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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Laurel Deneen
City Manager
Aaron Chirpich
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, June 09, 2025
6:00 PM
AMENDED AGENDA
AGENDA AMENDED ON 6/9/2025 TO ADD PROCLAMATION
RECIPIENTS. ALL UPDATES REFLECTED IN RED.
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Administration Department at 763-706-3610.
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the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to
make arrangements.
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the
community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and
uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone,
today and in the future.
A. Columbia Heights City Council and Staff Norms.
While we are accountable to each other for these norms, the Mayor and City Manage r will
help us adhere to them with respectful reminders and reinforcement as needed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"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. Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation.
Accepting Proclamation: Luis Sacta, El Tequila.
B. Pride Month Proclamation.
Accepting Proclamation: Ray Muno, Columbia Heights (CoHi) Pride Festival Committee.
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C. Juneteenth Proclamation.
Accepting Proclamation: Nanesha Perry, Valley View Parent Teacher Association.
COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the City Council about items not scheduled for a
public hearing.
All speakers must provide their name and connection to Columbia Heights. In-person speakers
should complete a form for the City Clerk and introduce themselves at the podium. Virtual
speakers should send their information to the moderator via chat and turn on their camera
when called.
Comments are limited to five minutes. Disrespectful language is not allowed. The Council may ask
questions or refer items for follow-up but typically does not take action during the forum.
CONSENT AGENDA
These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next
order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the
statement of all items.)
1. Approve May 27, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the May 27, 2025 City Council meeting minutes.
2. Approve June 2, 2025 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the June 2, 2025 City Council Work Session meeting minutes.
3. Accept April 1, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Accept April 1, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
4. Accept May 7, 2025, Library Board Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the May 7, 2025, Library Board meeting minutes.
5. Accept February 26 and April 23, 2025 Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to accept the February 26 & April 23, 2025 Park & Recreation Commission
meeting minutes.
6. Accept May 5, 2025, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Accept the May 5, 2025, Regular EDA meeting minutes.
7. Second Reading of Ordinance 1714, Amending the City’s Rental Density Cap.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1714 , there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1714, being an ordinance
amending chapter 5a article iv of the Columbia Heights City Code to amend the regulation
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of rental density for detached single-family rental dwellings, and to direct staff to send the
summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper.
8. Adopt Resolution 2025-47, Appointing Youth Commission Member.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-47, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-47, appointing Livie Power to the City of
Columbia Heights Youth Commission as a non-voting member of the Planning Commission.
9. Adopt Resolution 2025-048, Amending the 2025 City Fee Schedule.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-048, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-048, a resolution amending the 2025 City Fee
Schedule.
10. Approve Resolution 2025-51, Authorizing the Application of a Safe Streets for All
Implementation Grant.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-51, as there are ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-51 authorizing the pursuit of the Safe Streets for
All Implementation Grant for TH65 – Central Avenue.
11. Axon Contract Renewal.
MOTION: Move to authorize the Chief of Police to enter into the attached 5-year contract
with Axon for a total of $955,459.04; with $252,000 of the cost from the one-time Public
Safety funds and the remaining from operating.
12. License Agenda for Approval.
MOTION: Approve June 9, 2025 License Agenda.
13. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for June
9, 2025, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
14. Review of Bills.
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City
Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds
transfer in the amount of $1,167,685.33.
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 t o be called
on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Speakers should limit their
comments to five (5) minutes. Any comments made after the public hearing is closed will not be
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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.
15. Consideration of Resolution 2025-046, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units
Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 4610/4612
Washington Street NE. for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential
Maintenance Codes.
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2025-046,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-046, being a Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Columbia Heights approving revocation, pursuant to City Code, of the rental license
listed.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1715, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Section 8.403 of
the Columbia Heights City Code Relating to Fir e Service Fees; Authorizing the Fire
Department to Charge for Fire Watch Services.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1715, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1715, an Amending Chapter 8,
Section 8.403 of the Columbia Heights City Code Relating to Fire Service Fees for June 23,
2025.
17. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1717, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.315 of the Ci ty
Code Relating to the Youth Commission.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1717, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1717, an Ordinance amending
chapter 3.315 of the City Code Relating the Youth Commission of the City of Columbia
Heights for June 23, 2025.
18. Consideration of Resolution 2025-049, Authorizing the Green Corps Host Site Agreement.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-049, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve resolution 2025-049, a resolution authorizing execution of a
host site agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for participation in the
Minnesota Greencorps Program.
19. Consideration of Resolution 2025-50, Xcel Energy Partners in Energy – Energy Action Plan
Adoption.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2025-050, there being ample
copies available to the public.
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MOTION: Move to approve draft Resolution No. 2025-050, being a resolution to adopt the
City’s Energy Action Plan.
20. Consideration of Lincoln Avenue Communities 800 53rd Preliminary Bond Resolutions.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-052 and Resolution 2025-053,
there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-052, 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 (phase I); approving the preparation and submission of a housing prog ram
with respect thereto; approving the submission of applications for bonding authority;
establishing compliance with certain reimbursement regulations under the internal
revenue code of 1986; and taking certain other actions.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-053, 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 (phase II); approving the preparation and submission of a housing program
with respect thereto; approving the submission of applications for bonding authority;
establishing compliance with certain reimbursement regulations under the internal
revenue code of 1986; and taking certain other actions.
Bid Considerations
21. Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for 2025 Sullivan Lake Fitness Court
Construction, City Project 2506-B.
MOTION: Move to accept the bids and award the 2025 Sullivan Lake Fitness Court concrete
slab, City Project 2506-B to Equity Builders and Construction of Rosemount, Minnesota,
based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $86,180.00 with funding
from Fund 412.6400; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into a contract for the same.
New Business and Reports
No New Business or Reports.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Report of the City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
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made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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Columbia Heights City Council and Staff Norms
While we are accountable to each other for these norms, the Mayor and City Manager will help
us adhere to them with respectful reminders and reinforcement as needed.
Behavioral Norms
1. We will assume others best intentions.
2. We will exercise humility.
3. We will praise publicly and criticize privately.
4. We will focus on the policy and not personalities.
5. We will do our best to de-escalate contentious interactions.
6. We will provide reasonable notice to the Mayor and City Manager of any changes or additions
we wish to make at a Council meeting so that the Mayor is prepared to manage the meeting.
7. We will show respect for one another by:
a. Paying attention to others when they are speaking.
b. Not interrupting others.
c. Listening to understand others, not simply to respond to them.
d. Honoring each other in public and protecting one another in their absence.
e. Not bullying others.
Operational Norms
1. Council members and staff will respect the Mayor’s role to chair our meetings by:
a. Waiting to be called on before speaking so that others can consider our contributions.
b. The Mayor and City Manager will bring closure to policy discussions, public comment, and
other similar “final word” situations.
2. Once a decision has been made by the Council, we will support the implementation of that
decision even if we did not support the decision itself.
3. If Council has a request of staff, they will direct their request to the City Manager and the
Division Director for coordination with staff unless the City Manager decides otherwise.
4. If Council has a question about a staff member, they will raise that with the City Manager
privately before raising it publicly.
5. When Council is considering a topic, it is incumbent upon Council members to ask sufficient
questions to ensure they are making informed decisions.
6. Council and staff will address each other by their titles when engaging each other in any official
capacity and will use first names in informal settings.
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Item A.
PROCLAMATION
Immigrant Heritage Month: June 2025
Throughout history, immigrants have played a crucial role in determining the growth,
development, and prosperity of our city, bringing with them their distinctive talents,
traditions, and perspectives.
Immigrant Heritage Month is a time to honor the invaluable contributions made by
immigrants to our community, enriching our cultural fabric, strengthening our
economy, and enhancing our social diversity.
We should use Immigrant Heritage Month as an opportunity to advocate for fair and
just immigration policies, ensuring that newcomers to our city are welcomed,
supported, and provided with the resources necessary for their successful integration
into our community.
The City of Columbia Heights embraces the diversity of cultures, languages, and
traditions that enrich our neighborhoods and foster mutual respect and understanding.
The City of Columbia Heights recognizes the significance of welcoming and aiding
immigrants, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that values diversity and upholds the
ideals of justice and equality.
Immigrant Heritage Month provides an opportunity to promote cross-cultural
understanding, bridge divides, and strengthen the bonds that unite our community,
regardless of background or country of origin.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim June 2025 to be Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
June 9, 2025
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Item A.
PROCLAMATION
Pride Month: June 2025
The Stonewall Riots from June 28 to July 3, 1969, marked the start of the fight for LGBTQIA+
equality in the U.S. In 2025, we celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, when
LGBTQIA+ communities stood against police harassment.
Each June, people in Columbia Heights and worldwide honor those who fought for
LGBTQIA+ rights.
Minnesota passed the Human Rights Act in 1993, prohibiting discrimination based on sexual
orientation and gender.
Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage in 2013, and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld this right
in 2015.
The Safe and Supportive Schools Act of 2014 protects students of all sexual orientations and
gender identities.
In 2023, Minnesota banned conversion therapy and established itself as a safe place for
LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Minnesota became a trans refuge state in 2023, ensuring access to gender-affirming health care.
We recognize and affirm that LGBTQIA+ people deserve respect, compassion, and a place to
be their authentic selves and we recommit to being a city where our LGBTQIA+ community
members are safe and thriving.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim June 2025, to be Pride Month in the City of Columbia Heights,
County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
June 9, 2025
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Item B.
PROCLAMATION
Juneteenth Freedom Day: June 19, 2025
In August 1619, 20-30 enslaved Africans arrived at Point Comfort, Virginia, marking the
beginning of slavery in the present-day United States.
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence affirmed the principle that all men are
created equal.
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing
millions of enslaved people, although enforcement was inconsistent.
In Texas, slavery persisted due to the lack of Union troops, and enslavers viewed it as a
refuge for slavery.
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, declaring all enslaved
people in the state free, a day now known as Juneteenth.
Juneteenth encourages reflection on our history and celebrates the contributions of
African Americans, while highlighting the need to address systemic racism and ensure
equal protection and dignity for all.
On February 3, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law legislation establishing
Juneteenth as an official state holiday held each year on June 19.
Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day, celebrating freedom and
justice, and calls us to commit to equity, equality, and justice.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do
hereby proclaim Thursday, June 19, 2025, as: **JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY** in
the city of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
June 9, 2025
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Item C.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Laurel Deneen
City Manager
Aaron Chirpich
City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
6:00 PM
MINUTES
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday,
May 27, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota
WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Deneen; Councilmember
Spriggs; Councilmember James
Also Present: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Mitchel Forney, Community Development Director; Sara
Ion, City Clerk; Scott Lepak, City Attorney; Makela Madsen, Nexus-Kindred representative; Stacy
Sikorski, Nexus-Kindred representative; Taylor Wolff, Nexus-Kindred representative
MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the
community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and
uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone,
today and in the future.
A. Columbia Heights City Council and Staff Norms.
While we are accountable to each other for these norms, the Mayor and City Manager will
help us adhere to them with respectful reminders and reinforcement as needed.
City Manager Chirpich noted that the Staff Norms were accepted during a previous
meeting and added to the agenda
for reference. Going forward the norms will be included in the packet as the first item after
the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Deneen, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
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PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. Foster Care Awareness Proclamation.
Receiving Proclamation: Nexus-Kindred
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed May 2025 as Foster Care Awareness Month, and
Councilmember Deneen read the City’s proclamation.
Stacy Sikorski, Makela Madsen, and Taylor Wolff accepted the proclamation.
Ms. Madsen gave a presentation about Nexus-Kindred. She shared a story about Zaiden,
who was in foster care and experienced thoughts of hopelessness and worthlessness.
Zaiden struggled in school. Zaiden came to one of Nexus-Kindred’s foster care homes and
experienced safety, stability, consistency, love, and care. She read words from Zaiden that
said, “Since aging out of the foster care system at age 18 , I’ve worked hard to build an
independent life. I’m now 19, living on my own, and currently doing an internship in boiler
operations. I’ve earned my special boilers license and am working towards my 2A license,
which requires about 2,000 hours of experience. I’m also pursuing an associate's degree
and plan to earn a refrigeration license. Along the way, I’ve picked up some basic plumbing
and electrical skills, which helped me take care of small repairs around the house. On top
of that, I’ve started investing in stocks in crypto and have been able to purchase two cars
since moving out. These experiences have taught me a lot about responsibility, hard work,
and staying focused on my goals.” She mentioned that Zaiden mentors’ other foster youth
in the home.
Ms. Sikorski explained that the goal of foster care is to provide a safe, loving, and caring
home. She provided an overview of Nexus-Kindred Family Healing, which is a parent
company based in Plymouth, MN. Nexus-Kindred has been around for 50 years, and the
mission has not changed. Anyone 21 years old or older can get licensed to become a foster
parent. Nexus-Kindred provides foster parents with training and assistance. She added that
they provide adoptions through foster care. She noted their agency serves over 300 kids.
She explained that there is a need for foster parents because they do not have enough
homes to place all of the kids who need foster care. She stated she would be happy to
provide more information to anyone who is interested in being a foster parent.
B. Menstrual Hygiene Day Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed May 28, 2025, as Menstrual Hygiene Day and
Councilmember Spriggs read the City’s proclamation.
C. Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation.
Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed June 06, 2025, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day
and read the City’s proclamation.
COMMUNITY FORUM
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There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember James requested additional information for item 7. City Manager Chirpich explained
that item 7 is a project where brick manholes and the water main on 40th Avenue will be replaced. The
project is expected to take place in 2026. The water main and manholes are old on th is stretch of road.
The funding for the sanitary sewer and manhole portion of the project will come from grant funds that
were received from the federal government. The water main replacement project would be funded by
the City. He mentioned he did not have the breakdown of the funds, but could follow up with the
Council.
Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
1. Approve April 28, 2025, Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the April 28, 2025 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
meeting minutes.
2. Approve April 22 and May 8, 2025, Strategic Planning Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the April 22 and May 8, 2025 Strategic Planning Work Session
meeting minutes.
3. Approve May 5, 2025, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the May 5, 2025, City Council Work Session meeting minutes.
4. Approve May 12, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Move to approve the May 12, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
5. Second reading of Ordinance 1713, Allowing Alcohol at City Sponsored Events.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1713, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1713, being an ordinance
amending chapter 10.201 of the Columbia Heights City code to allow the sale of alcohol at
city sponsored events, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in
the legal newspaper.
6. Professional Services for Construction Surveying and Staking for 2025 Concrete Alley
Construction Project.
MOTION: Move to approve the proposal for Construction Surveying and Staking for 2025
Concrete Alley Construction with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for an estimated cost of $38,106
appropriated from Fund 415.6400.43050.2506.
7. Approving Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids For 40th Avenue Sanitary Sewer
and Watermain, Project 2404.
MOTION: Move to Approve Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 40th Avenue
Sanitary Sewer Manhole and Water Main Replacement, City Project 2404.
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8. Presentation of Body Worn Camera Audit results to City Council.
MOTION: Move to acknowledge the receipt of the Columbia Heights Police Body Worn
Camera audit report from Lynn Lembcke Consulting dated April 28, 2025.
9. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for May
27, 2025, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
10. License Agenda.
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May 27,
2025, as presented.
11. 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 $1,288,560.02.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
12. First Reading of Ordinance 1714, Amending the City’s Rental Density Cap.
Community Development Director Forney stated at the April 7 City Council work session,
Community Development staff presented proposed edits to the City’s rental density cap
ordinance. Staff introduced several key decision points and provided a recommendation to
the Council, which is detailed in the attached staff letter from that meeting. Ultimately, the
Council supported staff’s recommendation, which is reflected in the updated ordinance
language and the accompanying internal policy for reviewing rental density cap exemption
requests.
Community Development Director Forney mentioned that Ordinance 1714 shifts the
administrative review of rental density cap exemptions to staff by outlining specific, clearly
defined examples of allowable exemptions. The ordinance is supported by an internal
policy designed to streamline the exemption process, establish clear expectations for the
Council, and guide exemption requests through a more consistent and transparent review
and appeal process. This approach also helps protect applicant privacy by reducing the
need for public hearings where individuals might otherwise have to disclose personal
information.
Community Development Director Forney noted that under this new process, staff will
have the ability to approve exemptions when applications meet the criteria and intent of
the ordinance. For applicants who do not qualify, staff will clearly communicate the
unlikelihood of approval. In cases where applications fall outside the scope of the
established criteria, staff will bring the request to the City Council with a recommendation
for approval or denial based on the individual circumstances. Recommended approvals will
be placed on the consent agenda. In cases where investors insist on consideration despite
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not meeting the ordinance’s intent, staff will actively recommend denial. All approved
exemptions will be time-limited, with a maximum term of five years. Staff recommend
approval of Resolution 1714 and welcome any suggested edits to staff's internal policy
draft.
Councilmember James asked if the annual application would be an onerous amount of
paperwork if the term were five years. Community Development Director Forney replied
that it would be a part of the workflow and would be a simple one-page application.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to waive the
reading of Ordinance No. 1714, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to set the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1714, being an ordinance amending chapter 5a, article IV
of the Columbia Heights City Code to amend the regulation of rental density for detached
single-family rental dwellings, for June 9, 2025. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
13. Consideration of a Rental Density Cap Exemption for 2308 Maiden Ln.
Community Development Director Forney stated that on May 14, 2025, the owner of 2308
Maiden Lane reached out to the Community Development Department in writing to
request an exemption from the single-family rental density cap. The property is located on
Block 184 with seven (7) single-family rentals out of 50 total single-family units and an
allotment of five (5) single-family rentals. The applicant is requesting permission to rent out
their home as a long-term investment. The owner does not own any other properties
within Columbia Heights but resides within the city. The applicant asks the City to co nsider
their request. Attached is the application that staff received.
Community Development Director Forney noted at the April 7, 2025, Council Work session,
staff presented potential amendments to the Rental Density Cap ordinance. While these
changes have not yet been adopted, it is useful to understand how this exemption would
be evaluated under the proposed revisions. Under the draft policy, this request would not
qualify for an exemption, and the applicant would be notified of the denial. Should the
applicant choose to appeal, staff would provide guidance on the appeal process.
Community Development Director Forney explained that if approved, Resolution 2025-042
would grant a temporary rental license exemption to the homeowner with a few additional
requirements. The homeowner is required to complete the license application process
within 6 months from the passage of the resolution. This puts a limit on how long it can
take to bring the house into rental compliance if needed. The temporary rental license will
be valid for one year from the date that the license is approved. This provides the
homeowner and tenant with the ability to rent the home for a full one-year lease. After the
term of the temporary license, the persons requesting a temporary license must make an
annual application to the City. No property owner shall hold a temporary rental license for
the same property for more than two consecutive years.
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Councilmember James explained that she is in favor of not having the name and details of
the owner as public information. Community Development Director Forney mentioned that
staff are trying to eliminate all identifying information except the property address to keep
names, phone numbers, and email addresses of property owners out of the public record.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember James, to waive the
reading of Resolution 2025-042, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve
Resolution 2025-042, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 2308
Maiden Ln, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. All Nays, Motion Failed 0-5.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
Councilmember James mentioned she attended the Sustainability Commission meeting, Cheers for
Beers, Art-A-Whirl in Northeast Minneapolis, a meeting with the mayor's rapid response team, the
City’s school’s expression art show, the City Staff celebration, and the books and brews event. She
added that she attended the presentation at the library for the Medtronic site proposal . She
mentioned that she signed a letter for elected officials who are standing with the mayor of Newark,
New Jersey, and against authoritarian attacks. She noted she did a five-day League of Minnesota Cities
challenge on welcoming and engaged cities.
Councilmember Buesgens stated she spoke at a MnDOT training. She mentioned that she volunteered
with Blooming Sunshine Garden. She noted she attended t he Fire Department awards dinner, the St.
Matthews musical, Tim Lund’s retirement party, the City’s strategic planning meeting, the MWMO
board meeting, the Cheers for Beers event, a tour of the Minneapolis Open Doors courthouse, the
HeightsNext planning meeting, and the wellness dinner.
Councilmember Deneen explained that she attended the Fire Department awards ceremony and the
Energy Action Plan draft feedback session. She noted she volunteered with Every Meal at Valley View
Elementary School and went to Coffee with a Cop. She stated she attended the EDA meeting, the work
session meeting, and the Council strategic planning meeting. She added that she volunteered at Cheers
for Beers. She mentioned she attended the Medtronic redevelopment meeting, the Fire Relief
Committee meeting, and the City’s Memorial Day Celebration.
Councilmember Spriggs noted he attended the Strategic Planning session, the MnDOT Complete
Streets workshop, the five-day League of Minnesota seminar, and the MAC meeting.
Mayor Márquez Simula stated she attended the HeightsNext planning meeting and volunteered at the
Cheers for Beers event. She added that she attended a couple of Rotary meetings. She announced that
the Peace Breakfast is on June 10th from 8:00-9:30 am at Murzyn Hall. Tickets are $20 per person and
$160 for a table for eight people. The proceeds go to Missions Inc. She noted that she signed onto the
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letter supporting the mayor in Newark, New Jersey. She thanked staff for their work on the Memorial
Day event for the City. She noted that it was the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and
explained that the City has come a long way since then. She mentioned that the City now has two full -
time social workers and a therapy dog and is continuing to work to support the mental health of police
officers. She added that the City desires to continue to do better.
Report of the City Manager
City Manager Chirpich announced that the wading pool at McKenna Park would be closed due to a tree
damaging the fence around the wading pool. The pool will be closed until the damage can be cleaned
up. The City-wide garage sale registration deadline is Saturday, May 31st. The City-wide garage sale is
scheduled for June 6-8. More information can be found on the City’s website. Music in the Park is
sponsored by Northeast Bank and will begin on June 4 th with Ecuador Manta. The event will take place
from 6:30-8:00 pm at Huset Park East. The details and schedule for Music in the Park are on the City’s
website.
City Manager Chirpich gave an update on the intersection of 40th Avenue and 5th Street. Public Works
crews are currently working on repairing the road due to a water main break. The City expects the
repair to be completed by the end of the week.
City Manager Chirpich provided additional information about the EPA grant that was referenced in the
Consent Agenda and noted that it is a maximum grant of $400,000 from the Federal government. It is
an 80/20 split and is only for the sanitary sewer portion of the project. The City would have to expend
a minimum of $480,000 to be eligible for the full reimbursement. The project is estimated to be
upwards of $1 million.
City Manager Chirpich mentioned that he had answers to the questions raised during the Community
Forum portion of the last Council meeting. He noted that one of the questions raised about Gould
Avenue was whether the City had a six-hour parking rule. The City has a six-hour parking rule which is
referenced in the City Code 7.205a, which states, “No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or
control in any one place upon any street or roadway for a continuous period longer than 6 hours.” Staff
find the enforcement impractical and would like to suggest some changes for the future. The
Ordinance is not a perfect situation for Gould Avenue and Peters Place, and there is room for
improvement.
City Manager Chirpich noted that there was a question about whether there was a law that says some
people do not have to register and pay for tabs for their vehicles. He explained that motor vehicle
registration and taxation are regulated by Minnesota State Chapter 168 per the Department of Public
Safety Driver and Vehicle Services. Minnesota requires all motor vehicles to be registered annually. The
State allows reciprocity agreements with some other states and territories. If residents observe parked
cars with expired tabs, they are welcome to call the non-emergency Columbia Heights police dispatch
line. Cars that have tabs that have been expired for more than 90 days can be impounded. The Police
Chief has been working with his staff who are patrolling the area to understand the law more and
expects enforcement of the rule moving forward.
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City Manager Chirpich mentioned that there was a question asking if there was sufficient parking at
Ratio Apartments. He explained that Ratio Apartments has an interior parking garage . During the
planning approval process, the parking spots were calibrated to meet the standards and calculations
that were needed. Ratio residents who wish to use the indoor parking garage are required to pay a
monthly fee in addition to their rent . He noted that there was a question that asked if there could be
an agreement with Ratio building owners to provide cheaper parking for building residents. At this
time, the City cannot require Ratio to reduce its parking lease rates. The income from parking is
essential to Ratio’s financial health for their project. The City has been able to craft development
agreements for subsequent projects that require parking to be included in the base rate of apartments.
Residents who do not want to pay for parking have been offered to park for free overnight at the City’s
municipal parking ramp. He explained that Ratio management requires a parking lease for 12 months
so that residents do not just get a parking lease in the winter.
City Manager Chirpich stated that there was a question wondering whether the City had completed an
assessment of the effects of the new parking regulations. City staff started an assessment immediately
following the implementation on January 2, 2025, and have continued to do so through April. The
report of the assessment took place during the May 5th Council work session. He added that there was
a question regarding why winter parking was not included in the work session assessment report. Staff
did not include winter parking data in the report to the Council because of the elimination of the full
lane along the north side of Gould Avenue, and the citations in the winter decreased in comparison to
last year. Staff would recommend assessing the citations for a longer period of time.
City Manager Chirpich explained that there was a question about why the Police Department was not
towing vehicles when issuing tickets. The Police Department is towing vehicles when it is allowed by
State Statute. Not all ticket parking violations are towable.
City Manager Chirpich stated there was a question about why residents had not received any
information from the City regarding parking updates or changes. Staff have used multiple methods of
communication to inform and prepare residents for the new regulations. The weekend before the new
regulations were implemented, Community Development st aff mailed flyers to each property with a
frontage of Peters Place or Gould Avenue and Reservoir Boulevard properties that share an alley
between Gould Avenue and Peters Place. On December 27th Communication staff sent a code red
neighborhood alert about the upcoming changes by phone, text, and email. On December 31st
Communication staff sent a second code red message. The Communication Department and the
Community Development Department collaborated on a website specifically for the effort and
included City-wide parking information, which can be found on the City’s website.
City Manager Chirpich noted that there was a question regarding why there were different solutions
proposed instead of permit parking. Permit parking can regulate who parks in a certain area, but not
where, like in front of a driveway, mailboxes, and trash cans. Permit parking cannot resolve concerns
about insufficient drive lane width while reducing parking to one side can do that. Permit parking is
typically a way to regulate between different uses and not densities. Permit parking would not
guarantee that a resident would be able to park outside of their home because the road is not owned
by the property owner.
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City Manager Chirpich mentioned that there was a fan noise concern from a resident. The fan noise
mitigation project began on May 19th and was completed on May 23rd. The work included moving the
fan deeper into the garage and away from the exterior wall. The fan was aimed in a different direction.
There is still electrical work that needs to be done, which will calibrate the fan speed to the
temperature of the room.
City Manager Chirpich mentioned that during the last Council meeting, there was an individual who
was representing ACEIT and had concerns related to the City’s usage of poll pads. A poll pad is used in
place of paper poll books to check in voters on election data and to see whether a voter has received
an absentee ballot or has voted absentee. Additionally, the pads help direct voters to the correct
polling place if they are at the incorrect location. Poll pads use a secure internet connection to update
voter information in real-time with the State voter registration system. If there were a situation where
the poll pads could not be utilized, there is a paper backup that is deployed by the C ity. He explained
that the poll pads are not used one day out of the year. Last year, they were used and deployed for
three elections in the City. The County can have real-time updates to reflect what is happening on
election day, which is a huge benefit. He mentioned that the individual who raised concerns noted that
the poll pad agreements came out in 2018 and felt that the County and City did not prop erly vote on
the agreement. In 2018, the County Board voted unanimously to purchase and use poll pads. The
County sent all required notifications to the State to inform them of that decision. There was no formal
vote required by the County or the City. The City is liable for the product if it is misused or damaged
while in the City’s possession. The County does not own or control the data system.
City Manager Chirpich stated that there was a resident who expressed concerns to the Council
regarding volleyball games taking place at a neighboring property. Staff from the Community
Development Department inspected the property and found some minor code violations related to the
netting to prevent balls from leaving the area. Enforcement is underway. He noted that police have
responded to several complaints at the location to investigate concerns related to the volleyball
games. There have not been any citations issued.
Mayor Márquez Simula thanked City Manager Chirpich for addressing each individual question instead
of simply providing a summary. She expressed her appreciation that City Manager Chirpich did not
include the winter data for Gould Avenue and Peters Place , since there is not enough data to compare
and provide a full answer. She added that there was not a lot of snow during the winter, which makes
it difficult to see the issues that trucks had in trying to get through the area.
Mayor Márquez Simula noted that people are allowed to play volleyball in the City, but there are noise
Ordinances in place. She encouraged community members to call the Police Department or the City to
address noise or parking concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried 5-0.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:06 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Mayor
Amáda Márquez Simula
Councilmembers
Connie Buesgens
Rachel James
Justice Spriggs
Laurel Deneen
City Manager
Aaron Chirpich
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, June 02, 2025
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Council President James at 6:00pm.
Present: Councilmember Buesgens, Councilmember Deneen, Councilmember James.
Absent: Mayor Márquez Simula, Councilmember Spriggs.
Also Present: Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Mitch Forney, Community
Development Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director; Erik Johnston, Deputy Police Chief; Joe
Kloiber, Finance Director; Matt Markham, Police Chief; Dan O’Brien, Fire Chief; Brad Roddy, Assistant
Fire Chief; Will Rottler, Communications Coordinator; Chris Bower, MNDOT; Kyle Brasser, Lincoln
Projects.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Group Ice Breaker: What is your favorite summer activity?
Council President James led the group in an Ice Breaker.
2. MnDOT: Layout Recommendations for Central Ave. (Cont. from April 7 and May 5, 2025).
Public Works Director Hansen introduced MNDOT’s Chris Bower and recapped the items
that the council has come to consensus on based on the April and May presentations and
moving forward as far as design. Bower reconfirmed that there would need to be a
resolution for closing Reservoir Blvd, and that the council is comfortable with proceeding
with roundabouts. Additionally, he clarified that the recommendation from MNDOT is a
single northbound lane, so that parking lot entrances for businesses are not negatively
impacted. He understands that there is not currently a full consensus from the council on
how to proceed with the design and plans to come back to the council with two options.
Additionally, Bower stated that he will continue conversations with the City of Hilltop
regarding the potential for a single north bound lane. Bowers highlighted the need for
continuing community engagement related to the work on Central, and also spoke to the
informational program MNDOT has to help businesses impacted by construction to
continue to thrive.
Councilmember Buesgens stated her concerns with a bus lane; that they will be used by
passing vehicles and there would not be enough enforcement to prevent dangerous
activity from occurring.
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Councilmember Deenen would like to have bus lanes on both sides up until the
roundabouts.
Councilmember James would like to see there being two lanes until the roundabout, with
one of those lanes being dedicated to BRT.
Councilmember Spriggs’ comments were read for attendees in his absence. He is in support
of single lane throughout the city. He has the same concerns about the BRT lane and
pedestrian safety as Councilmember Buesgens.
Mayor Márquez Simula comments were read for attendees in her absence. She would like
there to be consensus so that MNDOT does not need to design two scenarios.
Councilmember James stated that she supports the two lanes to continue, with one
dedicated to buses.
Director Hansen clarified that currently it seems that the council is split 3/2 on how to
proceed. The council would like Bower to return for a work session meeting report on
public feedback in late summer or early fall.
3. 800 53rd (Medtronic Site) Development Check In.
Community Development Director Mitch Forney introduced the item, as well as the status
of bringing the project to the planning commission and the council. Additionally, he
introduced Kyle Brasser from Lincoln Communities.
Councilmember James asked Brasser what feedback was gained from the informational
meeting that was held last week with the community at the library.
Brasser stated that he appreciated the feedback related to the connectivity to the park and
lake. The team also understood the concern for increased traffic going to the site and
confirmed that there was a traffic study that will take place as part of the EAW that is
coming up. He felt that the community was very excited about the town homes. He does
plan on meeting with the MWMO regarding their plans related to Sullivan Lake.
Councilmember James stated that she is in favor of the proposed plan if the townhomes
remain as part of the project as proposed.
Councilmember Deneen inquired about what the status was regarding the townhome s and
market rate apartment buildings. She is glad that they are including a traffic study, and she
inquired about the impact on the roundabout that would be included in the MNDOT
reconstruction.
Brasser clarified that currently there are two groups who are interested in the townhome
site.
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Councilmember Buesgens inquired about how many people attended last week’s
community meeting. Additionally, she is looking forward to seeing what the soil samples
are under the parking area and the plans to include solar panels into the project design.
Councilmember Buesgens also added that she would like to see the MWMO partner with
the developer for tree trenches.
Brasser stated that there were about 60 people in attendance spread between the three
sessions. He also added that the design plans currently include having solar panels on the
roof of the buildings.
Councilmember James stated that she feels that this is a great example of what the council
was hoping for in the design elements. She would be ready to move forward with the MMB
Bonding. She is ready to answer any other questions the developer has for the Council.
Brasser emphasized to the council that the impervious surface variance would be an
important item for council approval. They will be making significant improvements to
rainwater, and the park and partnering with the MWMO.
4. Axon Contract Renewal.
Police Chief Markham introduced the topic and played informational videos related to the
increased capabilities of the Axon AI Era Plan and Draft One Report Writing. Chief Markham
highlighted the current contract, and that it expires in one year . Not only has there been an
increase in the number of officers authorized but this contract will include having a code
enforcement officer, and the language interpreting component would also be available to
the code enforcement officer.
Councilmember James inquired about the impact that the upgrades would have on privacy
and voiced her concerns regarding the significant cost increase. She would like to know
what can be done to reduce the impact on the budget. Councilmember Deneen also
inquired about the confidentiality of AI information and the training that would occur.
Markham clarified that one of the biggest advantages to Axon is how it handles private
data / CIGS. He also clarified that this is a contract that would have come up for renewal
next year and that there would be the opportunity to scaffold in the existing public safety
funding money to offset the costs.
The council consensus was that there was a benefit to use the remaining public safety
funding money to offset some of the cost of contract. However, there was concern
regarding the ongoing costs and ways to make sure that there are minimal tax increases
needed.
5. Fire Department Fee for Service Updates.
Fire Chief O’Brien introduced the topic and the need to bring the city code up to date
related to fees for service. He further clarified that the updates proposed allow for the
ability to charge for a service, not that an automatic charge for service would occur. A lot of
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the updated proposals are tied to state statutes, as well as the FEMA standard for billing.
This is the first step in bringing the procedure and policy up to date regarding service fees.
The consensus of the council was to move forward with this item for a first reading at the
June 9, 2025 meeting.
6. Fire Department and Community Development Fee Schedule Updates.
Fire Chief O’Brien introduced the item to the council and the importance of updating the
fees for operational and construction permits related to the upcoming implementation of
Tyler permitting.
Councilmember Spriggs concerns were read into the record by Councilmember James. He
stated that he would like to see an increase in the fees related to the sale of fireworks.
Fire Chief O’Brien stated that although the city fee is on the lower side of average, the city
cannot make money from issuing a permit. The fees are intended to recover staff time to
process the application.
City Manager Chirpich additionally clarified that there would need to be a direct
connection related to the fee charged and the work completed by staff. The fee cannot be
punitive in nature.
The council consensus was that this item would move forward for the Consent Agenda at
the June 9th 2025 meeting.
7. Plumbing Repair Program to Enable Water Meter Installation with City Cost Recovery
from Property Owners.
Public Works Director Hansen introduced the item and update on the current status of the
water meter change outs. The city is at a 98% completion rate with water meter change
outs, and one of the barriers to completion is that there are some homeowners who can
not afford to have internal plumbing work completed to facilitate the change out. There
are approximately thirty properties where there is a financial burden for this additional
work to be completed. Director Hansen informed the council that there is already a process
in place for assessing costs related to curb stop projects, and they would like to proceed
with access the plumbing costs in a similar manner.
Finance Director Kloiber clarified the assessing process and that the one-year accessing
costs is actually spread out over about two years when considering the time frame for the
assessments to occur.
Councilmember James stated that she was very glad that there was a compassionate plan
in place to get to compliance on this issue. The consensus of the council was to move
forward with the process as outlined in the packet.
Director Hansen also informed the council that there was only one lead service found in
the city so far in the replacement process. There are approximately 60 galvanized pipe
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services, and these households have been informed about the options for moving the
property into standard compliance.
8. Xcel Energy Partners in Energy – Energy Action Plan.
City Planner Andrew Boucher introduced the item to the Council and elaborated on th e
activity that the program had accomplished and the plan for the city to move forward with
the action points suggested.
Councilmember James stated that she appreciated the level of engagement that occurred
with the community. She would like to invite the Partners in Energy Team to attend the
meeting and have this item on the “Items for Consideration” portion of the agenda.
Councilmember Deneen thanked City Planner Boucher for the work that he did with the
program and bringing it to the council for approval.
9. Community Connector Position for 2026.
Communications and Engagement Coordinator Will Rottler introduced the topic to the
Council and highlighted the programs early success. He stated that staff’s recommendation
would be to see the position continued through 2025/2026.
City Manager Chirpich stated that the program was very beneficial to the community and
there have been a lot of positive interactions and connections that have been made.
Community Development Director Forney also elaborated on the benefit of the work that
was being done with the Community Development Department and the Community
Connector Position. The complex topics related to building permits and connecting with
new businesses has been easier to communicate with the Spanish speaking community
connector position.
Councilmember James inquired about the amount of time spent connecting with the
community and the balance of translating materials. She would like to see additional funds
allocated if needed. The council consensus was that we want to move forward with the
program for 2026.
10. Purchase of SACA Building.
City Manager Chirpich introduced the item and included information on the impact to the
2026 budget that would need to be considered if the city proceeded with the purchase of
the SACA Building. City Manager Chirpich clarified for the council that SACA has had a land
lease agreement with the City since 1999, and the terms of the lease were scheduled to
terminate in 2029. There have been previous appraisals done on this property by each
party but currently SACA and the city have been partnering on a plan to complete a new
appraisal. This process has occurred in consultation with the City Attorney to bring forward
the purchase of the property at fair market value.
City Manager Chirpich clarified that he is currently trying to balance the impact on the
budget, and a portion of this money should be built into the 2026 budget . The city does not
want to purchase the building until SACA has fully moved from the building and that may
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not occur until the middle of 2026. City Manager Chirpich stated that he has signed the
contract to complete the appraisal and will keep the council updated on the process
11. Council Corner.
Status of Legislative Session and Public Works Bonding
Councilmember Buesgens inquired about the status of the funding for the Public Works
Building construction.
City Manager Chirpich stated that there are currently requests for funding that have been
made at both the state and federal level. Conversations are also being had related to
moving forward with the project without state and federal funding.
The council would like an update on this topic after the conclusion of the state’s 2025
legislative session at a future work session.
Jamboree Parade Assignments.
City Manager Chirpich introduced the topic and the proposed plan for the council to
participate in the parade. The parade planning committee reached out to find out where
the council would be in the parade and city staff will send an email response.
Monthly Calendar Sharing / Monthly Event Notification, Attendance and Past Event
Updates.
Calendar events for the month of June were reviewed. Discussion was had about the
upcoming Joint School Board Meeting on June 30th. The council consensus was that they
would appreciate information about the shared projects that the school district and city
are currently collaborating on.
Monthly Proclamations and Meeting Guests.
Councilmember James will invite the Silverwood Park Juneteenth organizers to attend the
June 9, 2025 meeting to receive the proclamation.
There was also conversation around inviting EDA Commissioner Dibba to accept the
immigrant heritage proclamation, as well as the President of the CH Pride Committee to
accept the pride proclamation.
Youth Commission Updates
Communications and Engagement Coordinator Rottler informed the council that there
would be an application for approval on the consent agenda at the June 9, 2025 meeting.
Additional updates were proposed to increase engagement, including bringing an
amendment of the City Code to the June 9, 2025 meeting for the council to review updated
dates for membership.
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ADJOURNMENT
Council President James adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:55pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 01, 2025
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Wolfe.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Jeffrey Johnson, Dirk Schmitz, Karl Rehfuss, Paul Moses, Clara Wolfe, and John
Gianoulis
Commissioners absent: Ahmed Maameri
Also present: Andrew Boucher, City Planner; Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant; Mitch Forney,
Community Development Director; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Brenna Jansen, Community and Economic
Development Intern; Laurel Deneen, Council Liaison.
1. Oath of Office/Introductions
Boucher asked the new commissioners to introduce themselves. Schmitz explained that he is a
fifth-generation resident of Columbia Heights. Rehfuss stated he has lived in the City for three
years. Johnson mentioned he raised his kids in the City.
2. Overview of Boards and Commissions/Orientation
Ion explained that the Community Development team is there to support the Planning
Commissioners. She added that she is there to help if there are any concerns or questions
regarding procedures. She reviewed what makes a good member of the Planning Commission,
which includes coming to meetings on time, and reviewing the information provided by the staff to
make informed decisions.
Boucher mentioned that staff provided the commissioners with an orientation PowerPoint that
contains the League of Minnesota Cities guide on the role of a Planning Commissioner.
3. Election of Planning Commission Officers
Boucher explained that Officer Elections are held on an annual basis. In order for a member to be
considered for an officer position, they must be nominated by another Planning Commission
member or nominate themselves. The election process will include Commission members providing
all nominations for the Chairperson of the Planning Commission. A vote is taken and counted
individually for each nominated member. The member with the most votes is declared the
Chairperson of the Planning Commission by the Staff Liaison. The same process will occur for the
Vice Chair and the Secretary/Treasurer.
Boucher asked for nominations for the Chair of the Planning Commission. Gianoulis nominated
Wolfe.
Motion by Gianoulis, seconded by Moses, to elect Wolfe as Chair of the Planning Commission. All
ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Boucher asked for nominations for the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Wolfe nominated
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Gianoulis.
Motion by Wolfe, seconded by Moses, to elect Gianoulis as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.
All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Boucher asked for nominations for the Secretary/Treasurer. Wolfe nominated Moses.
Motion by Wolfe, seconded by Johnson, to elect Moses as Secretary/Treasurer of the Planning
Commission. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Approval of February 4, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Gianoulis, seconded by Rehfuss, to approve the minutes from the meeting of February 4,
2025. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Discussion on Zoning Updates and Districts
Forney explained that staff would like to present a number of work session items and encouraged the
commissioners to share their thoughts and opinions.
Jansen explained staff have been discussing ongoing challenges associated with the commercial
districts defined within the City’s Zoning and Development Ordinance, especially the Limited Business
District (LB). The Limited Business District is currently comprised of separat e clusters that are not
uniform in character, use, or characteristics. Since the district is so spread out and inconsistent, staff is
presenting this information to the Commission for discussion on how the Limited Business District
could better fit the Comprehensive Plan, how to support and guide the LB District by identifying
existing components of LB that are barriers to future development. The City’s Commercial Zoning
Districts are described as follows:
• (D) LB, Limited Business District provides appropriate locations for limited retail sales and
services for convenience of adjacent residential neighborhoods along collector or arterial
roadways near residential neighborhoods, arranged and designed to be a functional and
harmonious part of the neighborhood, and accessible by public sidewalks or trails as well as by
roadways.
o Multiple-family housing is a permitted use in the LB, but single-family housing is not
permitted unless it is accessory to commercial use.
• (E) GB, General Business District provides appropriate locations for general retail sales, services
and other commercial developments that benefit from proximity to other commercial uses and
are located away from residential neighborhoods, along arterial roadways and are accessible
primarily by automobile.
o GB does not allow for housing as a use, and there has been a City policy of purchasing
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functionally obsolete single-family houses in this district along Central Avenue for future
redevelopment. Medtronic and the Rainbow redevelopment sites anticipate high-
density housing in the form of multifamily housing and townhouses.
• (F) CBD, Central Business District provides for the development and redevelopment of the
established downtown core, including a mix of retail, financial, office, service, and
entertainment uses; residential units are allowed within this district when located above a first -
floor commercial use.
Boucher noted there are two primary concerns related to legal nonconformity in the Limited Business
District:
• Commercial uses in the Limited Business District have off-street parking requirements, but
these parcels’ lot sizes are not large enough to accommodate the required parking spaces. This
legal nonconformity limits commercial growth on LB parcels such as 1601 37th Avenue NE, 604
40th Avenue NE, etc.
• Single-family housing is not permitted in the Limited Business District, but almost half of the
parcels zoned as LB were grandfathered in when the district was created and are currently
being used as single-family homes. Most of the nonconforming single-family homes in LB are in
the 40th Avenue or University Avenue clusters. Single-family homes make up 78% of the LB
parcels on 40th Avenue and 33% of the LB parcels on University Avenue.
Jansen displayed a zoning map for the commissioners.
Boucher reviewed the description of design districts.
• 40th Avenue District (mostly composed of LB zoned properties) combining housing with
intuitions such as City Hall and smaller commercial businesses.
o Single-story commercial buildings set back 5-10 feet from the sidewalk; housing is
predominantly single-family, although additional townhome and multi-family is
envisioned.
• Highway District (mostly General Business zoned properties) extends along Central Avenue
from 42nd Avenue north to the City boundary; this segment has a distinctly different character
than the CBD.
o Most buildings are set far back from the street behind large parking lots or along
frontage roads. Central Avenue is a six-lane highway through most of this area, and the
road width and traffic speeds combine to make the area less pedestrian-friendly.
• Central Business District extends from 37th to 42nd Avenues and include several historic or
architecturally interesting buildings. Most office and storefront buildings meet the sidewalk,
while shopping centers and franchise buildings are set back behind parking lots with diverse
architectural styles.
o New multifamily housing has been developed; several off-street ramps help to reduce
the need for surface parking and recent streetscape improvements have enhanced the
pedestrian character of this district.
• 40th Avenue contains 42 LB parcels along 40th Avenue between Washington St and Jackson St,
operating most similarly to a transitional zone. They are surrounded by General Business
parcels to the east and Central Business parcels to the west. Of the 42 parcels in this stretch ,
the majority (32) are currently used for single-family housing, one (1) for a church, and the
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remaining properties are used for commercial purposes.
• Central Avenue has three separate clusters of LB parcels located along Central Ave nue between
42nd Avenue and 45th Avenue, with other parcels on these blocks zoned General Business, and
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map indicates all should be commercial. For
the sake of cohesion along this corridor and to comply with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, it
would make sense to rezone these LB parcels as General Business. However, nine of these
parcels currently contain housing (seven single-family, two multifamily), which is not a
permitted use in the General Business District. The City has already purchased 4416 Central
Avenue (single-family home) for redevelopment and has an established policy for purchasing
functionally obsolete single-family houses in the GB District.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Johnson asked what was happening with the property taxes for the homes in the LB District. Boucher
replied that it would be a valuable thing to know in order to see what the consequences are of the
changes.
Gianoulis asked if the goal for changing the zoning to Limited Business was to promote business
growth. Boucher replied that he could not speak to why the single-family homes were taken out of the
district, but it was intended for smaller businesses to serve the neighborhoods. Forney added that the
Limited Business District exemplifies how zoning can be used to future-proof an area.
Jansen explained there are several clusters containing most of the parcels zoned as LB, the Commission
is urged to consider challenges and potential future direction of LB parcels within the context of these
clusters and their surrounding land uses.
• University Avenue
• 40th Avenue
• Central Avenue
• Stinson Boulevard
• 37th Avenue
Jansen noted that University Avenue is comprised of LB parcels located between General Business
parcels to the north and R2 parcels to the south. Six residential parcels and a General Business parcel
separate the LB parcels on this stretch. Of the 24 LB parcels, eight (8) are currently used for single-
family housing, 15 for multifamily housing, and one (1) for a church. Staff recommend considering the
future of this segment during the reconstruction of University Avenue and the 2050 Comprehensive
Planning process. Staff recommends considering the future of the segment during the reconstruction
of University Avenue and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan cycle. She asked the commissioners to
consider what the transition from University Avenue to the surrounding area will look like in the
future.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Schmitz mentioned the University Avenue LB cluster should be its own district since there is no direct
University Avenue access.
Moses asked what the construction plans were for University Avenue. Forney replied MnDOT revealed
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preliminary plans and is looking at roundabouts as the main change to University Avenue. Moses
mentioned that his understanding was that there would be more pedestrian crossings throughout the
corridor. He asked if there is an expectation that there would be more pedestrian traffic in the
commercial district as well. Forney replied that there would be the same amount of pedestrian traffic.
Wolfe asked what the plans were for the west side of University Avenue in Fridley, since it is mostly
residential. Forney replied that it warrants consideration since the majority of the area is multifamily.
He added that he is not sure what Fridley’s Comprehensive Plan is for the area.
Schmitz mentioned that a portion of 45th Avenue is owned by Fridley and wondered how that would
affect the City if the road is a shared road. Boucher replied that he would look into the road and bring
the findings back to the commission.
Gianoulis asked if the frontage road could be made more pedestrian-friendly, and keep University
Avenue could be kept for vehicles.
Johnson asked if there was interest in commercializing University Avenue in the same way that Central
Avenue is commercialized. Boucher replied that he did not know if there was a desire to do that , since
it is a hodgepodge of uses in the area and does not have a defined characteristic.
Jansen stated that 40th Avenue contains 42 LB parcels along 40th Avenue between Washington Street
and Jackson Street, operating most similarly to a transitional zone. They are surrounded by General
Business parcels to the east and Central Business parcels to the west. Of the 42 parcels in th e stretch,
the majority (32) are currently used for single-family housing, one (1) for a church, and the remaining
properties are used for commercial purposes. She asked what the role of housing in the LB district was
and how the reconstruction of 40th Avenue would influence that vision.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Moses mentioned he would like to see 40th Avenue be more pedestrian-friendly, since it sounds like it
will be a Limited Business District.
Wolfe mentioned 40th Avenue has the potential to feel “old timey” and like a main street. She agreed
with Moses’ comments regarding having it be more pedestrian-friendly so that the neighborhood feels
more comfortable walking to the businesses. She added that many of the homes have a storefront
characteristic and would like to preserve that characteristic in the area. Johnson agreed.
Boucher explained that Central Avenue is meant to handle vehicle traffic . One of the goals of the
Central Avenue reconstruction is to limit direct land use. He agreed that 40th Avenue is the City’s main
street.
Jansen wondered if it would serve 40th Avenue to have an off-street parking district there.
Jansen stated Central Avenue has three separate clusters of LB parcels located along Central Avenue
between 42nd Avenue and 45th Avenue, with other parcels on these blocks zoned General Business,
and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map indicates all should be commercial. For the
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sake of cohesion along this corridor and to comply with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, it would make
sense to rezone these LB parcels as General Business. However, nine of these parcels currently contain
housing (seven single-family, two multifamily), which is not a permitted use in the General Business
District. The City has already purchased 4416 Central Avenue (single-family home) for redevelopment
and has an established policy for purchasing functionally obsolete single-family houses in the GB
District. 800 53rd Avenue NE was recently re-guided to allow for the use of multifamily housing and
townhouse development in GB. She asked the commissioners if multifamily housing should be an
allowed use in the GB District.
Boucher added that when they did a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Medtronic site, they had
to change the Comprehensive Plan to allow for residential. The two redevelopment projects will
include multifamily. He wondered if multifamily should be allowed in two of the three business
districts and if it should be consistent with where the redevelopment projects are going.
Jansen noted that the Stinson Boulevard block contains 6 parcels being used for multifamily housing
and 1 parcel with an empty commercial building. The parcels are located across the street from a
mixed residential and commercial block in St. Anthony. The cluster would be relatively easy to rezone
as R3, so it is worth considering whether the LB zoning serves the future vision for this block.
Jansen explained that 37th Avenue includes two small parcels on the corner of 37th Avenue NE and
Johnson St NE are zoned LB. The two parcels are surrounded by R-2A parcels in Columbia Heights and
across the street from single-family homes in Minneapolis zoned for residential and light commercial
uses in mixed-use buildings. 1529 37th Avenue currently holds a business, but 1601 37th Avenue is
currently vacant. It was previously used as office space and can only be used as a medical/dental clinic,
office, professional studio/service, or retail sales. Both lots are legally nonconforming because they do
not meet the minimum lot area requirements, and 1601 37th is below the minimum width.
Jansen stated the primary questions for the commission and staff to consider are:
1) Does the Limited Business District, in the present condition, function as a distinct zoning
district.
2) Is the Limited Business District serving the City effectively as it is currently written or are there
shared characteristics that should be defined within that zoning district or the design
guidelines?
3) What clusters does the Limited Business District suit best? Should any of these clusters be
rezoned?
Jansen noted that from staff’s perspective, the transitional character described by the Limited Business
District is most closely aligned with current conditions on University Avenue and 40th Avenue. Staff are
contemplating how the LB zone might be edited to better encompass the vision for University Ave nue
and 40th Avenue. Two land use and redevelopment goals from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan are
particularly relevant to this conversation:
• Create a redevelopment plan for the 40th Avenue Corridor.
o Assemble a redevelopment plan for 40th Avenue NE to provide for increased
neighborhood commercial development and protect existing residential properties as
appropriate
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• Enhance the image and viability of the University Avenue corridor while providing opportunities
for transit-related uses.
o Coordinate efforts when redevelopment opportunities arise along University Avenue.
Jansen mentioned the commission could consider how they envisioned the corridors to be developed
in the future.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Rehfuss mentioned that the City should allow and push for more multifamily housing , which could spur
more economic development in those areas. Wolfe added that Central Avenue makes sense to have
multifamily housing on it since there is a bus line and options for food and employment.
Wolfe expressed her concern regarding changing some of the parking requirements. She gave an
example of changing the parking requirements somewhere, and then a high-density business moving
in, and neighborhoods getting irritated because there are a lot of cars parked in front of houses.
Schmitz asked how places of worship would fit into parking or zoning requirements for any of the
locations. Boucher replied that similar language from the Central Business District could be used. The
Central Business District says any residential use has to have an explicit parking requirement. Places of
worship are required to provide a transportation management plan. He added that any institution that
would go in would need to show the City a plan on how they will handle traffic.
Moses asked if places of worship were considered Limited Business District or Central Business District.
He asked if parking for places of worship is based on the number of parking lots. Forney replied that it
is based on the district. He explained that off-street parking is not allowed in the Commercial Districts.
Boucher mentioned that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies the need to create a development
plan for 40th Avenue and University Avenue corridors. Staff have identified that business districts
should have some multifamily housing to a degree.
Gianoulis mentioned that he likes the idea of dropping the parking requirement on 40 th Avenue
because it would encourage development. He added he is in favor of multifamily along Central Avenue ,
and it would not be out of character for the area . He noted he is not against dropping the parking
requirements for the Limited Business District, but would need to look into it more.
Schmitz asked if the southwest corner of University Avenue would still be zoned industrial. He asked
how parking would affect that type of business and location. Boucher replied that staff are not
proposing any changes to the Industrial District currently. There will not be any changes to parking
requirements in the Industrial District right now.
Jansen explained a possible solution to the constraints of off-street parking on LB parcels is to remove
off-street parking requirements for commercial uses in the LB district. In all of Columbia Heights except
the Central Business District, off-street parking minimums are determined based on the parcel’s actual
use. The Central Business District has been designated an off-street parking district, meaning off-street
parking is not required except for residential uses. If the Limited Business District was designated an
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off-street parking district, street parking might serve 40th Avenue and 37th Avenue well, but would
create complications in other LB clusters:
• University Avenue: Does not currently allow street parking or have a sidewalk. Commercial uses
without parking lots would rely on side streets, raising accessibility and safety concerns.
• 40th Avenue: Currently, street parking and sidewalks are available on both sides of the street.
Removing off-street parking requirements might be viable in this cluster, but the presence of
Greater Life Church at 4000 Quincy St NE raises the question of whether institutional uses
should be required to offer off-street parking in off-street parking districts, since they attract
large numbers of people at the same time.
• Central Avenue: The LB parcels on Central Avenue are in an area that does not have street
parking, so removing their off-street parking requirement would mean businesses there would
have neither street parking nor off-street parking minimums.
• Stinson Boulevard: All parcels currently have parking lots, but this block does not allow street
parking. If any of the buildings are converted to commercial use, removing the off-street
parking requirement would allow them to remove their parking lots without being served by
street parking.
• 37th Avenue: Street parking is not available directly in front of either building on 37th Avenue
because of their position on street corners, but customers could park further away on 37 th
Avenue, or on Johnson Street sidewalks are available on the other side of 37th Avenue in
Minneapolis.
Forney mentioned that typically, a Planning Commission will have a project presented to them, and
then the project moves on. He explained that staff would like to take the opportunity to get feedback
from the commissioners because they all live in the City and staff want to hear their perspective. He
expressed his appreciation for the input the commission provided to staff. He added that staff would
take the input and continue to do more research to bring back to the commission to consider.
Wolfe thanked staff for putting the information together. She added that the conversation has been
useful in order to understand the different district areas.
Boucher mentioned some other items to consider, including LED signage. Staff brought forth changes
to the City Sign Code in a previous meeting and noticed that Dynamic LED signage, signs that display a
changing message every so often, require a Conditional Use Permit and are only allowed on monument
signs/existing pylon signs. Staff does not have examples of conditions that the Planning Commission or
City Council could add, but these signs are typically regulated by limits on the maximum area,
frequency of message change, and maximum illumination. Additionally, cities are prohibited from
regulating signage based on message content. Staff would like the Planning Commission to consider
what type of neighborhood input is sought and if there are any conditions that could be added; if the
Commission cannot come up with reasonable conditions unrelated to message content, then staff
recommends bringing a future amendment forward to make Dynamic LED signage a permitted use.
Wolfe asked if there was a sound condition on signs. Boucher replied that it would be covered under
prohibited signage. He added that he was pretty sure that there was something included that signs
cannot make noise.
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Wolfe asked if there has been a sign proposal had to go through the public hearing process. Forney
replied that the most recent one was at the liquor store. The liquor store is in the only district that
allows for message board signs.
Moses asked if there were any standards for the frequency of light strobing. Boucher replied that no
flashing lights are allowed.
Gianoulis mentioned he thought it was a great idea to change it to permitted use.
Councilmember Deneen welcomed the new Planning Commission members. She thanked the staff for
leading the discussion. Wolfe added her appreciation for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rehfuss, seconded by Moses to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant
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A COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Approved
6/4/2025
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wished to attend could do so in-person, or via Microsoft Teams at columbiaheightsmn.gov/join-a-meeting and entering
Meeting ID 271 987 908 772 and passcode T2uo3T8N at the scheduled meeting time. For questions, please call the library at 763-706-3690.
The meeting was called to order in the Library Community Room by Melanie Magidow at 5:35pm.
Members present: Melanie Magidow; Olga Herrera; Theresa Strike; Amina Maameri; Chris Polley; Amáda Márquez Simula
(City Council Liaison). Members remotely present: N/A. Members absent: N/A. Others present: Renee Dougherty (Library
Director); Nick Olberding (Board Secretary); Aaron Chirpich (City Manager). Public present: N/A.
1. An amended agenda was approved with the addition of a Statement from City Manager Aaron Chirpich.
a. Aaron Chirpich introduced himself to the Library Board and thanked them for their service to the City. He
assured them that City Administration was taking seriously the situation involving a hateful, racist outburst
directed at a Parks/Rec Commissioner during a recent meeting’s community forum. Aaron has been
speaking to the League of Minnesota Cities and the City Attorney; with the help of other city staff, they’re
collaborating on plans to properly confront and de-escalate any similar incidents at city events/meetings
while considering safety, freedom of speech, and other relevant factors. Their hope is to put together
clear guidelines and have training sessions for board/commissioners, liaisons, and staff on how to properly
handle similar situations. The City is committed to being welcoming, diverse, and inclusive while standing
behind commissioners, staff, residents, and visitors who face hatred and bigotry!
2. Annual Election of Board Officers: The Board members briefly expressed their interest and/or indifference to
being Chair/Vice-Chair for the next year; in the end Chris nominated Melanie as Chair and Theresa as Vice-Chair
for the coming year. A Motion was made to elect Melanie Magidow as Chair of the Library Board, and Theresa
Strike as the Vice-Chair, it was seconded and all in favor.
3. The Minutes of the April 2, 2025, Library Board Meeting were moved and approved.
4. Review of 2025 Operating Budget: 32.88% of the year and 29.52% of the budget expended.
a. Repair & Maintenance (44000): Front-end spending on annual maintenance contracts.
Community Forum: Opportunity for public input. No correspondence and no public in attendance. The CHPL website
now has a contact form to submit questions or concerns: https://chplmn.org/board
New Business:
5. Art Exhibit Application: The Board reviewed the included application submitted by Julie Marckel on behalf of
Change Narrative for an art exhibition in the Library Community Room; the description being a series of paintings
related to their project Resilient Landscapes for Reimagined Futures about cross generational stories of
environmental justice and climate change. The group would install and insure the artwork in the Library’s
Community Room with the knowledge that it is a public space, and the art is not to be sold on the grounds. We
will partner with the group on a kick-off event in conjunction with the exhibit. A MOTION to approve Julie
Marckel’s art exhibit application was made and unanimously approved.
6. General Discussion of 2026 Budget: Library Director, Renee Doughtery, opened the discussion on the upcoming
2026 Budget as a prompt for the Library Board to share their thoughts and ideas on priorities to include in budget
planning.
a. With the loss of the 21st Century Learning Center Grant (shared by the Library, Parks/Rec, and ISD-13) we
have about ~$10,000 less to spend on youth programming, but we will try to stretch the budget as far as
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possible to make up the difference and not diminish our programming. The Board asked whether the
Foundation could help make up this loss, but they have already committed to 3 yearly installments to
cover part of the parking lot expansion costs.
b. Maintaining our current service hours was a priority mentioned by Renee; there have been some tough
staffing weeks due to illness and not having a large staff with back-up capacity, so it’s probably not
feasible to extend hours more. Full-time staff have been flexible about modifying schedules to cover
evenings when part-time staff are unavailable. Regarding part-time staffing, shifts, and coverage, Renee is
working on solutions, but budget changes are not necessarily the issue.
c. A library friends book sale was brought up as a supplemental revenue source. Renee said our year-round
sale cart has been performing better than any of our recent book sale events so this will be ongoing.
d. The print versus digital idea came up; we will continue utilizing both, but Columbia Heights has a lower-
than-average adoption rate. Digital accounts for < 25% of our item circulation, and CHPL’s digital
circulation accounts for <5% of the county’s digital circulation according to Anoka County Library statistics.
e. Language Collections are actively growing, but there is not a dedicated budget item for specific languages;
the print collection budget for a typical budget year is ~$50,000. Currently youth have a larger world
language collection, but youth /adult collections will continue growing; additional vendors would help. The
Board mentioned periodicals in other languages as well. The Libby eLibrary also has a selection of non-
English titles, but they need to be searched for, and it may be difficult to find for a non-English
reader…instructions or tutorial video translated in other languages would be helpful.
Director’s Update:
7. March Board Report: Provided as an FYI.
a. MN Attorney General’s Clean Slate Program was a successful event garnering over 200 attendees seeking
criminal record expungement. Keith Ellison was in attendance to kick-off the event.
b. The Metro HRA Housing Voucher Waitlist Application was open April 9-16 with representatives onsite
several days to assist applicants in person.
c. It’s time again to review library policies and it was agreed that due to the situation at the Parks/Rec
meeting addressed earlier, a good idea would be to start with the Behavior Policy.
8. Board Books:
a. Melanie: Eleanor and the Cold War Ellen Yardley; Safiyyah’s War Hiba Noor Khan
b. Chris: Heck (graphic novel) Zander Cannon; Dragon Painter William Worthington (streaming on Kanopy)
c. Aaron: F*ck Your Feelings: Master Your Mind, End Self-Doubt, and Become a More Significant Human Ryan
Munsey (CHPD Roll Call Podcast guest—Episode 22)
d. Amina: Pachinko Min Jin Lee
e. Renee: The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on
Earth Zoë Schlanger
f. Amáda: Plastic People (documentary) Ben Addelman/Ziya Tong (Public Screening @ CHPL, June 12, 6:30pm)
g. Theresa: Babel, or the Necessity of Violence R.F. Kuang
h. Nick: The Rainfall Market You Yeong-Gwang
i. Olga: Solito: A Memoir Javier Zamora
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas P. Olberding
Recording Secretary, CHPL Board of Trustees
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Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE
February 26, 2025
MINUTES
Call to Order/Roll Call
Andrea Ostergaard called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Members present: Teresa Eisenbise, Andrew Macko, Avery Metzger, Andrea Ostergaard; Brian Timm
Staff present: Tim Lund, Public Works Parks Foreperson; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Deanna Saefke,
Recreation Secretary; Connie Buesgens, Council Liaison; Will Rottler, Communications and Engagement Coordinator
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Columbia Heights Parks & Recreation Department is to foster a healthy, inclusive
community by providing a diverse park system and recreational opportunities that enhance the quality
of life for people of all ages while fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship for future generations.
Community Forum
None at this time.
Consent Agenda
Eisenbise asked what the purchase for a fish magnet is used for. She wishes that she had one. Lund replied staff recently
used it to get a key out of a gate valve that broke. Eisenbise asked what the Green Expo is. Lund replied the Green Expo
is a trade conference with all the green organizations for cemeteries, cities, schools, and parks with a focus on the
maintenance side for those groups. There were classes, speakers, and vendors from all over the country. Eisenbise asked
how many staff attended. Lund replied that two staff attended three days, and all of the parks staff attended at least
one day.
Motion by Eisenbise, second by Timm, to approve the consent agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Letters and Requests
Letter of appreciation for the discounted rental of John P Murzyn Hall from the Tvislaamaa organization. Saefke
indicated the organization is located north on Central Avenue in Fridley. This group used the hall one year ago for the
same event. They wanted to express their appreciation.
Old Business
Park Passport discussion. Saefke reported that Perez Umphress sent a message that she got pulled into a work meeting
at the last minute and was unfortunately unable to attend the meeting but would review the notes from tonight. Rottler
introduced himself to the commission. He reported that staff discussed the best publication for the passport, accordion
style or a booklet. Staff are willing to print out maybe 100 copies and see how that goes. Prizes could include a swag
type of item; a shirt, hat, bag, or mug, but often those things get used once or tossed. Maybe the Recreation
Department can use a voucher as a prize for people to sign up for a class or program. The deadline to get this
information in the summer newsletter is May 5. Communication staff will start tweaking the current layout and bring it
back to the April meeting for feedback. Staff will be taking more recent photos of the parks to use in the passport. The
city website will also be updated with the new photos. Another question is how you get people to actually go to the
parks. In the past the youth program coordinator had a scavenger hunt where a specific item was hidden at each park.
During his research Rottler found a Playground Passport from Waukesha Wisconsin. They had specific questions that
pertained to each individual park. What color is the slide or what kind of tree is at a certain location. There can be a spot
for notes to get feedback on what people like or don’t like in a park, or what they want to see in the future. This will give
leads to staff and the commission when it comes time for creating master park plans. Should the passport be a summer
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activity or continue into the fall with a return deadline of Truck or Treat. The Art & Info Fair could be the kickoff in June.
Staff will update the amenities for each park location. Rottler indicated this is a very good starting point.
Macko indicated that a prize could be a discount on a class, and another idea is to be a part of the parade. The person
could participate with their family and be with the Recreation Department or Lions Club. He likes the questions on the
Waukesha example. Having a QR code at each park would be a way to prove you were at each park and give a piece of
information about our programs. For example, how many teams were in recreation baseball or basketball last year. The
QR code would give a number, and they would put that number on the passport. Rottler added the number could just be
posted so people wouldn’t even need to scan a QR code. He added some programs have corporate sponsors for prizes,
which the commission members could go and ask for donations or sponsorship. Eisenbise likes the idea of a Columbia
Heights swag item that would be related to something you could use outdoors. An example could be a cooler bag, a
frisbee, or a ball. Things they could use at the parks. Ostergaard indicated that in previous discussions the group talked
about this being conducted over the summer and ending at Truck or Treat. The members are also not tied to this specific
design, Perez Umphress created this as a mockup. The park photos obviously need to be updated.
Ostergaard asked what steps are needed from the Commission to get this moving. Rottler replied if the members are
comfortable with the Communications staff making changes to the document then they will work on it and bring it back
to the April meeting. Recreation staff can work on questions and come up with a prize for a tangible item and class
discount. Eisenbise reiterated the Commission has a vision but is relying on staff for their expertise in communications
and design. Rottler indicated the start date could be June 1st. Eisenbise likes that there is a timeline attached to the
program in order to obtain a prize but wants the passport to be available all year round as a resource for people to use
and discover the parks. Then over the next few years it can be evaluated and changed. Rottler replied the passports can
be available all year, and it can be in the Spring and Fall newsletters. For the Spring 2026 newsletter it could be a prize to
complete the passport by June 1st to be in the Jamboree parade. The questions could be changed periodically. The
summer recreation programs can give out the passports and encourage participation. The Active Agers could participate
as well. Macko added that he is blown away by the variety of events offered throughout the year. Ostergaard suggested
that the passport include things like at Huset Park East the annual Jamboree carnival is held. Eisenbise had sent an email
with a general timeline to staff. Rottler indicated the timeline looked good and that staff would be updating the park
photos once the landscape looks good. They were waiting to see what the direction of the Commission was before
starting work on the passport. Staff will present an updated passport at the April meeting and once approved they can
start with printing one hundred copies and go from there. Ostergaard stated it would be nice to have people at the parks
in as many photos as possible. She realizes this can be challenging. Her daughter is in the photo for the tumblers class in
the recent city newsletter and was very excited about it. Rottler replied that for this first publication it will most likely be
photos of just the parks without people. Eisenbise asked about the staffing hours that will be involved in this project and
what kind of costs there will be. Rottler replied that projects come up all the time. For example, the city forester needed
new signs designed and printed. For the passport after this first go around it will just be a matter of updating the park
photos which should happen regularly. Staff are budget conscious of what we are doing and are not spending an
absorbent amount of money but do not want to pinch pennies. If this gets people out into the parks, it is probably a
good thing to spend a few hundred dollars on it. Staff can give an update on estimates along the way.
Ostergaard asked if there is any idea of what success will look like with the parks passport. Should this be defined or just
let it go? Macko replied that if one hundred copies are printed and at the end of the year there are still ninety some left,
then it probably isn’t a success. If there were closer to twenty at the end then it probably is worth doing again. With new
ventures there can be a slow roll off. Eisenbise indicated there is a variety of success components; this passport provides
a resource for public use and encourages people to get out into the parks. Timm asked if getting a corporate sponsor
could be tied back to a particular improvement within the parks. If so many people turn in the passports maybe a
business would give back a certain dollar amount. Rottler mentioned the Columbia Heights Dentistry has adopted Huset
Park and takes part of a workday to go and clean the park. Eisenbise asked if there is a chamber of commerce in the City.
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Buesgens replied no but there is a North Metro Business Council that meets quarterly. There was a chamber of
commerce when Commissioner Kordiak was around but after he retired no one else took over. The Community
Development Director Mitch Forney attends the North Metro Business Council. Rottler reported that he and the city
forester Liam Genter are currently asking community groups for sponsorships towards the fitness court at Sullivan Lake
Park. The group will receive their logo on the fitness court. There isn’t a large business within the city that is interested
in giving a large sponsorship, so they decided to approach the community groups. Buesgens indicated small amenities
within the parks could be things like park benches, permanent chess tables, drinking fountains, bike racks, or grills.
Ostergaard remembered that people were asking for bike racks last year. Timm agrees that tangible items are great for
business and residents to see. Eisenbise asked how they ask businesses for donations or sponsorships. Rottler replied
that other cities will have foundations that host fundraisers. Often it is just one person going to talk directly to a
business. With the rotary group that he is in they have asked each person to go to one business and ask them to sponsor
a specific event and give what they can. Saefke added that staff are unable to approach businesses for donations. Rottler
agreed yes and Commission Members can do those things. Staff do apply for grants.
New Business
None at this time.
Reports
A. Recreation Director
Windschitl reported that the spring newsletter went out to residents last week. Sign up is open for the spring programs
like baseball and softball. Boys’ basketball is ending in the next week or two.
Ostergaard asked when the details for the summer park programs will be available. Saefke replied there is a mention in
the spring book, and it is mid-April. Ostergaard indicated it is challenging for a parent to sign up for some of the
programs that begin registration in January or February, so they have care during the time when the recreation
programs are not happening. It is super helpful to have the program dates listed. Eisenbise asked if the programs are
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. Saefke replied yes. She also noted that the Recreation Coordinator Katie is
trying to set up camps for those weeks when the park programs are not in session. The staff who work in the summer
are college and older high school students, so we need to wait until they are out of school as well to have staff training.
Ostergaard indicated the recreation programs are great and her kids loved it last year.
Eisenbise asked if the ice skating lessons were attended well. Windschitl replied yes they were well attended. 19 people
had signed up. Eisenbise mentioned that her child’s hockey association does skating lessons throughout the summer. If
kids wanted to continue skating she has information for that. Windschitl indicated staff were at the park longer than the
class times to have the warming house open for other people who wanted to skate. Ostergaard asked if information is
ever shared in the newsletter for things like this association skating in the summer. Windschitl replied that space is
limited. Saefke replied that we could share the information through email with the participants from the classes since it
is a specific topic related to that sport.
B. Public Works Director
Park Foreperson Lund reported he has worked with the city for 28 years. He reported that the ice rink maintenance
ended as of last week. It was a good season regarding temperatures. Unfortunately, the snow events happened on
Saturdays and clearing the rinks is lower on the priority list compared to the streets. Any time the ice rinks can be used
after President Day is a good season. The catch basins at the rinks were opened today.
Staff replaced the decking on the pedestrian bridge at Sullivan Lake Park this week. It is nice for staff to do that when the
lake is frozen, so they do not have to be in waders and use ladders. Buesgens asked if the reason there is a storm drain
in the middle of Lomianki Park was because it was an ice rink. Lund replied yes.
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The focus is now switching to summer and preparing for summer activities. Seasonal help is essential in taking care of
the parks. Three seasonal workers are returning from last summer. Advertising is out for employment, and they already
have a few applicants to interview. They hope for at least eight seasonal workers in the parks department. Those
workers really help with the grass cutting, ballfield maintenance, trash, picnic areas, and wading pools.
C. Commission Members
None at this time.
Motion by Ostergaard, second by Timm, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Macko adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm.
Deanna Saefke, Recreation Secretary
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Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE
April 23, 2025
MINUTES
Call to Order/Roll Call
Andrew Macko called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Members present: Taher Herzallah, Andrew Macko, Avery Metzger, Priscilla Perez Umphress
Staff present: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Deanna Saefke, Recreation;
Secretary; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Connie Buesgens, Council Liaison; Will Rottler, Communications and
Engagement Coordinator
Macko indicated that he took the oath of office prior to the start of the meeting. The election of officers would be
postponed until the next meeting to allow for more members in attendance.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Columbia Heights Parks & Recreation Department is to foster a healthy, inclusive
community by providing a diverse park system and recreational opportunities that enhance the quality
of life for people of all ages while fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship for future generations.
Community Forum
A resident of Columbia Heights who did not give their name was in attendance. She indicated that she feels there is a
problem with one person on the commission. She accused one member of having ties to Hamas and feels they should
step down from the board. The resident indicated she was very upset and left the room.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Herzallah, second by Perez Umphress approve the consent agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Letters and Requests
Old Business
Parks Passport Discussion.
Rottler presented a draft of the Parks Guide and Parks Passport. He reported that the communications department has
updated the city branding and redesigned the welcome packet for residents. In light of that they made a parks guide to
talk about the amenities within the city. The guide can be printed off, picked up at City Hall, the Recreation Department,
and Library. There is a map listing various amenities at each park. There is other information regarding renting a park,
events at specific parks, community garden plots, the county park, Silverwood Park, and Recreation Summer Park
Programming. This will give new residents a resource filled with a lot of information. Rottler asked the commission what
kind of format they want to see the parks passport printed in. Do they want an insert, or the last page could be a tear
out page to turn in. The parks passport has questions to get people to visit the parks. How are prizes being handled.
Rottler would refer back to the recreation staff to determine what that will be. He can come back to the meeting in May
with any changes and the goal is to have hard copies ready to pass out at the Art & Info Fair in June. Staff would like to
see the Parks Guide be more of a permanent resource that can be updated from year to year. Macko clarified the insert
would be a loose piece of paper that would be separate from the guide. Rottler replied yes and people could also just
pick up the passport sheet alone. Macko is a fan of having the amenities listed for each park. It gives people a resource
when a specific park is busy they can see options. Rottler indicated that he will be working with the Recreation Director
to update park photos over the next few weeks. Windschitl indicated the department receives a lot of calls regarding
what is at each park for amenities, number of tables and other details at the parks. Having those photos on the website
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will help answer those questions.
Rottler stated that regarding the questions on the passport, there were discussions on how you prove that someone
visited the park. A QR code wouldn’t be the best option because they want to encourage people of all ages to go to the
parks. Questions asking what color or a number of a specific item is at a park. Macko asked at Silver Lake Beach Park
regarding the question of when was it established, is there a plaque or sign there already. Rottler replied there is a
plaque. The passport would be open from the Art & Info Fair until Truck or Treat. He would again refer to the Recreation
Department as to if there is a prize for every submission and what kind of prizes will be given out. Herzallah asked what
the prizes will be. Windschitl replied some of the ideas have been to give away some of the recreation t-shirts for old
programs. Staff are still going to discuss options. Not knowing how many people are going to participate in this and
there isn’t a budget for prizes, so we are trying to come up with ideas. Rottler indicated to start there will be one
hundred copies made. Herzallah asked how many winners will there be. Rottler replied there could be a grand prize
drawing held after people turn in the passports in the fall. Windschitl indicated another idea for a prize is a gift
certificate for a discounted or free recreation program. Buesgens stated a possibility would be to ask the owner of the
Dairy Queen if there could be a free cone certificate given to participants. Perez Umphress asked if there is an age range,
especially if there is a prize for participation.
Rottler asked if any members have changes to the questions or other comments regarding the passport. Staff want to
have these printed by the beginning of June, so they are available for summer programs as well. Perez Umphress asked
if the members or staff want to have a way to give feedback on the parks. Rottler indicated that staff discussed it and as
a parks master plan is getting developed it would be up to the parks staff to determine how and when they want that
feedback. When asking for comments like that there should be a way to let people know their opinions were received
and a way to close the feedback discussion too. Macko likes having space for feedback. People are also welcome to
attend a meeting to discuss ideas. Rottler replied that something could be added to the Parks Guide with a QR code for
feedback or an email for the Commission. Buesgens asked if a QR code could be placed at each park that would direct
people to one input for improvements and another for reporting a concern. Chirpich replied that is possible. Hansen
replied there is a Report A Concern tab on the city website. That is how the parks department receives most of the
concerns. Buesgens stated that most people have a phone on them, and it would be very convenient to scan the code in
the moment and report a broken item. Rottler replied a permanent sticker, or sign would be better than a laminated
sign. He indicated a QR code was placed at the Sullivan Lake Park tennis courts stating they are closed and to view more
information regarding the project on the city website. Buesgens stated another link could be to submit photos while
people are at the parks, that could be used in the future for other contests or social media posts. Rottler indicated that
for the review at the May meeting, staff will add something on feedback and have the guide and passported printed in
June. Windschitl asked if there is a space for people to write their contact information. This would be a way to get
people on a list for future communications and a drawing for prizes. Rottler recapped this will be a foldout guide with an
insert for the Parks Passport. That way if people just want the passport they can get that and keep the guide for future
reference. Windschitl asked how many pages this will be and that he would like to see the contact information for
Kordiak Park listed. Members are excited to have this project moving forward.
New Business
Medtronic Site Redevelopment: Review of current development plans.
Hansen reported there are two parts to this report, an update on the park and then because it is adjacent to Sullivan
Park the update on the latest iteration for what is being proposed at the old Medtronic site. At the last work session
with the city council the developer, Lincoln Avenue Communities, proposed a redevelopment project for the site. With
the Comprehensive Plan update, there is guidance for what the city is looking for regarding the redevelopment of that
12 acre site. Starting at 53rd Street they are looking at getting a little bit of commercial properties in there but more
residential units on the whole site. Commercial properties will be orientated towards 53rd for visibility and access. It is a
combination of both rental property and owner occupied. There will be market rate apartments and affordable
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apartments that are income qualified. The total number of units is closer to 400 housing units. Chirpich explained the
various types of housing on the diagram. There will be a senior housing unit and a daycare facility that will have a
symbiotic relationship. This is a model that is being developed in other communities. There isn’t a guarantee that it will
be developed this way. Chirpich personally likes this concept. He indicated the continuum of housing, multiple income
levels, multiple types, multiple sizes are some of the pillars of the concept plan. For this Commission the question is,
how do we integrate the park and make it seamlessly flow into this new development. This isn’t shown in the current
plan, but staff are asking the developer to work on that concept. The goal is to draw people through the whole park
from 53rd Avenue and south so that the space is activated for everyone, not just the new residents. Hansen reiterated
that this example is by no means the final site plan. One of the requirements is that the developer installs a play area for
children based on the size of the building.
Hansen reported that the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization has started an evaluation of Sullivan Lake
and will be working on scenarios for improving water quality. This housing development will be doing extensive storm
water quality improvements.
For Sullivan Lake Park, staff received bids today for the concrete slab on the fitness court. Very good bids were received,
and they will be on the City Council agenda Monday night for award. City staff will remove the play equipment, and the
contractors are responsible for site grading, and pouring the court. Through the National Fitness Campaign, they have
contractors that will install the equipment on the concrete pad. The public art piece will be installed at a later date. The
artist is nearing completion of the art piece. Staff are looking at the grand opening of the fitness court in September.
Hansen reported that a DNR grant was applied for, and the result of the application should be given in June. If the full or
partial grant is approved, one requirement is that everything needs to be approved before work can begin. Therefore,
when staff are removing the play equipment, it would be planned on the north side of the park for the expanded play
area to be installed soon afterwards. What was applied for through the DNR grant was trail realignment, site grading,
and the play area on the north side of the park. Due to the cost and grant limitations, it did not include the revised court
areas at this time. The unusable tennis courts will be removed in spring or early summer. These will be transitioned from
tennis courts to pickleball courts. The small building with restrooms and lift station will be moved to the south side of
the park over the course of the fall. The new play area will be built in spring or summer of 2026.
Hansen would like to have the fitness court grand opening coincide with a Park & Recreation Commission Meeting to
make sure as many members can attend. Chirpich asked if the surrounding residents need to be included in the design
process for the playground. Hansen replied yes, typically for a playground the neighborhood is included in the process to
gain feedback on what they would like or not like to see for equipment. The City has been dealing with a vendor for
other play equipment. Since 2008 all of the play equipment has been from Game Time. There is value in using the same
vendor in terms of repair and getting replacement equipment. Since the equipment is not all the same or gets put
together in the same manner it is beneficial to have similar equipment at many parks. Since staff can do the installation
themselves it saves money and is helpful to know how previous pieces have been assembled. There are other
manufacturers, and the companies tend to be regional and the type of equipment we have in Minnesota will be
different than what you would see in the southern states. Some of the older sets are from other manufacturers and cost
more than Game Time. This company also offers grants or discounts towards new equipment. Staff will apply for that
discount this fall. Herzallah verified that the timeline for the play equipment is next summer. Hansen replied yes if the
grant is awarded, all of the paperwork needs to be completed, and you are not authorized to spend any money or make
any improvements until the grant is executed.
Permanent Soccer Field: Development process.
Hansen reported this was a discussion item brought forward by the City Council at the previous work session. The
Commission had discussed this in the past as well. This will run through process, and through the Park & Recreation
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Commission. Staff have reached out to the park planner at WSB and they will get back with a proposal. Hansen indicated
there are limited parks where a full size field could be placed. Public engagement needs to be completed and that is one
of the things that the consultant will conduct. With the current staffing situation there are not enough people to be able
to complete that. The consultant will set up public meetings with the neighborhoods around the parks where a soccer
field would fit and be considered for installation. After feedback from the community staff will decide the size of the
fields and needs of each park, develop concepts, get a final site selection, discuss with the Commission, receive a cost
estimate, budget, and once a master plan is recommended from the Commission it will be brought to the City Council
for final approval. The earliest this could get going is for 2026 construction. A proposal should be received in a week or
two with the hope to present that at the Commission meeting in May. Herzallah asked if this is for one field. Hansen
replied that it is to be determined. There is really only size for one full size field but there could be space for smaller
fields. It goes back to the question of who we are trying to serve in our community, what ages, and also running all
programs with the recreation programming. This is a smaller process than a full park system plan but will be a good
process with the community engagement perspective. Background work will be conducted in June with more
Commission involvement after that initial process.
Reports
A. Recreation Director
Windschitl reported that this is a busy time of year in the recreation department. Staff are currently working on the
summer newsletter going to press in two weeks. Baseball and softball youth programs are practicing. Men’s softball
starts tomorrow night and there are six teams. Positions are open for seasonal summer staff and part time Murzyn Hall
staff. All jobs are posted on the City website. Saefke reported the Recreation Coordinator has a lot of volunteers who
were previously involved in our programs and have aged out of participating but want to be involved but are not old
enough to work for city yet. Windschitl indicated it is nice to have instructors that have come through our programs and
come back to work for the City. Saefke indicated that the Beautification Committee is placing their flower order next
week and the plants will come at the end of May. Windschitl stated Saefke has been in charge of that for years and
Buesgens is one of the volunteers. The city orders the plants and volunteers plant, weed, water, and maintain them at
specific parks throughout the year.
B. Public Works Director
Hansen reported the grass is growing and the department is hiring. This is typically a stressful time year because the
seasonal staff have not started but yet everything is growing and the parks need to be maintained. For Public Works the
employees need to be 18 years old to drive a pickup truck. There are some returning staff from year to year. They are
hoping to fill twelve seasonal positions. Hansen reported that the Parks Foreperson Tim Lund is retiring after almost 37
years with the city. His last day is May 9th. That position is in the process of being filled and there are one or two
additional fulltime parks positions open. Saefke reported that some of the seasonal parks staff grew up attending
recreation programs as well.
C. Commission Members
Herzallah shared a video from his daughter with a request for more play equipment at Huset Park West. She would like
to see two hanging bars and a super long slide. His family uses Huset Park a lot and so many kids use the bar, and it is
one of the most popular items. He shared that is fourth child was born the night before the last meeting and that is why
he was not in attendance. Herzallah then shared treats with the Commission.
Motion by Herzallah, second by Perez Umphress, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Macko adjourned the meeting at 6:54 pm.
Deanna Saefke, Recreation Secretary
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, May 05, 2025
5:00 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President James
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Laurel Deneen; Rachel James; Amáda Márquez-Simula; Justice
Spriggs (5:06 pm); Marlaine Szurek
Members absent: Lamin Dibba
Staff Present: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager;
Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant; Emilie Voight, Community Development Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the minutes of the regular EDA Meeting of April 07, 2025.
2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for March 2025 – Resolution No. 2025-11
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All
ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AND THE PAYMENT OF
THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025.
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 that 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 March 2025 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
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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 5th of May, 2025
Offered by: Connie Buesgens
Seconded by: Amáda Márquez-Simula
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. EDA Budget Amendment: 2025 Expenditures
Voight reported the EDA’s 2025 budget, adopted through EDA Resolutions 2024-22 and 2024-23
and City Council Resolutions 2024-63 and 2024-66, did not define expenditure line items for all of
the EDA’s 2025 budgeted funds. At the time of the budget’s approval, a total of $180,000,
composed of $65,000 from EDA Administration Fund 204 and $115,000 from EDA R edevelopment
Fund 408, had not yet been assigned to specific uses.
Voight noted at its April 7th meeting, the EDA discussed and agreed upon the uses for these
$180,000, as follows:
• Increasing funding for the Commercial Revitalization Program from $200,000 to $300,000;
• Increasing the Façade Improvement Grant Program from $50,000 to $80,000;
• Increasing the Fire Suppression Grant Program from $60,000 to $100,000; and
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• Allocating $10,000 for an EDA-led public art initiative in the Central Business District
Voight stated the resolution makes financial adjustments to the EDA’s accounts to allow for these
agreed-upon expenditures. Specifically, it authorizes the transfer of $65,000 from Fund 204 to Fund
408 and appropriates $90,000 of Fund 408 to the Authority’s 2025 expenditures. The actions of the
resolution correspond to the EDA’s discussion at the April 7th meeting; no additional changes are
proposed.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Buesgens expressed her excitement about public art being included in the budget.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-12, there
being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Buesgens, to approve Resolution No. 2025-12, a Resolution of the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority, amending its 2025 budget by authorizing the
transfer of funds from Fund 204 to Fund 408 and by appropriating a portion of Fund 408 to the
Authority’s 2025 expenditures. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING ITS 2025 BUDGET BY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FUND 204 TO FUND
408 AND BY APPROPRIATING A PORTION OF FUND 408 TO THE AUTHORITY’S 2025 EXPENDITURES.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) adopted
Resolutions 2024-22 and 2024-23 setting the Authority’s budget for 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) subsequently adopted Resolutions 2024 -63 and
2024-66 approving the Authority’s 2025 budget proposal; and
WHEREAS, some of the Authority’s 2025 budgeted resources were not yet assigned line items for
expenditure at the time of budget approval; and
WHEREAS, at its April 7th meeting, the Authority assigned line items to these dollars and desires to
make the necessary financial adjustments to its accounts to provide for their expenditure.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
Authority:
1. Authorizes the transfer of $65,000 from EDA Administration Fund 204 to EDA Redevelopment
Fund 408; and
2. Appropriates $90,000 of Fund 408 to the Authority’s 2025 expenditures.
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ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 5th of May, 2025
Offered by: Laurel Deneen
Seconded by: Connie Buesgens
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
4. EDA Grant Program Guidelines Review
Forney reported during the Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) 2025 goal-setting session,
the commission identified the reframing of its current grant programs as a priority for the year. At
last month’s EDA meeting, the commission used its additional funding allocation to enhance its
existing programs with the goal of reaching more businesses throughout the city. In response, staff
have prepared recommended revisions to existing grant program guidelines and are open to
discussion and feedback. If the EDA wishes to modify these recommendations during the meeting,
commissioners may do so by making a motion, such as: “I move to amend the amended [insert
grant name] grant guidelines.” Any edits suggested through discussion can be formally added or
removed via motion.
Forney noted that staff are recommending several updates to the Façade Improvement Grant
Program to expand eligibility and better support revitalization efforts in key commercial areas.
Most notably, businesses located within the Central Business Zoning District would become eligible
for an enhanced grant amount, allowing reimbursement of up to 50% of project costs with a
maximum award of $10,000—an increase from the standard $5,000 maximum available to other
applicants. Additionally, staff recommend revising the guidelines to allow funding for exterior
improvements facing a public alleyway, provided the property is located within the Central
Business Zoning District. The list of eligible improvements would also be expanded to include
permanent landscaping features, such as hardscaping elements, large planters, trees, and benches.
These proposed changes are intended to encourage continued investment in the city’s core
commercial area and to enhance the appearance and usability of business-facing public spaces.
Staff are not recommending expanding the program to include interior improvements, as doing so
would significantly alter the program’s intent. Should the EDA wish to support such improvements,
staff would suggest establishing a separate program dedicated to interior build-out assistance.
Forney mentioned that staff are also proposing updates to the Fire Suppression Grant Program.
Specifically, staff recommend increasing the maximum grant award from $30,000 to $50,000 to
better offset the substantial cost of installing fire suppression systems. In addition, staff
recommend expanding geographic eligibility to include industrial properties along 39th Avenue NE.
These changes aim to make the program more accessible and impactful for businesses with
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significant safety and compliance needs.
Forney stated that the Commercial Revitalization Program is not a traditional EDA grant program
but functions more as a budgetary expenditure line item. Historically, the EDA has defined the
parameters of this program through the budgeting process and specific approvals of in dividual
purchases, rather than through a formalized set of guidelines. Staff recommend continuing this
flexible, project-based approach. To that end, staff propose s memorializing the current program
parameters and EDA intent in the minutes of this meeting. Presently, there are two primary
parameters: (1) staff may enter into negotiations for property purchases prior to formal EDA
approval as long as any purchase agreement includes a contingency clause requiring EDA approval,
and (2) staff have been directed to target nonconforming single-family homes located within
commercial zoning districts. The EDA has also discussed the possibility of expanding the program
to include properties that directly abut strategic redevelopment areas or any blighted or
substandard residential properties with redevelopment potential. Staff are open to including these
additions or other ideas the EDA may wish to pursue, provided consensus is reached during the
meeting. In conclusion, staff are open to discussion on all proposed revisions and look forward to
implementing any approved changes to enhance the effectiveness and reach of the EDA’s grant
and revitalization programs.
Questions/Comments from Members:
James noted that there is a fence on the roof of Wendy’s and noted that roofing materials are not
included in the grant program, but wondered if the fence would qualify. Forney replied that it
would qualify, and the EDA could approve screening materials at its discretion.
Márquez-Simula mentioned she was happy that alleys were being included in the façade
improvement grant program.
James noted she would like to prioritize Central Avenue since there are big investments coming to
the area. Márquez-Simula mentioned she is not as interested in the area behind Central Avenue
since there are properties that are not being used. She noted there are many empty properties on
40th Avenue. She added that she would rather focus on the businesses on Central Avenue.
Deneen stated she did not mind keeping the language open to allow for more discussions about
properties becoming available. Hopefully, the empty storefronts will invite more development after
the construction on Central Avenue is complete.
Szurek agreed with Márquez-Simula’s comments.
Buesgens mentioned that the changes allow further flexibility for future Councils to allow more
expansion and redevelopment in the City.
Forney mentioned that Voight built out a GIS tool to convert the old pdf zoning map to a GIS zoning
map. Residents can go in and click on a property and see what the zoning is. James asked where the
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tab.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to approve the Façade Improvement Grant
Guidelines as amended. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to approve the Fire Suppression Grant Guidelines as
amended. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
5. Discussion of Redevelopment Opportunities
Forney explained at the April EDA meeting, staff had planned to provide a few business updates for
discussion, but due to time constraints, those conversations were cut short. Staff would now like to
bring two of those items back for general discussion to gather the EDA’s input on potential
redevelopment opportunities. No formal action is requested at this time—staff are simply seeking
feedback and direction.
Forney stated the first item concerns the EDA-owned property at 841 49th Avenue NE. The EDA
acquired this parcel in 2023 due to its severely blighted condition. Staff is interested in hearing the
EDA’s thoughts on potential redevelopment options for the site. Because of its close proximity to
Central Avenue, one option could be to hold the property for long-term commercial
redevelopment, particularly if the adjacent Taco Bell site were to be redeveloped in the future.
Alternatively, the EDA could conduct a request for proposals and consider selling the lot to a
developer for a residential project. Possible residential uses include an affordable homeownership
opportunity similar to the recent project at 4243 5th Street NE, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
demonstration project, or the construction of a new duplex. Staff would like to know if the EDA is
interested in pursuing any of these options and whether there is support for moving a
redevelopment project forward in 2025.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Buesgens mentioned there is a new three-plex building on Johnson Street, south of Lowry Avenue.
She explained that it is an area that would be a good transition area from residential and
commercial. She added that the parcel could become a three-plex stacked building. Forney noted
that the parcel would need to be rezoned , but he could look into it.
Márquez-Simula asked if staff had spoken with anyone from the Taco Bell since a roundabout will
go in near the Taco Bell. She wondered if Taco Bell would want to move if a portion of the property
were taken during the Central Avenue redevelopment. Chirpich replied that he is not aware of any
discussions with Taco Bell wanting to relocate.
Szurek asked how much of the Taco Bell property would be lost due to the roundabout. Chirpich
replied that he did not know.
James mentioned she liked the idea of using the parcel for anything except a single-family home.
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Deneen stated she was in favor of doing an ADU project because it is a way to build density within
density that is already there. She added that it would be beneficial to site this kind of project in this
space because people could see what could be built within the City’s zoning regulations, which
could open up the value of a property.
Szurek mentioned that the large property would be a waste with an accessory building on it. She
expressed her support for doing a three-plex building. She asked if there had been any inquiries
about ADUs. Forney replied that the City had not received any. Szurek expressed her concern about
the cost of the project since there would have to be separate water, sewer, and gas lines for each
unit.
Deneen explained that ADUs have been largely supported in the community and mentioned that
there were many people who attended the Planning Commission to express their support of
making ADUs allowed in the City because many people have aging parents and would like to have
them live in their homes. She added that many people desire to live more multiculturally.
Buesgens mentioned that the City would not receive as much tax money if the parcel were made
into a three-plex. She asked if ADUs are part of a tax package or a house. Chirpich replied that they
would have to look into it and see how it is assessed. He mentioned that it would likely be valued
as a single-family home.
Spriggs mentioned that he likes the idea of the three-plex because it could add gentle density, and
is by the bus line and schools.
Buesgens mentioned that if Medicaid continues in the direction that it is going, people will be in
need of assisted living or places where Medicaid is covered. If that happens, there will be a larger
demand for ADUs.
Forney mentioned the second item involves the property at 3932 Central Avenue NE, which is
currently owned by the Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP). ACCAP recently
contacted City staff to explore whether the City or EDA might be interested in purchasing the site .
The building is experiencing worsening structural issues, and the cost to repair them is expected to
be significant. ACCAP indicated that if the EDA is not interested in acquiring the site for
redevelopment, it will likely place the property on the open market. Staff is seeking the EDA’s initial
thoughts on whether there is interest in exploring a potential acquisition.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Deneen expressed her concern about purchasing the building because it would deplete a lot of the
EDA’s funding. In addition, it would cost more money to either demolish it or make it safe. James
stated she was not interested in purchasing the property.
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He added that he would assume they have received some tax incentives since they are a non -profit.
Buesgens asked how current residents would be able to find homes that are at a similar price to
what they are paying now. She wondered if there was a way that relocation fees could be paid. She
asked if the City could look into creating an Ordinance that could address the issue of residents
being relocated due to a building being put up for sale. She added that the owners need to take
responsibility for residents being relocated. James agreed that the City should look into tenant
relocation assistance. The Commission agreed.
James asked if the Commission agreed that the property was not the best option for the EDA to
purchase. The Commission agreed.
6. Gap Funding Request 4243 5th St NE
Forney noted Community Development staff recently met with representatives from Habitat for
Humanity to continue building a collaborative relationship and explore opportunities for future
partnerships. During this meeting, Habitat shared an update on their current project at 4243 5th
Street NE—a new single-family home development in Columbia Heights. While construction is
progressing, Habitat is facing a financing gap due to the accelerated timeline and limited access to
traditional funding sources.
Forney stated in response, that Habitat has asked whether the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) would consider contributing financial support to help close a portion of this gap and ensure
the project's successful completion. To provide a full picture, Habitat has shared an updated
project pro forma, which is attached to this memo. The pro forma outlines a total estimated gap of
$120,000, including a $90,000 development gap and a $30,000 affordability gap. The affordability
gap reflects the assumption that the future homeowner will earn just below 80% of the area
median income (AMI). However, since Habitat typically serves households earning between 50%
and 80% AMI, the final affordability gap may grow depending on the income of the eventual buyer.
Habitat is requesting $75,000 in assistance from the EDA to help bridge the development portion of
the funding gap. While this request would not cover the entire shortfall, it would provide critical
support to keep the project within Habitat’s general financing goals.
Forney mentioned in response to staff questions about the funding shortfall, Habitat explained that
the opportunity to develop the Columbia Heights site emerged quickly, limiting their ability to apply
for traditional funding sources such as HOME, CDBG, or other public grants. Additionally, ongoing
uncertainty in federal funding has affected their broader pipeline of projects, compounding the
challenges for this specific development. Without local support, Habitat would need to absorb the
full deficit internally, which could limit its capacity for future work.
Forney explained that should the EDA choose to provide the requested $75,000, staff would
recommend utilizing the pooled tax increment financing (TIF) balance from the C -8 District, the
same source used for the acquisition and demolition of the property. The funds would be loane d to
the City’s Scattered Site TIF District, which would then issue a grant to Habitat for Humanity. This
arrangement would be formalized through either an amendment to the existing redevelopment
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time using future TIF revenue.
Forney noted that staff recommends moving forward with the $75,000 funding request. Habitat’s
ask is well below the full gap, and the EDA’s stated goals include partnering with Habitat on future
projects. Even after this contribution, approximately $140,000 would remain in t he C-8 District
fund, enough to support potential purchase-rehab projects in 2025 or 2026. As additional
repayments are made into the C-8 District, the City could also consider supporting future tear-
down and rebuild projects. At this time, staff is seeking the EDA’s general guidance on the proposal.
If the EDA is supportive, staff will return at the next meeting with the appropriate agreements and
documentation to execute the grant and facilitate the transfer of funds.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Szurek asked if the money would be lost or if the EDA would be able to get the money back from
Habitat for Humanity. Forney replied that the City could offer the money as a loan . Szurek stated
she did not believe the EDA should simply hand the money to Habitat for Humanity because it
would deplete the funds. She added that she has not heard of the EDA needing to fill a gap for
another organization in the past and noted that it is $75,000. Forney explained that the funding
would be taken back through the tax increment financing district, but it would not be paid back
from Habitat for Humanity. He added that it is possible to look into a loan option with Habitat for
Humanity.
Szurek mentioned that Habitat for Humanity was building a $300,000 house. Forney noted that it
was the house that the EDA had decided to build through the development contract. Szurek asked
who would be able to afford the house. Forney explained that Habitat for Humanity buys the
mortgage down to make it affordable for a family. Habitat for Humanity uses its own funding to
cover the gap so that families can afford the properties.
Szurek stated that she was not comfortable handing out $75,000.
Deneen wondered if there was a way to get some of the money back through the sale of the
property. Forney replied that he did not know if they could get much money from the sale since
Habitat for Humanity holds the mortgage of the house as well as the sale.
Márquez-Simula stated she would be more comfortable if half of the funds were a loan . Szurek
mentioned that she does not remember Habitat for Humanity asking for money in the past and
added that it makes her feel uncomfortable.
Buesgens asked if Habitat for Humanity would be able to do a loan. Forney replied that the City
would need to discuss the option with Habitat for Humanity.
Buesgens asked what the original purpose of the $75,000 would have been. Forney replied that the
EDA had previously discussed using the funds to continue using them for the pooled C8 TIF District
funds for another project with Habitat for Humanity. Buesgens asked how much was in the fund
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could do in the future in purchasing other homes. Forney explained that Habitat for Humanity
lowered their funding request in order not to limit the EDA. He added that $215,000 would not be
enough to purchase and demolish a home, but $140,000 (left over after the $75,000 request)
would allow the EDA to do a rehabilitation project with Habitat for Humanity in the future.
James stated she was in favor of doing a $50,000 TIF grant or doing a half TIF and half loan.
Buesgens stated she was in favor of doing the full $75,000. Deneen agreed with Buesgens’
comments and added that the EDA’s goal is to have more affordable housing, and it would have a
great impact on the City. Spriggs agreed with Deneen. He asked if there was a possibility of doing a
zero-interest loan where the funds could be paid over several years.
James asked if the EDA needed to come to a decision during the meeting or if it could be
postponed until the June meeting. Forney replied that no formal action was required and the EDA
could postpone the decision. James stated she would like to look into loan options more until the
EDA makes a decision.
Buesgens mentioned she would like additional information on future projects Habitat for Humanity
was looking into in the City. She added that it would be helpful if the City checked with Habitat for
Humanity to see where their funding is at before the project.
James summarized that the EDA would like additional information regarding loan options or if it
needs to be TIF. She added that Szurek had mentioned that she does not want the money to just be
given away. James noted that the EDA would like to discuss Szurek’s comment further.
BUSINESS UPDATES
Voight updated the EDA about the NOAH Community Stabilization Program from the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency. MHFA has come out with general draft documentation about the general
program for stakeholder review and comment. The City received the information. The program will
have several criteria that do not make it a good fit for the City. The program is loan-based and not
grant-based. In addition, the properties must be specifically defined for use and owned by the recipient
of the funding. Public housing is not eligible.
Buesgens asked who would be able to apply for the loan. Voight replied that the owner of a building
would be able to apply. Forney added that the City could promote the loan program.
Voight updated the EDA regarding pollinator plants being planted on EDA or City-owned properties
that are currently vacant. She spoke with the City’s Forester, and he brought back a flowering bee lawn
proposal. She explained that the City’s Forester provided details about the mix of native grass and low-
flowering plants and specifically recommended Dutch White Clover. Staff would like the EDA to discuss
if they are interested in moving forward with the proposal. The Commission agreed that they would
like to move forward. Voight explained that it is ideal to do the plantings in the fall, but if there are
some areas with bare soil, the City can do those plantings and complete them earlier.
James asked if the City Forester provided a cost for the project. Voight replied that the City Forester
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provide the labor. Forney added that staff would look at the costs. If the cost is low enough, it could be
funded through the operating budget.
Buesgens mentioned that she would like to see other varieties of native plants so that people could see
the variety of plants and colors. She added that she would like to see a pilot for the property on Tyler
Place and 44th Avenue to have the neighbor water the lawn since they have agreed to do so. She
explained that when the flowering bee lawn is first put down, it needs to be watered every day. She
added that it would be helpful to get started on the process now before it gets too hot. James
mentioned the EDA should focus on City-owned lots. Buesgens clarified that the property she was
talking about was on a City-owned lot. She expressed her concern that if the City waits too long to
plant the native plants, they will turn into weeds by the end of the summer.
James asked the Commission if they were in favor of the bee lawns. The Commission agreed that they
were in favor.
Márquez-Simula asked if the City knew what was happening with Heights Rental. Forney replied that
the Heights Rental owners are looking to sell the parcel. The City has a first right of refusal for the
parcel. The owners are exploring the idea of who could be interested in the parcel. The owners are
looking to sell in March 2026, but if they sell to the City they will likely look to see this fall 2025.
Márquez-Simula requested that the Business Updates topics be included on the agenda in order to
know what the topics are. Forney replied that it could be included.
James asked if the City knew what would be happening with the building by Crestview , which was
going to be purchased by Anoka County. Forney explained that the County purchased the building and
that reusing the building would cost more and be more difficult than just demolishing the building. The
County has put out an RFP to prospective developers to come to them and propose projects to
redevelop the site. James asked if there would be affordable homes included. Forney replied that he
believed there would be some affordability with services built into the RFP.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Szurek, to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 pm. All ayes. MOTION
PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary
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ITEM: Second Reading of Ordinance 1714, Amending the City’s Rental Density Cap
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 05-30-2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
XThriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
At the April 7 City Council work session, Community Development staff presented proposed edits to the City’s
rental density cap ordinance. At the May 26th City Council Meeting the council conducted the first reading of
Ordinance 1714 an ordinance amending chapter 5a article iv of the Columbia Heights City Code to amend the
regulation of rental density for detached single-family rental dwellings.
Ordinance 1714 shifts the administrative review of rental density cap exemptions to staff by outlining specific,
clearly defined examples of allowable exemptions. The ordinance is supported by an internal policy designed
to streamline the exemption process, establish clear expectations for the Council, and guide exemption
requests through a more consistent and transparent review and appeal process. This approach also helps
protect applicant privacy by reducing the need for public hearings where individuals might otherwise have to
disclose personal information.
Under this new process, staff will have the ability to approve exemptions when applications meet the criteria
and intent of the ordinance. For applicants who do not qualify, staff will clearly communicate the unlikelihood
of approval. In cases where applications fall outside the scope of the established criteria, staff will bring the
request to the City Council with a recommendation for approval or denial based on the individual
circumstances. Recommended approvals will be placed on the consent agenda. In cases where investors insist
on consideration despite not meeting the ordinance’s intent, staff will actively recommend denial. All
approved exemptions will be time-limited, with a maximum term of five years.
Staff recommend approval of Resolution 1714 and welcome any suggested edits to staffs internal policy draft.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE 06/09/2025
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1714, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1714, being an ordinance amending
chapter 5a article IV of the Columbia Heights City Code to amend the regulation of rental density for
detached single-family rental dwellings, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in
the legal newspaper.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 1714
2. Draft Summary Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 1714
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A ARTICLE IV OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO
AMEND THE REGULATION OF RENTAL DENSITY FOR DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
5A.401 of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit:
5A.401 OCCUPANCY LICENSE REQUIRED.
(A) No person, firm, government agency or corporation shall own a premises that is rented, leased, let, or
used for any type of occupancy in the City without having first obtained an occupancy license (license) as
hereinafter provided and outlined in the Property Maintenance Inspection Policy. Each such license shall
register annually with the City. If the license is denied, no occupancy of a premises, then vacant or which
become vacant, is permitted until a license has been issued. Apartment units within an unlicensed
apartment building for which a license application has been made and which units are in compliance with
this chapter may be occupied provided that the unlicensed units within the apartment building do not
create a hazard to the health and safety of persons in occupied units.
(B) Rental Density for Detached Single-Family Dwellings.
(1) In any zoning district, the quantity of detached single-family dwellings eligible to obtain a rental
occupancy license on any block shall not exceed the number prescribed in Table 1, unless a
temporary license is granted by the City Council as provided herein. Table 1 indicates how many
detached single-family dwellings per block are able to be licensed as a rental property based on
the number of detached single-family dwellings that exist in a block.
TABLE 1
Lots/Block Rental Units Allowed
1-14 1
15-24 2
25-34 3
35-44 4
45-54 5
55-64 6
65-74 7
75-84 8
85-94 9
(2) The following guidelines shall apply to determine eligible detached single-family dwellings, blocks
and lots:
(a) For the purposes of this section, a BLOCK shall be defined as an area of land enclosed
within the perimeter of streets, watercourses, public parks, municipally owned lots, and
City boundaries and further defined by an official map maintained by the City.
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(b) This section shall apply to legally conforming lots of record and legally nonconforming lots
of record. For the purposes of this section, lots of record may also be referred to as
PROPERTIES, PROPERTY, or LOTS.
(c) If a block contains more than one type of residential dwelling, only lots that contain
detached single-family dwellings shall be included in the calculation of the total number
of lots per block.
(d) Two-family, town home, twinhome, multiple-family, commercial, public, institutional,
and industrial uses located in any zoning district shall not be included in the calculation of
the total number of lots per block.
(3) If the number of detached single-family rental dwellings meets or exceeds the permitted number
of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance from which this
section is derived, no additional detached single-family dwelling rental licenses shall be approved
for the block, unless a temporary license is granted by the City Council as provided herein. Existing
detached single-family dwelling rental licenses may be renewed; however, should a rental license
not be renewed, terminated due to the sale of a property by the current license holder, transfer
of property ownership occurs, or if the rental license is revoked or lapses, the rental license shall
not be reinstated unless it is in conformance with this section and other applicable sections of the
City Code.
(4) If the number of detached single-family dwelling rental properties meets or exceeds the
permitted number of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of the ordinance
from which this section is derived, a property owner may request a temporary license to allow an
additional rental property for that block
(a) The Community Development Director or their designee shall conduct an administrative
review of the request in accordance with eligibility criteria and procedures established by
City policy.
(b) A temporary rental license may be granted administratively if the applicant demonstrates
that the request meets qualifying circumstances, including but not limited to:
i. Temporary job relocation with intent to return to the property;
ii. Military deployment or reassignment;
iii. Inheritance of the property with intent to transfer or return to single family use.
(c) A property owner who does not meet the eligibility criteria may appeal the administrative
decision to the City Council. The Council may review the appeal and grant or deny a
temporary license in its sole discretion.
(d) A temporary license granted under this section shall not exceed a maximum term not to
exceed five years.
(e) Persons requesting a temporary rental license must submit an annual application and
remain in compliance with all City rental regulations.
(C) Exception. Owner occupied Single-family home occupancies.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07; Ord. 1685, passed 08-14-23)
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Section 2
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading: May 27, 2025
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Deneen
Roll Call: All Ayes
Second Reading: June 9, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Ordinance No. 1714
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1714
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A ARTICLE IV OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO
AMEND THE REGULATION OF RENTAL DENSITY FOR DETACHED SINGLE -FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS.
The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1714 on June 9th, 2025.
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend, upon passage, Chapter 5A Article IV, Occupancy License Required.
This amendment shifts the administrative review of rental density cap exemptions to staff by outlining
specific, clearly defined examples of allowable exemption s. Designed to streamline the exemption process,
establish clear expectations for the Council, and guide exemption requests through a more consistent and
transparent review and appeal process. This ordinance also extends the maximum exemption allowed from 2
to 5 years total.
This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1714. A copy of the entire text of the Ordinance is available for public
inspection during regular office hours at City Hall, by standard or electronic mail, or at
www.columbiaheightsmn.gov
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2025-47, Appointing Youth Commission Member.
DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Sara Ion / June 3, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
X Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
X Trusted and Engaged Leadership
X Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
X Sustainable
BACKGROUND
On Oct 25, 2021, the Columbia Heights City Council approved amending the City Code to create a Youth
Commission, the first of its kind in Columbia Heights. Since the first meeting of the Youth Commission in 2022
there have been several updates made to the commission to positively impact youth attendance as well as to
inspire and bring to light new ideas from a youth perspective, create an educational environment for youth
looking to expand their knowledge of government and leadership functions, and provide experience -building
opportunities for area youth seeking increased community and government engagement.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
The City Council received an application from Columbia Heights resident and student Livie Powers requesting
appointment to the Youth Commission. The Council discussed the receipt of the application at the June 2,
2026, Work Session meeting and confirmed moving ahead with an appointment of Ms. Powers as a Youth
Commission Member of the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-47, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-47, appointing Livie Power to the City of Columbia Heights Youth
Commission as a non-voting member of the Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution 2025-47
Youth Commission Application of Livie Powers (redacted)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-047
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER LIVIE POWER
The Council appoints members to City Boards & Commissions, and
The City Council met in a work session on June 2, 2025, and reviewed the appointment of a Livie Power as a
Youth Commission Member assigned to the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, to approve the one-
year appointment of Youth Commissioner Livie Power to serve as a non-voting member of the Planning
Commission.
Passed this 9th day of June, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: Amendment to the 2025 City Fee Schedule
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Daniel OBrien / June 9, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_ Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
This is a request for Council approval to amend the 2025 City Fee Schedule. During the Tyler onboarding
process Fire Department and Community Development staff identified several areas of the fee schedule that
needed to be updated. The fire department also took the opportunity to reorganize their section for clarity.
The changes include:
1. Adding the full suite of operational permits required by the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC). The
current fee schedule is not fully inclusive. During implementation of the City’s new permit and licensing
software, staff identified a shortfall: the current Fire Department section lists only a handful of
operational permits, leaving most MSFC-required permits unpriced. The missing fees have delayed
completion of the fire-permit module;
2. Modernize Fire Department service-charge methodology by adopting the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Schedule of Equipment Rates plus actual personnel costs . The existing
service-charge table references the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
equipment-rate sheet. That list omits several apparatus types—most notably ambulance, rescue, and
specialty units—resulting in incomplete cost recovery when these units are dispatched ;
3. Introduce two fire department administrative fees that improve compliance and cost recovery. Staff
research of other cities shows that these are two fairly standard;
4. Rename the sub header section of Community Development fees from “BUILDING PERMITS, FIRE
ALARM SYSEMS, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FEES” to “BUILDING PERMITS AND FIRE CODE
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES”. The fire code has numerous over 20 types of construction permits for
which this fee applies. The current heading is narrow and focused on only two types of construction
permits; and
5. Community Development staff identified two outdated fees in the City’s previous fee schedule,
specifically those related to vehicle rental/leasing license renewals, and precious metal dealer license
renewals. Staff noted that renewal applications require the same amount of work as new license
applications. To simplify the process and ensure consistency with city code, staff propose combining
the renewal fee and new application fee into a single rate. While the City currently has very few active
licenses in these categories, any future applicants would pay the same fee regardless of whether the
application is for a new license or a renewal.”
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE 6/9/2025
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During implementation of the City’s new permit and licensing software, staff identified a shortfall: the current
Fire Department section lists only a handful of operational permits, leaving most MSFC -required permits
unpriced. The missing fees have delayed completion of the fire-permit module.
Separately, the existing service-charge table references the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) equipment-rate sheet. That list omits several apparatus types—most notably ambulance, rescue, and
specialty units—resulting in incomplete cost recovery when these units are dispatched.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
1. Construction Permit Fees – Category title was changed to reflect that the valuation fees apply to all
Fire Code Specified Construction permits, not just fire alarms and fire suppression systems.
2. Operational Permit Fees – Add a new category “Fire Code Specified Operational Permits”
encompassing all permits enumerated in MSFC Section 105.6. Two currently listed p ermits—Outdoor
Fireworks Display and Fireworks Stands/Tent Sales—are retained and explicitly priced within the group
for clarity.
3. Fire Department Service Charge Methodology – Replace the DNR schedule with a cost formula: hourly
FEMA equipment rate plus total jurisdictional hourly personnel cost (wages, fringe, supervision,
administrative and overhead) plus consumable supplies. A one-hour minimum applies to each
apparatus.
4. New Administrative Fees
o After-Hours Inspection Fee – Applies when an inspection is requested or required outside the
Fire Inspector’s normal hours.
o Double Fee for Work Without a Permit – Empowers the Fire Code Official to assess twice the
normal permit fee when work or operations commence without first obtaining the required
permit.
5. Reorganization – The entire Fire Department fee section is reordered and reformatted for greater
reader comprehension, grouping related items and adding explanatory headings.
6. Community Development Outdated Fees – Update fees related to vehicle rental/leasing license
renewals, and precious metal dealer license renewals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution amending the 2025 City Fee Schedule as
outlined above.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-048, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-048, a resolution amending the 2025 City Fee Schedule.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution 2025-048 Amending the 2025 City Fee Schedule
2025-06-09 Amended 2025 Fee Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-048
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2025 CITY FEE SCHEDULE
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the
“City”) as follows:
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights is committed to maintaining a comprehensive, up-to-date
fee schedule that supports efficient and effective public service delivery. The City Council met in a work
session on June 2nd and discussed the proposed changes to the fee schedule.
The Fire Department and Community Development staff conducted a thorough review of the existing 2025
City Fee Schedule in conjunction with the onboarding of the City’s new permit and licensing software.
During this process, they identified the need for significant updates t o ensure full compliance with the
Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC), modernize fee methodologies, clarify categories, and enhance cost
recovery and transparency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby adopts the
attached amended 2025 City Fee Schedule, which shall become effective upon approval of this resolution .
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 9th day of June, 2025.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
_______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ADMINISTRATION/GENERAL
DATA PRACTICES REQUEST FEES
Paper Copies/Documents (100 pages or fewer of 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14)*.25/copy; .50/2 sided
Special requests from public for information (electronic or more than 100 pages)*Hourly wage of lowest paid employee able to retrieve/copy data plus copying, materials and mailing costs
*Waived if the total cost is under $5.00
Library copier .10 per black and white copy; .50 per color copy
Copy of City Charter $5
City Code-Book (unbound) $100
City Code-Chapter $15
Copy of meeting- CD, DVD or flash drive $20
ABATEMENT FEES
Immediate Abatement Administrative Fee $75.00 per abatement
Immediate Abatement w/Search Warrant Administrative Fee $125.00 per abatement
Abatement Administrative Fee $200.00 per abatement
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING FEES
Appeal $200
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,000
Conditional Use Permit (Residential)$250
Conditional Use Permit (All Others)$500
Site Plan (Under 1 acre)$500
Site Plan (1 acre and Over)$1,000
Preliminary Plat $1,000
Final Plat Included w/prelim plat fee
Administrative Zoning Review $250
Minor Subdivision (Lot Split)$275
Vacation $150
Variance (Residential)$250
Variance (All Others)$500
Zoning Amendment $1,000
Zoning Letter $75
Temporary Sign Permits $20/sign
Planned Unit Development $2,500
Zoning Review for Accessory structures Under 200 Sq/Ft $75
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Arcades/Amusement Centers $500
($5,000 Bond/$100 Inv. Fee) (PD)
Auto Recycling Dealer/Junk Yard $500
($10,000 Surety Bond) PD,FD, ZA
Carnivals $50/day
($500 deposit & insurance)
Christmas Tree Sales $50
($200 Clean-up Deposit)
Contractor’s License/Registration*
(Bond and Insurance Required)
For all licenses identified in secetion 5.605 of City code $80
*City contractor licensees may only be issued to contractors who are not required to be licensed by the
State
Courtesy Benches $25/each
(Insurance Required)
Exhibition/Convention/Shows/Expos
($5,000 Bond)
First Day $50
Each Additional Day $10
Food Truck Registration Fee (Insurance - Public & Vehicle Liability)
For businesses registered outside of Columbia heights $100
For businesses registered within Columbia Heights $0
For businesses supporting a City run event (only on the days of the event)$10
Games of Skill $15/Location, Plus $15/machine
Kennels $50
Each additional cage $10
Massage Therapist, Business $500
($250 Inv. Fee)
Massage Therapy, Individual $100
($250 Inv. Fee)
Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations
First Metering Device $50
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Each Additional Metering Device $10
L.P. Gas per Metering Device $50
Motor Vehicle Rental/Leasing
New/Renewal Application $75
Motor Vehicle Sales (New & Used)$300
Pawnbroker $12,000
($5,000 Bond/$100 Inv. Fee)
Peddlers/Solicitors & Transient Merchant
Itinerant Hawker/Peddler $50/day; $100/mo.; $500/yr.
Transient Merchant $50/day; $100/mo.; $500/yr.
Pet Shop $50
Pool/Billiard Hall $100
($100 Inv. Fee)
Popcorn, Candy, Food Catering Vehicles $50
(Insurance - Public & Vehicle Liability)
For businesses registered within Columbia Heights $0
Precious Metal Dealers
($5,000 Bond, $100 Inv. Fee)
New/Renewal Application $300
Secondhand Merchant Business $100
($5,000 Bond, $100 Inv. Fee)
Sexually Oriented/Adult Business $10,000
(Inv. Fee $500-$10,000)
Tobacco Sales
Accessory Sales $500
Smoke Shop (no indoor sampling) $500
Tree Removal & Treatment $80
(Insurance Required)
CANNABIS BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
CANNABIS BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE
Cannabis Micro Business Initial Registration Fee $0
Cannabis Micro Business Renewal Registration Fee $1,000
Cannabis Mezzobusiness Initial Registration Fee $500
Cannabis Mezzobusiness Renewal Registration Fee $1,000
Cannabis Retailer Initial Registration Fee $500
Cannabis Retailer Renewal Registration Fee $1,000
Medical Cannabis Combination Business $500 (State Law Exempts them From Renewal)
Cannabis Event Permit $100/day
Cannabis Event Investigation Fee
$500 for all instate applicants, $2,000 for a group with 1 or more out of
state applicants
CANNABIS REGISTRATION AND RELATED CODE VIOLATION FEE'S
1st Violation $500
2nd Violation $750
3rd Violation $1,000
4th Violation $2,000
ALCOHOL LICENSING FEES
Beer Sales
On Sale ($250 Inv. Fee 1st time application)$400
Off Sale ($250 Inv. Fee 1st time application) Formerly $150 $200
Merchants & Brewers $200
Temporary Beer (per day basis)$100
($250 Investigation Fee)
Brewer Taprooms & Brew Pubs (On Sale)
($250 Investigation Fee 1st time Applicant)
Brewers manuf. Less than 2,000 barrels/yr.$150
Brewers manuf. 2,000-3,500 barrels/yr.$500
Brewers manuf. 3,500+ barrels/yr.$4,000
LIQUOR LICENSING FEE
Intoxicating Liquor License (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$6,500
On Sale Wine (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$1,200/$2,000
($1,200 for restaurants w/ seats 25-74: $2,000 for seats 75+)
Sunday On-Sale Liquor $200
Temporary On-Sale (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$ 100/day
2:00 am Closing Time Adopted in June 2017 $300
Club On-Sale Liquor Per membership
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(Inv. Fee $500-$2000)
1 to 200 members $300
201 to 500 members $500
501 to 1,000 members $650
1,001 to 2,000 members $800
2,001 to 4,000 members $1,000
4,001 to 6,000 members $2,000
Over 6,000 members $3,000
PERMIT AND INSPECTIONS FEES
BUILDING PERMITS, SIGN PERMITS, FIRE CODE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $65.00 minimum
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $65.00 for the first $500.00, plus $3.70 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereon, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $107 for the first $2,000.00, plus $17.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$25.001.00 to $50,000.00 $510.00 for the first $25,000, plus $13.40 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to an including $50,000
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $845.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $9.15 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,302.50 for the first $100,000.00, plus $6.18 or each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $4,262.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.18 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000.000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $7,352.50 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $4.80 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Review Fees- 65% of Permit Fees
Surcharge- As mandated by State of Minnesota
BUILDING PERMIT FIXED FEE
Residential roofing replacement $160 + Surcharge
Residential roofing repair (limited to 300sq.ft.)$120 + Surcharge
Residential roofing multi-family (townhomes)$70 per unit + Surcharge
Residential siding replacement $160 + Surcharge
Residential siding repair (limited to one side/elevation of the house)$120 + Surcharge
Residential siding and roofing combined $300 + Surcharge
Residential siding multi-family (townhomes)$70 per unit + Surcharge
Residential windows $160 + Surcharge
Residential roofing, windows, and siding combined $450 + Surcharge
HEATING/COOLING PERMIT FEES
Minimum permit fee $65 + surcharge
Fireplace $75 + Surcharge
Furnace and/or AC $75 + Surcharge
Boiler (also requires backflow preventer permit)$75 + Surcharge
All other plumbing fees to remain with a minimum fee of $65 applied to all permit applications.
Fees for Residential Mechanical Permits shall be calculated as follows on a per unit basis, with a minimum permit fee of $65.00. Surcharges shall be collected as mandated by the State.
Air to Air Exchanger $15
Chimney liner $10
Ductwork $10
Gas Dryer $10
Gas Piping $10
Gas Range/Oven $10
Gas Grill $10
Pool Heater $10
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES/GAS PIPING PERMITS
Residential is defined as single family, two family dwelling, townhouse unit and multi-family unit.
Fees for Group “A” fixtures at $10.00 each with a minimum fee of $65.00
bathtub laundry tray washer
bidet lavatory gas piping
dryer shower water supply-inside
dishwasher sink sewer repair-inside
floor drain water closet water supply-outside
pool heater
Minimum permit fee $65 + Surcharge
Water heater $65 + Surcharge
Water softener $65 + Surcharge
Backflow preventer $65 + Surcharge
All other plumbing fees to remain with a minimum fee of $65 applied to all permit applications.
Surcharges shall be collected as mandated by the State.
SEWER/WATER PERMITS
WATER METER PERMITS
DEMOLITION PERMITS
Fees for Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Mechanical Permits will be based on total cost of work calculated by using the Building Permit Fee Schedule. The total cost of work shall include all labor and materials supplied by the contractor. The minimum Permit fee shall be $65.00. The surcharge shall be calculated as mandated by the
State.
Permits will be required for all installation, alterations, repairs of any domestic water or sewer lines, commercial water/sewer lines or any water line to be used for fire suppression systems. For any job requiring City crews to make a water or sewer tap, the Contractor must provide an OSHA approved trench box before City Crews will
perform tapping operations. Fees will be $35.00 plus parts and tax when applicable. Surcharges shall be collected as mandated by the State.
Fees for Commercial/ Industrial/Institutional Plumbing Installations/Repairs will be based on the total cost of the work calculated by using the Building Permit Fee Schedule. The total cost of the work shall include all labor and materials supplied by the Contractor. The Minimum Fee shall be $65.00. The surcharge shall be calculated as
mandated by the State.
Residential Permit Fees shall be computed on the basis of the number of fixtures provided for in the permit in accordance with the following schedule:
The fees collected for the installation of water meters for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional installations will be calculated at 15% over the cost of the meter, plus sales tax. No surcharge will be collected.
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MOVING PERMITS
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL of FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TANKS and LP GAS TANKS
ADDITIONAL FEES
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $65.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
Inspections outside normal business hours $92.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
Reinspection fee:$32.50 for the first and $65 for each inspection thereafter
Reinstate expired permit ½ the permit fee
Business use certificate of occupancy
Investigation fee Up to but not to exceed the permit fee.
Initial Rental Inspection Fee
Time of Sale Inspection Fee $160.00 per unit up to two units, $345 for three unit dwellings
PERMIT REFUND POLICY
CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES
Level 1 Citation Fee $100 per citation
Level 2 Citation Fee $250 per citation
Level 3 Citation Fee $500 per citation
Level 4 Citation Fee $1,000 per citation and all subsequent citations
Hearing Examiner Fee $500 per case
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Proposal Consideration $100
Single Family Home Lot Sales Program Application $50
Tax Exempt Conduit Revenue Bond Application $1,000
Escrow Deposit $20,000
Tax Increment Financing Application $1,000
Escrow Deposit $20,000
Legal or Financial Consultant Review Escrow Deposit $3,000
FINANCE
Abandoned account fee $1 per month
Convenience fee for customer deposits made by debit card, credit card, or paypal The deposit amount multiplied by 3%
FIRE
FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE CHARGES Minimum of one-hour. Hourly rate listed in most current FEMA
Schedule of Equipment Rates plus the total hourly cost to the
jurisdiction. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved. (Actual
costs include administrative and overhead costs.)
REPEAT NUISANCE CALL SERVICE FEES
Repeat False Smote of Fire Alarms: 3rd Event $250
Repeat False Smote of Fire Alarms: 4+ Events $350
INSPECTION FEES
Reinspection Fee $150.00 per inspection
Inspections outside normal inspection hours $100 per hour, minimum one hour
Posting/Notice and Letters Fee $140 base fee plus $10 per unit
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS REQUIRED BY MN STATE FIRE CODE Refer to Building Code Permit Section of fee schedule.
MN State Surcharge Fee = actual cost of the labor and components multiplied by .002
Construction permits not covered in Building Permit section $200 + MN State Surcharge Fee
OPERATIONAL FIRE PERMITS REQUIRED BY MN STATE FIRE CODE
Explosives: Operational permit required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any
quantity of explosive material within the scope of the MN State Fire Code.
Permits obtained by State Fire Marshal
Indoor fireworks display Permits obtained by State Fire Marshal
Outdoor fireworks displays by State certified operator.
Plan review and date of display inspection conducted by Fire Department.$75
Fireworks stands or tent sales. (NFPA 1124)$200
Operational Permits as set forth in Minnesota State Fire Code not specifically listed here $200
MISCELLANEOUS FIRE PERMITS
Open Burning: Recreation Fires No charge. Municipal rules and fire code requirements remain applicable
Open Burning: Festival Bonfire $200
Open Burning: Public Hazard Permit Burn (requires Council approval)$500
$160.00 Application fee, with one inspection and one reinspection included. Additional inspections see fee schedule for reinspection fee.
$160.00 for single-family dwellings. $320 for two-family dwellings. $320.00 plus $25.00 for each unit over 2 rental units for multiple-family dwellings. No initial rental inspection fee for new construction of two-
family and multiple-family residential dwellings.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The Building Official may also authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee
has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Building Official shall only authorize refunding of any fee paid when a written request has been submitted, by the original applicant, not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
*Please Note: The unused amount of an escrow deposit will be refunded upon the completion of legal or financial consultant services. If additional expenses are incurred beyond the amount of the escrow deposit, an additional escrow deposit will be required upon writtennotice from the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
Permit fees and surcharges will be based on same schedule as for Building Permits, based on the cost of the job.
Fees for the installation, removal, or alteration of any above ground or below ground storage tanks or LP tanks will be calculated at $35.00 per tank. All installations must be approved by the State Fire Marshall and the local Fire Department.
Fees for the moving or raising of any minor building such as a utility building or garage will be calculated at a fee of $50.00 per structure. Fees for the moving or raising of all other building will be calculated at a fee of $100 per structure. Permits will be required if passing through the City off of US Highways or County streets. Fees shall be
calculated at $50 per structure.
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Permit work or operation without a permit 100% of Permit Fee, in addition to original fee amount.
RENTAL LICENSING FEES
Rental property license - 1 thru 3 units $300 per building
Rental property license – over 3 units $250 per building plus $22 per unit
Family Exempt properties $75 per bldg
License Reinstatement after Revocation/Suspension Five times annual license fee
License Transfer Fee $50.00
Licensing Late Fee $150.00
LIBRARY
Out-of-State/Non-resident library card $60.00 (annually)
Earbuds $2.00
Flash Drive $5.00
Hardcover adult sale book $1.00
Trade/Oversize paperback sale book $0.75
Mass Market paperback sale book $0.50
Children’s hardcover sale book $1.00
Children’s paperback sale book $0.25
Sale DVD $1.00
Sale audiobook $2.00
Sale audio CD $1.00
Print/Copy (black and white) $0.10
Print/Copy (color)$0.50
Misc.Variable
Dishonored check fee $30.00
Replacement of lost or damaged materials Discounted cost of item plus a $8.00 processing charge for print material or a
$10.00 processing charge for media material.
Magazines = $6.00 or list price if higher
Barcode $0.50 (charged if 5 or more barcodes are missing or damaged.)
RFID tag $0.50 (charged if 5 or more tags are missing or damaged.)
Book Jacket $0.50 (charged if 3 or more are missing or damaged)
Compact disc Jewel case (CD)$0.75
CD book case (up to 10 in a case)$2.50
CD book case (11-24/case)$5.00
CD book case (25+/case)$15.00
DVD case (1-4 in case)$1.00
DVD case (5+/case)$2.50
Compact disc or DVD insert (1 page)$1.00
Compact disc or DVD insert (multiple pages)$3.00
Referral to Collection Agency for non-returned materials or unpaid bills $12.00
POLICE
False alarm response by police
Third in calendar year $60
Fourth in calendar year $85
Fifth and any subsequent in a calendar year $110
No parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.$25.00
Copies of Reports No charge for 9 or fewer pages; $.25 per page for 10 or more pages
Administrative Vehicle Impound Fee $35.00
Copy of Color Photos $5.00 for 1st page, $1 each additional page
Audio/Video CD $25
Letter of Good Standing $20
Quarterly Accident Report $5.00
Admin Parking/Moving Violations Varies
Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fee $250 plus add'l fees for excess costs
No Trespassing Signs (yellow)$4/each
Dangerous Dog Registration (annual)$150.00
PUBLIC WORKS
Right of Way Permits
Annual Registration for Utility Companies $75.00
Small Cell $850.00 per site
Street Excavation $150.00 per Street Penetration
Trench or Boring $150.00 plus $.25 per Lineal Foot of Trench
Boulevard Excavation $50.00 per Boulevard Disturbance
Non-Excavation (Obstruction)$50.00 plus $.05 per Lineal Foot
Extension $35.00 plus $15.00 per Week Extension
Penalty Two (2) times the amount of the Standard Permit
Degradation*To be calculated by City (see below for estimates)
Resident Boulevard Excavation $35.00
Resident Boulevard Excavation Deposit $750.00
Resident Driveway Apron/Curb and Gutter Deposit $750.00
Senior Excavation Permit (over 62 years old)$35.00 per Excavation
Sidewalk by Property Owners
Senior Sidewalk (over 62 years old)$20.00
Property Owner Sidewalk $40.00
Due to the difficulty in determining the possible scope of some projects, the City will only be able to
provide an estimate of the degradation fee when a permit is issued. The City Right-of-Way inspector
will calculate the degradation fee after the complete scope of work is determined.
*Degradation
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HOLE (Maximum length=street width)TRENCH
New Street - 0 to 5 Years ($2.25 x street width x length) +($3.75 x lane width x hole length)($2.25 x street width x length) + ($3.75 x # of lanes x lane width x lengths)
Existing Street - 5 years old to 20 years old ($2.00 x lane width x length) +($3.00 x lane width x hole length)$3.00 x # of lanes x lane width x length
Existing Street - over 20 years old $2.75 x (hole width + 4 feet) x (hole length +4 feet)$2.75 x (trench width + 4 feet) x length
Street to be reconstructed in next two (2) years $2.00 x (hole width) x (hole length)$2.00 x trench width x length
HOLE TRENCH
New Street-0 to 5 Years ($3.00 x street width x length) +($4.50 x lane width x hole length)($3.00 x street width x length) + ($4.50 x # of lanes x lane width x lengths
Existing Street- 5 years old to 20 years old ($2.75 x lane width x length) +($4.25 x lane width x hole length)$3.75 x # of lanes x lane width x length
Existing Street – over 20 years old $3.75 x (hole width + 4 feet) x (hole length +4 feet)$3.75 x (trench width + 4 feet) x length
Street to be reconstructed in next 2 years $3.25 x (hole width) x (hole length)$3.25 x trench width x length
Street Obstruction Permit
Street Obstruction Permit (Valid for 30 days)$30.00
Extension Fee $15.00 per week
Flasher Deposit $150.00
Load Limit Permit
Load limit permit required for spring weight restrictions N/C
Water Hydrant Meter Rentals
5/8" Water Meter $300.00
2-1/2 Water Meter with 2" RPZ Backflow Preventer $2,500.00
Special Assessment Search
Basic special assessment search $25.00
Additional information $15.00
Engineering Copy Requests
AsBuilts $2.50 per sheet
Plotter Copies (22" x 34" or 24" x 36")$15.00 each
Regular Photocopies (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 X 14, 11 x 17)$ .25 each
Maps
Full color city map, zoning map or parks map $15.00
Shaded Relief Map (36" x 36")$15.00
Standard Address Map $20.00
Large Address Map $30.00
Utility Maps (watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) (36" by 28")$20.00
Property Only (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" x 34")$15.00
Property & Planimetric (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" x 34")$25.00
Property, Planimetric & Contours (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" by 34")$50.00
Color Aerial Photo (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" x 34")$30.00
Special Request (See City Engineer)$15.00 plus $50/hour ($25.00 minimum)
GIS Data Requests (Digital Data)
Planimetric & Contours $15.00 plus $50/hour ($25.00 minimum)
CD ROM $12.00
Notary N/C
RECREATION
RENTAL INFORMATION 2025 RATES (Updated to Include Sales Tax)2026 RATES
(Mon - Thur) (Fri - Sun)(Mon - Thur) (Fri - Sun)
Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge w/Tax $1,928.32 $3,146.52 $1,928.32 $3,146.52
Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge $1,783.42 $2,909.35 $1,783.42 $2,909.35
LaBelle Lounge w/tax $479.51 $639.34 $479.51 $639.34
Senior Center or Maithaire/McKenna Room w/tax $502.16 $605.37 $502.16 $605.37
Down Payment (non-refundable)$800 / $100 $800 / $100 $800 / $100 $800 / $100
Damage Deposit (refundable)$800 / $250 $800 / $250 $800 / $250 $800 / $250
Security Officer Deposit $250 250.00$ 250.00$
Security Officer hourly rate $35 35.00$ 35.00$
Pop/CO2 Charge $100/$150/$200 $100/$150/$200 $100/$150/$200
Early Entry Fee *Preapproved*$60 60.00$ 60.00$
Custodial Charge per hour $40 40.00$ 40.00$
Events Lasting 2 hours or less 50%N/A 50%N/A
Events Lasting 4 hours or less 25%N/A 25%N/A
Degradation Fee Estimates for Bituminous Street:
Degradation Fee Estimates for Concrete Street:
All rental rates, fees, and deposits are subject to State Sales Tax.
All JPM rentals end at 1:00 am. An $80 plus tax late fee will be assessed every 30 minutes. Saturday/Sunday rental time: 12:00 noon -1:00 am. Friday rental time: 9:00 am -1:00 am. A storage fee of $100 will
be charged for items left in the building outside of rental time. Single room rentals have a maximum rental time of 7 hours.
Linen and Napkin rental is available upon request. 2025 Prices are as follows:
White or Ivory Linens $7.00 per hall table (60" rounds and 8' x 2 1/2' banquet tables) Tax additional $3.50 per bar table .70 per napkin (various colors available)
2025
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City of Columbia Heights Fee Register
PARK RENTAL FEES w/tax included
Resident $75
Non-Resident $175
Large groups 100+ people $150
EVENT WAGON $75
BALLFIELD RENTAL $75 per day or $20 per hr
GARDEN PLOTS $30
Linen and Napkin rental is available upon request. 2025 Prices are as follows:
White or Ivory Linens $7.00 per hall table (60" rounds and 8' x 2 1/2' banquet tables) Tax additional $3.50 per bar table .70 per napkin (various colors available)
White Melamine Dinnerware, Silverware and Plastic Tumblers are available for a rental fee of $50 plus tax per rental.
Saturday rentals may decorate Friday before their event from 9:00 am -4:30 pm for a $150 fee. This reservation can only be made if the hall is available within 3 weeks of the rental date.
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Valuation Fee Valuation Fee
$ 0 - 800 35.00
801 - 900 35.70
901 - 1,000 38.75 25,001 - 26,000 401.35
1,001 – 1,100 41.80 26,001 - 27,000 411.45
1.101 - 1,200 44.85 27,001 - 28,000 421.55
1,201 - 1,300 47.90 28,001 - 29,000 431.65
1,301 - 1,400 50.95 29,001 - 30,000 441.75
1,401 - 1,500 54.00 30,001 - 31,000 451.85
1,501 - 1,600 57.05 31,001 - 32,000 461.95
1,601 - 1,700 60.10 32,001 - 33,000 472.05
1,701 - 1,800 63.15 33,001 - 34,000 482.15
1,801 - 1,900 66.20 34,001 - 35,000 492.25
1,901 - 2,000 69.25 35,001 - 36,000 502.35
2,001 - 3,000 83.25 36,001 - 37,000 512.45
3,001 - 4,000 97.25 37,001 - 38,000 522.55
4,001 - 5,000 111.25 38,001 - 39,000 532.65
5,001 - 6,000 125.25 39,001 - 40,000 542.75
6,001 - 7,000 139.25 40,001 - 41,000 552.85
7,001 - 8,000 153.25 41,001 - 42,000 562.95
8,001 - 9,000 167.25 42,001 - 43,000 573.05
9,001 - 10,000 181.25 43,001 - 44,000 583.15
10,001 - 11,000 195.25 44,001 - 45,000 593.25
11,001 - 12,000 209.25 45,001 - 46,000 603.35
12,001 - 13,000 223.25 46,001 - 47,000 613.45
13,001 - 14,000 237.25 47,001 - 48,000 623.55
14,001 - 15,000 251.25 48,001 - 49,000 633.65
15,001 - 16,000 265.25 49,001 - 50,000 643.75
16,001 - 17,000 279.25 50,001 - 51,000 650.75
17,001 - 18,000 293.25 51,001 - 52,000 657.75
18,001 - 19,000 307.25 52,001 - 53,000 664.75
19,001 - 20,000 321.25 53,001 - 54,000 671.75
20,001 - 21,000 335.25 54,001 - 55,000 678.75
21,001 - 22,000 349.25 55,001 - 56,000 685.75
22,001 - 23,000 363.25 56,001 - 57,000 692.75
23,001 - 24,000 377.25 57,001 - 58,000 699.75
24,001 - 25,000 391.25 58,001 - 59,000 706.75
59,001 - 60,000 713.75 106,001 - 107,000 1032.95
60,001 - 61,000 720.75 107,001 - 108,000 1038.55
61,001 - 62,000 727.75 108,001 - 109,000 1044.15
62,001 - 63,000 734.75 109,001 - 110,000 1049.75
63,001 - 64,000 741.75 110,001 - 111,000 1055.35
64,001 - 65,000 748.75 111,001 - 112,000 1060.95
65,001 - 66,000 755.75 112,001 - 113,000 1066.55
66,001 - 67,000 762.75 113,001 - 114,000 1072.15
67,001 - 68,000 769.75 114,001 - 115,000 1077.75
68,001 - 69,000 776.75 115,001 - 116,000 1083.35
69,001 - 70,000 783.75 116,001 - 117,000 1088.95
70,001 - 71,000 790.75 117,001 - 118,000 1094.55
71,001 - 72,000 797.75 118,001 - 119,000 1100.15
72,001 - 73,000 804.75 119,001 - 120,000 1105.75
73,001 - 74,000 811.75 120,001 - 121,000 1111.35
74,001 - 75,000 818.75 121,001 - 122,000 1116.95
75,001 - 76,000 825.75 122,001 - 123,000 1122.55
76,001 - 77,000 832.75 123,001 - 124,000 1128.15
77,001 - 78,000 839.75 124,001 - 125,000 1133.75
78,001 - 79,000 846.75 125,001 - 126,000 1139.35
79,001 - 80,000 853.75 126,001 - 127,000 1144.95
80,001 - 81,000 860.75 127,001 - 128,000 1150.55
81,001 - 82,000 867.75 128,001 - 129,000 1156.15
82,001 - 83,000 874.75 129,001 - 130,000 1161.75
83,001 - 84,000 881.75 130,001 - 131,000 1167.35
84,001 - 85,000 888.75 131,001 - 132,000 1172.95
85,001 - 86,000 895.75 132,001 - 133,000 1178.55
86,001 - 87,000 902.75 133,001 - 134,000 1184.15
87,001 - 88,000 909.75 134,001 - 135,000 1189.75
88,001 - 89,000 916.75 135,001 - 136,000 1195.35
89,001 - 90,000 923.75 136,001 - 137,000 1200.95
90,001 - 91,000 930.75 137,001 - 138,000 1206.55
91,001 - 92,000 937.75 138,001 - 139,000 1212.15
92,001 - 93,000 944.75 139,001 - 140,000 1217.75
93,001 - 94,000 951.75 140,001 - 141,000 1223.35
94,001 - 95,000 958.75 141,001 - 142,000 1228.95
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95,001 - 96,000 965.75 142,001 - 143,000 1234.55
96,001 - 97,000 972.75 143,001 - 144,000 1240.15
97,001 - 98,000 979.75 144,001 - 145,000 1245.75
98,001 - 99,000 986.75 145,001 - 146,000 1251.35
99,001 - 100,000 993.75 146,001 - 147,000 1256.95
100,001 - 101,000 999.35 147,001 - 148,000 1262.55
101,001 - 102,000 1,004.95 148,001 - 149,000 1268.15
102,001 - 103,000 1,010.55 149,001 - 150,000 1273.75
103,001 - 104,000 1,016.15 150,001 - 151,000 1279.35
104,001 - 105,000 1,021.75 151,001 - 152,000 1284.95
105,001 - 106,000 1,027.35 152,001 - 153,000 1290.55
Valuation Fee $100,001.00 to $500,000.00
154,001 - 155,000 1,296.15 $993.75 for the first
155,001 - 156,000 1,301.75 $100,000.00 of valuation plus
156,001 - 157,000 1,307.35 $5.60 for each additional
157,001 - 158,000 1,312.95 $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
158,001 - 159,000 1,318.55 up to and including
159,001 - 160,000 1,324.15 $500,000.00.
160,001 - 161,000 1,329.75
161,001 - 162,000 1,335.35 $500.001.00 to $1,000,000.00
162,001 - 163,000 1,340.95 $3,233.75 for the first
163,001 - 164,000 1,346.55 $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each
164,001 - 165,000 1,352.15 additional $1,000.00 of value
165,001 - 166,000 1,357.75 or fraction thereof to and
166,001 - 167,000 1,363.35 including $1,000,000.00.
167,001 - 168,000 1,368.95
168,001 - 169,000 1,374.55 $1,000,001.00 and up
169,001 - 170,000 1,380.15 $5,608.75 for the first
170,001 - 171,000 1,385.75 $1,000,000.00 of value plus
171,001 - 172,000 1,391.35 $3.65 for each additional
172,001 - 173,000 1,396.95 $1,000.00 of value or fraction
173,001 - 174,000 1,402.55 thereof.
174,001 - 175,000 1,408.15
175,001 - 176,000 1,413.75
176,001 - 177,000 1,419.35
177,001 - 178,000 1,424.95
178,001 - 179,000 1,430.55
179,001 - 180,000 1,436.15
180,001 - 181,000 1,441.75
181,000 - 182,000 1,447.35
182,001 - 183,000 1,452.95
183,001 - 184,000 1,458.55
184,001 - 185,000 1,464.15
185,001 - 186,000 1,469.75
186,001 - 187,000 1,475.35
187,001 - 188,000 1,480.95
188,001 - 189,000 1,486.55
189,001 - 190,000 1,492.15
190,001 - 191,000 1,497.75
191,001 - 192,000 1,503.35
192,001 - 193,000 1,508.95
193,001 - 194,000 1,514.55
194,001 - 195,000 1,520.15
195,001 - 196,000 1,525.75
196,001 - 197,000 1,531.35
197,001 - 198,000 1,536.95
198,001 - 199,000 1,542.55
199,001 - 200,000 1,548.15
200,001 - 201,000 1,553.75
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Item 9.
ITEM: Approve Resolution 2025-53, Authorizing the Application of a Safe Streets for All
Implementation Grant.
DEPARTMENT: Engineering BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen / June 4, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The City of Columbia Heights successfully applied for a Safe Streets for All or SS4A Federal planning grant at the
end of 2023. The program is part of a large Federal Infrastructure funding package recently passed by Congress
in 2022 and will provide billions of infrastructure funding over the next five years. There are two types of grants
that are available: An action plan grant (funding for developing or completing a comprehensive safety action
plan) and the other is an implementation grant (funding to im plement projects in an action plan). The key to
applying for the implementation grant is that you must have an existing action plan to apply.
Our planning grant application was awarded $200,000. Our Safety Action Plan is nearing completion and will be
out for public review at the end of June and reviewed by the Council in July this year to meet the completion
requirement of September 9th of this year.
With the Central Avenue project now moving to preliminary/final design, staff are evaluating available grants to
help support the project. MnDOT as an agency is not eligible to apply for an implementation grant. MnDOT does
support SS4A applications by providing funding to local agencies – which we were successful in obtaining.
The project is currently estimated at over $40,000,000 in cost, with $25,000,000 million from MnDOT and
$2,000,000 from the City of Columbia Heights in a former HSIP grant. Staff are preparing the application based
on the most current estimates to provide funding for the estimated deficit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the attached resolution supporting the application for a SS4A Implementation
Grant for Central Avenue.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-53, as there are ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-53 authorizing the pursuit of the Safe Streets for All
Implementation Grant for TH65 – Central Avenue.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution No. 2025-53
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Resolution 2025-51
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) FOR A 2025 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR HIGHWAY 65 (CENTRAL AVE) IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAFEETY
ENHANCING STRATEGIES IDENTIFIED IN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL’S REGIONAL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
ACTION PLAN
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the availability of $982 million in
federal funding for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program; and
The SS4A grant program funds projects that improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating
roadway fatalities and serious injuries; and
The Metropolitan Council’s Regional Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (RPSAP) laid out effective safety strategies
that meet the SS4A program eligibility requirements; and
The proposed improvements are consistent with safety measures recommended in the Metropolitan Council’s
RPSAP as well as recommendations from the Columbia Heights 2040 Transportation Plan, and the Columbia
Heights Safety Action Plan (to be completed Summer 2025); and
The project area experiences poor operating conditions and a high crash rate. These conditions are expected
to only worsen without improvements; and
The completion of proposed safety improvements along Central Avenue is critical to reduce safety risk for
roadway users; and,
The planned addition of a bus rapid transit line (the F Line) along Highway 65 in the project area is projected to
only increase the corridors safety concerns; and,
The City of Columbia Heights, in partnership with MnDOT, has local funds committed to providing the required
20% match.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia
Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: that the City Council supports
and approves a grant funding request to the USDOT SS4A grant program to construct the proposed safety
solutions along Highway 65.
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Resolution 2025-051
Passed this 9th day of June 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Item 10.
ITEM: Axon Contract Renewal
DEPARTMENT: Police BY/DATE: Chief Matt Markham/June 3rd, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND:
The police department has utilized Axon products and services for over 20 years first starting with the Taser
less-lethal weapons and then progressing to the Body Worn Camera system in 2016. During that time the
technology, uses and functionality of the system have continued to evolve while remaining extremely reliable.
In January 2025 the police department brought an item to the council for the addition of Axon squad cameras
to our fleet to be able to capture additional situations and incidents that were not being fully recorded by
body cameras. The council approved of this item.
Since that time, the police department has been monitoring additional software and AI features that are now
available through Axon and would provide valuable tools for officers responding to calls and interacting with
the public.
These additional tools include:
Real Time Translation built into the BWC
AI Report Writing Tools
Auto-Transcription Tools
License Plate Reader for Fleet System
Smart Detection AI search for video
New Tasers and VR Technology
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
The police department is currently in year four of a five-year contract for our body worn camera system and
officer safety program (tasers and training). A quote was requested from Axon that would end t he existing
contracts and restart a new contract to include the new features as well as the previously approved products
to include the fleet cameras approved in January. Axon is applying credits to the new contract proposal to
reflect a large up-front payment made in 2022. This agreement adds significant capability to our system, and
locks in significant cost savings over the term of the agreement. The pricing being offered is below the
contract pricing listed in the State of MN CPV contract. Additionally, the agreement will include a camera and
license for the city code enforcement officer.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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The police department is proposing to use part of the one-time Public Safety Funding to offset the operating
budget impact for 2025; and to phase in the budget increase during the period of the contract based on the
schedule below.
Year 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Fees $ 191,091.80 $ 191,091.80 $ 191,091.80 $ 191,091.80 $ 191,091.80
Public Safety Funds $ 102,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ -
Police Operating
Budget
$ 89,091.80 $ 116,091.80 $ 141,091.80 $ 166,091.80 $ 191,091.80
This use of the Public Safety Funds would leave a remaining balance in that fund of approximately $130,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend moving forward with the attached 5-year contract with Axon.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to authorize the Chief of Police to enter into the attached 5-year contract with Axon for a
total of $955,459.04; with $252,000 of the cost from the one-time Public Safety funds and the remaining
from operating.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Columbia Heights City Council Presentation
Columbia Heights Quote
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Heath
Police Department
C i t y o f C o l u m b i a
H e i g h t s | P D -A x o n
P r o j e c t C o s t s
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We must do something.
In 2022 in the U.S., 1,158 people — 1,096 civilians and 62 officers — lost their lives in gun-related incidents
between police and the public, according to leading data sources.
It won't be easy.
These losses reflect a complex set of issues, and the impact on communities is felt deeply and daily. We will need new
ideas, new technologies, new training procedures, new policies, and even new regulations to guide the way.
Together, we can protect life.
We are calling on our own team members, leaders of the law enforcement profession, community organizations,
technology companies, elected officials and others representing the best ideas to support and achieve this goal.
In short, we need a movement behind the mission to collectively develop realistic, research-based and responsible
solutions to cut all gun-related deaths between police and the public in half by 2033.
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NEEDS & GOALS
•TASER: Modernize our less-lethal tools to align with
compliance standards, increase officer safety, and
ensure full warranty coverage as our department grows.
•VR TRAINING: Use virtual reality training modules to
build officer confidence, reduce training -related costs,
and improve real-world TASER decision-making under
stress, improve accountability and streamline case
workflows.
•AI ERA PLAN: Equip officers with cutting -edge tools like
automated report drafting, real-time language
translation, and video transcription to reduce
administrative load and enhance productivity.
•TRUST: These tools enhance community trust by
increasing transparency, supporting timely investigations,
and ensuring officers have the best tools available to
serve and protect.
•UNIFIED SYSTEM: Consolidating systems under the
AXON platform ensures long -term savings, predictable
budget planning, and eliminates duplicative technology—
while gaining significantly more value than our current
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AXON BODY 4
HARDWARE
•(3) Axon Body 4’s (Adding to current
count of 35):
•Signal Sidearm
•Mounts
•USB-C/Magnet Quick-Release
Chargers
•Full Coverage Warranty
•Refresh every 2.5 Years
•Free Upgrades at refresh
•Signal Connectivity – Fleet Cameras
and TASER 10
•(1) Eight Bay Docking Stations + (1) Single
Bay Dock
•Full Coverage Warranty
•Refresh every 2.5 years
•Free upgrades at refresh 90
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TASER 1O PROGRAM
•(37) TASER 10’s
•Batteries
•Holsters
•Multi-bay Docking Station
•Unlimited Duty Cartridges
•Annual Training Cartridges
•TREND
•Instructor Vouchers
•Full Warranty (5 years)
•Virtual Reality:
•(2) Headset, TASER 10, Glock, Tablet
•Skills and Drills Lab
•Community Engagement Training
•Reality Based Training
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AXON OFFICER
SAFETY PLAN+
SOFTWARE
•(41) Pro Licenses
•Unlimited Axon Storage
•Unlimited 3rd Party Storage
•3rd Party Video Playback /
Migration
•Axon Fusus Pro +
•Axon Performance
•Axon Community Request
•Axon Investigate
•Redaction Assistant
•Auto-Tagging
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AXON AI ERA PLAN
•Draft One: Automatically writes police reports from body camera audio, saving officers valuable time to stay in the community, not behin d a desk.
•Auto-Transcription: Instantly turns audio and video from police cameras into readable text so it's faster to review what happened.
•Translate the Transcript: Converts police transcripts into different languages to help serve diverse communities better.
•AI Assistant: Voice-activated assistant embedded in Axon devices offering real-time answers and translations to support officers in the field.
•Policy Chat: Lets officers instantly check department rules and policies using simple voice or text questions.
•Real Time Translation: Translates conversations as they happen, helping officers and non -English speakers understand each other better.
•Unlimited Smart Detection: Uses AI to spot important things (like people or vehicles) in videos, making it easier to catch what matters.
•Form One: Automatically fills out routine police forms using info from body cameras, cutting paperwork and errors.
•Brief One: Creates short summaries of long videos so supervisors or investigators can quickly understand what happened.
•Smart Capture: Flags key moments in recordings using AI, ensuring critical details are easily found and used in reports or reviews.
•Axon will provide Professional Services and Training on all AI products
•Early AI Access Plan includes everything has released and all AI features Axon releases in the future at no cost added to program.
*SAVE $85,705 by signing before July 1*
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DRAFT ONE:
TESTIMONIALS
•67% time savings –“That is 67% of time the officer is getting back to go out
into the community, do things they enjoy, and engage with citizens.”– Fort Collins
Police Department
•61% reduction in report-writing time over a 90-day trial – Reports that took an
average of 24.6 minutes manually were reduced to 9.46 minutes using Draft One,
saving an estimated 1,285.75 hours annually. – Leon County Sheriff’s Office
•50% reduction in report-writing time – Campbell Police Department
•30 minutes saved per report for the 26 officers using Draft One – Boulder
Police Department
•418.53 hours saved over three months in a trial conducted by Fairfax County
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CONTRACT COMPARISON
Current Contract Proposed Contract Changes
Number of Contracts 2 1 Consolidate
Body Worn Cameras 35 38 Adding 3 Camera
Evidence.com Licenses 35 Basic 41 Pro Upgrading all users to Pro
TASER TASER 7: 35 TASER 10: 37 All users to TASER 10
Add 2 TASER Devices
Fleet 3 12 12 Consolidate Contracts
Virtual Reality Training More VR, Community-
Based Training
All Cartridges, Batteries, Training
BWC Hardware Upgrades
Unlimited Axon Storage
Auto Tagging
Redaction Assistant
Community Request New
GPS & Livestreaming New
Performance
Axon Investigate/ 3PV New
FUSUS Pro New
AI Era Plan New
Fleet Livestream New
Based on department needs & goals, we
have recommended the middle column
titled Proposed Contract & shown how
it compares to your current contract.
Summary:
-Add units to account for growth
-Improve TASER platform
-Expand VR Training for additional
training opportunities
-Future proof with extended HW
upgrades
-Add new AI tools to assist with day -
to-day
-Consolidate contracts to include
TASER, BWC, Fleet, AI Plan —all in
one
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ANNUAL COST BREAKDOWN
5 - Year Contract
Oct 2025 $191,091.80
Oct 2026 $191,091.81
Oct 2027 $191,091.81
Oct 2028 $191,091.81
Oct 2029 $191,091.81
Total Discounted —$634,916.51
Total $955,459.04
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COST ANALYSIS
Remaining Current Contracts (2)New Consolidated Contract
Oct 2025 $87,607.59 $191,091.80
Oct 2026*$87,607.59 $191,091.81
Oct 2027 $22,285.44 (Fleet Only)$191,091.81
Oct 2028 $22,285.44 (Fleet Only)$191,091.81
Oct 2029 $22,285.44 (Fleet Only)$191,091.81
5-Year Totals $622,715.35 $955,459.04
* Current TASER/BWC contract ends in 2026. Years 2027-2029 only reflect current
Fleet 3 (in-car camera) contract. Please note that Axon pricing increases 8%-10%
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Page 1 Q-692160-45804KP
Q-692160-45804KP
Issued: 05/27/2025
Quote Expiration: 05/30/2025
Estimated Contract Start Date: 08/01/2025
Account Number: 107174
Payment Terms: N30
Mode of Delivery: UPS-GND
Credit/Debit Amount: $0.00
SHIP TO BILL TO SALES REPRESENTATIVE PRIMARY CONTACT
Columbia Heights Police Department - MN
825 41st Ave NE
Minneapolis,
MN
55421-2910
USA
Columbia Heights Police Department - MN
825 41st Ave NE
Minneapolis
MN
55421-2910
USA
Email: matt.markham@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us
Kevin Pirehpour
Phone:
Email: kpirehpour@axon.com
Fax:
Matt Markham
Phone: (763) 706-8100
Email: mmarkham@columbiaheightsmn.gov
Fax: (763) 706-8126
Quote Summary Discount Summary
Program Length 60 Months Average Savings Per Year $126,983.30
TOTAL COST $955,459.04
ESTIMATED TOTAL W/ TAX $955,459.04 TOTAL SAVINGS $634,916.51
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
17800 N 85th St.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
United States
VAT: 86-0741227
Domestic: (800) 978-2737
International: +1.800.978.2737
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Payment Summary
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Jul 2025 $191,091.80 $0.00 $191,091.80
May 2026 $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
May 2027 $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
May 2028 $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
May 2029 $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
Total $955,459.04 $0.00 $955,459.04
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Quote Unbundled Price:$1,590,332.16
Quote List Price:$1,101,971.16
Quote Subtotal:$955,459.04
Pricing
All deliverables are detailed in Delivery Schedules section lower in proposal
Item Description Qty Term Unbundled List Price Net Price Subtotal Tax Total
Program
100553 TRANSFER CREDIT - SOFTWARE AND SERVICES 1 $1.00 ($46,990.66)($46,990.66)$0.00 ($46,990.66)
100552 TRANSFER CREDIT - GOODS 1 $1.00 ($7,107.26)($7,107.26)$0.00 ($7,107.26)
M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 60 $392.96 $287.06 $247.78 $550,071.60 $0.00 $550,071.60
B00056 BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 1 60 $255.83 $249.15 $249.15 $14,949.00 $0.00 $14,949.00
S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 38 60 $271.23 $161.41 $161.41 $368,014.80 $0.00 $368,014.80
BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 60 $13.11 $12.40 $12.40 $744.00 $0.00 $744.00
BWCamMBDTAP Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 60 $76.57 $36.07 $36.07 $2,164.20 $0.00 $2,164.20
A la Carte Hardware
H00001 AB4 Camera Bundle 3 $899.00 $899.00 $2,697.00 $0.00 $2,697.00
A la Carte Software
80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION,
ALERTS, & LIVESTREAM 12 58 $16.87 $16.87 $11,741.52 $0.00 $11,741.52
80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 58 $63.79 $63.79 $44,397.84 $0.00 $44,397.84
ProLicense Pro License Bundle 3 60 $48.82 $48.75 $8,775.00 $0.00 $8,775.00
A la Carte Services
101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE
SALES 1 $2,700.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.00 $1.00
80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1 $2,500.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.00 $1.00
20379 AXON VR - PSO - FULL INSTALLATION - INSIDE SALES 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00
Total $955,459.04 $0.00 $955,459.04
Delivery Schedule
Hardware
Bundle Item Description QTY Shipping Location Estimated Delivery Date
AB4 Camera Bundle 100147 AXON BODY 4 - CAMERA - NA US FIRST RESPONDER BLK
RAPIDLOCK 3 1 07/01/2025
AB4 Camera Bundle 100466 AXON BODY 4 - CABLE - USB-C TO USB-C 4 1 07/01/2025
AB4 Camera Bundle 100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 4 1 07/01/2025
AB4 Camera Bundle 11507 AXON BODY - MOUNT - RAPIDLOCK SINGLE MOLLE 4 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100126 AXON VR - TACTICAL BAG 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100390 AXON TASER 10 - HANDLE - YELLOW CLASS 3R 37 2 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100390 AXON TASER 10 - HANDLE - YELLOW CLASS 3R 1 2 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100394 AXON TASER 10 - MAGAZINE - HALT TRAINING BLUE 4 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100396 AXON TASER 10 - MAGAZINE - INERT RED 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100399 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - LIVE 740 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100400 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - HALT 370 1 07/01/2025
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Hardware
Bundle Item Description QTY Shipping Location Estimated Delivery Date
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100401 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - INERT 20 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100591 AXON TASER - CLEANING KIT 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100611 AXON TASER 10 - SAFARILAND HOLSTER - RH 37 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100623 ENHANCED HOOK-AND-LOOP TRAINING (HALT) SUIT (V2)1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100681 AXON SIGNAL - SIDEARM SENSOR ONLY 37 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100748 AXON VR - CONTROLLER - TASER 10 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100832 AXON VR - CONTROLLER - HANDGUN VR19H 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101122 AXON VR - HOLSTER - T10 SAFARILAND GRAY - RH 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101123 AXON VR - HOLSTER - T10 SAFARILAND GRAY - LH 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101294 AXON VR - TABLET 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101300 AXON VR - TABLET CASE 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101455 AXON TASER 10 - REPLACEMENT TOOL KIT - INTERPOSER
BUCKET 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101456 AXON TASER 10 - REPLACEMENT INTERPOSER BUCKET 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101755 AXON TASER 10 - MAGAZINE - LIVE DUTY BLACK V2 37 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101755 AXON TASER 10 - MAGAZINE - LIVE DUTY BLACK V2 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101757 AXON TASER 10 - MAGAZINE - LIVE TRAINING PURPLE V2 3 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20018 AXON TASER - BATTERY PACK - TACTICAL 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20018 AXON TASER - BATTERY PACK - TACTICAL 8 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20018 AXON TASER - BATTERY PACK - TACTICAL 37 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20378 AXON VR - HEADSET - HTC FOCUS 3 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 70033 AXON - DOCK WALL MOUNT - BRACKET ASSY 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 71019 AXON BODY - DOCK POWERCORD - NORTH AMERICA 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 71044 AXON SIGNAL - BATTERY - CR2430 SINGLE PACK 74 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 74200 AXON TASER - DOCK - SIX BAY PLUS CORE 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80087 AXON TASER - TARGET - CONDUCTIVE PROFESSIONAL
RUGGEDIZED 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80090 AXON TASER - TARGET FRAME - PROFESSIONAL 27.5 IN X 75
IN 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 100681 AXON SIGNAL - SIDEARM SENSOR ONLY 1 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 71044 AXON SIGNAL - BATTERY - CR2430 SINGLE PACK 2 1 07/01/2025
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100399 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - LIVE 120 1 07/01/2026
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100400 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - HALT 300 1 07/01/2026
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100399 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - LIVE 110 1 07/01/2027
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100400 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - HALT 300 1 07/01/2027
Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 73689 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 1 - DOCK MULTI BAY 1 1 08/15/2027
Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 73313 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 1 - DOCK SINGLE BAY 1 1 08/15/2027
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73309 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 1 - CAMERA 38 1 08/15/2027
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73689 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 1 - DOCK MULTI BAY 5 1 08/15/2027
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73309 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 1 - CAMERA 1 1 08/15/2027
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100210 AXON VR - TAP REFRESH 1 - TABLET 2 1 01/01/2028
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101009 AXON VR - TAP REFRESH 1 - SIDEARM CONTROLLER 2 1 01/01/2028
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101012 AXON VR - TAP REFRESH 1 - CONTROLLER 2 1 01/01/2028
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20373 AXON VR - TAP REFRESH 1 - HEADSET 2 1 01/01/2028
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100399 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - LIVE 110 1 07/01/2028
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100400 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - HALT 290 1 07/01/2028
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100399 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - LIVE 110 1 07/01/2029
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100400 AXON TASER 10 - CARTRIDGE - HALT 300 1 07/01/2029
Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 73688 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 2 - DOCK MULTI BAY 1 1 02/15/2030
Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 73314 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 2 - DOCK SINGLE BAY 1 1 02/15/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73310 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 2 - CAMERA 38 1 02/15/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73688 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 2 - DOCK MULTI BAY 5 1 02/15/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73310 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 2 - CAMERA 1 1 02/15/2030
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Software
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date
AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 101740 AXON - AI SOFTWARE LICENSE 38 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101180 AXON TASER - DATA SCIENCE PROGRAM 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101705 AXON FUSUS - LICENSE - PRO USER 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20248 AXON TASER - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20248 AXON TASER - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 20370 AXON VR - USER ACCESS - FULL VR 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73478 AXON EVIDENCE - REDACTION ASSISTANT USER LICENSE 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73618 AXON COMMUNITY REQUEST 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73638 AXON STANDARDS - LICENSE 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73682 AXON EVIDENCE - AUTO TAGGING LICENSE 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73683 AXON EVIDENCE - STORAGE - 10GB A LA CARTE 370 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73686 AXON EVIDENCE - STORAGE - UNLIMITED (AXON DEVICE)37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73739 AXON PERFORMANCE - LICENSE 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 73746 AXON EVIDENCE - ECOM LICENSE - PRO 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 101705 AXON FUSUS - LICENSE - PRO USER 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 20370 AXON VR - USER ACCESS - FULL VR 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73478 AXON EVIDENCE - REDACTION ASSISTANT USER LICENSE 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73618 AXON COMMUNITY REQUEST 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73638 AXON STANDARDS - LICENSE 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73682 AXON EVIDENCE - AUTO TAGGING LICENSE 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73683 AXON EVIDENCE - STORAGE - 10GB A LA CARTE 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73686 AXON EVIDENCE - STORAGE - UNLIMITED (AXON DEVICE)1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73739 AXON PERFORMANCE - LICENSE 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 73746 AXON EVIDENCE - ECOM LICENSE - PRO 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
Pro License Bundle 73683 AXON EVIDENCE - STORAGE - 10GB A LA CARTE 9 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
Pro License Bundle 73746 AXON EVIDENCE - ECOM LICENSE - PRO 3 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
A la Carte 80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 08/01/2025 05/31/2030
A la Carte 80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION, ALERTS, &
LIVESTREAM 12 08/01/2025 05/31/2030
Services
Bundle Item Description QTY
AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 101741 AXON - AI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 38
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100751 AXON TASER 10 - REPLACEMENT ACCESS PROGRAM - DUTY CARTRIDGE 37
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101184 AXON INVESTIGATE - TRAINING - OPERATOR AND EXAMINER 2
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101193 AXON TASER - ON DEMAND CERTIFICATION 1
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 11642 AXON INVESTIGATE - THIRD PARTY VIDEO SUPPORT 37
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 11642 AXON INVESTIGATE - THIRD PARTY VIDEO SUPPORT 1
A la Carte 101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE SALES 1
A la Carte 20379 AXON VR - PSO - FULL INSTALLATION - INSIDE SALES 1
A la Carte 80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1
Warranties
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date
Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 80465 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - MULTI BAY DOCK 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 80466 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - SINGLE BAY DOCK 1 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
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Warranties
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80464 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - CAMERA 37 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80465 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - MULTI BAY DOCK 5 08/01/2025 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100197 AXON VR - EXT WARRANTY - HEADSET 2 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100213 AXON VR - EXT WARRANTY - TABLET 2 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100704 AXON TASER 10 - EXT WARRANTY - HANDLE 1 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 100704 AXON TASER 10 - EXT WARRANTY - HANDLE 37 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101007 AXON VR - EXT WARRANTY - CONTROLLER 2 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 101008 AXON VR - EXT WARRANTY - HANDGUN CONTROLLER 2 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80374 AXON TASER - EXT WARRANTY - BATTERY PACK T7/T10 37 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80374 AXON TASER - EXT WARRANTY - BATTERY PACK T7/T10 1 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80374 AXON TASER - EXT WARRANTY - BATTERY PACK T7/T10 8 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80396 AXON TASER - EXT WARRANTY - DOCK SIX BAY T7/T10 1 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 80464 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - CAMERA 2 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 80464 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - CAMERA 1 07/01/2026 07/31/2030
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Shipping Locations
Location Number Street City State Zip Country
1 825 41st Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55421-2910 USA
2 825 41st Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55421-2910 USA
Payment Details
Jul 2025
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Upfront Hardware and PSO 20379 AXON VR - PSO - FULL INSTALLATION - INSIDE SALES 1 $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00
Upfront Hardware and PSO H00001 AB4 Camera Bundle 3 $2,697.00 $0.00 $2,697.00
Year 1 101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE SALES 1 $0.24 $0.00 $0.24
Year 1 80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1 $0.24 $0.00 $0.24
Year 1 80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 $10,490.74 $0.00 $10,490.74
Year 1 80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION, ALERTS, & LIVESTREAM 12 $2,774.40 $0.00 $2,774.40
Year 1 B00056 BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 1 $3,532.30 $0.00 $3,532.30
Year 1 BWCamMBDTAP Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $511.38 $0.00 $511.38
Year 1 BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $175.80 $0.00 $175.80
Year 1 M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 $129,976.17 $0.00 $129,976.17
Year 1 ProLicense Pro License Bundle 3 $2,073.44 $0.00 $2,073.44
Year 1 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 38 $86,958.01 $0.00 $86,958.01
Invoice Upon Fulfillment 100552 TRANSFER CREDIT - GOODS 1 ($7,107.26)$0.00 ($7,107.26)
Invoice Upon Fulfillment 100553 TRANSFER CREDIT - SOFTWARE AND SERVICES 1 ($46,990.66)$0.00 ($46,990.66)
Total $191,091.80 $0.00 $191,091.80
Aug 2025
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Invoice Upon Fulfillment BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Invoice Upon Fulfillment M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
May 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 2 101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE SALES 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 2 80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 2 80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 $8,476.77 $0.00 $8,476.77
Year 2 80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION, ALERTS, & LIVESTREAM 12 $2,241.78 $0.00 $2,241.78
Year 2 B00056 BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 1 $2,854.18 $0.00 $2,854.18
Year 2 BWCamMBDTAP Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $413.20 $0.00 $413.20
Year 2 BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $142.05 $0.00 $142.05
Year 2 M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 $105,023.89 $0.00 $105,023.89
Year 2 ProLicense Pro License Bundle 3 $1,675.39 $0.00 $1,675.39
Year 2 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 38 $70,264.17 $0.00 $70,264.17
Total $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
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May 2027
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 3 101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE SALES 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 3 80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 3 80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 $8,476.77 $0.00 $8,476.77
Year 3 80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION, ALERTS, & LIVESTREAM 12 $2,241.78 $0.00 $2,241.78
Year 3 B00056 BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 1 $2,854.18 $0.00 $2,854.18
Year 3 BWCamMBDTAP Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $413.20 $0.00 $413.20
Year 3 BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $142.05 $0.00 $142.05
Year 3 M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 $105,023.89 $0.00 $105,023.89
Year 3 ProLicense Pro License Bundle 3 $1,675.39 $0.00 $1,675.39
Year 3 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 38 $70,264.17 $0.00 $70,264.17
Total $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
May 2028
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 4 101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE SALES 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 4 80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 4 80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 $8,476.77 $0.00 $8,476.77
Year 4 80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION, ALERTS, & LIVESTREAM 12 $2,241.78 $0.00 $2,241.78
Year 4 B00056 BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 1 $2,854.18 $0.00 $2,854.18
Year 4 BWCamMBDTAP Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $413.20 $0.00 $413.20
Year 4 BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $142.05 $0.00 $142.05
Year 4 M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 $105,023.89 $0.00 $105,023.89
Year 4 ProLicense Pro License Bundle 3 $1,675.39 $0.00 $1,675.39
Year 4 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 38 $70,264.17 $0.00 $70,264.17
Total $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
May 2029
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 5 101208 AXON TASER 10 - 2 DAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE - INSIDE SALES 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 5 80146 AXON BODY - PSO - VIRTUAL STARTER 1 $0.19 $0.00 $0.19
Year 5 80401 AXON FLEET 3 - ALPR LICENSE - 1 CAMERA 12 $8,476.77 $0.00 $8,476.77
Year 5 80402 AXON FLEET - LICENSE - REAL-TIME LOCATION, ALERTS, & LIVESTREAM 12 $2,241.78 $0.00 $2,241.78
Year 5 B00056 BUNDLE - UNLIMITED PLUS ISLE WITH VR 1 $2,854.18 $0.00 $2,854.18
Year 5 BWCamMBDTAP Body Worn Camera Multi-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $413.20 $0.00 $413.20
Year 5 BWCamSBDTAP Body Worn Camera Single-Bay Dock TAP Bundle 1 $142.05 $0.00 $142.05
Year 5 M00041 BUNDLE - OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10 PLUS ISLE 37 $105,023.89 $0.00 $105,023.89
Year 5 ProLicense Pro License Bundle 3 $1,675.39 $0.00 $1,675.39
Year 5 S00007 AXON AI - AI ERA LEADERS 38 $70,264.17 $0.00 $70,264.17
Total $191,091.81 $0.00 $191,091.81
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Tax is estimated based on rates applicable at date of quote and subject to change at time of invoicing. If a tax exemption certificate should be applied, please submit
prior to invoicing.
Standard Terms and Conditions
Axon Enterprise Inc. Sales Terms and Conditions
Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement:
This Quote is limited to and conditional upon your acceptance of the provisions set forth herein and Axon’s Master Services and Purchasing Agreement
(posted at https://www.axon.com/sales-terms-and-conditions), as well as the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for Axon Fleet and/or Axon Interview
Room purchase, if applicable. In the event you and Axon have entered into a prior agreement to govern all future purchases, that agreement shall govern to
the extent it includes the products and services being purchased and does not conflict with the Axon Customer Experience Improvement Program Appendix
as described below.
ACEIP:
The Axon Customer Experience Improvement Program Appendix, which includes the sharing of de-identified segments of Agency Content with Axon to
develop new products and improve your product experience (posted at www.axon.com/legal/sales-terms-and-conditions), is incorporated herein by
reference. By signing below, you agree to the terms of the Axon Customer Experience Improvement Program.
Acceptance of Terms:
Any purchase order issued in response to this Quote is subject solely to the above referenced terms and conditions. By signing below, you represent that you
are lawfully able to enter into contracts. If you are signing on behalf of an entity (including but not limited to the company, municipality, or government agency
for whom you work), you represent to Axon that you have legal authority to bind that entity. If you do not have this authority, please do not sign this Quote.
Exceptions to Standard Terms and Conditions
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Agency has existing contract(s) originated via Quote(s):
Q-379068, Q-379068, Q-441474, Q-506191, Q-668493
Agency is terminating those contracts effective 8/1/2025. Any changes in this date will result in modification of the program value which may result in additional fees
or credits due to or from Axon.
The parties agree that Axon is applying a Transfer Balance of -$54,097.92
All TAP obligations from this contract will be considered fulfilled upon execution of this quote.
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Signature Date Signed
5/27/2025
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Item 11.
ITEM: License Agenda.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Sarah LaVoie 06/04/2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Attached is the business license agenda for May 27thth 2025, City Council meeting. This agenda consists of
applications for 2025: Contractor licenses, and Food Truck.
At the top of the license agenda there is a phrase stating "*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application",
noting that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information
cannot be released to the public.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June 9th 2025, as
presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. License Agenda 06/09/2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE 06/09/2025
110
Item 12.
TO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9TH, 2025
*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application
CONTRACTORS-2025
*PEOPLE GRAPHIC
DESIGN LLC
125 37th AVE N MINNEAPOLIS MN 55418 $80
FOOD TRUCK
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BOOSTERS
530 MILL ST NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN
55421
$0.00
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Item 12.
ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department BY/DATE: Fire Chief Dan O’Brien / June 9, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND:
Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing license applications.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for June 9, 2025, in that
they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
ATTACHMENT:
Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 6-9-25
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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Item 13.
Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval 6/9/25:
LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION
Alvarado, Fanny
3909 3rd St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
3909 3rd St NE
3911 3rd St NE
25-0008499
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Basaid, Ahmed
12468 Isetta Court
Blaine, MN 55449
342 Orendorff Way NE 25-0008301
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$450.00
Billy, Sonya
HPA US1 LLC
15771 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
3918 Hayes St NE 25-0008172
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$450.00
Boujnikh, Lahoucine
977 118th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55434
1400 Parkview Ln NE 25-0008290
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Buecksler, Caleb
517 Heinel Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
4452 Tyler Pl NE
4450 Tyler Pl NE
25-0008347
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$450.00
Campoverde-Nistler, Nicole
2105 Argonne Drive NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
5106 7th St NE 25-0008469
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Campoverde-Nistler, Nicole
2105 Argonne Drive NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
5153 7th St NE 25-0008472
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Carranza, Oscar
2701 Parkhaven Court N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
1637 37th Ave NE 25-0008293
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$450.00
Castro, Antonio
2203 94th Way N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
4607 Tyler St NE 25-0008361
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 4
$338.00
Colvin, Eric
22 Wheelhouse Court
Long Beach, CA 90803
3879 Polk St NE
3881 Polk St NE
25-0008314
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
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LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION
Dani, Sandeep
Angeline Properties LLC
9699 Marshall Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
4622 Tyler St NE 25-0008366
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 7
$404.00
Dela, Aren
Dela Investment Group Stinson LLC
10078 Flanders Ct#130
Blaine, MN 55449
3806 Stinson Blvd NE 25-0008497
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 17
$624.00
Dela, Aren
Dela Investment Group Stinson LLC
10078 Flanders Ct#130
Blaine, MN 55449
3816 Stinson Blvd NE 25-0008498
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 17
$624.00
Demetriou, Martha
11159 Holland Circle
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
950 47th Ave NE 25-0008245
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 11
$492.00
Filho, Rene
Lox Properties, LLC
1395 Commerce Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
1070 Grandview Ct NE #114 25-0008276
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Gallogly, David
Hawkeye Real Estate Investments, LLC
900 Broadway Avenue
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
4732 Upland Crst NE 25-0008378
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$450.00
Hinrichs, Eric
4259 Arthur Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
4311 Reservoir Blvd NE 25-0008509
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Hinrichs, Eric
Hinrichs Family Home, LLC
4259 Arthur St NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
4353 Arthur St NE 25-0008512
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
*New License
Hinrichs, Eric
4259 Arthur Street NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
636 38th Ave NE 25-0008546
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Jannatpour, Sidney
8049 Pleasant View Dr NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
4600 Johnson St NE
4602 Johnson St NE
25-0008525
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Johnson, Andrew
2780 16th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
4801 7th St NE
4803 7th St NE
25-0008529
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Johnson, Lowell
175 Main Street S.
Pine City, MN 55063
4024 Madison St NE 25-0008505
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
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Item 13.
LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION
Lamberty Pabon, Jashira
220 42nd Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
220 42nd Ave NE
218 42nd Ave NE (Rental Side)
25-0008152
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 0
$300.00
Landi, Maria
920 96th Lane NE
Blaine, MN 55434
500 40th Ave NE #Up 25-0008467
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Lewis, Wesley
1142 Cheery Lane NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
1144 Cheery Ln NE 25-0008485
Family Exempt Rental License
Number of licensed units: 1
$75.00
Marcatoma, Genaro
2312 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
4653 Tyler St NE 25-0008371
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 4
$338.00
McCambridge, Cameron
McClub Investments LLC
4999 France Ave S#250
Minneapolis, MN 55410
1036 Peters Pl NE 25-0008272
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 7
$404.00
Metz, Owen
Columbia Heights Leased Housing
Associates III LLLP
1069 Grandview Way NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
1069 Grandview Way NE 25-0008134
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 88
$2,186.00
Metz, Owen
Columbia Heights Leased Housing
Assoc. III, LLLP
4729 Grand Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
4729 Grand Ave NE 25-0008216
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 60
$1,570.00
Mevissen, Betsy
B&B Homes, LLC
4328 Reservoir Blvd NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
3935 Ulysses St NE
3933 Ulysses St NE
25-0008502
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Moen, Jody
3437 Hayes St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
3911 Tyler St NE 25-0008315
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Olson, Nathan
Olson Partnership
1673 Brueberry Lane
Arden Hills, MN 55112
1222 45 1/2 Ave NE
1224 45 1/2 Ave NE
25-0008416
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Ortiz Robles, Jose
1171 49th Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
4345 5th St NE 25-0008445
Family Exempt Rental License
Number of licensed units: 1
$75.00
Pederson, Michael
Western Sky Properties LLC
12998 Bluebird Street NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
3844 Van Buren St NE 25-0008427
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
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Item 13.
LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION
Pettinelli, Matthew
CapGrow Holdings JV Sub I, LLC
320 W Ohio St#650
Chicago, IL 60654
5051 Jackson St NE
5049 Jackson St NE (Rental Side)
25-0008390
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Schaff, Nelia
1551 Woodside Court NE
Fridley, MN 55432
4228 Madison St NE
Up/Down
25-0008679
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$1,650.00
*New License
Senior, Jason
17045 Losillas Circle#1633
Fort Myers, FL 33913
4554 4th St NE 25-0008535
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 0
$300.00
Sultana, Zehra
Clifton Properties LLC
8445 Center Drive
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
1020 40th Ave NE 25-0008269
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 4
$338.00
Sultana, Zehra
Fairfield Investments, Inc
8445 Center Dr
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
3858 Tyler St NE 25-0008313
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
Thompson, Mitchell
3405 46th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
4615 Tyler St NE 25-0008362
Rental License [Over 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 4
$338.00
Wilson, Kelly
Belden River Real Estate LLC
12301 Central Ave NE#101
Blaine, MN 55434
4800 Jefferson St NE 25-0008217
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$450.00
Zhi, Zoe
American Medical Research, Inc.
105 Lakeland Shores Road
Lakeland, MN 55043
4544 Fillmore St NE
4546 Fillmore St NE
25-0008521
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 2
$300.00
Zhou, Chen
Newland Property LLC
5660 Comstock Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
4917 University Ave NE 25-0008464
Rental License [1 - 3 Units]
Number of licensed units: 1
$300.00
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Item 13.
ITEM: Review of Bills.
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: June 9th, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
X Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department prepares a list of all payments made for approval of the Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve payments since previous City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed
the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,167,685.33.
ATTACHMENT(S):
List of Claims
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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Item 14.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/46Page
:
06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
1,000.00 111044376MUSIC IN THE PARK 060425ALFONSO BURGO060425203117MAIN05/29/2025
415.53 220044000FIRE EXTINGUISHER SVC, PARTS, CERTAMERICAN CYLINDER INC224697203118MAIN05/29/2025
279.97 210042172BLAUER FLEXHEAT SHIRTSASPEN MILLS, INC.343651203119MAIN05/29/2025
4,209.00 161043041CIVIL CHARGES 0425BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD296817203122MAIN05/29/2025
9,318.00 161043042PROSECUTION 0425296820
935.00 161043042IN CUSTODY 0425296821
270.00 161043045PERSONNEL MATTERS 0425296818
14,732.00 CHECK MAIN 203122 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
1,486.29 210042171TOURNIQUET, GAUZE, NALOXONE, CURAPLEX, SHOE COVERBOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC85777982203123MAIN05/29/2025
899.31 5129438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5203125*#MAIN05/29/2025
28.83 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5
25.25 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5
30.00 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5
30.00 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5
25.25 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5
725.56 9200438308000014661-58000014661-5
1,764.20 CHECK MAIN 203125 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
204.14 504044200DRAG BRUNCH SHOW 072025CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES1258720203127MAIN05/29/2025
25.00 210044020FRESH AIR, BATH TOWEL 041725CINTAS INC4227648156203128*#MAIN05/29/2025
43.85 210044020MATS, FRESH AIR, BATH TOWELS 0501254229104790
25.00 220044020FRESH AIR, BATH TOWEL 0417254227648156
25.00 220044020MATS, FRESH AIR, BATH TOWELS 0501254229104790
38.94 512944020MOPS JPM 0520254230983725
157.79 CHECK MAIN 203128 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
55.60 194044020RUGS-CH 051425CINTAS INC4230419908203129MAIN05/29/2025
20.35 312142171PROPANE REFILLCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL INC1-1042768203130MAIN05/29/2025
17.86 210043250050325 8772105050213657COMCAST050325203131MAIN05/29/2025
391.25 111044376MUSIC IN THE PARK 060425CURBSIDE PRODUCTIONS LLC335203133MAIN05/29/2025
798.00 210043105MN MANDATED TRAINING. JURAN, VAUGHN, S TOMBERS, MONBERG AND MARKHAMECKBERG LAMMERS, P.C.A32722203135MAIN05/29/2025
798.00 210043105MN MANDATED TRAINING. JURAN, VAUGHN, S TOMBERS, MONBERG AND MARKHAMA32722 118
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/46Page
:
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
798.00 210043105MN MANDATED TRAINING. JURAN, VAUGHN, S TOMBERS, MONBERG AND MARKHAMA32722
2,394.00 CHECK MAIN 203135 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
335.00 610242160SYCAMOREGROVE NURSERY35031200203141MAIN05/29/2025
80.00 500143050UMPIRE 10U BASEBALL - 051325HAMMER SPORTS LLC5667203142MAIN05/29/2025
104.00 220043105EMT INITIAL APPLICATION FEEHEINECKE/LOGAN1478309203143MAIN05/29/2025
70.93 520042171POOL CLEANERSHOME DEPOT #28022011089203145*#MAIN05/29/2025
11.49 520042171WD40, LUBE6010637
9.97 520042171FLAT FILE6010645
92.39 CHECK MAIN 203145 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
12.93 220042171INTERCEPT MICROFILTERIMPERIAL DADE4374405203146MAIN05/29/2025
8,693.30 220042173TURNOUT COATS, TURNOUT PANTSJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN326340203147MAIN05/29/2025
5,592.50 220042173TURNOUT COATS, TURNOUT PANTSIN326340
1,738.66 220042173TURNOUT COATS, TURNOUT PANTSIN326340
1,118.50 220042173TURNOUT COATS, TURNOUT PANTSIN326340
84.90 220042173TURNOUT COATS, TURNOUT PANTSIN326340
17,227.86 CHECK MAIN 203147 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
325.00 132043050JOB EVAL AND GRADINGKEYSTONE COMPENSATION GRP LLC1262203149MAIN05/29/2025
42.67 504042175EVENT FOOD PURCHASES 010825-040825LACK/CANDACE040825203150MAIN05/29/2025
94.62 504044200EVENT FOOD PURCHASES 010825-040825040825
29.96 504044200EVENT FOOD PURCHASES 010825-040825040825
36.96 504044200EVENT FOOD PURCHASES 010825-040825040825
204.21 CHECK MAIN 203150 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
650.00 210043050PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT MARTIN-MCALLISTER INC16804203152MAIN05/29/2025
221.07 520042173GLOVES & EARPLUGS MCCLELLAN SALES INC022295203153MAIN05/29/2025
48.21 220042171PPR TWLS, PAINT PEN, SPRAY PAINT, 1X2-8 FURRINGMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY28431203154#MAIN05/29/2025
102.72 512942171BATTERIES, CEILING FAN, WHITE PAINT, WOOD29083
150.93 CHECK MAIN 203154 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
213.60 312142160SLOW SET ASPHALT EMULSIONMINNESOTA ROADWAYS90101203157MAIN05/29/2025
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:
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
2,264.00 194044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2025NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6061203158*#MAIN05/29/2025
1,029.00 210044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20256061
1,029.00 220044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20256061
1,624.00 512944020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20256061
229.00 520044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20256061
6,175.00 CHECK MAIN 203158 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
220.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSETON SITE SANITATION INC0001880477203159MAIN05/29/2025
74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0001880476
146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-SILVER LAKE0001880475
74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0001880472
74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-KEYES0001880471
74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNA0001880469
220.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN 0001880470
146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0001880468
1,028.00 CHECK MAIN 203159 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
13.87 111043210043025 -10010429POPP.COM INC992876787203161*#MAIN05/29/2025
13.87 132043210043025 -10010429992876787
13.87 151043210043025 -10010429992876787
102.29 194043210043025 -10010429992876787
12.93 500043210043025 -10010429992876787
57.13 512943210043025 -10010429992876787
213.96 CHECK MAIN 203161 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
211.95 220042170KIDS FIREFIGHTER HATS POSITIVE PROMOTIONS INC63367770203162MAIN05/29/2025
1,500.00 512943050REFINISH WOOD FLOOR JPM 2025RENEWED HARDWOOD FLOORS052225203164MAIN05/29/2025
120.00 210042030BUSINESS CARDSSOULO COMMUNICATIONS131593013203168MAIN05/29/2025
160.97 210042172RADIO CASE, FLASHLIGHT CASE, DOUBLE HANDCUFF CASESTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1754607203169MAIN05/29/2025
797.30 500143050TAE KWON DO & LITTLE TIGERS SPRING 2025ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS INC051525203172MAIN05/29/2025
719.10 500143050TAE KWON DO & LITTLE TIGERS SPRING 2025051525
1,516.40 CHECK MAIN 203172 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
13,474.05 31604381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1184261842203176*#MAIN05/29/2025
(54.49)31604381051-4159573-11184261842
13,419.56 CHECK MAIN 203176 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
120
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
2,310.00 210044030PERFORMANCE TRACKER, PROF STANDARDS TRACKING SOFTWARE FRONTLINE PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTIONINV1164322176(A)MAIN05/29/2025
2,310.00 210044030PERFORMANCE TRACKER, PROF STANDARDS TRACKING SOFTWARE INV116432
4,620.00 CHECK MAIN 2176(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
309.00 220042171MSA BACKPLATE, LABORMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP423552178(A)*MAIN05/29/2025
95.40 194043050PEST CONTROL-CH 050225ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4114743203178*#MAIN06/05/2025
393.00 500143050TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 050725-052825ALFERNESS/DONNA M52825203179MAIN06/05/2025
675.00 220042171FRX SMART PADS ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMSCI00062339203180MAIN06/05/2025
37.50 210043250BROADBAND CONN 0525ANOKA COUNTYB250512G203183*#MAIN06/05/2025
37.50 220043250BROADBAND CONN 0525B250512G
18.75 310043250BROADBAND CONN 0525B250512G
3.75 312143250BROADBAND CONN 0525B250512G
3.75 520043250BROADBAND CONN 0525B250512G
101.25 CHECK MAIN 203183 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
1,798.00 220044030RMS, AUDIT FEE, SRT ALLOCATIONANOKA CTY FIRE PROTECTION COUN399203184MAIN06/05/2025
6,906.00 220044030RMS, AUDIT FEE, SRT ALLOCATION399
493.00 220044030RMS, AUDIT FEE, SRT ALLOCATION399
566.00 220044030RMS, AUDIT FEE, SRT ALLOCATION399
9,763.00 CHECK MAIN 203184 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
1,496.39 210042172UNIFORMSASPEN MILLS, INC.354611203185MAIN06/05/2025
12.85 210042172NAME TAG354400
1,509.24 CHECK MAIN 203185 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
22,218.50 310043050SS4A ACTION PLANBOLTON & MENK, INC0363037203193MAIN06/05/2025
25.00 210044020FRESH AIR, BATH TOWELS 051525CINTAS INC4230583164203196*#MAIN06/05/2025
25.00 220044020FRESH AIR, BATH TOWELS 0515254230583164
38.94 512944020MOPS JPM 0527254231613161
88.94 CHECK MAIN 203196 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
66.00 512944020BEER LINE CLEANING 0525CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE25-HALL-5203198MAIN06/05/2025 121
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
23.16 111043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
32.43 132043250051525 934571297241363147
50.96 151043250051525 934571297241363147
4.63 194043250051525 934571297241363147
129.72 210043250051525 934571297241363147
115.82 220043250051525 934571297241363147
60.23 310043250051525 934571297241363147
18.53 312143250051525 934571297241363147
9.27 500043250051525 934571297241363147
32.43 512943250051525 934571297241363147
9.27 520043250051525 934571297241363147
486.45 CHECK MAIN 203199 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
17.86 210043250030325 8772105050213657COMCAST030325203200MAIN06/05/2025
450.00 210043105INTERCULTURAL CONFLICT STYLE INVENTORYCONSCIOUSPRAXIS2503203201MAIN06/05/2025
235.00 194044020ADD HOT WATER TO KITCHEN SINK-CHCROCK'S PLUMBING INC855746203203*#MAIN06/05/2025
237.50 210044020TIE IN HOT WATER LINES-PSB855741
237.50 220044020TIE IN HOT WATER LINES-PSB855741
350.00 512944020REPAIR TOILET-JPM855747
350.00 512944020INSTALL VACUUM BREAKER PIPE-JPM837555
1,410.00 CHECK MAIN 203203 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
250.00 220042171NAMEPLATESEMERGENCY TECHNICAL DECON00000451203206MAIN06/05/2025
61.26 520042171POOL HARDWAREFASTENAL COMPANYMNSPR203737203207MAIN06/05/2025
33.47 520042171VAC BRKER CHROMEGOODIN CO INC1437510-00203212MAIN06/05/2025
352.00 504044200GLENSHEEN PLAY TICKETS 071525HISTORY THEATRE INC.1130793203216MAIN06/05/2025
352.00 504044200GLENSHEEN PLAY TICKETS 0716251131463
704.00 CHECK MAIN 203216 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
21.98 520042171SIMPLE GREEN CLEANERHOME DEPOT #280221133203218MAIN06/05/2025
1,278.89 520044000REPAIR LIGHTS & GFI-SILVER LAKE BEACHJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC25130072-F203221*#MAIN06/05/2025
630.26 520044000REPLACE GFIS & COVERS-HUSET SHELTER25130077-F
1,390.78 520044000REPAIR GFI & BOX, TROUBLESHOOT CIRCUIT #9-RAMSDELL25130074-F
3,299.93 CHECK MAIN 203221 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 122
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
11.22 210042171TARP, BUNGEE CORD MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY26895203229*#MAIN06/05/2025
3.99 520042171BRUSH SET28717
39.50 520042171ROLLERS, PAINT COVER, RAGS, PAINT28758
59.97 610242171VALVE, NIPPLE, ELBOW29150
114.68 CHECK MAIN 203229 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
2,045.00 220043105FF I, FF II, HAZ MATMINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND1299362203230MAIN06/05/2025
2,045.00 220043105FFI, FFII, HAZMAT1299364
4,090.00 CHECK MAIN 203230 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
325.00 220044020TROUBLESHOOT WARM ROOM-FD NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6172203233*#MAIN06/05/2025
135.57 520044100SATELLITE RENT-RAMSDELLON SITE SANITATION INC0001885542203236MAIN06/05/2025
(5.87)000020815052625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992879377203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
5.97 111043210052625 - 10013121992879377
13.50 132043210052625 - 10013121992879377
33.64 151043210052625 - 10013121992879377
11.37 194043210052625 - 10013121992879377
73.34 210043210052625 - 10013121992879377
26.05 220043210052625 - 10013121992879377
56.05 310043210052625 - 10013121992879377
4.73 312143210052625 - 10013121992879377
32.55 500043210052625 - 10013121992879377
1.50 512943210052625 - 10013121992879377
1.30 520043210052625 - 10013121992879377
254.13 CHECK MAIN 203237 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
7,350.00 500044030SUBSCRIPTION 050125-043026RECDESK LLCRD-001203203241MAIN06/05/2025
26.85 210044000SHREDDING 051925ROHN INDUSTRIES INC0048878203243#MAIN06/05/2025
18.85 220044000SHREDDING 0519250048878
45.70 CHECK MAIN 203243 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
80.40 520042171BRUSHES, RAGS, BUCKETSSHERWIN WILLIAMS6228-3203245MAIN06/05/2025
325.99 210042172CARRIE VEST, NAME TAGSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1763358203249MAIN06/05/2025
152.64 312142172T-SHIRTS - PWTRENDS, CYCLES & SWINGS INCINV97765203251*#MAIN06/05/2025
123
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 101 GENERAL
50.88 312142172T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
251.79 312142173T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
25.44 520042172T-SHIRTS - PWINV97765
51.15 520042172T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
33.92 520042172T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
144.69 520042172T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
269.85 520042173T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
980.36 CHECK MAIN 203251 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
29.36 194042171TOWELSTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC1020142203252*#MAIN06/05/2025
37.80 210043810SOLAR POWERUMBRA SOLAR FUND LLC26-000344203254#MAIN06/05/2025
37.80 220043810SOLAR POWER26-000344
75.60 CHECK MAIN 203254 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
81.85 132043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
2,642.87 210043211051425 442735411-000016113511781
691.91 220043211051425 442735411-000016113511781
119.71 310043211051425 442735411-000016113511781
152.96 312143211051425 442735411-000016113511781
40.93 500043211051425 442735411-000016113511781
193.89 520043211051425 442735411-000016113511781
40.93 610243211051425 442735411-000016113511781
3,965.05 CHECK MAIN 203256 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
814.78 92004381051-7085831-0XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1185196732203259*#MAIN06/05/2025
(80.51)92004381051-7085831-01185196732
(234.81)92004381051-7085831-01185196732
499.46 CHECK MAIN 203259 TOTAL FOR FUND 101:
131,727.39 Total for fund 101 GENERAL
124
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 201 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS
13.90 240043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
88.50 240043500PHN 800 53RD AVE NE PUD 051625ECM PUBLISHERS INC1048800203205MAIN06/05/2025
15.14 240043210052625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992879377203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
128.00 00003219280% REFUND CANCELED TIME OF SALE 1105 GOULDRAINES/MICHAEL E.2025-00864203240MAIN06/05/2025
81.85 240043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
327.39 Total for fund 201 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS
125
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
13.87 631443210043025 -10010429POPP.COM INC992876787203161*#MAIN05/29/2025
254.50 631443050EDA MINUTES 050525TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INC30405203170MAIN05/29/2025
23.16 631443250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
15.54 631443210052625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992879377203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
26.34 631443210052625 - 10013121992879377
41.88 CHECK MAIN 203237 TOTAL FOR FUND 204:
333.41 Total for fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
126
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 225 CABLE TELEVISION
3,149.43 984443050MAIL SRVC, POSTAGE SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2025DO-GOOD.BIZ INC17520-01203134MAIN05/29/2025
2,465.00 984442012COUNCIL CHAMBERS BROADCAST UPGRADEAVI SYSTEMS INC89055839203188MAIN06/05/2025
4,908.75 984442012COUNCIL CHAMBERS BROADCAST UPGRADE89055839
4,811.00 984442012COUNCIL CHAMBERS BROADCAST UPGRADE89055839
2,897.00 984442012COUNCIL CHAMBERS BROADCAST UPGRADE89055839
16,175.50 984444030COUNCIL CHAMBERS BROADCAST UPGRADE89055839
31,257.25 CHECK MAIN 203188 TOTAL FOR FUND 225:
9.27 984443250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
34,415.95 Total for fund 225 CABLE TELEVISION
127
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
1,155.00 631744000SWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP RTD POWER WASHING, INC11-VB203244MAIN06/05/2025
17.32 631744000SWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP 11-VB
1,172.32 CHECK MAIN 203244 TOTAL FOR FUND 228:
1,172.32 Total for fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
128
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 240 LIBRARY
2,493.00 550044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2025NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6061203158*#MAIN05/29/2025
95.40 550044020PEST CONTROL LIB 0525ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4114368203178*#MAIN06/05/2025
5.29 550042180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR2039059761203189MAIN06/05/2025
7.95 550042180BOOK ORDER2039085446
34.46 550042180BOOK ORDER2039098606
224.40 550042180BOOK ORDER2039068182
297.13 550042180BOOK ORDER2039082426
551.36 550042180BOOK ORDER2039056122
450.61 550042180BOOK ORDER2039071707
441.84 550042180BOOK ORDER2039094324
2,013.04 CHECK MAIN 203189 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
299.00 550042030SUMMER READING TRACKERS (550), BOOKMARKS (1700)CHURCH OFFSET PRINTING INC141113203195MAIN06/05/2025
160.00 550042030SUMMER EVENT CALENDARS (500) + SPANISH (150)141282
459.00 CHECK MAIN 203195 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
118.94 550044020WINDOW CLEANING 0425-CHCITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC746803203197MAIN06/05/2025
(8.94)550044020WINDOW CLEANING 0425-CH746803
128.00 550044020WINDOW CLEANING 0425-LIBRARY746590
238.00 CHECK MAIN 203197 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
189.95 550043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
806.05 550045180ADJUSTABLE TABLE BASE-LIBRARYISPACE FURNITURE INC33267203220MAIN06/05/2025
(61.03)550045180ADJUSTABLE TABLE BASE-LIBRARY33267
745.02 CHECK MAIN 203220 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
22.73 550044000COPY OVERAGE 041525-051425MARCO, INCINV13865694203225MAIN06/05/2025
184.41 550044000COPY MAINT 051525-061425INV13870616
20.00 550044000COPY MAINT 051525-061425INV13870616
227.14 CHECK MAIN 203225 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
1,235.00 550044020REPAIR BOILERS-LIBRARYNORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE5836203233*#MAIN06/05/2025 129
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 240 LIBRARY
1,355.92 550044020REPAIR BOILER-LIBRARY5863
2,590.92 CHECK MAIN 203233 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
131.50 550042000PAPER, CORRECTION FLUIDOFFICE DEPOT417751100001203234MAIN06/05/2025
22.15 550042000PENCILS & PENS424965284001
29.04 550042000DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE424968316001
182.69 CHECK MAIN 203234 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
300.00 550043050LINOCUT PRINT CLASS 05142025TARAH JO KAHABKA05142025203250MAIN06/05/2025
173.78 550042171TP, CLEANER-LIBRARYTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC1019767203252*#MAIN06/05/2025
249.96 550042171CLEANER, CAN LINERS1022820
423.74 CHECK MAIN 203252 TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
169.44 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDERCENGAGE LEARNING INC9991004062312189(A)MAIN06/05/2025
118.46 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDER999100418396
287.90 CHECK MAIN 2189(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 240:
42.73 550042189DVD ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5071363312193(A)MAIN06/05/2025
10,288.53 Total for fund 240 LIBRARY
130
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 272 PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS - OTHER
4,812.52 220042010MSA G1 SCBA, CYLINDERS, RIT KIT, RIT BAGSMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP484962178(A)*MAIN05/29/2025
20,056.80 220042010MSA G1 SCBA, CYLINDERS, RIT KIT, RIT BAGSP48496
960.00 220042010MSA G1 SCBA, CYLINDERS, RIT KIT, RIT BAGSP48496
35,583.56 220042010MSA G1 SCBA, CYLINDERS, RIT KIT, RIT BAGSP48496
455.71 220042010MSA G1 SCBA, CYLINDERS, RIT KIT, RIT BAGSP48496
61,868.59 CHECK MAIN 2178(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 272:
61,868.59 Total for fund 272 PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS - OTHER
131
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
44.10 631443050CL205-00082 PURCHASE AGREEMENT, CL205-00085 PURCHASE OF 4243 5TH ST NEKENNEDY & GRAVEN187826203148MAIN05/29/2025
13.50 631443050CL205-00082 PURCHASE AGREEMENT, CL205-00085 PURCHASE OF 4243 5TH ST NE187826
57.60 CHECK MAIN 203148 TOTAL FOR FUND 408:
2,411.19 641144600FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANTKLASH DRUMS LLC052725203223MAIN06/05/2025
2,468.79 Total for fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
132
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
466.02 645044000OUTSIDE STORAGE RMVL 041025 - 0424251-800-GOT-JUNK?51203116MAIN05/29/2025
573.06 645044000OUTSIDE STORAGE RMVL 041025 - 04242551
491.97 645044000OUTSIDE STORAGE RMVL 041025 - 04242551
140.56 645044000OUTSIDE STORAGE RMVL 041025 - 04242551
1,671.61 CHECK MAIN 203116 TOTAL FOR FUND 415:
1,671.61 Total for fund 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ
133
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL
6,715.00 210045120BULLET RESISTANT GLASS REMOVAL AND REINSTALLTRUSTWORTHY GLASS INC9362203171MAIN05/29/2025
1,350.00 210045180DOOR WRAPS, GRAPHICS SQUAD #8252FINISHING TOUCH CAR CARE INC417052203208MAIN06/05/2025
8,065.00 Total for fund 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL
134
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 601 WATER UTILITY
11.40 960043211042525 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700105032025203121*MAIN05/29/2025
44.32 9600438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5203125*#MAIN05/29/2025
121.71 9600438308000014661-58000014661-5
166.03 CHECK MAIN 203125 TOTAL FOR FUND 601:
227.58 960042160HYDRANT OILFERGUSON WATERWORKS INC0546170203138MAIN05/29/2025
47.00 960042171VERSA CAPHOME DEPOT #280214434203145*#MAIN05/29/2025
23.00 960044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2025NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6061203158*#MAIN05/29/2025
400.10 960043050LEAK LOCATESWATER CONSERVATION SRVCS INC14672203175MAIN05/29/2025
397.30 960043050LEAK LOCATES14672
797.40 CHECK MAIN 203175 TOTAL FOR FUND 601:
8.69 96004381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1184261842203176*#MAIN05/29/2025
3.75 960043250BROADBAND CONN 0525ANOKA COUNTYB250512G203183*#MAIN06/05/2025
9.27 960043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
81.25 960042160MV4 WEAR ASPHALTMARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC45671219203226MAIN06/05/2025
163.26 960042160MV4 WEAR ASPHALT45689368
314.27 960042160M4 WEAR ASPHALT45776662
558.78 CHECK MAIN 203226 TOTAL FOR FUND 601:
198.00 960042171GLOVESMCCLELLAN SALES INC022306203227MAIN06/05/2025
29.99 960042171PLIERMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY28516203229*#MAIN06/05/2025
18.74 960043210050425 10013125POPP.COM INC992877588203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
3.72 960043210052625 - 10013121992879377
22.46 CHECK MAIN 203237 TOTAL FOR FUND 601:
135
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AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 601 WATER UTILITY
29.68 960042172T-SHIRTS - PWTRENDS, CYCLES & SWINGS INCINV97765203251*#MAIN06/05/2025
25.44 960042172T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
161.87 960042173T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
216.99 CHECK MAIN 203251 TOTAL FOR FUND 601:
282.39 960043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
931.65 96004381051-0012949181-3XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1186690630203259*#MAIN06/05/2025
(110.56)96004381051-0012949181-31186690630
(22.67)96004381051-0012949181-31186690630
798.42 CHECK MAIN 203259 TOTAL FOR FUND 601:
3,401.15 Total for fund 601 WATER UTILITY
136
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 602 SEWER UTILITY
11.40 960043211042525 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700105032025203121*MAIN05/29/2025
68.00 960044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2025NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6061203158*#MAIN05/29/2025
3.75 960043250BROADBAND CONN 0525ANOKA COUNTYB250512G203183*#MAIN06/05/2025
9.27 960043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
18.75 960043210050425 10013125POPP.COM INC992877588203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
29.68 960042172T-SHIRTS - PWTRENDS, CYCLES & SWINGS INCINV97765203251*#MAIN06/05/2025
25.44 960042172T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
161.86 960042173T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
216.98 CHECK MAIN 203251 TOTAL FOR FUND 602:
282.39 960043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
610.54 Total for fund 602 SEWER UTILITY
137
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 603 REFUSE FUND
471.00 953042920PLASTIC RECYCLING 0425EMERGE ENTERPRISES793203137MAIN05/29/2025
3,185.00 951042910BULK PICKUP 031725-032825SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCBP07-2025203166#MAIN05/29/2025
2,270.00 951042920BULK PICKUP 031725-032825BP07-2025
170.00 954043050BULK PICKUP 031725-032825BP07-2025
5,625.00 CHECK MAIN 203166 TOTAL FOR FUND 603:
7,332.14 951042930YARD WASTE & ORGANICS 0425WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN INC0000308-4651-3203174#MAIN05/29/2025
316.84 951042930YARD WASTE & ORGANICS 04250000308-4651-3
524.77 953042920RECYCLING ROLLOFF 04250015718-0500-9
8,173.75 CHECK MAIN 203174 TOTAL FOR FUND 603:
671.25 953044200PROCEED SHARE RE-ALLIANCE #57898KIWANIS COLUMBIA HTS-FRIDLEY051425203222MAIN06/05/2025
184.90 953042171ORGANICS BUCKETSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY29016203229*#MAIN06/05/2025
2,405.00 951042910BULK PICKUP 042825-050925SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCBP010-2025203246MAIN06/05/2025
1,605.00 951042920BULK PICKUP 042825-050925BP010-2025
10,053.80 951042930YARD WASTE PICKUP 051225-051625YW006-2025
14,063.80 CHECK MAIN 203246 TOTAL FOR FUND 603:
20.46 952043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
20.46 953043211051425 442735411-000016113511781
40.92 CHECK MAIN 203256 TOTAL FOR FUND 603:
6,560.80 951042930ORGANICS 0425BETTER FUTURES MNINV18362185(A)MAIN06/05/2025
116,814.31 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 0425WALTERS RECYCLING & REFUSE INC.00087727002197(A)MAIN06/05/2025
66,797.17 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 04250008772700
3,846.47 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 04250008772700
44,646.73 951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 04250008772700
2,635.54 951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 04250008772700
641.09 951042930REFUSE & RECYCLING 04250008772700
235,381.31 CHECK MAIN 2197(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 603:
271,172.73 Total for fund 603 REFUSE FUND
138
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
11.42 960043211042525 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700105032025203121*MAIN05/29/2025
18.75 960043210050425 10013125POPP.COM INC992877588203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
48.09 960043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
78.26 Total for fund 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY
139
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 651 WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND
6,175.00 969945180WATER METERSCORE & MAIN LPW769166203202*MAIN06/05/2025
133.60 969945180METER ADAPTORSW852689
10,154.38 969945180WATER METER INSTALLATION W916303
(22.30)969945180FREIGHT CREDIT ON INV W712727W852278
16,440.68 CHECK MAIN 203202 TOTAL FOR FUND 651:
16,440.68 Total for fund 651 WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND
140
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 652 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
6,175.00 969945180WATER METERSCORE & MAIN LPW769166203202*MAIN06/05/2025
133.60 969945180METER ADAPTORSW852689
41,284.37 969945180WATER METER INSTALLATION W916303
(22.30)969945180FREIGHT CREDIT ON INV W712727W852278
47,570.67 CHECK MAIN 203202 TOTAL FOR FUND 652:
47,570.67 Total for fund 652 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
141
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 701 CENTRAL GARAGE
74.40 000014120DIPSTICKASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL01P130413203120MAIN05/29/2025
916.97 9950438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5203125*#MAIN05/29/2025
1,314.29 000014120ATF, OILCHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY INC509677-00203126MAIN05/29/2025
48.85 995042172UNIFORM RENTAL 050525CINTAS INC4229396299203128*#MAIN05/29/2025
20.78 000014120FILTERSFLEETPRIDE INC125436142203139MAIN05/29/2025
7,307.92 0000141103000 GAL UNLEADED FUELMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY26433688203151MAIN05/29/2025
3,037.75 0000141101000 GAL DIESEL FUEL26433697
10,345.67 CHECK MAIN 203151 TOTAL FOR FUND 701:
69.41 000014120DOOR MOTORMIDWAY FORD882680203155MAIN05/29/2025
61.58 000014120TRIMMER HEADSMINNEAPOLIS SAW CO INC192700203156MAIN05/29/2025
981.00 995044020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2025NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6061203158*#MAIN05/29/2025
118.52 000014120ROLLER SLEEVERDO EQUIPMENTP0503014203163MAIN05/29/2025
125.00 995043050PEST CONTROL-MSCADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4082057203178*#MAIN06/05/2025
125.00 995043050PEST CONTROL-MSC 0514254116875
250.00 CHECK MAIN 203178 TOTAL FOR FUND 701:
3.75 995043250BROADBAND CONN 0525ANOKA COUNTYB250512G203183*#MAIN06/05/2025
17.42 000014120WINDSHIELD WASH CAPASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL01P131139203186MAIN06/05/2025
518.37 000014120A/C REPAIRAUTO AIR AND ACCESSORIES INC.62882203187MAIN06/05/2025
226.00 000014120ROTORSBMJ CORPORATION67-137532203192MAIN06/05/2025
48.85 995042172UNIFORM RENTAL 051225CINTAS INC4230193489203196*#MAIN06/05/2025
48.85 995042172UNIFORM RENTAL 0519254230928035
97.70 CHECK MAIN 203196 TOTAL FOR FUND 701:
9.27 995043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
446.45 000014120FILTERSFLEETPRIDE INC125623664203209MAIN06/05/2025 142
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 701 CENTRAL GARAGE
18.64 000014120FILTERSGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO008684203210MAIN06/05/2025
20.52 000014120OIL009291
(1.54)000014120OIL009291
37.62 CHECK MAIN 203210 TOTAL FOR FUND 701:
309.58 995044020REPLACE BALLAST-MSC BASEMENTJ. BECHER & ASSOC INC25130073-F203221*#MAIN06/05/2025
2.18 995043210052625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992879377203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
118.72 995042172T-SHIRTS - PWTRENDS, CYCLES & SWINGS INCINV97765203251*#MAIN06/05/2025
54.40 995042172T-SHIRTS - PWINV98042
11.99 995042173T-SHIRTS, CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST - PWINV97906
185.11 CHECK MAIN 203251 TOTAL FOR FUND 701:
45.00 000014120WINDSHIELD REPAIR TWIN CITIES AUTO GLASS INC178019203253MAIN06/05/2025
42.97 995043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
770.97 995042161VEHICLE SOAPHOTSY MINNESOTA253002190(A)MAIN06/05/2025
7,194.29 000014120VACTOR REPAIRMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP649132192(A)MAIN06/05/2025
355.84 000014120VACTOR REPAIRP64913
7,550.13 CHECK MAIN 2192(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 701:
24,463.99 Total for fund 701 CENTRAL GARAGE
143
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DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 705 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
40.93 997043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
40.93 Total for fund 705 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
144
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
13.87 998043210043025 -10010429POPP.COM INC992876787203161*#MAIN05/29/2025
125.09 998043250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
5.79 998043210052625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992879377203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
59.68 998043211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
147.85 998042010SHIPPING ON INV#502331964PARAGON DEVELOPMENT SYSTMS INC5123319642194(A)MAIN06/05/2025
352.28 Total for fund 720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
145
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 884 INSURANCE
1,000.00 000015510INSURANCE SERVICE 0625ROSS NESBIT AGENCIES, INC060125203165MAIN05/29/2025
1,000.00 Total for fund 884 INSURANCE
'#'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE DEPARTMENT
'*'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE FUND
908,393.41 TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
146
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
60.00 000014500051425 INVBOURGET IMPORTS LLC217448203124#MAIN05/29/2025
548.00 000014500051425 INV217447
144.00 000014500051425 INV217446
2.00 979142199051425 INV217448
12.00 979142199051425 INV217447
7.00 979242199051425 INV217446
773.00 CHECK MAIN 203124 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
505.86 9791438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5203125*#MAIN05/29/2025
624.41 9792438308000014661-58000014661-5
58.82 9793438308000014661-58000014661-5
1,189.09 CHECK MAIN 203125 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
486.56 000014500051325 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC01-500240203132#MAIN05/29/2025
143.58 000014500051225 INV04-500028
72.72 000014500051925 INV01-500286
4.00 979142199051325 INV01-500240
4.00 979342199051925 INV01-500286
710.86 CHECK MAIN 203132 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
1,306.60 979143420FREQUENCEDISP/GEO/PREROLL 050125ECM PUBLISHERS INC1047500203136#MAIN05/29/2025
1,028.60 979243420FREQUENCEDISP/GEO/PREROLL 0501251047500
444.80 979343420FREQUENCEDISP/GEO/PREROLL 0501251047500
2,780.00 CHECK MAIN 203136 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
552.00 000014500050925 INVGRAPE BEGINNINGS INCMN00165965203140#MAIN05/29/2025
4.00 979242199050925 INVMN00165965
556.00 CHECK MAIN 203140 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
441.15 000014500051625 INVHOHENSTEINS INC821996203144MAIN05/29/2025
756.00 979144020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2025NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6061203158*#MAIN05/29/2025
663.00 979244020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20256061
251.00 979344020BUILDING MAINTENANCE 20256061
1,670.00 CHECK MAIN 203158 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
147
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
1,311.00 000014500051525 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY265826203160#MAIN05/29/2025
780.00 000014500051525 INV265830
27.00 979142199051525 INV265826
19.50 979242199051525 INV265830
2,137.50 CHECK MAIN 203160 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
358.00 000014500051325 INVSMALL LOT MNMN94690203167MAIN05/29/2025
148.00 000014500050725 INVVINOCOPIA INC0372832-IN203173#MAIN05/29/2025
2.50 979242199050725 INV0372832-IN
150.50 CHECK MAIN 203173 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
264.75 000014500051625 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY37680092171(A)MAIN05/29/2025
48.33 000014500050725 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01097739002172(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
55.50 000014500051425 INV0109799200
232.50 979142171051425 INV0109799200
204.00 979242171050725 INV0109773900
540.33 CHECK MAIN 2172(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
2,691.50 000014500050725 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION02076234002173(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
2,343.45 000014500051425 INV0207694700
400.00 000014500052125 INV0207779500
104.00 000014500051425 INV0207696700
1,389.60 000014500051425 INV0207695000
29.00 979142199051425 INV0207694700
12.00 979142199052125 INV0207779500
2.00 979142199051425 INV0207696700
42.00 979242199050725 INV0207623400
25.00 979242199051425 INV0207695000
7,038.55 CHECK MAIN 2173(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
812.00 000014500050925 INV 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1213680232174(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
125.90 000014500050925 INV121368027
328.00 000014500050925 INV 700297736121368026
242.23 000014500050925 INV121368025
666.50 000014500050925 INV 700297736121368024
560.00 000014500050925 INV 700297717121368020
360.00 000014500051625 INV 700297717121475608 148
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
1,384.47 000014500051625 INV 700297717121477933
551.58 000014500051625 INV 700297717121477934
407.60 000014500051625 INV 700297717121477932
2,140.00 000014500051625 INV 700297782121477940
0.01 000014500051625 INV 700297782121477943
478.72 000014500051625 INV 700297782121477944
761.60 000014500051625 INV 700297782121477942
1,625.00 000014500051625 INV 700297782121477941
2,318.40 000014500051625 INV 700297736121477936
0.01 000014500051625 INV 700297736121477935
472.46 000014500051625 INV 700297736121477939
166.50 000014500051625 INV 700297736121477938
240.00 000014500051625 INV 700297736121477937
(64.00)000014500051325 INV 700297736413542483
(21.50)000014500051325 INV 700297736413542482
(80.00)000014500051325 INV 700297717413542479
8.05 979142199050925 INV 700297717121368020
2.30 979142199051625 INV 700297717121475608
32.20 979142199051625 INV 700297717121477933
9.20 979142199051625 INV 700297717121477934
6.90 979142199051625 INV 700297717121477932
(1.15)979142199051325 INV 700297717413542479
12.65 979242199050925 INV 700297736121368023
1.15 979242199050925 INV121368027
4.60 979242199050925 INV 700297736121368026
6.90 979242199050925 INV121368025
28.75 979242199050925 INV 700297736121368024
23.00 979242199051625 INV 700297736121477936
1.15 979242199051625 INV 700297736121477935
11.50 979242199051625 DEL 700297736121475609
8.05 979242199051625 INV 700297736121477939
1.15 979242199051625 INV 700297736121477938
2.30 979242199051625 INV 700297736121477937
(1.15)979242199051325 INV 700297736413542483
(1.15)979242199051325 INV 700297736413542482
23.00 979342199051625 INV 700297782121477940
1.15 979342199051625 INV 700297782121477943
11.50 979342199051625 DEL 700297782121475610
8.05 979342199051625 INV 700297782121477944
12.65 979342199051625 INV 700297782121477942
34.50 979342199051625 INV 700297782121477941 149
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
13,722.73 CHECK MAIN 2174(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
2,549.30 000014500052125 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP31382182175(A)MAIN05/29/2025
56.00 000014500051625 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.27913342177(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
1,080.00 000014500051625 INV2791327
780.00 000014500051625 INV2791330
277.50 000014500051625 INV2791329
1,365.89 000014500051425 INV2789063
499.98 000014500050525 INV2781953
418.50 000014500051525 INV2790189
2,704.56 000014500050525 INV2781954
193.80 000014500051625 INV2791331
2,273.84 000014500051625 INV2791332
229.50 000014500051625 INV2791328
240.00 000014500051625 INV2791338
217.00 000014500051625 INV2791337
236.00 000014500051625 INV2791336
416.00 000014500051625 INV2791335
365.50 000014500051525 INV2790191
56.00 000014500051625 INV2791345
162.00 000014500051625 INV2791342
732.00 000014500051625 INV2791341
693.00 000014500051625 INV2791340
1,485.00 000014500051625 INV2791339
249.45 000014500051525 INV2790194
133.34 000014500051525 INV2790192
108.00 000014500051525 INV2790193
530.75 000014500051525 INV2790190
1,860.75 000014500051525 INV2790195
426.00 000014500051425 INV2789064
57.00 000014500051425 INV2789068
203.60 000014500051425 INV2789067
645.50 000014500051425 INV2789066
2,003.84 000014500051625 INV2791344
193.80 000014500051625 INV2791343
466.69 000014500051525 INV2790186
416.00 000014500051525 INV2790184
40.00 000014500051525 INV2790185
432.00 000014500051525 INV2790187
1.42 979142199051625 INV2791334
17.04 979142199051625 INV2791327
150
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 27/46Page
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
15.62 979142199051625 INV2791330
5.68 979142199051625 INV2791329
10.10 979142199051425 INV2789063
4.26 979142199051525 INV2790189
2.84 979142199051625 INV2791331
22.72 979142199051625 INV2791332
4.26 979142199051625 DEL2791326
6.15 979142199051625 INV2791328
10.65 979142199051525 INV2790186
5.68 979142199051525 INV2790184
1.42 979142199051525 INV2790185
5.68 979142199051525 INV2790187
(18.20)979142199010925 CREDIT2705545
5.68 979242199050525 INV2781953
53.96 979242199050525 INV2781954
11.36 979242199051525 INV2790191
1.42 979242199051625 INV2791345
4.26 979242199051625 INV2791342
17.04 979242199051625 INV2791341
5.68 979242199051625 INV2791340
12.78 979242199051625 INV2791339
4.26 979242199051525 INV2790194
2.84 979242199051525 INV2790192
1.42 979242199051525 INV2790193
8.52 979242199051525 INV2790190
25.56 979242199051525 INV2790195
2.84 979242199051425 INV2789064
1.42 979242199051425 INV2789068
2.84 979242199051425 INV2789067
9.94 979242199051425 INV2789066
21.30 979242199051625 INV2791344
2.84 979242199051625 INV2791343
2.84 979242199051624 DEL2791333
(21.00)979242199010925 CREDIT2705547
2.84 979342199051625 INV2791338
4.26 979342199051625 INV2791337
7.10 979342199051625 INV2791336
5.68 979342199051625 INV2791335
22,541.79 CHECK MAIN 2177(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
80.00 000014500050925 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC69746932179(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
151
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User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
154.00 000014500050925 INV6974692
554.60 000014500050925 INV6974691
162.00 000014500051625 INV6978508
86.22 000014500051625 INV6978509
488.80 000014500051625 INV6978507
248.00 000014500051625 INV6978506
268.80 000014500051625 INV6978505
440.00 000014500051625 INV6978504
690.00 000014500051625 INV6978515
175.85 000014500051625 INV6978514
200.00 000014500051625 INV6978513
319.55 000014500051625 INV6978512
313.25 000014500051625 INV6978511
268.80 000014500051625 INV6978510
36.00 000014500051625 INV6978518
268.80 000014500051625 INV6978517
836.00 000014500051625 INV6978516
2.84 979142199051625 INV6978508
1.43 979142199051625 INV6978509
7.81 979142199051625 INV6978507
8.52 979142199051625 INV6978506
11.36 979142199051625 INV6978505
14.20 979142199051625 INV6978504
1.42 979242199050925 INV6974693
4.26 979242199050925 INV6974692
15.62 979242199050925 INV6974691
1.42 979242199051625 INV6978518
11.36 979242199051625 INV6978517
26.98 979242199051625 INV6978516
8.52 979342199051625 INV6978515
2.84 979342199051625 INV6978514
5.68 979342199051625 INV6978513
8.52 979342199051625 INV6978512
11.36 979342199051625 INV6978511
11.36 979342199051625 INV6978510
5,746.17 CHECK MAIN 2179(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
307.96 000014500042425 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S26154492180(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
989.90 000014500042425 INV2615444
53.00 000014500050825 INV2621145
126.00 000014500050825 INV2621146
152
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
60.72 000014500050825 INV2621140
117.00 000014500050825 INV2621142
307.96 000014500050125 INV2618271
1,222.92 000014500050125 INV2618285
1,259.50 000014500050125 INV2618284
791.84 000014500050825 INV2621127
1,131.67 000014500050825 INV2621132
671.60 000014500050825 INV2621133
167.90 000014500051525 INV2624093
355.35 000014500051525 INV2624094
304.56 000014500051525 INV2624092
306.00 000014500051525 INV2624096
791.64 000014500050825 INV2621143
972.50 000014500050825 INV2621138
539.72 000014500050825 INV2621137
324.00 000014500050825 INV2621144
845.95 000014500051525 INV2624098
321.05 000014500051525 INV2624231
42.00 000014500051525 INV2624232
1,137.67 000014500050825 INV2621141
412.90 000014500050825 INV2621139
153.00 000014500051525 INV2624102
580.00 000014500051525 INV2624104
6.40 979142199042425 INV2615444
1.28 979142199051525 DEL2624090
5.12 979142199050125 INV2618271
5.12 979142199050825 INV2621127
15.36 979142199050825 INV2621132
5.12 979142199051525 DEL2624091
5.12 979142199050825 INV2621133
1.28 979142199051525 INV2624093
5.12 979142199051525 INV2624094
8.96 979142199051525 INV2624092
8.96 979142199051525 INV2624096
11.52 979142199051525 INV2624098
5.12 979242199042425 INV2615449
1.28 979242199050825 INV2621145
5.12 979242199050825 INV2621146
0.43 979242199050825 INV2621140
0.43 979242199050825 INV2621142
15.36 979242199050125 INV2618285 153
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
12.80 979242199050125 INV2618284
8.96 979242199050825 INV2621143
21.76 979242199050825 INV2621138
12.80 979242199050825 INV2621137
8.96 979242199050825 INV2621144
9.60 979242199050825 DEL2621136
15.36 979242199050825 INV2621141
3.84 979242199051526 DEL2624101
6.40 979242199050825 INV2621139
1.49 979242199051525 INV2624102
5.12 979242199051525 INV2624104
2.56 979342199051525 INV2624231
1.28 979342199051525 INV2624232
14,512.34 CHECK MAIN 2180(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
102.00 000014500051625 INVWINE MERCHANTS75195402181(A)#MAIN05/29/2025
7.10 979142199051625 INV7519540
109.10 CHECK MAIN 2181(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
140.00 000014500051525 INV56 BREWING LLC5629157203177MAIN06/05/2025
70.00 000014500052125 INVAM CRAFT SPIRITS SALES& MRKTNG20797203181MAIN06/05/2025
498.00 000014500052125 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY4854100063203182MAIN06/05/2025
662.50 000014500052125 INV4850205031
482.00 000014500052225 INV4949903537
1,642.50 CHECK MAIN 203182 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
144.00 000014500051425 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANY6423203190MAIN06/05/2025
400.00 000014500052625 INV6489
544.00 CHECK MAIN 203190 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
349.00 000014500051225 INVBERGMAN LEDGE LLCE-19468203191MAIN06/05/2025
311.00 000014500052625 INVE-19641
660.00 CHECK MAIN 203191 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
175.67 000014500051525 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP9765203194MAIN06/05/2025
603.18 979143250051525 934571297COMCAST241363147203199*#MAIN06/05/2025
154
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
580.02 979243250051525 934571297241363147
566.12 979343250051525 934571297241363147
1,749.32 CHECK MAIN 203199 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
350.00 979244020REPAIR TOILET-TV2CROCK'S PLUMBING INC855748203203*#MAIN06/05/2025
223.43 0000145000519255 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC01-500287203204#MAIN06/05/2025
129.92 000014500051925 INV01-500289
255.52 000014500052625 INV01-500368
86.48 000014500052625 INV01-500367
4.00 9791421990519255 INV01-500287
4.00 979142199052625 INV01-500368
2.87 979242199051925 INV01-500289
4.00 979342199052625 INV01-500367
710.22 CHECK MAIN 203204 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
776.00 000014500052025 INVGLOBAL RESERVE LLCORD-17088203211MAIN06/05/2025
90.00 000014500052025 INVGRAPE BEGINNINGS INCMN00166363203213#MAIN06/05/2025
942.00 000014500050925 INVMN00165966
(90.00)000014500051225 INVMN00165999
8.00 979142199050925 INVMN00165966
950.00 CHECK MAIN 203213 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
1,431.91 000014500051925 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN47046789019203214MAIN06/05/2025
921.68 000014500052225 INV47113242014
2,353.59 CHECK MAIN 203214 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
522.00 000014500052125 INVHEADFLYER BREWINGE-7282203215MAIN06/05/2025
2,220.11 000014500051525 INVHOHENSTEINS INC821747203217MAIN06/05/2025
2,571.90 000014500052225 INV823893
3,378.00 000014500050925 INV819798
3,130.10 000014500051625 INV821972
4,514.50 000014500052325 INV824124
15,814.61 CHECK MAIN 203217 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
824.60 000014500052125 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC24049203219MAIN06/05/2025
155
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
869.75 000014500050925 INV23786
1,694.35 CHECK MAIN 203219 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
222.00 000014500052825 INVLUCID BREWING LLCIN-242554203224MAIN06/05/2025
1,197.25 000014500051625 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO806599203228MAIN06/05/2025
343.00 000014500052325 INV807737
1,021.68 000014500051625 INV806575
2,561.93 CHECK MAIN 203228 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
204.00 000014500051525 INVMINOCQUA BREWING COMPANY04162033203231MAIN06/05/2025
590.50 0000145000552225 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-59066203232MAIN06/05/2025
288.00 000014500050725 INVOLD WORLD BEER LLC161042203235MAIN06/05/2025
49.53 979143210052625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992879377203237*#MAIN06/05/2025
19.49 979243210052625 - 10013121992879377
9.14 979343210052625 - 10013121992879377
78.16 CHECK MAIN 203237 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
19.84 979242171052125 WATERPREMIUM WATERS INC310806270203238MAIN06/05/2025
435.00 000014500052025 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-98485203239MAIN06/05/2025
319.40 000014500052225 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC5016919071203242MAIN06/05/2025
144.00 000014500052725 INVSMALL LOT MNMN95701203247MAIN06/05/2025
208.00 000014500051225 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC60418203248MAIN06/05/2025
377.00 000014500052025 INVVENN BREWING COMPANY9003203255MAIN06/05/2025
58.12 979143211051425 442735411-00001VERIZON WIRELESS6113511781203256*#MAIN06/05/2025
58.12 979243211051425 442735411-000016113511781
58.12 979343211051425 442735411-000016113511781
174.36 CHECK MAIN 203256 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
120.67 979144020052025 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500683807203257#MAIN06/05/2025
162.38 979244020052225 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500686123
86.73 979344020052225 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500686059
369.78 CHECK MAIN 203257 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 156
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
331.50 000014500052325 INVVINOCOPIA INC0374047-IN203258#MAIN06/05/2025
856.00 000014500052325 INV0374045-IN
7.50 979142199052325 INV0374047-IN
21.00 979242199052325 INV0374045-IN
1,216.00 CHECK MAIN 203258 TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
1,777.55 000014500051625 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY37680082182(A)MAIN06/05/2025
409.95 000014500052325 INV3769810
2,273.85 000014500052325 INV3769809
652.30 0000145000520025 INV3768426
2,672.80 000014500051325 INV3766660
2,206.00 000014500052325 INV3769811
9,992.45 CHECK MAIN 2182(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
58.83 000014500052125 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01098303002183(A)#MAIN06/05/2025
22.40 000014500052125 INV0109834200
296.90 000014500052125 INV0109830100
265.50 979142171052125 INV0109830300
173.75 979242171052125 INV0109830100
817.38 CHECK MAIN 2183(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
3,012.23 000014500052125 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION02077756002184(A)#MAIN06/05/2025
400.00 000014500052125 INV0207772600
1,538.25 000014500052125 INV0207775500
2,335.78 000014500052125 INV0207775400
840.00 000014500052825 INV0107845200
(111.75)000014500052225 INV0207819100
38.00 979142199052125 INV0207775600
14.00 979142199052825 INV0107845200
(1.65)979142199052225 INV0207819100
12.00 979242199052125 INV0207772600
36.00 979242199052125 INV0207775400
22.00 979342199052125 INV0207775500
8,134.86 CHECK MAIN 2184(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
421.35 000014500051425 INV 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1214245382186(A)MAIN06/05/2025
381.90 000014500052125 INV 700297736121533980 157
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
428.70 000014500051325 INV 700297717121393981
516.00 000014500052025 INV 7000297717121503404
333.95 000014500052025 INV 700297717121501481
470.00 000014500052025 INV 700297717121501482
7,914.85 000014500051425 INV 700297782121421006
7,520.45 000014500050725 INV 700297736121312761
16,051.40 000014500012925 INV 700297736119789928
9,480.05 000014500020525 INV 700297736119898618
21,861.82 000014500042925 INV 700297717121168904
25,696.85 000014500051325 INV 700297717121393980
(192.25)000014500031025 INV 700297736413328598
(19.20)000014500051525 INV 700297717413547467
(6.23)000014500051525 INV 7000297717413547468
(57.90)000014500051525 INV 700297717413547466
(192.00)000014500051425 INV 700297717413546320
(25.20)000014500051925 INV 700297782413562493
(13.07)000014500051925 INV 700297782413562494
(14.40)000014500050925 INV 700297736413533293
(19.20)000014500050925 INV 700297736413533292
(16.00)000014500050925 INV 700297736413532622
(38.40)000014500050925 INV 700597736413533291
(209.45)000014500050925 INV 700297736413533395
90,274.02 CHECK MAIN 2186(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
948.95 000014500052325 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1215880142187(A)#MAIN06/05/2025
195.00 000014500052325 INV 700297717121588016
858.99 000014500052325 INV121588015
421.77 000014500052325 INV 700297717121588017
645.00 000014500052325 INV 700297717121588018
754.48 000014500052325 INV 700297782121588025
537.50 000014500052325 INV 700297782121588024
(1.79)000014500052225 INV 700297736413575619
(7.14)000014500052225 INV 700297717413575617
(3.58)000014500052225 INV 700297717413575616
(1.35)000014500052225 INV413572731
5.75 979142199052325 INV 700297717121588014
4.60 979142199052325 INV 700297717121588016
8.05 979142199052325 INV121588015
1.82 979142199052325 INV 700297717121588017
34.50 979142199052325 INV 700297717121588018
(0.10)979142199052225 INV 700297717413575617
158
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
(0.20)979142199052225 INV 700297717413575616
(0.02)979142199052225 INV413572731
(0.10)979242199052225 INV 700297736413575619
7.28 979342199052325 INV 700297782121588025
28.75 979342199052325 INV 700297782121588024
4,438.16 CHECK MAIN 2187(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
9,411.00 000014500052125 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP31381612188(A)MAIN06/05/2025
4,180.95 000014500051425 INV3133503
4,801.00 000014500052225 INV3138894
9,493.95 000014500051525 INV3133505
3,032.75 000014500052825 INV3140642
228.00 000014500052825 INV3141290
(19.60)000014500051425 INV3134755
(15.00)000014500052225 INV3138893
(30.00)000014500051525 INV313556
(30.00)000014500052825 INV30370026
(91.52)000014500052825 INV3140609
30,961.53 CHECK MAIN 2188(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
108.00 000014500052225 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.27950442191(A)#MAIN06/05/2025
533.50 000014500052225 INV2795045
157.50 000014500052925 INV2798928
172.00 000014500052325 INV2796188
158.00 000014500052325 INV2796187
99.00 000014500052325 INV2796186
415.00 000014500052325 INV2796185
116.00 000014500052325 INV2796184
188.96 000014500052325 INV2796193
829.47 000014500052325 INV2796175
1,855.49 000014500052325 INV2796195
200.04 000014500052325 INV2796169
507.50 000014500052225 INV2795046
584.75 000014500052225 INV2795047
1,397.65 000014500052325 INV2796183
68.00 000014500052325 INV2796182
333.02 000014500052325 INV2796181
180.00 000014500052325 INV2796180
1,712.76 000014500052325 INV2796178
540.00 000014500052325 INV2796177
159
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
84.00 000014500052325 INV2796174
80.00 000014500052325 INV2796176
159.05 000014500052325 INV2796173
4,002.19 000014500052325 INV2796171
175.94 000014500052325 INV2796172
193.80 000014500052325 INV2796170
272.00 000014500052325 INV2796168
516.00 000014500052325 INV2796167
158.00 000014500052325 INV2796166
1.42 979142199052225 INV2795044
15.62 979142199052225 INV2795045
19.88 979142199052325 INV2796183
1.42 979142199052325 INV2796182
5.68 979142199052325 INV2796181
1.42 979142199052325 INV2796180
18.46 979142199052325 INV2796178
8.52 979142199052325 INV2796177
2.84 979142199052325 INV2796174
1.42 979142199052325 INV2796176
4.26 979142199052325 INV2796173
28.40 979142199052325 INV2796171
1.42 979142199052325 INV2796172
4.26 979142199052325 INV2796170
4.50 979142199052325 INV2796168
8.52 979142199052325 INV2796167
2.84 979142199052325 INV2796166
1.42 979242199052325 INV2796193
7.10 979242199052325 INV2796175
0.71 979242199052325 DEL2796194
18.46 979242199052325 INV2796195
1.42 979242199052325 DEL2796179
1.42 979242199052325 INV2796169
7.10 979242199052225 INV2795046
15.62 979242199052225 INV2795047
10.50 979342199052925 INV2798928
2.84 979342199052325 INV2796188
2.84 979342199052325 INV2796187
2.84 979342199052325 INV2796186
7.10 979342199052325 INV2796185
4.26 979342199052325 INV2796184
16,012.13 CHECK MAIN 2191(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 160
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06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
406.00 000014500050925 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC69746892195(A)#MAIN06/05/2025
280.00 000014500050925 INV6974690
427.00 000014500052325 INV6982452
80.00 000014500052325 INV6982451
94.50 000014500052325 INV6982450
378.00 000014500052325 INV6982443
607.50 000014500052325 INV6982442
352.00 000014500052325 INV6982441
313.25 000014500052325 INV6982440
154.35 000014500052325 INV6982439
236.25 000014500052325 INV6982428
108.00 000014500052325 INV6982437
616.00 000014500052325 INV6982436
50.00 000014500052325 INV6982448
88.00 000014500052325 INV6982447
140.70 000014500052325 INV6982446
139.45 000014500052325 INV6982445
288.00 000014500052325 INV6982444
4.26 979142199052325 INV6982443
8.52 979142199052325 INV6982442
6.39 979142199052325 INV6982441
11.36 979142199052325 INV6982440
4.26 979142199052325 INV6982439
7.10 979142199052325 INV6982428
4.26 979142199052325 INV6982437
19.88 979142199052325 INV6982436
1.42 979142199052325 INV6982448
1.42 979142199052325 INV6982447
1.42 979142199052325 INV6982446
1.42 979142199052325 INV6982445
5.68 979142199052325 INV6982444
1.42 979342199052325 INV6982451
2.84 979342199052325 INV6982450
4,840.65 CHECK MAIN 2195(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609:
162.00 000014500052225 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S26267892196(A)#MAIN06/05/2025
448.00 000014500052225 INV2626790
1,041.25 000014500052225 INV2626791
1,229.00 000014500052225 INV2626792
712.50 000014500052225 INV2626793
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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 38/46Page
:
06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
185.00 000014500052225 INV2626794
106.00 000014500052225 INV2626796
545.40 000014500052225 INV2626797
548.91 000014500052225 INV2626787
1,378.96 000014500052225 INV2626788
71.50 000014500052225 INV2626939
439.50 000014500052225 INV2626807
53.00 000014500052225 INV2626804
418.15 000014500052225 INV2626802
448.00 000014500052225 INV2626801
60.72 000014500052225 INV2626798
1,206.62 000014500052225 INV2626799
850.08 000014500052225 INV2626800
812.00 000014500052225 INV2626940
230.44 000014500052225 INV2626938
362.15 000014500051525 INV2624095
830.80 000014500051525 INV2624097
5.12 979142199052225 INV2626789
3.20 979142199052225 INV2626790
7.68 979142199052225 INV2626791
7.68 979142199052225 INV2626792
7.68 979142199052225 INV2626793
2.56 979142199052225 INV2626794
2.56 979142199052225 INV2626796
8.96 979142199052225 INV2626797
2.67 979142199052225 INV2626787
21.23 979142199052225 INV2626788
6.40 979142199051525 INV2624095
3.20 979142199052225 DEL2626795
12.80 979142199051525 INV2624097
7.68 979242199052225 INV2626807
1.28 979242199052225 INV2626804
3.84 979242199052225 INV2626802
3.20 979242199052225 INV2626801
0.43 979242199052225 INV2626798
21.76 979242199052225 INV2626799
8.96 979242199052225 INV2626800
1.28 979342199052225 INV2626939
14.08 979342199052225 INV2626940
6.40 979342199052225 INV2626938
12,300.63 CHECK MAIN 2196(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 162
Item 14.
CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 39/46Page
:
06/05/2025 11:39 AM
User: heathers
DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 05/23/2025 - 06/05/2025
AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date
Fund: 609 LIQUOR
290,923.20 Total for fund 609 LIQUOR
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StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date
DirectPhysicalCheck
For Check Dates 05/17/2025 to 05/30/2025
06/05/2025 08:42 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1
Open0.00343.88343.88MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 100926PR05/30/2025
Open0.00200.00200.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT1565PR05/30/2025
Open0.0010.0010.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT1566PR05/30/2025
Open0.007,189.197,189.19HSA BANK EFT1567PR05/30/2025
Open0.00161.00161.00COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1568PR05/30/2025
Open0.00111,528.77111,528.77IRS EFT1569PR05/30/2025
Open0.002,496.942,496.94MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1570PR05/30/2025
Open0.0014,998.8114,998.81MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1571PR05/30/2025
Open0.00811.99811.99MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1572PR05/30/2025
Open0.0097,994.1697,994.16PERA 397400 EFT1573PR05/30/2025
Open0.0023,557.1823,557.18STATE OF MN TAX EFT1574PR05/30/2025
10
1
Total Check Stubs:
Total Physical Checks:
0.00259,291.92259,291.92Number of Checks: 011Totals:
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Item 14.
ITEM: Consideration of Resolution 2025-046, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units
Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 4610/4612 Washington
Street NE. for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes.
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Fire Chief Dan O’Brien / June 9, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Revocation of the license to operate rental units within the city of Columbia Heights is requested against the
rental property at 4610/4612 Washington Street NE. due to the following:
1. That on April 9, 2025, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights inspected the property described above
and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner
at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
2. That on May 9, 2025, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted
that all violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
at the address listed on the rental housing license application.
3. That on May 30, 2025, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and
noted that the violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and vi olations of the
City’s Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a. Shall repair/replace non-functioning oven and vent hood knobs in 4610.
b. Shall repair/replace slow draining bathroom sink in 4610.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the
appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code .
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
165
Item 15.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2025-046, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-046, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights approving revocation, pursuant to City Code, of the rental license listed.
ATTACHMENT:
Res. 2025-046—Revoke for Outstanding Violations: 4610-4612 Washington St. NE
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-046
A Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights Approving Revocation Pursuant to City Code
of that certain property rental license held by Jehoshaphat Oyugi (Hereinafter "License Holder").
The License holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4610/4612 Washington Street NE, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota,
Pursuant to City Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action
contained herein was given to the License Holder on May 9, 2025, of a public hearing to be held on June 9, 2025.
Now, therefore, be it resolved in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City
of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on April 9, 2025, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights inspected the property described above
and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner
at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
2. That on May 9, 2025, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re -inspection and noted
that all violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner
at the address listed on the rental housing license application.
3. That on May 30, 2025, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and
noted that the violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the
City’s Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit:
a. Shall repair/replace non-functioning oven and vent hood knobs in 4610.
b. Shall repair/replace slow draining bathroom sink in 4610.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the
appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code .
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
24-0007609 is hereby revoked.
2. The city will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy, a copy of this order on the buildings covered
by the license held by License Holder.
3. The premises become Unlawful to Occupy 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking
the license as held by the License Holder.
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City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution 2025-046 Page 2
Passed this 9th day of June, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Item 15.
ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance No. 1715, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Section 8.403 of the
Columbia Heights City Code Relating to Fire Service Fees; Authorizing the Fire Department to
Charge for Fire Watch Services.
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Daniel OBrien / June 2, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
The Columbia Heights Fire Department (CHFD) responds to approximately 2,182 calls last year, ranging from
fire suppression and emergency medical incidents to technical rescue, hazardous-materials mitigation, and
standby fire-watch assignments mandated by the Minnesota State Fire Code. While City Code § 8.403
currently authorizes cost recovery for certain specified incidents, the section has not been comprehensively
updated since 2009. As a result, several services provided by the department lack clear billing authority, and
the fee provisions are scattered and difficult to administer.
Key drivers for the proposed amendment include:
• Alignment with current state law. Minnesota Statutes §§ 366.011, 415.01, and the MSFC authorize
municipalities to impose “reasonable charges” for emergency services and to bill responsible parties
for fire-watch details.
• Transparent, holistic structure. The amendment reorganizes § 8.403 into a logical framework (purpose,
definitions, fee schedule authority, billable services, billing/collection, appeals, enforcement) for ease
of reference by residents, businesses, and staff.
• Comprehensive service coverage. By adding a catch-all clause for “other departmental services,” the
ordinance ensures that any future or specialized service falling within CHFD’s assigned duties can be
billed without additional code changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No . 1715 amending § 8.403 as
presented, and set a second hearing for June 23, 2025. Moving forward with adoption will modernize the
City’s cost-recovery framework, ensure equitable billing across all incident types — including mandated
fire-watch details — and support the long-term fiscal sustainability of CHFD operations.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
MEETING DATE 6/9/2025
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Item 16.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1 715, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1715, an Amending Chapter 8, Section 8.403 of
the Columbia Heights City Code Relating to Fire Service Fees for June 23, 2025.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance 1715
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ORDINANCE NO. 1715
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8.403 OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO
UPDATE FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE FEES
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, ordains:
SECTION 1. Findings and Purpose.
(a) Minnesota Statutes §§ 366.011, 366.012, and 415.01 authorize municipalities to impose reasonable
charges for emergency services rendered by their fire departments and to certify unpaid charges
for collection.
(b) The Minnesota State Fire Code, incorporated into the Columbia Heights City Code, requires the Fire
Code Official to order a fire watch and allows recovery of associated costs when necessary for
safety.
(c) The City Council finds it is necessary and reasonable to restructure and modernize City Code
§ 8.403 to clearly identify billable services, establish transparent billing practices, and ensure that
the City recovers its actual costs of readiness and service delivery.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Columbia Heights City Code § 8.403 is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
§ 8.403 FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE FEES
(A) Purpose and authority.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a fair and systematic method for
recovering the City’s costs when the Columbia Heights Fire Department ("Department")
delivers emergency and other public‐safety services that benefit or protect an identifiable
person or property interest.
(2) Authority. This section is adopted pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 366.011, 366.012, 415.01, and
the Minnesota State Fire Code (Minn. R. ch. 7511), including § 901.7 (fire watch).
(B) Definitions. The following terms apply in this section:
DEPARTMENT means the Columbia Heights Fire Department.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE means any action by the Department to protect life, health, property, or
the environment.
EXCAVATOR. A person who conducts excavation.
FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT means a contract between the City and a town or other city for the
City to provide fire service.
FIRE SERVICE means any activity performed by the department to fulfill its duties, whether
emergency or non-emergency, preventive or reactive, within or outside the city limits
FIRE SERVICE CHARGE. The charge imposed by the City for receiving fire service.
FIRE WATCH has the meaning given in MSFC § 901.7: a temporary measure providing continuous
and systematic surveillance of a building, premises, or public assembly area, undertaken to identify
and control fire hazards, detect early signs of fire, raise an alarm, and notify the fire department.
MOTOR VEHICLE means any self-propelled vehicle designed and originally manufactured to
operate primarily upon public roads and highways, and not operated exclusively upon railroad
tracks. It includes any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle. This includes semi
trailers. It does not include snowmobiles, manufactured homes, all-terrain vehicles or park trailers.
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MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER. Any person, firm, association, or corporation owning or renting a motor
vehicle, or having the exclusive use thereof, under a lease or otherwise, for a period of greater than
30 days.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT means an agreement between the City and a town or other city for the
City’s fire department to provide assistance to the fire department of a town or other city.
PERSON means any natural individual; any business organization—including a corporation
(domestic, foreign, or nonprofit), limited-liability company, partnership, limited partnership, or
registered limited-liability partnership—and any association or other entity; any trust; any public
body, including the state, a public agency, or a local governmental unit; and any trustee, receiver,
assignee, personal representative, or other legal successor of any of the foregoing.
UNDERGROUND PIPELINE UTILITY. An underground line, facility, system, and its appurtenances
used to produce, store, convey, transmit, or distribute gas, oil, petroleum products, and other
similar substances.
(C) Applicability; conflicts. This section applies to all Department fire services performed inside or
outside city limits when the Department acts under mutual‐aid, automatic‐aid, or other lawful
authority. If a conflict exists between this section and state or federal law, the latter controls.
(D) Parties affected.
(1) Owners of property within the City who receive fire service.
(2) Anyone who receives fire service as a result of a motor vehicle accident or fire within the
City.
(3) Owners of property in towns or cities to which the City provides fire service pursuant to a
fire protection contract.
(E) Fee schedule and cost recovery.
(1) The City Council will set fee amounts by resolution. The schedule shall list hourly apparatus
and personnel rates, materials charges, special‐equipment charges, and any flat fees or
surcharges.
(2) Time is billed with a one-hour minimum, and additional time is rounded to the nearest half
hour unless otherwise specified.
(3) All fees must be "reasonable" within the meaning of Minn. Stat. §§ 366.011 and 415.01 and
reflect the City’s actual cost of readiness and delivery, including fringe benefits,
maintenance, depreciation, and administrative overhead.
(4) The Fire Chief may waive or reduce a fee when, in the Chief’s judgment, imposition would
be inequitable, create an undue hardship, or otherwise be contrary to the public interest. A
written record of any waiver must be kept.
(F) Billable services. The following services are subject to fees under this section in addition to any
other remedy available at law:
(1) Standard emergency response. Any response in which the Department renders aid, provides
assistance, or otherwise mitigates an emergency involving a specific person, property, or
responsible party.
(2) Special billable incidents. Without limiting division (F)(1), the following categories are
expressly billable:
(a) Arson fires. Costs related to fires caused by arson for which a person is charged.
(b) Fire watch. When the Fire Chief orders a fire watch pursuant to MSFC § 901.7 and
the responsible party fails, refuses, or is unable to provide qualified personnel, the
Department may assign personnel and apparatus.
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(c) Hazardous-materials incidents. Responses to actual or threatened releases of
hazardous substances, chemical reactions, or other haz -mat emergencies.
(d) Motor vehicle accidents. Responses involving extraction, hazard control, patient
care, spill absorption, stabilization, or similar services.
(e) Railroad fires. Responses to fires or fire hazards on railroad rights-of-way or
operating property, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 219.761.
(f) Technical rescue. Water, ice, confined-space, trench, high-angle, or low-angle
rescue operations requiring specialized equipment or training.
(g) Trunk‐highway grass fires. Responses to fires within, or originating from, a trunk‐
highway right-of-way under Minn. Stat. § 161.465.
(h) Underground pipeline-utility breaks. Responses to breaks in underground pipeline
utilities caused by an excavator or other responsible party.
(i) Ambulance Service Fees. When the Department provides emergency medical
services (EMS) through ambulance transportation or patient care, a fee may be
assessed for such services. These fees shall be reasonable and reflective of the
actual cost of providing ambulance services, including staffing, equipment, and
operational costs.
(j) Other departmental services. Any service or activity performed by the Department
that falls within the scope of its assigned duties—whether emergent or
non‑emergent, within or outside city limits, and whether or not specifically
enumerated elsewhere in this subsection—is billable at the applicable rates in the
city’s fee schedule.
(G) Mutual aid agreement. When the City fire department provides service pursuant to a Mutual Aid
Agreement, the billing will be determined by the Mutual Aid Agreement.
(H) Billing and collection.
(1) An invoice shall be issued to the responsible party within 60 days of the incident. For
structure fire or motor-vehicle incidents, the invoice may be sent to the owner’s insurer
when known.
(2) Payment is due 30 days from the invoice date. Unpaid balances accrue interest at the rate
set by Council resolution.
(3) The City may use any lawful means to collect unpaid fees, including the procedures of
Minn. Stat. § 366.012 for certification to property taxes and any civil action permitted by
law.
(I) Appeals. A responsible party may appeal an invoice within 20 days of the invoice date by filing a
written request for review with the City Manager. The City Manager, after consultation with the
Fire Chief, shall issue a written decision affirming, modifying, or rescinding the invoice within
20 days of receipt. The decision is the City’s final administrative determination.
(J) Enforcement and penalties. Failure to pay fees is a violation of the City Code and may result in
prosecution as a misdemeanor, in addition to civil remedies.
(K) Application of collections to budget. All collected fire charges will be city funds and used to offset
the expenses of the City fire department in providing services.
(L) Severability. If any provision of this section is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in
full force and effect.
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SECTION 4. Codification. City staff are directed to integrate this ordinance into the official publication of
the Columbia Heights City Code, renumbering internal references and formatting as necessary.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Second reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
_______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
_______________________________________
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance No. 1717, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.315 of the City Code
Relating to the Youth Commission.
DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Will Rottler, Sara Ion / June 2, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
X Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_ Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_ Sustainable
BACKGROUND:
On Oct 25, 2021, the Columbia Heights City Council approved Ordinance 1671 amending the City Code to
create a Youth Commission, the first of its kind in Columbia Heights. Over the past several years there have
been amendments to the City Code (Ordinance No. 1683 and 1699) to bring the Youth Commission into
further alignment with the City Council’s goals as well as recruiting and retaining Youth Commissioners who
are seeking increased community and government engagement.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
At the City Council Work Session on June 2, 2025, Communications and Engagement Coordinator Will Rottler
and City Clerk Sara Ion addressed concerns the City Council had regarding recruiting and retaining Youth
Commissioners. Staff’s recommendation was to align the appointment period to mirror the school year (June 1
– May 31), to accept applications on a rolling basis, and to appoint commissioners as qualified applications are
received.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1717.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1 717, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1717, an Ordinance amending chapter 3.315 of
the City Code Relating the Youth Commission of the City of Columbia Heights for June 23, 2025.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft Ordinance 1717
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ORDINANCE
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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Item 17.
Ordinance No.1717
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 1717
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.315 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
Chapter 3.315 of the Columbia Heights City Code as currently read is amended as follows:
§ 3.315 YOUTH COMMISSION.
(A) Establishment. A Youth Commission is hereby established to serve as an advisory body to the Columbia
Heights City Council, and other Boards and Commissions as appropriate, inspire and bring to light new ideas
from a youth perspective, create an educational environment for youth looking to expand their knowledge of
government and leadership functions, and provide experience-building opportunities for area youth seeking
increased community and local government engagement.
(1) The Youth Commission shall confer with and advise Boards and Commissions as appropriate, on
matters concerning youth within the city. Youth Commission members are non -voting members and act in an
advisory capacity.
(2) The Commission shall execute its duties and authority in accordance with the respective Board and
Commission by-laws.
(B) Membership. Youth Commission Members will be appointed to respective Boards and Commissions and
must be within the age range of 14 to 18 years old and residents of the City of Columbia Heights and/or
Attend Independent School District 13. Terms run from October 1 June 1 to May 31.
Section 2
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading: June 9, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Second Reading:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Date of Passage:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
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Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Item 17.
ITEM: Consideration of Resolution 2025-049, Authorizing the Green Corps Host Site Agreement
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 05-30-2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
XThriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
At the March 3 City Council Work Session, Community Development staff presented information about the
Minnesota GreenCorps program, which is coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). At
that time, staff informed the Council of the City's intent to apply to become a host site for a GreenCorps
member.
The Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to preserving and protecting Minnesota’s
environment while training the next generation of environmental professionals. Each year, the program places
members with host organizations across the state to help communities build resilience to climate change.
Members serve full-time for 11 months, from mid-September through mid-August, and focus on one of four
key areas:
- Community readiness and outreach
- Energy conservation and green transportation
- Stormwater and forestry
- Waste reduction and recycling
Through these focus areas, members engage in projects such as developing climate action plans, conducting
waste audits, installing rain gardens, and providing community education.
In April and May, Community Development staff completed the application process and participated in
interviews with the MPCA. In May, the City of Columb ia Heights received notification that it had been selected
as a host site for a GreenCorps member.
Community Development will act as the host department for the member and will coordinate with the
Sustainability Commission and other City departments to im plement key sustainability initiatives. The
member’s work will be guided by priorities established by the City Council, the City’s Energy Action Plan,
GreenStep Cities goals, and the Sustainability Commission’s ongoing efforts.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE 06/09/2025
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Pending Council approval of the attached resolution and completion of supervisor training (to be provided to
the Community Development Director), we expect to receive a GreenCorps member in September. Once
MPCA completes the matching process, the City will interview the proposed member to ensure a good fit.
Community Development staff will then finalize a detailed work plan that combines strategic guidance from
existing City plans into a practical and manageable scope of work for the member. This individual will also
support and participate in Sustainability Commission meetings and help advance key projects over the course
of their service year.
While the City has been selected as a host site, there remains uncertainty surrounding state and federal
funding for the Minnesota GreenCorp s program. Our MPCA contacts have indicated that more clarity is
expected following the passage of the State’s funding bill. There is still a possibility that the program’s funding
could be eliminated for the upcoming program year, which would prevent us f rom receiving a GreenCorps
member despite our selection.
Nevertheless, the passage of this resolution allows the City to stay on track and continue preparing for a
successful placement, should the necessary funding come through.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Community development staff recommend Approving Resolution 2025-049 to continue the preparation. For
receipt of agreement.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-049, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to approve resolution 2025-049, a resolution authorizing execution of a host site
agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for participation in the Minnesota Greencorps
Program.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 2025-049
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Item 18.
Resolution 2025-049
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A HOST SITE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA GREENCORPS PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as
follows:
The City of Columbia Heights has applied to host a member from the Minnesota GreenCorps, a program of the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), for the 2025–2026 program year; and
In being selected by the MPCA for the program year 2025-2026, the City of Columbia Heights is committed to
implementing the proposed project as described in the host site application and in accordance with the pre -
scoped position description; and
The MPCA requires that the City of Columbia Heights enter into a host site agreement that outlines the terms,
conditions, roles, and responsibilities of the host site;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City does herby agree to enter into and sign a host site agreement
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in addition to the following resolutions;
1. The City herby agrees to carry out the member activities as specified and to comply with all applicable
terms, conditions, and matching provisions of the agreement.
2. This resolution is contingent upon the City Attorney’s review and approval of the form and substance
of the agreement.
3. The City Council herby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the host site
agreement on behalf of the City.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Minnesota GreenCorps
Host Site Agreement
Program Year 2025-2026
SWIFT #:
I. Purpose
This Agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA), 520 Lafayette Road North, St Paul, MN 55155, using the Minnesota GreenCorps program, herein after
referred to as “State” or “MPCA,” and <Insert host site name and address>, herein after referred to as the “host site.” The
Agreement delineates the terms, conditions, and rules of participation in the Minnesota GreenCorps program for the
2025-2026 program year.
II. Term of agreement
Effective date: September 17, 2025, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 2,
whichever is later.
Expiration date: August 11, 2026, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
III. Authorized representatives
The MPCA’s Authorized Representative is Candice McElroy, Minnesota GreenCorps Program Coordinator, 520 Lafayette
Road North, St Paul, MN 55155, 651-757-2610, candice.mcelroy@state.mn.us or her successor.
The host site’s Authorized Representative is <Name, title, address, telephone number, email>, or their successor. If the host
site’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Agreement, the host site must immediately notify the
MPCA.
The host site supervisor is: <Name, title, address, telephone number, email>, or successor. If the supervisor(s) changes at
any time during this Agreement, the host site must immediately notify the MPCA.
IV. Member position description
The host site will provide direction, supervision, training, and resources for the <Insert position title> Minnesota
GreenCorps member(s), performing activities per the below position description. The MPCA is responsible for candidate
selection, ensuring that selected members meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications outlined below.
<Insert position description>
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
• Must be a minimum of 18 years or older.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• Must be eligible to serve in AmeriCorps and commit to completing the AmeriCorps service term.
• Must have two years post-secondary education (a two-year associate degree or completion of sophomore year in a
four-year degree program) or equivalent of six (6) months professional experience (volunteer, internship, or work).
• Must have a demonstrated interest in the environment and service and community work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consent to and pass a driving record check (if the position requires driving).
• Must consent to, and pass, an AmeriCorps required criminal history check, including an FBI fingerprint check.
Doc Type: Agreement
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Preferred qualifications
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work well independently and on diverse teams.
• Ability to take initiative and effectively manage projects.
• Ability to research and organize information.
• Effective communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Functional computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, database management.
Physical requirements
• Most positions are primarily based in an office setting and require sitting, standing, and operating a computer and
telephone.
• Most positions require light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, kneeling, and/or carrying.
• Some (limited) positions require the use of hand tools and/or power tools (e.g., chainsaws). Personal protective
equipment and safety training will be provided.
• Some (limited) positions require the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, such as wind, rain, and
high or low temperatures on uneven terrain for up to 8 hours at a time.
While Minnesota GreenCorps members will be selected for placement based on their qualifications and commitment to service,
members may not bring highly specialized skills to their position. Members participate in the Minnesota GreenCorps program to
give back to their communities and gain valuable skills and experience in the environmental field. Host sites will need to in vest
time in member training and professional development.
V. Responsibilities of the MPCA
The MPCA, acting through Minnesota GreenCorps program staff, supporting staff, and management, is responsible for
providing oversight to the Minnesota GreenCorps program on a statewide level, including member management, site
management, and compliance with all AmeriCorps rules and regulations.
A. Member selection
1. Interview and selection: The MPCA will accept and screen all applications for member positions. The MPCA
reviews applications, selects candidates for interviews, and makes offers. The MPCA has the responsibility and
authority to make the final selection decisions.
2. Criminal history checks: Per AmeriCorps requirements, the MPCA will conduct a criminal history check on
selected member applicants. This includes a national sex offender database search, and a state and FBI fingerprint-
based check. Member participation in the Minnesota GreenCorps program is contingent upon passing these
criminal history checks. Some positions also require passing a driving record check, administered by the MPCA.
The host site is responsible for conducting any additional checks that the host site may require.
B. Member management
1. Program requirements: Minnesota GreenCorps program staff will track and monitor each member’s progress in
completing program requirements. This includes monitoring members’ service hours to ensure the member will
complete the minimum hour requirement by the end of the program term.
2. Oversight: While the host site will provide day-to-day supervision, Minnesota GreenCorps program staff will
communicate regularly with the member to provide guidance and support and ensure continued project alignment
with the position description and goals of the Minnesota GreenCorps program and the MPCA.
3. Site visits: The MPCA will schedule and conduct a minimum of one site visit during the year.
4. Benefits: The MPCA is responsible for administering and overseeing member benefits including living allowance,
health insurance, and workers’ compensation. Program staff will assist qualifying members in receiving federal
student loan forbearance, childcare assistance, and the AmeriCorps education award.
5. Training: The MPCA is responsible for coordinating the logistics and scheduling of member required orientation
and quarterly trainings. The MPCA will reimburse qualified travel expenses for members to attend required trainings.
6. Mentorship: The MPCA will work with host sites to provide each Minnesota GreenCorps member with a mentor
that will provide technical assistance and support to the member throughout the program year.
7. Performance management: The MPCA will work closely with the site supervisor regarding setting expectations,
coaching, and, if necessary, administering discipline for performance-related issues, including but not limited to
lateness, difficulty meeting deadlines, failure to complete service position duties, etc.
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8. Grievance procedures: The MPCA will ensure that service concerns are resolved appropriately, following the
grievance procedures outlined in the Member Service Agreement.
9. Release from service: Only the MPCA’s designated staff has the authority to suspend (and reinstate) and/or
release a member for disciplinary or compelling personal circumstances. Site supervisors must actively work with
the MPCA to address performance issues, following the coaching procedure as outlined in the supervisor manual,
before release from service is considered.
10. Reasonable accommodation: Members with mental or physical disabilities have the right to request reasonable
accommodations through their host site. The host site should work closely with Minnesota GreenCorps program
staff and the MPCA’s Human Resource Office to support and respond to such requests. The MPCA must provide
such accommodations, upon request by members with disabilities, unless doing so imposes undue financial or
administrative burden on the program.
11. Site partnership termination: In the event that a host site environment becomes unsuitable for a member to
continue their service work, the MPCA reserves the right to terminate the site partnership.
12. Personnel file: The MPCA will maintain a personnel file for each member.
13. Compliance: Ensure the member and their activities maintain compliance with all Minnesota GreenCorps and
AmeriCorps program requirements, including all applicable executive orders.
C. Host site management
1. Program requirements: Minnesota GreenCorps program staff track and monitor each site’s progress. This
includes monitoring members’ service hours and activity alignment with the pre -scoped position description.
2. Oversight: Program staff will communicate regularly with the site supervisor to ensure the tasks and activities of
the member project are being conducted and align with the position description and goals of the Minnesota
GreenCorps program and the MPCA.
3. Site visits: Minnesota GreenCorps program staff will schedule and conduct at least one site visit with each host
site. The site visit is an opportunity to review progress in relation to the expectations laid out in the Host Site
Agreement, monitor the service plan, and provide support.
VI. Responsibilities of the host site
The host site, acting primarily through the site supervisor, is responsible for the following:
A. Member management
1. Supervisor training: Supervisors are required to participate in site supervisor orientation at the start of the
program year to learn roles and responsibilities. If a site supervisor is unable to attend the supervisor training, they
must send another representative from the host site to receive proper training. Supervisors are expected to attend
and actively participate in webinars, site visits, and check-ins.
2. Supervision: Provide day-to-day professional supervision of the Minnesota GreenCorps member(s), equating to
an average of three hours per week, per member. Set a daily schedule with the Minnesota GreenCorps member to
ensure a full-time member is serving approximately 40 hours/week and hold the member accountable to this set
schedule. Supervisors must work from the office at least two days a week; those days should be days that the
member is serving in person.
3. Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with the Minnesota GreenCorps member, Minnesota
GreenCorps program staff, and MPCA professional staff in relation to the member’s role and performance.
4. Member terminology: Minnesota GreenCorps members are not “employees,” “interns,” or “volunteers” of the site.
5. Member training: Provide site orientation including a building tour, introductions to internal and external partners,
explanation of site policies, rules of conduct, site expectations, safety procedures, etc. Invite the Minnesota
GreenCorps member to participate in relevant on-site training and/or staff meetings. Help the member identify
training opportunities relevant to their project and/or their career development. Minnesota GreenCorps host sites
must contribute $600 for member professional development (trainings, conference registration, networking events,
certifications, or other opportunities). The professional development contribution is required as in -kind match; host
sites must retain receipts as documentation.
6. Time tracking and reporting: Verify the member’s service hours by approving their timesheet online once every
two weeks; member timesheets must be approved by supervisors on time for the member to receive the living
allowance. Review and approve the member’s progress reports and a final report that includes lessons learned and
project measures for success.
7. Performance management: Host sites must ensure that members comply with the terms of the Member Service
Agreement, provide constructive feedback and discuss challenges with members, conduct a mid-year and end-of-
year member performance evaluation, and engage in informal problem solving and coaching to support
performance improvement. The site supervisor must work closely with Minnesota GreenCorps program staff to
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resolve challenges through disciplinary action and support the grievance procedures outlined in the Member Service
Agreement. A site may not decide to terminate a member; only designated MPCA staff have the authority to
suspend or release a Minnesota GreenCorps member from service for disciplinary reasons.
8. Compliance: Ensure the member and their activities maintain compliance with all Minnesota GreenCorps and
AmeriCorps program requirements, including all applicable executive orders.
B. Service site
1. Work environment: Maintain a work environment that is safe, welcoming, respectful, free of harassment and
discrimination.
2. Workspace: Provide a reasonable workspace at the host site for members to complete project tasks. This includes
a desk, phone, computer, access to office supplies, access to a printer, copy machine, and internet, and materials
needed for member projects. The host site is required to provide the members with a host site email address.
3. Teleservice: If teleservice is allowable within the perimeters of the Teleservice Policy, provide members with
necessary equipment to operate from a remote location. The member and supervisor must complete a Teleservice
Authorization form for approval. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to monitor both the member’s plans, progress,
and outputs while they are serving off-site.
4. Travel: If traveling is required for the member service activities, the host site must provide transportation for the
member, e.g., access to fleet vehicles (preferred), mileage reimbursement, bus fare reimbursement, etc.
5. Safety: Provide appropriate safety training including employee right-to-know and emergency procedures and
provide personal protective equipment.
6. Reasonable accommodation: Members with mental or physical disabilities have the right to request reasonable
accommodations through their host site. The host site should work closely with the Minnesota GreenCorps program
Coordinator and the MPCA’s Human Resource Office to support and respond to such requests.
7. Insurance: If the member is using vehicles belonging to the host site organization to conduct business on behalf of
the Minnesota GreenCorps program, then the host sites’ vehicle insurance is primary. The host site organization
directing the member activity is responsible for liability coverage, not the MPCA. Minnesota GreenCorps does not
provide indemnification.
VII. Prohibited service activities
While charging time to the AmeriCorps program, accumulating service or training hours, or otherwise performing activities
supported by the AmeriCorps program or AmeriCorps, members may not engage in prohibited service activities per
CFR § 2520.65. AmeriCorps members may not engage in the below activities directly or indirectly by recruiting, training, or
managing others for the primary purposes of engaging in one of the activities listed. Individuals may exercise their rights a s
private citizens and may participate in the activities listed on their initiative, on non-AmeriCorps time, and using non-
AmeriCorps funds. Individuals should not wear the AmeriCorps logo while doing so.
A. Attempting to influence legislation.
B. Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes.
C. Assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing.
D. Impairing existing contracts/agreements for services or collective bargaining agreements.
E. Engaging in partisan political activities or other activities designed to influence the outcome of an election to any
public office.
F. Participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties,
platforms, political candidates, proposed legislation, or elected officials.
G. Engaging in religious instruction; conducting worship services; providing instruction as part of a program that
includes mandatory religious instruction or worship; constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious
instruction or worship; maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship; or
engaging in any form of religious proselytization.
H. Providing a direct benefit to: (1) a business organized for profit; (2) a labor union; (3) a partisan political
organization; (4) a non-profit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that nothing in these provisions shall be construed to prevent
participants from engaging in advocacy activities undertaken at their own initiative ; and (5) an organization engaged
in the religious activities, unless AmeriCorps assistance is not used to support those activities.
I. Conducting a voter registration drive or using AmeriCorps funds to conduct a voter registration drive.
J. Providing abortion services or referrals for receipt of such services.
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K. Census activities. AmeriCorps members and volunteers associated with AmeriCorps grants may not engage in
census activities during service hours. Being a census taker during service hours is categorically prohibited.
Census-related activities (e.g., promotion of the Census, education about the importance of the Census) do not
align with AmeriCorps State and National objectives. What members and volunteers do on their own time is up to
them, consistent with program policies about outside employment and activities.
L. Election and polling activities. AmeriCorps member may not provide services for election or polling locations or in
support of such activities.
M. Such other activities as AmeriCorps may prohibit.
Fundraising restrictions
A. AmeriCorps members may raise resources directly in support of program service activities.
B. Examples of fundraising activities AmeriCorps members may perform include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Seeking donations of books from companies and individuals for a program in which volunteers teach children to
read.
2. Writing a grant proposal to a foundation to secure resources to support the training of volunteers.
3. Securing supplies and equipment from the community to enable volunteers to help build houses for low-income
individuals.
4. Securing financial resources from the community to assist in launching or expanding a program that provides
social services to the members of the community and is delivered, in whole or in part, through the members of a
community-based organization.
5. Seeking donations from alumni of the program for specific service projects being performed by current members.
C. AmeriCorps members may not:
1. Raise funds for living allowances or for an organization’s general (as opposed to project) operating expenses or
endowment.
2. Write a grant application to AmeriCorps or to any other federal agency.
D. An AmeriCorps member may spend no more than 10% of their originally agreed-upon term of service, as reflected in
the member enrollment in the National Service Trust, performing fundraising activities, per CFR § 2520.45.
Nonduplication/nondisplacement
A. Nonduplication: AmeriCorps assistance may not be used to duplicate an activity that is already available in the
locality of a program. And, unless the requirements of the nondisplacement clause (below) are met, AmeriCorps
assistance will not be provided to a private nonprofit entity to conduct activities that are the same or substantially
equivalent to activities provided by a State or local government agency in which such entity resides, per
CFR § 2540.100.
B. Nondisplacement:
1. An employer may not displace an employee or position, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours,
wages, or employment benefits, as a result of the use by such employer of a participant in a program receiving
AmeriCorps assistance.
2. An organization may not displace a volunteer by using a participant in a program receiving AmeriCorps
assistance.
3. A service opportunity will not be created under this chapter that will infringe in any manner on the promotional
opportunity of an employed individual.
4. A participant in a program receiving AmeriCorps assistance may not perform any services or duties or engage in
activities that would otherwise be performed by an employee as part of the assigned duties of such employee.
5. A participant in any program receiving assistance under this chapter may not perform any services or duties, or
engage in activities, that:
i. Will supplant the hiring of employed workers.
ii. Are services, duties, or activities with respect to which an individual has recall right pursuant to a
collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedures.
6. A participant in any program receiving assistance under this chapter may not perform services or duties that have
been performed by or were assigned to any:
i. Presently employed worker.
ii. Employee who recently resigned or was discharged.
iii. Employee who is subject to a reduction in force or who has re call rights pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedures.
iv. Employee who is on leave (terminal, temporary, vacation, emergency, or sick).
v. Employee who is on strike or who is being locked out.
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VIII. Harassment and non-discrimination policy
The MPCA and the Minnesota GreenCorps program prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment. Harassment based
on the protected class status listed in in section A. below is also prohibited, including both overt acts of harassment and
those acts that create a negative work environment. Discriminatory harassment is any behavior based on protected class
status that is unwelcome and personally offensive and, thereby, may affect morale and interfere with the member’s ability to
perform. For example, harassment based on national origin has been defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission as “Ethnic slurs and other verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's national origin.”
Sexual harassment has also been specifically defined by the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which states in regard to
employment, that:
“Sexual harassment” includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually
motivated physical contact or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature
when: (1) submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or
implicitly, of obtaining employment; (2) submission to or rejection of that conduct or communication by
an individual is used as a factor in decision affecting that individual's employment; or (3) that conduct or
communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's employment,
and in the case of employment, the employer knows or should know of the existence of the harassment
and fails to take timely and appropriate action.
Discriminatory harassment may occur: 1) among peers or coworkers, 2) between managers and
subordinates, or 3) between members and the public.
A. AmeriCorps program civil rights and non-harassment policy
Advancing civil rights and equal opportunity is the responsibility of the whole of government, and AmeriCorps is
committed to these principles, including treating all persons who participate in our programs with dignity and respect.
The service environments demand that AmeriCorps maintains a zero tolerance for unlawful harassment or discrimination
against any individual or groups engaged in national service.
AmeriCorps expects the same commitment from all recipients of services, programs, and benefits; including service
members, volunteers, associated individuals, organizations, programs, and projects. This policy is incorporated by
reference into the terms and conditions for AmeriCorps Recipients, inclusive of sub-grantees. Recipients are expected to
notify service members and volunteers of their rights under this policy.
In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, AmeriCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment
based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental
or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family
medical history), or military service. All entities receiving federal financial assistance from AmeriCorps; and all programs,
services, and benefits administered by such entities; must be free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
Harassment is any unwelcome conduct or conduct done in reprisal for opposing discrimination or participating in the
discrimination complaint process, when such behavior has the purpose or effect of interfering with service performance
or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive service environment.
Harassment may include slurs and other verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity,
religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category. Examples of harassing conduct include, but are not
limited to: explicit or implicit demands for sexual favors; pressure to engage in a romantic relationship or for dates;
deliberate touching of another person without consent; leaning over or cornering a person; repeated offensive teasing,
jokes, remarks, or questions; unwanted letters, text messages, emails, or phone calls; distribution or display of offensive
materials, including on social media; offensive looks or gestures; and/or sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious baiting.
Harassment can also include physical assault or other threatening behavior, as well as other demeaning, debasing, or
abusive comments or actions that intimidate.
AmeriCorps does not tolerate discrimination and harassment from anyone, including Recipients; AmeriCorps employees
and supervisors; project or site employees and supervisors; project or site non -employees (e.g., contractors or clients of
a project or site); or national service participants. Harassment is unacceptable in AmeriCorps offices or campuses and in
other service-related settings such as convenings, training sessions, service sites, and at service -related social events,
whether in-person or online.
Any discrimination or harassment, when substantiated, will result in corrective action, up to and including removal or
termination of any individual engaging in such misconduct.
AmeriCorps Recipients permitting discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy will be subject to a finding of
non-compliance, which may result in termination of federal financial assistance.
Recipients are expected to take prompt action to effectively address service member and volunteer complaints.
Recipients must immediately investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment and take appropriate measures to
remedy the situation. Supervisors and managers of AmeriCorps programs and projects; when made aware of alleged
discrimination or harassment by employees, service members and volunteers, or any other associated individuals; must
report the matter to the personnel in the Recipient’s orga nization who are responsible for investigating such claims or
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AmeriCorps’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR). OCR conducts service member and volunteer discrimination and harassment
inquiries.
Service members, volunteers, grantees, sub-grantees, and Recipients may contact OCR at eo@americorps.gov for
information or assistance. Further details on AmeriCorps’ civil rights complaint process can be found at 45 C.F.R.
Part 1225.
B. Complaint procedures
Members have the right to report a concern or complaint about discrimination or discriminatory harassment to their host
site supervisor, the MPCA’s Minnesota GreenCorps program staff, the MPCA Community and Business Assistance
Development Manager, or to the MPCA Human Resources Department. In fulfilling the obligation to maintain a positive
and productive work environment, site supervisors, the MPCA’s Minnesota GreenCorps staff, and the MPCA Human
Resources Department are expected to address or report any suspected discrimination or discriminatory harassment.
Service members and volunteers who believe they have been subjected to treatment in violation of any civil rights laws,
regulations, or this policy, or have been subject to retaliation for opposing discrimination or participating in discriminati on
complaint proceedings (e.g., filing a complaint or acting as a witness) in any AmeriCorps program or project, may
contact the OCR at 202-606-7503 or eo@americorps.gov. Recipients must contact OCR within 30 calendar days of an
occurrence of discrimination or harassing conduct to initiate an inquiry in the civil rights complaint process.
Service members and volunteers are not required to use a program, project, or sponsor dispute resolution process
before contacting OCR. While Recipients are expected to take prompt action to effectively address service member and
volunteer complaints, Recipients cannot institute policies requiring any such matters be handled “in house.” If a service
member or volunteer chooses to pursue another dispute resolution or complaint procedure, it does not suspend the 30
calendar-day time limit for contacting OCR. Discrimination and harassment claims that are not brought to the attention of
OCR within 30 calendar days of the occurrence may not be accepted for investigation if a formal complaint of
discrimination is filed.
The following is the contact information for the MPCA Human Resources Office:
Human Resources Office
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North
Saint Paul, MN 55155
651-757-2587 (voice)
Kellie.McNamara@state.mn.us (email)
Members also have a right to contact other local, state, and federal government agencies, including:
Office of Equal Opportunity
202-606-7503 (voice); 202-565-2799 (TTY)
eo@americorps.gov (email)
C. Retaliation
It is unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. In
addition to filing a complaint with local and state agencies that are responsible for resolving discrimination complaints,
members may bring a complaint to the attention of AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps prohibits any retaliatory action against a
person who raises discrimination or harassment concerns.
IX. In-kind contributions
The MPCA does not charge a fee for participation in the Minnesota GreenCorps program. Per AmeriCorps regulations, host
sites cannot provide financial contributions to the member; supplementing the member stipend or other costs of living is
prohibited. However, host sites are expected to provide in-kind contributions in the form of operating costs (office space,
internet, telephone) and professional development costs. The expected contribution for hosting one member is $1,100,
broken down into the following categories:
Category
Estimated minimum
contribution per member
Professional development (trainings, conference registration, networking
events, certifications, or other opportunities) $600
Operating costs (internet, phone, computer, other office equipment) $500
Host sites will be required to verify all in-kind contributions, including how expenses were calculated. In-kind contributions
cannot be provided from a federal source of funds unless permission has been provided from the granting federal agency.
Host sites are expected to maintain any source documentation for seven years.
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X. Recital
A. Under Minn. Stat. § 15.061 the State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed necessary.
B. The State is in need of agreeing upon rules of participation, roles, and responsibilities for host sites.
C. The host site represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this Contract to the
satisfaction of the State.
XI. Survival of terms
The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Contract: Indemnification; State audits; Government data
practices; Governing law, jurisdiction, and venue; and Data disclosure.
A. Indemnification
In the performance of this Contract by the host site, or host site’s agents or employees, the host site must indemnify,
save, and hold harmless the State, its agents, and employees, from any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s
fees incurred by the State, to the extent caused by host site’s:
1. Intentional, willful, or negligent acts or omissions.
2. Actions that give rise to strict liability.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
ITEM: Consideration of Resolution 2025-50, Xcel Energy Partners in Energy – Energy Action Plan
Adoption.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner / June 5, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
X Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
X Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
X Sustainable
BACKGROUND
City staff and the Energy Action Team have spent the last year or so participating in Xcel Energy’s Partners in
Energy program contributing towards the creation of a City Energy Action Plan. The Energy Action Team is
composed of city staff, elected officials, board and commission members, faith leaders, landlords, and other
involved community residents.
Over the course of five workshops, the Energy Action Team drafted a vision statement striving to be a leader
on energy, equity, and sustainability by providing resources for all community members and stakeholders to
increase energy efficiency and renewable energy, save money, and strengthen community connections to
improve community resilience. The team developed four focus areas that are considered the top priorities and
these include: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Reducing Energy Burden for Low-Income Residents, and
Beneficial Electrification.
Some noteworthy statistics that came out of the first workshop include:
- Median age of 37; 48% of the population is a race other than white; 27% of residents speak a language
other than English.
- Median household income is $70,470 with median home value being $242,100 and a poverty rate of
13%.
- 86% of housing units were built before 2000 with ¾ of the 9,216 unit s built before 1980; 69% of these
are single-family houses and 34% of the total housing units are renter -occupied.
Other important factors that weighed into the development of the focus areas include but are not limited to:
- 87% of premises in Columbia Heights are residential, but 63% of energy use is from residential and the
remaining 37% is from the commercial and industrial sector.
- Residents spend about $1,700 annually on fuel costs on average or $142 per month; many residents
face high energy burdens with 41% of households earning less than 60% of AMI.
Currently, there is an average of 684 residents and 39 businesses that participate in Xcel Energy efficiency
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each year. If a single home participated in two different programs, that is counted as two participations for the
year. Commercial and industrial participants have savings that are more than 10 times the savings for
residential participants.
Other renewable energy program information includes two types of renewable energy options for residents
and businesses either on-site programs (solar rewards or net metering from solar panels on rooftops) or
through subscription programs (Renewable*Connect Flex). Columbia Heights has 500 residents and 9
businesses that subscribe to Renewable Connect Flex. There are 17 businesses with on-site solar, and 16
businesses subscribe to community solar gardens. There are also 199 electric vehicles registered within the
City and there are limited numbers of Level 2 chargers available for public use.
In the second and third workshops, the team identified community assets, or the resources available in
Columbia Heights that can help make the Energy Action Plan successful. Some examples of programs that are
provided include: building assessments to help a business review and understand their energy use, rebates for
high-efficiency equipment to reduce upfront costs, programs to provide guidance and support on building an
energy efficient building, demand management and rate options to help reduce bills, renewable energy and
electric vehicle programs. The team also identified stakeholders, champions, communication channels, trusted
places and groups, and the audiences to be engaged and set an overall community-wide goal using the
SMARTIE method based on levels of ambition, timeline, and defined metrics:
“Columbia Heights will increase energy program participation by 30% between 2025 and 2030. This will save
the community an estimated $4.6 million and increase energy savings 6 3% by 2030.”
In this workshop, strategies, barriers, and benefits were discussed and some strategy examples were defined
as; assisting residents in understanding and participating in on -site solar, encouraging businesses to undergo
lighting retrofits, connecting seniors with low-income energy programs, and having residents take advantage
of insulation rebates.
The fourth workshop focused on developing strategies based on enthusiasm, scarcity, and prioritization before
the final workshop evaluated these strategies as either “core” high-priority actions that can be implemented
right away or “stretch” strategies which are longer-term initiatives with lower immediate priority. The
strategies were then evaluated on an x-axis/y-axis graph based on feasibility and impact.
The team then gave elevator pitches about the strategies they were most passionate about, why and how
each strategy should be implemented. The strategies that were pitched focused on multi -lingual outreach to
connect people with programs, audits, rebates, and energy assistance; recognize and showcase success stories
across the city; support local businesses with energy efficiency improvement; centralize resources on the city
webpage; and identify opportunities for beneficial electrification incl uding addressing EV charging.
The Energy Action Team held a virtual feedback session and provided feedback on the plan to confirm that it
reflects the work and priorities from the workshops. The next steps are to formally adopt the plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of draft Resolution No. 2025-050, on first consideration:
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2025-050, there being ample copies available
to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve draft Resolution No. 2025-050, being a resolution to adopt the City’s Energy
Action Plan.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft Resolution No. 2025-050
Energy Action Plan
Memorandum of Understanding
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Resolution 2025-050
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-050
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY’S ENERGY ACTION PLAN AND APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE
OF THE PARTNERS IN ENERGY MOU AS PARTICIPATION IN XCEL ENERGY’S PARTNERS IN ENERGY PROGRAM.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as
follows:
The City of Columbia Heights, in collaboration with the Energy Action Team, comprising local leaders, board
and commission members, faith leaders, landlords, and other engaged residents, has been actively
participating in Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program throughout 2024 and 2025 to create a shared vision,
establish community-wide energy goals, and identify key focus areas for prioritization; and
In developing the Energy Action Plan focus areas, the City of Columbia Heights has committed to advancing
initiatives that emphasize energy efficiency, renewable energy, reduction of energy burden for low-income
residents, and beneficial electrification; and
Xcel Energy requires the City of Columbia Heights to formally adopt the Energy Action Plan and sign a
Memorandum of Understanding to formally establish the expectations of the partnership and proceed with
implementation through the Partners in Energy program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that:
1. The City hereby adopts the Columbia Heights Energy Action Plan as presented.
2. The City approves the form and substance of the Partners in Energy Memorandum of Understanding
and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 9th day of June, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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Draft
May 2025
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you to the following individuals who contributed many hours of service to developing this
Energy Action Plan.
The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops hosted by Xcel Energy’s
Partners in Energy. For more information about the planning workshops, see Appendix A: The
Planning Process.
NAME AFFILIATION
Andrew Boucher Community Lead, City Planner, City of Columbia Heights,
Brooke Timp Columbia Heights Resident
Cassie Leoni Sustainability Commission Member
Connie Buesgens City Councilmember, City of Columbia Heights
Emilie Voight Community Development Coordinator, City of Columbia Heights
Fabricio Orellana Staff, City of Columbia Heights
Jill Bergman Pastor, First Lutheran Church
Lamin Dibba Economic Development Authority Commission Member
Laurel Deneen City Council Member, City of Columbia Heights
Lindsay Phelps Manager, Ratio Apartments
Michelle Miller Ferreira Landlord for 4422 Central Avenue NE
Mitch Forney Community Development Director, City of Columbia Heights
Nik Ahmadvand Sustainability Commission Member
Paul Moses Planning Commission Member
Sulmaan Khan Assistant City Engineer
Taher Herzallah Parks and Recreation Commission Member
Tyler Schafer Manager, Ratio Apartments
Utility Representatives and Facilitators
Adam Burr Account Manager, Xcel Energy
Ana De La Torre Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Matthew Douglas-May Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Michelle Frost Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Paolo Speirn Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Sofia Troutman Program Manager, Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy
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This Energy Action Plan was funded by and developed in collaboration with Xcel Energy’s
Partners in Energy. Partners in Energy shall not be responsible for any content, analysis, or
results if Columbia Heights has made modifications to the plan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................... i
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………...iv
Introduction .................................................................................................................................1
Where We Are Now ....................................................................................................................3
Community Demographics ......................................................................................................3
Energy Use and Savings .........................................................................................................4
Where We Are Going ................................................................................................................14
Focus Areas ..........................................................................................................................15
How We Are Going To Get There .............................................................................................17
Strategy Overview .................................................................................................................17
Focus Area: Reducing Energy Burden for Low-Income Residents ....................................17
Focus Area: Energy Efficiency...........................................................................................18
Focus Area: Renewable Energy ........................................................................................18
Focus Area: Beneficial Electrification.................................................................................18
How We Stay On Course ..........................................................................................................27
Appendix A: The Planning Process ...........................................................................................30
Appendix B: Baseline Energy Analysis ......................................................................................36
Appendix C: Methodology for Measuring Success ....................................................................45
Appendix D: Energy Action Work Plan ......................................................................................50
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................61
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INTRODUCTION
Why an Energy Action Plan?
The City of Columbia Heights recognizes the need to adopt strategies that enhance resilience to
climate change related challenges. As a participant in the MN GreenStep Cities program, the
City is already taking steps toward sustainability, with a focus on advancing equitable
opportunities outlined in its comprehensive plan. Developing an energy action plan would
provide targeted solutions to save energy, improve housing conditions, and lower utility costs for
residents, while aligning with broader environmental and social equity goals.
By implementing energy efficiency programs, supporting solar energy adoption, and leveraging
financing methods, the City can build a foundation for long-term resilience. Additionally,
promoting energy conservation practices and renewable energy development can bolster the
local economy by attracting new residents and businesses and mitigating environmental
impacts. Pursuing a structured energy action plan will enable Columbia Heights to address
pressing issues while advancing its vision of sustainability, equity, and community well-being for
generations to come.
About This Plan
This Energy Action Plan is a roadmap to strategically guide Columbia Heights’ action in a
manner that supports the community goal to save $4.6 million on energy and increase energy
savings by 63% by 2030.
The goals and strategies outlined in this plan were developed collaboratively with a group of
stakeholders, referred to as the Energy Action Team, through five planning workshops
conducted between October 2024 and January of 2025. The Energy Action Team included
representatives from commission organizations, faith organizations, city council, and building
managers and landlords (see Acknowledgements for full list of participants). Team members
coordinated throughout the process to share information and identify potential opportunities for
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partnership during implementation. See Appendix A for more information about the planning
process and Xcel Energy Partners in Energy.
Columbia Heights joined over 40 other Minnesota communities that have developed Energy
Action Plans through Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy, an offering that provides resources for
community energy planning. Partners in Energy also supports 18 months of plan
implementation in the form of marketing and communications, data tracking and analysis,
program expertise, and project management.
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WHERE WE ARE NOW
An integral part of the Partners in Energy planning process is reviewing historical energy data
that informs our community’s energy baseline. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy provided
data on energy use, participation counts, and utility energy conservation program savings for
Columbia Heights, as detailed in the following sections. See Appendix B: Baseline Energy
Analysis for a comprehensive picture of Columbia Heights’ baseline energy data.
Community Demographics
As of 2022, Columbia Heights’ population of almost 22,000 residents lived in approximately
9,200 housing units. In comparison to other cities in the Twin Cities metro area, 27% of
residents speak a language other than English, 24% of residents identify as Black and 13%
identify as Hispanic. The poverty rate of 13% is relatively high compared to the overall metro
area rate of 8%. Similarly, the median household income of approximately $70,000 is 30% lower
than the median income for the overall metro area. With 86% of housing built before 2000, most
Columbia Heights residents live in homes with significant opportunity for energy efficiency
improvements given the lower energy efficiency standards and general wear and tear on older
buildings. Additionally, 34% of units in Columbia Heights are renter-occupied, presenting unique
opportunities for energy efficiency measures that target rental units. Figure 1 displays the
community demographic profile.
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Figure 1. Overview of Columbia Heights community demographics (Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey, 2022 five-year estimates)
Energy Use and Savings
Premises
Xcel Energy provides electricity to Columbia Heights residents and businesses, while
CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas. In 2023, Columbia Heights consisted of 8,825 distinct
electric premises, which are a unique combination of service address and meter. For residential
customers, this is the equivalent of an individual house or a dwelling unit in a multi-tenant
building. For business customers, a premise is an individual business, but for a larger business
it is a separately metered portion of the business’ load at that same address. Most Columbia
Heights premises are residential, with a small number of commercial and industrial premises
and a smaller portion of municipal premises rounding out the total (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Total premises by sector, 2023
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Grid Energy Use
On average during the 2021–2023 baseline period, the Columbia Heights community consumed
nearly 98 million kWh of electricity and almost 9 million therms of natural gas across all sectors
per year (Figure 3). To compare energy use between electricity and natural gas consumption on
a common measure of energy savings potential, total energy consumption was calculated using
both electricity and natural gas consumption converted into British thermal units (MMBtu).
Although the commercial and industrial sector only makes up 12% of premises in Columbia
Heights, it accounts for over one-third of total energy consumption. Commercial and industrial
premises use significantly more energy on average per premise than residential premises, a
typical pattern for cities like Columbia Heights.
During the three-year baseline period (2021–2023), Columbia Heights’s overall electricity
consumption decreased slightly by 0.6%. Electricity consumption in the residential sector
decreased 3.0% during the three-year baseline, while commercial consumption increased by
2.7% (Figure 4). Columbia Heights’ natural gas consumption increased by 5.2% overall during
the baseline period, driven by a 7.4% increase in the commercial and industrial sector and a
4.0% increase in the residential sector (Figure 5). Total energy consumption during the baseline
period varied in each sector consistent with variation in weather. Hotter summers (those with
more cooling degree days) and colder winters (those with more heating degree days) had
higher energy consumption. For example, of the three years considered, Columbia Heights’
natural gas consumption was at its highest level in 2022, which was also the coldest year with
the most heating degree days.
Figure 3. Average annual energy consumption by sector, 2021–2023
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Figure 4. Electricity Consumption by Sector, 2021–2023
Energy Costs and Energy Burden
During an average year over the three-year baseline period, Columbia Heights spent an
estimated $21.7 million on fuel costs for both electricity and natural gas (Figure 6). Two-thirds of
these costs were paid by residents, with total annual average fuel costs at $14.2 million. A
residential premise spent an average of $1,722 annually on electricity and natural gas. The
commercial sector averaged $7.2 million annually in fuel costs. While costs vary greatly for
Figure 5. Natural Gas Consumption by Sector, 2021–2023
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commercial and industrial premises based on size and industry, on average these premises
spent almost $12,284 annually.
Figure 6. Total average annual energy costs by sector, 2021–2023
Table 1: Average annual fuel costs by sector and fuel type, 2021–2023
Sector
Annual Electricity
Costs
Annual Natural
Gas Costs
Annual Cost per
Premise
Residential $7,800,592 $6,400,711 $1,722
Commercial & Industrial $4,676,592 $2,554,373 $12,284
Municipal $187,279 $82,598 $13,494
Total $12,664,462 $9,037,682
Energy burden is the percentage of income that community members spend on energy. A
high energy burden is defined as spending greater than 6% of a household’s income on
energy, while a severe energy burden is spending greater than 10% of annual household
income on energy.1
1 APPRISE (Applied Public Policy Research Institute for Study and Evaluation). 2005. LIHEAP Energy Burden
Evaluation Study. Washington, DC: HHS (Department of Health and Human Services).
www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocs/comm_liheap_ energyburdenstudy_apprise.pdf.
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Figure 7. Energy burden by income and owner status2
The group of Columbia Heights households with the greatest energy burden are those who
own their homes and make 30% or less of the area median income. This group spends an
average of 12% of their income on energy costs (Figure 7). The household data in Figure 8
show that 7% of Columbia Heights households fall into this category. Renters who make 30%
or less of the area median income and home owners who make 30–60% of the area median
income also have high energy burdens, spending 8% and 6% of their incomes on energy
costs (Figure 7); together, they make up another 24% of Columbia Heights household (Figure
8).
2 Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. (2024). Low-Income
Energy Affordability Data - LEAD Tool - 2022 Update [data set]. Retrieved from
https://dx.doi.org/10.25984/2504170.
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Figure 8. Household count by income and owner status2
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated for both electricity and natural gas consumption for
all sectors in Columbia Heights (Figure 9). Columbia Heights’ energy-related greenhouse gas
emissions in 2023 amounted to almost 71,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
(MTCO2e). Columbia Heights’ residential sector accounts for 62% of energy-related
greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, there is a small decline of 2% in emissions between 2021
and 2023, with a 10% increase in 2022 compared to 2021 associated with the greater natural
gas use in a colder winter.
Figure 9. Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, 2021–2023
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Figure 10 breaks down the 2023 energy-related emissions by sector and fuel type. The
largest proportion of emissions (43%) comes from natural gas in the residential sector, and in
total, the residential sector generated 62% of Columbia Heights’ energy-related greenhouse
emissions while the commercial/industrial sector generated 37% of the emissions. Natural
gas consumption made up the largest proportion of total emissions, adding up to 64% of all
energy-related emissions. The proportion of energy-related emissions from natural gas is
expected to increase over time as grid decarbonization results in cleaner electricity.
Figure 10. Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by sector and fuel type, 2023
Renewable Energy
Columbia Heights residents and businesses use subscription programs and on-site options to
support renewable energy (Table 2 and Table 3). In Columbia Heights, most renewable energy
support is in the residential sector, where 575 residents receive renewable energy through
subscription programs for a combined total of 1.95 million kWh. Forty-two residents have on-site
solar installations. Fewer commercial and industrial customers participate in renewable energy
offerings than residents, with 25 renewable energy program subscribers totaling 11.3 million
kWh and 17 on-site installations. Across both residential and business premises, the total
renewable energy subscribed is equivalent to almost 14% of total electricity consumption, which
is equivalent to taking 1,380 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.3 This total excludes
generation from on-site solar because those installations are on the customer’s side of the utility
meter.
3 Source: EPA, https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
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Table 2: Xcel Energy subscription renewable energy program support, 2023
Renewable*Connect® &
Renewable*Connect Flex4
Residential Commercial &
Industrial
Total
Subscriber Count 500 9 509
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed
(kWh) 1,477,703 8,041,540 9,519,243
Community Solar Gardens –
Solar*Rewards® Community
Subscriber Count 75 16 91
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed
(kWh) 473,345 3,222,730 3,696,074
Total Xcel Energy Subscription
Renewable Energy Support
Subscriber Count 575 25 600
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed
(kWh) 1,951,048 11,264,270 13,215,317
Percent of Sector Xcel Energy
Electricity Use 3.6% 26.1% 13.5%
Table 3: Xcel Energy on-site solar program support, 20235
On-site Solar – Solar*Rewards® and
Net-Metering Residential Commercial &
Industrial Total
Participant Count 42 17 59
Total Electricity Capacity (kW) 327 951 1,278
Energy Efficiency Program Participation and Savings
Both residents and commercial and industrial premises participate in Xcel Energy and
CenterPoint Energy’s efficiency programs where they can receive rebates for upgrading
equipment, arrange a building audit to understand their efficiency opportunities or manage their
demand through rate savings programs. Participation in these programs results in energy
savings for participants. Columbia Heights residents and commercial and industrial premises
saved an annual average of almost 997,000 kWh and more than 57,000 therms during the
baseline period by participating in CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy’s efficiency programs
(Table 4 and Table 5).
4 The Windsource® program is now called Renewable*Connect Flex®.
5 Source: Xcel Energy Community Energy Report for Columbia Heights, 2023
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Table 4: Average annual Xcel Energy program participation and energy savings, 2021–20236
Program Sector Average Annual
Participation
Average Electricity Savings
(kWh)
Residential 684 87,157
Low-Income 9 4,883
Commercial & Industrial 39 904,510
Total 731 996,550
Table 5: Average annual CenterPoint Energy program participation and energy savings, 2021–2023 6,7
Program Sector Average Annual
Participation
Average Natural Gas
Savings (therms)
Residential 215 23,436
Low-Income 24 1,663
Commercial &
Industrial
26 32,147
Total 265 57,246
Columbia Heights residents and businesses rely on a few key programs from Xcel Energy to
help them improve efficiency (Table 6 and Table 7). The Residential Heating and Cooling rebate
program, where residents receive rebates for upgrading to more efficient equipment, had the
most participants and results in the most savings, but programs like Refrigerator Recycling, a
recycling rebate program, and Home Energy Squad, a home energy assessment with some
equipment installation, also resulted in significant savings. In the commercial and industrial
sector, the Lighting Efficiency and Small Business Lighting programs that offer audits and
rebates for businesses to upgrade to more energy efficient lighting had the most participants
and high savings, though the highest savings were through Energy Design Assistance, energy
efficiency planning assistance for new construction. Participation and savings data from 2021–
2023 for all Xcel Energy and CenterPoint programs are provided in Appendix B: Baseline
Energy Analysis.
6 Home Energy Squad is a program jointly offered by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. Data in these tables
counts Home Energy Squad participation separately for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. The Home Energy
Squad participation counts for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy are not unique residents, and in many cases
overlap, but therms and kWh savings from Home Energy Squad are unique to CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy,
respectively.
7 Participation and savings data excludes DIY energy efficiency kits, home energy reports and school kits from the
residential sector, and code compliance, training and education, and benchmarking from the commercial sector.
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Table 6: Average annual participation in top Xcel Energy residential programs, 2021–2023
Residential Program
Average Annual
Participation
Average Electricity Savings
(kWh)
Efficient New Home
Construction 1 1,207
Home Energy Squad 24 15,579
Refrigerator Recycling 28 23,084
Residential Heating and
Cooling 157 44,042
Smart Thermostat 136 2,578
Table 7: Average annual participation in top Xcel Energy commercial and industrial programs, 2021–2023
Commercial Program
Average Annual
Participation
Average Electricity Savings
(kWh)
Efficiency Controls8 .3 61,763
Energy Design Assistance 1 460,872
HVAC+R Efficiency 5 6,862
Lighting Efficiency 9 165,703
Small Business Lighting 12 201,367
8 This program had one participant in the three-year baseline period, which shows up in the table as .3 average
annual participations but is included in the table because of the relatively high amount of electricity savings.
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WHERE WE ARE GOING
Energy Vision
During the planning process, the Energy Action Team created a vision statement for this Energy
Action Plan.
This statement guided the planning process and reflected the intention of the community.
Goal
Working together, the team created an overarching goal to guide their strategies and to serve as
the headline of the Energy Action Plan.
Vision
Columbia Heights strives to be a leader in energy efficiency, equity and sustainability.
This plan guides the community to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy,
save money and strengthen community connections through education and outreach
to improve energy resilience while reducing our carbon footprint.
Columbia Heights will increase energy program participation by 30% between 2025
and 2030. This will save the community an estimated $4.6 million dollars and
increase energy savings 63% by 2030.
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Figure 11: Cumulative Avoided Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Figure 11 illustrates the cumulative avoided greenhouse gas emissions from 2025 to 2030
under two scenarios: Business as Usual and Plan Impact. The orange section represents
avoided emissions under the Business as Usual trajectory, while the dark blue area shows the
additional emissions reductions achieved through the implementation of an energy action plan
focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy. By 2030, the plan is projected to avoid
approximately 7,172 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (MTCO₂e), helping to significantly reduce the
community’s carbon footprint and support long-term climate goals.
Focus Areas
The Energy Action Team identified four focus areas to prioritize strategies and resources.
• Energy Efficiency: Focuses on strategies to help residents and businesses save
energy, lower utility bills and minimize environmental impact. This includes efforts to
promote energy-saving programs, encourage upgrades to efficient equipment and
increase awareness of best practices.
• Renewable Energy: The Renewable Energy focus area includes options to use both
wind and solar energy to power homes and businesses in Columbia Heights. Renewable
energy can be accessed through utility subscription programs, community solar gardens
or on-site solar.
• Beneficial Electrification: Beneficial Electrification (BE) is the reduction of direct fossil
fuel use and replacing it with electricity in a way that lowers greenhouse gas emissions
and keeps energy costs as low as possible. In practice, this means replacing fossil fuel-
powered appliances like gas water heaters and HVAC equipment with more efficient
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versions that run on electricity. This focus area involves helping residents, businesses
and the City to upgrade to efficient electric technologies and take advantage of available
incentives, resources and planning support.
• Reducing Energy Burden for Low-Income Residents: Aims to lower the percentage
of income spent on energy costs by providing access to affordable efficiency upgrades,
financial assistance and educational resources. Focuses on equity-driven solutions to
ensure all community members can participate in and benefit from energy initiatives.
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HOW WE ARE GOING TO GET THERE
The following section outlines the focus areas, strategies and tactics that will help us reach
Columbia Heights’ goal. To achieve the community’s energy vision and goal, the Energy Action
Team identified a set of strategies. These initiatives will be a collaboration between the City of
Columbia Heights, Partners in Energy, Xcel Energy and the Energy Action Team. Each focus
area has background information, a few strategies and specific tactics describing the actions we
will take. For a concise list of strategies and tactics with timelines, see Appendix D: Energy
Action Work Plan .
The Energy Action Team, composed of Columbia Heights residents, commission members,
members of the business community and City staff, developed these strategies by considering
the unique strengths and abilities of the Columbia Heights community. These strategies are an
effort to connect energy efficiency, renewable energy, reducing energy burden and
electrification to increase community participation in energy programs while saving energy and
avoiding carbon emissions. They offer points of access for both businesses and residents at any
stage of their energy action journey. Whether someone is considering energy efficiency for the
first time or installing their second bank of solar panels, this plan has something for all Columbia
Heights community members.
Strategy Overview
Focus Area: Reducing Energy Burden for Low-Income Residents
1. Create a multi-lingual outreach campaign to educate residents and promote residential
energy efficiency programs, home energy audits, energy equipment rebate information
and low-income energy assistance.
2. Work with multicultural community connectors and trusted messengers to conduct
outreach to residents on energy efficiency and cost-saving programs and opportunities.
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3. Conduct outreach to rental property owners with resources to help improve their
properties’ energy efficiency and lower tenants’ energy bills.
4. Create a targeted outreach campaign to income-qualified households identified using
available data from the census and other sources.
Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
5. Create a broad outreach campaign to educate and encourage residents, homeowner’s
associations and landlords to become more energy efficient and learn about programs,
rebates and approved contractors.
6. Create a City program to recognize and showcase success stories from residents,
landlords and businesses that have made energy upgrades.
7. Support local businesses with completing energy efficiency improvements.
8. Change City ordinance to require adding energy efficiency information to the City
property sales inspections.
9. Create a City program to help residents and businesses finance the upfront costs of
energy efficiency improvements.
Focus Area: Renewable Energy
10. Create a multilingual page on the City website that is a centralized hub for renewable
energy resources.
11. Create a multi-lingual outreach campaign to educate residents and businesses about
renewable energy programs, with an emphasis on renewable energy subscriptions and
community solar gardens to access renewables without rooftop solar.
12. Educate City officials on larger-scale renewable energy projects, such as microgrids.
13. Create a City program to recognize and showcase success stories from residents,
landlords and businesses who have made renewable energy upgrades.
Focus Area: Beneficial Electrification
14. Design and execute a multilingual education and outreach campaign promoting the
benefits of beneficial home electrification and the technologies, programs and incentives
available.
15. Explore creating a City program that provides rebate matches or other incentives for
residential and business electrification projects.
16. Evaluate opportunities to incentivize or require building electrification and EV charging
infrastructure in City zoning and policies.
17. Design and execute an outreach campaign to encourage businesses to make beneficial
electrification improvements.
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Focus Area: Reducing Energy Burden for Low-Income Residents
Energy burden is the percentage of income a household spends on energy costs. A household
spending 6% or more of its income on energy costs is considered a high energy burden. Team
members noticed that residents at the lowest end of the income spectrum in Columbia Heights
had high energy burden, as did many residents in the next-highest income bracket (Figure 12).
The team set out to do what was possible to reduce this energy burden in their community.
Figure 12: Average Energy Burden as Percent of Income in Columbia Heights (source: DOE Low-Income
Affordability Tool)
Strategy 1: Create a multilingual outreach campaign to educate residents and promote
residential energy efficiency programs, home energy audits, rebate information and low-
income energy assistance.
The team noticed that Columbia Heights residents are not broadly aware of energy efficiency
and income-qualified programs that could help manage energy bills, so they wanted to focus on
outreach that combined these areas and was tailored for income-qualified residents.
Tactics
1A Table at community and school events.
1B Highlight programs that offer free participation, like the Refrigerator Recycling program
and income-qualified Home Energy Squad visits.
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1C Partner with schools to educate students and parents about reducing energy burden and
improving energy efficiency.
1D Provide energy kits for students and parents to take home. Partner with SACA to distribute
energy resources to income-qualified residents.
1E Partner with nonprofits serving income-qualified residents to understand needs.
1F Translate materials into Spanish, Somali and Arabic.
1G Promote information using mediums like videos and infographics.
Strategy 2: Work with multicultural connectors and trusted messengers to conduct
outreach to residents on energy efficiency and cost-saving programs and opportunities.
Team members recognized that it can often be difficult to reach income-qualified residents and
individuals facing high energy burden. This strategy works with trusted community members to
connect residents with resources to reduce energy burden.
Tactics
2A Work with community champions who are trusted to share information with or host
workshops for specific communities.
2B Train community volunteers connected with specific communities.
Strategy 3: Conduct outreach to rental property owners with resources to help improve
their properties’ energy efficiency and lower tenants’ energy bills.
Team members wanted to make sure that individuals who rent their homes had opportunities to
reduce their energy burdens, so this strategy offers several tactics to improve energy efficiency
and reduce energy burden in multi-family buildings.
Tactics
3A Include landlord resources in the City’s rental permitting process.
3B Mail resources to the mailing address of multifamily buildings to reach owners directly.
3C Promote the Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy Multifamily Building Efficiency Program.
Strategy 4: Create a targeted outreach campaign to income-qualified households
identified using available data from the census and other sources.
Another attempt to meet the challenge of connecting with income-qualified residents, this
strategy uses available data to help target outreach.
Tactic
4A Promote Energy Assistance and encourage residents to self-qualify for the Xcel Energy
income-qualified automatic bill credit.
Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
As a community with a mixture of residential and business premises, Columbia Heights’ energy
future will rely on both individual households and commercial and industrial participation. Team
members voiced strong support for community members from all sectors taking action to use
energy more efficiently, accomplishing the same amount of service, manufacturing, home
comfort or other needs while using less energy to do so. While there is already significant
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participation from both businesses and residents, there is ample opportunity for both groups, as
well as the City of Columbia Heights, to participate at higher levels.
Table 8: Xcel Energy residential per participant program impact on an average year, 2021–2023
Program Total
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Dollar
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per Participant
GHG Avoided
per Participant
(lbs.)
Residential HVAC 157 281 $32 157
Smart Thermostat 136 19 $2 11
Home Energy
Squad
24 649 $73 363
Refrigerator
Recycling
28 815 $92 456
Insulation Rebate 3 121 $14 68
Strategy 5: Create a broad outreach campaign to educate and encourage residents,
HOAs and landlords to become more energy efficient and learn about programs, rebates
and approved contractors.
Team members felt that every sector of the Columbia Heights community had a part to play in
making the city more energy efficient. This strategy imagines a multi-faceted outreach campaign
to raise awareness of the many existing programs and remove barriers for residents,
businesses, multi-family buildings and the City to use energy more efficiently.
Tactics
5A Set up quarterly meetings with landlords to educate and promote available programs.
5B Research and learn about where residents get their information in order to communicate
more effectively (for example, newsletters, social media campaigns, or community events).
5C Promote the City’s façade program for window upgrades.
5D Work with Home Energy Squad to design a lawn sign and window sticker for residents
and businesses to display after completing a Home Energy Squad visit.
Strategy 6: Create a City program to recognize and showcase success stories from
residents, landlords and businesses that have made energy upgrades.
The theme of peer inspiration came up often during the planning process. Team members felt
that seeing examples of energy projects that were already successful would inspire community
members to undertake energy projects of their own. This strategy builds on that insight, creating
a recognition program to both celebrate community members who have made improvements
and inspire community members to do the same.
Tactics
6A Identify residents and businesses that have implemented energy efficiency projects.
6B Call for citizen-submitted content on energy wins from residents, landlords and businesses
to create case studies.
6C Showcase the stories in the city newsletter.
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6D Create yard signs or displays that recognize that person as an “Energy Champion.”
Strategy 7: Support local businesses with completing energy efficiency improvements.
As part of the theme that everyone in Columbia Heights has a part to play, team members
wanted to make sure local businesses could get support in managing their energy bills.
Tactics
7A Connect businesses with energy assessment programs that provide support from a
project’s start to finish.
7B Prioritize BIPOC- and women-owned businesses in City-supported energy projects.
7C Promote existing lists of reliable vendors for energy efficiency upgrades.
7D Share utility programs that offer energy assessments for faith communities.
Strategy 8: Change city ordinance to require adding energy efficiency information to the
City property sales inspections.
City officials and staff identified that the property sales process is an opportunity to deliver
energy efficiency information and help community members make informed decisions about
their potential homes. This strategy uses property sales as a chance to share this information
with community members.
Tactics
8A Create welcome packets for new homeowners, renters and business tenants/owners.
8B Look to existing TISH Energy Disclosure programs in Minneapolis and other cities for
guidance.
8C Create a welcome packet for new residents that includes incentives and other energy
resources.
Strategy 9: Create a City program to help residents and businesses finance the upfront
costs of energy efficiency improvements.
The team noticed that a major barrier to making homes and businesses more energy efficient is
the upfront cost of efficiency projects. To overcome that challenge, this strategy proposes a City
program to defray costs, ideally by exploring state and federal funding sources for such
improvements.
Tactics
9A Apply for state and national funding to support Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing
(NOAH) with grants for energy efficiency updates.
9B Establish programs where the City and landlords collaborate to share costs of upgrades
like insulation, efficient lighting, appliances and energy audits.
9C Share rebate scenarios to show potentials savings.
9D Collaborate with the program implementor to secure a discounted rate for Home Energy
Squad visits for residents.
9E Explore suppliers/ providers who could lower the cost of appliances by creating a mass
order for the community.
Focus Area: Renewable Energy
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As a community with a diverse mix of residential, commercial and industrial properties,
Columbia Heights has a unique opportunity to integrate renewable energy into its energy future.
Team members voiced strong support for expanding renewable energy adoption across all
sectors, recognizing that cleaner energy sources can help residents and businesses reduce
costs, improve air quality and enhance energy resilience.
By embracing renewable energy, Columbia Heights can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels,
stabilize long-term energy costs, and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future for all
who live and work in the city.
Figure 13: Columbia Heights Participation in Xcel Energy Renewable Energy Offerings, 2023
Columbia Heights' participation in Xcel Energy’s renewable energy programs, such as
Renewable Connect Flex, Community Solar Gardens, and On-Site Solar, provides opportunities
for residents, businesses and the City to access clean energy. By participating in these
programs, Columbia Heights can advance its commitment to sustainability while providing
accessible options for residents, businesses and City operations to transition to renewable
energy.
Strategy 10: Create a multilingual page on the City website that is a centralized hub for
renewable energy resources.
There are significant resources already available for residents and businesses to access
renewable energy, including programs to access renewable energy via a subscription program
without installing solar panels on a home or building. This strategy calls for a single source on
the City’s website where residents and businesses can go for information on how to access
these programs.
Tactics
10A Link to programs and resources to empower residents and businesses to participate in
renewable energy offerings.
10B Identify third party lists for residents to find reputable -renewable energy installers or
renewable energy subscription providers
10C Educate about different types of renewable energy available, including onsite solar,
subscriptions programs, and options for battery storage.
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Strategy 11: Create a multi-lingual outreach campaign to educate residents and
businesses about renewable energy programs, with an emphasis on renewable energy
subscriptions and community solar gardens as a way to access renewables without
rooftop solar.
Building on the theme of raising the profile of existing resources, this strategy would share those
resources through multiple channels that team members identified during the planning process.
Team members felt it was important to make renewable energy as accessible as possible, so
this strategy delivers those resources in languages beyond English and emphasizes renewable
programs that don’t require on-site upgrades.
Tactics
11A Create simple written and video materials and translate them into multiple languages to
reach all community members.
11B Connect residents with ambassadors who have already implemented solar at their home
or business.
11C Table at community events and bring in installers to help answer questions and
interpreters to translate.
11D Add renewable energy resources to City processes such as permitting process or the
resident welcome packet.
11E Work with community connectors such as places of worship to disseminate information
on renewable energy opportunities.
Strategy 12: Educate City officials on larger-scale renewable energy projects, such as
microgrids.
Team members were curious about the possibility of microgrids in Columbia Heights, so this
strategy invites City of Columbia Heights staff to get up to speed on this technology and
consider its deployment in our community.
Tactics
12A Gather data and find potential locations for a microgrid.
Strategy 13: Create a City program to recognize and showcase success stories from
residents, landlords and businesses who have made renewable energy upgrades.
Team members noted that seeing the energy actions taken by friends, neighbors and peers
could inspire them to take energy action as well. This strategy leverages the many successful
energy projects that have already been accomplished in Columbia Heights.
Tactics
13A Identify residents and businesses that have implemented renewable energy projects.
13B Call for citizen-submitted content on renewable energy wins from residents, landlords
and businesses to create case studies.
13C Showcase the stories in the city newsletter.
13D Share GIS maps showing which census block groups have rooftop solar to make it more
of a social norm.
Focus Area: Beneficial Electrification
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Beneficial Electrification (BE) is the reduction of direct fossil fuel use and replacing it with
electricity in a way that lowers greenhouse gas emissions and keeps energy costs as low as
possible. This shift can happen in residences, businesses and municipal buildings. The
strategies in this focus area recognize that there are many federal, state and utility incentives to
promote electrification and that most are in an emergent phase. Some can be implemented and
accessed immediately, while some will require further exploration and research.
Strategy 14: Design and execute a multilingual education and outreach campaign
promoting the benefits of home electrification and the technologies, programs and
incentives available.
Team members recognized that community awareness of electrification incentives is not high,
so significant outreach will be useful to raise the profile of these opportunities.
Tactics
14A Share information about beneficial electrification in videos, infographics, social media
campaigns, newsletters and mail inserts.
14B Connect with neighborhood groups and HOAs to educate and share resources about
electrification.
14C Meet residents and businesses where they are on their electrification journey.
14D Create handouts with different scenarios for electrification upgrades.
14E Organize a heat pump open house where owners can show their heat pumps in their
homes.
14F Create a video with the mayor in a home with a heat pump talking about how heat pumps
work and their benefits.
14G Conduct data analysis to identify areas with a high number of homes heated with
inefficient electric resistance heat to target with heat pump resources.
Strategy 15: Explore creating a City program that provides rebate matches or other
incentives for residential and business electrification projects.
While Strategy 15 recognizes the existing opportunities to incentivize electrification, Strategy 16
builds on those opportunities by exploring how the City of Columbia Heights itself could match
or support them. Team members recognized that the City has a specific role to play in the shift
to electrification.
Tactics
15A Ensure program resources are available to all residents including income-qualified
families and seniors.
15B Explore options such as partnering with the Economic Development Authority or adding
electrification measures to home rehab loans.
15C Share information on how to stack different funding sources for electrification projects.
Strategy 16: Evaluate opportunities to incentivize or require building electrification and
electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in zoning and policies.
Building on the City of Columbia Heights’ role in opening the door for electrification, Strategy 17
invites the City to incorporate electrification incentives into its zoning policies.
Tactics
16A Collaborate with organizations to expand EV carshare programs into Columbia Heights.
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16B Explore incorporating electrification standards into capital improvement plans for City
buildings.
Strategy 18: Design and execute a business outreach campaign to encourage
businesses to make beneficial electrification improvements.
Both residents and business community team members felt it was important for small- and
medium-sized businesses to be able to see themselves in this plan. This strategy includes
strategies specifically tailored for businesses.
Tactics
17A Explore opportunities to partner with businesses and business councils.
17B Create targeted communication channels to landlords and businesses and highlight the
different opportunities for each sector.
17C Compile existing lists of vendors, contractors, or suppliers capable of this type of work.
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HOW WE STAY ON COURSE
Adapting to a Changing Landscape
This Energy Action Plan is a living document that is cyclical in nature (Figure 13 ). Goals and
strategies will be assessed and refined as needed based on data and community staff capacity.
Figure 14: Cycle of Implementation, Measurement and Reporting, and Strategy Development
It will be important that strategies are evaluated and updated throughout implementation to
reflect advancements in technology and new offerings from government entities and Xcel
Energy. Throughout the planning process, we worked to build relationships between City staff
and Xcel Energy staff that will foster the collaboration and cooperation required to successfully
navigate the changing energy landscape.
Project Management and Tracking Progress
Partners in Energy will host regular project management check-in calls with Columbia Heights
staff to ensure we stay on course to achieve our strategies.
Energy Action Plan Implementation
Measurement & Reporting
Strategy Development & Refinement
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To ensure this plan remains on track, the Energy Action Team will track metrics by the focus
areas outlined in Table 9 to review progress toward stated goals and targets on an annual basis
and to assess whether the efforts appear to be making an impact.
Table 9: Goals and Targets by Focus Area
Focus Area Goal/Target Data Source
Reducing Energy Burden • Engage 50 income-qualified
residents annually (or 298 by
2030) in energy efficiency
programs
• Save 160,705 kWh and 52,378
therms by 2030 through
income-qualified energy
efficiency programs
• Save $55,872 in energy costs
by 2030
Xcel Energy
Energy Efficiency • Engage 1,108 residents
annually (or 6,648 residents by
2030) in energy efficiency
programs
• Save 2,490,418 kwh and
790,600 therms by 2030
• Save $850,649 in residential
energy costs by 2030
• Engage 88 businesses annually
(or 530 by 2030) in energy
efficiency programs
• Save 36,247,322 kWh and
1,012,645 therms by 2030
through energy efficiency
programs
• Save $3,749,965 commercial
energy costs by 2030
Xcel Energy
Renewable Energy • Add 19 new residential
participants annually to
selected renewable energy
programs
• Add 2 new business
participants annually to
selected renewable energy
programs
• Save 8,649 MTCO2e through
renewable energy programs by
2030
Xcel Energy
Beneficial Electrification • 10 annual participations in
Beneficial Electrification
programs
Xcel Energy
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Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress reports with metrics of success and overall
progress toward goals for Xcel Energy rebates and programs. These reports will be available
publicly and shared with both the community and Energy Action Team. If available, ad hoc
participation reports for specific Xcel Energy programs can be provided to measure the success
of campaigns and to determine if we need to change course.
It will be important to let the wider community know how things are progressing and to recognize
the collaborative efforts of those involved in hitting the plan targets. At critical milestones,
Columbia Heights will publish updates on progress, share successes and congratulate
participants and partners.
Energy Action Team Commitment
Throughout the planning process, Energy Action Team members expressed curiosity,
enthusiasm and eagerness to see the actions in the plan accomplished. While team members
have already given generous time and effort and aren’t required to participate in
implementation, their engagement is welcome and encouraged.
Energy Action Team members can support implementation by sharing the goals of the plan with
their network and community, staying responsive to occasional updates from staff and Partners
in Energy facilitators, and seeking ways to participate in the strategies laid out in the plan. If
each team member becomes a champion for one strategy, it is more likely that the action will be
accomplished. Team members are invited to consider which strategies work best in the
communities they are part of. For instance, commission members could consider folding a
particular strategy into their commission work, and residents could consider doing an energy
efficiency project outlined in the plan and tell their neighbors about it.
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APPENDIX A: THE PLANNING PROCESS
About Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas utility that provides the energy that powers millions of
homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Each community Xcel
Energy serves has its own unique priorities and vision for its energy future. The energy
landscape is dynamically changing with communities leading the way in setting energy and
sustainability goals. To continue to innovatively support their communities, Xcel Energy
launched Partners in Energy in the summer of 2014 as a collaborative resource with tailored
services to complement each community’s vision. The program offerings include support to
develop an energy action plan or electric vehicle plan, tools to help implement the plan and
deliver results, and resources designed to help each community stay informed and achieve their
outlined goals.
Partners in Energy Process for Success Resources from Xcel Energy for Implementation
Project Management
Communication Assistance and Resources
Tracking and Measurement
Celebration and Recognition of Successes
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Plan Development Process
The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops held in the community
with a planning team committed to representing local energy priorities and implementing plan
strategies. The engagement process included a series of five in-person workshops from August
2024 through January 202 5, as well as multiple surveys between workshops. This plan was
drafted by Partners in Energy facilitators, then was reviewed and updated by Columbia Heights
City staff, elected officials and the Energy Action Team.
Figure 15: The Columbia Heights Energy Action Team
Workshop 1: Using energy data to define our vision.
August 2024
Energy Action Team members got to know each other and learned about the Partners in Energy
process as well as their community’s demographics and current energy use before dividing into
two groups. One group drafted a statement to capture what the group envisioned for Columbia
Heights’ energy future, while the other brainstormed what kinds of energy action on which they
would like to focus the plan. The two groups swapped to update each other’s work before a brief
workshop closing.
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Figure 16: Team members discuss their vision for Columbia Heights
Workshop 2: How will we define success and
what resources exist to help us get there?
September 2024
Team members shared what institutions,
resources, stakeholders and communications
channels Columbia Heights has that could help
to enact the Energy Action Plan. Facilitators
shared information on the energy efficiency and
renewable energy programs offered by Xcel
Energy that can help the community achieve
their goals. The Sustainability Commission joined
as team members reviewed how goals are set in
Partners in Energy, then defined their goal’s
parameters, ambitions, and timeframe.
Figure 17: Team members' ideas for groups
who might support the Energy Action Plan
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Workshop 3: What is our goal, and what might we do to achieve it?
October 2024
Team members reviewed and approved the overall goal for the plan, which was created based
on their input in the previous workshop. Then, they turned their attention to strategies: What
actions will the Columbia Heights community take to reach this goal? In small groups, they
reviewed sample strategies and brainstormed their own, considering the benefits and barriers to
each strategy.
Figure 18: Team members review brainstorming activity
Workshop 4: What strategies will we include in the plan?
December 2024
With support from the Sustainability Commission, Team members reviewed and refined the
actions they wanted to include in the Energy Action Plan. First, they voted on the strategies they
had proposed in Workshop 3, identifying which they were most enthusiastic about, which they
thought should be done immediately, and which they would consider removing from the plan.
Then, they brainstormed communication channels, placing those channels with the appropriate
strategies. Finally, in small groups, they looked at the strategies by focus area, finalizing which
ones they wanted to prioritize.
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Figure 19: Community Liaison Andrew Boucher adds a communication channel to a popular strategy
Workshop 5: How will we accomplish each strategy?
January 2025
Having decided on what actions to include in the plan, the team considered how to accomplish
those actions by breaking into two groups. One group considered the impact and feasibility of
each strategy as a way to decide which to do first. The other group gave elevator pitches on
each strategy to share why it was important to them and how they could get it done. The groups
swapped and built on one another’s work. Afterward, the team reviewed the plan, looked ahead
at the steps for approval, and celebrated their work.
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Figure 20: Team members brainstorm how the plan strategies fit together
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APPENDIX B: BASELINE ENERGY ANALYSIS
Data was provided by Xcel Energy for all Columbia Heights premises for 2021 –2023. Xcel
Energy provides electric service to the community and CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas
service to the community. The data helped the Energy Action Team understand Columbia
Heights’ energy use and opportunities for energy conservation and renewable energy. Data
included in this section establishes a baseline against which progress toward goals will be
compared.
Electricity and Natural Gas Premises
Most Columbia Heights premises are residential. Of the 8,898 distinct premises in Columbia
Heights in 2023, 87% (8,293) are residential, 12% (589) are commercial and industrial, and the
remaining 1% (20) are municipal buildings. The number of natural gas premises is lower than
electricity premises because multi-family buildings tend to be individually metered for electricity
but metered at the building level for natural gas. In 2023, the total number of natural gas
premises in Columbia Heights was 7,607.
Table 10: Electricity premise counts by sector, 2021–2023
Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average
Residential 8,235 8,216 8,293 8,248
Commercial & Industrial 592 589 585 589
Municipal 20 20 20 20
Total 8,847 8,825 8,898 8,857
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Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption and Trends by Sector
On average, the Columbia Heights community consumes almost 98 million kWh of electricity
and 9 million therms of natural gas across all sectors per year. Total energy consumption
increased by 3.5 % over the baseline period, which can be attributed to an increase of 5.2 % in
natural gas consumption while electricity consumption remained flat.
Table 11: Total energy consumption by sector and fuel type, 2021–2023
Fuel Type Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average
Electricity
(kWh)
Residential 56,291,837 53,898,484 54,585,207 54,925,176
Commercial &
Industrial
40,619,560 42,104,131 41,705,654 41,476,448
Municipal 1,447,929 1,573,823 1,492,186 1,504,646
Total 98,359,326 97,576,438 97,783,047 97,906,270
Natural
Gas
(therm)
Residential 5,538,552 6,439,395 5,761,988 5,913,312
Commercial &
Industrial
2,667,490 3,329,428 2,864,007 2,953,642
Municipal 76,864 98,063 86,095 87,007
Total 8,282,906 9,866,886 8,712,090 8,953,961
Total
(MMBtu)
Residential 745,923 827,841 762,444 778,736
Commercial &
Industrial
405,343 476,602 428,700 436,882
Municipal 12,627 15,176 13,701 13,835
Total 1,163,893 1,319,619 1,204,845 1,229,452
Total energy consumption during the baseline period varied in each sector consistent with
variation in weather. Hotter summers (those with more cooling degree days) and colder winters
(those with more heating degree days) had higher energy consumption. For example, of the
three years considered, Columbia Heights’ natural gas consumption was at its highest level in
2022, which was also the coldest year with the most heating degree days.
Table 12: Cooling degree and heating degree days, 2021–2023
2021 2022 2023
Cooling Degree Days 1,184 1,049 1,232
Heating Degree Days 6,731 7,849 6,565
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Trends
Columbia Heights’ overall energy-related greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2% from
2021–2023. However, a disaggregation by fuel type shows electricity emissions decreased by
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12.9% while natural gas emission increased by 5.2 % during this time. To calculate Columbia
Heights’ energy-related emissions, an emissions factor is used. This emissions factor describes
the amount of CO2 emitted per unit of energy (Table 14). Specifically, the certified emissions
factors from Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest Fuel Mix and a standard emissions factor for natural
gas emissions were used. As Xcel Energy completes third-party verification, the emissions
factors used during the planning process to estimate greenhouse gas emissions may change
slightly.
Table 13: Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in MTCO2e, 2021–2023
Fuel Type Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average
Electricity Residential 16,112 14,351 13,692 14,718
Commercial & Industrial 11,626 11,211 10,461 11,099
Municipal 414 419 374 403
Total 28,152 25,981 24,528 26,220
Natural
Gas
Residential 29,394 34,175 30,579 31,383
Commercial & Industrial 14,157 17,670 15,200 15,675
Municipal 408 520 457 462
Total 43,958 52,365 46,236 47,520
Total Residential 45,506 48,526 44,272 46,101
Commercial & Industrial 25,783 28,880 25,661 26,775
Municipal 822 939 831 864
Total 72,111 78,345 70,764 73,740
Table 14: Emissions factors used to calculate energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, 2021–2023 9
Fuel Type 2021 2022 2023
Electricity Emissions Factor (lbs./MWh) 631 587 553
Natural Gas Emissions Factor (MTCO2e/Dth) 0.05307 0.05307 0.05307
Energy Costs
In total, Columbia Heights premises spent an annual average of $21.7 million on energy during
the baseline period. Columbia Heights residential premises made up almost two-thirds of that
spending ($14 .2 million or 65 %), while commercial and industrial premises made up most of the
9 Xcel Energy 2022. Carbon Dioxide Emission Intensities.
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other third . A small fraction of the spending was from municipal premises. Residential premises
spent an annual average of $1,722 per premise on fuel costs. Commercial premises spent
much more per premise on energy, with an annual average of $12,284 per premise.
Table 15: Annual energy costs by sector and fuel type, 2021–2023
Fuel
Type
Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average Average
Annual
Cost Per
Premise
Electricity Residential $7,305,057 $7,782,924 $8,313,794 $7,800,592 $946
Commercial &
Industrial $4,180,422 $4,902,140 $4,947,213 $4,676,592 $7,944
Municipal $162,362 $204,290 $195,185 $187,279 $9,364
Total $11,647,841 $12,889,354 $13,456,192 $12,664,462
Natural
Gas
Residential $5,043,092 $7,352,805 $6,806,236 $6,400,711 $776
Commercial &
Industrial $1,851,104 $2,990,886 $2,821,129 $2,554,373 $4,339
Municipal $60,179 $95,083 $92,532 $82,598 $4,130
Total $6,954,375 $10,438,774 $9,719,897 $9,037,682
Total Residential $12,348,149 $15,135,729 $15,120,030 $14,201,303 $1,722
Commercial &
Industrial $6,031,526 $7,893,026 $7,768,342 $7,230,965 $12,284
Municipal $222,541 $299,373 $287,717 $269,877 $13,494
Total $18,602,216 $23,328,128 $23,176,089 $21,702,145
Energy Burden
Energy burden is the percentage of income that residents spend on energy. Columbia Heights
residents who own their homes and make 30% or less of the median area income spend up to
12% of their income on energy costs. This group comprises 592 households, 7% of the total
households in the city. Notably, the overall energy burden for Columbia Heights is 4.1%, which
is higher than the state average of 2%.
Table 16: Energy burden by unit occupancy and median income10
Energy Burden Household Count
Percent of Area
Median Income Own Rent Own Rent
10 Source: Department of Energy Low-Income Energy Affordability Data Tool
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0–30% 12% 8% 592 1193
30–60% 6% 3% 1001 854
60–80% 3% 2% 666 317
80–100% 2% 2% 852 297
100–150% 2% 2% 1648 343
150%+ 2% 2% 1035 74
Total 3.8% 4.6% 5794 3078
Program Participation and Savings
Columbia Heights already has a considerable number of participants in energy efficiency
programs from Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, resulting in energy savings for residents
and commercial customers. While fewer commercial and industrial premises participated during
the baseline period, their participation resulted in larger savings per premise. In total,
participation in these commercial programs saved an annual average of 904,510 kWh and
32,147 therms, while participation in residential programs saved an annual average of 92,040
kWh and 25,099 therms. The annual savings shown below represent the aggregated first-year
energy savings for each program during the baseline period. However, energy savings of
completed energy efficiency projects will persist beyond the first year of installation. For
example, if an energy efficient furnace that results in energy savings is installed, we would
expect there to be energy savings in future years as well. While we quantify the annual
participation and first-year energy savings for the baseline period in the tables below, the
modeled impact of Columbia Heights’ implementation of their Energy Action Plan accounts for
persistent savings. This is shown in more detail in Appendix C.
Home Energy Squad is a residential program jointly offered by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint
Energy, and Xcel Energy also maintains a separate program designation for income-qualified
residents. Table 17, Table 18, and Table 20 show the Home Energy Squad participation and
energy savings for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy separately. The Home Energy Squad
participation counts for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy are not unique residents, and in
many cases overlap; however, the electricity savings are exclusive to Xcel Energy, and the gas
savings to CenterPoint Energy.
Table 17: Annual Xcel Energy residential energy efficiency program participation and savings, 2021–2023
Residential Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Efficient New Home
Construction
2 3,622 0 0 0 0
Home Energy Audit 10 0 20 0 49 0
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Home Energy Squad 17 10,964 20 16,968 35 18,804
HomeSmart 6 0 9 0 12 0
Insulation Rebate 3 425 3 183 3 484
Refrigerator Recycling 32 22,306 37 35,239 16 11,707
Residential HVAC 218 68,864 144 31,595 109 31,668
Residential Saver's
Switch
308 316 6 7 583 585
Smart Thermostat 76 2,731 117 1,386 216 3,618
Total 672 109,228 356 85,378 1,023 66,866
Table 18: Annual Xcel Energy income-qualified energy efficiency program participation and savings,
2021–2023
Income-Qualified
Program
2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Low-Income Home
Energy Squad
4 4,062 5 2,025 10 3,824
Home Energy Savings
Program
0 0 0 0 8 4,737
Total 4 4,062 5 2,025 18 8,561
Table 19: Annual Xcel Energy business energy efficiency program participation and savings, 2021–2023
Business Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Efficiency Controls 0 0 0 0 1 185,289
Electric Rate Savings 0 0 0 0 4 31
Energy Design
Assistance
0 0 1 1,232,201 1 150,415
Fluid System
Optimization
0 0 1 10,372 0 0
Foodservice Equipment 1 2,089 0 0 0 0
HVAC+R Efficiency 9 14,840 4 5,354 3 391
Lighting Efficiency 10 125,264 6 18,818 11 353,028
Multi-Family Building
Efficiency
0 0 2 4,737 0 0
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Saver's Switch for
Business
5 13 1 2 3 7
Small Business Lighting 20 447,451 6 69,993 9 86,657
Smart Thermostat for
Businesses
14 6,479 4 98 0 0
Total 59 596,136 25 1,341,575 32 775,818
Table 20: Annual CenterPoint Energy residential energy efficiency program participation and savings,
2021–2023 11
Residential Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
High-Efficiency Home 2 770 0 0 0 0
Home Efficiency
Rebates
155 18,250 157 19,490 191 21,833
Home Energy Squad 41 1,611 0 0 47 2,166
Home Insulation
Rebates
15 1,472 8 2,050 28 2,625
New Home Construction
Rebates
1 40 0 0 0 0
Total 214 22,143 165 21,540 266 26,624
11 The CenterPoint Energy programs of DIY Efficiency, Home Energy Reports and School Kits are excluded
from this table.
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Table 21: Annual CenterPoint Energy income-qualified energy efficiency program participation and
savings, 2021–2023
Income-Qualified
Program
2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Low-Income Free
Heating System Tune-
Up
27 570 10 211 8 169
Low-Income Multi-
Family Housing Rebates
1 183 0 0 0 0
Low-Income Rental
Efficiency
6 766 0 0 0 0
Low-Income
Weatherization
5 1,218 0 384 7 399
Non-Profit Affordable
Housing Rebates
7 1,089 0 0 0 0
Total 46 3,825 10 595 15 568
Table 22: Annual CenterPoint Energy business energy efficiency program participation and savings,
2021–2023 12
Commercial Sector
Programs
2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
C&I Heating and
Water Heating
Rebates
14 6,317 43 15,089 5 2,603
Commercial
Foodservice
Equipment Rebates
2 5,124 4 8,689 1 4,027
Energy Design
Assistance
0 0 1 52,440 0 0
Industrial Process and
Commercial Efficiency
0 0 2 1,080 0 0
Multi-Family Building
Efficiency
0 0 4 247 2 826
Total 16 11,441 54 77,546 8 7,456
12 The CenterPoint Energy programs of Code Compliance, Training and Education, and Benchmarking are
excluded from this table.
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Renewable Energy Support
There is support for renewable energy in Columbia Heights with 575 residential premises and
25 commercial and industrial premises subscribing to Xcel Energy renewable programs in 2023.
These premises respectively receive a total of 1.95 million kWh and 11.3 million kWh of their
electricity from renewable sources. Furthermore, 42 residential premises and 17 commercial
premises have on-site solar generation.
Table 23: Xcel Energy subscription renewable energy program support, 2023
Renewable*Connect® &
Renewable*Connect Flex®13
Residential Commercial &
Industrial
Total
Subscriber Count 500 9 509
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed
(kWh) 1,477,703 8,041,540 9,519,243
Community Solar Gardens –
Solar*Rewards® Community
Subscriber Count 75 16 91
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed
(kWh) 473,345 3,222,730 3,696,074
Total Xcel Energy Subscription
Renewable Energy Support
Subscriber Count 575 25 600
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed
(kWh) 1,951,048 11,264,270 13,215,317
Percent of Sector Xcel Energy
Electricity Use 3.6% 26.1% 13.5%
Table 24: Xcel Energy on-site solar program support, 2023 14
On-site Solar – Solar*Rewards® and
Net-Metering Residential Commercial &
Industrial Total
Participant Count 42 17 59
Total Electricity Capacity (kW) 327 951 1,278
13 The Windsource® program is now called Renewable*Connect Flex®
14 Source: Xcel Energy Community Energy Report for Columbia Heights, 2023
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APPENDIX C: METHODOLOGY FOR
MEASURING SUCCESS
As part of implementation support, Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress reports for
Xcel Energy participation and savings data for Columbia Heights. All goals will be measured
against Columbia Heights’ three -year baseline of 2021–2023 data unless otherwise noted.
The following section defines the three -year baseline against which progress is measured,
including Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy program(s) included in the baseline.
To quantify the impact of the Columbia Heights Energy Action Plan from 2025–2030, the
savings for residential and commercial energy efficiency are modeled to persist beyond the year
of installation. For example, if an energy efficient furnace that results in energy savings is
installed in one year, we count the savings for the installation year as well as for succeeding
years. For the purposes of this Energy Action Plan, the first year of implementation is equivalent
to year one for energy efficiency, and savings accumulate from that point forward.
Focus Areas
Residential Energy Efficiency
• Engage 1,108 residents annually (6,648 residents by 2030) in energy efficiency
programs
• Save 2,490,418 kwh and 738,222 therms by 2030
• Save $850,649 in residential energy costs by 2030
This goal will be measured by comparing actual program participation against the BAU
scenario. Progress will be measured from June 1, 2025, through December 2030. Table 25
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identifies annual program participation targets for select programs to meet this goal.15 These
targets are based on current Xcel Energy programs. If Xcel Energy offers new residential
efficiency rebate programs, they will be included in this calculation at the discretion of the
Columbia Heights team and Partners in Energy.
Table 25: Residential energy efficiency focus area annual and cumulative participation targets by program
BAU Annual
Participation
Annual Target
Cumulative
Target,
2025–2030
Xcel Energy Residential
Programs Total 675 830 4,977
Home Energy Audit 26 40 237
Home Energy Squad 24 36 216
Insulation Rebate 3 5 27
Residential Heating & Cooling 157 207 1,242
Refrigerator Recycling 28 38 230
Smart Thermostat 136 205 1,227
Other programs 300 300 1,798
CenterPoint Residential Energy
Program Totals 186 279 1,671
Grand Total 861 1,109 6,648
Business Energy Efficiency
• Engage 88 businesses annually (530 by 20 30 ) in energy efficiency programs
• Save 36,247,322 kWh and 1,012,645 therms by 2030 through energy efficiency
programs
• Save $3,749,965 in commercial energy costs by 2030
This goal will be measured by comparing actual program participation against the BAU
scenario. Progress will be measured from June 1, 2025, through December 2030. Table 26
identifies annual program participation targets for select programs to meet this goal. These
targets are based on current Xcel Energy programs. All business programs are aggregated for
CenterPoint Energy. If Xcel Energy offers new commercial and industrial efficiency rebate
programs, they will be included in this calculation at the discretion of the Columbia Heights team
and Partners in Energy.
15 Programs that focus on income-qualified residents are not included in this table but are found in a following
focus area designed to reduce energy burden.
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Table 26: Business energy efficiency focus area annual and cumulative participation targets by program
BAU Annual
Participation
Annual Target
Cumulative
Target,
2025–2030
Xcel Energy Business Programs
Total 39 48 290
Business Energy Assessments 0 1 6
Energy Design Assistance 1 2 10
HVAC +R Efficiency Rollup 5 8 48
Lighting Efficiency 9 11 66
Multi-Family Building Efficiency 1 2 10
Small Business Lighting 12 14 82
Other programs 11 11 68
CenterPoint Business Energy
Programs Total 26 39 234
Grand Total 65 87 524
Renewable Energy
• Add 19 new residential participants annually to selected renewable energy programs
• Add 2 new business participants annually to selected renewable energy programs
• Save 8,649 MTCO2e through renewable energy programs by 2030
This goal will measure program participation by residents in Xcel Energy’s renewable energy
programs. The programs currently offered by Xcel Energy are Renewable*Connect Flex,
Solar*Rewards Community, Solar*Rewards and Net Metering. Annual participation targets by
program are shown in Table 27 . By 2030, the cumulative renewable energy participation target
is an additional 216 residents and businesses over the 2023 baseline.
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Table 27: Annual participation increases in Xcel Energy Renewable Energy Programs
Sector Renewable Energy
Program
Baseline
Participation
Annual
Participation
Increase
2030 Goal
Residential
Renewable*Connect Flex 479 10 539
Solar*Rewards (on-site solar) 28 5 46
Net Metering (on -site solar) 14 3 32
Solar*Rewards Community 75 2 12
Commercial Renewable*Connect Flex 8 2 20
Solar*Rewards (on-site solar) 13 1 19
Beneficial Electrification
• 10 residential participants annually in Xcel Energy electrification programs
Because the electrification programs from Xcel Energy were new in 2024, there is no historical
participation data to base annual targets on. Instead, the Energy Action Team set an initial
annual target of 10 residential participants. The electrification programs from Xcel Energy
include rebates that replace home heating equipment that only comes from natural gas with an
electric alternative, such as an air or ground source heat pump and rebates that replace natural
gas water heaters with a heat pump water heater. The secondary fuel source for air source heat
pumps can be either natural gas or electricity, which is triggered when temperatures drop below
a certain setpoint.
Reducing Energy Burden for Low-Income Residents
• Engage 50 income -qualified residents annually (298 by 2030) in energy efficiency
programs
• Save 160,705 kWh and 52,378 therms by 2030 through income -qualified energy
efficiency programs
• Save $55,872 in energy costs by 2030
This goal will be measured by comparing actual program participation against the BAU
scenario. Progress will be measured from June 1, 2025, through December 2030. Table 28
identifies annual program participation targets for select programs to meet this goal. These
targets are based on current Xcel Energy programs. All business programs are aggregated
for CenterPoint Energy. If Xcel Energy offers new commercial and industrial efficiency
rebate programs, they will be included in this calculation at the discretion of the Columbia
Heights team and Partners in Energy.
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Table 28: Energy burden focus area annual participation targets by program
BAU Annual
Participation
Annual Target
Cumulative
Target,
2025–2030
Xcel Energy Income Qualified
Programs Total 9 14 85
Home Energy Savings Program 3 4 22
Low-Income Home Energy Squad 6 10 57
Low-Income Multi-Family Building
Efficiency 0 1 6
CenterPoint Energy Income
Qualified Programs Total 24 36 213
Grand Total 33 50 298
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APPENDIX D: ENERGY ACTION WORK PLAN
This appendix serves as a work plan for the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. It provides additional details for each strategy:
who will be primary implementer, who will support, and the specific tactics and timelines. All communications will be reviewed and
approved by Xcel Energy before being circulated.
Abbreviations used in this plan:
City: City of Columbia Heights
PiE: Partners in Energy
Focus Area: Reducing Energy Burden for Low Income Residents
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
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Q1
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Q2
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Q3
’26
Q4
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Strategy 1: Create a
multilingual outreach campaign
to educate residents and
promote residential energy
efficiency programs, home
energy audits, rebate
information and low-income
energy assistance.
1A: Table at community and school events. City PiE
1B: Highlight programs that are free to
participate in, like the Refrigerator Recycling
program and income-qualified Home Energy
Squad visits.
PiE City
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Focus Area: Reducing Energy Burden for Low Income Residents
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
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Q2
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Q3
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Q4
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1C: Partner with schools to educate students
and parents about reducing energy burden
and improving energy efficiency.
City PiE
1D: Provide energy kits for students and
parents to take home. Partner with SACA to
distribute energy resources to income-
qualified residents.
PiE City
1E: Partner with nonprofits serving income-
qualified residents to understand needs. City PiE
1F: Translate materials into Spanish, Somali
and Arabic. PiE City
1G: Promote information using mediums like
videos and infographics. City PiE
Strategy 2: Work with
multicultural connectors and
trusted messengers to conduct
outreach to residents on
energy efficiency and cost-
saving programs and
opportunities.
2A: Work with trusted community champions
to share information with or host workshops
for specific communities.
City PiE
2B: Train community volunteers connected
with specific communities. City PiE
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Focus Area: Reducing Energy Burden for Low Income Residents
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
’26
Q2
’26
Q3
’26
Q4
’26
Strategy 3: Conduct outreach
to rental property owners with
resources to help improve their
properties’ energy efficiency
and lower tenants’ energy
bills.
3A: Include landlord resources in the City’s
rental permitting process. City PiE
3B: Mail resources to the mailing address of
multi-family buildings to reach owners
directly.
PiE City
3C: Promote the Xcel Energy and
CenterPoint Energy Multi family Building
Efficiency Program.
City PiE
Strategy 4: Create a targeted
outreach campaign to income-
qualified households identified
using available data from the
census and other sources.
4A: Promote Energy Assistance and
encourage residents to self-qualify for the
Xcel Energy income-qualified automatic bill
credit.
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Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
’26
Q2
’26
Q3
’26
Q4
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Strategy 5: Create a broad
outreach campaign to educate
and encourage residents,
HOAs and landlords to
become more energy efficient
and learn about programs,
rebates and approved
contractors.
5A: Set up quarterly meetings with
landlords to educate and promote available
programs.
Comms PiE
5B: Research and learn about where
residents get their information from to
communicate more effectively. For
example, newsletters, social media
campaigns, or community events.
City PiE
5C: Promote the City’s façade program for
window upgrades. City PiE
5D: Work with Home Energy Squad to
design a lawn sign and window sticker for
residents and businesses to display after
completing a Home Energy Squad visit.
Strategy 6: Create a City
program to recognize and
showcase success stories from
residents, landlords and
businesses that have made
energy upgrades
6A: Identify residents and businesses that
have implemented energy efficiency
projects.
City PiE
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Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
’26
Q2
’26
Q3
’26
Q4
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6B: Call for citizen-submitted content on
energy wins from residents, landlords and
businesses to create case studies.
City PiE
6C: Showcase the success stories in the
newsletter. City PiE
6D: Create yard signs or displays that
recognize that person as an “Energy
Champion.”
PiE City
Strategy 7: Support local
businesses in completing
energy efficiency
improvements.
7A: Connect businesses with energy
assessment programs that provide support
from start to finish of a project.
City PiE
7B: Prioritize BIPOC- and women-owned
businesses in City-supported energy
projects.
City PiE
7C: Promote existing lists of reliable
vendors for energy efficiency upgrades. City PiE
7D: Share utility programs that offer energy
assessments for faith communities. PiE City
Strategy 8: Change City
ordinance to require adding
energy efficiency information to
the city property sales
inspections.
8A: Create welcome packets for new
homeowners, renters and business
tenants/owners. City PiE
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Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
’26
Q2
’26
Q3
’26
Q4
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8B: Examine existing TISH Energy
Disclosure programs in Minneapolis and
other cities for guidance.
City PiE
8C: Create a welcome packet for new
residents that includes incentives and other
energy resources.
PiE City
Strategy 9: Create a City
program to aid in financing
upfront costs of energy
efficiency improvements for
residents and businesses.
9A: Apply for state and national funding to
support Naturally Occurring Affordable
Housing (NOAH) with grants for energy
efficiency updates.
City PiE
9B: Establish programs where the City and
landlords collaborate to share costs of
upgrades like insulation, efficient lighting,
appliances and energy audits.
City PiE
9C: Share rebate scenarios to show
potentials savings. PiE City
9D: Collaborate with the program
implementor to secure a discounted rate
for Home Energy Squad visits for
residents.
City Council &
PiE
9E: Explore suppliers/ providers who could
lower the cost of appliances by creating a
mass order for the community.
City PiE
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Focus Area: Renewable Energy
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
’26
Q2
’26
Q3
’26
Q4
’26
Strategy 10: Create a
multilingual page on the City
website that is a centralized
hub for renewable energy
resources.
10A: Link to programs and resources to
empower residents and businesses to
participate in renewable energy offerings.
PiE City
10B: Identify third-party lists for residents to
find reputable solar installers or renewable
energy subscription providers.
PiE City
10C: Educate about different types of
renewable energy available, including
onsite solar, subscription programs and
options for battery storage.
PiE City
Strategy 11: Create a
multilingual outreach
campaign to educate
residents and businesses
about renewable energy
programs, with an emphasis
on renewable energy
subscriptions and community
solar gardens as a way to
access renewable energy
without rooftop solar.
11A: Create simple written and video
materials and translate them into multiple
languages to reach all community
members.
City PiE
11B: Connect residents with ambassadors
who have already implemented solar at their
home or business.
City PiE
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Focus Area: Renewable Energy
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11C: Table at community events and bring
in installers to help answer questions and
interpreters translate.
City PiE
11D: Add renewable energy resources to
City processes such as permitting process
or the resident welcome packet.
City PiE
11E: Work with community connectors such
as places of worship to disseminate
information on renewable energy
opportunities.
City PiE
Strategy 12: Educate City
officials on larger-scale
renewable energy projects,
such as microgrids.
12A: Gather data and find potential
locations for a microgrid. City PiE
Strategy 13: Create a City
program to recognize and
showcase success stories
from residents, landlords and
businesses that have made
renewable energy upgrades.
13A: Identify residents and businesses that
have implemented renewable energy
projects.
City PiE
13B: Call for citizen-submitted content on
renewable energy wins from residents,
landlords and businesses to create case
studies.
City PiE
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Focus Area: Renewable Energy
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13C: Showcase the stories in the city
newsletter. City PiE
13D: Share GIS maps showing which
census block groups have rooftop solar to
encourage uptake.
PiE City
Focus Area: Beneficial Electrification
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Strategy 14: Design and
execute an education and
outreach campaign promoting
the benefits of home
electrification and the
technologies, programs and
incentives available.
14A: Share information about
beneficial electrification in videos,
infographics, social media campaigns,
newsletters and mail inserts.
City PiE
14B: Connect with neighborhood
groups and HOAs to educate and
share resources about electrification.
City PiE
14C: Meet residents and businesses
where they are on their electrification
journey.
City PiE
14D: Create handouts with different
scenarios for electrification upgrades. PiE City
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Focus Area: Beneficial Electrification
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14E: Organize a heat pump open
house where owners can show their
heat pumps in their homes.
City PiE
14F: Create a video with the mayor in
a home with a heat pump talking about
how heat pumps work and their
benefits.
City PiE
14G: Conduct data analysis to identify
areas with a high number of homes
heated with inefficient electric
resistance heat to target with heat
pump resources.
PiE City
Strategy 15: Explore creating a
City program that provides
rebate matches or other
incentives for residential and
business electrification
projects.
15A: Ensure program resources are
available to all residents including
income-qualified families and seniors.
City PiE
15B: Explore options such as
partnering with the Economic
Development Authority or adding
electrification measures to home rehab
loans.
City PiE
15C: Share information on how to
stack different funding sources for
electrification projects.
PiE City
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Focus Area: Beneficial Electrification
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Strategy 16: Evaluate
opportunities to incentivize or
require building electrification
and electric vehicle (EV)
charging infrastructure in City
zoning and policies.
16A: Collaborate with organizations to
expand EV carshare programs into
Columbia Heights.
City PiE
16B: Explore incorporating
electrification standards into capital
improvement plans for City buildings.
City PiE
Strategy 17: Design and
execute a business outreach
campaign to encourage
businesses to make beneficial
electrification improvements.
17A: Explore opportunities to work and
partner with businesses and business
councils.
City PiE
17B: Create targeted communication
channels to landlords and businesses
and highlight the different opportunities
for each sector.
PiE Comms
17C: Compile existing lists of vendors,
contractors or suppliers who can do
this type of work.
City PiE
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APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY OF TERMS
4 x 50: Xcel Energy’s privacy rule, which requires all data summary statistics to contain at least
four premises, with no single premise responsible for more than 50% of the total. Following
these rules, if a premise(s) is responsible for more than 50% of the total for that data set, it
is/they are removed from the summary.
Beneficial electrification (BE): the reduction of direct fossil fuel use and replacing it with
electricity in a way that lowers greenhouse gas emissions and keeps energy costs as low as
possible.
British Thermal Unit (BTU): the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water at
maximum density through one -degree Fahrenheit.
Carbon-free: Carbon-free refers to sources of energy that will not emit additional carbon
dioxide into the air. Wind, solar and nuclear energy are all carbon free sources but only wind
and solar are renewable.
Carbon-neutral: Carbon-neutral, also described as “net zero”, could include carbon-free
sources but is broader and refers to energy that removes or avoids as much carbon dioxide as
is released over a set period of time. Carbon-neutral is sometimes used to describe a site that
produces an excess amount of electricity from a renewable energy source, such as solar,
compared to what it consumes. That excess energy is put back into the grid in an amount that
offsets the carbon dioxide produced from the electricity it draws from the grid when it is not
producing renewable energy.
Community Data Mapping: A baseline analysis of energy data in a geospatial (map) format
across the community.
Conservation Improvement Programs (CIP): Portfolio of approved utility energy efficiency
and demand management programs. Minnesota electric utilities have a goal of saving 1.5% of
their total energy sales each year via customer conservation efforts. Minnesota natural gas
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utilities have a goal of saving 0.5 % of their total energy sales each year via customer
conservation efforts.
Decatherm (Dth): Quantity of energy that is equivalent to ten therms.
Demand Side Management (DSM): Modification of consumer demand for energy through
various methods, including education and financial incentives. DSM aims to encourage
consumers to decrease energy consumption, especially during peak hours, or to shift time-of-
energy use to off-peak periods such as nighttime and weekend.
Direct Installation: Free energy-saving equipment installed by Xcel Energy or other
organization, for program participants, that produces immediate energy savings.
Energy Burden: Percentage of gross household income spent on energy costs.
Energy Reduction: The result of behavior changes that cause less energy to be consumed.
For example, setting the thermostat to a lower temperature reduces the energy used in your
home during the winter. Since energy reductions fluctuate, they are not accounted for when
calculating changes in energy usage.
Energy Savings: Comes from a permanent change that results in using less energy to achieve
the same results. A new furnace uses X% less energy to keep your home at the same
temperature (all things being equal), resulting in energy savings of X%. For accounting
purposes, energy savings are only counted in the year the new equipment is installed.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Gases in the atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation and
significantly contribute to climate change. The primary greenhouse gases in the earth's
atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
Grid Decarbonization: The current planned reduction in the carbon intensity of electricity
provided by electric utilities through the addition of low- or no-carbon energy sources to the
electricity grid.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh): A unit of electricity consumption.
Million British Thermal Units (MMBtu): A unit of energy consumption that allows electricity
and natural gas consumption to be combined.
Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e): A unit of measure for greenhouse gas
emissions. The unit "CO2e" represents an amount of a greenhouse gas whose atmospheric
impact has been standardized to that of one unit mass of carbon dioxide (CO2), based on the
global warming potential (GWP) of the gas.
Megawatt (MW): A unit of electric power equal to 1 million watts.
Premise: A unique combination of service address and meter. For residential customers, this is
the equivalent of an individual house or dwelling unit in a multi-tenant building. For business
customers, it is an individual business, or for a larger business, a separately metered portion of
the business’s load at that address.
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC): For every megawatt-hour of clean, renewable electricity
generation, a renewable energy certificate (REC) is created. A REC embodies all of the
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environmental attributes of the generation and can be tracked and traded separately from the
underlying electricity. Also known as a Renewable Energy Credit.
Resilience: The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and
recover rapidly from disruptions. Resilience includes the ability to withstand and recover from
deliberate attacks, accidents, or naturally occurring threats or incidents.
Recommissioning: An energy efficiency service focused on identifying ways that existing
building systems can be tuned up to run as efficiently as possible.
Solar Garden: Shared solar array with grid-connected subscribers who receive bill credits for
their subscriptions.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV): Solar cells/panels that convert sunlight into electricity (convert light, or
photons, into electricity, or voltage).
Subscription: An agreement to purchase a certain amount of something in regular intervals.
Therm (thm or therm): A unit of natural gas consumption.
Trade Partner: Trade Partners, also known as Trade Allies or Business Trade Partners, are
vendors and contractors who work with business and residential customers servicing, installing,
and providing consulting services regarding the equipment associated with utility rebate
programs. Their support for utility programs can range from providing equipment and assisting
with rebate paperwork, to receiving rebates for equipment sold.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Phase 2 – Plan Implementation
Andrew Boucher
Columbia Heights
3989 Central Ave NE,
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding is to recognize the achievement of Columbia
Heights in developing an Energy Action Plan. Northern States Power Company doing business
as Xcel Energy, through its Partners in Energy offering, has supported the development of this
Energy Action Plan. This document outlines how Columbia Heights and Xcel Energy will
continue to work together to implement this Energy Action Plan. The term of this joint support,
as defined in this document, will extend from June 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
Xcel Energy will support Columbia Heights in achieving the goals of its Energy Action
Plan in the following ways:
• Help develop a multilingual energy page on the city website that is a centralized hub
for energy resources. 
o Develop content and program information
o Facilitate translations
• Help create a city energy recognition program
o Draft program details
o Create promotional content and include in outreach materials and energy hub
Reducing Energy Burden for Low Income Residents
• Support the creation of a multi-lingual energy efficiency program and resource
access campaign
o Outline campaign details
o Support tabling events with swag and collateral
o Determine the best free energy efficiency in income-qualified programs to highlight
o Facilitate school partnerships and energy resources for kids
o Develop outreach materials including videos and infographics
o Facilitate translation of materials
• Help work with multicultural organizations and trusted messengers to implement
energy efficiency and energy program outreach
o Help communicate with partner organizations and trusted messengers
o Outline outreach and/or event details and tasks
o Develop tools that are best suited for partner organization audiences
o Co-host an event with city and partner organizations
o Facilitate translation needs
• Develop materials to conduct energy outreach to rental property owners to save on
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Implementation Phase
• Create a data-informed outreach campaign to income -qualified households
o Develop additional maps/other data tools to target audiences
o Determine best program offerings to highlight
o Create materials and campaign to focused community members
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 129 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and do not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Energy Efficiency
• Support the creation of a broad energy efficiency outreach campaign for residents,
HOAs, and landlords
o Create marketing materials for each audience with appropriate program offerings
o Outline campaign details and timeline
▪ Research best communications outlets for community audiences
▪ Incorporate city programs
o Create energy content for city “welcome packets”
• Support the development of a city program to recognize and showcase energy
efficiency success stories
o Develop case studies of successful energy efficiency program pa rticipation
o Create newsletter content
o Design yard signs or other recognition collateral “Energy Champions”
• Support local businesses with completing energy efficiency improvements
o Connect businesses to efficiency programs through collateral creation
o Prioritize under-resourced businesses
o Develop faith community materials for outreach
• Support a city financing program to alleviate upfront costs of energy efficiency
improvements
o Create materials/case studies showing rebate scenarios
o Help explore options for bulk buy program for the city
o Include program information in other outreach materials
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 93 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and do not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Renewable energy
• Support the creation of a multi-lingual subscription renewable energy outreach
campaign
o Create marketing materials
o Outline campaign details and timeline
o Create stories of successful renewable participation
• Support the education of city officials on renewable energy topics and projects
o Support presentations with utility programs or case study content
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Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
o Share relevant resources and educational content from Partners in Energy
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 74 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and do not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Beneficial Electrification
• Design a beneficial electrification outreach campaign to residents
o Develop campaign materials including flyers, videos, infographics, social media, and
newsletter content
o Develop HOA outreach materials
o Help organize an ASHP showcase event
o Crete data sets to help target specific areas of the city with outreach
• Design a business beneficial electrification outreach campaign
o Create campaign details and materials
o Support the development of city partnerships
o Connect businesses to programs and resources
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 74 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and do not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Project Management and Reimbursed Expenses
• Provide presentation content outlining Partners in Energy process, identified focus areas
and goals, and benefits to community to be presented to City Council as part of update
process
• Facilitate regular check-in meetings, track and report energy impacts and activities (process
annual data from Xcel Energy), and help coordinate implementation kick-off activities
• Provide up to $2,250 for reimbursed expenses related to printing and distribution of co -
branded marketing materials, venue fees, food, and other related needs associated with
outreach and education. Xcel Energy funding will not be provided for the purchase of alcohol
Support funded by Xcel Energy for project management is not to exceed 114 hours. These
hours will include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy
and Environment and do not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Columbia Heights commits to supporting the Energy Action Plan to the best of its ability
by:
• Achieving the energy savings impacts outlined in the energy action plan and shown in the
table below:
Columbia Heights Conservation Goals
Electricity
Savings
(in kWh)
Natural Gas
Savings
(in therms)
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Implementation Phase
Baseline Historic Energy Savings 1,494,825 n/a
Incremental Plan Energy Savings
(6/15/25-12/30/26) 1,283,636 n/a
Total Plan Energy Savings
(baseline + plan energy savings) 2,778,461 n/a
• Performing the coordination, tracking, and outreach duties as outlined in the Energy Action
Plan that include but are not limited to the following:
• Approve content and publish a city website that is a centralized hub for energy
resources
• Develop city energy recognition program
o Approve program details
o Disperse promotional content and include in city energy hub
Reducing Energy Burden for Low Income Residents
• Promote a multi-lingual energy efficiency program and resource access campaign
o Approve campaign details
o Promote at tabling events
o Showcase income-qualified utility programs in communications
o Develop school partnerships and to help deliver energy resources to kids
o Share outreach materials including videos and infographics through city
communications channels
• Work with multicultural organizations and trusted messengers to implement energy
efficiency and energy program outreach
o Communicate with partner organizations and trusted messengers
o Approve and disperse outreach collateral and tools for partners to use
o Co-host an event with utility and partner organizations
• Conduct energy outreach to rental property owners to save on tenant’s utility bills
o Approve a campaign to property tenants, managers and owners
o Deliver outreach materials and mailers with city communication channels
• Conduct an outreach campaign to income-qualified households
o Outline target audiences with Partners in Energy support
o Include utility program offerings in communications
Energy Efficiency
• Conduct a broad energy efficiency outreach campaign for residents, HOAs, and
landlords
o Share marketing materials for each audience
o Approve campaign details and timeline
o Approve and include energy content in city “welcome packets”
• Develop a city program to recognize and showcase energy efficiency success stories
o Approve case studies of successful energy efficiency program pa rticipation
o Approve and include newsletter content
o Deliver yard signs or other recognition collateral for “Energy Champions”
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Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
• Support local businesses with completing energy efficiency improvements
o Deliver program information to local businesses
o Prioritize under-resourced businesses
o Approve and disperse faith community materials for outreach
• Explore a city financing program to alleviate upfront costs of energy efficiency
improvements
o Deliver materials/case studies showing rebate scenarios
o Explore options for bulk buy program for the city
o Include energy program information in other outreach materials
Renewable energy
• Create a multi-lingual subscription renewable energy outreach campaign
o Approve and deliver marketing materials
o Approve campaign details and timeline
• Educate city officials on renewable energy topics and projects
o Present on utility programs or case study content
o Share relevant resources and educational content from Partners in Energy
Beneficial Electrification
• Implement a beneficial electrification outreach campaign to residents
o Approve and disperse campaign materials including flyers, videos, infographics,
social media, and newsletter content
o Approve and deliver HOA outreach materials
o Host an ASHP showcase event
o Use Partners in Energy data sets to help target specific areas of the city with
outreach
• Implement a business beneficial electrification outreach campaign
o Approve campaign details and materials
o Develop city partnerships
o Connect businesses to programs and resources
Project Management
• Participate in coordination and tracking of scheduled check -ins, activities, and events
• Provide Xcel Energy an opportunity to review marketing materials to assure accuracy when
they incorporate the Xcel Energy logo or reference any of Xcel Energy’s products or
services
• Share the plan document, supporting work documents, collateral, and implementation
results from the Energy Action Plan with the public. The experience, successes, and lessons
learned from this community will inform others looking at similar or expanded initiatives
• Share progress on upcoming sustainability planning as it relates to activities outlined in the
Energy Action Plan
• Approval to share your community’s aggregated Xcel Energy data (processed through
Partners in Energy) with the Partners in Energy Network to be used primarily as a
benchmark to other communities
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Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
Single Points of Contact
All communications pertaining to this agreement shall be directed to Andrew Boucher on behalf
of Columbia Heights and Sofia Troutman on behalf of Xcel Energy.
Legal Applicability and Waiver
This is a voluntary agreement and not intended to be legally binding for either party. This
Memorandum of Understanding has no impact, nor does it alter or modify any existing
Franchise Agreement or other existing agreements between Xcel Energy and Columbia
Heights. Parties agree that this Memorandum of Understanding is to memorialize the intent of
the Parties regarding Partners in Energy but does not create a legal agreement between the
Parties. It is agreed by the Parties that nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding will be
deemed or construed as creating a joint venture, trust, partnership, or any other legal
relationship among the Parties. This Memorandum of Understanding is for the benefit of the
Parties and does not create third party rights. Nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding
constitutes a waiver of Columbia Heights ordinances, Columbia Heights regulatory jurisdiction,
or Minnesota’s utility regulatory jurisdiction.
Xcel Energy is excited about this opportunity to support Columbia Heights in advancing its
goals. The resources outlined above and provided through Partners in Energy are provided as a
part of our commitment to the communities we serve and Xcel Energy’s support of energy
efficiency and renewable energy as important resources to meet your future energy needs.
For Columbia Heights:
Signature:
___________________________________
Name:
___________________________________
Title:
___________________________________
Date:
___________________________________
For Xcel Energy:
Signature:
_________________________________
Name:
_________________________________
Title:
_________________________________
Date:
__________________________________
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ITEM: Lincoln Avenue Communities 800 53rd Ave NE Preliminary Bond Resolution
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 06/03/2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
XThriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
Late in 2024 Lincoln Ave Communities approached the City regarding a potential project at 800 53rd Ave NE.
After multiple meetings with the city council and planning commission the Developer is ready to move
forward with an application to Minnesota Management and Budgett for tax exempt bonds . The project is
currently awaiting an EAW public review period which is open until Jul 10th. At the June 3rd Planning
commission meeting the development got a positive recommendation of their Planned Unit Development ,
Preliminary Plat, and Vacation of Easement applications. These items will be brought to the council after the
completion of and decision on the results of the EAW. Lincoln Avenue Communities is applying for tax exempt
bonds for the first two phases of the project, more specifically the two affordable housing L-shaped buildings.
Tax exempt bonds can only be applied for the affordable housing part of the project.
In accordance with State Statutes, the City is authorized to develop and administer a housing program to
provide financing for the purpose of constructing new multi-family housing developments. Furthermore, State
Statutes provide that such programs for multi-family housing developments may be financed by revenue
bonds or obligations issued by the City. Therefore, Lincoln Avenue Communities has requested that the City
help to finance their proposed project with the issuance of tax -exempt conduit revenue bonds in an aggregate
principle amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for Phase I and $30,000,000 for Phase II. Bonds of this type are
not an obligation 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. While the City must approve issuance of the bonds and all bond documents, the transaction is
largely handled by the private borrower and the underwriter that serves as the initial purchaser of the
bonds. This is a common practice for the City, which has previously issued similar bonds for developments
such as Sullivan Shores townhomes, Crestview senior care facilities, the Legends of Columbia Heights, the COL,
and Grand Central Flats. Additionally, the City will receive a 1% issuance fee based on the total principal
amount of the bonds.
Before the City may issue tax-exempt bonds on behalf of Lincoln Avenue Communities, the City must first
adopt a preliminary resolution approving the issuance of the bonds specific to the subject property and submit
a housing program to the Metropolitan Council for review and comment. In addition, the City will need to
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE 06/09/2025
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prepare and submit an application requesting the allocation of multi -family housing bonds to the Minnesota
Department of Management and Budget (MMB). The preliminary approvals contemplated in the attached
resolution in no way constitute an obligation of the City to issue the bonds. Final approval of the bond
issuance will take place at a subsequent Council meeting following the required public hearing(s).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2025-052 and 2025-053 as presented. Resolution No. 2025-052
and 2025-053 grants preliminary authorization for the issuance of the requested tax -exempt bonds, authorizes
the preparation of the required housing program, authorizes submission of a bond application to MMB, and
stipulates that all costs incurred by the City will be paid by Lincoln Avenue Communities.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-052 and Resolution 2025-053, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-052, 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 (phase I); approving the preparation and
submission of a housing program with respect thereto; approving the submission of applications for
bonding authority; establishing compliance with certain reimb ursement regulations under the internal
revenue code of 1986; and taking certain other actions.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-053, 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 (phase II); approving the preparation and
submission of a housing program with respect thereto; approving the submission of applications for
bonding authority; establishing compliance with certain reimbursement regulations under the internal
revenue code of 1986; and taking certain other actions.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 2025-052
2. Resolution 2025-053
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-052
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 (PHASE I); APPROVING THE
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING PROGRAM WITH
RESPECT THERETO; APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
FOR BONDING AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH
CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986; AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota (the “City”), as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The City is a home rule charter city duly organized and existing under its Charter and the
Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota.
1.02. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Housing Act”), the City
is authorized to carry out the public purposes described in the Housing Act by providing for the issuance
of revenue bonds or other obligations to finance multifamily housing developments located within the City.
As a condition to the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations under the Housing Act, the City must
prepare and adopt a housing program providing the information required by Section 462C.03, subdivision
1a of the Housing Act following a public hearing.
1.03. The public hearing must be held in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the
“Regulations”), and the requirements of the Housing Act. Section 147(f) of the Code requires a public
hearing duly noticed to be held by the Council on the proposed issuance of revenue bonds or other
obligations and the location and nature of the proposed facilities to be financed. Section 462C.04,
subdivision 2 of the Housing Act requires a public hearing to be held on the housing program after one
publication of notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the City, at least fifteen (15) days before the
hearing. Section 462C.04, subdivision 2 of the Housing Act further requires that on or before the day on
which the notice of public hearing is published, the City submit a housing program to the Metropolitan
Council for its review and comment as to whether such housing program furthers local and regional housing
policies.
1.04. The Council may grant preliminary approval to the issuance of revenue bonds or other
obligations to finance the multifamily housing development referred to in a housing program, and may
authorize the submission of an application to Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (“MMB”)
for an allocation of bonding authority with respect to the Bonds (as hereinafter defined) to finance the
Project (as hereinafter defined) in accordance with the requirements of Section 146 of the Code and
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474A, as amended (the “Allocation Act”).
1.05. Columbia Heights I Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership, or another entity
to be formed by Lincoln Avenue Capital Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or
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affiliated therewith, successor thereto, or assign thereof (collectively, the “Borrower”), has proposed that
the City, pursuant to the Housing Act, issue its revenue bonds or other obligations in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $30,000,000, in one or more series (the “Bonds”), the proceeds of which will be
loaned by the City to the Borrower. The Borrower will apply the proceeds of such loan to the acquisition,
construction, and equipping of an approximately 134-unit multifamily rental housing development and
facilities functionally related and subordinate thereto, to be located at or about the central portion of the site
located at 800 53rd Ave NE in the City (“Phase I” or the “Project”); (ii) the funding of one or more reserve
funds to secure the timely payment of the Bonds, if necessary; (iii) the payment of interest on the Bonds
during the construction of the Project, if necessary; and (iv) the payment of the costs of issuing the Bonds,
if necessary.
Section 2. Preliminary Findings, Determinations, and Declarations. Based on representations
made by the Borrower to the City to date, the Council hereby makes the following preliminary findings,
determinations, and declarations:
2.01. The Project furthers the purposes set forth in the Housing Act and the Project constitutes a
“multifamily housing development” within the meaning of Section 462C.02, subdivision 5 of the Housing
Act.
2.02. The City hereby grants preliminary approval to the issuance of the Bonds for the purposes
referenced in this resolution, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000, subject to final
approval by the City of the Bonds following the public hearing referred to in Section 1 and the documents
providing for the issuance and sale of the Bonds and the loan of the proceeds of the Bonds to the Borrower.
In all events, it is understood, however, that the Bonds shall not constitute a pecuniary liability or charge,
lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any funds, assets, taxing powers, or any other property of the
City except the City’s interest in the Loan Agreement (as hereinafter defined); and the Bonds, when, as,
and if issued shall recite in substance that the Bonds, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the
revenues received from the Loan Agreement and other property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall
not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. The owners of the Bonds shall never have
the right to compel any exercise of the taxing powers of the City to pay the outstanding principal of the
Bonds, or the interest thereon or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City.
2.03. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to the Borrower and the proceeds of the loan will
be applied to the purposes referenced Section 1.05 of in this resolution. The City will enter into a loan
agreement with the Borrower (the “Loan Agreement”) requiring loan repayments from the Borrower in
amounts sufficient to repay the loan when due and requiring the Borrower to pay all costs of maintaining
and insuring the Project, including taxes thereon.
2.04. In preliminarily authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the acquisition,
construction, and equipping of the Project and related costs, the City’s purpose is and the effect thereof will
be to promote the public welfare of the City and its residents by retaining and improving multifamily
housing developments and otherwise furthering the purposes and policies of the Housing Act.
Section 3. Council to Conduct Public Hearing. The Council shall conduct a public hearing with
respect to the proposal to undertake and finance the Project under the terms of a housing program and the
issuance of the Bonds, as requested by the Borrower. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to set a date for such public hearing and to cause notice thereof to be published. The notice of public hearing
shall be in the form required by Section 147(f) of the Code (and applicable Regulations) and the Housing
Act, and shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the public hearing. At the public hearing, a reasonable opportunity shall be provided
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for interested individuals to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the Project and the proposed
issuance of the Bonds. Kutak Rock LLP, bond counsel to the City (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby authorized
and directed to publish a notice of the public hearing as provided in this Section 3 as directed by the City
Manager.
Section 4. Preparation and Submission of a Housing Program. The Council hereby authorizes the
preparation of the Housing Program by Bond Counsel, with respect to the issuance by the City of revenue
bonds or other obligations in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to finance the Project, and to submit
such Housing Program to the Metropolitan Council for its review and comment on or before the date of
publication of the notice of public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Housing Act.
Section 5. Submission of Applications for Allocations of Bonding Authority. Under Section 146
of the Code, the Bonds must receive an allocation of the bonding authority of the State of Minnesota. An
application for such an allocation must be made pursuant to the requirements of the Allocation Act. The
Council hereby authorizes the submission of one or more applications for allocations of bonding authority
pursuant to Section 146 of the Code and in accordance with the requirements of the Allocation Act, in the
maximum aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 with respect to the Project. The Mayor and the City
Manager and Bond Counsel are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions, in cooperation with the
Borrower, as are necessary to submit applications for allocations of bonding authority to the Minnesota
Department of Management and Budget.
Section 6. Costs. The Borrower shall pay to the City any and all costs incurred by the City in
connection with the Bonds or the financing of the Project, whether or not the financing of the Project is
carried to completion, and whether or not the Bonds or operative instruments are executed and delivered.
The Borrower shall also comply with the administrative fee policy of the City respecting conduit revenue
bond issues.
Section 7. Reimbursement of Costs under the Code.
7.01 The United States Department of the Treasury promulgated Section 1.150-2 of the
Regulations, which governs the use of the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, all or a portion of which are to be
used to reimburse the City or the Borrower for project expenditures paid prior to the date of issuance of
such bonds. Section 1.150-2 of the Regulations requires that the City adopt a statement of official intent to
reimburse an original expenditure not later than sixty (60) days after payment of the original expenditure.
Section 1.150-2 of the Regulations also generally requires that the bonds be issued and the reimbursement
allocation made from the proceeds of the bonds occur within eighteen (18) months after the later of: (i) the
date the expenditure is paid; or (ii) the date the project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event
more than three (3) years after the date the expenditure is paid. The Regulations generally permit
reimbursement of capital expenditures and bond costs of issuance.
7.02 To the extent any portion of the proceeds of the Bonds will be applied to expenditures with
respect to the Project, the City reasonably expects to reimburse the Borrower for the expenditures made for
costs of the Project from the proceeds of the Bonds after the date of payment of all or a portion of such
expenditures. All reimbursed expenditures shall be capital expenditures, a cost of issuance of the Bonds,
or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the Regulations and
qualifying expenditures under the Housing Act.
7.03 Based on representations by the Borrower, other than (i) expenditures to be paid or
reimbursed from sources other than the Bonds, (ii) expenditures permitted to be reimbursed under prior
regulations pursuant to the transitional provision contained in Section 1.150-2(j)(2)(i)(B) of the
Regulations, (iii) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures within the meaning of Section 1.150-
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2(f)(2) of the Regulations, or (iv) expenditures in a “de minimis” amount (as defined in Section 1.150-
2(f)(1) of the Regulations), no expenditures with respect to the Project to be reimbursed with the proceeds
of the Bonds have been made by the Borrower more than sixty (60) days before the date of adoption of this
resolution of the City.
7.04 Based on representations by the Borrower, as of the date hereof, there are no funds of the
Borrower reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be
reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the
expenditures related to the Project to be financed from proceeds of the Bonds, other than pursuant to the
issuance of the Bonds. This resolution, therefore, is determined to be consistent with the budgetary and
financial circumstances of the Borrower as they exist or are reasonably foreseeable on the date hereof.
Section 8. Commitment Conditional.
8.01. The adoption of this resolution does not constitute a guaranty or firm commitment that the
City will issue the Bonds as requested by the Borrower. If, as a result of information made available to or
obtained by the City during its review of the Project, it appears that the Project or the issuance of the Bonds
to finance or refinance the costs thereof is not in the public interest or is inconsistent with the purposes of
the Housing Act, the City reserves the right to decline to give final approval to the issuance of the Bonds.
The City retains the right in its sole discretion to withdraw from participation and accordingly not to issue
the Bonds, or issue the Bonds in an amount less than the amount referred to herein, should the City at any
time prior to issuance thereof determine that it is in the best interests of the City not to issue the Bonds, or
to issue the Bonds in an amount less than the amount referred to in this resolution, or should the parties to
the transaction be unable to reach agreement as to the terms and conditions of any of the documents required
for this bond financing transaction.
8.02. The City’s obligation to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds to finance the costs of the
Project is conditioned upon the consideration and adoption by the Council of a final resolution granting
final approval to the issuance of the Bonds following a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with the
Housing Act and Section 147(f) of the Code.
8.03. The City’s obligation to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds to finance the costs of the
Project is also conditioned upon the City granting all necessary approvals with respect to the Project,
including but not limited to zoning and land use approvals.
Section 9. Bond Counsel Is Empowered to Take All Necessary Actions. Bond Counsel is hereby
designated bond counsel with respect to the Bonds and is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to
prepare required documents to permit the issuance of the Bonds and to submit such documents to the
Council for its final approval.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
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This resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested to by the
City Clerk on the 9th day of June, 2025.
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Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)
COUNTY OF ANOKA ) ss.
)
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 June 9, 2025, 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 and declaring the City’s
official intent to reimburse 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 __________, 2025.
City Clerk
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-053
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 (PHASE II); APPROVING THE
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING PROGRAM WITH
RESPECT THERETO; APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
FOR BONDING AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH
CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986; AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota (the “City”), as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The City is a home rule charter city duly organized and existing under its Charter and the
Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota.
1.02. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Housing Act”), the City
is authorized to carry out the public purposes described in the Housing Act by providing for the issuance
of revenue bonds or other obligations to finance multifamily housing developments located within the City.
As a condition to the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations under the Housing Act, the City must
prepare and adopt a housing program providing the information required by Section 462C.03, subdivision
1a of the Housing Act following a public hearing.
1.03. The public hearing must be held in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the
“Regulations”), and the requirements of the Housing Act. Section 147(f) of the Code requires a public
hearing duly noticed to be held by the Council on the proposed issuance of revenue bonds or other
obligations and the location and nature of the proposed facilities to be financed. Section 462C.04,
subdivision 2 of the Housing Act requires a public hearing to be held on the housing program after one
publication of notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the City, at least fifteen (15) days before the
hearing. Section 462C.04, subdivision 2 of the Housing Act further requires that on or before the day on
which the notice of public hearing is published, the City submit a housing program to the Metropolitan
Council for its review and comment as to whether such housing program furthers local and regional housing
policies.
1.04. The Council may grant preliminary approval to the issuance of revenue bonds or other
obligations to finance the multifamily housing development referred to in a housing program, and may
authorize the submission of an application to Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (“MMB”)
for an allocation of bonding authority with respect to the Bonds (as hereinafter defined) to finance the
Project (as hereinafter defined) in accordance with the requirements of Section 146 of the Code and
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474A, as amended (the “Allocation Act”).
1.05. Columbia Heights I Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership, or another entity
to be formed by Lincoln Avenue Capital Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or
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affiliated therewith, successor thereto, or assign thereof (collectively, the “Borrower”), has proposed that
the City, pursuant to the Housing Act, issue its revenue bonds or other obligations in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $30,000,000, in one or more series (the “Bonds”), the proceeds of which will be
loaned by the City to the Borrower. The Borrower will apply the proceeds of such loan to the acquisition,
construction, and equipping of an approximately 134-unit multifamily rental housing development and
facilities functionally related and subordinate thereto, to be located at or about the central portion of the site
located at 800 53rd Ave NE in the City (“Phase I” or the “Project”); (ii) the funding of one or more reserve
funds to secure the timely payment of the Bonds, if necessary; (iii) the payment of interest on the Bonds
during the construction of the Project, if necessary; and (iv) the payment of the costs of issuing the Bonds,
if necessary.
Section 2. Preliminary Findings, Determinations, and Declarations. Based on representations
made by the Borrower to the City to date, the Council hereby makes the following preliminary findings,
determinations, and declarations:
2.01. The Project furthers the purposes set forth in the Housing Act and the Project constitutes a
“multifamily housing development” within the meaning of Section 462C.02, subdivision 5 of the Housing
Act.
2.02. The City hereby grants preliminary approval to the issuance of the Bonds for the purposes
referenced in this resolution, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000, subject to final
approval by the City of the Bonds following the public hearing referred to in Section 1 and the documents
providing for the issuance and sale of the Bonds and the loan of the proceeds of the Bonds to the Borrower.
In all events, it is understood, however, that the Bonds shall not constitute a pecuniary liability or charge,
lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any funds, assets, taxing powers, or any other property of the
City except the City’s interest in the Loan Agreement (as hereinafter defined); and the Bonds, when, as,
and if issued shall recite in substance that the Bonds, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the
revenues received from the Loan Agreement and other property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall
not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. The owners of the Bonds shall never have
the right to compel any exercise of the taxing powers of the City to pay the outstanding principal of the
Bonds, or the interest thereon or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City.
2.03. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to the Borrower and the proceeds of the loan will
be applied to the purposes referenced Section 1.05 of in this resolution. The City will enter into a loan
agreement with the Borrower (the “Loan Agreement”) requiring loan repayments from the Borrower in
amounts sufficient to repay the loan when due and requiring the Borrower to pay all costs of maintaining
and insuring the Project, including taxes thereon.
2.04. In preliminarily authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and the financing of the acquisition,
construction, and equipping of the Project and related costs, the City’s purpose is and the effect thereof will
be to promote the public welfare of the City and its residents by retaining and improving multifamily
housing developments and otherwise furthering the purposes and policies of the Housing Act.
Section 3. Council to Conduct Public Hearing. The Council shall conduct a public hearing with
respect to the proposal to undertake and finance the Project under the terms of a housing program and the
issuance of the Bonds, as requested by the Borrower. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to set a date for such public hearing and to cause notice thereof to be published. The notice of public hearing
shall be in the form required by Section 147(f) of the Code (and applicable Regulations) and the Housing
Act, and shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the public hearing. At the public hearing, a reasonable opportunity shall be provided
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for interested individuals to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the Project and the proposed
issuance of the Bonds. Kutak Rock LLP, bond counsel to the City (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby authorized
and directed to publish a notice of the public hearing as provided in this Section 3 as directed by the City
Manager.
Section 4. Preparation and Submission of a Housing Program. The Council hereby authorizes the
preparation of the Housing Program by Bond Counsel, with respect to the issuance by the City of revenue
bonds or other obligations in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to finance the Project, and to submit
such Housing Program to the Metropolitan Council for its review and comment on or before the date of
publication of the notice of public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Housing Act.
Section 5. Submission of Applications for Allocations of Bonding Authority. Under Section 146
of the Code, the Bonds must receive an allocation of the bonding authority of the State of Minnesota. An
application for such an allocation must be made pursuant to the requirements of the Allocation Act. The
Council hereby authorizes the submission of one or more applications for allocations of bonding authority
pursuant to Section 146 of the Code and in accordance with the requirements of the Allocation Act, in the
maximum aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 with respect to the Project. The Mayor and the City
Manager and Bond Counsel are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions, in cooperation with the
Borrower, as are necessary to submit applications for allocations of bonding authority to the Minnesota
Department of Management and Budget.
Section 6. Costs. The Borrower shall pay to the City any and all costs incurred by the City in
connection with the Bonds or the financing of the Project, whether or not the financing of the Project is
carried to completion, and whether or not the Bonds or operative instruments are executed and delivered.
The Borrower shall also comply with the administrative fee policy of the City respecting conduit revenue
bond issues.
Section 7. Reimbursement of Costs under the Code.
7.01 The United States Department of the Treasury promulgated Section 1.150-2 of the
Regulations, which governs the use of the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, all or a portion of which are to be
used to reimburse the City or the Borrower for project expenditures paid prior to the date of issuance of
such bonds. Section 1.150-2 of the Regulations requires that the City adopt a statement of official intent to
reimburse an original expenditure not later than sixty (60) days after payment of the original expenditure.
Section 1.150-2 of the Regulations also generally requires that the bonds be issued and the reimbursement
allocation made from the proceeds of the bonds occur within eighteen (18) months after the later of: (i) the
date the expenditure is paid; or (ii) the date the project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event
more than three (3) years after the date the expenditure is paid. The Regulations generally permit
reimbursement of capital expenditures and bond costs of issuance.
7.02 To the extent any portion of the proceeds of the Bonds will be applied to expenditures with
respect to the Project, the City reasonably expects to reimburse the Borrower for the expenditures made for
costs of the Project from the proceeds of the Bonds after the date of payment of all or a portion of such
expenditures. All reimbursed expenditures shall be capital expenditures, a cost of issuance of the Bonds,
or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the Regulations and
qualifying expenditures under the Housing Act.
7.03 Based on representations by the Borrower, other than (i) expenditures to be paid or
reimbursed from sources other than the Bonds, (ii) expenditures permitted to be reimbursed under prior
regulations pursuant to the transitional provision contained in Section 1.150-2(j)(2)(i)(B) of the
Regulations, (iii) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures within the meaning of Section 1.150-
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2(f)(2) of the Regulations, or (iv) expenditures in a “de minimis” amount (as defined in Section 1.150-
2(f)(1) of the Regulations), no expenditures with respect to the Project to be reimbursed with the proceeds
of the Bonds have been made by the Borrower more than sixty (60) days before the date of adoption of this
resolution of the City.
7.04 Based on representations by the Borrower, as of the date hereof, there are no funds of the
Borrower reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be
reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the
expenditures related to the Project to be financed from proceeds of the Bonds, other than pursuant to the
issuance of the Bonds. This resolution, therefore, is determined to be consistent with the budgetary and
financial circumstances of the Borrower as they exist or are reasonably foreseeable on the date hereof.
Section 8. Commitment Conditional.
8.01. The adoption of this resolution does not constitute a guaranty or firm commitment that the
City will issue the Bonds as requested by the Borrower. If, as a result of information made available to or
obtained by the City during its review of the Project, it appears that the Project or the issuance of the Bonds
to finance or refinance the costs thereof is not in the public interest or is inconsistent with the purposes of
the Housing Act, the City reserves the right to decline to give final approval to the issuance of the Bonds.
The City retains the right in its sole discretion to withdraw from participation and accordingly not to issue
the Bonds, or issue the Bonds in an amount less than the amount referred to herein, should the City at any
time prior to issuance thereof determine that it is in the best interests of the City not to issue the Bonds, or
to issue the Bonds in an amount less than the amount referred to in this resolution, or should the parties to
the transaction be unable to reach agreement as to the terms and conditions of any of the documents required
for this bond financing transaction.
8.02. The City’s obligation to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds to finance the costs of the
Project is conditioned upon the consideration and adoption by the Council of a final resolution granting
final approval to the issuance of the Bonds following a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with the
Housing Act and Section 147(f) of the Code.
8.03. The City’s obligation to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds to finance the costs of the
Project is also conditioned upon the City granting all necessary approvals with respect to the Project,
including but not limited to zoning and land use approvals.
Section 9. Bond Counsel Is Empowered to Take All Necessary Actions. Bond Counsel is hereby
designated bond counsel with respect to the Bonds and is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to
prepare required documents to permit the issuance of the Bonds and to submit such documents to the
Council for its final approval.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
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This resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested to by the
City Clerk on the 9th day of June, 2025.
______________________________________
Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)
COUNTY OF ANOKA ) ss.
)
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 June 9, 2025, 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 and declaring the City’s
official intent to reimburse 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 __________, 2025.
City Clerk
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
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ITEM: Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for 2025 Sullivan Lake Fitness Court Construction, City
Project 2506-B.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: City Engineer / June 4, 2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
X Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND
On April 28th, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract for the 2025 Alley Program and Sullivan Lake Fitness
Court Project to Equity Builders of Rosemount Minnesota . The base bid had two components: Part A for the
concrete alley work and Part B for the fitness court construction. In review of the bidding documents for
preparation of the contract, staff found that language required by the County for the CDBG funding for the
fitness court was inadvertently omitted. To ensure that the funding remains available, Part B of the contract
was removed by change order and was rebid as a standalone project with the required bidding language.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS
New specifications, along with the plan set were sent to 5 contractors. Two contractors submitted bids with
the low bid provided by Equity Builders of Rosemount, MN. It will not affect the completion date of mid-July
for the fitness court concrete slab. The two bids were:
1. Equity Builders: $86,180.00
2. IDC Automatic: $86,794.50
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the bids received, Equity Builders of Rosemount MN is the low, qualified, responsible bidder. Staff
is recommending award of the bid to Equity Builders.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to accept the bids and award the 2025 Sullivan Lake Fitness Court concrete slab, City
Project 2506-B to Equity Builders and Construction of Rosemount, Minnesota, based upon their low,
qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $86,180.00 with funding from Fund 412.6400; and, furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA SECTION BID CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE JUNE 9, 2025
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