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PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 24, 2024
John P. Murzyn Hall—Keyes Room, 530 Mill St NE
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 6:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and entering
meeting ID 813 2600 7374 and passcode 31847 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81326007374?. For
questions please call the Recreation Department at 763-706-3730.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
COMMUNITY FORUM: At this time, individuals may address the Park and Recreation Commission about any
item not included on the regular agenda. All speakers need to state their name and connection to Columbia
Heights, and limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Those in attendance virtually should send this
information in the chat function to the moderator. The Board will listen to brief remarks, ask clarifying
questions, and if needed, request staff to follow up or direct the matter to be added to an upcoming agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the Park & Recreation Commission and will be enacted as part of
the Consent Agenda by one motion.)
1. Approve December 6, 2023 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
2. Approve Payment of Bills - Parks November - December 2023
3. Approve Payment of Bills - John P Murzyn Hall November - December 2023
LETTERS AND REQUESTS
OLD BUSINESS
4. City Park Use. Staff will discuss park rentals, usage of the parks, and staffing costs.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Recreation Director
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Commission Members
ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at
least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting
City Hall – 3989 Central Ave NE
December 6, 2023
Call to Order/Roll Call
Tom Greenhalgh called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm
Members present: Teresa Eisenbise, Tom Greenhalgh, Dayna Gulley, Taher Harzallah, Andrea Ostergaard, Nicole
Peterson
Staff present: David Cullen, Public Works Interim Director; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Deanna Saefke,
Recreation Secretary; Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor Council Representative; Kevin Hansen, Interim City
Manager
Community Forum
None at this time.
Consent Agenda
Eisenbise indicated the parks training and instructional supplies budget line item didn’t have any expenditures in
October and wonders if that is an opportunity that we are missing or is it not needed for the budget. Cullen
replied there was a Phase One 49ers training that staff were sent to for equipment operations, and Parks staff
attended the training. There is also a Green Expo event that is a huge training opportunity for Parks staff coming
up. There are also upcoming verification processes that are coming up and will come out of that budget.
Motion by Eisenbise, second by Peterson, to approve the consent agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Letters and Requests
None at this time.
Old Business
Kevin Hansen, Interim City Manager, indicated that he would discuss park development or redevelopment and
what things the commission could be working on for future progress. He will touch base on what already has
been accomplished and also thoughts for funding down the road. Hansen reported the park system had not
been invested into since the early 1970’s and in 2008 started to do that again. The method that was chosen was
to work on each park as funds became available. Huset Park had a master plan completed in 2003. Sullivan Lake
and Silver Lake Beach parks were done in 2008. Money is obtained largely from redevelopment within the city.
When residential redevelopment occurs part of the approval process is to pay into park dedication fees. Park
dedication fees are set up so that you can only use the funds for park-related items. The other funding source is
to apply for grants. We have not been very successful with these because there are not a lot of grants available
in the metro area for state and federal grants related to small scale park redevelopment. There are more
opportunities for parks with regional significance. The City does qualify for other grant funding like with storm
water treatment. When land area is disturbed in any of our parks you have to do storm water treatment.
Hansen indicated we have been successful in partnering with the MWMO, the Mississippi Watershed
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Management Organization, in acquiring grant money. The other thing the City has done is to put in general fund
money but that kind of goes with the budget and that has been an average of $50,000 per year for a few years
but some years it was zero. We are limited in terms of our revenue resources. Right now, there is little money in
the Park Dedication Fund. For all of the past projects, on average $450,000-$650,000 was spent on each park. In
2018-2019 the Park and Recreation Commission visited every park and did a quick analysis of what they felt was
appropriate at each park. The reason that was done was to develop some cost estimates and then COVID hit,
and everything came to a standstill. In 2022 the Park & Recreation Commission had the estimates prepared by
staff, based on what the Commission input guided staff to look for and brought that to a consultant. The goal
was to have the estimates updated after the COVID supply chain issues. Staff estimates were around 9 million
and the consulting firm ended up around 15 million. Some other issues were looked into more closely, with soil
conditions being one of them. Hansen reported this past summer in 2023 staff brought the information from the
Commission to the City Council and showed how much it would cost to develop all of the remaining city parks.
Staff provided different scenarios for the Council to look at. One possibility was to focus on the largest park,
Huset and another was to try and get multiple parks done with a certain dollar amount. The Council elected to
focus on Huset Park. Staff are in the process of submitting an application for state bond money. To redevelop
both sides of Huset Park is approximately 8 million. State bond money likes to see a 50/50 match. The only other
revenue source would be the Park Dedication. The redevelopment of the old Rainbow site or the old Medtronic
site if that redevelops. The last remaining source would be bonding. Staff do not feel we are in a position to go
and propose bonding for our remaining park improvements. Part of the reason for that is we need to do some
more work and outreach to the community. Hansen indicated one of the things that the Commission could do is
to get the word out to the community.
Hansen reviewed the 1996 Comprehensive System Park Plan that is about 100 pages and is a very detailed
analysis of the park system, the park needs, and what the community demands were at that time. He believes
the Commission could work on updating this document. The other part is getting community feedback through
outreach. Hansen reported a community survey was conducted in 2022. The City hired a firm to conduct the
survey with approximately 150 questions. To be statistically accurate, they had to receive feedback from over
450 residents. He indicated the results from the survey are available online. There were park questions in the
survey that formed a general basis for support from the community to do investment within the park system.
The results indicated that the City is around the right sizes for the parks that we have a what we offer. One item
where people would like to see more offered is with the active recreation side, and sidewalks/trails. Hansen
highlighted some of the results of the questions regarding city parks. One thing to look at is how we can draw
more people in because the survey results indicate only a third of the people contacted said that they use the
parks or City Recreation programs. He feels the results from the survey offer a good starting point for the
Commission to begin updating the overall plan. Going back to the community at this time would not be
beneficial until we have further development on the plan, but thinks this needs to happen. What the community
wants right now is something for the Commission and the City Council to be asking. Not only for recreational
offerings but what is within each park. Ballfields would be a question and what type of ballfield, athletic fields,
soccer fields, pickleball, senior citizen related activities, types of playgrounds with accessibility. He feels these
specific questions need to be asked but we are not ready yet to ask these types of questions.
Hansen added one of the primary issues the City Council needs to look at is the Murzyn Hall facility. A condition
analysis was done on the Murzyn Hall building. At this point do we invest more money into the building and
keep it as it is to use for another twenty years or so, or does it make more sense to explore something different.
Then, what is that something different? This is a question for community feedback. When people think about a
community center everyone will have different ideas and opinions. The last item once all of that is put together
is what is the community willing to pay for. Hansen reported one of the questions on the community survey
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asked if the city invested in the park system would the resident be willing to have their taxes increased. The
community results were yes in an amount around $9 per month. This dollar amount would get us close to the
needed amount for the park system but not enough for a community center. Hansen indicated staff meet with
the City Council every two to three years to discuss a goal and vision setting plan. Earlier in 2023 the top two
priorities of the city council are to look at the Public Works building and a financing plan for the reconstruction
of that building. The number two goal is to take the Parks Master Plan and develop a financing plan and
establish interactive communication with interactions in the community to meet their needs. In the meantime,
the Commission could start working on a park redevelopment by looking at Wargo Court and where the
previous Commission left off in the process. For improvements in that that area any other projects along Central
Avenue should be taken into consideration. The funding was recently approved by the Wargo Foundation, so
that is available. Hansen indicated he would not have time to go through the park process step by step until
February. He suggested looking at other metro cities who have updated park plans within the last ten years. The
last thing to keep in mind is to stay in line with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He added the process of updated
the master park plan is a lengthy process and should take all of 2024.
Ostergaard asked what exactly the Commission is supposed to do with these documents and what they should
do moving forward. Hansen replied staff would take the reports by each section and throw some ideas out to
the Commission to have an interactive discussion. The plan looked at each park to determine what is important
and what is active or passive in each park. One item of feedback from the community is there is a lack of green
space. Harzallah indicated the old Rainbow site is possibly going to have public space. Hansen replied there are
multiple iterations of the plans, and nothing has been decided yet. Harzallah asked if they would be adding
another park in the City. Hansen replied possibly but one of the last iterations did not indicate that. The changes
indicated would be to replace Jackson Pond. He indicated the 1996 Comprehensive System Park Plan was
completed by an intern and the Community Survey conducted in 2022 was statistically correct at 400 results for
our size of a city. There were additional results with an online survey. The community has shown support for
park improvements, but what are they. Hansen indicated there isn’t a budget right now to hire a company to
gather the information, but it could be done through direct mailing and online questions. He stated during the
individual park master planning process staff and the commission met at the parks and invited the residents to
attend. Sometimes there was a good turnout and other times not a lot of feedback. Gulley suggested Nation
Night Out would be a good event to discuss the parks with residents. Ostergaard replied there are a lot of
community events the Commission members could plan to attend. Marquez Simula replied the police are
typically the ones who organize National Night Out and they could have some ice breaker questions ready.
Cullen replied the Art & Info Fair has tables from various city and community groups, Truck or Treat, the Holiday
Train, and many others. Ostergaard added there are many school events that have table opportunities. Eisenbise
asked if the future meetings would be to make a plan and also come up with funding ideas. Hansen replied yes,
it would be a good idea to discuss options within the Commission first, talk with staff regarding any concerns
and feasibility of the ideas, prior to bringing the ideas to the community. Cullen added that it would give staff
the opportunity to look over the ideas, fill in costs and go over operational processes. Harzallah asked if the total
acreage for the parks is 121. Hansen replied 144 to 145 acres. Gulley asked if more informal meetings would be
needed and even more than once a month. Hansen suggested that the next meeting would be to discuss the
things that can be worked on and what the following steps will be. Once that is determined they can plan for the
number of meetings. Ostergaard asked who is responsible for updating the park plan. Hansen replied that it is
the Park and Recreation Commission and the city staff in attendance. Ultimately the suggestions from the
Commission are brought forward to the City Council for approval.
Ostergaard asked where a trail system fits into the Community Survey. Hansen replied that staff completed a
bikeway and pedestrian plan in 2008. This gets updated every two years.
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Ostergaard asked if they need to form a task force to move forward, does the whole Commission need to be
included, and are staff required to be present during discussions. Hansen replied it will be discussed in February.
This will give staff some time for a broad layout and give the Commission some time to review what has been
done in the past or what other cities have accomplished. Cullen replied this is a good opportunity for this group
of individuals who are motivated to be involved. Marquez Simula reiterated Councilmember Buesgens
suggestion to take field trips other than just have meetings. Individual Commission Members can go to our city
parks on their own and intentionally look at them. Viewing the parks can give different perspectives in the
summer compared to the winter. Cullen added that he and Windschitl can be used as resources, so the
Commission is welcome to reach out to either one of them with questions or comments. Marquez Simula
mentioned the current discussion about Silverwood Park, and that is a good thing to keep in mind what types of
amenities are in our region. Harzallah indicated that makes sense to know what types of amenities are in our
region so we can think of alternatives. Eisenbise replied that is a point to consider not all users of our facilities
are from Columbia Heights, but those outside users potentially spend money within our community as well.
Ostergaard asked how the potential rebuilding of the Medtronic site will affect Sullivan Lake Park. Hasen replied
that will be a conversation with whomever buys the property and redevelops it. What is the correct thing that
should be built there in regards to park development. Hansen added that Minnesota state law has become more
restrictive on what you can do with land redevelopment. He indicated there is a public meeting coming up on
the Medtronic site on January 9th. This will be hosted and moderated by the consultant. Marquez Simula invited
members to attend any Planning Commission meeting.
Hansen stated that at the February meeting staff and commission members can start laying things out for the
park planning process. Commission Members agreed.
New Business
None at this time.
Reports
A. Recreation Director
Windschitl reported the Murzyn Hall HVAC has a major leak in one of the units. Staff are waiting for estimates on
repairs. During the last meeting there were good discussions on the situations regarding volleyball at the parks
and would like to continue that discussion at the next meeting. He asked members to think about how they
would suggest proceeding regarding park rentals.
Windschitl invited the Commission to attend the annual SnowBLAST on February 3rd from 4-7pm at Huset Park
East. If anyone wants to be at a table during the event to let him, Saefke, or Will Rottler know. This is a very well
attended event.
Eisenbise asked if the Garden Plots are all booked up. Windschitl replied the current season ended in October
and the current renters will have the opportunity to get their same plot again beginning in January. A timeline of
renewal time is sent to the current users. He indicated rentals for Murzyn Hall in 2025 will begin after the first
business day in January.
B. Public Works Director
Cullen reported work within the parks is winding down for the year. Four end dumps of 22 cubic yards of
compost and biochar down with aeration and over seed on all of the athletic fields, a lot of areas at Huset and
some other parks. This will be the first year conducting that large of operation. He thanked Peterson for the
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information and lead regarding biochar. Cullen indicated the holiday decorations are up along Central Avenue.
He would like to continue the discussion on park rentals at the next meeting in regards to costs and staffing.
Greenhalgh asked what ice rinks will be filled this year. Hansen replied it may get to the point where we cannot
make rinks when the ground isn’t frozen and even tomorrow will be close to 50 degrees. Cullen replied with the
very low frost level in the ground last year it was difficult to have good ice. Harzallah asked if the holiday décor is
stored or if it is purchased every year. Cullen replied that in 2020 many items were updated, and new items
were ordered. The items at Wargo Court are in need of replacement. He indicated holiday decorations are very
expensive and did not want to replace those items without knowing the direction of the park redevelopment.
Harzallah asked if there is a particular vendor the City works with. Cullen responded that he tries to go with high
quality commercial providers but he does shop out the prices and watches for sales. Hansen replied Northern
Lights is one vendor and they use vendors off of the state purchasing contract. Marquez Simula replied the
decorations look great and they are fun to see. Cullen reported he was able to switch all decorations to LEDs.
Eisenbise loves the purple hue of the lights on Central Avenue. Greenhalgh asked if people are able to rent the
warming houses at the parks. Cullen responded yes. Saefke replied they are rented for skating and sledding
parties. Eisenbise asked if staff are worried about the skating classes occurring. Windschitl replied if there is ice,
they will happen or there will be a refund. Everyone is hoping for ice by SnowBLAST. Ostergaard asked what the
Commission needs to do to fix the park rental issues. Windschitl responded at the first of the year we will
continue renting one park per weekend. In regards to getting a key for some of the park rentals it is hard to say
that we would never rent out the parks. Cullen indicated the two main questions from the last meeting were
one, if we should be in the business of renting the parks if we can’t do it to the best of our ability. Meaning
staffing for the cleanup process prior to a rental. Second became the cost of staffing on the weekends.
Ostergaard asked if those items we be included in the Comprehensive Plan thinking or are they items that need
to be addressed now. Harzallah responded it could be both. A decision needs to be made now but could be
readdressed during the Comprehensive Plan updates. Greenhalgh responded this will be discusses at the next
meeting.
C. Commission Members
None at this time.
Greenhalgh adjourned the meeting at 7:16 pm.
Deanna Saefke, Recreation Secretary
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Item 1.
Parks GL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TRANSACTIONS FROM 11/01/2023 TO 12/31/2023
Date Description Reference # Debits Credits Balance
Fund 101 GENERAL
Department 5200 PARKS
11/01/2023 101.5200.42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 156.90
11/14/2023 OFFICE DEPOT 341719614001 6.43 163.33
COPY PAPER, FOREVER STAMPS
12/31/2023 101.5200.42000 END BALANCE 6.43 0.00 163.33
11/01/2023 101.5200.42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT BEG. BALANCE 16,395.68
12/31/2023 101.5200.42010 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 16,395.68
11/01/2023 101.5200.42012 OTHER TECHNOLOGY EQU BEG. BALANCE 2,330.29
12/31/2023 101.5200.42012 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 2,330.29
11/01/2023 101.5200.42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMBEG. BALANCE 35.00
12/31/2023 101.5200.42030 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 35.00
11/01/2023 101.5200.42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTION BEG. BALANCE 17,712.14
12/31/2023 101.5200.42160 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 17,712.14
11/01/2023 101.5200.42161 CHEMICALS BEG. BALANCE 9,267.00
12/31/2023 101.5200.42161 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 9,267.00
11/01/2023 101.5200.42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 20,317.12
12/31/2023 101.5200.42171 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 20,317.12
11/01/2023 101.5200.42172 UNIFORMS BEG. BALANCE 1,398.12
11/17/2023 SUMMARY PR 11/17/2023 170.99 1,569.11
12/15/2023 SUMMARY PR 12/15/2023 219.02 1,788.13
12/29/2023 SUMMARY PR 12/29/2023 30.98 1,819.11
12/31/2023 101.5200.42172 END BALANCE 420.99 0.00 1,819.11
11/01/2023 101.5200.42173 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING BEG. BALANCE 1,185.97
11/17/2023 SUMMARY PR 11/17/2023 200.00 1,385.97
12/01/2023 SUMMARY PR 12/01/2023 200.00 1,585.97
12/15/2023 SUMMARY PR 12/15/2023 164.99 1,750.96
12/31/2023 101.5200.42173 END BALANCE 564.99 0.00 1,750.96
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Item 2.
11/01/2023 101.5200.42175 FOOD SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 75.43
12/31/2023 101.5200.42175 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 75.43
11/01/2023 101.5200.42280 VEHICLE REPAIR AND PARTBEG. BALANCE 23,339.37
11/30/2023 PARKS PARTS 14059 172.91 23,512.28
12/31/2023 PARKS PARTS 14090 3,086.62 26,598.90
12/31/2023 101.5200.42280 END BALANCE 3,259.53 0.00 26,598.90
11/01/2023 101.5200.42282 GAS, OIL, LUBRICANTS BEG. BALANCE 11,270.61
11/30/2023 PARK FUEL 14058 1,116.80 12,387.41
12/31/2023 PARK FUEL 14089 604.65 12,992.06
12/31/2023 101.5200.42282 END BALANCE 1,721.45 0.00 12,992.06
11/01/2023 101.5200.43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SBEG. BALANCE 831.41
11/13/2023 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 1536‐1874 20.83 852.24
ADMIN ASST II PUBLIC WORKS #2023‐00043
11/13/2023 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 1038‐6322 16.40 868.64
ADMIN ASST II PUBLIC WORKS #2023‐00043
11/13/2023 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 1370‐7320 28.17 896.81
ADMIN ASST II PUBLIC WORKS #2023‐00043
11/30/2023 23 FLEX PLAN ADMIN EXP 14033 8.08 904.89
12/31/2023 23 FLEX PLAN ADMIN EXP 14074 8.08 912.97
12/31/2023 101.5200.43050 END BALANCE 81.56 0.00 912.97
11/01/2023 101.5200.43105 TRAINING & EDUCATION ABEG. BALANCE 3,492.06
12/31/2023 101.5200.43105 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 3,492.06
11/01/2023 101.5200.43210 TELEPHONE BEG. BALANCE 48.68
12/31/2023 101.5200.43210 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 48.68
11/01/2023 101.5200.43211 CELL PHONES BEG. BALANCE 2,148.10
11/01/2023 VERIZON WIRELESS 9948150205 154.54 2,302.64
110123 342019817‐00001
12/31/2023 101.5200.43211 END BALANCE 154.54 0.00 2,302.64
11/01/2023 101.5200.43220 POSTAGE BEG. BALANCE 0.00
11/14/2023 OFFICE DEPOT 341719614001 3.77 3.77
COPY PAPER, FOREVER STAMPS
12/31/2023 101.5200.43220 END BALANCE 3.77 0.00 3.77
11/01/2023 101.5200.43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATBEG. BALANCE 620.19
11/01/2023 ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC 110123 3.26 623.45
INTERNET 1123
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Item 2.
11/15/2023 COMCAST 187581764 9.72 633.17
111523 934571297
12/31/2023 101.5200.43250 END BALANCE 12.98 0.00 633.17
11/01/2023 101.5200.43310 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE BEG. BALANCE 243.21
12/31/2023 101.5200.43310 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 243.21
11/01/2023 101.5200.43320 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPBEG. BALANCE 407.68
12/31/2023 101.5200.43320 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 407.68
11/01/2023 101.5200.43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE BEG. BALANCE 23,583.30
11/30/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOCATI 14040 2,358.33 25,941.63
12/31/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOCATI 14081 2,358.33 28,299.96
12/31/2023 101.5200.43600 END BALANCE 4,716.66 0.00 28,299.96
11/01/2023 101.5200.43800 UTILITY SERVICES BEG. BALANCE 47,308.38
12/11/2023 Internal Charge 969.93 48,278.31
12/27/2023 Internal Charge 3,982.48 52,260.79
12/31/2023 101.5200.43800 END BALANCE 4,952.41 0.00 52,260.79
11/01/2023 101.5200.43810 ELECTRIC BEG. BALANCE 14,514.44
11/07/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1073166792 76.14 14,590.58
110723 51‐0012266105‐3
11/07/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1073121283 21.56 14,612.14
110723 INV
11/07/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1073150080 38.26 14,650.40
110723 51‐0011039127‐7
11/07/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1073130297 39.35 14,689.75
110723 51‐9597586‐9
11/07/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1073143333 106.74 14,796.49
110723 51‐0010057576‐7
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1074448537 59.30 14,855.79
111423 51‐7654903‐4
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1074448537 209.35 15,065.14
111423 51‐7654903‐4
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1074447543 138.55 15,203.69
111423 51‐5950185‐0
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1074447543 26.71 15,230.40
111423 51‐5950185‐0
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 29.06 15,259.46
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 16.58 15,276.04
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 30.64 15,306.68
111423 51‐4159573‐1
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Item 2.
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 13.23 15,319.91
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 63.91 15,383.82
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 54.64 15,438.46
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 13.23 15,451.69
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 71.56 15,523.25
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 59.24 15,582.49
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 50.57 15,633.06
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 146.66 15,779.72
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 14.07 15,793.79
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 15.19 15,808.98
111423 51‐4159573‐1
11/14/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 51‐4159573‐1 36.00 15,844.98
111423 51‐4159573‐1
12/31/2023 101.5200.43810 END BALANCE 1,330.54 0.00 15,844.98
11/01/2023 101.5200.43830 GAS BEG. BALANCE 5,879.97
11/06/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 10802324‐3 23.76 5,903.73
110623 10802324‐3
11/06/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 5467671‐3 15.00 5,918.73
110623 5467671‐3
11/06/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 5452216‐4 15.00 5,933.73
110623 5452216‐4
11/14/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 78.99 6,012.72
111423 8000014661‐5
11/14/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 35.14 6,047.86
111423 8000014661‐5
11/14/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 20.25 6,068.11
111423 8000014661‐5
11/14/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 39.53 6,107.64
111423 8000014661‐5
11/14/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 59.69 6,167.33
111423 8000014661‐5
12/31/2023 101.5200.43830 END BALANCE 287.36 0.00 6,167.33
11/01/2023 101.5200.44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICE BEG. BALANCE 17,150.48
11/01/2023 AMERICAN FLAGPOLE AND FLAG 185217 277.48 17,427.96
FLAG POLE REPAIR‐GAUVITTE PARK
11/01/2023 J. BECHER & ASSOC INC 2313060‐F3 2,391.15 19,819.11
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WIRE AERATORS‐SILVER LK 0923
11/01/2023 J. BECHER & ASSOC INC 2313060‐F2 2,092.04 21,911.15
WIRE AERATORS‐SILVER LK 0823
11/06/2023 MARCO, INC INV11823027 150.00 22,061.15
FAILING CAMERA ‐ HUSET PARK
11/09/2023 J. BECHER & ASSOC INC 2313074‐F 489.14 22,550.29
REPAIR PATHWAY LIGHTS‐PRESTEMON
12/31/2023 101.5200.44000 END BALANCE 5,399.81 0.00 22,550.29
11/01/2023 101.5200.44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUABEG. BALANCE 1,442.18
12/31/2023 101.5200.44020 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 1,442.18
11/01/2023 101.5200.44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SBEG. BALANCE 2,835.83
12/31/2023 101.5200.44030 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 2,835.83
11/01/2023 101.5200.44050 GARAGE, LABOR BURD. BEG. BALANCE 22,013.94
11/30/2023 PARKS LABOR 14059 1,178.39 23,192.33
12/31/2023 PARKS LABOR 14090 4,381.01 27,573.34
12/31/2023 101.5200.44050 END BALANCE 5,559.40 0.00 27,573.34
11/01/2023 101.5200.44100 RENTS & LEASES BEG. BALANCE 88,706.10
11/01/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001636708 51.00 88,655.10
OVERPAYMENT‐PRESTEMON
11/01/2023 ON SITE SANITATION INC 0001636709 51.00 88,604.10
OVERPAYMENT‐LOMIANKI
11/30/2023 23 GARAGE SPACE ALLOCATION 14041 6,866.67 95,470.77
12/31/2023 23 GARAGE SPACE ALLOCATION 14082 6,866.67 102,337.44
12/31/2023 101.5200.44100 END BALANCE 13,733.34 102.00 102,337.44
11/01/2023 101.5200.44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSBEG. BALANCE 125.34
12/31/2023 101.5200.44330 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 125.34
11/01/2023 101.5200.44376 CIVIC EVENTS BEG. BALANCE 21.94
12/31/2023 101.5200.44376 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 21.94
11/01/2023 101.5200.44390 TAXES & LICENSES BEG. BALANCE 600.00
12/31/2023 101.5200.44390 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 600.00
TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT 5200 PARKS 42,205.76 102.00
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Parks EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ending 12/31/23
% Fiscal Year Completed: 100.00
ACTIVITY FOR: 2023 YTD BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT
ACCOUNDESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET 12/31/2023 12/31/23 YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE USED
Dept 5200 ‐ PARKS
41010 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 496,000.00 417,821.57 39,899.06 0.00 78,178.43 84.24
41011 PART‐TIME EMPLOYEES 2,200.00 1,840.69 253.13 0.00 359.31 83.67
41012 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 33,600.00 56,210.98 6,432.00 0.00 (22,610.98)167.29
41020 OVERTIME‐REGULAR 18,300.00 7,029.55 1,662.77 0.00 11,270.45 38.41
41022 OVERTIME‐SEASONAL 0.00 130.80 0.00 0.00 (130.80)100.00
41050 ACCRUED LEAVE ADJUSTMENT 0.00 201.29 0.00 0.00 (201.29)100.00
41210 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION 38,500.00 32,582.05 3,135.43 0.00 5,917.95 84.63
41220 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION 42,000.00 35,348.17 3,555.05 0.00 6,651.83 84.16
41300 INSURANCE 89,600.00 78,954.08 5,225.24 0.00 10,645.92 88.12
41510 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM 36,600.00 34,927.28 3,277.12 0.00 1,672.72 95.43
42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 163.33 0.00 0.00 (163.33)100.00
42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT 17,500.00 16,395.68 0.00 3,013.40 (1,909.08)110.91
42011 END USER DEVICES 3,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00
42012 OTHER TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT 0.00 2,330.29 0.00 0.00 (2,330.29)100.00
42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMS 0.00 35.00 0.00 0.00 (35.00)100.00
42070 TRAINING & INSTR SUPPLIES 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 26,500.00 17,712.14 0.00 3,840.00 4,947.86 81.33
42161 CHEMICALS 8,500.00 9,267.00 0.00 0.00 (767.00)109.02
42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES 22,500.00 20,317.12 0.00 0.00 2,182.88 90.30
42172 UNIFORMS 2,300.00 1,819.11 250.00 0.00 480.89 79.09
42173 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 2,500.00 1,750.96 364.99 0.00 749.04 70.04
42175 FOOD SUPPLIES 0.00 75.43 0.00 0.00 (75.43)100.00
42280 VEHICLE REPAIR AND PARTS 18,500.00 26,598.90 3,086.62 0.00 (8,098.90)143.78
42282 GAS, OIL, LUBRICANTS 16,900.00 12,992.06 604.65 0.00 3,907.94 76.88
43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV. 4,500.00 912.97 8.08 0.00 3,587.03 20.29
43105 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 4,000.00 3,492.06 0.00 0.00 507.94 87.30
43210 TELEPHONE 200.00 48.68 0.00 81.12 70.20 64.90
43211 CELL PHONES 3,500.00 2,302.64 0.00 0.00 1,197.36 65.79
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43220 POSTAGE 0.00 3.77 0.00 0.00 (3.77)100.00
43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS 200.00 633.17 0.00 0.00 (433.17)316.59
43310 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE 100.00 243.21 0.00 0.00 (143.21)243.21
43320 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSE 500.00 407.68 0.00 0.00 92.32 81.54
43500 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE 28,300.00 28,299.96 2,358.33 0.00 0.04 100.00
43800 UTILITY SERVICES 38,700.00 52,260.79 4,952.41 0.00 (13,560.79)135.04
43810 ELECTRIC 19,200.00 15,844.98 0.00 0.00 3,355.02 82.53
43830 GAS 7,700.00 6,167.33 0.00 0.00 1,532.67 80.10
44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES 49,100.00 22,550.29 0.00 0.00 26,549.71 45.93
44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,400.00 1,442.18 0.00 0.00 957.82 60.09
44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION 400.00 2,835.83 0.00 0.00 (2,435.83)708.96
44050 GARAGE, LABOR BURD. 39,500.00 27,573.34 4,381.01 0.00 11,926.66 69.81
44100 RENTS & LEASES 82,400.00 102,337.44 6,866.67 0.00 (19,937.44)124.20
44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP 200.00 125.34 0.00 0.00 74.66 62.67
44376 CIVIC EVENTS 100.00 21.94 0.00 0.00 78.06 21.94
44390 TAXES & LICENSES 800.00 600.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 75.00
45180 OTHER EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,736.67 (1,736.67)0.00
Total Dept 5200 ‐ PARKS 1,157,500.00 1,042,607.08 86,312.56 8,671.19 106,221.73 90.82
TOTAL EXPENDITURES ‐ FUND 101 1,157,500.00 1,042,607.08 86,312.56 8,671.19 106,221.73 90.82
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JPM GL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TRANSACTIONS FROM 11/01/2023 TO 12/31/2023
Date Description Reference # Debits Credits Balance
Fund 101 GENERAL
11/01/2023 101.5129.42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT BEG. BALANCE 5,041.00
12/31/2023 101.5129.42010 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 5,041.00
11/01/2023 101.5129.42011 END USER DEVICES BEG. BALANCE 26.95
11/15/2023 DELL MARKETING LP 10711260110 65.87 92.82
COMPUTERS, MONITORS AND PERIPHERALS CITY
12/31/2023 101.5129.42011 END BALANCE 65.87 0.00 92.82
11/01/2023 101.5129.42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTIONBEG. BALANCE 2,765.53
12/31/2023 101.5129.42160 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 2,765.53
11/01/2023 101.5129.42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES BEG. BALANCE 4,480.39
12/31/2023 101.5129.42171 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 4,480.39
11/01/2023 101.5129.42990 COMM. PURCHASED FORBEG. BALANCE 1,874.60
12/31/2023 101.5129.42990 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 1,874.60
11/01/2023 101.5129.43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONALBEG. BALANCE 8,649.60
11/02/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14940888 208.00 8,857.60
SECURITY JPM 102823‐102923
11/09/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 14976862 200.00 9,057.60
SECURITY JPM 110423‐110523
11/23/2023 ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES 15013019 200.00 9,257.60
SECURITY JPM 111823‐111923
12/31/2023 101.5129.43050 END BALANCE 608.00 0.00 9,257.60
11/01/2023 101.5129.43210 TELEPHONE BEG. BALANCE 623.90
12/31/2023 101.5129.43210 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 623.90
11/01/2023 101.5129.43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICABEG. BALANCE 122.69
11/01/2023 ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC 110123 3.26 125.95
INTERNET 1123
11/15/2023 COMCAST 187581764 9.72 135.67
111523 934571297
12/31/2023 101.5129.43250 END BALANCE 12.98 0.00 135.67
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11/01/2023 101.5129.43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE BEG. BALANCE 6,083.30
11/30/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOCAT14040 608.33 6,691.63
12/31/2023 23 PROPERTY & LIAB INSURANCE ALLOCAT14081 608.33 7,299.96
12/31/2023 101.5129.43600 END BALANCE 1,216.66 0.00 7,299.96
11/01/2023 101.5129.43800 UTILITY SERVICES BEG. BALANCE 4,114.10
12/27/2023 Internal Charge 1,454.73 5,568.83
12/31/2023 101.5129.43800 END BALANCE 1,454.73 0.00 5,568.83
11/01/2023 101.5129.43810 ELECTRIC BEG. BALANCE 26,035.67
11/07/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1073088135 166.95 26,202.62
110723 51‐4697130‐6
11/07/2023 CORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR 17152 1,149.47 27,352.09
110723 SOLAR GARDEN
11/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1075526573 1,858.24 29,210.33
112023 51‐4350334‐8
11/20/2023 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 1075526573 1,234.10 27,976.23
112023 51‐4350334‐8
12/31/2023 101.5129.43810 END BALANCE 3,174.66 1,234.10 27,976.23
11/01/2023 101.5129.43830 GAS BEG. BALANCE 7,636.49
11/14/2023 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 8000014661‐5 613.07 8,249.56
111423 8000014661‐5
12/31/2023 101.5129.43830 END BALANCE 613.07 0.00 8,249.56
11/01/2023 101.5129.44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVIC BEG. BALANCE 1,487.28
12/31/2023 101.5129.44000 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 1,487.28
11/01/2023 101.5129.44010 BUILDING MAINT:INTERNBEG. BALANCE 8,666.70
11/30/2023 23 BUILDING MAINT ALLOCATION 14035 866.67 9,533.37
12/31/2023 23 BUILDING MAINT ALLOCATION 14076 866.67 10,400.04
12/31/2023 101.5129.44010 END BALANCE 1,733.34 0.00 10,400.04
11/01/2023 101.5129.44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUBEG. BALANCE 25,433.48
11/06/2023 CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE 23‐HALL‐5 60.00 25,493.48
BEER LINE CLEANING 1123
11/07/2023 CINTAS INC 4173095058 38.29 25,531.77
MOPS JPM 110723
11/20/2023 CINTAS INC 4174516332 38.29 25,570.06
MOPS JPM 112023
11/22/2023 NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORA3174 343.00 25,913.06
AHU #1 LEAK
11/28/2023 CINTAS INC 4175302005 120.77 26,033.83
MOPS, MATS JPM 112823
12/31/2023 101.5129.44020 END BALANCE 600.35 0.00 26,033.83
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11/01/2023 101.5129.44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWAREBEG. BALANCE 1,200.00
12/31/2023 101.5129.44030 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 1,200.00
11/01/2023 101.5129.44040 INFORMATION SYS:INTERBEG. BALANCE 5,033.67
11/30/2023 23 IT ALLOCATION 14042 491.67 5,525.34
12/31/2023 23 IT ALLOCATION 14083 491.67 6,017.01
12/31/2023 101.5129.44040 END BALANCE 983.34 0.00 6,017.01
11/01/2023 101.5129.44100 RENTS & LEASES BEG. BALANCE (53,047.41)
11/30/2023 23 MURZYN SPACE ALLOCATION 14043 5,475.00 (58,522.41)
12/31/2023 23 MURZYN SPACE ALLOCATION 14084 5,475.00 (63,997.41)
12/31/2023 101.5129.44100 END BALANCE 0.00 10,950.00 (63,997.41)
11/01/2023 101.5129.44310 CREDIT CARD FEES BEG. BALANCE 1,143.41
11/30/2023 CC FEE REC/COM DEV 11/23 14057 110.38 1,253.79
12/31/2023 CC FEE REC/COM DEV 12/23 14087 193.88 1,447.67
12/31/2023 101.5129.44310 END BALANCE 304.26 0.00 1,447.67
11/01/2023 101.5129.44390 TAXES & LICENSES BEG. BALANCE 370.00
12/31/2023 101.5129.44390 END BALANCE 0.00 0.00 370.00
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% Fiscal Year Completed: 100.00
ACTIVITY FOR: 2023 YTD BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT
ACCT DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET 12/31/2023 12/31/23 YEAR‐TO‐DATE BALANCE USED
Dept 5129 ‐ MURZYN HALL
41010 REGULAR EMPLOYEES 30,800.00 30,373.70 3,637.34 0.00 426.30 98.62
41011 PART‐TIME EMPLOYEES 104,000.00 99,804.49 11,775.33 0.00 4,195.51 95.97
41020 OVERTIME‐REGULAR 300.00 808.82 101.55 0.00 (508.82)269.61
41210 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION 10,100.00 9,856.90 1,143.80 0.00 243.10 97.59
41220 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION 10,300.00 9,986.65 1,182.86 0.00 313.35 96.96
41300 INSURANCE 6,400.00 6,427.83 535.67 0.00 (27.83)100.43
41510 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM 8,200.00 8,207.57 959.56 0.00 (7.57)100.09
42000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
42010 MINOR EQUIPMENT 5,000.00 5,041.00 0.00 0.00 (41.00)100.82
42011 END USER DEVICES 600.00 92.82 0.00 0.00 507.18 15.47
42030 PRINTING & PRINTED FORMS 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
42160 MAINT & CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 900.00 2,765.53 0.00 0.00 (1,865.53)307.28
42161 CHEMICALS 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
42171 GENERAL SUPPLIES 10,000.00 4,480.39 0.00 0.00 5,519.61 44.80
42172 UNIFORMS 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
42990 COMM. PURCHASED FOR RESALE 2,000.00 1,874.60 0.00 0.00 125.40 93.73
43050 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV. 7,600.00 9,257.60 0.00 0.00 (1,657.60)121.81
43210 TELEPHONE 1,500.00 623.90 0.00 13.86 862.24 42.52
43220 POSTAGE 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
43250 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS 100.00 135.67 0.00 0.00 (35.67)135.67
43430 ADVERTISING OTHER 600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 600.00 0.00
43600 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE 7,300.00 7,299.96 608.33 0.00 0.04 100.00
43800 UTILITY SERVICES 4,100.00 5,568.83 1,454.73 0.00 (1,468.83)135.83
43810 ELECTRIC 27,000.00 27,976.23 0.00 0.00 (976.23)103.62
43830 GAS 9,000.00 8,249.56 0.00 0.00 750.44 91.66
44000 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES 4,000.00 1,487.28 0.00 0.00 2,512.72 37.18
44010 BUILDING MAINT:INTERNAL SVCS 10,000.00 10,400.04 866.67 0.00 (400.04)104.00
44020 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24,000.00 26,033.83 0.00 0.00 (2,033.83)108.47
JPM EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Period Ending 12/31/23
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44030 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION 1,600.00 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 75.00
44040 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC 5,900.00 6,017.01 491.67 0.00 (117.01)101.98
44100 RENTS & LEASES (65,700.00) (63,997.41) (5,475.00)0.00 (1,702.59)97.41
44310 CREDIT CARD FEES 3,300.00 1,447.67 193.88 0.00 1,852.33 43.87
44330 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
44390 TAXES & LICENSES 300.00 370.00 0.00 0.00 (70.00)123.33
Total Dept 5129 ‐ MURZYN HALL 230,800.00 221,790.47 17,476.39 13.86 8,995.67 96.10
TOTAL EXPENDITURES ‐ FUND 101 230,800.00 221,790.47 17,476.39 13.86 8,995.67 96.10
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