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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, December 02, 2024
5:00 PM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams and
entering meeting ID 230 357 514 14 and passcode oC3U2Rh2. For questions, please call the Community
Development Department at 763-706-3670.
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.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve November 4th, 2024, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes (pg. 3)
2. Resolution 2024-28 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for
October 2024 (pg. 13)
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Façade Improvement Grant Report for Doña Mary located at 4929 Central Ave (pg. 29)
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-29, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-29, a resolution approving the form and
substance of the façade improvement grant agreement, and approving authority staff and
officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into a façade improvement
grant agreement with the owner of Doña Mary, LLP.
4. Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR) Key Communities Grant Application
Discussion (pg. 49)
5. EDA 2024 End of Year Review (pg. 50)
6. Tax Increment Financing Districts Update (pg. 52)
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BUSINESS UPDATES
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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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, November 04, 2024
5:00 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President Szurek.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Kt Jacobs; Amada Márquez-Simula; Justice Spriggs; Marlaine
Szurek; Lamin Dibba
Absent: Rachel James
Staff Present: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager;
Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant; Emilie Voight, Community Development Coordinator; Jared
Ackmann, Reuter Walton Developer; Paul Keenan, Vice President of Development at Reuter Walton
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the regular EDA Meeting of October 07, 2024.
2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for September 2024 – Resolution No. 2024-26
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Dibba, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes
of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024 AND THE PAYMENT
OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which shows all
receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on
hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers or
bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statements for the month of September 2024 have been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be
acceptable as to both form and accuracy; and
WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9,
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including but not limited to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Annual City approved Budgets,
Audits and similar documentation; and
WHEREAS, financial statements are held by the City’s Finance Department in a method outlined by the
State of Minnesota’s Records Retention Schedule,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statements including the check
history, and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and the check
history as presented in writing is approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution is made as part of the permanent records of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 4th day of November, 2024
Offered by: Amada Marquez-Simula
Seconded by: Lamin Dibba
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Façade Improvement Grant Report for Quincy Raven Commercial located at 4030 Central Ave
Voight reported the property owner, Quincy Raven Commercial Properties LLC, operates two
businesses at this address: Fixx Coffee and the Central Mix event space and kitchen. They are
applying for grant funds to replace the second-story windows on the Central Ave façade. Although
the owner is also planning additional façade work including new signage and repairs to the existing
canopy, and has included information about this work in the application, the grant funding request
is limited to the window portion of these renovations.
Voight explained the owner was able to receive one bid for the windows, amounting to $12,360,
setting them up for a grant amount of $5,000. Due to the need to complete window replacement
prior to the arrival of winter and cold temperatures, the owner has already applied for a permit.
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Community Development Staff recommend funding the window replacement project in full as it
will benefit both the appearance and functionality of this building in the Central Business District.
Voight noted in 2024, the EDA has approved 8 façade improvement grant applications for a total of
$37,127 approved, with an additional $5,000 being requested at this meeting. This leaves $7,873 in
Façade Improvement Grant funds for the remainder of the year.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Spriggs asked if leftover funds would roll over to next year. Forney replied that they would roll into
the 408 general fund.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2024-27, there
being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to approve Resolution No. 2024-27, a Resolution of
the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority, approving the form and substance of the
façade improvement grant agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions
necessary to enter the authority into a façade improvement grant agreement with the owner of Quincy
Raven Commercial Properties LLC. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE
AUTHORITY INTO A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH QUINCY RAVEN
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement Grant Program
(the “Program”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to guidelines established for the Program, the Authority is to award and
administer a series of grants to eligible commercial property owners and/or tenants for the purposes
of revitalizing existing storefronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and
decreasing criminal activity along Central Avenue Northeast, in the City’s Business districts, pursuant to
a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring
program by placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for
the purposes of improving public safety in and around the Central Busin ess District; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has thoroughly reviewed copies of the proposed form of the Grant
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
Authority
1. approves the form and substance of the grant agreement, and approves the Authority entering
into the agreement with Quincy Raven Commercial Properties LLC.
2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed for and on behalf of the Authority to enter into the grant agreement.
3. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and take such action as they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out
the purpose of the foregoing resolution
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 4th day of November, 2024
Offered by: Justice Spriggs
Seconded by: Amada Marquez-Simula
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
4. Reuter Walton Development Discussion
Forney reported in early October Reuter Walton approached City staff regarding possible
redevelopment opportunities. After an initial conversation, Reuter Walton found a property that
was interested in selling and, met the City’s Comprehensive Plan for redevelopment. The property
in question is 3901 University Ave NE. Currently, the property houses offices for a global supplier of
mining technology and strategy. The company, ME Elecmetal, has offices and plants in over 40
countries. The business is looking to move its offices from its curr ent location and is looking to sell
the building. In general, Reuter Walton wants to get the EDA’s thoughts on the project. The project
will require a rezoning, Minnesota Management and Budget bond resolution, and possibly TIF. If
the EDA favors the project Reuter Walton’s next step is to apply for bond funding from MMB. The
City acts as a conduit for those bonds so Reuter Walton would come back with any edits of the plan
and work with the City to establish a bond resolution. Bonds of this type are not an o bligation of
the City or its taxpayers, but rather an obligation of the developer. Only project revenues of the
developer, in this case, rent collected after completion of the project would be pledged for
repayment of the bonds. The City has previously issued tax exempt bonds for other various
developments, such as the Sullivan Shores townhomes, Crestview senior care facilities, the Legends
of Columbia Heights, the COL, and Grand Central Flats. With the issuance of tax -exempt bonds, the
City will receive an issuance fee in the amount of 1% of the principal amount issued for the tax
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exempt bonds.
Forney noted Reuter Walton is proposing a full redevelopment of the 2.51-acre site to be rebuilt as
108 units of affordable housing. The parcel in question is one of the last remaining properties from
the Huset Park redevelopment project and used to serve as the foundr y’s power source. Within the
land use chapter of the City’s comprehensive plan, this parcel is designated to be future high -
density residential.
Forney stated as developers look to proformas to determine project feasibility so too does the City.
A big piece of this monetary discussion is Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance. Reuter Walton
has not established a request for TIF but, wants to get the EDA’s feedback regarding the project
with the assumption of some TIF assistance provided. With that being said, the amount of TIF
needed does depend on other aspects of the project including what interest rates are at closing
and if there are other grant opportunities available to cut down project costs. There is the
possibility that if interest rates decrease enough, the project may not need TIF assistance.
Forney explained in summary, the TIF district, if approved, would be able to get $54,693 in tax
increments per year, after the project is complete. As a general practice, the EDA has allowed for a
maximum of 15 years in similar districts. The amount of TIF needed depends on the cost of the
project and the project’s amenities. These numbers are built into the developer’s proforma and
then reviewed by staff and Ehlers to ensure any TIF meets the But For Test. For example, the
project could not occur but for the TIF assistance. The State of Minnesota requires that the base tax
rate for TIF calculations be established with the new property classification. Since the property will
be converting to 4d the City will receive less money than the current taxes on the parcel, during the
life of the TIF district. $11,142 less per year to be exact. After the TIF district is decertified, the
calculations show that the City can expect to receive $33,320 in taxes per year. Increasing the
current revenue on the site by $19,730 per year. This project has a lot of aspects for the
commission to consider. Staff are looking to have an in-depth conversation with the EDA so that we
can direct Reuter Walton on any next steps. Staff are supportive of the concept overall and have
found Reuter Walton to be a quality development partner on previous projects.
Reuter Walton Representative Jared Ackmann gave a presentation to the EDA. He mentioned that
the Vice President of Development at Reuter Walton, Paul Keenan, was also present at the
meeting. Reuter Walton is based in Saint Louis Park and is currently on project number 45. Reuter
Walton was founded 15 years ago. The project would be south of 40th Avenue, and would generally
fit under the high-density residential zoning district. The proposed parking is 1.7 stalls per unit. The
building would be four stories. The onsite amenities would include a dog run, a playground, a patio,
and a grilling area. He explained that the project would be fine-tuned throughout the process.
Mr. Ackmann stated there would be 108 units. He showed the EDA graphics of the underground
parking and the first level. He also showed photos of other projects they have done in the Twin
Cities. He explained that they would be filing for tax-exempt bonds in order to get low-income
housing tax credits, which would be sold in order to bring equity to the project. Because of that,
the rent is restrictive on what can be charged. Rent would range from $643 (one bedroom) to
$1,882 (three bedroom). The proposed rent rates are lower than the newer market-rate projects, 7
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and slightly higher than older, traditional affordable housing rates.
Mr. Ackmann noted that there are 38 single-family homes for sale in Columbia Heights, and are
around $350,000. Buying a house would require a $70,000 down payment, and it would be about
$2,303 a month. Many people cannot afford to purchase homes. He mentioned that he would be
returning to the City Council on December 9th for the bond Resolution. The State has large bond
allocations in January and July, which means that they would know if they receive the allocation by
early January and would be required to close in 180 days. He would return to the City Council in
March for the formal City settlement process.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Jacobs asked if all of the parking would be on the property. Mr. Keenan replied that it would be.
Jacobs asked if there would be underground parking and if it would be included in the rent. Mr.
Keenan replied that it would be included in the rent.
Jacobs stated she would prefer a lower number of years for TIF.
Márquez-Simula mentioned she has only heard good things about the COL and thanked them for
their work. She added that it is a great use for the space. She noted page 65 of the Agenda Packet
and noted that it says the proposal mentions 31 units that are three bedrooms. Mr. Ackmann
replied that in total it would be 36 three bedrooms. Forney added that it lists that on page 50 in the
Agenda Packet. Márquez-Simula expressed that it was great that there were a number of large-
sized apartments.
Márquez-Simula suggested doing a large indoor play area or not doing one at all since the one at
the Loft is small and there are many complaints about it.
Márquez-Simula appreciated the dog run and the playground. She wondered if it the on the west
side of the building if a walking path could be included.
Márquez-Simula noted that since the building would be by University Avenue it should have some
added art that would be like the Legends. Jacobs added that there was some pushback on the
COL’s exterior look. Márquez-Simula stated she does not like the style of the Litmore apartments.
Dibba asked if there was an event center included in the plan. Mr. Keenan replied that there would
not be an event center included, but there would be a community room for residents only.
Szurek mentioned that if there are going to be more three-bedroom apartments, the play area
needs to be larger.
Márquez-Simula asked if there was data on how often the grill space is used at the COL. She
suggested if it is not used as much, the play area could take up some of the space from the grill
area. Or if the grill area is used a lot, maybe a playground is not necessary. Chirpich stated there is
good proximity to Huset Park. Mr. Ackmann replied that he did not know if there was data, but
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Spriggs asked if there was any consideration to make a three-bedroom apartment up to a 30-60%
income limit. He noted the rental limits for Anoka County of $1,938 at 60% for a three-bedroom
apartment and mentioned that there is a demand for units below that for other families. Mr.
Keenan replied that they are required to set a certain amount of units at 30% and some at the local
PHA payment standard.
Jacobs asked if there was a dog run at the COL. Chirpich replied that there was not because it got
eliminated due to the driveway. Jacobs asked who was responsible for cleaning the dog run. Mr.
Keenan replied that it would be the property management.
Buesgens asked the Staff if anyone else had looked at the property. Forney replied it was an off-
market deal. Buesgens asked how Reuter Walton learned about the property. Mr. Keenan replied
that a broker reached out to say the property owners were looking to sell. He added that the staff
of the current building did not know that the property owners were looking to sell yet.
Buesgens asked what would be done for energy efficiency. Mr. Ackmann replied that most projects
they do have the infrastructure to take on solar panels. They have not found solar panels to be
economically able to efficiently work with residential buildings. Buesgens asked if solar
subscriptions were set up for the building. Mr. Ackmann replied there were not. Buesgens asked
why not. Mr. Keenan replied that they had not seen it work yet. Mr. Ackmann noted due to the tax
credits, they will be required to meet a number of green standards, such as water conservation,
and energy-efficient appliances.
Buesgens asked if there would be a workspace in the building. Mr. Keenan replied that they would
provide a conference room area.
Buesgens asked who the rent increases were controlled by. Mr. Keenan replied that they control it,
but has to be approved by Minnesota Housing. Buesgens asked what the highest rent increase they
have had. Mr. Keenan replied 3%.
Buesgens asked what the vacancy rate was at the COL. Mr. Keenan replied 97%.
Buesgens explained that she appreciates affordable housing. However, it would cause the City to
lose $100,000 in taxes. She added she is having a hard time supporting this because the City has
been holding the weight of adding affordable housing throughout the years, while other
communities have not which means the City is struggling because of it. She asked if they could wait
for it to go on the market to see what other prospects are out there. She explained that the City
needs income.
Buesgens asked if there would be an open house.
Mr. Keenan wondered if the City would be able to get a market -rate project on the property. He
shared his opinion that there would not be.
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Szurek agreed with Buesgens' comments. She asked why there would not be a commercial portion
on the lower level and apartments above it. Spriggs noted that there would not be direct access. He
added that this project would bring in more taxes than what is currently there. Buesgens replied
that she is willing to take the risk to wait and see it on the market.
Márquez-Simula stated it was a great place for affordable housing because the Rainbow site is not
affordable housing. She added that it is a small space and wondered how much space there was for
the market rate. She mentioned that if it were up to her, she would put market -rate apartments at
the Medtronic site.
Jacobs agreed with Buesgens’ comments and mentioned she would like to see more market
research.
Dibba asked what it would take to look at other options and do research. Forney replied that
Reuter Walter would walk away from the project if the option was not open. Another option is to
wait and see what could happen, but it would come with a risk. Staff have received a number of
calls for the Medtronic site and none of them have been market rate.
Chirpich noted that he did not believe there would be a lot of interest in a straight market rate
deal.
Buesgens asked if the building could be six or eight stories. Mr. Keenan replied that they could go
up to five without having to switch to concrete.
Márquez-Simula asked if the reason people do not do as many market-rate projects is because they
would have to carry the burden of the costs instead of receiving funds from the State. Chirpich
replied more or less. Mr. Keenan explained that with market-rate projects, there is no return on
profits. He added that the Columbia Heights market would not generate rents high enough to
justify the current construction costs and interest rates. He explained as an experienced developer,
a market-rate project would not happen. He mentioned that the City should wait on the Medtronic
site for a market rate project since it is in a good location.
Dibba asked at what interest rate would the market rate need to be for the developers to break
even. Mr. Keenan replied that the deal was to do a 3-4% interest rate, but now interest rates have
doubled and construction costs have not gone down.
Spriggs mentioned that parking should be discussed as a Council. He noted that many parking rules
are copied and pasted, yet do not fit all situations and can limit developments on how many
parking spots and affordability.
Buesgens asked if there was a basement. Forney replied that there was a walkout. Forney
explained the reason there needs to be a PUD for the project is for a covered parking space for
each one-bedroom apartment, and two covered parking spaces for two-bedroom apartments.
Buesgens stated she wanted solar for a covered parking lot.
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Márquez-Simula made a plug to put in a diverse amount of trees so that the City Forester could be
involved. Chirpich mentioned that the City Forester would be reviewing the trees proposed.
Márquez-Simula added that she would like to see native plantings.
Forney asked the developers if they felt like they had enough information from the EDA. Mr.
Keenan asked if there was a project that was affordable that the EDA would support. He asked if
the EDA would be swayed if they put in solar panels and added other energy-efficient items.
Buesgens replied that she understood the reasoning for the project.
Mr. Keenan explained that they would return to the Council in December to ask for approval for a
Resolution for bond issuance. Chirpich asked what would be at risk for the City. Mr. Keenan replied
that there was no risk to the City. He added that they would make an applicant to the State for the
tax-exempt bonds at the end of the year. It will likely be a $20 million request. Reuter Walton puts
in a 2% deposit. If they do not close, then they lose the deposit. He mentioned that they are willing
to take a risk. If the EDA’s feedback was that affordable housing is not an option then they would
not move forward with the project.
Márquez-Simula stated she was in favor of the project. She asked that Councilmember James have
a meeting with the developers so that she was up to date on the proposed project.
Jacobs stated she was on the fence about the project and would need more information about the
marketing of the property and what is available.
Dibba stated he would like to explore the idea of what is being proposed. Buesgens mentioned she
is leaning toward being in favor of the project. She expressed the importance of having energy
efficiency in the building. Szurek agreed.
Márquez-Simula asked if there would be electric charging in the parking garage. Mr. Keenan replied
that he did not know. Buesgens stated that it should be a part of the housing requirements.
Chirpich reviewed the feedback from the EDA and noted that they desire to elevate the quality of
life for residents in the building.
Buesgens noted that it would be nice to have common areas where residents can get to know each
other.
Mr. Ackmann mentioned that they would be happy to give any of the EDA members a tour through
the COL.
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Forney stated Staff are still in contact with the business off of University Avenue. The first step is to
identify the property lines and merge the properties into one. He added that he spoke with Staff about
putting native plantings on the EDA lots. Staff agreed to do clover with grass that would still need to be
mowed. The clover would be low enough that it would not get mowed and would still be available for
the pollinators. He added that they would also include signage. 11
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Voight mentioned the Home Energy Squad Program has had some transitions with the administration.
The CEE previously served as the project administrator to do the home energy audits. ICF will now be
serving Anoka County. The program will continue to run, but will just have a new contact.
Voight stated there is a grant opportunity from the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors called the Key
Communities Grant Program. They offer grants of up to $1,500 for three communities on an annual
basis to work with the community to do a wayfinding, homeownership, or place-making project. If the
EDA is interested, Staff can prepare an application. Forney added that Staff would send the EDA
members an email with the information and a request for feedback on what projects they would like to
see.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 pm. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary
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Resolution 2024-28
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which shows all receipts and
disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on hand is to be applied,
the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers or bills and if
correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statements for the month of October 2024 have been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be acceptable as to both form
and accuracy; and
WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9, including
but not limited to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Annual City approved Budgets, Audits and similar
documentation; and
WHEREAS, financial statements are held by the City’s Finance Department in a method outlined by the State
of Minnesota’s Records Retention Schedule,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statements including the check history,
and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and the check history as
presented in writing is approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution is made as part of the permanent records of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 2nd day of December 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
President
Attest:
Secretary
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/3Page:11/15/2024 11:43 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 1682
5,505.00 INV164909/16/24BETTER FUTURES MNDECONSTRUCTION OF 4416 CENTRAL408.6414.43050
5,505.00 Total For Check 1682
Check 200501
3,999.22 224609/27/24BAUER SERVICES II INCJUNK REMOVAL 4416 CENTRAL AVE408.6414.43050
3,999.22 Total For Check 200501
Check 200538
897.00 18304408/20/24KENNEDY & GRAVENCEE CONTRACT REVIEW CL162-00031204.6314.43045
897.00 Total For Check 200538
Check 200563
48.49 99284593808/26/24POPP.COM INC10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
48.49 Total For Check 200563
Check 200589
662.71 112936440809/09/24XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
662.71 Total For Check 200589
Check 200639
48.76 99284976509/26/24POPP.COM INC092624 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
13.81 99285081009/30/24POPP.COM INC093024 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
62.57 Total For Check 200639
Check 200651
171.25 M2947809/13/24TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCEDA MINUTES 090324204.6314.43050
171.25 Total For Check 200651
Check 200749
24.30 22074622610/15/24COMCAST101524 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
24.30 Total For Check 200749
Check 200759
155.00 9868808/08/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCGENERAL TIF CONSULTING204.6314.43050
620.00 9861308/08/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCTIF ADMIN - PREPARE COUNTY TIF CALC204.6314.43050
1,201.08 9890609/09/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCEXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
600.54 9890609/09/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCEXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
600.54 9890609/09/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCEXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
600.54 9890609/09/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCEXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
600.54 9890609/09/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCEXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
4,378.24 Total For Check 200759
Check 200777
132.50 18363409/20/24KENNEDY & GRAVENCL162-00031 TRANSFER OF LIBRARY PARCEL204.6314.43045
132.50 Total For Check 200777
Check 200806
35.88 601231574409/21/24STAPLES ADVANTAGECARD STOCK204.6314.42000
35.88 Total For Check 200806
Check 200812
5,000.00 10142410/14/24TUHAKE/NICOLEFACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 852 40TH408.6411.44600
5,000.00 Total For Check 200812
Check 200820
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/3Page:11/15/2024 11:43 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 200820
614.30 113685827110/08/24XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
614.30 Total For Check 200820
Check 200841
335.00 2543310/18/24CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTHOME ENERGY VISITS 070124-093024204.6314.44600
335.00 Total For Check 200841
Check 200859
166.75 101031908/02/24ECM PUBLISHERS INC2023 TIF DISCLOSURE 080224372.7000.43500
166.75 Total For Check 200859
Check 200860
500.00 9846308/08/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC2024 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE REPORTING372.7000.46200
500.00 Total For Check 200860
Check 200870
621.00 18401110/18/24KENNEDY & GRAVENCL205-00003 EDA LEVY ADVISING204.6314.43045
621.00 Total For Check 200870
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/3Page:11/15/2024 11:43 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
3,102.99 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
1,277.01 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
1,867.83 Fund 372 HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
600.54 Fund 375 TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
600.54 Fund 391 SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
600.54 Fund 392 TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
600.54 Fund 393 TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
14,504.22 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Fund Totals:
9,504.22 JUNK REMOVAL 4416 CENTRAL AVE408.6414.43050
5,000.00 FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 852 40TH408.6411.44600
600.54 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
600.54 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
600.54 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
600.54 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
500.00 2024 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE REPORTING372.7000.46200
166.75 2023 TIF DISCLOSURE 080224372.7000.43500
1,201.08 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
1,277.01 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
335.00 HOME ENERGY VISITS 070124-093024204.6314.44600
24.30 101524 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
111.06 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
946.25 GENERAL TIF CONSULTING204.6314.43050
1,650.50 CL205-00003 EDA LEVY ADVISING204.6314.43045
35.88 CARD STOCK204.6314.42000
--- TOTALS BY GL DISTRIBUTION ---
23,154.21 Total For All Funds:
16
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 202 - ANOKA CO COMM DEV PROGRAMS
Expenditures
Dept 6355 - ANOKA CO HRA LEVY PROJECTS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.202.6355.43050
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6355 - ANOKA CO HRA LEVY PROJECTS
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 1,231.00 (1,231.00)0.00 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 202 - ANOKA CO COMM DEV PROGRAMS:
17
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
58.19 91,975.43 128,024.57 0.00 0.00 220,000.00 EDA CURRENT AD VALOREM204.0000.31011
32.31 60,916.59 29,083.41 0.00 0.00 90,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX204.0000.31014
100.00 1,579.24 (1,579.24)0.00 0.00 0.00 DELNQ. AD VALOREM204.0000.31020
100.00 (23.16)23.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES204.0000.31800
100.00 112.86 (112.86)0.00 0.00 0.00 PENALTIES & INTEREST204.0000.31910
50.14 154,560.96 155,439.04 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TAXES
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
100.00 (30.00)30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES204.0000.34112
100.00 (30.00)30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHARGES FOR SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 3,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,700.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS204.0000.36210
0.00 3,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,700.00 MISCELLANEOUS
49.56 158,230.96 155,469.04 0.00 0.00 313,700.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
49.56 158,230.96 155,469.04 0.00 0.00 313,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (3,588.50)3,588.50 621.00 0.00 0.00 ATTORNEY FEES-OTHER204.6314.43045
254.76 (3,869.00)5,994.00 167.00 375.00 2,500.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050
23.33 2,300.00 700.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105
129.79 (208.53)763.33 62.67 145.20 700.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210
339.68 (1,198.41)1,698.41 0.00 0.00 500.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220
79.67 81.34 318.66 24.30 0.00 400.00 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS204.6314.43250
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43310
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43320
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING204.6314.43500
83.33 533.30 2,666.70 266.67 0.00 3,200.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE204.6314.43600
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES204.6314.44000
97.20 30.80 1,069.20 0.00 0.00 1,100.00 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS204.6314.44030
83.33 1,516.70 7,583.30 758.33 0.00 9,100.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040
75.00 125.00 375.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP204.6314.44330
0.00 700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 COMMISSION & BOARDS204.6314.44380
100.00 (820.00)820.00 335.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS204.6314.44600
108.29 (1,997.30)25,577.10 2,234.97 520.20 24,100.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
69.10 62,965.30 140,834.70 11,417.06 0.00 203,800.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010
69.48 4,670.22 10,629.78 802.11 0.00 15,300.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210
73.08 4,253.49 11,546.51 858.94 0.00 15,800.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220
64.35 8,341.84 15,058.16 1,311.59 0.00 23,400.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300
48.32 826.95 773.05 39.97 0.00 1,600.00 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM204.6314.41510
68.81 81,057.80 178,842.20 14,429.67 0.00 259,900.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES 18
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Expenditures
SUPPLIES
79.19 41.62 158.38 0.00 0.00 200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT204.6314.42010
18.85 162.31 37.69 0.00 0.00 200.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES204.6314.42171
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 FOOD SUPPLIES204.6314.42175
24.51 603.93 196.07 0.00 0.00 800.00 SUPPLIES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
83.33 4,816.70 24,083.30 2,408.33 0.00 28,900.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100
83.33 4,816.70 24,083.30 2,408.33 0.00 28,900.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
73.07 84,481.13 228,698.67 19,072.97 520.20 313,700.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
73.07 84,481.13 228,698.67 19,072.97 520.20 313,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 73,749.83 (73,229.63)(19,072.97)(520.20)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
73.07 84,481.13 228,698.67 19,072.97 520.20 313,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
49.56 158,230.96 155,469.04 0.00 0.00 313,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION:
19
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TRANSFER IN-SPECIAL PROJ REV228.0000.39247
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
83.33 516.70 2,583.30 258.33 0.00 3,100.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600
73.92 521.69 1,478.31 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800
56.04 5,714.59 7,285.41 614.30 0.00 13,000.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
27.56 25,354.77 9,030.93 0.00 614.30 35,000.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000
0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES228.6317.44020
38.10 34,107.75 20,377.95 872.63 614.30 55,100.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 INTERDEPARTMENTAL LABOR SERV228.6317.41070
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
100.00 (15.93)15.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES228.6317.42171
100.00 (15.93)15.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUPPLIES
37.12 35,591.82 20,393.88 872.63 614.30 56,600.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
37.12 35,591.82 20,393.88 872.63 614.30 56,600.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 21,008.18 (20,393.88)(872.63)(614.30)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
37.12 35,591.82 20,393.88 872.63 614.30 56,600.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING:
20
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
56.91 366,278.03 483,721.97 0.00 0.00 850,000.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM372.0000.31010
100.00 (284,673.50)284,673.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 DELNQ. AD VALOREM372.0000.31020
90.40 81,604.53 768,395.47 0.00 0.00 850,000.00 TAXES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS372.0000.36210
0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS
89.87 86,604.53 768,395.47 0.00 0.00 855,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
89.87 86,604.53 768,395.47 0.00 0.00 855,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,201.08)1,201.08 1,201.08 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
100.00 (166.75)166.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING372.7000.43500
68.85 171,310.01 378,689.99 0.00 0.00 550,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS372.7000.44600
69.10 169,942.18 380,057.82 1,201.08 0.00 550,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 0.00 140,000.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 PRINCIPAL372.7000.46010
100.00 0.00 50,200.00 0.00 0.00 50,200.00 INTEREST372.7000.46110
151.67 (775.00)1,075.00 0.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES372.7000.46200
0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL CHARGES372.7000.46210
99.88 225.00 191,275.00 0.00 1,200.00 192,700.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
77.09 170,167.18 571,332.82 1,201.08 1,200.00 742,700.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
77.09 170,167.18 571,332.82 1,201.08 1,200.00 742,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
174.41 (83,562.65)197,062.65 (1,201.08)(1,200.00)112,300.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
77.09 170,167.18 571,332.82 1,201.08 1,200.00 742,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
89.87 86,604.53 768,395.47 0.00 0.00 855,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6):
21
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (103,891.13)103,891.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM375.0000.31010
100.00 (103,891.13)103,891.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES
100.00 (103,891.13)103,891.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (103,891.13)103,891.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
100.00 (93,502.02)93,502.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS375.7000.44600
100.00 (94,102.56)94,102.56 600.54 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (94,102.56)94,102.56 600.54 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (94,102.56)94,102.56 600.54 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (9,788.57)9,788.57 (600.54)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (94,102.56)94,102.56 600.54 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (103,891.13)103,891.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND:
22
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/12Page:11/15/2024 11:42 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (28,007.47)28,007.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM391.0000.31010
100.00 (28,007.47)28,007.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES
100.00 (28,007.47)28,007.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (28,007.47)28,007.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
100.00 (600.54)600.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (600.54)600.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (27,406.93)27,406.93 (600.54)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (28,007.47)28,007.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4:
23
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (404,497.31)404,497.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM392.0000.31010
100.00 (404,497.31)404,497.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES
100.00 (404,497.31)404,497.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (404,497.31)404,497.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,100.54)1,100.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
100.00 (384,272.44)384,272.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS392.7000.44600
100.00 (385,372.98)385,372.98 600.54 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (385,372.98)385,372.98 600.54 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (385,372.98)385,372.98 600.54 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (19,124.33)19,124.33 (600.54)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (385,372.98)385,372.98 600.54 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (404,497.31)404,497.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV:
24
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (15,641.34)15,641.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM393.0000.31010
100.00 (15,641.34)15,641.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 63,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,700.00 LOAN INTEREST393.0000.36216
0.00 63,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,700.00 MISCELLANEOUS
TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.00 5,885,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,885,000.00 BOND PROCEEDS393.0000.39310
0.00 5,885,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,885,000.00 TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.26 5,933,058.66 15,641.34 0.00 0.00 5,948,700.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.26 5,933,058.66 15,641.34 0.00 0.00 5,948,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,065.54)1,065.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
100.00 (1,065.54)1,065.54 600.54 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.00 5,935,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,935,000.00 PRINCIPAL393.7000.46010
0.00 13,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,400.00 INTEREST393.7000.46110
100.00 (1,000.00)1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL CHARGES393.7000.46210
0.02 5,947,400.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 5,948,400.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.03 5,946,334.46 2,065.54 600.54 0.00 5,948,400.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
0.03 5,946,334.46 2,065.54 600.54 0.00 5,948,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
4,525.27 (13,275.80)13,575.80 (600.54)0.00 300.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
0.03 5,946,334.46 2,065.54 600.54 0.00 5,948,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.26 5,933,058.66 15,641.34 0.00 0.00 5,948,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL:
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User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
55.54 104,490.68 130,509.32 0.00 0.00 235,000.00 HRA CURRENT AD VALOREM408.0000.31012
40.08 44,941.98 30,058.02 0.00 0.00 75,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX408.0000.31014
100.00 2,339.37 (2,339.37)0.00 0.00 0.00 DELNQ. AD VALOREM408.0000.31020
51.04 151,772.03 158,227.97 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TAXES
51.04 151,772.03 158,227.97 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
51.04 151,772.03 158,227.97 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (269.00)269.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6314.43050
100.00 (298.89)298.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES408.6314.44300
100.00 (4,600.00)4,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6314.44600
100.00 (5,167.89)5,167.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (15,000.00)15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LAND408.6314.45110
100.00 (15,000.00)15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (20,167.89)20,167.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (24,374.34)24,374.34 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600
100.00 (24,374.34)24,374.34 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (24,374.34)24,374.34 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (173,795.72)173,795.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6414.43050
100.00 (495.21)495.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES408.6414.44000
100.00 (11,839.12)11,839.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES & LICENSES408.6414.44390
0.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6414.44600
186.13 (86,130.05)186,130.05 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
107.87 (16,519.55)226,519.55 0.00 0.00 210,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110
107.87 (16,519.55)226,519.55 0.00 0.00 210,000.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Expenditures
133.11 (102,649.60)412,649.60 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (74,436.00)74,436.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6418.44600
100.00 (74,436.00)74,436.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (74,436.00)74,436.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
171.49 (221,627.83)531,627.83 5,000.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 373,399.86 (373,399.86)(5,000.00)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
171.49 (221,627.83)531,627.83 5,000.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
51.04 151,772.03 158,227.97 0.00 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD:
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User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 420 - CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (49,655.26)49,655.26 49,655.26 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES420.6317.44300
100.00 (49,655.26)49,655.26 49,655.26 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (49,655.26)49,655.26 49,655.26 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
100.00 (49,655.26)49,655.26 49,655.26 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 49,655.26 (49,655.26)(49,655.26)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (49,655.26)49,655.26 49,655.26 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 420 - CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT:
224.94 365,885.85 (250,951.35)(78,204.10)(2,334.50)112,600.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
25.60 5,483,984.42 1,885,081.08 78,204.10 2,334.50 7,371,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
21.83 5,849,870.27 1,634,129.73 0.00 0.00 7,484,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 12/02/2024
ITEM: Façade Improvement Grant Report for Doña Mary located at 4929 Central Ave
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Emilie Voight 11/26/2024
BACKGROUND:
This report pertains to the 2024 Façade Improvement Grant application for 4929 Central Ave. This storefront
used to be occupied by the Insty-Prints print shop. The new tenant will be Doña Mary, an Ecuadorian fast food
restaurant. The applicant is applying for grant funds for new signage on the façade of the structure and new
panels for the existing pylon sign. Photos of the existing conditions and images showing the proposed new
signage have been included in the packet.
The applicant was able to receive one bid for the signage, amounting to $9,250, setting them up for a grant
amount of $4,625. They have received authorization from the property owner to install new signage and are
hoping to open their restaurant before the end of 2024, so they are motivated to complete the work quickly.
Community Development Staff recommend funding the signage project in full as the new signage will reflect
the change in business occupancy and will help attract customers.
In 2024, the EDA has approved 9 façade improvement grant applications for a total of $42,127 approved, with
an additional $4,625 being requested at this meeting. This leaves $3,248 in Façade Improvement Grant funds
remaining from the initial annual budget of $50,000.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-29, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-29, a resolution approving the form and substance of the façade
improvement grant agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to
enter the authority into a façade improvement grant agreement with the owner of Doña Mary, LLP.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 2024-29
2. Sample Façade Improvement Grant Agreement
3. 4929 Central Ave Application
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Resolution 2024-29
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE AUTHORITY
INTO A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DOÑA MARY, LLP
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement Grant Program (the
“Program”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to guidelines established for the Program, the Authority is to award and administer a
series of grants to eligible commercial property owners and/or tenants for the purposes of revitalizing existing
store fronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and decreasing criminal activity along
Central Avenue Northeast, in the City’s Business districts, pursuant to a Façade Improvement Grant
Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring program by
placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for the purposes of
improving public safety in and around the Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has thoroughly reviewed copies of the proposed form of the Grant Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
Authority
1. approves the form and substance of the grant agreement, and approves the Authority entering into
the agreement with Doña Mary, LLP.
2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized, empowered,
and directed for and on behalf of the Authority to enter into the grant agreement.
3. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and take such action as they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of the
foregoing resolution.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Adopted this 2nd day of December, 2024
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
__________________________________
President
Attest:
_______________________________________
Secretary
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FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated this
___ day of December, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Doña Mary,
LLP, the tenant (the “Grantee”), and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
(the “EDA”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantee is a tenant at certain Property located at 4929 Central Ave NE in the
City of Columbia Heights (the “City”), Anoka County, Minnesota, and legally described in
Exhibit A hereto (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the EDA, in cooperation with the City and its police department, has
instituted a Façade Improvement Grant Program (the “Program”) for the purpose of revitalizing
existing store fronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and decreasing
criminal activity;
WHEREAS, as part of the Program, the EDA has proposed to make grants of money in
the maximum amount of $5,000.00 per parcel of real property, to property owners, tenants, or
nonprofit organizations, in order to revitalize, rehabilitate, and restore exterior store fronts within
the Central Business District in the City (the “CBD”), increase business vitality and economic
performance in the CBD, and in certain instances, to provide monitored surveillance within the
CBD; and
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to participate in the Program, on the terms and conditions
set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the agreements hereinafter
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Property Improvements: Grantee agrees to complete the improvements at the
Property that are identified on Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Improvements”),
subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. If requested by the EDA, Grantee shall provide plans and specifications to the
EDA, detailing the Improvements to be constructed (the “Plans”). If Grantee
wishes to revise the Plans, Grantee must submit the revised Plans to the EDA
at the address provided herein. The EDA shall give written notice of its
approval or disapproval of the revisions to the Plans, and if the EDA does not
give such written approval or disapproval within ten (10) business days after
receipt of Grantee’s revised Plans, the EDA shall be deemed to have approved
the revisions to the Plans.
b. The Improvement shall be constructed consistently with the Plans, as the same
may be revised pursuant to Section 1(a) herein. The cost to complete
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construction of the Improvements shall be defined as the “Improvement
Costs.” The Improvements shall be completed in a first-class manner,
consistent with the Plans, if any, and in compliance with all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations. Grantee shall obtain all required permits and approvals
from the City and any other governing authority with jurisdiction over the
Property related to the construction of the Improvements. The out-of-pocket
costs for such permitting and approvals shall be the responsibility of Grantee,
provided the same shall be included in the definition of “Improvement Costs,”
and subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this Agreement.
c. Grantee agrees to commence the Improvements within sixty (60) days
following the Effective Date, and to complete the Improvements within six (6)
months following the issuance of all necessary building permits, but in no
event later than eight (8) months following the Effective Date.
2. Payment of Grant Funds: Grantee shall be responsible for making initial payment to
all contractors involved in the construction of the Improvements. Upon final
completion of the Improvements, Grantee shall make a written request to the EDA for
reimbursement of one-half (1/2) of the actual Improvement Costs incurred by
Grantee, but in no event shall the reimbursement exceed Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00). The written request shall include:
a. Proof of final inspection of the Improvements by the City building inspector;
b. Before and after photographs of the Property, reflecting the Improvements
made (as well as follow-up transmission of electronic files of such
photographs), and reflecting that the Improvements were completed
consistently with any approved Plans;
c. A copy of the final invoice(s) received from the contractor(s) who completed
the Improvements; and
d. Proof of payment of invoice(s) that comprised the Improvement Costs.
Following Grantee’s written request for reimbursement, Grantee shall cooperate with
the EDA in delivering to the EDA such follow-up information as is reasonably
requested by the EDA in order to review the Improvements and Improvement Costs
reimbursement request. Within twenty-one (21) days following receipt of Grantee’s
written request for reimbursement of Improvement Costs, the EDA shall: (i) make
payment of the reimbursement, (ii) send Grantee written explanation of such other
items of information as are needed by the EDA to evaluate the reimbursement
request, or (iii) send Grantee written explanation of the EDA’s reasons for denial of
repayment of any of Grantee’s requested reimbursement.
3. Liability for Improvements: Neither the City nor the EDA shall in any event be liable
to the Grantee, nor to any of its agents, employees, guests or invitees at the Property
for, and the Grantee shall indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the City and the
EDA from, any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the
City or the EDA, arising from defect or claimed defect of any of the Improvements,
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or arising from any action of the City or the EDA under this Agreement. This section
shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
4. Written Notice: Wherever any notice is required or permitted hereunder, such notice
shall be in writing. Any notice or document required or permitted to be delivered
hereunder shall be deemed to be delivered when actually received by the designated
addressee or regardless of whether actually received or not, when deposited in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses, as set forth below, or at
such other address as they may subsequently specify by written notice.
If to the EDA:
Columbia Heights EDA
Community Development Department
590 40th Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
If to Grantee:
Doña Mary, LLP
Attn: Luis Cuzco
4929 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
5. Captions; Choice of Law; Etc. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this
Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to
be considered in interpreting this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written
agreements between the parties regarding the subject matter contained herein. There
are no verbal agreements that change this Agreement. This Agreement binds and
benefits the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement has been
made under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and such laws will control its
interpretation.
[Signatures to Appear on Following Page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and the EDA have signed this Agreement as of the
day and year first above written.
GRANTEE: DOÑA MARY, LLP, THE TENANT
By:____________________________
Name: _________________________
Its:____________________________
Date:__________________________
EDA: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Name: _________________________
Its:____________________________
Date:__________________________
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
THAT PRT OF E 165 FT OF W 215 FT OF LOT 9 AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO
153 LYG N OF LINE PRLL/W & 83.33 FT N OF S LINE OF SD LOT 9 & LYG S OF LINE
PRLL/W S LINE OF SD LOT BEG AT PT 30 FT E OF ELY R/W LINE OF T H NO 65 & 115
FT S OF SLY LINE OF 50TH AVE NE
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EXHIBIT B
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO 50% REIMBURSEMENT
This attachment contains a summary of the project identified in the application for the Façade
Improvement Grant Program. The Summary reflects the Grantee’s proposed project as approved
by the EDA on December 2nd, 2024, and may reflect minor changes to the total cost and minor
changes in the proposed project that occurred subsequent to application submittal. The
application is incorporated into this grant agreement by reference and is made a part of this grant
agreement as follows. If the application or any provision in this application conflicts with or is
inconsistent with other provisions of this agreement or the project summary contained in this
Exhibit B, the terms and descriptions contained in this grant agreement and the project summary
shall prevail.
Project summary: furnish and install new storefront façade signage and new pylon sign panels
totaling an amount equal to $9,250.
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Emilie Voight
From:ABDALLA TOBASI <atobasi@aol.com>
Sent:Monday, November 25, 2024 2:52 PM
To:Emilie Voight
Subject:Sign permission
Hello
This email to the city of Columbia Heights regarding a permission for my tenant Luis Cozco, to install a sign for his
business Dona Mary at 4929 Central Ave.
My name is Abdalla tobasi and I am the owner Tobasi properƟes LLC that owns the strip mall located at 4915 to 4945.
For any quesƟons, please do not hesitate to call me at 612-865-3185 Thank you Abdalla Tobasi
Sent from my iPhone
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Emilie Voight
From:Alberto Guaman <cuzcoluis31@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:53 AM
To:Emilie Voight
Subject:Re: LogoFinal_DoñaMary1.ai
On Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 11:32 AM BMS Signs & Printing <info@printbms.com> wrote:
Good morning Luis,
Depending on the final design and size of the main sign, you're looking at the following price range for
the project:
Illuminated Channel Letter Sign: $4,650-$5,950*
Pylon Panels (x2): $600-$750/ea ($1,200-$1500 for 2)
Signage Installation: $1,450-$1,650
Permit Procurement Fee: $150
Subtotal: $7,450-$9,250
If you DON'T need the pylon panels, the total price for the Channel Letter sign would drop to between
$6,100 to $7,550.
*As I mentioned over the phone, using complex cursive letters (like you have in the current design) will
be much more expensive than block letters.
Please note that these prices include everything except: Local Taxes, Final Electrical Hookup & Permit
Fees Charged by the City
Let us know if you still want us to make up an official quote based on the current design you approved.
On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 6:09 PM BMS Signs & Printing <info@printbms.com> wrote:
You can pay the 50% deposit toward the banner here: Square Payments
Banner should be ready within one week of receiving payment.
Please find your deposit invoice attached.
Have a good night!
On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM Alberto Guaman <cuzcoluis31@gmail.com> wrote:
Yes, please proceed.
On Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 4:29 PM BMS Signs & Printing <info@printbms.com> wrote:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 12/02/2024
ITEM: Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR) Key Communities Grant Application Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Emilie Voight 11/18/2024
BACKGROUND:
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR) awards annual Key Communities grants of up to $1,500 to
Twin Cities Metro area cities for programs or projects related to homeownership, placemaking, walkability,
and similar themes. The program’s purpose is to build relationships between SPAAR members and
communities. 2025 will be the fifth year of the program.
Once grantees are chosen, SPAAR members and staff work with local stakeholders to determine which city-led
initiative will be funded in each community and, in addition, to help identify other relevant grants and to
provide technical support as applicable.
Applications are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Application questions:
Why are you interested in participating in SPAAR's Key Communities program?
o The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Columbia Heights provides financial
and technical assistance and resources to local residential, commercial, and industrial interests
to promote health, safety, welfare, economic development, and redevelopment. Collaboration
is a key element of the EDA’s work. Whether helping to fund the façade renovations of a local
business, connecting homeowners to providers for housing energy audits, or evaluating
redevelopment proposals, the EDA works in and for the community. A SPAAR Key Communities
grant would support the EDA in its community-level efforts while building relationships
between the City and SPAAR members and creating opportunities for future partnerships.
Are there programs or projects in your City that SPAAR could assist with?
o Ideas: educational program in multiple languages about resources for homeownership
(including social media); making a Columbia Heights suggested walking path with signage
between parks; homeowner façade/exterior beautification/improvements program
Many cities require council or executive approval of public/private partnerships like Key Communities.
If selected, will you assist in submitting to city staff and/or elected leaders for approval?
o Yes
Have you worked with SPAAR before? Is there any additional information that you would like us to
know?
o No
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Item 4.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 12/02/2024
ITEM: EDA 2024 End of Year Review
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Emilie Voight 11/22/2024
BACKGROUND:
Staff have prepared 2024 year-in-review summaries of EDA programs and activities, as well as a recap of the
focus areas identified in the EDA’s March 2024 discussion of priorities and goals.
Façade Improvement Grant Program:
- Applications: 10 applications were received in 2024, and 9 were approved, for a total of $42,127
approved out of a total program budget of $50,000.
- Disbursements: 6 grants were disbursed, for a total of $28,762.
- Pending: 1 grantee has completed project improvements and is preparing financial documents for
disbursement. 1 grant application was submitted for the December 2nd EDA meeting and is still in
review.
- In addition, one 2023 grantee finished their project improvements and received their approved 2023
disbursement of $4,600.
- No cameras were installed through this program in 2024.
Fire Suppression Grant Program: No applications were received for this program in 2024, and no funds were
disbursed. After community interest, however, at its August meeting the EDA amended the Fire Suppression
Grant Program guidelines to allow childcare businesses to qualify as eligible applicants. The childcare applicant
that initiated this request is currently working with an architect to create a plan for remodeling their building.
Home Energy Squad (in partnership with Center for Energy and Environment and Xcel Energy): In 2024,
through September, the Market Rate Home Energy Squad conducted 13 visits, and the Low-Income Home
Energy Squad conducted 8 visits. The City contributed financially toward 9 visits, for a total 2024 financial
contribution of $435.
Property Transactions:
- Sale: 4243 5th Street NE to Habitat for Humanity
- Transfer: of the library property to the City
- Loan: to the City for purchase of 675 37th Ave NE
- Purchase: 4416 Central Ave NE (through Commercial Revitalization program)
- Deconstruction: 3851 Central Ave NE, 3853 Central Ave NE, 4416 Central Ave NE (for recycling and
reuse, in partnership with Better Futures)
- Demolition: 941 44th Ave NE, 3851 Central Ave NE, 3853 Central Ave NE, 4416 Central Ave NE
Miscellaneous:
- The City Council established a housing trust fund in May 2024 and delegated the administration of this
fund to the EDA.
- The EDA honored Heights Pizza Man as the 2024 Columbia Heights Business of the Year.
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Recap from March 2024 EDA Priorities Discussion:
- The EDA indicated interest in utilizing Metropolitan Affordable Sales Tax funds (held in the housing
trust fund) as follows:
o Low-income home improvement loans
o NOAH (naturally occurring affordable housing) loans
Particular interest for focus on small multifamily buildings (fourplexes, etc.)
o Affordable housing home ownership redevelopment projects
- The EDA indicated interest in modifying the Façade Improvement Grant Program to include:
o Art elements
o Landscaping elements such as permanent landscaping, rain gardens, and planting of native
plants and trees
- The EDA also proposed the following focus areas for future projects or programs:
o Micro loans to help businesses with things like landscaping design, graphic design for websites
or menus, or basic business support services like bookkeeping
o Gap funding for businesses
o Additional funding sources for art
o Developing a list of local businesses and spotlighting/promoting it in the City’s communications
o Directing prospective and existing small businesses to Anoka County’s Open to Business
resources
Additional July 2024 Update: In July 2024, the EDA received word that it would receive less Metropolitan
Affordable Sales Tax funding than previously calculated. Staff continued down the route of preparing a
program for low-income home improvement loans, working with CEE and Kennedy Graven to review the
program’s legal framework and contracts. At the January 2025 EDA meeting, the EDA will further discuss how
it would like to proceed.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 12/02/2024
ITEM: Tax Increment Financing Districts Update
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 11/21/2024
BACKGROUND:
After receiving a request from a member of the EDA, staff thought the December EDA meeting a great time to
review the City’s current Tax Increment Financing Districts. Inserted below along with the attached documents
are the TIF reporting numbers from 2023. Since these numbers are from 2023 , there is a lag regarding the
effects of 4d legislation on the districts and changes that were established in 2023. The tax estimates in
Attachment 1 are based off the 2023 numbers and are subject to change with the new 4d legislation. These
estimates only take into effect the City’s estimated taxes. The estimates leave out any taxes that would be
subtracted for fiscal disparities or special taxing districts.
For much of this review, staff focused on the effect on tax capacity, which is a key factor in assessing the
financial implications and revenue-generating potential of proposed changes or developments. Staff utilized
tax capacity because it is the building block for all taxes levied on a property regardless of taxes levied by
special districts or other entities. Attachment 4, Property Taxes 101, dives deeper into how property taxes are
calculated. Staff can expand on the topic or answer any additional questions in person as property taxes are a
very complex topic.
Staff will present on each current TIF district within the city. Below are a few k ey notes on each district:
University Ave Redevelopment: This district has been decertified but still holds pooled funds. Since the
district was established prior to 1990 the district no longer has any revenue but can remain open for use of the
pooled funds.
City Wide Scattered Site: District is currently using its tax increment to pay back an interfund loan from the
University Ave Redevelopment TIF District. This loan was utilized to purchase, demolish and sell the property
4253 5th St to Habitat for Humanity.
Crest View Real Estate Eq: District was decertified in June of 2023.
Huset Park Area: The project has been completed and has a long time until the district ’s liabilities are paid off.
Central Value Center: Project was never started, and the district was decertified in 2021.
47th and Grand: Project is doing well and may be able to pay off its liabilities early depending on the effect of
4d on the district.
NE Business Center: The project has just been completed and has a long time until the district’s liabilities are
paid off.
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Alatus TIF District: The City has issued bonds for the mortgage of the project, but the project has not started.
There are no revenues until the project pays off the mortgage and improvements to the site are made.
42nd & Jackson: Project was completed in 2023 so there is no data on the current tax capacity or district
revenues.
Also attached (attachment 3) are the maps of each TIF district. Staff will be present to answer any questions
that the EDA may have.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Tax estimated from TIF Districts
2. TIF Disclosure 2023
3. TIF District Maps
4. Property Taxes 101
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TIF District Name ID Created Required Decertification Original tax capacity Current Tax Capacity Estimated taxes Before Estimated Taxes After Pooled Funds
University Ave Redevelopment C8 10/1/1984 12/31/2010 ----317,608$
City Wide Scatter Site W3, W4 3/29/2012 12/31/2040 4,303$ 55,490$ 2,867.48$ 36,977.98$ -$
Crest View Real Estate Eq R8 9/5/2001 12/31/2027 2,475$ 58,180$ 1,649.32$ 38,770.57$ -$
Huset Park Area T6 1/20/2006 12/31/2031 18,003$ 847,484$ 11,997.02$ 564,754.86$ -$
Central Value Center Z2 3/24/2017 12/31/2045 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
47th and Grand Z6 5/15/2018 12/31/2045 6,468$ 166,170$ 4,310.21$ 110,734.03$ -$
NE Business Center BB2 8/18/2020 12/31/2048 45,100$ 281,184$ 30,054.19$ 187,378.21$ -$
Alatus TIF District -8/3/2021 12/31/2049 60,410$ 80,314$ 40,256.62$ 53,520.45$ -$
42nd & Jackson 181913 10/26/2022 12/31/2049 8,750$ 8,750$ 5,830.91$ 5,830.91$ -$
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Columbia Heights EDA
Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2023
TIF District Name:NE Business Center Alatus University Avenue Redev TIF 9 Crestview Huset Park Area Scattered Site Central Valu Center 47th and Grand 42nd and Jackson
Current net tax capacity 281,184 80,314 0 58,180 865,487 55,490 0 166,170 8,750
Original net tax capacity 45,100 60,410 0 2,475 18,003 4,303 0 6,468 8,750
Captured net tax capacity 236,084 19,904 0 55,705 847,484 51,187 0 159,702 0
Principal and interest payments due during current year 759,787 216,898 0 0 545,210 0 0 152,124 0
Tax increment received 236,889 11,674 17,630 32,216 908,027 51,004 0 172,727 0
Tax increment expended 228,345 6,747,875 100 169,537 600,907 10,146 0 154,659 1,918
Month and year of first tax increment receipt Jul-22 Jul-24 Jul-85 Jul-02 Jul-06 Jul-15 Jul-20 Jul-20 Jul-24
Date of required decertification 12/31/2047 12/31/2049 12/31/2010 12/31/2027 12/31/2031 12/31/2040 12/31/2045 12/31/2045 12/31/2049
Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result
of fiscal disparities contribution *N/A N/A 0 ** 0 ** 0 ** 0 ** N/A N/A N/A
Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from:
Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
590 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 706-3675
achirpich@columbiaheightsmn.gov
* The fiscal disparities property tax law provides that the growth in commercial-industrial property tax values is shared throughout the area. In a tax increment financing district, this value sharing
can either result in a decrease in tax increment financing district revenue or a tax increase for other properties in the municipality depending on whether the tax increment financing district
contributes its share of the growth.
** Amounts displayed here indicate that the district did not contribute its growth in commercial-industrial property tax values and represent the resulting increase in taxes on other properties in
the City for taxes payable in 2023.
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By Jared Swanson, jared.swanson@house.mn.gov
Property Tax 101: Basic
Terms and Concepts
August 2024
Estimated market value
The assessor determines each property’s estimated market value based on sales of comparable
properties, cost of construction minus depreciation, income generated by the property (if applicable),
and other relevant available information.
Market value exclusions, taxable market value
For some properties, a portion of the market value is excluded from taxation. All homesteads with an
estimated market value below $517,200 have a portion of the market value excluded under the
homestead market value exclusion. Other market value exclusions are provided through the “Green
Acres” program and the disabled veteran’s exclusion. A property’s taxable market value is its estimated
market value less any applicable market value exclusions.
Net tax capacity, class rate
A property’s net tax capacity is determined by multiplying the property’s taxable market value by the
relevant class rate or rates. Class rates are set by statute, vary by property type, and are uniform
statewide.
Local taxing jurisdiction
A local taxing jurisdiction is any local unit of government that has the authority to levy property taxes.
Examples are counties, school districts, cities, towns, and “special taxing districts” such as watershed
districts, housing and redevelopment authorities, and regional development commissions.
Taxable net tax capacity
A taxing jurisdiction’s taxable net tax capacity is the total net tax capacity of all properties within the
jurisdiction, excluding a portion of the value of property located in a tax increment financing district.
Levy
Each local taxing jurisdiction certifies a levy equal to the amount it intends to raise from property taxes
in the upcoming year.
Local tax rate, total local tax rate
The local tax rate of a taxing jurisdiction is determined by dividing the jurisdiction’s levy by the
jurisdiction’s taxable net tax capacity. The total local tax rate for an individual property is the sum of
the local tax rates of all taxing jurisdictions in which the property is located.
Market value levy and tax rate
Some voter-approved levies apply to a property’s market value rather than its net tax capacity. The
market value tax rate is determined by dividing the jurisdiction’s market value levy by the total market
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value of all properties within the jurisdiction (excluding properties classified as agricultural or seasonal-
recreational, since those property types are exempt from market value levies).
Gross tax, property tax credits, net tax
Property tax credits reduce the gross tax that would otherwise be due upon a property. The most
common property tax credits are the agricultural market value credit, the taconite homestead credit,
the disparity reduction credit, and the school building bond agricultural credit. The remaining amount
after subtraction of property tax credits is the net tax.
Computation of Property Tax for a Hypothetical Property
(Residential Homestead)
1. Determine the property’s estimated market value $245,000
2. Determine the property’s homestead market value exclusion $24,500
3. Determine the property’s taxable market value $245,000 - $24,500 = $220,500
4. Determine the class rate based on property type Residential homestead: 1.0%
5. Multiply taxable market value by class rate to obtain the net
tax capacity
$220,500 x 1.0% = $2,205
6. Determine the total local tax rate by summing the tax rates of
all jurisdictions authorized to levy property taxes upon the
property (i.e., jurisdictions whose boundaries include the
property)
County 45%
City/town 35
School district 25
Special districts 5
Total 110%
7. Multiply net tax capacity by total tax rate to determine the net
tax capacity-based tax
$2,205 x 110% = $2,425.50
8. Determine the total market value tax rate by summing the
market value tax rate for all taxing jurisdictions authorized to
levy property taxes upon the property
County 0.00%
City/town 0.00
School district 0.15
Special districts 0.00
Total 0.15%
9. Multiply estimated market value by total market value tax rate
to determine the market value-based tax
$245,000 x 0.15% = $367.50
10. Add the net tax capacity-based tax to the market value-based
tax to obtain the total net tax
$2,425.50 + $367.50 = $2,793
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