0344949-IN198038
18.00 609.9791.42199011124 INV0344273-IN198038
18.00 609.9792.42199012524 INV0344949-IN198038
3,622.67 62
Item 8.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 14/23Page
:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
86.07 101.3160.43810013024 51-0014632950-5XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1087536106198039MAIN02/15/2024
0.19 101.3160.43810020124 51-4941920-11087820948198039
0.18 101.3160.43810020224 51-4174399-11088016724198039
977.46 601.9600.43810012524 51-001299181-31086837731198039
1,063.90
132.74 601.9600.43810SOLAR SUBSCRIPTION 1123XCEL ENERGY SOLUTIONS003378198040MAIN02/15/2024
64.91 601.9600.43810SOLAR SUBSCRIPTION 1223003371198040
197.65
65.00 201.0000.32192100% REFUND 4108 QUINCY STYOUNG/KATHERINE2024-00097198041MAIN02/15/2024
63.04 701.0000.14120GAS SPRING ASMZIEGLER INCIN001327841198042MAIN02/15/2024
1,569.15 701.9950.42010GAS CYLINDER CABINETULINE INC17294767323(S)MAIN02/15/2024
(1,569.15)701.9950.42010RTN GAS CYLINDER CABINET ORIG INV #16981179817313688523(S)
0.00
298.89 408.6314.44300CLOSING COSTS SALE OF 4243 5TH STLAND TITTLE02152024198043MAIN02/16/2024
738.00 240.0000.208102023 LIBRARY SALES TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE123120231089(E)MAIN02/20/2024
718.00 101.0000.20810JANUARY SALES/USE TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-646-974-3041090(E)MAIN02/20/2024
157.00 101.0000.20815JANUARY SALES/USE TAX1-646-974-3041090(E)
875.00
65,728.00 609.0000.20810JANUARY LIQUOR SALES TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-331-156-3201091(E)MAIN02/20/2024
22,089.00 601.0000.20810JANUARY UB SALES TAX 2024MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-629-336-9281092(E)MAIN02/20/2024
1,180.60 609.0000.14500020624 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY36583761093(A)MAIN02/22/2024
106.15 609.0000.14500020624 INV36583771093(A)
576.00 609.0000.14500020824 INV36590871093(A)
(751.28)609.0000.14500021224 INV3840351093(A)
1,111.47
3,309.75 609.0000.14500020224 INV 700297782BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1142290601094(A)MAIN02/22/2024
323.15 609.0000.14500020724 INV 7002977361142726161094(A)
124.00 609.0000.14500020924 INV 7002977821143285611094(A)
3,920.30 609.0000.14500020924 INV 7002977821143285601094(A)
10,069.45 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977821141217181094(A)
29.35 609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977821141217191094(A)
5,972.60 609.0000.14500011924 INV 7002977821140236311094(A)
328.80 609.0000.14500012424 INV 7002977361140708651094(A)
61.55 609.0000.14500013124 INV 7002977361141661171094(A)
10,877.00 609.0000.14500012424 INV 7002977361140708661094(A)
63
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02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
218.95 609.0000.14500013024 INV 7002977171141436971094(A)
81.00 609.0000.14500121323 INV 7002977361134746271094(A)
(12.30)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627781094(A)
(49.60)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627791094(A)
(24.80)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627801094(A)
(74.40)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627811094(A)
(12.40)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627821094(A)
(11.20)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627771094(A)
(9.60)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627761094(A)
(12.70)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627751094(A)
(76.80)609.0000.14500011724 INV 7002977364118627741094(A)
(2.20)609.0000.14500012424 INV 7002977364118824071094(A)
(25.60)609.0000.14500012424 INV 7002977364118824061094(A)
(240.00)609.0000.14500012424 INV 7002977364118824051094(A)
(26.40)609.0000.14500013124 INV 7002977364119044451094(A)
(11.20)609.0000.14500013124 INV 7002977364119044441094(A)
(26.10)609.0000.14500013124 INV 7002977364119044431094(A)
(27.70)609.0000.14500013124 INV 7002977364119044421094(A)
(134.20)609.0000.14500020824 INV 7002977824119350681094(A)
(122.50)609.0000.14500020824 INV 7002977824119335631094(A)
(63.60)609.0000.14500020824 INV 7002977824119335641094(A)
(248.00)609.0000.14500012624 INV 7002977824118945961094(A)
34,104.60
136.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1142265911095(A)MAIN02/22/2024
747.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265941095(A)
882.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265901095(A)
124.23 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265921095(A)
318.22 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265891095(A)
189.00 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265871095(A)
337.50 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265881095(A)
337.50 609.0000.14500020224 INV 7002977361142265931095(A)
2.30 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265911095(A)
6.90 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265941095(A)
8.05 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265901095(A)
1.15 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265921095(A)
11.50 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265891095(A)
1.34 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265871095(A)
3.45 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265881095(A)
5.75 609.9792.42199020224 INV 7002977361142265931095(A)
3,111.89
5,431.58 609.0000.14500020824 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP29450341096(A)MAIN02/22/2024
64
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02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
(5.20)609.0000.14500020824 INV29450331096(A)
(96.00)609.0000.14500020724 INV29446151096(A)
(96.00)609.0000.14500021424 INV29473761096(A)
5,234.38
115.46 240.5500.42180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDERCENGAGE LEARNING INC838304001097(A)MAIN02/22/2024
140.95 240.5500.42180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDER838151881097(A)
256.41
156.68 240.5500.42189DVD ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5050134891098(A)MAIN02/22/2024
188.16 240.5500.42189DVD ORDER5049817591098(A)
152.92 240.5500.42189DVD ORDER5050422051098(A)
497.76
447.00 609.0000.14500021224 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC67363231099(A)MAIN02/22/2024
220.00 609.0000.14500021224 INV67363251099(A)
80.00 609.0000.14500021224 INV67363241099(A)
15.40 609.9793.42199021224 INV67363231099(A)
7.00 609.9793.42199021224 INV67363251099(A)
1.40 609.9793.42199021224 INV67363241099(A)
770.80
880.92 609.0000.14500012524 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S24378461100(A)MAIN02/22/2024
520.24 609.0000.14500021524 INV24454911100(A)
193.75 609.0000.14500021524 INV24454891100(A)
671.60 609.0000.14500021524 INV24454901100(A)
861.84 609.0000.14500021524 INV24453521100(A)
6,148.00 609.0000.14500021524 INV24453481100(A)
494.65 609.0000.14500020824 INV24427461100(A)
484.08 609.0000.14500021524 INV24453501100(A)
37.00 609.0000.14500021524 INV24453511100(A)
295.70 609.0000.14500021524 INV24453531100(A)
202.47 609.0000.14500021524 INV24453541100(A)
(560.00)609.0000.14500020224 INV95641671100(A)
15.36 609.9791.42199012524 INV24378461100(A)
20.48 609.9791.42199021524 INV24453521100(A)
37.12 609.9791.42199021524 INV24453481100(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199020824 INV24427461100(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199021524 DEL24453491100(A)
6.40 609.9791.42199021524 INV24453501100(A)
1.28 609.9791.42199021524 INV24453511100(A)
2.77 609.9791.42199021524 INV24453531100(A)
0.96 609.9791.42199021524 INV24453541100(A)
65
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02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
12.80 609.9793.42199021524 INV24454911100(A)
2.56 609.9793.42199021524 INV24454891100(A)
6.40 609.9793.42199021524 INV24454901100(A)
10,344.06
144.00 609.0000.14500020524 INV56 BREWING LLC5625200198044MAIN02/22/2024
430.00 101.5040.43050DEFENSIVE DRIVER COURSE 021324AARPC26584198045MAIN02/22/2024
760.32 101.1320.43050BSWIFT 0224AI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.10024022024198046MAIN02/22/2024
1,060.50 101.2200.43105MED DIRECTORSHIP Q1 0124-0324ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMSCI00047114198047MAIN02/22/2024
102.96 609.9791.44020020624 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAR2500399600198048MAIN02/22/2024
119.94 609.9791.44020021324 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500403736198048
109.56 609.9792.44020020824 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500401252198048
109.56 609.9792.44020020124 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500397297198048
97.50 609.9793.44020020824 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500401197198048
97.50 609.9793.44020020124 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500397238198048
637.02
107.60 101.2100.42172SHIRTS, EMBROIDERYASPEN MILLS, INC.327717198049MAIN02/22/2024
391.19 101.2100.42172BOOTS, SHIRTS, EMBROIDERY & PANTS 327719198049
93.85 101.2200.42172PANTS, ALTERATION 327939198049
592.64
11.35 601.9600.43211012524 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700102032024198050MAIN02/22/2024
11.34 602.9600.43211012524 28730785700128730785700102032024198050
11.34 604.9600.43211012524 28730785700128730785700102032024198050
34.03
263.49 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR2038077303198051MAIN02/22/2024
9.93 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038074526198051
401.73 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038069082198051
574.77 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038082536198051
757.89 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDER2038059678198051
2,007.81
4,209.00 101.1610.43041CIVIL CHARGES 0124BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD276797198052MAIN02/22/2024
9,318.00 101.1610.43042PROSECUTION 0124276801198052
510.00 101.1610.43042IN CUSTODY 0124276802198052
795.00 101.1610.43045PERSONNEL MATTERS 0124276798198052
14,832.00
173.00 609.0000.14500020524 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY3975198053MAIN02/22/2024
66
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:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
7,266.00 431.2100.42011LAPTOPS, DOCKS & POWER SUPPLIESBAYCOM INCEQUIPINV_047721198054MAIN02/22/2024
21.98 101.1320.43310MILEAGE 021224BECKER/NANCY021224 NB198055MAIN02/22/2024
418.75 101.1320.43050COBRA LTR 0124; RETIREE BILL 0124; RENEWAL FEES 24: EDI FIRST FILE FEED (COBRA); PART FEE 0224BENEFIT EXTRAS, INC.120400198056MAIN02/22/2024
43.65 887.9250.43050COBRA LTR 0124; RETIREE BILL 0124; RENEWAL FEES 24: EDI FIRST FILE FEED (COBRA); PART FEE 0224120400198056
462.40
140.00 101.2100.44330NOTARY REAPPOINTMENT / REG FEE ANOKA COCARON/JERI14449834198057MAIN02/22/2024
163.34 101.2100.43210020424 763 789-4821 851CENTURYLINK7637894821851198058MAIN02/22/2024
163.35 101.2200.43210020424 763 789-4821 8517637894821851198058
326.69
72.00 240.5500.420302024 SPRING EVENTS CALENDAR (200)CHURCH OFFSET PRINTING INC133694198059MAIN02/22/2024
420.03 701.9950.42171FIRST AID SUPPLIES PWCINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY5195156427198060MAIN02/22/2024
43.85 101.2100.44000MATS, TOWELS & AIR FRESH 020724CINTAS INC4182592385198061MAIN02/22/2024
25.00 101.2200.44000MATS, TOWELS & AIR FRESH 0207244182592385198061
38.29 101.5129.44020MOPS JPM 0213244183164439198061
107.14
391.25 101.1110.44376DEPOSIT MUSIC IN THE PARK 071024CURBSIDE PRODUCTIONS LLC155198062MAIN02/22/2024
976.25 101.1110.44376DEPOSIT MOVIE IN THE PARK 081624152198062
1,367.50
199.00 609.0000.14500020624 INVDANGEROUS MAN BREWING CO LLCIN-2619198063MAIN02/22/2024
271.00 609.0000.14500020224 INVIN-2594198063
470.00
2,074.00 225.9844.44030WECOLLEGE 2024, MAACI 50% DEPOSITDIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY BY WECO1511198064MAIN02/22/2024
2,884.69 225.9844.43050MAIL SRVC, POSTAGE SPRING NEWSLETTERDO-GOOD.BIZ INC16392-01198065MAIN02/22/2024
267.21 101.3121.42171TRAFFIC CONES, ROAD WORK SIGNSEARL F ANDERSEN INC0135230-IN198066MAIN02/22/2024
267.22 101.5200.42171TRAFFIC CONES, ROAD WORK SIGNS0135230-IN198066
267.22 601.9600.42171TRAFFIC CONES, ROAD WORK SIGNS0135230-IN198066
801.65
828.00 101.1410.43500NOTICE TO VOTERS 012624ECM PUBLISHERS INC982370198067MAIN02/22/2024
328.12 101.1410.43500PHN SPECIAL ELECTION 020224984217198067
799.00 609.9791.43420FREQUENCE DISPLAY/GEOFENCE/PRE 020724985643198067
235.00 609.9791.43420STREAMING AUDIO 020724985644198067
629.00 609.9792.43420FREQUENCE DISPLAY/GEOFENCE/PRE 020724985643198067
185.00 609.9792.43420STREAMING AUDIO 020724985644198067
67
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02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
272.00 609.9793.43420FREQUENCE DISPLAY/GEOFENCE/PRE 020724985643198067
80.00 609.9793.43420STREAMING AUDIO 020724985644198067
3,356.12
1,111.26 101.2200.44000TOOLS SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS - E4, A1EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT CO INC63427198068MAIN02/22/2024
36.71 101.3121.43050ANNUAL ENROLLMENT, DRUG TEST 0124FIRST ADVANTAGE LNS SCREEN INC2505252401198069MAIN02/22/2024
39.47 601.9600.43050ANNUAL ENROLLMENT, DRUG TEST 01242505252401198069
76.18
373.60 261.5029.44100BUSSING WILD MOUNTAIN 011324FIRST STUDENT INC409119198070MAIN02/22/2024
84.24 701.0000.14120FILTERSFLEETPRIDE INC109848217198071MAIN02/22/2024
58.99 101.3121.42171RUST PROTECTORGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO4995-501548198072MAIN02/22/2024
14.99 101.3121.42171SILICONE936219198072
73.98
35.12 601.9600.43050CALL OUT TICKETS 0124 & ANNUAL OPERATOR FEE GOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC4010310198073MAIN02/22/2024
35.11 602.9600.43050CALL OUT TICKETS 0124 & ANNUAL OPERATOR FEE 4010310198073
35.12 604.9600.43050CALL OUT TICKETS 0124 & ANNUAL OPERATOR FEE 4010310198073
105.35
1,248.00 609.0000.14500020824 INVGRAPE BEGINNINGS INCMN00143428198074MAIN02/22/2024
390.00 609.0000.14500020924 INVMN00143474198074
3.00 609.9791.42199020824 INVMN00143428198074
1.00 609.9791.42199020924 INVMN00143474198074
1,642.00
1,495.80 609.0000.14500020224 INVHOHENSTEINS INC686141198075MAIN02/22/2024
226.95 609.0000.14500020924 INV688160198075
1,722.75
249.00 101.3121.42010CIRCULAR SAW, SAW BLADEHOME DEPOT #28021015476198076MAIN02/22/2024
22.97 101.3121.42171CIRCULAR SAW, SAW BLADE1015476198076
11.94 101.5200.42171COPPER ADAPTERS4010679198076
17.98 101.5200.42171COPPER PIPE4010664198076
73.94 701.9950.42171BRUSHES & PLUNGERS, GARBAGE CAN5431412198076
(5.56)701.9950.42171SALES TAX CREDIT ON INV# 54314125234454198076
370.27
341.60 609.0000.14500020724 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC11256198077MAIN02/22/2024
5,528.17 101.3160.44000REPLACE LIGHTS-41ST AVEJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC2313078-F198078MAIN02/22/2024
5,745.98 101.5200.44000REPLACE PATHWAY LIGHTS-LABELLE 2313068-F198078
68
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02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
11,274.15
3,000.00 101.2100.440002024 CAR WASHESJEFF,BOBBY & STEVES AUTOWORLD2024198079MAIN02/22/2024
354.32 101.2100.43250LANGUAGE LINE 0124LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIONS11219851198080MAIN02/22/2024
30.00 101.1110.44330MINNESOTA MAYORS ASSOCIATION 090123-083124LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES02152024198081MAIN02/22/2024
4,680.69 101.2200.43050MANUALS & PROCEDURES 030124-022925LEXIPOL, LLCINVLEX1232542198082MAIN02/22/2024
1,128.93 101.2100.43250TRANSLATION SVCS 0124LIONBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC58296198083MAIN02/22/2024
969.94 240.5500.420121 - C12 REPLACEMENT CAMERA FOR LIBRARYMARCO, INCINV12113199198084MAIN02/22/2024
299.28 609.0000.14500020924 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO731856198085MAIN02/22/2024
66.00 609.0000.14500020724 INVMEGA BEER LLCIN-8124198086MAIN02/22/2024
87.67 101.2100.42171WATER, OXI CLEAN, GOO GONE, SHOP TOWELS, CLEANERMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY4137198087MAIN02/22/2024
138.59 101.2200.42171DUCT TAPE, LIDS, PAILS, WATER, EARPLUGS, BATTERIES, TIEDOWN3420198087
13.92 101.2200.42175DUCT TAPE, LIDS, PAILS, WATER, EARPLUGS, BATTERIES, TIEDOWN3420198087
6.11 101.3121.42171HOSE MENDER, HOSE CLAMP3108198087
74.99 101.3121.42171TARP3373198087
16.99 101.3121.42171DRILL BIT SET3547198087
2.38 101.3121.42171STORAGE BOXES3551198087
19.47 602.9600.42171U-BOLTS3501198087
0.88 602.9600.42171BRUSHES3548198087
361.00
321.00 101.2100.44030IT SUPPORT 0224METRO-INET1729198088MAIN02/22/2024
152,252.64 601.9400.42990WATER PURCHASE 0124MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.020624198089MAIN02/22/2024
15,795.00 601.9600.44320010124-033124 CONN FEEMN DEPT OF HEALTH021624198090MAIN02/22/2024
120.00 101.3100.44390NOTARY COMMISSION B.BUSHAWMN SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICE2024198091MAIN02/22/2024
169.00 609.0000.14500020824 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-48163198092MAIN02/22/2024
362.00 609.0000.14500020124 INVE-47988198092
531.00
2,126.00 101.1320.44330MEMBER DUES 020124-013125NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES2313198093MAIN02/22/2024
175.00 101.2200.44330MEMBERSHIP 0424-0325NFPA INTERNATIONAL0006578M198094MAIN02/22/2024
139.00 101.5200.44020TROUBLE SHOOT FURNACE-MCKENNA BUILDINGNORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE3382198095MAIN02/22/2024
6,215.23 225.9844.43050PRINT NEWSLETTER SPRING 2024NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMPANY INC47478198096MAIN02/22/2024
121.47 240.5500.42000COPY PAPER, DIVIDERS, PENSOFFICE DEPOT348738734001198097MAIN02/22/2024 69
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02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
68.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-OSTRANDERON SITE SANITATION INC0001655694198098MAIN02/22/2024
146.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN0001665693198098
68.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0001665692198098
146.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0001665691198098
68.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNA0001665690198098
68.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0001665689198098
68.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-KEYES0001665688198098
632.00
32.23 101.1110.43210013124 -10010429POPP.COM INC992819543198099MAIN02/22/2024
32.23 101.1320.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
12.85 101.1510.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
90.39 101.1940.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
11.74 101.5000.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
50.50 101.5129.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
12.85 204.6314.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
12.85 720.9980.43210013124 -10010429992819543198099
255.64
335.00 609.0000.14500020724 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-69351198100MAIN02/22/2024
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75.16 101.1940.44100LEASE 121623-031524Q1199064198101
225.47 601.9690.44100LEASE 121623-031524Q1199064198101
225.47 602.9690.44100LEASE 121623-031524Q1199064198101
112.73 603.9520.44100LEASE 121623-031524Q1199064198101
112.73 603.9530.44100LEASE 121623-031524Q1199064198101
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392.00 240.5500.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
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882.00 601.9690.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
882.00 602.9690.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
392.00 603.9520.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
392.00 603.9530.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
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588.00 609.9792.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
588.00 609.9793.430502023 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT150484101198102
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 22/23Page
:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
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9,800.00
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39.34
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512.50
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1,068.26 101.2100.43810020824 51-5047554-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1088921596198113MAIN02/22/2024
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116.42 101.5200.43810021224 51-4159573-11089414486198113
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253.80 212.3190.43810020824 51-0011980129-41088983110198113
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24.00 609.9793.43810020924 51-4436024-5108909992198113
106.73 609.9793.43810020924 51-0014068181-71089222238198113
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 23/23Page
:
02/22/2024 01:48 PM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 02/09/2024 - 02/22/2024
AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
1,089.03 701.9950.43810012924 51-4159573-11087146246198113
20,569.06
658,150.29 TOTAL OF 168 CHECKSTOTAL - ALL FUNDS
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Item 8.
StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date
DirectPhysicalCheck
For Check Dates 01/27/2024 to 02/09/2024
02/21/2024 09:30 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1
Void0.00102.14102.14MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 100263PR02/09/2024
Void0.001,410.001,410.00LELS #311 OFFICERS UNION 100264PR02/09/2024
Void0.00282.00282.00LELS #342 SERGEANT UNION 100265PR02/09/2024
Open0.00102.14102.14MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 100266PR02/09/2024
Open0.001,410.001,410.00LELS #311 OFFICERS UNION 100267PR02/09/2024
Open0.00282.00282.00LELS #342 SERGEANT UNION 100268PR02/09/2024
Open0.00200.00200.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT1142PR02/09/2024
Open0.00260.00260.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT1143PR02/09/2024
Open0.003,570.573,570.57MSRS MNDCP PLAN 650251 EFT1144PR02/09/2024
Open0.0010,399.0710,399.07HSA BANK EFT1145PR02/09/2024
Open0.0060.0060.00PMA UNION DUES EFT1146PR02/09/2024
Open0.00170.00170.00COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1147PR02/09/2024
Open0.0094,353.9994,353.99IRS EFT1148PR02/09/2024
Open0.002,542.592,542.59MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1149PR02/09/2024
Open0.0022,030.7422,030.74MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1150PR02/09/2024
Open0.0022,871.7022,871.70MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1151PR02/09/2024
Open0.0090,238.8690,238.86PERA 397400 EFT1152PR02/09/2024
Open0.0019,433.2419,433.24STATE OF MN TAX EFT1153PR02/09/2024
12
6
Total Check Stubs:
Total Physical Checks:
0.00269,719.04269,719.04Number of Checks: 018Totals:
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Item 8.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 FOR CEASEFIRE AND HUMANITARIAN AID IN GAZA
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, all human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, irrespective of their faith or
ethnicity, constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law;
WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly, in a near-unanimous vote on October 26th, called for
an immediate and sustained humanitarian ceasefire;
WHEREAS, the Federal Government of the United States possesses significant diplomatic and
appropriations powers capable of safeguarding Palestinian and Israeli lives;
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice indicated the following provisional
measures:
(1) The State of Israel shall, in accordance with its obligations under the Convention on the
Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in relation to Palestinians in Gaza,
take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts within the scope of
Article II of this Convention, in particular:
(a) killing members of the group;
(b) causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;
(c) deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physica l
destruction in whole or in part; and
(d) imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group;
(2) The State of Israel shall ensure with immediate effect that its military does not commit any
acts described in point 1 above;
(3) The State of Israel shall take all measures within its power to prevent and punish the direct
and public incitement to commit genocide in relation to members of the Palestinian group
in the Gaza Strip;
(4) The State of Israel shall take immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of
urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse
conditions of life faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip;
(5) The State of Israel shall take effective measures to prevent the destruction and ensure the
preservation of evidence related to allegations of acts within the scope of Article II and
Article III of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
against members of the Palestinian group in the Gaza Strip;
(6) The State of Israel shall submit a report to the Court on all measures taken to give effect to
this Order within one month as from the date of this Order ;
WHEREAS, the temporary truce that ended on Friday, December 1st, underscored the necessity of a
negotiated ceasefire to release hostages, deliver aid, cease bombing, and save lives;
WHEREAS, we mourn the devastating loss of life among Palestinian and Israeli civilians since October 7
and denounce all indiscriminate killing of civilians;
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WHEREAS, according to the Gaza based Health Ministry, over the last four months, the conflict has
claimed over 27,000 Palestinian lives, including over 12,600 children;
WHEREAS, our constituents, many of whom fear for their loved ones, have unequivocally expressed
their desire to end this violence and demand immediate U.S. action to call for ceasefire;
WHEREAS, we support peace and must demand a ceasefire now to work towards a future without
Israeli military occupation and siege, where all Palestinians and Israelis can live in freedom and dignity .
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Columbia Heights, Minnesota, calls upon our U.S.
Congressional delegation, both in the Senate and House of Representatives, to join us in:
Urging the Biden administration to immediately call for and facilitate de-escalation and a
ceasefire to end the genocide in Gaza;
Call upon the Biden administration to promptly send and facilitate the e ntry of humanitarian
assistance into Gaza on the necessary scale;
Call upon the Biden administration to halt all U.S. weapons shipments to Israel that may be
used in a manner inconsistent with the International Court of Justice demands for immediate
and effective implementation of the provisional measures delineated in its January 26 order .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, reaffirms its support for all
residents and condemns all forms of racism, Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, anti-Arab racism, bigotry,
and discrimination
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights supports the U.S. Congress Resolution H.R.
786 and joins other cities in calling on our Congress Members to demand and immediate ceasefire,
release of all hostages, the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza; the restoration of
food, water, electricity, and medical supplies to Gaza; and the respect for international law; and calls
for a resolution that protects the security of all innocent civilians; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Columbia Heights City Council directs city staff to expeditiously
dispatch copies of this resolution to President Joe Biden, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator
Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Representative Erin Koegel and
Sandra Feist, Senator Mary Kunesh of the Minnesota State Assembly, Governor Tim Walz, Lt. Gov.
Peggy Flanagan, and Attorney General Keith Ellison
We, the undersigned Columbia Heights City Council members, urge the Biden administration to
immediately call for and work to facilitate a permanent ceasefire to halt the ongoing violence in Israel
and occupied Palestinian territory. We call for a lasting ceasefire and end to the siege on Gaza now.
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Item 9.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The City Council hereby approves
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 26th day of February 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amada Marquez-Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk
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Item 9.
ITEM: Review and Authorization of an Amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner, 2/21/24
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
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
In late 2022, staff were informed that Medtronic intended to vacate their Columbia Heights campus located at
800 53rd Avenue NE. The property was listed for sale in December of 2022, and staff collaborated with the
listing broker to provide guidance on potential parameters for redevelopment of the site. Currently, the entire
11.74-acre site is fully within the Shoreland Overlay District and zoned GB-General Business which allows for a
variety of commercial uses but does not include provisions to allow residential development. Given the large
size of the property and its desirable location, staff believe that a va riety of uses could be considered at this
location, including high-density residential. Despite the redevelopment potential for the site, there is no
specific guidance in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to direct a different use of the property. The current plan
simply guides the site for commercial use under the assumption that Medtronic will remain the primary user.
Following the listing of the property, staff received a handful of inquiries from redevelopers over the course of
a few months. Staff advised interested developers that the City viewed the site as a prime prospect for
redevelopment, but specific guidance for the site has not been developed at this time. Therefore, additional
planning must be undertaken to start creating parameters for the potential rezoning/re-guiding of the site
before redevelopment can occur. HKGi, who prepared the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, was contracted to
develop a design framework and conduct engagement activities including evaluating the redevelopment site
and the neighborhood context, facilitating meetings and workshops with staff, City Council and Planning
Commission, and the neighborhood to establish redevelopment goals with a focus on land use and design
elements.
Initial work has included evaluating the redevelopment site and neighborhood context through internal staff
meetings and workshops in the form of a Joint Session of the Planning Commission and City Council on
November 16, 2023. The Joint Session allowed for some consensus to b e reached regarding the core land use
and design elements that have been established thus far, these core elements include the following:
Scale high density residential towards Central Avenue and lower density housing such as
townhomes near Sullivan Lake
Street designs that incorporate stormwater management features
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
Integrate public/private spaces
Focus on Sullivan Lake and expansion of Sullivan Lake Park as existing community assets
Improve Sullivan Lake water quality
Targeted residential density of 450-600 units
Limited commercial/retail development
These land use and design frameworks were refined into two concepts which were presented to the public at
an Open House engagement event held on January 9, 2024. The event was extremely well attended and
served as the beginning of a two-week online public engagement period from January 9th through January 24th
where community members provided feedback on the concepts presented.
HKGi has provided a summary report that documents the proposed changes to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The primary Changes that are proposed are as follows:
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) land use text description
Implementation chapter update to reflect the need for rezoning of the site
Adding to the Opportunity areas with an Area 5 section describing the new site and changing the
site’s future land use designation from Commercial to TOD.
Technical tables will be adjusted based on projections changing and forecasts for additional
population and housing units:
o Regional Setting
o Socioeconomic (Household and Employment)
o Sewer
o Transportation Analysis Zones
o Transportation demand
The amendment is now ready to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and adoption. Prior to
their acceptance of the plan, a resolution of the City Council approving the plan to be submitted is required.
The City’s Zoning Code gives the Planning Commission authority to review and hold public hearings and
prepare recommendations to the City Council regarding any changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
At the February 6, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve draft
Resolution No. 2024-013, authorizing the proposed amendment of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan per the staff
report and recommending the City proceed with sending the amendment to the Metropolitan Council.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2024-013, there being
ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to recommend that the City Council approve draft Resolution No. 2024-013, authorizing
the proposed amendment of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan per the staff report and r ecommending the City
proceed with sending the amendment to the Metropolitan Council.
ATTACHMENT(S): 78
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City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 3
Draft Resolution 2024-013
Notice to Adjacent Communities and Affected Agencies
Public Hearing Notice
Community Engagement Summary
Preferred Concept
Consultant Memo and Attachments
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Item 10.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PER THE STAFF REPORT AND
RECOMMENDING THE CITY PROCEED WITH SUBMITTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes section 473.864 requires each local governmental unit to review
and, if necessary, amend its entire comprehensive plan and its fiscal devices and official
controls at least once every ten years to ensure its comprehensive plan conforms to
metropolitan system plans and ensure its fiscal devices and official controls do not conflict with
the comprehensive plan or permit activities that conflict with metropolitan system plans; and
Whereas, the City Council, Planning Commission, and the City Staff have prepared a proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as authorized
through Resolution 2018-96, intended to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Land
Planning Act and Metropolitan Council guidelines and procedures; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and all public comments, and thereafter the public hearing on February 6, 2024,
submitted positive recommendations to this Council relative to the adoption of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes section 473.858 requires a local governmental unit to submit its
proposed comprehensive plan amendment to the Metropolitan Council following
recommendation by the planning commission and after consideration but before final approval
by the governing body of the local governmental unit.
Whereas, based on its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and staff
recommendations, the Planning Commission and staff are ready to recommend City Council
approval of its proposed plan amendment to the Metropolitan Council for review pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 473.864; and
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Item 10.
NOW THERE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. Staff is directed by recommendation of the Planning Commission to distribute said
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City Council for authorization at the February
26, 2024 meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 473.864 and the City proceed
with sending the amendment to the Metropolitan Council.
Passed this 26th day of February, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded
by:
Roll Call:
Amàda Màrquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Andrew Boucher, City Planner
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1
Andrew Boucher
Good morning,
The City of Columbia Heights intends to amend its Comprehensive Plan to reguide roughly 12-acres of land
(formerly the Medtronic OƯice) located just east of Sullivan Lake Park at the southwest corner of 53rd Ave and
Central Ave (State Hwy 65). Under the proposed plan, the property would be reguided from Commercial, which
allows a variety of retail, services, and oƯice uses at a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.50 to 2.0; to Transit Oriented
Development (TOD), which allows a mix of retail, oƯice, and higher density residential uses at 25 to 50 units per net
acre - 1.0 to 3.0 FAR.
Attached is:
1. A location map.
2. An aerial photo.
3. A copy of the Commercial and TOD land use descriptions.
4. A current land use guidance map of the area.
5. A proposed land use guidance map of the area.
6. A graphic providing the proposed site description; and site drawings.
This email is intended to provide you an opportunity to review and comment on this proposed amendment. This
notice is also intended to meet the City’s obligation to notify adjacent communities and aƯected agencies of the
proposed amendment and provide you 60 days to review this proposed amendment and submit any written
comments.
Please notify me via e-mail if you intend to submit written comments, or if you will have no comments. Your prompt
attention to this is greatly appreciated so that we may continue with submission of our amendment to the
Metropolitan Council in a timely manner.
Thank You,
Natalie Strait
SHE/HER
PLANNER
NATALIE@HKGI.COM | (608) 322-0877
800 WASHINGTON AVE N, #103
MPLS, MN 55401
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Address: 3989 CENTRAL AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Telephone: (763) 767-6580
Fax: (763) 706-3637
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please contact us prior to deadline at
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the
Planning Commission of the City
of Columbia Heights will conduct
a public hearing in the City Council
Chambers of City Hall at 3989 Cen-
tral Avenue NE on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 6th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The order
of business is as follows:
The Planning Commission will
review an amendment to the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and make a
recommendation to the City Coun-
cil. Section 9.104 (B) (4) (5) of the
Zoning Ordinance, requires that the
Planning Commission review, hold
public hearings, and prepare rec-
ommendations on any changes to
the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Notice is hereby given that all
persons having an interest will be
given an opportunity to be heard.
For questions, contact Andrew
Boucher, City Planner, at (763) 706-
3673.
Published in
The Life
January 12, 2024
1366782
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CONCEPT 1 - TOTALS
• 12,000 SF of Commercial/Retail
• 440 +/- High Density Housing Units
• 38 +/- Rowhouse Townhome Units Mixed use with restaurant on stormwater
pond and residential (3 stories, 72 units +/-)
Mixed use at northwest corner with apartments and liner residential
around a parking structure (6 stories, 216 units +/- of apartments;
80 units +/- of liner residential at 4 stories)
“Stormwater Street Amenity”
Small, stand-alone apartment building (4 stories, 72 units +/-)
Courtyard
Stormwater Pond
Sullivan Lake Park
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“Utilize some of the mixed use space
closest the lake as a community center
or expansion of the park”
“Take out townhomes and
expand park”
“Keep lake
loop trail”
“Would want to make sure the retail space
could be mostly filled. And filled with
retail that is a mix of useful/convenience
business and one’s that make the
neighborhood more exciting/appealing.”
“Access around 53rd and Central is
already difficult with the amount of
traffic in the area. 53rd being the only
access to the property would be too
difficult for residents to come and
go as they please especially with the
traffic light being so near the property”.
Concept 1 Feedback Notes (Ranked by overall mentions)
• Too much residential intensity/too dense (23)
• Much more of the area should be commercial/retail and mixed use (9)
• More focus on protecting/expanding the parkland - lots of animals and birds spotted/living
along this lake, concern for existing wildlife (8)
• Concerned about environmental impact of dense development (5)
• Traffic/roundabout concerns on 53RD (5)
• Need a community center - more community-focused use (4)
• Like the waterfront restaurant (as long as pond is maintained) (3)
• Like the concept as is (3)
• Right amount of density (2)
• No more HDR, townhouses/rowhouses okay (2)
• Too much commercial/business space (2)
• I don’t like this concept (2)
• Like the stormwater features (2)
• Lack of adequate parking (2)
• No more rentals (1)
• Need Senior Living (1)
• Streets seem to narrow as proposed (1)
• Design for ADA and diversity (1)
• Need a grocery store in the area (1)
• No parking shown for restaurant/poor access (1)
• Can school support this level of density? (1)
• Concern about noise pollution (1)
Which Concept do you prefer?
49%
Concept 1
51%
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CONCEPT 2 - TOTALS
• 6,000 SF of Commercial/Retail
• 456 +/- High Density Housing Units
• 79 +/- Rowhouse Townhome Units
Stormwater
Pond
Sullivan Lake Park
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Overlook
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Mixed use at northwest corner with apartments and liner
residential around a parking structure (6 stories, 336 +/- units)
“Stormwater Street Amenity”
Medium, stand-alone apartment building (4 stories, 120 units +/-)
Park Feature (Park Pavilion/Restaurant
Destination with Food Trucks)
Townhomes (24 units +/-)
Townhomes (55 units +/-)
Stormwater
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53rd Avenue NE
Concept 2 Feedback Notes (Ranked by overall mentions)
• Too much residential intensity/too dense (19)
• Like this one more because of park design/expand the park more (11)
• I prefer this concept over the other (8)
• Needs more commercial/retail/mixed use (7)
• Concerned about more traffic (5)
• Like the stormwater/water designs throughout (4)
• Need a community center - more community-focused use/amenities (4)
• Concerned about environmental impact of dense development/impact to wildlife (4)
• I don’t like this concept (3)
• Expand the park more (3)
• Like food truck and restaurant feature (2)
• Need Grocery Store (2)
• Limit commercial/retail development (2)
• Like the high-density housing (2)
• I like this concept (1)
• Like precedent photos more on this concept (1)
• Streets seem to narrow as proposed (1)
• No more rental properties (1)
• Why not considering green uses like nature center? (1)
• Can school support this level of density? (1)
“Needs much more commercial
development, especially along 53rd
Avenue NE. This is the last large
commercial parcel in Columbia Heights
and it is close to the freeway. Too much
residential intensity. Purchase US
Bank property for sale to add Central
Avenue access, and get right-of-way
access at 52nd Avenue NE and Central
Avenue to connect to the traffic light
and connect existing trail to Central
Avenue.”
“I like this one better. The stormwater
features and green spaces seem more
appropriate and better designed. More
housing instead of business space. It’ll
be more of a “walkable” community
instead of another shopping area.”
“This is my preferred concept due to the addition of the park feature.
Having a moderate sized feature could allow for the city to host
community events at Sullivan Lake Park, lessening the burden on Huset
Park, which currently hosts nearly all community festivals. . Trails may
also need to be widened where applicable. Tree planting within the
development will be critical to allow the new site to better blend into the
park and create a habitat transition zone.”
“MORE HOUSING and RETAIL ON
CENTRAL? A city needs to find a
balance between housing and retail to
limit OVERCROWDING of people. You
are overcrowding Central Avenue with
people and traffic. Not well-thought
out city planning at all, especially
when the city is aware of the traffic
issues already existing on Central
Avenue.”
“If we make this property residential,
we need to consider the times and
the needs of our residents today.
Many extended families and multiple
families are already living together.
Buildings that are mostly 1 and 2
bedroom apartments are falling
incredibly short of the real needs of
people today. Consider housing that
would be acceptable for 8-10 people
because they are already making this
work today.”
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Mixed use with apartments and liner residential around a parking
structure (6 stories, 220 units +/- of apartments; 100 units +/- of
liner residential at 4 stories)
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Park Feature (Park Pavillion/Restaurant
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PREFERRED CONCEPT - TOTALS
• 16,000 SF of Commercial/Retail
• 440 +/- High Density Housing Units
• 50 +/- Rowhouse Townhome Units
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ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance No. 1691, an Ordinance proposing vacation of roadway, alley, and
right-of-way easements serving 1650 40th Avenue NE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner, 2/20/24
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
At the beginning of 2023, the property owner of 1650 40th Avenue NE approached staff regarding the
replacement of an existing attached garage with a larger garage which would abut or encroach upon an area
of the site which lies within an existing roadway easement. The property owner informally requested an
easement/partial easement vacation in April 2023, but the City required additional review.
Upon further review, staff determined that the City would be the applicant and responsible for hiring a firm to
conduct the survey work. A contract for surveying services was executed with Pioneer Engineering to conduct
a survey, prepare existing (Exhibit A) and proposed conditions (Exhibits B and C), and provide descriptions for
the proposed vacation as well as the new easements.
Exhibit A and B show the existing roadway easements per Document No. 217962 and 727283 as well as all of
the alley per Waltons 1st Subdivision of Reservoir Hills which are all subjects of this roadway easement
vacation and Exhibit C shows the new proposed easement.
Attached are the legal descriptions of the easements to be vacated and descriptions of the new easement to
be recorded per Exhibits A, B, and C. Once approved, the City is responsible for filing the vacations and
recording the new easements with Anoka County.
STAFF REVIEW
Staff has coordinated with the City Engineer who has been provided copies of the application materials and had
no concerns with the easement vacation and proposed easements ensuring that the City will maintain the
appropriate access necessary for the right-of-way.
FINDINGS OF FACT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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Section 9.104 (J) of the Zoning Ordinance and Section 111 of the City Charter outlines certain findings of fact
that must be met in order for the City Council to grant approval for an easement vacation. The findings are as
follows:
The City Council shall make each of the following findings before vacating a street, alley, or other public right -
of-way:
a) No private rights will be injured or endangered as a result of the vacation.
This is correct.
b) The public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a result of the vacation.
This is correct.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1691, on first consideration:
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1691, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1691, an Ordinance proposing vacation of
roadway, alley, and right-of-way easements serving 1650 40th Avenue NE, for March 11, 2024, at
approximately 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance No. 1691
Exhibit A (Existing Conditions)
Exhibit B (Proposed Roadway Easement Vacation)
Exhibit C (Proposed Easement)
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the
City Council of the City of Colum-
bia Heights will conduct a public
hearing in the City Council Cham-
bers of City Hall at 3989 Central
Avenue NE on Monday, February
26th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The order
of business is as follows:
First Reading of Ordinance No.
1691. A draft ordinance proposing
vacation of roadway, alley, and
right-of-way easements serving
1650 40th Avenue NE per 9.104(J)
of the City’s Zoning Code and Sec-
tion 111 of the City Charter as it
relates to the vacation of streets,
alleys, and other public right-of-
way. The proposed ordinance in-
cludes the vacation of all roadway
easements as described: all of the
alley per Waltons 1st Subdivision of
Reservoir Hills; all of the roadway
easement as described in Docu-
ment No. 217962 and 727283. Per
Section 9.104 (J) of the Zoning Or-
dinance, the Planning Commission
held a public hearing on February
6, 2024 and gave a positive rec-
ommendation to City Council to
approve the proposed roadway
vacation.
Notice is hereby given that
all persons having an interest
will be given an opportunity
to be heard. Copies of all the
documents concerning the
proposed Ordinance No. 1691 and
full legal descriptions are on file
at the Community Development
Departments office at City Hall on
and after the date of this notice. For
questions regarding the proposed
changes, contact Andrew Boucher,
City Planner, at (763) 706-3673 or
at aboucher@columbiaheightsmn.
gov
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Ordinance No.1691
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 1691
AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING VACATION OF ROADWAY, ALLEY, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS PER 9.104
OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005 SERVING PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1650 40TH AVENUE NE.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
The proposed legal descriptions for the easement and road vacations are as described and graphically
depicted per Exhibits A, B, and C:
All of the Alley as delineated and dedicated on WALTONS 1ST SUBDIVISION OF RESERVOIR HILLS, Anoka
County contiguous with the southeasterly line of Lot 1, Block 1, said WALTONS 1ST SUBDIVISION OF
RESERVOIR HILLS, that lies easterly of a line parallel with and 25 feet easterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the south quarter corner of Section. 36, Township 30, Range. 24, said Anoka County, thence
North 00 degrees 20 minutes 19 degrees West assumed bearing along the north south quarter line of said
Section. 36, 1965.92 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 44 seconds East, 332.49 feet to the point of
beginning; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds East, 42.45 feet; thence southwesterly along a
tangential curve concave to the west, 94.94 feet, with a central angle 45 degrees 19 minutes 54 seconds and a
radius of 120.00 feet.
All of the roadway easement as described in document number 217962 and 727283, Anoka County,
Minnesota
Section 2
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 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
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Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance No. 1692, an Ordinance proposing a new roadway, alley, and right-
of-way easement serving 1650 40th Avenue NE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner, 2/21/24
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
At the beginning of 2023, the property owner of 1650 40th Avenue NE approached staff regarding the
replacement of an existing attached garage with a larger garage which would abut or encroach upon an area
of the site which lies within an existing roadway easement. The property owner informally requested an
easement/partial easement vacation in April 2023, but the City required additional review.
Upon further review, staff determined that the City would be the applicant and responsible for hiring a firm to
conduct the survey work. A contract for surveying services was executed with Pioneer Engineering to conduct
a survey, prepare existing (Exhibit A) and proposed conditions (Exhibits B and C), and provide descriptions for
the proposed easement.
Exhibit A and B show the existing roadway easements per Document No. 217962 and 727283 as well as all of
the alley per Waltons 1st Subdivision of Reservoir Hills which are all subjects of the vacation of the misaligned
easement and Exhibit C shows the new proposed easement accurately reflecting the right-of-way location.
Attached are the legal descriptions of the easements to be vacated and descriptions of the new easement to
be recorded per Exhibits A, B, and C. Once approved, the City is responsible for filing the vacations and
recording the new easements with Anoka County.
STAFF REVIEW
Staff has coordinated with the City Engineer who has been provided copies of the application materials and had
no concerns with the easement vacation and proposed easements ensuring that the City will maintain the
appropriate access necessary for the right-of-way.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (J) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines certain findings of fact that must be met in order for the
City Council to grant approval for an easement vacation. The findings are as follows:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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The City Council shall make each of the following findings before vacating a street, alley, or other public right -
of-way:
a) No private rights will be injured or endangered as a result of the vacation.
This is correct.
b) The public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a result of the vacation.
This is correct.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1692, on first consideration:
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1692, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1692, an Ordinance proposing new roadway,
alley, and right-of-way easement to serve 1650 40th Avenue NE, for March 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance No. 1692
Exhibit A (Existing Conditions)
Exhibit B (Proposed Roadway Easement Vacation)
Exhibit C (Proposed Easement)
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the
City Council of the City of Colum-
bia Heights will conduct a public
hearing in the City Council Cham-
bers of City Hall at 3989 Central
Avenue NE on Monday, February
26th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The order
of business is as follows:
First Reading of Ordinance No.
1692. A draft ordinance proposing
a new roadway easement serving
1650 40th Avenue NE per 9.104(J) of
the City’s Zoning Code as it relates
to the vacation of streets, alleys,
and other public right-of-way ease-
ments and does not relate to a re-
plat. The proposed ordinance and
roadway easement is described as
follows:
An easement for roadway pur-
poses lying over under and across
all that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Wal-
tons 1st Subdivision of Reservoir
Hills, according to the recorded
plat thereof, Anoka County, Minne-
sota that lies within a 50 foot strip,
its centerline described as follows;
Commencing at the south quar-
ter corner of Section. 36, Township
30, Range. 24, said Anoka County,
thence North 00 degrees 20 min-
utes 19 degrees West assumed
bearing along the north south quar-
ter line of said Section. 36, 1965.92
feet; thence North 89 degrees 29
minutes 44 seconds East, 332.49
feet to the point of beginning;
thence South 00 degrees 30 min-
utes 16 seconds East, 42.45 feet;
thence southwesterly along a tan-
gential curve concave to the west,
94.94 feet, with a central angle 45
degrees 19 minutes 54 seconds
and a radius of 120.00 feet.
Together with all that part of
said Lot 1 except the previous-
ly described 50 foot strip that
lies southeasterly of a line 10 feet
northwesterly of and parallel with
the northeasterly line of the Alley
adjacent to said Lot 1 as delineated
and dedicated on said WALTONS
1ST SUBDIVISION OF RESERVOIR
HILLS.
Per Section 9.104 (J) of the
Zoning Ordinance, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing
on February 6, 2024 and gave a
positive recommendation to City
Council to approve the proposed
roadway easement.
Notice is hereby given that
all persons having an interest
will be given an opportunity
to be heard. Copies of all the
documents concerning the
proposed Ordinance No. 1692 and
full legal descriptions are on file
at the Community Development
Departments office at City Hall on
and after the date of this notice. For
questions regarding the proposed
changes, contact Andrew Boucher,
City Planner, at (763) 706-3673 or
at aboucher@columbiaheightsmn.
gov
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Colum-bia Heights will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Cham-bers of City Hall at 3989 Central Avenue NE on Monday, February 26th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The order of business is as follows: First Reading of Ordinance No. 1692. A draft ordinance proposing a new roadway easement serving 1650 40th Avenue NE per 9.104(J) of the City’s Zoning Code as it relates to the vacation of streets, alleys, and other public right-of-way ease-ments and does not relate to a re-plat. The proposed ordinance and roadway easement is described as follows:An easement for roadway pur-poses lying over under and across all that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Wal-tons 1st Subdivision of Reservoir Hills, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minne-sota that lies within a 50 foot strip, its centerline described as follows;Commencing at the south quar-ter corner of Section. 36, Township 30, Range. 24, said Anoka County, thence North 00 degrees 20 min-utes 19 degrees West assumed bearing along the north south quar-ter line of said Section. 36, 1965.92 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 44 seconds East, 332.49 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 30 min-utes 16 seconds East, 42.45 feet; thence southwesterly along a tan-gential curve concave to the west, 94.94 feet, with a central angle 45 degrees 19 minutes 54 seconds and a radius of 120.00 feet. Together with all that part of said Lot 1 except the previous-ly described 50 foot strip that lies southeasterly of a line 10 feet northwesterly of and parallel with the northeasterly line of the Alley adjacent to said Lot 1 as delineated and dedicated on said WALTONS 1ST SUBDIVISION OF RESERVOIR HILLS.Per Section 9.104 (J) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 6, 2024 and gave a positive recommendation to City Council to approve the proposed roadway easement.Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies of all the documents concerning the proposed Ordinance No. 1692 and full legal descriptions are on file
at the Community Development
Departments office at City Hall on
and after the date of this notice. For
questions regarding the proposed
changes, contact Andrew Boucher,
City Planner, at (763) 706-3673 or
at aboucher@columbiaheightsmn.
gov
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Item 12.
Ordinance No.1692
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 1692
AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING A ROADWAY EASEMENT PER 9.104 OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005 SERVING
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1650 40TH AVENUE NE AND 3987 JOHNSON STREET NE.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
The proposed roadway easement is legally described and graphically depicted in Exhibit C as follows:
An easement for roadway purposes lying over under and across all that part of Lot 1, Block 1, WALTONS 1ST
SUBDIVISION OF RESERVOIR HILLS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota th at lies
within a 50 foot strip, its centerline described as follows:
Commencing at the south quarter corner of Section. 36, Township 30, Range. 24, said Anoka County, thence
North 00 degrees 20 minutes 19 degrees West assumed bearing along the north south quarter line of said
Section. 36, 1965.92 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 44 seconds East, 332.49 feet to the point of
beginning; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds East, 42.45 feet; thence southwesterly along a
tangential curve concave to the west, 94.94 feet, with a central angle 45 degrees 19 minutes 54 seconds and a
radius of 120.00 feet.
Together with all that part of said Lot 1 except the previously described 50 foot strip that lies southeasterly of
a line 10 feet northwesterly of and parallel with the northeasterly line of the Alley adjacent to said Lot 1 as
delineated and dedicated on said WALTONS 1ST SUBDIVISION OF RESERVOIR HILLS.
Section 2
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 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
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Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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