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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-2024 City Council Meeting Packet CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers Connie Buesgens Kt Jacobs Rachel James Justice Spriggs Interim City Manager Kevin Hansen City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, January 22, 2024 6:00 PM AGENDA ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by Microsoft Teams Meeting ID 287 822 303 488, Passcode MGP9KV. 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. Introduction of Elected Officials. MN State Senator Mary Kunesh MN State House of Representatives Sandra Feist and Erin Koegel B. Introduction of Police Department Staff. CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the statement of all items.) 1 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 1. Approve the January 2, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minu tes. MOTION: Move to approve the January 2, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting minutes. 2. Approve the January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the January 8, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes. 3. Accept the January 19, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the January 19, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes. 4. Accept the April 20, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the April 20, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes. 5. Accept the December 13, 2023 Youth Commission Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the December 13, 2023 Youth Commission meeting minutes. 6. Adopt Resolution 2024-08, Designating Election Judges and Election Judge Salaries for 2024 Elections. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024 -08, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, approving the designation of elections judges and election judge salaries for the 2024 Presidential Primary. 7. Resolution 2024-09 to Amend the 2024 Fund 411 Budget to Authorize Conference Room and Sound Masking Updates for the Public Safety Building. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-09, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to the adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 amending the Fund 411 budget to authorize the technology updates at the Public Safety Building and approving the purchase of equipment and services through Bluum Technology. 8. Authorization to Purchase and Outfit Police Vehicles. MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of four 2024 Ford SUV patrol vehicles and one 2024 Chevrolet Traverse to be used as an unmarked squad car; all vehicles to be purchased under the State of MN Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) at a total cost of $212,477. MOTION: Move to authorize an expenditure of up to $167,547 to set up and outfit the police vehicles to be purchased, in addition to the two Dodge Chargers that were purchased in December 2023. 9. Authorize Sergeant Jackie Urbaniak’s attendance at Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command. MOTION: Move to authorize the attendance of Sergeant Jackie Urbaniak at the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command being held in the City of Eagan from September 23 through December 6, 2024. 2 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 10. Authorize the Acquisition of Miscellaneous Equipment for the New Aerial Apparatus. MOTION: Authorize the fire department to purchase loose equipment for the new Aerial with 2024 Capital funds, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $74,000. 11. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 22, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 12. License Agenda. MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 22nd 2024, as presented. 13. 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 $950,751.96. PUBLIC HEARINGS This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in -person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Any comments made after the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the City Council and will not be i ncluded 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. 14. Consideration of Resolution 2024-07, Declaration of a Public Nuisance in the City of Columbia Heights is Requested Against the Property at 4411 3rd Street NE for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2024-07, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-07, being a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Columbia Heights approving declaration of a public nuisance, pursuant to City Code, of the property listed. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 15. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Columbia Heights’ Participation in Violent Crime Reduction Unit MOTION: Motion to Authority the Mayor, Interim City Manager, and Police Chief to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to participate in its Violent Crime Reduction Unit. Ordinances and Resolutions 3 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 16. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 4411 6th Street NE. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-10, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-10, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Bid Considerations New Business and Reports CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Report of the City Manager COMMUNITY FORUM The Community Forum is the public’s opportunity to address the Council regarding any matter that has not had a public hearing earlier in the meeting. Speakers that are in-person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Once called to the podium, the speaker should state their name and connection to Columbia Heights. Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak as well as their address and connection to Columbia Heights to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. All speakers should limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Personal attacks, threats, the use of profanity, and other disrespectful comments are prohibited. The City Council will listen to the public comments, ask clarifying questions, and if needed, request staff to follow up or direct the matter to be added to an upcoming agenda. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on items raised at the Community Forum at the meeting on which they are raised. ADJOURNMENT 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. 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers Connie Buesgens Kt Jacobs Rachel James Justice Spriggs Interim City Manager Kevin Hansen City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE Tuesday, January 02, 2024 6:00 PM MINUTES The following are the minutes for the Work Session Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 2, 2024, in the Shared Vision Room, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm. Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember James (electronically via Teams), Councilmember Spriggs Also Present: Andrew Bouche, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Assistant City Manager / Community Development Director; Jesse Hauf, IT Director; Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Charlie Thompson, Fire Chief. WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Authorize Purchase of Phoenix G-2 Alerting System. Chief Thompson gave a brief overview of the Pheonix G-2 Alerting System and all the positive impacts that it will have on the Fire Department Team vs. the now outdated pager system that is currently in use. The Council agreed to move forward with the purchase of the new system and asked that it be added as an item “to be considered” on the next council meeting agenda so that the positive impacts could be shared with the community. 2. Xcel Energy Partners in Energy City Planner Bouche led the presentation of the positive impacts that Xcel Partners in Energy Program would have on the City of Columbia Heights if it was approved and implemented. Bouche gave a brief overview of the requirements of the program and showcased the process that the City of Coon Rapids used to implement the program. The Council agreed to move forward with the Partners in Energy program and asked that it be added as an item “to be considered” on the next council meeting agenda so that the positive impacts could be shared with the community. 3. IT Department Update IT Director Jesse Hauf led a presentation on the recently completed updates and future planned updates for the IT Department and the City as a whole. Hauf gave information on the status of the Sciens Strategic Technology Plan that was approved by the Council and all 5 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 02, 2024 City Council Work Session Page 2 the recent updates that have occurred. Additionally, Hauf updated the Council on Comcast franchise agreement extension (he noted that cable subscribers are down significantly), he is anticipating that the extension will be finalized soon. Hauf also updated the Council on the availability of USI Internet in the community in the coming years. 4. Lobbyist: Eyes on Session. Interim City Manager Hansen gave an update on the current status of what the Lobbyist hired to assist the City is working on and future potential projects including: MSC building bonding, City Hall sales tax refund and future potential for park bonding and what the application process would look like. Hansen asked the Council what items would need to be clarified or lobbied for in the legislature that we could use the assistance of our lobbyist for. Councilmember James mentioned she would support public building firearms restrictions that the League of MN Cities Lobbyist supports. Additionally she would support lobbying for the State to take over the Massage Therapist Licensing and additional clarification of the SRO (School Resource Officer) position. Councilmember Buesgens inquired about the timeline for getting bonding for Murzyn Hall. Hansen stated that the City can not support the share of the bonding for Murzyn Hall until after the completion of the Public Works building. 5. Designation of Legal Newspaper for 2024. Interim City Manager Hansen led a brief presentation of the requirements for the Council to select a legal newspaper for 2024. He highlighted that our current legal newspaper allows for reasonable publishing costs, and he would suggest continuing on with that. The council agreed to continue utilizing “Life Newspaper” as the official legal newspaper for 2024 and to have the item placed on the consent agenda for approval. 6. Council Liaison Board and Commission Appointments for 2024. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she would like to continue with the appointments that were established in 2023. The Council agreed to continue with the Board and Commission Appointments that were established in 2023 for the year 2024. 7. Select Date for 2024 Local Board of Appeal & Equalization Meeting. Interim City Manager Hansen introduced the potential dates proposed for the LBAE 6 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 02, 2024 City Council Work Session Page 3 meeting to precede the regularly scheduled City Council meetings on April 8th and 22nd at 5:00pm. The Council agreed to proceed with the proposed dates in April at 5pm prior to the scheduled Council Meetings. There was concern about training that can be completed, and City Clerk Ion will follow up with the County to see when the training link has been refreshed for 2024. 8. Council Corner. Councilmember James would like to see opportunities to support renters in the community. She would like this item to be discussed at an upcoming work session so that Staff can research what the Council is interested in. Mayor Márquez Simula voiced her concerns with the parking area at City Hall. She was concerned that one of the EV (Electric Vehicle) Chargers was not working and that there was some garbage in the area. She stated that “she did not want items to come across as piddly”. Additionally, she stated that there should be signs stating that specific parking spots are for EV Charging only. Additionally, she also voiced concerns that workers are parking too close to the doors. City Manager Hansen clarified that all the Electric Vehicles are working, and that he has used each one of them. He has concerns that designating the EV parking spots as such may lead to concerns for general parking when there are larger meetings. Hansen also clarified that there are some City vehicles that could be relocated, and this will occur once a deep cleaning of the garage can occur, further clarifying that there is a machine to clean the garage floor at public works and they will complete the cleaning at City Hall. Mayor Márquez Simula would like to have a “Old Business” section added to the Work Session Agenda. This way she could keep track of items like having the parking garage cleaned. Councilmember Jacobs would like to have residents’ issues addressed during the City Manager Update section. She does not feel that this needs to be during every meeting. Hansen stated that he would make sure these items are addressed in the City Manager update portion of the meeting. Councilmember Buesgens stated that she would like to see the achievements of staff highlighted throughout the year. Councilmember Jacobs would like to see specific departments highlighted. Mayor Márquez Simula inquired about the status of who will be taking over the position of City Attorney. Hansen stated that it is an attorney that has worked for the City / Council previously, and that Scott Lepak is well versed in union contract negotiations for the City, and this is very 7 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 02, 2024 City Council Work Session Page 4 important this year as three contracts are up for renewal. There is a need for continuity in this position through this year’s negotiations. 9. Review 2024 Council Schedule. Interim City Manager Hansen led the conversation related to prescheduled council meetings on the first, second and fourth Monday of the month and what days were updated or changed to reflect a holiday or tentative meeting. City Clerk Ion confirmed that the City’s online calendar has been updated to reflect meetings, holidays, and other important events for 2024. 10. Executive Session: Discuss Property Acquisition of PIN: 35 -30-24-43-0018. ATTENDANCE INFORMATION: Move to recess to Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), members of the public will not be able to attend. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that the meeting will be closed pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05 subdivision 3(b) to discuss the acquisition of property at PIN: 35-30-24-43- 0018. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs to go into closed session. Motion Carried 5-0 (individual roll call vote was taken as James was in attendance virtually) and the meeting was closed at 8:19pm. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs to reconvene the regular work session meeting. Motion Carried 5-0 (individual roll call vote was taken as James was in attendance virtually) and the meeting was reconvened at 8:43pm. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Márquez Simula adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 8 Item 1. 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, January 08, 2024 6:00 PM MINUTES The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 8, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember Spriggs; Councilmember James Also Present: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police; Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Director/ Assistant City Manager; Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager; Scott Lepak, City Attorney; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Joe Kloiber, Finance Director; Dan O’Brien, Assistant Fire Chief; Charlie Thompson, Fire Chief; Kevin Reich, MWMO Executive Director; Derek Batiste, City resident; Laurel Deenen, City resident; Dirk Schmitz, City resident MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our 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 Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. MWMO (Mississippi Watershed Management Organization) Informational Presentation. MWMO Executive Director Kevin Reich explained that the MWMO has a joint powers authority in the State. The joint powers are made up of seven jurisdictions. All of the members represent taxing entities and are elected officials and therefore can act as an independent special unit of government with a purpose that is guided by the State law. Local government units need to be configured within watersheds and are nature derived. 9 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 While Columbia Heights does not directly touch the Mississippi River, the City’s built environment does touch it which includes structures and infrastructure. He noted it is important to address how to mitigate the impacts of those areas in order to improve the water quality of the river. This is done through collaborative partnerships and goals. The goals include design, policy making and class participation. Mr. Reich noted that they are currently working to decrease the impacts of salt. He added that the sidewalks in front of City Hall are heated in order to help reduce the impact of chlorine on the river. He explained that there are a number of challenges being a City that is urban by the river. In many projects, rain water is able to be collected and then soaked into the earth. However, during the library project, that was not an option. A mechanism was created in the back of the building to help with the filtration process. Another example of helping to improve the rivers water quality is the 37th Avenue project through pedestrian, multimodal and environmental friendly sidewalks and stretches of roads. Mayor Márquez Simula asked how community members who are interested in learning more about the MWMO could get involved. Mr. Reich replied that people can contact the MWMO at any time and go to the website to learn more information. He noted that there is a committee that overviews the grant programs and are always looking for more participation with that. They are program water stewards for water quality where people can do direct action. Mayor Márquez Simula asked if people can stop by the MWMO. Mr. Reich replied that people can make an appointment at any time. It is a public building and people can stop by between 9 am- 3pm. He noted if people would like an informative discussion of what the facility is, to call in advance. Councilmember James noted that the MWMO works with the water quality for the lakes within the districts. She asked how the MWMO works with the lakes in Columbia Heights. Mr. Reich replied that they have not done a lot of work with standing bodies of water because the work is emphasized on the Mississippi River. Councilmember Buesgens thanked Mr. Reich and mentioned that he does good work in the community. Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that the MWMO building is gorgeous and innovative. Interim City Manager Hansen noted that Columbia Heights joined the MWMO in 2012 and that it has been a great partnership. He added that the educational resources are also a key part in the partnership. The library is also able to additional educational resources. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember James noted an amendment to the December 11, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes on page 14, item 24, is missing the “City Manager” title for Community Development Director/Assistant City Manager Chirpich’s title. She asked to amend paragraph 1, 2 and 3 to reflect the change in title. 10 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 Councilmember James referenced item 14, page 64 of the Agenda Packet, “Animal Services to a Veterinary Firm,” Review of Bills, and asked what it was for. Police Chief Austin replied that the charge was for a contract with Pet Central. Councilmember James asked if the City owned any animals or if it was for animals that were picked up. Chief Austin replied for animals that were picked up. Mayor Márquez Simula asked if it was an annual fee. Chief Austin replied that it was. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 1. Approve December 11, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion: Move to approve the December 11, 2023 City Council meeting minutes. 2. Accept November 14, 2023 Sustainability Commission Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the November 14, 2023 Sustainability Commission minutes. 3. Accept the November 8, 2023 Youth Commission Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the November 8, 2023 Youth Commission meeting minutes. 4. Accept December 6, 2023 Library Board Minutes. MOTION: Move to Accept the Library Board Minutes from December 6, 2023. 5. Consideration of Resolution 2024-03, Designating official depositories for the City of Columbia Heights. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-03, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-03, being a resolution designating official depositories for the City of Columbia Heights. 6. Adopt Resolution 2024-04, Accept Certain Donations Received by the City of Columbia Heights. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-04, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-04, being a resolution accept certain donations received by the City of Columbia Heights. 7. Adopt Resolution 2024-05, Designating City Council Liaison and Council President Appointments for 2024. MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-05, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-05, Appointing Liaisons to City Boards & Commissions and External Boards. 8. Adopt Resolution 2024-06, Designating Election Judges and Election Judge Salaries f or the 2024 Municipal Special Election. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024 -06, there being ample copies available to the public. 11 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, approving the designation of elections judges and election judge salaries for the 2024 Municipal Special Election. 9. Designation of Legal News Paper for 2024. MOTION: Move to designate Life as the City of Columbia Heights official legal newspaper for 2024. 10. Public Works Blanket Orders for 2024 Purchases. MOTION: Move to authorize staff to process blanket purchase orders in an amount not to exceed the 2024 budget amounts for: • De-icing salt for salt/sanding operations. • Fuel (unleaded and diesel) for City vehicles. • Bituminous asphalt for patching/paving city streets and alleys. • Curb stop and service repairs for delinquent accounts and foreclosed properties. 11. Capital Equipment Replacement of Unit #250: 4x4 7.3 Liter Cab and Chassis. MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford F-550 XLT 4x4 7.3 Liter cab and chassis of the State of Minnesota Purchasing contract from Midway Ford in the amount of $67,421.67. 12. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 8, 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 January 8th 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 $2,680,493.27. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. Consideration of Resolution 2023-76, and 2023-77 regarding the revocation of the license to operate rental units within the city of Columbia Heights against the rental property at 4144 Quincy Street NE for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien noted this item was the first of two public hearings but would need to go through the public hearings separately because it is a procedural matter. He noted that the Council tabled this item during the November 27, 2023 meeting. He noted since that meeting, the property owner sold the property on December 19, 2023. The new owners were legally noticed for the meeting and their responsibility for the item. At least one of the tenants is still occupying the property prior to the property being sold. The new 12 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 5 property owners have not applied for a rental license but have until January 18, 2024 to do so. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien noted that rental licenses automatically terminate 30 days after the sale of a property it is not transferred to an eligible property owner licensee. During the November meeting, it was presented to the Council to consider revo cation due to failure to correct violations. The violations included to have all electrical wiring inspected by the City electrical inspector and have proof that wiring is properly installed and approved. This was completed to the inspector’s satisfaction. An additional violation included to install hardwire smoke alarm in the basement and shall be installed by a local contractor. This has also been satisfied. The property is licensed as a duplex rental property but inspectors noticed a third unit had been added and that multiple families were occupying the property. The third unit was required to be removed and would not be allowed to be legally converted to a triplex. The property owner was required to remove any remaining unpermitted plumbing in the basement and bathroom area and properly cap all copper water pipes in the basement kitchen area. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien stated that inspectors have performed a number of inspections on the property since November 2023 and all of the violations have been corrected and resolved. Councilmember Jacobs asked if the third unit was removed and the tenants were no longer living in the third unit. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien replied that the unit was removed and there were no tenants were occupying the third unit. Councilmember Jacobs asked if all violations had been satisfied from the November 2023 City Council meeting. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien replied that they were satisfied. Councilmember Spriggs asked why the property was sold. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien replied that he knew that the property owner was interested in selling the property but did not know it was to be so soon. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien mentioned that if the Council does not want to approve the revocation then they need to vote against the motion. Councilmember Jacobs asked if the item could be tabled until January 18, 2024 to see if the new property owners apply for the rental license. Councilmember Buesgens noted that the revocation was in regard to the license if the new property owners choose to transfer the license. Mayor Márquez Simula asked what the Staff recommendation was. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien replied that the Staff recommendation would be not to revoke the rental license. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. 13 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6 Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2023-76, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to adopt Resolution 2023-76, being a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Columbia Heights approving revocation, pursuant to City Code, of the rental license listed. All Nays, Motion Failed 0-5. Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien noted that the second revocation was due to failure to correct violations by failing to remove an exhaust fan and fixing exposed electrical wiring. All of the violations have been corrected. The Staff’s recommendation would be to not revoke the rental license Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2023-77, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adopt Resolution 2023-77, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation, pursuant to City Code, of the rental license listed. All Nays, Motion Failed 0-5. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 16. Authorize the Purchase of a Station Alerting System (PHOENIX G-2 ALERTING SYSTEM) and Associated Instillation Costs for the System in the Fire Department. Fire Chief Thompson explained that during the October 2, 2023 budget work session, he presented to the Council about an alerting system. He brought the item back to the Council after it was budgeted under the Capital Expenditure for 2024. He noted that that the current system can be unreliable due to the pager in the system. If the pager is taken out of the cradle, then the system cannot be controlled. Fire Chief Thompson stated that the Phoenix G-2 Alerting System would provide a number of solutions. The dispatch advantages of the system are that it is a digital system and is fast. This would help with the wellness of the dispatchers since the information would come to them digitally. It is a triple redundant system so if a portion of the system went down, the entire system would not go down with it. The alerting system would increase the situational awareness in first responders by using a clear, concise language every time. He mentioned that the current pager is loud and can cause stress. The new system wo uld reduce stress and anxiety. The new system would have lights that would gradually come up as well as have a speaker that would have noise gradually increase. In addition, there are screens that can provide updated information which helps first responders have a clear idea of what the mission is when they arrive on scene. 14 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 7 Fire Chief Thompson mentioned that he received the final quote on Friday and was shocked at the increase in price. The budget was for $75,000 for the system. The new estimate is $85,905.05. The difference in quotes is due to the installation cost. The installation cannot be contracted out to a different company. The other increase in cost is due to the controller box for the system. He recommended to the Council to continue to proceed with the purchase and installation since it will allow for large improvements. Councilmember James noted that as a resident, she would like the upgrade in order to have more safety and resiliency in the City. Mayor Márquez Simula explained that during the work session, all of the Councilmembers spoke about how happy they were to be moving forward with the department and wanted the public to know what improvements were coming to the department. She noted the importance of having the same quality as other surrounding cities. Interim City Manager Hansen explained that the motion should include an amendment to the approved budget. Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to authorize the Mayor and Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with US Digital Designs for a G-2 fire station alerting system and installation and amending the budget to the total of $85,905.05. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Ordinances and Resolutions 17. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 4721 Chatham Rd NE City Planner Boucher stated on December 14, the owner of 4721 Chatham Rd NE, reached out to the Community Development Department requesting an exemption from the single - family rental density cap. Attached to the Agenda Packet is the letter that Staff received. Section 1 of Ordinance 1685, which established the single-family rental density cap, states that: “If the number of detached single-family dwellings rental properties meets or exceeds the permitted number of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, a property owner may request a temporary license to allow an additional rental property for that block. The City Council may grant or deny a temporary license in its sole discretion. Persons requesting a temporary license must make an annual application to the City. No property owner shall hold a temporary rental license for the same property for more than two consecutive years.” City Planner Boucher added 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 2024-001 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 three 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 15 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8 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. Applicant Derek Batiste shared that his grandfather was the County Auditor for Anoka County and the house has been in the family since it was built. He explained that his grandparents passed the house down to him after they passed away. He will be moving to Oregon with his partner but would like to keep the property in Columbia Heights to keep it in the family. Councilmember Buesgens mentioned that Mr. Batiste will need to go through the rental license application process and it is not guaranteed that the Council will approve it. She added that after the one year license, he would need to apply for a rental license after that and it would only last two years. Mr. Batiste explained that he would be willing to move back to the City when the rental license expires. He mentioned that he would take out an equity loan in order to do any repairs that are needed to pass the inspection. Councilmember Jacobs asked who has been staying in the house the past year. Mr. Batiste replied that he was been partially living in the home and will have the neighbor check the house anytime he has to be away for an extended amount of time. Councilmember Jacobs asked about the average period of time that the house has been occupied in the past year. Mr. Batiste replied less than six months. Councilmember Jacobs expressed her concern that typically when the Council is asked to reconsider the Ordinance, it is due to a hardship in life and she does not see that in Mr. Batiste’s case. An additional concern is that there is no finite timeline of when the house could be fully occupied without renting it out. Mr. Batiste explained that his mother would like to return to the house because she has recently been through a divorce and does not make enough money to live in the area. Councilmember Spriggs stated he would classify having a new child as a form of hardship. He added that he would deny an application if someone had the intent to simply make a profit off of it. He mentioned that he believes this would be within the guidelines for an exemption to the Ordinance. City Planner Boucher stated Staff recommends approving resolution 2024-001, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4721 Chatham Road NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 16 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 9 Mayor Márquez Simula agreed with Councilmember Spriggs’ comments regarding the situation being within the guidelines for an exemption and that it would provide Mr. Batiste two years to get affairs in order. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs , to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-001, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adopt Resolution 2024-001, 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 4721 Chatham Road NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay, Motion Carried 4-1. Ayes: Spriggs, Buesgens, James, Márquez Simula Nay: Jacobs. 18. Consideration of Resolution 2024-02, being a Resolution to Authorize Participation in Xcel Energy Partners in Energy Program. City Planner Boucher stated Xcel Energy Partners in Energy provides communities in Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin services through a two-year commitment to develop an energy plan and assistance with implementing that plan, understanding a community’s unique energy needs and priorities, and tailors its services to complement each community’s vision. By working with citizens, businesses, and even their own government facilities, a community can shave dollars off utility bills, promote renewables, drive resource conservation or contribute toward greenhouse gas reduction goals. Partners in Energy helps address the challenge of identifying local priorities and then struct ures a path that leverages all resources available. City Planner Boucher added that the Energy Action Planning application describes how Partners in Energy helps gather stakeholders to develop and implement energy action plans to address local energy challenges and priorities with actionable and equitable strategies and resources. If the City is accepted as a community, there will be a scoping meeting to help determine the pathway that best aligns with the community’s interests and capabilities. This program is offered at no cost to participant communities with the expectation that Xcel Energy provides staff and financial resources during the planning and implementation phases as well as the City/community provides staff time and financial support to implement strategies. City Planner Boucher mentioned that once accepted into the Partners in Energy Program, Xcel Energy will organize preliminary kickoff meetings to build the framework to launch energy action planning workshops. They anticipate six to eight weeks for preparation, and 20 to 26 weeks for development of the plan. Following the plan development, the City will collaborate for 18 months to implement the strategies. The plan will outline actionable strategies that may include promotional outreach, education, events, PR to help guide the project implementation and bring tools and resources to help overcome implementation barriers. 17 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 10 City Planner Boucher explained that ideally, a champion from the community will be identified who will help smooth the process of developing an Energy Action Plan and rolling out implementation. Community engagement specialists will help lead workshops and empower the team with resources and energy expertise. Over the first six months of working together to develop the action plan, it may require up to 100 hours of time from your Partners in Energy champion. A group of local participants will need to be identified and get involved in developing the plan. City Planner Boucher stated throughout the planning and implementation, they will leverage the City’s existing communications channels, such as city website, social media, press media, newsletters, or cable channels. Xcel Energy resources are there to support and provide tools and help throughout the process—but it is the community that owns the plan. The program also serves as an Inflation Reduction Act resource for residents, businesses, local governments, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and tribes to access individual and business tax credits, residential rebates, grants for the creation of new programs and projects, and direct pay tax credits for local governments to access for clean energy, commercial clean vehicles, alternative fuel infrastructure, etc. Other areas of focus include building efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and EV fleet and charging infrastructure. The City of St. Lou is Park utilized the program to create their Climate Champions program, which offers cost-sharing for different buildings in their community (e.g. business, multifamily, and residential) to support energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. City Planner Boucher noted at the January 2, 2024 Council Work Session, Staff were given direction to review the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and 2018 Solid Waste Management Policy regarding community goals for energy, sustainability, environmental justice, and climate actions. Goals for social equity, community and land use, healthy foods, energy, and waste were included in the application as defined in the above plans . City Planner Boucher added that Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution 2024 – 002 authorizing staff to submit the Partners in Energy application before the January 15, 2024, deadline. Mayor Márquez Simula asked if the City would hear back around March. City Planner Boucher replied that he would assume that the City would be able to start working through the program after the application is submitted. Councilmember Buesgens asked when work in the program would begin. City Planner Boucher explained that the application would be due on January 15, 2024 and they would start working in the program shortly after that. He added that he would return to the Council with more information about when the program would begin after the application was submitted. Councilmember Buesgens expressed her excitement about the p rogram. Councilmember James thanked Staff for updating the goals. Councilmember Spriggs agreed and added his excitement about the community aspect of the project and be ing able to collaborate more. 18 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 11 Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-02, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Resolution 2024-02, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving the Partners in Energy Program. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Councilmember Jacobs mentioned that she attended the listening session tours with Metro Transit, and the City holiday lunch. She reminded the community that beginning January 1, 2024 new regulations are offering protection for renters and tenants such as mandatory 24 -hour notice before entering for a non-emergency item. Regulations can be found by going to the State of Minnesota Renter’s Rights. She attended the funeral of Captain Markham’s daughter with Councilmember Buesgens. She also facilitated three resident reach outs. Councilmember Spriggs stated he attended the Santa City Tour. He signed onto two letters which included a letter urging President Biden and Congress to pass a durable cease fire in the Middle East and a letter for the Minnesota Housing Partnership urging the Minnesota Congress members for policy changes to expand the low-income housing tax credit and to increase funding for housing homeless prevention programs. Additionally, he has provided a written update on what is happening in the City to the School Board. He connected with the three legislators to discuss priorities for the City. He attended the Library Board meeting, the EDA meeting, and the Work Session. Councilmember James noted that she attended the Holiday Train and volunteered with the SACA toy giveaway. She attended the City Staff holiday luncheon. She met some St. Anthony city leaders along with Mayor Márquez Simula to hear about their plans for a community center. She had a meeting with the Anoka County Commissioner to hear about the County’s tax levies and their priorities for 2024. She had a meeting with a Crest View board member regarding what is happening in Columbia Heights and their goals. She went to the Neighborhood Watch update meeting and got with the consultant regarding the City Manager search process. Her children were able to ski through the Columbia Heights Parks and Recreation program. She attended the EDA and Work Session meetings. She signed onto the letter that Councilmember Spriggs mentioned regarding the housing pro grams. She read a paragraph from the cease fire letter to President Biden and Congress , noted the letter is available to share, and that she is standing with other elected officials to call for a cease fire. She thanked the Staff for all they did in 2023. Councilmember Buesgens explained that she attended the Holiday Trai n, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization meeting, Sustainability Commission as a Council liaison, the high school band concert, Columbia Heights Fire Department pancake breakfast, Sue Chapman’s retirement party from Public Works, the Parkview Villa Christmas dinner, and Matt Markham’s daughter’s funeral. 19 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 12 Mayor Márquez Simula expressed her condolences to Mark Markham’s family for the passing of his daughter. She stated she attended a Governor’s meeting for the Latinx community leaders, Youth Commission meeting, Staff holiday luncheon, and Shop with a Cop. She has toured a lot of local development sites and local businesses. She attended a meeting along with Councilmember James with St. Anthony city leaders regarding the possibilities for collaborating. She added that she attended a housing meeting with a local housing advocate, Sue Chapman’s retirement party, the Parkview Villas holiday party, the Silverwood neighborhood holiday party, the Columbia Heights booster’s holiday party, and the Regional Council of Mayors holiday lunch at the Westwood Hills Nature Center, which is the first zero net building in the State of Minnesota. She explained that she is now a member of the Regional Council Mayor Executive Team and attended the first meeting. She also signed the letter that Councilmember Spriggs and Councilmember James signed regarding the cease fire in the Middle East and added that she would post the letters on her social media pages. She invited Senator Kunesh, Representative Feist, and Representative Koegel to the next City Council meeting. She also met with the Crest View Director for updates on their property. Report of the City Manager Interim City Manager Hansen stated there would be a meeting tomorrow regarding the comprehensive plans for the Metronic site. There will be presentations by the consultant in the Council chambers and then there will be break outs to hear from the community. The fourth annual Snow Blast is on February 3, 2024 at Huset Park from 4-7 pm. City offices will be closed on Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. day. Interim City Manager Hansen noted the Fire Department has ordered new equipment for the fire truck and delivery is still on schedule. The City is doing a cooperative study with Anoka County regarding 40 th Avenue. One public meeting has been held and designs have been updated because of it. An additional open house will be held mid-February after the Council has a chance to see the designs and provide input. Interim City Manager Hansen mentioned that the City has been working on a grant for the Safe Streets for All and are working with consultants. The Council will review and approve a consul tant in February. The City received a Safe Roads to School grant a number of years ago. A consultant was hired at the end of 2023 and have completed the survey and preliminary design. The next step is to meet with the City of Hilltop and then come back to the Council in February for the final review and authorization to seek bids. The City is planning on it being a 2024 improvement project. COMMUNITY FORUM Dirk Schmitz, City resident, stated that in his opinion Columbia Heights has a small town feel but local employment and services are disappearing. According to Chapter 5 in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan , the City has lost 725 jobs since 2015 and that does not include lost employment and services from the old Rainbow site. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should increase by 900 more residents by 2040. He believes the City could surpass that due to the addition of 400-600 units at the old Rainbow site, not including the new units above City Hall or the Legends. He asked why the consultants and Staff believe the Medtronic site should be rezoned for high-density housing instead of other commercial endeavors that could increase business and jobs to residents. He read that one option for 20 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 08, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 13 the Columbia Heights southwest industrial area is to change half of it to high-density housing. He asked where the City thinks a large employer or business would have the area to operate in the City, where residents would be able to walk or bike to if services are lost in the City , what the current Staff and City Council were planning on doing for the future of Columbia Heights , and how will the City keep a small town feel in 2040. Laurel Deenen, City resident, thanked the Council for doing the Xcel program. She asked if there were any thoughts on how to convert grants to local businesses who are currently in older buildings that are aging poorly to do green initiatives within the City. She expressed her concern regarding the current aging buildings and how to encourage those buildings to be come more carbon neutral. Mayor Márquez Simula explained that it is standard for staff to investigate citizens’ concerns and gather follow up information to respond at the next City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 21 Item 2. CALL TO ORDER Charter Commission President Steve Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. ROLL CALL Members present: Kathy Ahlers, Larry Betzold, Ben Harris, Cliff Johnson, Veronica Johnson, Carolyn Laine, Frost Simula, Gregory Sloat, Steve Smith, Susan Wiseman. Members Absent: Excused: Bill Hugo, Unexcused: Matt Abel, Ramona Anderson, Nick Zeimet. Also Present: City Clerk Sara Ion, Council Liaison Rachel James, Citizen Jennifer Pyper-Muno, Citizen KT Jacobs. STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP 1. Reappointment of Commissioner Sloat. City Clerk Ion noted that Commissioner Sloat has been reappointed and all paperwork was completed and filed with the Court . 2. Resignation of Commissioner Eubank. City Clerk Ion noted that Commissioner Eubank did not wish to be reappointed at the conclusion of his four-year term. His position will be posted, and all applications received will be sent to the Judge for review and appointment. 3. Election of 2023 Officers. Motion by Commissioner Wiseman to nominate Commissioner Laine, seconded by Simula. Motion passed; Commissioner Laine is the President of the Charter Commission for 2023. President Laine took over the meeting from Commissioner Smith . Motion by President Laine to nominate Commissioner V. Johnson, seconded by Wiseman. Motion passed; Commissioner Veronica Johnson is the Vice President for 2023. Motion by Secretary Simula to continue as Secretary, seconded by Ahlers. Motion passed; Secretary Simula continues in the position for 2023. CHARTER COMMISSION Public Safety Building — Training Room, 825 41st Ave NE Thursday, January 19, 2023 7:00 PM MINUTES 22 Item 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA President Laine introduced the agenda and asked if City Attorney Hoeft was in attendance . City Clerk Ion noted that he was not in attendance and that he sent information on Item 5 for the Charter Commission’s review. President Laine again asked if there were any changes to the agenda. She asked for a vote on the agenda as presented. All commissioners voted aye to move forward with the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Approval of October 20, 2022, Meeting Minutes. President Laine offered a correction and accepted Commissioner Simula’s wording. Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Harris to accept the minutes , as corrected, motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE An email from Attorney Jim Hoeft was received by the city clerk Wednesday, 1/18/23 12:36pm. OLD BUSINESS President Laine stated that there was no old business. NEW BUSINESS 5. City Attorney Review of Questions from Commissioner Laine in Relation to the Process for Recall Election. Commissioner Laine stated that she had privately emailed City Attorney Jim Hoeft regarding questions related to who can sign a petition for a recall, because there is no reference in the Recall portion of the Charter to “registered” voters, whereas there is for Referendum and Initiative. City Attorney Hoeft asked this to be put on the meeting agenda of the Charter Commission but then was not able to be present. A copy of the email to the Commission from City Attorney Hoeft, sent the day before the meeting, is included with these minutes. Briefly, Hoeft’s email gives 23 Item 3. rationale for his opinion that the use of the word “electors” in the Recall section is synonymous with “registered voters.” 6. Approval of the 2022 Charter Commission Annual Report. Commissioner Ahlers offered a minor correction. Motion by Smith and seconded by Harris to approve the annual report, as corrected. The motion was approved. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Smith made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Simula. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28pm. 24 Item 3. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Members present: Matt Abel, Ramona Anderson, Kathy Ahlers, Larry Betzold, Ben Harris, Cliff Johnson, Veronica Johnson, Carolyn Laine, Frost Simula, Gregory Sloat, Susan Wiseman, Wolid Ahmed. Members Absent: Excused: Bill Hugo, Unexcused: Nick Zeimet Also Present: City Attorney Jim Hoeft, Interim City Manager Kevin Hansen, Council Liaison Rachel James GUEST Introduction of Interim City Manager Kevin Hansen STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP 1. Appointment of Commissioner Wolid Ahmed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Able. Second by Anderson. Motion passed, unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Motion by Wiseman to accept January 19, 2023 minutes provided by Commission Secretary. Second by Veronica Johnson. Discussion. Ayes: 4, Nays: 7, Abstain: 2. Motion failed. 2. Motion by Able to table unrequested January 19, 2023 minutes by city clerk. Second by Ahmed. Motion passed. CORRESPONDENCE 1. A notification that Commissioner Ahmed has been appointed and sworn in was received. CHARTER COMMISSION Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave NE Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 PM MINUTES 25 Item 4. 2. An email from Commissioner Cliff Johnson asking why the meeting had been moved from the Public Safety building to the Public Library was received. 3. A memo from outgoing City Manager Kelli Bougeois making a case for changes to the charter regarding the Mayor’s term and police oversight (See Attachment C) was received. OLD BUSINESS (None) NEW BUSINESS 1. Brief review of our rules (See Attachment A) 2. Hearing on changes to mayoral term and police oversight a. Motion by Laine to remove management of the police department from the mayor’s role and change the mayor’s term from 2 years to 4 years (See Attachment B). Second by Ahlers. Discussion. Question called by Simula. Ayes (6): Betzold, Ahlers, V. Johnson, Laine, Wiseman, Simula, Nays (7): Harris, Smith, Abel, C. Johnson, Ahmed, Sloat, Anderson. Motion failed. b. Motion by Ahlers to remove management of the police department from the mayor’s role. Second by Wiseman. Discussion. Question called by Able. Ayes (6): Betzold, Ahlers, V. Johnson, Laine, Wiseman, Simula, Nays (7): Harris, Smith, Abel, C. Johnson, Ahmed, Sloat, Anderson. Motion failed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Able. Second by Cliff Johnson. Motion passed, unanimous. Submitted by: Frost Simula, Commission Secretary 26 Item 4. Attachment A RULES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CHARTER COMMISSION 1. The officers of the commission shall be a president, vice-president, and a secretary, who shall be elected by a majority of the entire commission. a. Election of officers shall be held at the commission meeting each January. b. An election may also be called, with seven (7) days written notice, by petition of any five (5) members of the commission. c. Upon a vacancy in any office, that office shall be filled by election at the next meeting of the commission. d. For all duties herein listed, the vice-president shall serve as the president in the president’s absence. 2. In all deliberations of the commission, any of its permanent or special committees or when it functions as a committee of the whole, except as specified herein, Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, shall apply. 3. The full commission shall act as a committee of the whole. Special committees may be appointed from time to time when deemed necessary by the commission. a. Committee assignments shall be made by the president, with majority approval of the entire commission. b. Each committee shall have a chair, who shall be appointed by the president, with majority approval of the entire commission. c. Each committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members. d. Commission members may serve on more than one committee but cannot chair more than one committee at any given time. e. All reports from a committee shall be in writing. Copies of committee reports shall be mailed to each member of the commission not less than seven (7) days prior to the next commission meeting at which the committee report is to be considered. 4. The commission shall meet at least every quarter. Special meetings shall be limited to specific matters and held at the call of the president or by the secretary upon receipt of a petition of any three (3) members of the commission. The meetings must be preceded by a written notice at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 5. The agenda of the commission meeting, except for special meetings, shall be as follows: 27 Item 4. a. Commission administrative matters, i.e., minute’s approval, appointments of committees, and committee chairs, etc. b. Introduction of proposed amendments. c. Reports from committees, including proposed amendments for their first reading. d. Proposed amendments before the commission for their second reading. 6. Proposed amendments may be presented to the commission by any member of the commission. The proposed amendment shall be in written form with copies available for each member of the commission. A majority vote of the commission members present shall decide what action is to be taken on the proposed amendment. 7. Committees, including the committee of the whole, reviewing a proposed amendment are charged with the duties of investigating, clarifying, and drafting the proposed amendment in proper form for inclusion in the charter. Specially appointed committees are also to consider its merit and can either report it back to the commission positively or negatively or with no recommendation. 8. If the committee refers a proposed amendment to the commission negatively, the commission can by majority vote of the members present: a. Send it back to the same committee for further consideration, b. Take no action, which would, in effect, defeat the proposed amendment, or c. Consider it as the committee of the whole. 9. If the committee does not report a proposed amendment to the entire commission within ninety (90) days, the commission can, by majority vote of the members present: a. Consider it as the committee of the whole, or b. Take no actions, thereby leaving it in the same committee. 10. The commission, acting as the committee of the whole, has the same responsibilities as any other committee. A proposed amendment can be considered by the committee of the whole on the same day it is introduced. Favorable consideration by majority vote of the commission of a proposed amendment shall constitute the first reading of the amendment. 11. When a specially appointed committee refers a proposed amendment to the commission positively, it is given its first reading and can be debated. 12. A proposed amendment cannot be given its second reading for at least ten (10) days after its first reading. The proposed amendment shall be deemed approved with direction for a public referendum or recommended to the City Council for amendment by a unanimous vote of the Council, by a vote constituting a majority of the entire commission following its second reading. 13. If the City Council decides not to amend the charter under the provisions of Section 12, the commission can reconsider the proposed amendment, and by a majority vote of the entire commission, the proposed amendment can be passed with directions for a public referendum. 28 Item 4. 14. In order to transact business of either the commission or any of its committees, a quorum must be present which will consist of a simple majority of the members. 15. All meetings of the commission and any of its committees shall be open to the public. 16. The commission, acting as the committee of the whole, can conduct public hearings on proposed amendments. 17. The above rules can be only suspended or amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present. 18. Rulings on motions: The president, or acting president, may rule on all motions and controversies raised by members. Such rulings by the president are final unless the ruling is challenged by a member. If any ruling is challenged, the presiding officer will immediately take vote of the members. A ‘yea’ vote sustains the ruling by the presiding officer and a ‘nay’ vote overrules the ruling of the presiding officer. The outcome will be determined by a simple majority of the voting members. 19. Quorum: Members who wish, may have their vote(s) recorded at the time of the vote as part of the minutes of the meeting as taken by the secretary. (Revised 5/10/2012) 29 Item 4. Attachment B Motion to amend the Charter regarding the mayor’s role, amending Sections 7, 10 and 53 of the Charter to read: Section 10. THE MAYOR. The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the council, and shall exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the mayor by this charter, the ordinances of the city, and the laws of the state. A president pro tempore shall be chosen who shall serve as president in the mayor’s absence, and who shall, in the mayor’s absence, exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the mayor by this charter, the ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. In the absence of both the mayor and the president pro tempore, the council member with the most seniority (as determined by consecutive uninterrupted years of service to date) shall exercise and perform said powers and duties. The mayor shall have the appointment, control, and direction of all police officers of the city, and shall be recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil processes, and by the governor for the purposes of the military law. In the event of a vacancy in the office of mayor, whether by death, resignation, or any other cause, the council shall order a special election to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term except in the case of a recall, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by this charter. (Ordinance No. 1389, passed April 26, 1999) (Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984) Section 53. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER. Subject to the provisions of this charter and any regulations consistent therewith which may be adopted by council, the city manager shall control and direct the administration of the city’s affairs, except that the police department and the enforcement of the laws pertaining to said department shall be under the sole control of the mayor. The city manager’s duties shall be: (a) To see that this charter and the laws, ordinances and resolutions of the city are enforced; (b) To appoint and, except as herein provided, remove the city clerk, all heads of departments, and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments, all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone; (c) To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the city administration created by this charter or which may be hereafter created by the council except as herein provided; (d) To attend all meetings of the council, with the right to take part in the discussions but having no vote; but the council may at its discretion exclude the city manager from meetings at which the city manager’s removal is considered; (e) To recommend to the council for adoption such measures as the city manager ma y deem necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the city’s affairs; (f) To keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city, and to prepare and to submit to the council the annual budget; (g) To prepare and to submit to the council for adoption an administrative code 30 Item 4. incorporating the details of administrative procedures, and from time to time to suggest amendments to the same; and (h) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the city manager by ordinances or resolutions adopted by the council. (Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984) Section 7. ELECTIVE OFFICES. The council shall be composed of a mayor and four council members who shall be qualified electors, and who shall be elected at large in the manner hereinafter provided. The four council members shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The Mayor shall serve for a term of two four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. The council shall be judge of the election of the mayor and council members. (Ordinance No. 1466, passed December 15, 2003) (Ordinance No. 1300, passed April 10, 1995) 31 Item 4. Attachment C MEMORANDUM To: Charter Commission From: Kelli Bourgeois, City Manager Date: April 12, 2023 RE: Recommended Charter Amendments As you may know, I am leaving my position as city manager for Columbia Heights effective tomorrow. Before I leave, I wanted to share a couple Charter amendment suggestions I ask that you consider. I understand both of these items have been considered in th e past but given the changes we have seen in the size and complexity of municipal operations I feel they both warrant consideration and action at this time. I discussed both these items with the Mayor and Council at their April Work Session so they are aware I of my recommendations as well. MAYOR OVERSIGHT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT The first item is amending Sections 10 and 53, removing the Mayor from overseeing the Police Department and making that a duty of the City Manager. I have the utmost respect for our current Mayor and the past Mayors I have worked for in Columbia Heights and this is not meant to be a slight to Mayor Márquez Simula or our previous Mayors. I believe with the complexities involved in policing in today’s world as well as the fact that most of the duties outlined as the Mayor’s role in Charter are delegated by Statute or Rule to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (the Police Chief), and finally that any decision that impacts the budget must be made by the full City Council, the Mayor is ineffectual as the overseer of the Police Department. In addition, given these restrictions on the Mayor’s ability to act as the Charter states, I believe it puts the Mayor in a potentially contentious and unfair position with the public because the expectation is that the Mayor has carte blanche to do the will of the public whereas, the Mayor’s hands may be tied due to the Statutory and budget constraints identified. 32 Item 4. I recommend the Charter draft an Ordinance to be adopted by the City Council amending Sections 10 and 53 of the Charter to read: Section 10. THE MAYOR. The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the council, and shall exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the mayor by this charter, the ordinances of the city, and the laws of the state. A president pro tempore shall be chosen who shall serve as president in the mayor’s absence, and who shall, in the mayor’s absence, exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the mayor by this charter, the ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. In the absence of both the mayor and the president pro tempore, the council member with the most seniority (as determined by consecutive uninterrupted years of service to date) shall exercise and pe rform said powers and duties. The mayor shall have the appointment, control, and direction of all police officers of the city, and shall be recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil processes, and by the governor for the purposes of the military law. In the event of a vacancy in the office of mayor, whether by death, resignation, or any other cause, the council shall order a special election to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term except in the case of a recall, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by this charter. (Ordinance No. 1389, passed April 26, 1999) (Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984) Section 53. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER. Subject to the provisions of this charter and any regulations consistent therewith which may be adopted by council, the city manager shall control and direct the administration of the city’s affairs , except that the police department and the enforcement of the laws pertaining to said department shall be under the sole control of the mayor. The city manager’s duties shall be: (i) To see that this charter and the laws, ordinances and resolutions of the city are enforced; (j) To appoint and, except as herein provided, remove the city clerk, all heads of departments, and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments, all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone; (k) To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the city administration created by this charter or which may be hereafter created by the council except as herein provided; (l) To attend all meetings of the council, with the right to take part in the discussions but having no vote; but the council may at its discretion exclude the city manager from meetings at which the city manager’s removal is considered; (m) To recommend to the council for adoption such measures as the city manager may deem necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the city’s affairs; 33 Item 4. (n) To keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city, and to prepare and to submit to the council the annual budget; (o) To prepare and to submit to the council for adoption an administrative code incorporating the details of administrative procedures, and from time to time to suggest amendments to the same; and (p) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the city manager by ordinances or resolutions adopted by the council. (Ordinance No. 1086, passed June 11, 1984) MAYOR TERM OF OFFICE The second item I’d like to ask you to consider is amending the Charter to change the mayoral term from two years to four years. Currently, the four councilmember terms are staggered 4 year terms with two seats open each election, and the mayor term is a 2 year term that is open at each election. It would make sense to change the mayor term to a four year term to 1) make it consistent with the other councilmember terms, and 2) to make the po sition more effective and reduce staff time needed to onboard a new mayor. Again, this is not meant to disparage our current or former mayors at all. Columbia Heights operates as a weak mayor form of government whereby the Mayor has no more power than any other Councilmember when it comes to votes and actions of the city council. However, the Mayor does have administrative, ceremonial, and procedural duties the other Councilmembers don’t have. I would estimate generally it takes a new Mayor a full year to learn their roles and functions and to hit a rhythm with staff. Currently, with a two year term that only leaves one year of the term for the Mayor and staff to work highly efficiently and effectively together. Then add in having to campaign for another election less than one year later it is a lot to ask of a part time elected official. Staff feels changing the mayoral term to a four year term would be beneficial to staff, the community and to the person serving as Mayor. It provides continuity, efficiency, and stability that can be lost when Mayors change over every two years. With that, I recommend the Charter draft an Ordinance to be adopted by the City Council amending Section 7 of the Charter to read as follows: Section 7. ELECTIVE OFFICES. The council shall be composed of a mayor and four council members who shall be qualified electors, and who shall be elected at large in the manner hereinafter provided. The four council members shall serve for a term of four years and until 34 Item 4. their successors are elected and qualified. The Mayor shall serve for a term of two four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. The council shall be judge of the election of the mayor and council members. (Ordinance No. 1466, passed December 15, 2003) (Ordinance No. 1300, passed April 10, 1995) A note on the adoption and implementation of these charter amendments should they move forward. The mayoral oversight of the police department can be adopted by the Council via the standard Ordinance process and this would be effective following publication in the newspaper:  Initial charter action to make the amendment;  A second motion by Charter Commission to amend the charter;  City Council first reading of an Ordinance amending the Charter;  If the first reading is approved by a 5/0 vote, then a second reading of the Ordinance;  If the second reading is approved by a 5/0 vote, then the ordinance is published in the newspaper and effective 30 days after publication. Per State Statute, changing the mayoral term from two to four years requires a different implementation timeline. The general Ordinance review process is the same as above however the ordinance doesn’t become effective until the next election which would be held in 2024 for the mayoral term beginning in 2025. Therefore, the current Mayoral term would remain two years and expire the end of 2024. Thank you for taking the time to consider my recommendations. Although I won’t be on staff in Columbia Heights when the Charter Commission discusses these recommendations, I would be happy to discuss my thoughts with you at any time. Otherwise, I wish you the best and appreciate the time and effort you all put into making Columbia Heights the wonderful city it is! 35 Item 4. YOUTH COMMISSION City Hall—Central Place Room, 3989 Central Ave NE Wednesday, December 13, 2023 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at approximately 6:04 pm by Commission Chair Rogne. ROLL CALL/STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP Members Present: Israelson, Kucera, Mamo, Rogne, Tabor, Williams Council Liaison: Mayor Márquez Simula Members Absent: Hussein, Marquez, Morales Also Present: Sara Ion, City Clerk; Will Rottler, Communications and Engagement Coordinator; Wolid Ahmed; Anoka County Elections, Ton Hunt, Anoka County Elections. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Move to approve the December 13, 2023, Youth Commission agenda. All Ayes, motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Move to approve the November 8, 2023, Youth Commission minutes. All Ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Review Plans for Reading "The First Thirty" (Book). Commission members confirmed that they will read the book “The First Thirty” over winter break and will discuss the book at the January 10, 2024, meeting. NEW BUSINESS Presentation, Q&A with Anoka County Elections. Anoka County Elections Manager Tom Hunt and Anoka County Lead Elections Specialist Wolid Ahmed gave a presentation to the Youth Commission regarding their positions at the County, their educational background and experience that led them to the position. Additionally, Hunt and Wolid answered Youth Commissioner questions regarding registering to vote, the voting process, and becoming an election judge. SnowBLAST Volunteers. Communications Coordinator Rottler discussed the opportunities for the Youth Commission to volunteer for different activities at SnowBLAST as well as assisting with social media the day of the event on February 3. 36 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 13, 2023 Youth Commission Page 2 Project Ideas for Pets in the Park and Monarch Festival. Communications Coordinator Rottler brought forward ideas for how the Youth Commission could get more involved in the 2024 Pets in the Park and Monarch Festival. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 pm by Commission Chair Rogne. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk 37 Item 5. ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2024-08, Designating Election Judges and Election Judge Salaries for 2024 Elections. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen / January 17, 2024 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Healthy and Safe Community _ Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly _ Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _ Sustainable BACKGROUND: Section 30 of the Columbia Heights City Charter requires the City Council (Council) appoint at least three qualified voters to be Election Judges (or a number determined by the City Clerk) to each of the City’s polling locations for all elections. Each polling location is supervised by the Head Judge and supported by an Assistant Head Judge. All Election Judges will go through two hours of required training online and are afforded in -person and hands-on training opportunities with the City’s elections eq uipment lead by the City Clerk if needed. Election Judges are assigned different roles, these can include: Greeter Judge, Registration Judge, Ballot Judge, and Technology Judge. Head Judges are required to undergo an additional two hours of training, and Assistant Head Judges are offered the same training. Election Judges are paid $14.00 per hour, Assistant Head Judges are paid $15.00 per hour, and Head Judges are paid $16.00 per hour. This is a $1.00 per hour increase for all positions from 202 3, to stay completive with other municipalities nearby. All judges are requested to start work at 6:00 a.m. to begin setting up the polling locations, some accommodations can be made for half day shifts upon request. Precincts are open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Judges work through the close of polls, often past 9:00 p.m. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-08, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, approving the designation of elections judges and election judge salaries for the 2024 Presidential Primary. ATTACHMENT(S): 2024-08 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 38 Item 6. RESOLUTION 2024-08 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGE SALARIES AND ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE March 5, 2024, PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY WHEREAS, There are scheduled elections in the City of Columbia Heights and the State of MN; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk's Office has determined the minimum number of Election Judges required to adequately administer each polling location in the City, and will assign a Head Judge and Assistant Head Judge to each polling location; and WHERAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute§ 204B.19, the City Clerk's Office will ensure that no more than half, plus one, of all Election Judges in a polling location be affiliated with the same major political party; and WHERAS, pursuant to City Charter, Section 30, the Council shall appoint the following qualified voters to be judges for the 2024 Presidential Primary: Gail Halling Veronica Johnson Gene Forseide Francis Hoefgen Nancy Hord Leslie Hunter-Larson Angela Nielsen Patricia Powell April Thomas Patricia Gausvick Lance Strand Michele Schluender Dan Steiskal Jeffrey Berger Harold Clark Mark Emme Celeste Johnson Derek Schansberg Connie Shackle Coleen Forseide Barbara Miller Warren Green Janis Arnold Lamar Hamilton Susan Wiseman Joyce Lipski Barb Schoonover Sophia Walker Robert Yount Larry Betzold Teresa Brown Diane Northrup Robert Odden Catherine Trouche Marsha Stroik Aurora Johnston Jill Ahlquist Samira Adam Sarah Bloom David Comstock Paul Cram Lois Fimmano Candace Lockwood-Botz Jeanette Behr Mari Bilek Allegra Birdseye-Hannula Julienne Wyckoff Susan Betzold Gordon Anderson Kevin Doty Elizabeth Lindskoog Amy Nord Joseph Piwoschuk Renee Sawyer Patti Highland Stephen Emme Paul Jones Stacy Nekora Lynn Condos Tsenat Mamo Samara Bileyeu-Anderson Shelly Johnson Hannah Kirkman Elizabeth Poindexter Jill Wilkie NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does appoint the afore mentioned as election judges, for the Presidential Primary on March 5, 2024, with an hourly compensation of $16 for Head Judge, $15 for Assistant Head Judge, $14 for Election Judge 39 Item 6. and $14 for Student Judge. The City Clerk may reassign judges to different precincts and designate additional and/or emergency judges, as necessary. Passed this 22nd day of January 2024 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: ______________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 40 Item 6. ITEM: Resolution 2024-09 to Amend the 2024 Fund 411 Budget to Authorize Conference Room and Sound Masking Updates for the Public Safety Building. DEPARTMENT: Police BY/DATE: Captain Erik Johnston/January 17, 2024 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Healthy and Safe Community _Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly _Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _Sustainable BACKGROUND The police department is seeking to implement two technology updates at the Public Safety Building. The first update would bring the Curt Ramsdell Conference Room technology in line with the system installed at the city hall, and work with the mobile-first functionality recommended by the city IT department. The project includes replacing the controls and video system with a Microsoft Teams compatible unit , and including door panels to communicate the status of the room. The second update is to implement sound masking technology in the main police department work area. With additional staff working out of the front office area it has been determined that sound masking technology would assist in making the workings space more serviceable for the number of workers involved. The system has been installed at the city hall and has been positively received by those working in the area. Bluum technology has provided a Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) quote for th is project. The conference room update is quoted at $18,080.58 and the Sound Masking installation is quoted at $12,431.22 for a total project cost of $30,511.80. These contract prices meet the city requirements for purchasing , and have been reviewed by city IT for reasonableness and accuracy. The city has used Bluum Technology in the past with positive results. Funding for this project will come from Fund 411, which has sufficient resources for this project. In addition, available Fund 411 resources are expected to be increased by council action later in 2024; in which 2023 General Fund surplus will be transferred to 411. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends amending the 2024 capital budget per the attached resolution and approving the purchase of services and products from Bluum Technology CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 41 Item 7. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 Resolution 2024-09 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-09, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to the adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 amending the Fund 411 budget to authorize the technology updates at the Public Safety Building and approving the purchase of equipment and services through Bluum Technology. ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution No. 2024-09 42 Item 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX AMEND THE FUND 411 CAPITAL BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE TECHNOLOGY UPDATES AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING WHEREAS, the police department has identified the need for two technology updates important to improve work functionality at the Public Safety Building to include conference room updates and sound masking technology. WHEREAS, the current estimates to complete this project are $30,511.80 through a Cooperative Purchase Venture (CPV) vendor. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights has determined that it is beneficial to complete the project as currently estimated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights’ budget is amended to appropriate $30,511.80 in Fund 411 for technology updates at the Public Safety Center and the purchase of equipment and services through Bluum Technology is approved . Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 202 4 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 43 Item 7. ITEM: Authorization to Purchase and Outfit Police Vehicles DEPARTMENT: Police Department BY/DATE: Captain Matt Markham / Jan 11, 2024 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Healthy and Safe Community _Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly _Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _Sustainable BACKGROUND In 2022 and 2023, the Ford Motor Company canceled the police department Ford Hybrid SUV patrol vehicle orders and in 2023 communicated that they will no longer be guaranteeing delivery of hybrid squad cars. Ford communicated that they would fill gas engine SUV orders in the spring of 2024. With the cancellations, the department had four unfilled SUV orders in 2023. Two out of the four 2023 SUVs were from the unfilled 2022 order. The department budgeted for an additional three hybrid SUVs for 2024. Two hybrids were for patrol, and one was scheduled to be built out as an unmarked administrative squad. Since the fleet is aging and patrol vehicle repairs were on the rise the department purchased two Dodge Chargers in December of 2023 to fill the 2022 squad car need. The department then put an order in for four gas-engine Ford SUVs in 2024. The four SUVs would fill the two squads needed for 2023 and two for 2024. The department then submitted an order for one 2024 Chevy Traverse as the unmarked admin squad. These squad orders would bring the department fleet up to the current 2024 replacement schedule. Retired squad cars will be moved to other city departments for continued use. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS In 2024 the two Dodge Chargers purchased in December of 2023 will need to be outfitted as squad cars.  Each Charger build is $23,500 (Guardian Fleet)  Total $47,000 Four 2024 Ford SUV patrol squads (Ford State Contract)  $42,982 each  Total $171,928 Four SUV patrol squad builds (Guardian Fleet)  $24,000  Total $96,000 Two 2024 squad computer kits (Baycom, State Contract)  $3641 each CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 44 Item 8. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 Authorization to Purchase and Outfit Police Vehicles  Total $7,282 One 2024 Chevy Traverse Unmarked Squad Purchase (Chevy State Contract)  $40,549 Unmarked Chevy Traverse Outfitting (Guardian Fleet)  $8,265 Squad Graphics for two Dodge Chargers and four Ford SUVs (Finishing Touch Graphics)  $1500 each  Total $9,000 Grand Total $380,024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Police Department recommends the purchase of the following vehicles: Four 2024 Ford SUV patrol vehicles be purchased under the Ford State Contract At a cost of $42,982 each (total of $171,928) One 2024 Chevy Traverse unmarked squad under the Chevrolet State Contract At a cost of $40,549 Total cost of vehicles to be purchased $212,477 The Police Department also recommends an expenditure up to $167,547 to set up and outfit the police vehicles to be purchased, and the two Dodge Chargers that were purchased in December 2023. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of four 2024 Ford SUV patrol vehicles and one 2024 Chevrolet Traverse to be used as an unmarked squad car; all vehicles to be purchased under the State of MN Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) at a total cost of $212,477. MOTION: Move to authorize an expenditure of up to $167,547 to set up and outfit the police vehicles to be purchased, in addition to the two Dodge Chargers that were purchased in December 2023. ATTACHMENT(S): 45 Item 8. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 ITEM: Authorize Sergeant Jackie Urbaniak’s attendance at Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command DEPARTMENT: Police Department BY/DATE: Capt Erik Johnston / Dec 27, 2023 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: Education and training is a key part of the police department’s strategic plan. This includes department command and supervisory staff. Part of the Police Sergeants’ training plan includes attending the Northwestern School of Staff and Command or similar trainings. The Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command is an intensive 10-week program that prepares law enforcement managers for senior level positions by combining academics with practical applications. Sergeant Jackie Urbaniak is scheduled to attend this training. The Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command will be held at the City of Eagan from September 23 through December 6, 2024. The cost for the 10-week course is $4,750. The cost for this school is budgeted in the 2024 Police operating budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council approve the attendance of Sergeant Jackie Urbaniak at the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command being held in the City of Eagan from September 23 through December 6, 2024. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to authorize the attendance of Sergeant Jackie Urbaniak at the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command being held in the City of Eagan from September 23 through December 6, 2024. ATTACHMENT(S): School of Police Staff and Command course details 46 Item 9. 47 Item 9. 48 Item 9. 49 Item 9. 50 Item 9. 51 Item 9. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 ITEM: Authorize the Acquisition of Miscellaneous Equipment for The New Aerial Apparatus. DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Charlie Thompson January 22,2024 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Healthy and Safe Community _ Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community _Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Sustainable BACKGROUND: On October 2, 2023, the fire department presented its 2024 budget to the city council. The proposed capital budget for 2024 included a detailed outline from the fire chief regarding the essential items needed for the acquisition of an upcoming aerial apparatus scheduled for delivery in October 2024. The specified budget for loose equipment was set at $74,000. During the budget presentation, the fire chief elaborated on the department's strategy for outfitting the new apparatus using the standard practice of salvaging items from the old apparatus and incorporating them into the new ones whenever feasible. Given the substantial cost of certain equipment, priority is given to the reuse of items such as hoses, nozzles, SCBA's, and spare bottles, which are transferred from the old apparatus to the new one. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS: The truck committee is actively working on prioritizing the equipment needed for purchase and installation on the new aerial. Certain items, such as handheld radios and mobile radios, require ordering up to 30 weeks in advance due to the lead time necessary for delivery. While some items may be more readily available, we still need to obtain quotes from various vendors to ensure we secure the best possible pricing. Included in the considerations are thermal imaging cameras, diverse hand tools, smoke extraction fans, battery-powered hand lights, battery-operated hand tools, extrication equipment, handheld extinguishers, mobile radio, cabling and antennas, handheld radios, and various other items. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the fire department to procure necessary hand tools and essen tial items crucial for the commissioning of the new aerial unit. The approved expenditure should not surpass $74,000, and acquisitions should be sourced from different vendors following a comprehensive review of the provided quotes. 52 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Authorize the fire department to purchase loose equipment for the new Aerial with 2024 Capital funds, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $74,000. ATTACHMENT(S): NONE. 53 Item 10. ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. DEPARTMENT: Fire Department BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien / January 22, 2024 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Healthy and Safe Community _Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly _Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community X_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _Sustainable BACKGROUND Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing license applications. RECOMMENDED MOTION: MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 22, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. ATTACHMENT: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 1-22-24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 54 Item 11. 55 Item 11. ITEM: License Agenda DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 1/19/24 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 January 22nd, 2024, City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for 2024: contractor licenses, a food truck registration, a cigarette/tobacco license, tree service contractor’s licenses, liquor/beer/wine licenses, massage individual/business licenses, and a fuel dispensing license. At the top of the license agenda there is a phrase stating "*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application", noting that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 22nd 2024, as presented. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. License Agenda 01-22-2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE 01/22/2024 56 Item 12. TO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2024 *Signed Waiver Form accompanied application Contractor Licenses – 2024 *PB SERVICES LLC 9410 BATAAN ST NE, BLAINE, MN $80 *TELCOM CONSTRUCTION LLC 2218 200TH ST E, CLEARWATER, MN $80 *NICE NEAT PLUMBING LLC 2227 6TH ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN $80 AIR RITE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 6935 146TH ST W #3, APPLE VALLEY, MN $80 DAMYANS HEATING AND COOLING LLC 2240 CHIPPEWA RD, MEDINA, MN $80 *MIDWEST TREE EXPERTS MN 11670 FOUNTAINS DR #200, MAPLE GROVE, MN $80 *TIM JOHNSON HEATING 31645 CLARK VALLEY TR, CANNON FALLS, MN $80 *JDI SIGNS AND GRAPHICS 14000 SUNFISH LAKE BLVD NW SUITE I, RAMSEY, MN $80 Food Truck Registration - 2024 *CUERNAVACA MARKET 4110 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $0 Cigarette & Tobacco License- 2024 *SPEEDWAY 5000 CEWNTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $500 Tree Services Contractors License – 2024 *NORTHEAST TREE INC 2124 MARSHALL ST NE #3, MINNEAPOLIS, MN $80 FC TREE SERVICE LLC 11164 4TH ST NE, BLAINE, MN $80 Liquor/Wine/Beer License – 2024 *JASMINE THAI 3800 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $2,900 *EL TEQUILA 4005 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $7,200 *CRAFTY CRAB 4920 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $2,900 57 Item 12. Temporary Liquor License – 2024 *IMACULATE CONCEPTION 4030 JACKSON ST NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $200 Massage Business/ Massage Individual Licenses- 2024 *HUIFANG ZHAO/ELM MASSAGE 5172 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $1,100 *YONGQUING LI 5172 CENTRAL AVE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $350 *XIAOXIN QU 5019 UNIVERSITY AVE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $350 *SHELLEY ROBERTS GYLLEN 3747 BUCHANAN ST NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $350 *MAOPING PAN 5019 UNIVERSITY AVE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $350 Fuel Dispensing License- 2024 *SPEEDWAY 5000 CENTRAL AVE NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN $160 58 Item 12. ITEM: Review of Bills. DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: January 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 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 $950,751.96 . ATTACHMENT(S): List of Claims CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 20, 2024 59 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 960.00 609.0000.14500122723 I VBELLBOY CORPORATION02020587001000(A)MAIN01/11/2024 537.00 609.0000.14500122723 INV02020639001000(A) 2,427.00 609.0000.14500122023 INV02019986001000(A) 4,110.30 609.0000.14500121323 INV02019051001000(A) (230.00)609.0000.14500122123 INV02020485001000(A) 24.00 609.9791.42199122723 I V02020587001000(A) 6.00 609.9791.42199122723 INV02020639001000(A) 48.00 609.9791.42199122023 INV02019986001000(A) (1.65)609.9791.42199122123 INV02020485001000(A) 56.00 609.9792.42199121323 INV02019051001000(A) 7,936.65 92.40 609.0000.14500122623 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1136731511001(A)MAIN01/11/2024 131.60 609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977361136747021001(A) 12,439.15 609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977361136747011001(A) 29.35 609.0000.14500122223 INV 7002977821136430351001(A) 287.55 609.0000.14500121923 INV 7002977171135609161001(A) 5,104.15 609.0000.14500121223 INV 7002977171134498771001(A) 364.05 609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977361135863961001(A) 9,259.70 609.0000.14500121323 INV 7002977361134746281001(A) 14,395.35 609.0000.14500112923 INV 7002977361132534581001(A) 12,154.72 609.0000.14500112023 INV 7002977361131359231001(A) 5,813.95 609.0000.14500060923 INV 7002977821107317071001(A) 29.35 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977821137354411001(A) 8,139.60 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977821137354401001(A) 5,160.80 609.0000.14500100623 INV 7002977821124744301001(A) 9,829.70 609.0000.14500122223 INV 7002977821136430341001(A) 10,997.25 609.0000.14500052723 INV 7002977821105390861001(A) 11,473.00 609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977361135863951001(A) 14,198.30 609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977171136731501001(A) 22,186.45 609.0000.14500121923 INV 7002977171135609151001(A) 200.00 609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977171136733231001(A) (12.58)609.0000.14500122223 INV 7002977174117790421001(A) (7.68)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640281001(A) (8.46)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640271001(A) (12.40)609.0000.14500122223 INV 7002977174117790411001(A) (34.63)609.0000.14500122223 INV 7002977174117790391001(A) (59.80)609.0000.14500121823 INV 7002977174117572861001(A) (12.80)609.0000.14500121923 INV 7002977364117632661001(A) (248.00)609.0000.14500121923 INV 7002977364117632651001(A) (9.60)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640311001(A) (38.40)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640301001(A) (50.75)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640291001(A) 60 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date (3.73)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640261001(A) (32.00)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640251001(A) (102.40)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640241001(A) (13.07)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640231001(A) (183.05)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640221001(A) (54.40)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640211001(A) (7.70)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640201001(A) (24.80)609.0000.14500121923 INV 7002977364117632641001(A) (174.20)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640191001(A) (171.20)609.0000.14500121323 INV 7002977364117372671001(A) (10.80)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117640181001(A) (17.60)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977824117640321001(A) (0.30)609.0000.14500120723 INV 7002977364117154691001(A) (28.00)609.0000.14500100523 INV 7002977824114785491001(A) (12.40)609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977824117885481001(A) (24.80)609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977824117885401001(A) (53.48)609.0000.14500010424 INV 7002977824118187271001(A) (19.60)609.0000.14500010424 INV 7002977824118187291001(A) (12.40)609.0000.14500010424 INV 7002977824118187281001(A) (27.70)609.0000.14500081823 INV 7002977824113158411001(A) (93.80)609.0000.14500010224 INV 7002977824118081481001(A) (24.80)609.0000.14500122023 INV 7002977364117678531001(A) (20.80)609.0000.14500010224 INV 7002977364118059721001(A) (7.12)609.0000.14500090523 INV 7002977174113693101001(A) (163.20)609.0000.14500090523 INV 7002977174113693111001(A) (60.00)609.0000.14500122823 INV 7002977174117974161001(A) (20.80)609.0000.14500010224 INV 7002977174118074021001(A) (109.80)609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977174117881061001(A) (7.69)609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977174117881091001(A) (4.22)609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977174117881081001(A) (5.38)609.0000.14500122623 INV 7002977174117881071001(A) (10.40)609.0000.14500122223 INV 7002977174117790401001(A) (45.40)609.0000.14500120523 INV 7002977174117089521001(A) 140,244.28 272.76 609.0000.14500122223 INVBREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1136423221002(A)MAIN01/11/2024 2,248.00 609.0000.14500121523 INV1135312291002(A) 2,723.50 609.0000.14500120823 INV1134222551002(A) 42.58 609.0000.14500111023 INV1130083311002(A) 178.10 609.0000.14500111023 INV1130083321002(A) 67.04 609.0000.14500111323 INV1130271721002(A) 60.19 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423041002(A)61 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 679.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423031002(A) 88.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423051002(A) 432.73 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423081002(A) 2,700.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423091002(A) 675.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423071002(A) 253.25 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423101002(A) 621.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV1136423021002(A) 42.58 609.0000.14500111023 INV 7002977361130083391002(A) 531.00 609.0000.14500121123 INV 7002977361134477011002(A) 646.90 609.0000.14500121523 INV 7002977361135312341002(A) 763.08 609.0000.14500102723 INV 7002977171127798181002(A) 361.93 609.0000.14500121923 INV 7002977171135833181002(A) 357.90 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377851002(A) 1,114.23 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377871002(A) 338.19 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377841002(A) 224.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377891002(A) 1,092.70 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377911002(A) 296.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377901002(A) 733.50 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377881002(A) 431.87 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377861002(A) 2,700.04 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137377821002(A) 3,750.04 609.0000.14500122923 INV 7002977171137558081002(A) (416.00)609.0000.14500122623 INV4117860681002(A) (630.00)609.0000.14500122623 INV4117806511002(A) (59.38)609.0000.14500112223 INV4116680981002(A) (46.87)609.0000.14500122123 INV 7002977174117747891002(A) (59.38)609.0000.14500112823 INV 7002977364116775001002(A) 37.95 609.9791.42199121523 INV1135312291002(A) 27.60 609.9791.42199120823 INV1134222551002(A) 1.53 609.9791.42199111023 INV1130083311002(A) 1.33 609.9791.42199111023 INV1130083321002(A) 0.38 609.9791.42199111323 INV1130271721002(A) 0.29 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423041002(A) 8.05 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423031002(A) 1.15 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423051002(A) 4.60 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423081002(A) 32.20 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423091002(A) 4.60 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423071002(A) 1.15 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423101002(A) 3.45 609.9791.42199122223 INV1136423021002(A) 3.36 609.9791.42199102723 INV 7002977171127798181002(A) 1.52 609.9791.42199121923 INV 7002977171135833181002(A)62 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 4.60 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377851002(A) 12.65 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377871002(A) 3.45 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377841002(A) 2.30 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377891002(A) 6.90 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377911002(A) 7.00 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377901002(A) 5.75 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377881002(A) 18.40 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377861002(A) 36.80 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137377821002(A) 36.80 609.9791.42199122923 INV 7002977171137558081002(A) (9.20)609.9791.42199122623 INV4117860681002(A) (8.05)609.9791.42199122623 INV4117806511002(A) (0.38)609.9791.42199112223 INV4116680981002(A) (0.38)609.9791.42199122123 INV 7002977174117747891002(A) 1.53 609.9792.42199111023 INV 7002977361130083391002(A) 2.30 609.9792.42199121123 INV 7002977361134477011002(A) 6.90 609.9792.42199121523 INV 7002977361135312341002(A) (0.38)609.9792.42199112823 INV 7002977364116775001002(A) 13.80 609.9793.42199122223 INV1136423221002(A) 23,483.43 4,736.00 609.0000.14500122023 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP29269601003(A)MAIN01/11/2024 7,196.35 609.0000.14500122123 INV29273681003(A) 6,790.10 609.0000.14500122823 INV29288141003(A) 2,695.05 609.0000.14500122823 INV29290821003(A) 4,520.30 609.0000.14500122723 INV29284231003(A) (53.23)609.0000.14500122023 INV29269581003(A) (57.05)609.0000.14500122723 INV29294331003(A) 25,827.52 15,169.53 411.0000.20610CITY HALL BUILDOUTFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CODRAW #161004(A)MAIN01/11/2024 337.50 609.0000.14500122123 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.24496111005(A)MAIN01/11/2024 2,128.45 609.0000.14500121523 INV24458631005(A) 490.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV24507921005(A) 0.00 609.0000.14500121523 INV24461261005(A) 116.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV24507911005(A) 464.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV24507901005(A) 1,351.00 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484431005(A) 6,719.56 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484511005(A) 995.40 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484561005(A) 596.00 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484501005(A) 302.40 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484481005(A) 63 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 362.00 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484471005(A) 840.50 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484461005(A) 456.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496131005(A) 480.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496121005(A) 3,360.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496081005(A) 1,237.50 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496061005(A) 630.00 609.0000.145001222123 INV34496031005(A) 180.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496021005(A) 108.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496001005(A) 1,014.16 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496011005(A) 476.00 609.0000.14500121323 INV24432341005(A) 502.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV24403691005(A) 128.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV24403711005(A) 8,582.10 609.0000.14500120823 INV24403651005(A) 1,449.05 609.0000.14500120823 INV24403681005(A) 54.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV24403701005(A) 387.60 609.0000.14500122923 INV24546991005(A) 1,349.80 609.0000.14500122923 INV24547011005(A) 104.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24547041005(A) 156.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV24533731005(A) 283.40 609.0000.14500122923 INV24546941005(A) 832.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24547021005(A) 1,520.92 609.0000.14500122923 INV24546921005(A) 460.68 609.0000.14500121423 INV24444951005(A) 162.00 609.0000.14500121423 INV24445071005(A) 220.75 609.0000.14500121423 INV24445021005(A) 272.00 609.0000.14500121423 INV24445011005(A) 198.00 609.0000.14500121423 INV24444941005(A) 670.39 609.0000.14500121423 INV24444981005(A) 224.00 609.0000.14500121523 INV24458661005(A) 640.00 609.0000.14500121523 INV24458621005(A) 1,386.00 609.0000.14500123023 INV24558831005(A) 480.00 609.0000.14500123023 INV24558851005(A) 2,189.28 609.0000.14500122623 INV24513301005(A) 266.04 609.0000.14500122623 INV24513291005(A) 568.00 609.0000.14500121423 INV24445061005(A) 960.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496051005(A) 1,327.50 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496071005(A) 276.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24496141005(A) 38.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV24507941005(A) 80.00 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484541005(A) 466.50 609.0000.14500121923 INV24484441005(A)64 Item 13. 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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 8.40 609.9791.42199122923 INV24546941005(A) 15.40 609.9791.42199122923 INV24547021005(A) 43.40 609.9791.42199122923 INV24546921005(A) 11.20 609.9791.42199123023 INV24558831005(A) 7.00 609.9791.42199123023 INV24558851005(A) 53.20 609.9791.42199122623 INV24513301005(A) 4.20 609.9791.42199122623 INV24513291005(A) 12.60 609.9792.42199121323 INV24432341005(A) 14.00 609.9792.42199120823 INV24403691005(A) 0.35 609.9792.42199120823 DEL24403721005(A) 4.20 609.9792.42199120823 INV24403711005(A) 89.62 609.9792.42199120823 INV24403651005(A) 19.60 609.9792.42199120823 INV24403681005(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199120823 INV24403701005(A) 8.40 609.9792.42199121423 INV24444951005(A) 4.20 609.9792.42199121423 INV24445071005(A) 5.60 609.9792.42199121423 INV24445021005(A) 4.20 609.9792.42199121423 INV24445011005(A) 1.99 609.9792.42199121423 INV24444941005(A) 5.14 609.9792.42199121423 INV24444981005(A) 2.80 609.9792.42199121523 INV24458661005(A) 12.62 609.9792.42199121523 INV24458621005(A) 0.70 609.9792.42199121423 DEL24445051005(A) 7.00 609.9792.42199121423 INV24445061005(A) 15.40 609.9792.42199122123 INV24496051005(A) 35.70 609.9792.42199122123 INV24496071005(A) 3.04 609.9792.42199122123 INV24496141005(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199122223 INV24507941005(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199121923 INV24484541005(A) 5.60 609.9792.42199121923 INV24484441005(A) 8.40 609.9792.42199122923 INV24546951005(A) 18.20 609.9792.42199122923 INV24546971005(A) 16.80 609.9792.42199122923 INV24547031005(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199122923 INV24546931005(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199122923 INV24546961005(A) 7.00 609.9792.42199122923 INV24546981005(A) 1.75 609.9792.42199122923 INV24547051005(A) 10.50 609.9792.42199123023 INV24558841005(A) 29.40 609.9792.42199121923 INV24484531005(A) 8.40 609.9792.42199122123 INV24496041005(A) 43.40 609.9792.42199122123 INV24496091005(A) 4.20 609.9792.42199122223 INV24507931005(A)66 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 8/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 2.80 609.9792.42199121923 INV24484551005(A) 5.60 609.9792.42199121923 INV24484491005(A) 21.00 609.9792.42199121923 INV24484451005(A) 61,788.34 1,392.00 609.0000.14500122223 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC67119741006(A)MAIN01/11/2024 859.95 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119751006(A) 820.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119551006(A) 80.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119671006(A) 498.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119701006(A) 306.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119711006(A) 297.35 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119681006(A) 594.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119651006(A) 310.75 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119621006(A) 1,296.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119611006(A) 918.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119591006(A) 2,193.75 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025241006(A) 992.00 609.0000.14500120523 INV67004491006(A) 216.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025201006(A) 268.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025211006(A) 136.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025231006(A) 504.00 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025191006(A) 232.25 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025221006(A) 2,193.75 609.0000.14500120823 INV67025251006(A) 216.00 609.0000.14500121523 INV67080061006(A) 644.79 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119731006(A) 1,680.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119571006(A) 168.00 609.0000.14500122623 INV67146451006(A) 1,053.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146481006(A) 1,075.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146501006(A) 121.50 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146421006(A) 675.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146411006(A) 75.83 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146461006(A) 134.96 609.0000.14500121423 INV67069921006(A) 927.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119601006(A) 594.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119661006(A) 345.40 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119691006(A) 384.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119721006(A) 90.08 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146471006(A) 1,053.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146491006(A) 1,075.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV67146511006(A) 1,680.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119581006(A)67 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 9/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 1,136.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119561006(A) 339.00 609.0000.14500122223 INV67119631006(A) 42.00 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119741006(A) 21.00 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119751006(A) 26.60 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119551006(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119671006(A) 7.70 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119701006(A) 2.80 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119711006(A) 4.20 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119681006(A) 10.50 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119651006(A) 16.80 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119621006(A) 15.40 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119611006(A) 8.40 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119591006(A) 40.60 609.9791.42199120823 INV67025241006(A) 7.94 609.9791.42199120523 INV67004491006(A) 2.80 609.9791.42199122823 DEL67146441006(A) 16.80 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119731006(A) 35.00 609.9791.42199122223 INV67119571006(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122823 DEL67146391006(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122623 INV67146451006(A) 18.20 609.9791.42199122823 INV67146481006(A) 8.40 609.9791.42199122823 INV67146501006(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122823 INV67146421006(A) 2.80 609.9791.42199122823 DEL67146431006(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122823 INV67146411006(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122823 INV67146461006(A) 9.80 609.9792.42199120823 INV67025201006(A) 9.80 609.9792.42199120823 INV67025211006(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199120823 INV67025231006(A) 6.30 609.9792.42199120823 INV67025191006(A) 4.20 609.9792.42199120823 INV67025221006(A) 40.60 609.9792.42199120823 INV67025251006(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199121423 INV67069921006(A) 8.40 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119601006(A) 10.50 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119661006(A) 5.60 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119691006(A) 5.60 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119721006(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199122823 INV67146471006(A) 18.20 609.9792.42199122823 INV67146491006(A) 8.40 609.9792.42199122823 INV67146511006(A) 35.00 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119581006(A) 1.40 609.9792.42199122823 DEL67146401006(A)68 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 10/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 36.40 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119561006(A) 18.20 609.9792.42199122223 INV67119631006(A) 9.80 609.9793.42199121523 INV67080061006(A) 28,104.10 1,205.12 609.0000.14500120723 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S24202461007(A)MAIN01/11/2024 8.32 609.0000.14500121423 DEL24228151007(A) 1,628.50 609.0000.14500121423 INV24228091007(A) 234.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257751007(A) 300.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257761007(A) 166.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257771007(A) 600.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257801007(A) 894.20 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257821007(A) 741.20 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257831007(A) 832.08 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257841007(A) 514.90 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257791007(A) 377.20 609.0000.14500121423 INV24228191007(A) 3,427.52 609.0000.14500120723 INV24202451007(A) 445.50 609.0000.14500121423 INV24228161007(A) 106.00 609.0000.14500121423 INV24228171007(A) 1,380.50 609.0000.14500121423 INV24228181007(A) 495.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285021007(A) 610.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285031007(A) 102.16 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285041007(A) 84.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285051007(A) 136.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285061007(A) 593.70 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285071007(A) 960.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285001007(A) 516.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV24285011007(A) 487.50 609.0000.14500122923 INV24284991007(A) 447.68 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257861007(A) 1,152.00 609.0000.14500121423 INV24228081007(A) 270.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV24257811007(A) (14.00)609.0000.14500122923 INV00931431007(A) 14.08 609.9791.42199121423 INV24228091007(A) 2.56 609.9791.42199122123 DEL24257781007(A) 1.28 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257751007(A) 7.68 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257761007(A) 1.28 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257771007(A) 8.96 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257801007(A) 15.36 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257821007(A) 6.40 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257831007(A)69 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 11/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 8.96 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257841007(A) 5.55 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257791007(A) 7.04 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285021007(A) 14.08 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285031007(A) 0.21 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285041007(A) 2.56 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285051007(A) 1.92 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285061007(A) 4.48 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285071007(A) 15.36 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285001007(A) 7.68 609.9791.42199122923 INV24285011007(A) 6.40 609.9791.42199122923 INV24284991007(A) 10.24 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257861007(A) 10.88 609.9791.42199121423 INV24228081007(A) 0.11 609.9791.42199122923 DEL24284981007(A) 2.56 609.9791.42199122123 INV24257811007(A) 15.36 609.9792.42199120723 INV24202461007(A) 8.96 609.9792.42199121423 INV24228191007(A) 30.72 609.9792.42199120723 INV24202451007(A) 5.12 609.9792.42199121423 INV24228161007(A) 2.56 609.9792.42199121423 INV24228171007(A) 16.64 609.9792.42199121423 INV24228181007(A) 18,936.07 760.00 609.0000.14500122223 INVWINE MERCHANTS74559361008(A)MAIN01/11/2024 3,982.10 609.0000.14500121423 INV74545851008(A) 680.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV74564511008(A) 21.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV74567331008(A) 1,410.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV74567321008(A) 626.00 609.0000.14500122923 INV74567341008(A) 680.00 609.0000.14500122823 INV74564521008(A) (384.00)609.0000.14500122623 INV7526611008(A) 3.61 609.9791.42199122223 INV74559361008(A) 43.40 609.9791.42199121423 INV74545851008(A) 8.40 609.9791.42199122823 INV74564511008(A) 1.40 609.9791.42199122923 INV74567331008(A) 16.10 609.9791.42199122923 INV74567321008(A) (4.20)609.9791.42199122623 INV7526611008(A) 7.70 609.9792.42199122923 INV74567341008(A) 8.40 609.9792.42199122823 INV74564521008(A) 7,859.91 206.00 609.0000.14500121823 INV56 BREWING LLC5624889197638MAIN01/11/2024 70 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 12/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 305.00 101.5040.430504 HOUR DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM- 14 PARTICIPANTSAARPC23840197639MAIN01/11/2024 51.54 101.2100.43050PEST CONTROL- PSB 121123ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC3755993197640MAIN01/11/2024 51.53 101.2200.43050PEST CONTROL- PSB 1211233755993197640 90.00 101.5129.43050PEST CONTROL JPM 1220233759829197640 193.07 309.00 609.0000.14500121923 INVAM CRAFT SPIRITS SALES& MRKTNG18090197641MAIN01/11/2024 360.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV18123197641 4.25 609.9791.42199121923 INV18090197641 4.25 609.9791.42199122123 INV18123197641 677.50 647.00 609.0000.14500122223 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY3575735682197642MAIN01/11/2024 (2.66)609.0000.14500120723 INV3562840429197642 644.34 700.00 101.2200.443302024 MEMBERSHIP DUES ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTN COU293197643MAIN01/11/2024 100.00 240.5500.430501123 NOTICESANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY1718197644MAIN01/11/2024 100.00 240.5500.430501223 NOTICES1719197644 3,473.13 240.5500.44030ILS 1023-12231720197644 3,673.13 102.96 609.9791.44020122623 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSARAMARK UNIFORM & CAREER APPAR2500376077197645MAIN01/11/2024 102.96 609.9791.44020121923 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500372194197645 109.56 609.9792.44020122823 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500377673197645 109.56 609.9792.44020122123 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500373799197645 97.50 609.9793.44020122823 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500377618197645 97.50 609.9793.44020122123 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500373743197645 620.04 58.49 101.2100.44020MONITORING 0124-0324 PSBASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC12403923197646MAIN01/11/2024 58.48 101.2200.44020MONITORING 0124-0324 PSB12403923197646 116.97 29.87 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR2038011792197647MAIN01/11/2024 4,209.00 101.1610.43041CIVIL CHARGES 1123BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD273947197648MAIN01/11/2024 9,318.00 101.1610.43042PROSECUTION 1123273944197648 1,530.00 101.1610.43042IN CUSTODY 1123273945197648 1,410.00 101.1610.43045PERSONNEL MATTERS 1123273122197648 16,467.00 71 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 13/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 247.00 609.0000.14500121823 INBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY3651197649MAIN01/11/2024 40.00 101.2200.43050STAFF HEADSHOTSBEN SAEFKE PHOTOGRAPHY618197650MAIN01/11/2024 325.00 609.0000.14500122123 INVBLACK STACK BREWING25444197651MAIN01/11/2024 38.94 240.5500.42185AUDIOBOOK ORDERBLACKSTONE AUDIO INC2133757197652MAIN01/11/2024 275.00 225.9844.43050COMCAST CABLE FRANCHISE NEGOTIATIONBRADLEY LAW LLC23465197653MAIN01/11/2024 62.00 609.0000.14500122223 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP8337197654MAIN01/11/2024 560.00 609.0000.14500122623 INVBUCHINV/2023/00951197655MAIN01/11/2024 44.70 101.5200.43830120623 10802324-3CENTERPOINT ENERGY10802324-3197656MAIN01/11/2024 959.21 240.5500.43830120623 10570341-710570341-7197656 23.50 602.9600.43830120623 11299887-711299887-7197656 1,027.41 38.29 101.5129.44020MOPS FOR JPMCINTAS INC4178703472197657MAIN01/11/2024 22.68 101.1110.43250121623 8772105050412606COMCAST121623197658MAIN01/11/2024 950.00 101.2100.44020LIFT SIDEWALK-PSBCONCRETE LIFTING INCP1188197659MAIN01/11/2024 182.50 101.2100.44020REPAIR EXHAUST FANS-PSBCONTROLOGIX SERVICES, INC.23-173197660MAIN01/11/2024 182.50 101.2200.44020REPAIR EXHAUST FANS-PSB23-173197660 365.00 11,670.00 101.2100.44000PD KITCHEN CABINETS REMODELCOSNEY CORPORATION9114197661MAIN01/11/2024 159.68 609.0000.14500122223 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC2009697197662MAIN01/11/2024 219.82 609.0000.14500122223 INV2009696197662 53.11 609.0000.14500122223 INV2009699197662 4.00 609.9791.42199122223 INV2009696197662 4.00 609.9792.42199122223 INV2009699197662 4.00 609.9793.42199122223 INV2009697197662 444.61 140.99 101.2100.42171TWLS, TP, WIPES, LINERS, CLNR DALCO ENTERPRISES INC4178466197663MAIN01/11/2024 140.99 101.2200.42171TWLS, TP, WIPES, LINERS, CLNR 4178466197663 281.98 504.00 609.0000.14500122023 INVDANGEROUS MAN BREWING CO LLCIN-2221197664MAIN01/11/2024 327.00 609.0000.14500121923 INVIN-2174197664 831.00 319.99 101.3121.42011MONITORS FOR PW SUPERINTENDANTSDELL MARKETING LP10722340767197665MAIN01/11/2024 72 Item 13. 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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 16/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 4.24 101.3121.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 11.74 101.5000.43210123123 -10010429 (2023 BUDGET)992815562197692 47.50 101.5000.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 50.50 101.5129.43210123123 -10010429 (2023 BUDGET)992815562197692 0.73 101.5129.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 2.80 101.5200.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 12.85 204.6314.43210123123 -10010429 (2023 BUDGET)992815562197692 39.83 204.6314.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 26.25 240.5500.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 6.02 601.9600.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 16.94 601.9600.43210010423 10013125992816501197692 16.93 602.9600.43210010423 10013125992816501197692 16.93 604.9600.43210010423 10013125992816501197692 31.47 609.9791.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 23.10 609.9792.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 4.25 609.9793.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 5.68 701.9950.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 12.85 720.9980.43210123123 -10010429 (2023 BUDGET)992815562197692 23.54 720.9980.43210122623 -10013121992814457197692 861.74 100.00 101.3121.43250DATA PLAN 1223PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-1046491197693MAIN01/11/2024 60.00 101.5200.43250DATA PLAN 1223IN200-1046491197693 20.00 601.9600.43250DATA PLAN 1223IN200-1046491197693 20.00 602.9600.43250DATA PLAN 1223IN200-1046491197693 200.00 179.67 609.0000.14500122223 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW67130197694MAIN01/11/2024 134.67 609.0000.14500122223 INVW-67128197694 314.34 15.07 101.0000.20810REFUND 1 HOUR RENTAL TIME, PYMT IN CASH BY D HARRELL'S SON QUINTIN SPENCERQUINTIN SPENCER122723197695MAIN01/11/2024 185.52 101.0000.34781REFUND 1 HOUR RENTAL TIME, PYMT IN CASH BY D HARRELL'S SON QUINTIN SPENCER122723197695 200.59 235.40 609.0000.14500121323 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC2013558399197696MAIN01/11/2024 77.28 101.2100.44020PREVENT MAINT 1223 PSBSCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC8106407947197697MAIN01/11/2024 79.96 101.2100.44020PREVENT MAINT 0124 PSB8106433142197697 77.27 101.2200.44020PREVENT MAINT 1223 PSB8106407947197697 79.97 101.2200.44020PREVENT MAINT 0124 PSB8106433142197697 77.27 101.5129.44020PREVENT MAINT-JPM 12238106426397197697 391.75 75 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 17/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 31.49 101.3100.42030REQUEST FOR LEAVE FORMSSOULO COMMUNICATIONS126741013197698MAIN01/11/2024 31.49 101.3121.42030REQUEST FOR LEAVE FORMS126741013197698 31.49 101.5200.42030REQUEST FOR LEAVE FORMS126741013197698 31.49 601.9600.42030REQUEST FOR LEAVE FORMS126741013197698 31.49 602.9600.42030REQUEST FOR LEAVE FORMS126741013197698 31.50 701.9950.42030REQUEST FOR LEAVE FORMS126741013197698 188.95 65.55 101.5040.44330JAN 8 - APR 8 2024 SUBSCRIPTIONSTAR TRIBUNE134054197699MAIN01/11/2024 220.00 609.0000.14500121823 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC53222197700MAIN01/11/2024 242.00 609.0000.14500122123 INV53220197700 462.00 264.00 609.0000.14500122123 INVUDOFOT BEER & BEVERAGE COMPANY298062197701MAIN01/11/2024 2,375.80 101.3100.42010ENG TECH GEAR LOCKERSULINE INC172361458197702MAIN01/11/2024 46.60 240.5500.430501123 PLACEMENTSUNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC6119754197703MAIN01/11/2024 13.00 609.0000.14500122023 INVVENN BREWING COMPANY5459197704MAIN01/11/2024 257.00 609.0000.14500122023 INV5454197704 270.00 495.15 101.2200.43210122523 586753132-00001 VERIZON WIRELESS9952669264197705MAIN01/11/2024 2,199.92 609.0000.14500122023 INVVINOCOPIA INC0342993-IN197706MAIN01/11/2024 28.75 609.9791.42199122023 INV0342993-IN197706 2,228.67 72.00 609.0000.14500122123 INVVIP WINE & SPIRITS, LTD1064197707MAIN01/11/2024 7.00 609.9791.42199122123 INV1064197707 79.00 614.18 261.5029.44200LEARN TO SKI PROGRAM TICKETS RENTAL EQUIP AND LESSONWILD MOUNTAIN569197708MAIN01/11/2024 9.25 101.3160.43810122823 51-4159572-0XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1081933523197709MAIN01/11/2024 10.39 101.3160.43810122823 51-0013562395-21081933643197709 10.14 101.3160.43810010224 51-4941920-11082431678197709 10.17 101.3160.43810010224 51-5174399-11082430988197709 883.37 601.9600.43810122623 51-0012949181-31081595925197709 501.56 609.9793.43810120823 51-4436024-51078323327197709 1,424.88 (34.58)101.5129.42171CREDIT FROM ORDER BEING SHORT I CASE OF GLASS CLEANERTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC88696220(S)MAIN01/11/2024 34.58 609.9792.42171SOAP DISPENSOR88669520(S) 76 Item 13. 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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 24/24Page : 01/18/2024 12:35 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/05/2024 - 01/18/2024 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 192.46 609.9791.44020PREVENT MAINT-TV1 1223SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC8106424494197735MAIN01/18/2024 273.97 101.2100.42172BOOTS, CUFFS, TQ CASESTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1672903197736MAIN01/18/2024 205.08 609.0000.14500111323 INVURBAN GROWLER BREWING CO LLCE-34605197737MAIN01/18/2024 1,199.50 609.0000.14500122023 INVVINOCOPIA INC0342997-IN197738MAIN01/18/2024 14.00 609.9792.42199122023 INV0342997-IN197738 1,213.50 95.93 609.9791.43810011624 SOLAR POWERVIRIDI INVESTMENTS LLC01162024-CH197739MAIN01/18/2024 600.00 601.9600.43050TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANWARNING LITES OF MINNESOTA INC23-05531197740MAIN01/18/2024 2,355.56 101.2100.43810010924 51-5047554-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1083586351197741MAIN01/18/2024 58.25 101.2200.43810011024 51-4217828-31083891610197741 2,355.55 101.2200.43810010924 51-5047554-21083586351197741 248.65 101.3160.43810011023 51-7867659-81083945139197741 33.70 101.3160.43810010924 51-7867950-21083637286197741 176.18 101.5129.43810011024 51-4697130-61083915603197741 158.90 101.5200.43810011024 51-001005576-71083954472197741 23.97 101.5200.43810011024 51-9597586-91083950487197741 37.40 101.5200.43810011024 51-0011039127-71083958422197741 12.86 101.5200.43810011024 51-8042065-31083937819197741 102.60 101.5200.43810010924 51-0012266105-31083690102197741 264.77 212.3190.43810010924 51-0011980129-41083672399197741 61.16 212.3190.43810010924 51-9893848-41083644141197741 1,005.00 228.6317.43810011024 51-0013059132-81083986326197741 2,254.87 240.5500.43810010924 51-0011136455-01083661619197741 203.70 602.9600.43810011024 51-0013099828-31084002753197741 113.32 604.9600.43810011024 51-0010836533-81083953603197741 1,423.00 609.9792.43810011124 51-8335212-31084229258197741 109.39 609.9793.43810011024 51-0014068181-71084012084197741 10,998.83 (0.36)609.0000.14500122923 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC51613421(S)MAIN01/18/2024 0.36 609.9793.42199122223 DEL671195421(S) 0.00 675,414.34 TOTAL OF 129 CHECKSTOTAL - ALL FUNDS 83 Item 13. StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date DirectPhysicalCheck For Check Dates 12/30/2023 to 01/12/2024 01/18/2024 11:43 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1 Open0.00298.50298.50MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 100241PR01/12/2024 Open0.001,480.501,480.50LELS #311 OFFICERS UNION 100242PR01/12/2024 Open0.00282.00282.00LELS #342 SERGEANT UNION 100243PR01/12/2024 Open0.00200.00200.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT1109PR01/12/2024 Open0.00260.00260.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT1110PR01/12/2024 Open0.003,914.713,914.71MSRS MNDCP PLAN 650251 EFT1111PR01/12/2024 Open0.009,202.619,202.61HSA BANK EFT1112PR01/12/2024 Open0.0060.0060.00PMA UNION DUES EFT1113PR01/12/2024 Open0.00175.50175.50COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1114PR01/12/2024 Open0.00102,932.41102,932.41IRS EFT1115PR01/12/2024 Open0.002,553.352,553.35MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1116PR01/12/2024 Open0.0030,244.7830,244.78MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1117PR01/12/2024 Open0.00668.89668.89MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1118PR01/12/2024 Open0.00101,588.76101,588.76PERA 397400 EFT1119PR01/12/2024 Open0.0021,475.6121,475.61STATE OF MN TAX EFT1120PR01/12/2024 12 3 Total Check Stubs: Total Physical Checks: 0.00275,337.62275,337.62Number of Checks: 015Totals: 84 Item 13. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 ITEM: Consideration of Resolution 2024-07, declaration of a public nuisance in the city of Columbia Heights is requested against the property at 4411 3rd Street NE for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien / January 22, 2024 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: In July of 2022 a complaint inspection was performed by the city’s seasonal inspector. Several dead/hazardous tree violations were found, and compliance orders were sent via regular mail to the owner. On September 6th, inspectors found that one of the dead tree branches had fallen onto the house. A seasonal extension was granted to allow the homeowner time to create and finance a mitigation plan. On June 1st, 2023, a second notice of violations was sent and on July 19th, 2023, the dead/diseased tree violations were referred to the City Forester for removal/abatement. The City Forester went through his process and received bids for the abatement/removal of the trees. He found that the bids exceeded his allowed spending limit and, after conferring with the city attorney, it was decided that this matter should come before the council for declaration as a public nuisance. On January 11th, 2024, our inspectors performed a final pre-council inspection of the outstanding violations and determined that significant progress towards correction of the code violations listed in the initial compliance order had not taken place. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024-07, being a declaration of a public nuisance and abatement of violations within the city of Columbia Heights regarding property at 4411 3rd Street NE for ordinance violations pursuant to City Code. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2024-07, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-07, being a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Columbia Heights approving declaration of a public nuisance, pursuant to City Code, of the property listed. ATTACHMENT: Resolution 2024-07 - Public Nuisance – 4411 3rd St. NE 85 Item 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07 Resolution of the City Council for the city of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to City Code of the property owned by Clifford A. Rude (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4411 3rd Street NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on December 7, 2023. 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. That on July 1, 2022, an inspection was conducted by the Fire Department’s seasonal inspector on the property listed above. Several dead/hazardous trees were found. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 2. That on September 6th, 2022, inspectors found that one of the dead trees had fallen onto the home. 3. That on September 16th, 2023, a seasonal extension was granted, and a message was left with the property contact regarding the discarded brush and dead trees on the property, with a request to contact the Fire Department with a plan to mitigate the violations. 4. That on June 1, 2023, July 19, 2023, August 31, 2023, and October 9, 2023, re-inspections were performed. And the violations remained uncorrected. During this period, the property was inspected by the city’s Urban Forestry Specialist, who determined that removal of the dead/hazardous trees would be in excess of $3,000 and, following consultation with the city attorney on November 1st, 2023, it was decided to present the violations to the City Council for consideration as a public nuisance. 5. That on December 7, 2023, inspectors performed an inspection that verified the violations remained uncorrected, and a compliance order Statement of Cause and notice of public hearing for declaration as a public nuisance was sent via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 6. That on January 11, 2024, inspectors performed a final pre-council inspection and found that the violations remained uncorrected. 7. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Code were found to exist, to wit: A. All exterior property and premises shall be maintained free from diseased, dead, and hazardous trees. Diseased, dead, or hazardous trees are considered a public nuisance and will be abated by the city at the expense of the owner if not removed. 8. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenant s, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code . 86 Item 14. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4411 3rd Street NE is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed . ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4411 3rd Street NE constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2024 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 87 Item 14. ITEM: Approve Joint Powers Agreement with MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Columbia Heights’ Participation in Violent Crime Reduction Unit DEPARTMENT: Police Department BY/DATE: Chief Lenny Austin / January 11, 204 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Healthy and Safe Community _Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly _Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community _Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _Sustainable BACKGROUND On November 27, 2023, Scott Mueller, BCA Deputy Superintendent of Investigations, conducted a presentation to the Columbia Heights City Council on the BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit. Attached is the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for our participation in that unit. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit was implemented as part of the state’s response to combating the spike in violent crime that has occurred over the last few years, specifically since 2020, and it is part of a larger state crime reduction strategy. Part of this strategy includes the BCA initiating a partnership with local agencies to provide support across the state investigating violent crimes, violent crimin al organizations, carjackings, auto thefts, and disrupting plots of mass violence before they occur. The Violent Crime Reduction Unit has had success in reducing violent crime working with local, state, and federal partners, as well as community groups. However, the current staffing for this unit is challenging because all the agents and analysts assigned to this unit were drawn away from other BCA investigative activities which impact on the BCA’s delivery of services to the rest of the state. One of the ways that the BCA is looking at increasing the staffing of the unit is to partner with local agencies of first ring suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, by offering the opportunity to assign officers from these agencies to the Violent Crime Reduction Unit. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is the Police Department’s recommendation that the City of Columbia Heights enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with the BCA to be part of the BCA’s Violent Crime Reduction Unit. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 88 Item 15. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Motion to Authority the Mayor, Interim City Manager, and Police Chief to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to participate in its Violent Crime Reduction Unit. ATTACHMENT(S): BCA VCRU Joint Powers Agreement 89 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 1 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 STATE OF MINNESOTA BCA VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION UNIT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT This Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (“BCA”), and Columbia Heights Police Department. 825 41st AVE NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (“Governmental Unit”), to- gether known as “Parties.” Recitals. Under Minnesota Statutes § 471.59, the BCA and the Governmental Unit are empowered to engage in agreements to jointly and cooperatively exercise their powers. The Parties wish to work together to prevent, investigate, and prosecute violent crimes, including but not limited to murder and assaults, the trafficking of illicit drugs and firearms, carjacking, and other violent crimes. The Governmental Unit wants to work cooperatively with the BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit (“VCRU”), which is operated by the BCA. 1. Term of Agreement. A. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the date the BCA obtains all required signatures pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 2. B. Expiration Date. This Agreement expires five (5) years from the Effective Date, unless terminated at an earlier date pursuant to clause 12. C. This Agreement does not establish an employment relationship between the BCA and th e Governmental Unit, nor any persons performing under the Agreement. 2. Purpose. The Governmental Unit and the BCA enter into this Agreement to facilitate the cooperation and coordination of the Governmental Unit with the work of the VCRU, which uses an array of proactive and reactive investigative techniques to prevent, investigate, and prosecute violent crime; gathers information necessary to identify crime patterns and uses this information to develop strategies for prevention and enforcement; and conducts outreach and education to community members, groups, and stakeholders in order to facilitate the creation and implementation of solutions to deter and prevent violent crime. 3. Responsibilities of the Governmental Unit. The VCRU’s interagency collaborative approach is implemented via the performance of the following activities by the Governmental Unit and any 90 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 2 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 individuals working with the VCRU on its behalf, under the leadership of the Special Agent in Charge of the VCRU (“the SAIC”) and the VCRU’s Assistant Special Agents in Charge (“ASAICs”): A. Assign one or more investigators or employees of the Governmental Unit to the VCRU. This agreement shall refer to them as “Assigned Investigator” or “Assigned Employee,” throughout. These Assigned Investigators or Assigned Employees must be approved to participate in VCRU activities, in advance of doing so, by the BCA’s Deputy Superintendent - Investigations. During the period of assignment to this task force, the Governmental Unit will remain responsible for establishing the salary and benefits, including overtime, of the Assigned Investigator(s) and/or Assigned Employee(s), and for making all payments due them. BCA will reimburse the Governmental Unit for the full salary and fringe costs of the assigned employee, and will reimburse overtime costs of the assigned employee up to $21,000.00. B. Be willing and able to respond and/or work jointly on violent crimes and complete any duties assigned to the Governmental Unit, by the SAIC, for the duration of the term of this Agreement. C. Conduct investigations in accordance with provisions of state and federal law, BCA policies and operating procedures as indicated herein, and any other investigative standards required of a BCA Special Agent. D. Investigate illicit firearms trafficking crimes committed by organized groups or individuals, including the trafficking in illicit firearms parts and the illicit manufacture of firearms. E. Investigate homicide, assault, carjacking and other crimes against the person as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs, utilizing best investigative practices to create prosecutable cases, and providing support to victims and witnesses involved therein. F. Investigate illicit street racing and automobile theft cases with a focus on identifying and disrupting organizations or networks of individuals involved in the commission or facilitation of such crimes. G. Where indicated to have a nexus with firearms crimes or other violent crimes under VCRU investigation, investigate illicit drug trafficking crimes as necessary to facilitate VCRU investigative purposes. H. Participate in operations to apprehend dangerous fugitives as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs. I. Maintain accurate records of prevention, education, and enforcement activities, to be collected and forwarded quarterly to the SAIC for statistical reporting purposes. J. Prepare an operational briefing sheet for each active operation, including deconfliction measures as directed, to be approved by the SAIC/ASAICs. K. Prepare investigative reports to be submitted to the BCA’s chain of command. L. Ensure evidence collected is appropriately collected, accounted for, and retained in a BCA - authorized secure facility. 91 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 3 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 M. Each assigned investigator will be issued a body -worn camera by the BCA, to be utilized in the course of VCRU activities. Assigned investigators will adhere to BCA’s policies regarding body-worn cameras, and shall ensure footage captured by BCA-issued cameras is appropriately uploaded to the BCA system(s). N. Participate in training as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs or designee(s). O. While conducting VCRU activities, adhere to the following BCA policies and/or procedures: 1. BCA-1008 Operation of a State Vehicle 2. DPS-5100 Acceptable Use of Department Computers, Electronic Equipment, Information Systems and Resources 3. INV-7002 Informants 4. INV-7003 Confidential Funds 5. INV-7004 Police Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations 6. INV-7010 Critical Incidents 7. INV-7013 Evidence Handling 8. INV-7014 Procession of Property Seized for Administrative Forfeiture 9. INV-7015 Inventory of Seized Impounded Vehicles 10. INV-7016 Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages 11. INV-7017 Reverse Undercover Drug Operations 12. INV-7020 Radio Communications 13. INV-7022 Cellular Exploitation Equipment 14. INV-7026 Online Resources and Social Media in Investigative Activities 15. INV-7030 Consular Notification 16. INV-7033 Unmanned Aircraft Systems 17. INV-7034 Conflicts of Interest 18. INV-7035 Search Warrants for Nighttime and/or Unannounced Entry 19. INV-7037 Body Worn Cameras P. While conducting VCRU activities, adhere to required policies, operations plans, or other operational guidance issued by the SAIC/ASAICs, including new policies governing VCRU activities as directed. Q. Assigned Investigators must comply with the use of force provisions of their home agency’s policies/procedures. Assigned Investigators must also comply with directives issued by the SAIC/ASAICs. In the event of a conflict between the use of force requirements of the Assigned Investigator ’s home agency policy, and the policies or directives of the VCRU, the policies and procedures of the home agency shall govern. Prior to deployment in the field, Assigned Investigators will confer with the VCRU SAIC/ASAIC to identify any potential use of force policy conflicts and work to resolve them in advance of operational activities. 92 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 4 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 R. Utilize task management and accountability programs and procedures, including Time Tracker, as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs. S. Submit all requests in the requested format for reimbursement in a timely manner to the SAIC. 4. Responsibilities of the BCA. The aforementioned approach will be implemented via the performance of the following activities by the BCA: A. The BCA will provide the VCRU with a BCA Special Agent in Charge to serve as the SAIC of the VCRU. B. Provide guidance and training, as appropriate, on all VCRU standards to be followed by the Governmental Unit, Assigned Investigators, and Assigned Employees. C. Review, approve or decline, or request additional information on appropriately submitted and pre-approved reimbursement requests, within three (3) business days of receipt. D. Provide reimbursement within thirty (30) business days of the appropriately submitted and pre-approved reimbursement requests directly to the Governmental Unit. E. Provide supplies and equipment to Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees. Supplies issued to Assigned Investigators include, but are not limited to, a squad vehicle, a body worn camera, a computer, a cellular phone, and office supplies. Supplies issued to civilian Assigned Employees include, but are not limited to, a computer, a cellular phone, and office supplies. Supplies issued to Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees remain the property of the State of Minnesota, and shall be remitted back to the BCA when the Assigned Investigator or Assigned Employee leaves the VCRU. F. Provide copies of body worn camera footage that captures or documents the activities of the Governmental Unit’s Assigned Investigator for purposes of internal review/investigation by the Governmental Unit, upon request of the Assigned Investigator’s chief law enforcement officer. Body worn camera recordings shall be treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the premature disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to interfere with criminal investigation and prosecution. The Governmental Unit shall not further disseminate the recording(s) beyond the Governmental Unit or release to the public without consultation with the BCA. G. Provide evidence storage at BCA headquarters or a BCA-approved secure facility. H. Proceeds from assets seized through VCRU activities and forfeited through judicial proceedings shall be maintained in a separate fund administered by the state, for purposes of offsetting equipment expenses, future salaries, and other expenses incurred by the VCRU. The BCA retains the right to distribute proceeds from forfeited assets to the Governmental Unit at its discretion. 5. Standards of the Governmental Unit. The following standards must be met by the Governmental 93 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 5 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 Unit, each Assigned Investigator, and each Assigned Employee: A. Assigned Investigators must be licensed peace officers in good standing with the Minnesota Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Board (POST). Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must be in good standing with their home agency. B. Assigned investigators and Assigned Employees must be skilled in a broad array of investigative technologies and techniques, to be used as appropriate, throughout their work with the VCRU. C. Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must utilize task management and accountability programs and procedures, including Time Tracker, as directed by the SAIC/ASAICs. D. Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees will follow all applicable and appropriate state and/or federal laws in all VCRU-related activities. E. Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must be employed by the Governmental Unit. F. Assigned Investigators and Assigned Employees must follow best law enforcement practices in the discharge of their VCRU duties, conducting themselves with the highest degree of professionalism, avoiding any conflicts of interest, and conducting their activities impartially. 6. Employment Relationship. This agreement does not create an employment relationship between the Assigned Investigators and/or Assigned Employees and the BCA. All Assigned Investigators & Assigned Employees from the Governmental Unit shall continue to be employed and directly supervised by the same Governmental Unit currently employing that member, regardless of their participation in VCRU activities. All services, duties, acts or omissions performed by the Assigned Employee or Assigned Investigator will be within the course and duty of their employment and, therefore, covered by any benefits or protections provided them as employees of the Governmental Unit. This includes, but is not limited to, workers compensation, health, and dental benefits. Nothing in this Agreement shall otherw ise limit the jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities possessed by an Assigned Investigator and Assigned Employee of the Governmental Unit. 7. Reimbursement of Expenses. In order to obtain reimbursement for expenses associated with activities of the VCRU, the Governmental Unit must: A. Submit a written request, in the appropriate format, for pre-approval of the reimbursement for funds expended as a result of the activities of the VCRU. B. If and when this pre-approval is received, the Governmental Unit may expend funds to be reimbursed within the limitations of the pre-approval. C. In order to receive reimbursement following this expenditure, the Governmental Unit 94 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 6 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 must supply original receipts to be reimbursed on the aforementioned pre-approvals. 8. Authorized Representatives. The BCA’s Authorized Representative is the individual noted below, or his/her successor: Name: Scott Mueller, Deputy Superintendent Address: Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 1430 Maryland Avenue East Saint Paul, MN 55106 Telephone: 651-793-1129 Email: Scott.D.Mueller@state.mn.us The Governmental Unit’s Authorized Representative is the individual noted below or his/her successor: Name: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police Address: 825 41st Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Telephone: 763-706-8100 Email: Police@columbiaheightsmn.gov If the either of the Parties must change their Authorized Representative, notice must be provided, in writing, to the other party. If either Authorized Representative will be unavailable for a significant period of time, a temporary Authorized Representative may be assigned via the same notice process. 9. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Agreement Complete. A. Assignment. The Governmental Unit may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement. B. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by both Parties, through their Authorized Representatives. C. Waiver. If the BCA fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does no t waive the provision or its right to enforce it. D. Agreement Complete. This Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the BCA and the Governmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. 10. Liability. The Parties agree that each will be responsible for its own acts, omissions, and/or the results thereof, to the extent permitted by law and shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any others, and/or the results thereof. The BCA’s liability shall be governed by 95 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 7 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes § 3.736, and other applicable law. The Governmental Unit’s liability shall be governed by provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes §§ 466.01-466.15, and other applicable law. 11. Audits. Under Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 5, the Governmental Unit’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the BCA and/or the State Auditor and/or Legislative Auditor for a minimum of six (6) years from the end of this Agreement. 12. Government Data Practices. The Governmental Unit and the BCA must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and other applicable law, as it applies to all data provided by the BCA under this Agreement and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Go vernmental Unit under this Agreement. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Governmental Unit or the BCA. A. If the Governmental Unit receives a request to release the data referred to in this clause, the Governmental Unit must immediately notify and consult with the BCA’s Authorized Representative as to how the Governmental Unit should respond to the request. The Governmental Unit’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law. 13. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue. Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings that result out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 14. Expiration and Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days written notice to the other party. To the exten t funds are available, the Governmental Unit shall receive reimbursement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through the end of the 30 days. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, the Governmental Unit shall provide the VCRU SAIC all investigative equipment and supplies provided by the VCRU and/or the BCA. 15. Survival of Terms. The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement: 8, Liability; 9, Audits; 10, Government Data Practices; and 11, Venue. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 96 Item 15. SWIFT Contract Number: XXXXXX 8 BCA VCRU JPA 01/2024 1) STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION Individual Certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by Minnesota Statutes §§ 16A.15 and 16C.05 2) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Signed: _____________________________________________ By:__________________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Date:________________________________________________ Title:_________________________________________________ SWIFT PO Number:________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________________ 3) GOVERNMENTAL UNIT The Governmental Unit certifies that the appropriate person(s) has (have) executed this Agreement on behalf of the Governmental Unit and its jurisdictional government entity as required by applicable articles, laws, by-laws, resolutions, or ordinances. 4) COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION As delegated to the Office of State Procurement By:__________________________________________________ By:_________________________________________________ Title:_________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________________________ By:__________________________________________________ Title:_________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________________________ By:___________________________________________________ Title:__________________________________________________ Date:__________________________________________________ 97 Item 15. ITEM: Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 4411 6th Street NE DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner, January 18, 2024 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Healthy and Safe Community _Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly X Trusted and Engaged Leadership _Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community _ Strong Infrastructure and Public Services _Sustainable BACKGROUND On January 18, 2024, the owner of 4411 6th Street NE, reached out to the Community Development Department requesting an exemption from the single-family rental density cap. Attached is the letter that staff received. Section 1 of Ordinance 1685, which established the single-family rental density cap, states that: “If the number of detached single-family dwellings rental properties meets or exceeds the permitted number of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, a property owner may request a temporary license to allow an additional rental property for that block. The City Council may grant or deny a temporary license in its sole discretion. Persons requesting a temporary license must make an annual application to the City. No property owner shall hold a temporary rental license for the same property for more than two consecutive years.” As it is the homeowners’ right to appeal to the Council. Staff brought forth the appeal along with supporting documents for discussion and review. If approved, Resolution 2024-10 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approving resolution 2024-10, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION MEETING DATE JANUARY 22, 2024 98 Item 16. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-10, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-10, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Letter from the Homeowner 2. Resolution 2024-10 3. Location of the property image 4. Ordinance 1685 99 Item 16. 1 Andrew Boucher From:wilson Zhina Carpio <wilsonzhinacarpio@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:16 AM To:Andrew Boucher Subject:Re: Rental app 4411 6th st NE Andrew here is my Narrative for my request for an exemption. Dear Council Members, My name is Wilson Zhina, and I am writing to bring a matter of personal significance to your attention regarding the property located at 4411 6th St NE. My fiancée, Anai, and I are facing unforeseen challenges that require an exemption to Ordinance 1685 to enable us to rent our home. Originally, our plan was to move into the property; however, complications have arisen, leading us to reconsider our plans. I am reaching out to seek your understanding and support in navigating these unique circumstances. Initially, we had intended to move into the property, resulting in the expiration of the city rent permit. Unfortunately, our tenant encountered difficulties in vacating by the agreed-upon date, compelling us to extend their stay until December 4, 2023. This extension not only caused a significant delay but also left the house in a state of disarray with large amounts of leftover trash, prompting a notice of overflowing garbage. I promptly addressed all these costly issues at our expense. Due to these unforeseen delays, we are currently facing challenges in relocating, especially with Anai now 37 weeks pregnant and our daughter Juliana expected on February 6, 2024. Moving under these circumstances, particularly in low-temperature weather, is impractical. Financial and logistical constraints further necessitate postponing the move. In response, we have made temporary living arrangements in Richfield, minutes away from my mom and Anai’s family. We have set up our baby’s nursery and child-proofed the house to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. In light of these challenges, we are exploring the option of renting the property. While we acknowledge the city council's concerns regarding excess single-family rentals, we wish to highlight the potential risks associated with leaving the home vacant, vulnerable to vandalism and squatters. In anticipation of either scenario, I have initiated renovations to make the property appealing and comfortable for potential tenants and, eventually, for my family. Understanding the importance of upholding city ordinances, we seek your guidance and support to secure an exemption that takes into account our unique circumstances. We remain hopeful for a positive resolution that considers the challenges we face. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. I am available to discuss this further or provide any additional information you may require. Sincerely, 100 Item 16. 2 Wilson Zhina On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 8:18 AM Andrew Boucher <ABoucher@columbiaheightsmn.gov> wrote: Wilson, The July 24, 2023 City Council meeting is a good place to start. The City Council began the rental density cap discussion after bringing up worries regarding single-family home conversions to rental properties and were concerned that it has become increasingly difficult for potential home buyers wishing to purchase property in the City to identify financially attainable options. Blocks that have an overflow of single-family rental properties are grandfathered in; however, if any of these properties lets their license expire/decline to renew it or have had it revoked, then they would lose that grandfathered status and be treated like a new application subject to the rental density limit on the block. If your block has four (4) rental properties and the allotment is three (3), then those four (4) would be able to maintain their license and no additional license applications would be accepted until two (2) of the properties decline to renew theirs. Thanks, Andrew Andrew Boucher, AICP | City Planner City of Columbia Heights | Community Development Department 3989 Central Avenue NE | Columbia Heights, MN 55421 aboucher@columbiaheightsmn.gov Direct: 763-706-3673 | Main: 763-706-3670 101 Item 16. ³ An oka County Parcel Viewer Owner Information: Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believ ed to be acc urate, b ut accura cy is not gu aran teed. This is not a legal docume nt and sho uld not besubstituted for a title searc h, apprais al, survey, or for zoning verification. Date: 1/18/20241:600Anoka County GIS ZH INA CARPIO W ILSO N MISA E L 4411 6TH S T NE COLUMBIA HEIGH TS MN 55421 Parce l Information: 35-3 0-24-2 1-0016 4411 6T H ST NE MN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 55421 MANDY MEISNER 0.11Approx. Acres: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS Commissioner: Plat: 102 Item 16. City Council Resolution 2023-58 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR THE RENTAL APPLICATION AT 4411 6th STREET NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: WHEREAS, on August 14, 2023, the Council approved ordinance 1685 which established a rental density limit for detached single-family rental dwellings by splitting the city into blocks and caping the number of rentals per that block; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 1685 establishes that applicants that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental license because of the density limits will be able to request an exemption and the Council has sole discretion to grant the exemption requests for a span of one year, if the situation lasts longer than a year, the applicant can re-apply for the temporary license but a property owner is only allowed a temporary license for no more than two years; and, WHEREAS, the City has received a request from the owner of 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 to make an exception for the property and allow a new rental license to be issued. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the exemption request for 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, allowing the homeowner to apply for a temporary one -year rental license, with the addition of the following requirements. 1. The owner of 4411 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 must apply for and complete the licensing process, to receive the temporary license, within 3 months of the passage of this resolution. 2. The temporary rental license shall be valid for the period of one year after the date that the license has been approved. 3. After the one-year term of the temporary license, the rental license will be revoked, and the property owner may re-apply for the temporary license again for no more than a period of two years for the same property. 103 Item 16. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2024 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 104 Item 16.