HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-2025 City Council Work Session Packet
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
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams Meeting
at columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting ID 271 361 336 205, Passcode sd66JM7R. For questions,
please contact Administration at 763-706-3610.
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when
the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to
make arrangements.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
1. 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.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
2. MnDOT: Layout Recommendations for Central Ave. (Cont. from April 7 and May 5, 2025).
(25 Minutes)
3. 800 53rd (Medtronic Site) Development Check In. (20 Minutes)
4. Axon Contract Renewal. (15 Minutes)
5. Fire Department Fee for Service Updates. (15 Minutes)
6. Fire Department and Community Development Fee Schedule Updates. (10 Minutes)
7. Plumbing Repair Program to Enable Water Meter Installation with City Cost Recovery
from Property Owners. (20 Minutes)
8. Xcel Energy Partners in Energy – Energy Action Plan. (15 Minutes)
9. Community Connector Position for 2026. (15 Minutes)
10. Purchase of SACA Building. (10 Minutes)
11. Council Corner.
Jamboree Parade Assignments.
Monthly Calendar Sharing.
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City of Columbia Heights AGENDA June 02, 2025
City Council Work Session Page 2
Monthly Event Notification, Attendance and Past Event Updates.
Monthly Proclamations and Meeting Guests.
ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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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 1.
ITEM: MnDOT: Layout Recommendations for Central Avenue (continued from April 7 and May 5,
2025)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: City Engineer / May 29, 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 Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has recommendations on the preferred layout for
Central Avenue from 37th to 53rd Avenues, and has been reviewing those with the Council. The preliminary and
final design phases of the Central Avenue project has been initiated by MnDOT. MnDOT had asked for
continued discussions on Central Avenue from the April 7th and May 5th 2025 work sessions.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
At the April 7th work session, MnDOT’s began the discussion to share their recommendations for the corridor,
and to have a check in with the Council based on agency, public, and council feedback and make sure the
project is headed in the right direction. To reiterate, if the recommendations present questions, issues, or
concerns – MnDOT would like to have them addressed by the time Municipal Consent is considered by the
Council later this year or early in 2026.
Past discussion items:
Reservoir Boulevard closure: As discussed at the April 7th meeting, access from Reservoir Boulevard to the
signal at 37th Avenue and Central Avenue will be removed. MnDOT has shown a ‘right-in’ only from Central
Avenue north of the 37th Avenue. Staff recommends a full closure of Reservoir Boulevard and designing a cul -
de-sac to accommodate City needs for truck turn around including fire trucks. At the May 5th work session, a
detailed listing of public feedback on Reservoir Boulevard provided by MnDOT through their outreach efforts
was reviewed. Approximately 70% of the respondents support the full closure of Reservoir Boulevard at 37th
Avenue.
Note: consensus is to close Reservoir Boulevard provided a cul-de-sac can accommodate the City’s fire
vehicles.
Roundabouts at multiple intersections: MnDOT is proposing intersection changes to roundabouts at 46-1/2,
47th, 49th, 51st and 53rd Avenues. Medians will limit access at 50th and 52nd Avenues to Right-in, Right-out.
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AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEM
MEETING DATE JUNE 2, 2025
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Item 2.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
Note: consensus supported changing these five intersections to roundabouts, acknowledging the City of
Hilltop’s review of the 46-1/2 roundabout.
TH 65 North Bound Lane Configuration:
City Staff, in addition to other agencies, City staff is advocating for 2 lanes in the northbound direction. This
configuration would be either a dedicated bus lane or second travel lane. Considerations for a second
northbound lane:
1. Aligns with the 2-lane configuration in Minneapolis south of 37th Avenue (two lanes).
2. Supports bus traffic (stops and re-entering traffic) with the addition of the BRT line in 2028.
3. Allows traffic to by-pass when buses are stopped, traffic is waiting to turn at an intersection, or
maintenance crews are working on the street or boulevards.
4. A second lane would only add 6.5 feet to the overall crossing distance for pedestrians.
5. Allows for City maintenance activities to function ‘in-traffic’ with a lane closure as opposed to shutting
down all traffic and detouring under a single lane configuration.
6. Allows for trash pickup or deliveries on Central where side streets or alleys are not available.
Additionally, the Council asked for costs of a traffic detour under the single lane scenario to support MnDOT,
County, or City maintenance activity. MnDOT provided a cost range of $7,500 to $10,000 for traffic control per
occurrence. While some maintenance activities can be provided by the new trail, some cannot such as sewer
cleaning, water main breaks, road maintenance (pothole patching, street sweeping, lane striping, crack
sealing).
MnDOT is working towards finalizing the project layout to ensure alignment with the community’s needs and
priorities, and is now shifting to the design phase. MnDOT has indicated they would move forward with
designing both a single and two lane design from 37th to 45th without consensus from Columbia Heights.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Note: Lane configuration – City staff, Anoka County staff and Metro Transit all recommend a two lane (bus
lane) configuration from 37th to 45th Avenues. Staff would recommend Council provide consensus to MnDOT
on the lane configuration to avoid designing 2 scenarios in the segment on Central Avenue.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
None – information / discussion only.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
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Item 2.
ITEM: 800 53rd (Medtronic Site) Development Check In (20 min)
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: CD Director / May, 28, 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:
Lincoln Avenue Communities will be presenting an update on their proposed project at 800 53rd Ave NE.
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Item 3.
CENTRAL AVE
MAIN ENTRY
GARAGE
ENTRY
TOWNHOMES
6-UNITS
MARKET RATE APTS
150-175 UNITS @ 5-STORIES
ON TOP OF COMMERCIAL
Phase 1: 132-134 - unit apartment building, affordable
Phase 2: 132-134 - unit apartment building, affordable
Townhomes: 58 units, 3 story buildings
Non-income restricted apartments: 150 units+/-
FAMILY APTS
132-134 UNITS
@ 6-STORIES
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PATIO
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TOT LOT
TOT LOT PLAZA W/
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MAIN ENTRY
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AMENITIES
SULLIVAN LAKE
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Item 3.
ITEM: Axon Contract Renewal.
DEPARTMENT: Police BY/DATE: Chief Matt Markham / May 29th, 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 the 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.
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AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEM
MEETING DATE JUNE 2ND, 2025
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Item 4.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The police department will be reviewing budget implications with the council and seeking directions on how to
proceed.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Columbia Heights City Council Presentation
Columbia Heights Quote
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Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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
systems.12
Item 4.
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 13
Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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Item 4.
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
Police Department 18
Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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%
every Jan. 1 to account for inflation. 21
Item 4.
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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Item 4.
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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 4.
ITEM: Amendment to Chapter 8, Section 8.403 of the Columbia Heights city code relating to fire
service fees.
DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Dan O’Brien / 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, rangin g 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.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
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 p arties
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 adoption of the code change as the proposed change modernizes the City’s cost-recovery
framework, ensures equitable billing across all incident types and supports the long-term fiscal sustainability
of CHFD operations.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2025 8.403 Fire Department Service Charges Ordinance Change
FD Service Charge Appeal Form
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEM
MEETING DATE 6/2/2025
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
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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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Application for Fire Department Service Fees Appeal
Complete all sections. Submit the signed original, required attachments, and the filing fee to the Columbia Heights City Clerk,
3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights MN 55421. This form, or other written request, must be received prior to the due
date listed on the invoice. An appeal stays the payment due date until a response is issued by the city.
1. APPELLANT INFORMATION
Name (Individual or Entity):
Mailing Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Phone: E-mail:
Relationship to Property: ☐ Owner ☐ Tenant/Occupant ☐ Agent ☐ Other
2. BILLLING INFORMATION
Invoice Number #: Amount: $ Date Issued:
Service performed:
3. STATEMENT OF APPEAL
Describe the facts, reasons, and relief requested. Attach additional pages or evidence (photos, reports, etc.) if necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
List and attach all documents you are submitting (e.g., photographs, engineering reports, correspondence).
# Description Pages
1
2
3
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & SIGNATURE
I certify that the information contained herein and in all attachments is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that:
This application and all supporting documents become public record.
The City Manager, after consultation with the Fire Chief, will issue a written decision affirming, modifying, or
rescinding the invoice.
The decision is the City’s final administrative determination.
The City may use any lawful means to collect unpaid fees, including certification to property taxes and any civil acti on
permitted by law.
Signature of Appellant: Date:
CITY USE ONLY
Date Received:
Accepted By:
City Manager Decision (attach documentation): ☐ Affirmed ☐ Modified ☐ Rescinded
Date Decision Issued:
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ITEM: Amendment to the 2025 City Fee Schedule
DEPARTMENT: Fire/Community Development 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:
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;
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. Renaming of 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 p ropose 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 WORK SESSION MEETING
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION ITEM
MEETING DATE 6/2/2025
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City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2
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 permits —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.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft Fee Schedule Amendment Resolution
Redlined Fee Schedule (showing deletions and additions)
Amended 2025 Fee Schedule (clean version)
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City of Columbia Heights Fee Register
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
Renewal Application $50
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
Renewal 200
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
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Club On-Sale Liquor Per membership
(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 ALARM SYSEMS, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMCODE
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
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:
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DEMOLITION PERMITS
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.)
Engine Refer to DNR Fee Schedule
Ladder Truck Refer to DNR Fee Schedule
Rescue Truck Crew of 3 Refer to DNR Fee Schedule
Ambulance Crew of 3 Refer to DNR Fee Schedule
Any Other Aparatus Refer to the DNR Fee Schedule
Fire Watch Actual Cost
Vehicle accident Actual Cost
Fires along a railroad right of way or operating property Actual Cost
Grass fires within trunk highway right-of-way Actual Cost
Technical rescue Actual Cost
Underground pipeline utility breaks Actual Cost
Hazardous material Actual Cost
Arson fire Actual Cost
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.
$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.
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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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
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies:
Less than 180 days: Plan review and inspections to be conducted by Fire Department.$90
Under a Conditional Use Permit.$50
Greater than 180 days: New construction/modification fire review fee.$50
Operational Permits as set forth in Minnesota State Fire Code not specifically listed here $200
FIRE CODE PERMIT FIXED FEESMISCELLANEOUS 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
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
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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.
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
*Degradation
Degradation Fee Estimates for Bituminous Street:
Degradation Fee Estimates for Concrete Street:
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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
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
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)
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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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)
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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: Plumbing Repair Program to Enable Water Meter Installation with City Cost Recovery from
Property Owners
DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Finance BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen, PW Dir / May 29, 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:
In November 2024, the City of Columbia Heights began residential water meter replacement program
throughout the City, to upgrade and standardize its metering infrastructure. During installation efforts, staff
and contractors have identified a number of properties where existing plumbing conditions prevent the
successful installation of the new meters. Common issues include corroded piping, deteriorated fittings, and
compromised shut-off points. In several instances, these problems have prevented crews from completing
installations as scheduled (photos attached).
Although City code requires the property owner to have both a meter of the type specified by the City and
adequate plumbing to install that meter, for some owners, financing the cost of the required plumbing repairs
presents a barrier to resolving the installation requirement.
The City has an established history of using a financing process referred to as “petition and waiver” to address
the very similar issue of financing the cost of repair and replacement of the exterior plumbing components
each property is required by code to have in working condition, including the curb stop shut-off valve and
private service line.
Under the petition and waiver process, the property owner enters into an agreement to pay for work done to
their private plumbing by a licensed plumbing contractor hired by the City. Typically, the property owner
repays the City through a special assessment, with the interest at the rate used for other special assessments
in the year assessed, and the number of years for repayment scaled to the total dollar amount of work.
Historically, work costing less than $800 has been assessed over a one-year term, and work over that amount
has been assessed over a ten-year term. However, since special assessments are only certified to Anoka
County once per year, most property owners effectively have an additional 6-12 months before those
assessment terms begin. Additionally, the majority of homeowners pay their property taxes and special
assessments through a monthly mortgage escrow process, which further spreads out and defers the assessed
cost.
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SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
At this time, staff estimates this issue of financing interior plumbing repairs applies to roughly 30 properties to
which the City or its contractor have been permitted entry to inspect, and to an undetermined number of the
properties to which the City or its contractor have not yet gained entry.
To ensure that meter installations can proceed citywide and to minimize disruption to residents and
operations, staff proposes the adapting the petition and waiver process for a City-sponsored program for
interior plumbing repairs. Program participation would be limited to properties where plumbing conditions
verified by City staff are obstructing meter installation. Optionally, participation could be further restricted to
property owners that demonstrate financial hardship.
Currently, staff is refining the estimate of the scope of work and reviewing lists of available licensed plumbers
to potentially obtain proposals for program services. It is likely that no work completed under such a program
in 2025 would be assessed to owner’s property tax statements in 2026. The first such repayments would begin
in 2027.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff seeks Council feedback on the proposed structure of the plumbing repair program prior to developing
final materials and implementation procedures.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: No Motion – Information and Discussion for final program development
ATTACHMENT(S):
Three photographs of example plumbing repairs required before meters can be replaced.
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ITEM: Xcel Energy Partners in Energy – Energy Action Plan
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Andrew Boucher, City Planner:
5/27/2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
_Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
XSustainable
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 units 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.
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Currently, there is an average of 684 residents and 39 businesses that participate in Xcel Energy efficiency
programs each year; CenterPoint Energy programs have 1,860 residents and 26 businesses that participate
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 a nd
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 63% 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 including 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 incorporate any feedback on the
Energy Action Plan before formally adopt the plan at the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
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SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
Council informational item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to proceed with incorporating any comments and preparing the plan for the June 9, 2025 City
Council meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Draft Energy Action Plan
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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
Participants
kWh Savings
per Participant
Dollar
Savings
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
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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
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
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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
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
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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
Strategy Tactic Primary Support Q3
’25
Q4
’25
Q1
’26
Q2
’26
Q3
’26
Q4
’26
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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ITEM: Community Connector Position for 2026
DEPARTMENT: Communications/Will Rottler BY/DATE: 5-29-25
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Healthy and Safe Community
X Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Friendly
_Trusted and Engaged Leadership
_Thriving and Vibrant Destination Community
_Strong Infrastructure and Public Services
_Sustainable
BACKGROUND:
Earlier this year, the Communications Department hired a Multicultural Liaison to increase its outreach to the
City’s Spanish-speaking community. In just the two months that this role has been on staff, the Multicultural
Liaison has helped City staff navigate conversations regarding permitting, volunteer opportunities, and helping
staff publish the City’s first newsletter in Spanish.
This position was originally hired as a four-month role for 10-15 hours a week, which is slated to end in August
2025, but staff would like to keep this role on staff through the end of 2025 and into 2026. The current
Multicultural Liaison has expressed interest in continuing in this role.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends finding and allocating funding for 2026 and into the future to keep this role on staff for in a
10-15-hour week capacity to continue to serve the Spanish-speaking community within Columbia Heights.
For context, this position is paid at an hourly rate of $20.00. Staff estimates that $20,000 a year seems
adequate (15 hours per week at $20/hr).
If the Council agrees with the plan to continue this position, staff will build funding into the 2026 budget for
Council review at a later date.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
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ITEM: Purchase of SACA Building
DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: City Manager / May 28, 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:
Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA), currently operates a food shelf and thrift store at 627 38th
Avenue NE. Their building is located directly west of the City’s municipal service center. The SACA building is
owned by SACA, but it sits on land owned by the City. In late 2022, SACA began planning to transition their
operations to a new location in the City. To this end, SACA purchased an industrial building located at 3905
California Street NE in the summer of 2023. The new location will allow SACA to expand its operations and
serve more residents. However, the existing building purchased by SACA needs to be remodeled and
renovated to meet their needs. To facilitate the necessary improvements, SACA has secured grant funding
from both the state of Minnesota and the federal government. Following some delays in accessing these grant
funds, SACA started the rehabilitation process earlier this month. SACA plans to complete their construction
improvements in approximately one year and would like to move into the new building in June of 2026. In
preparation of their departure from the City owned site, the City and SACA need to make plans for the sale of
the current SACA building.
Since 1999, SACA has operated at the City owned site under a land lease agreement. This agreement specifies
the terms for disposition of the SACA building in the event that SACA vacates the site. Per the agreement, the
City has the option to purchase the building from SACA at fair market value. It is in the best interest of the City
to exercise this option, as the redevelopment plans for the new municipal service center rely on the utilization
of the land that the SACA building currently occupies. To determine fair market value, the lease states that
value will be determined by “mutual appraisal”, or “other amount mutually agreed to between parties.” Upon
consultation with the City Attorney, staff have pursued the appraisal option and have worked with SACA board
members to interview and select an appraiser.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS:
In partnership with SACA, quotes were secured from two appraisal firms, Nagell Appraisal ($3,000) and Orion
Appraisal ($5,800). Nagell Apprisal was interviewed by SACA and City staff over a conference call and Orion
ultimately backed out of consideration for the project. Staff are comfortable proceeding with Nagell following
the conference call, as staff believe they have a grasp on the unique aspects of the assignment and have
experience in completing similar appraisals. The cost of the appraisal will be split evenly between the City and
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SACA. Following completion of the appraisal, staff will present the report to the City Council for formal
acceptance and begin plans for closing on the purchase of the SACA building. The appraisal is expected to be
completed by the end of June. Completion within this timeframe will allow the City to budget for the
acquisition of the SACA building in the 2026 budget cycle.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Lease Agreement
Nagell Appraisal Engagement Letter
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NAGELL APPRAISAL & CONSULTING
12805 Highway 55 Phone: 952-544-8966
Plymouth, MN 55441
Established in 1968 Fax: 952-544-8969
______________________________________________________________________________
Client: SACA Food Shelf & City of Columbia Heights May 6, 2025
Attn: Dave Rudolph, Co-Director, SACA Food Shelf &
Aaron Chirpich, City Manager at City of Columbia Heights
RE: Appraisal of a commercial building:
627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights
Dear Dave and Aaron:
Thank you for your interest in obtaining appraisal services regarding the property above. Per request you need a neutral
appraisal report in narrative format with the following research and analysis.
Report Use: SACA wants to terminate the 30 year ground lease (start 5-24-1999 expires on 5-24-2029, for $1 per year).
Based on our meeting the landlord and tenant appear to be exercising option 8.2 in the lease agreement (not signed
by city), where the city will purchase the improvements including site improvements from the tenant based on a mutual
appraisal.
Value Type: Provide current contributory “fair market value” of the building & site improvements to the property.
Property Description: Commercial building on 0.45 acre, PID 35-30-24-43-0009, see following exhibit.
Contact for access: Dave Rudolph at 612-532-1914 or daveR@sacafoodshelf.org
Scope of Report: (1) View the property and neighborhood. (2) Report the physical and/or economic factors that could
affect the property. (3) Appropriate research, collection, verification, analysis and viewing of pertinent market data will
be conducted. (4) The cost and sales approaches to value will be applied. (5) Report findings and conclusions.
Report Format: Appraisal report, standard narrative format, PDF copy provided. Ethan Waytas, MAI to sign report.
Fee/Timing: $3,000 total, report can be completed in about 2 weeks from receiving the 2 checks. Named client(s)
are to split the fee $1,500 each.
Information needed by the appraiser: Floor plans any survey.
Our Company: Our has 11 employees and has been in business since 1968 and has sufficient knowledge, experience,
education, contacts and resources to competently complete this assignment. Our services will be delivered in a manner
that is independent, impartial, and objective. We do not warrant the outcome of this matter, and neither the amount
nor payment of our fees is contingent on any result.
If you agree to the above terms, please sign below and return by email or mail. If you have any additional questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Signature_____________________________________________
William R. Waytas Dave Rudolph / Aaron Chirpich
Certified General MN 4000813
Date________________________________________________
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