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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF ANOKA ) ss.
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota (the “City”), do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of
minutes of a special meeting of the City Council held on December 9, 2024, with the original thereof on file in
my office and the same is a full, true and complete transcript therefrom insofar as the same relates to
preliminarily granting approval for the issuance by the City of multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance a
multifamily housing project, and authorizing the reimbursement of expenditures made in anticipation of the
issuance of such bonds.
WITNESS My hand as Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this ____ day of December, 2024.
City Clerk
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
9
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Kt Jacobs
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
City Manager
Aaron Chirpich
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, December 09, 2024
6:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft TeamsMeeting at
columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting: ID 286 466 516 904, Passcode cjnZoS. Additionally, members of
the public may view the meeting live at columbiaheightsmn.gov/watch. For questions, please call the
Administration Department at 763-706-3610.
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when
the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to
make arrangements.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are her e 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. Anoka County Opioid Solutions Initiative
Patti Constant, Senior Program Manager
B. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Proclamation.
C. Recognition of Councilmember KT Jacobs for Four Years of Service.
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
City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 09, 2024
City Council Meeting Page 2
order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the
statement of all items.)
1. Approve the November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting minutes.
2. Approve the December 2, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the December 2, 2024 City Council Work Session Meeting
minutes.
3. Accept November 4th, 2024, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the November 4th, 2024 EDA meeting minutes.
4. Accept October 1, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the October 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
5. Acceptance of November 6, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the November 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
6. Accept September 25 and October 23, 2024 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the September 25 and October 23, 2024 Park & Recreation
Commission minutes.
7. Accept October 8, 2024, Sustainability Commission Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the October 8, 2024, Sustainability Commission minutes.
8. Accept November 6, 2024 Library Board Minutes.
MOTION: Move to Accept the Library Board minutes from November 6, 2024.
9. Resolution 2024-92 to Amend the Fund 411 Budget to Authorize Window Film
Application and Garage Floor Repairs in the police department.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-92, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to the adopt Resolution No. 2024-92 amending the Fund 411 budget to
authorize the project to apply window film to the exterior police department windows and
repair the garage floor coating from the listed vendors.
10. Adopt Resolution 2024-096 Establishing the City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule for
2025.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024 -96, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-096, approving the 2025 City Wide Fee
Schedule.
11. Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Fund Budget.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024 -94, there being ample copies
available to the public.
City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 09, 2024
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MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2024-94, a resolution of the City Council for the
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024
Parks Capital Improvement Fund budget.
12. Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Infrastructure and Buildings Capital
Improvement Budget, City Project 2412.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-95, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2024-95, a resolution of the City Council for the
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024
Infrastructure Fund 430 and Buildings Capital Improvement Fund 411, City Project 2412.
13. Adopt Resolution 2024-97 Accepting the Feasibility Report for Concrete Alley
Reconstruction and Ordering The Public Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 2506.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-97, there being ample copies
available for the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-97, being a resolution accepting the Feasibility
Report for Concrete Alley Reconstruction, City Project No. 2506, a nd ordering the Public
Improvement Hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025.
14. Resolution 2024-98 Adopting the 2025/2026 Snow and Ice Control Policy.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-98, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-98, being a resolution adopting
the 2025/2026 Snow and Ice Control Policy for the City of Columbia Heights.
15. Transfer of Funds from Special Projects Fund 226 to Capital Improvement Fund 420.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of resolution 2024-100, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2024-100, a resolution of the city council for the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, authorizing and amending the transfer of funds from fund
226 special projects to 420 capital improvement for concrete repairs in accordance with
the Van Buren ramp’s capital improvement plan
16. Resolution 2024-103, Approving Contract with Spano Group for 2025 Leadership
Workshop.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-103, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2024-103, a resolution approving professional
services agreement with Spano Group Advisors LLC for consulting services related to the
2025 leadership workshop.
17. 2024 Supplemental Recycling Grant Agreement with Anoka County.
MOTION: Move to accept supplemental SCORE (recycle grant) agreement with Anoka
County in the amount of $24,962 to support Columbia Heights new curbside organics
collection program.
City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 09, 2024
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18. Disaster Recovery Site Equipment Purchase.
MOTION: Approve purchase of host, licensing and network switch from Converge
Technology Solutions in the amount of $48,214.
MOTION: Approve purchase of servers and storage for data backup from Core4 Solutions in
the amount of $13,845.
19. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for
December 9th, 2024, as presented.
20. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
December 9, 2024, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance
Code.
21. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $1,345,409.33
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in -person are asked to
complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers attending virtually should send a
request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called
on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Any comments made after
the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the City Council and will not be included as part
of the formal record for this matter as the item will have been voted on and the item formally closed
by the Council.
22. Public Hearing on the Renewal of SJB Enterprise’s Currency Exchange License.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the re ading of Resolution 2024-99,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-99, a resolution of the City Council for the city of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota approving the license renewal of SJB Enterprises Currency
Exchange License.
23. Resolution 2024-90, Adopting a Budget for the Year 2025, Setting the City Levy,
Approving the HRA Levy, and Approving a Tax Rate Increase.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2024 -90,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-90, being a resolution adopting a budget for the
year 2025, setting the city levy, approving the HRA levy, and approving a tax rate increase.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 09, 2024
City Council Meeting Page 5
24. Gould Ave NE and Peters Pl Parking Solutions.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-93, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-93, a resolution of the City Council for the city of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, delegating to the City Manager the act of establishing
parking regulations on Gould Ave NE and Peters Pl.
25. Reuter Walton 3901 University Ave Preliminary Bond Resolution.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-101, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-101, a resolution granting preliminary
authorization to the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations under Minnesota
statutes, chapter 462c, as amended, to finance the costs of a multifamily housing
development; approving the preparation and submission of a housing program with
respect thereto; approving the submission of an application for an allocation of bonding
authority; establishing compliance with certain reimbursement regulations under internal
revenue code of 1986, as amended; and taking certain other actions.
26. Consideration of a Rental License Exemption for 3916 Tyler Street NE.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-102, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to deny Resolution 2024-102, a resolution approving the single-family
rental exemption request for the rental application at 3916 Tyler Street NE, Columbia
Heights, MN 55421.
Bid Considerations
No Bid Considerations.
New Business and Reports
No New Business or 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.
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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 prohibi ted.
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.