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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2025 City Council Meeting Packet CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers Connie Buesgens Rachel James Justice Spriggs Laurel Deneen City Manager Aaron Chirpich City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, December 08, 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 297 288 416 316, Passcode 6BH9cy6q. Additionally, members of the public may view the meeting live at columbiaheightsmn.gov/watch. For questions, please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610. Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to make arrangements. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are her e to actively support the community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone, today and in the future. 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 a s needed. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." APPROVAL OF AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Proclamation. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Report of the City Manager 1 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 2 City Manager Response to November 24, 2025, Community Forum Concerns. COMMUNITY FORUM The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the City Council about items not scheduled for a public hearing. All speakers must provide their name and connection to Columbia Heights. In-person speakers should complete a form for the City Clerk and intr oduce themselves at the podium. Virtual speakers should send their information to the moderator via chat and turn on their camera when called. Comments are limited to five minutes. Disrespectful language is not allowed. The Council may ask questions or refer items for follow-up but typically does not take action during the forum. CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the statement of all items.) 1. Approve November 24, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the November 24, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. 2. Approve December 1, 2025, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the December 1, 2025, City Council Work Session meeting minutes. 3. Accept January, April and July, 2025, Charter Commission meeting minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the January, April and July, 2025, Charter Commission meeting minutes. 4. Accept August 27, 2025, Park & Recreation Commission Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the August 27, 2025, Park & Recreation Commission minutes. 5. Accept November 5, 2025, Library Board Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the November 5, 2025, Library Board meeting minute s. 6. Adopt Resolution 2025-90, Establishing the City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule for 2026. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-90, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-90, approving the 2026 City Wide Fee Schedule. 7. Adopt Resolution 2025-91, Establishing Precinct Polling Locations. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-91, there being ample copies 2 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 3 available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-91, establishing precinct polling locations. 8. Adopt Resolution 2025-92, Approving Legal Services Contract for 2026. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-92, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-92, authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Barna, Guzy and Steffen (BGS) for Legal Services for 2026. 9. Adopt Resolution 2025-93, Setting the Sale of Bond Series 2026A. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-93, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-93, being a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of taxable general obligation tax increment refunding bonds, series 2026A, in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $7,635,000. 10. Approval of Contract for Professional Services for Lift Station and Water Main Improvements at Sullivan Lake Park. MOTION: Move to award the Sullivan Lake Park Lift Station and Water Main Improvements, City Project No. 2608, to the consulting firm of ISG Inc. based upon their qualified, responsible proposal for a cost not-to-exceed $130,500. 11. License Agenda. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed on the business license agenda for December 8 , 2025, as presented. 12. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for December 8, 2025, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 13. Review of Bills. MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,615,028.24. PUBLIC HEARINGS This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in-person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Speakers should limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Any comments made after the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the City Council and will not be included as part of the formal record for this matter as the item will have been voted on and the item formally closed by the Council. 3 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA December 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 4 14. Resolution 2025-86, Renewal of SJB Enterprise’s Currency Exchange License. Item Presented by Community Development Director Mitch Forney. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2025 -86, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-86, a resolution of the City Council for the city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota approving the license renewal of SJB Enterprises Currency Exchange License. 15. Resolution 2025-89, Adopting a Budget for the Year 2026, Setting the City Levy, Approving the HRA Levy, and Approving a Tax Rate Increase. Item Presented by Finance Director Joe Kloiber. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2025-89, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-89, being a resolution adopting a budget for the year 2026, setting the city levy, approving the HRA levy, and approving a tax rate increase. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions No Ordinances or Resolutions. Bid Considerations No Bid Considerations. New Business and Reports No New Business or Reports. 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. 4 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. 5 PROCLAMATION Universal Declaration of Human Rights Proclamation The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, remains a cornerstone of freedom, justice, and peace around the globe. In the aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust, this declaration brought nations together in a shared commitment to uphold the fundamental freedoms and inherent dignity that every person deserves. Comprising 30 universal rights, this declaration affirms the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family, serving as a foundation for justice and equality. It challenges us to recognize the importance of safeguarding these rights through the rule of law to prevent tyranny and oppression. The declaration also underscores the essential role of promoting friendly relations between nations. It reaffirms the commitment of the global community to advancing social progress and higher standards of life in larger freedom. As a collective promise, it reminds us of our duty to universally teach, promote, and observe these rights. Today, we encourage everyone to reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, celebrate its ideals, and recommit to ensuring that these rights are respected and upheld for everyone everywhere. Now, Therefore, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, proclaim December 10, 2025, as Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day in the City of Columbia Heights. Let us honor this day by working toward a community and world where human rights are fully realized for everyone. In Columbia Heights, let this serve as a reminder that we are united in our commitment to justice, equity, and dignity for all. _______________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor December 8, 2025 6 Item A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Amnesty International, 20231) Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal. Article 2 Everyone is equal regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, politics, or birthplace. Article 3 Everyone has the right to life (and to live in freedom and safety). Article 4 Everyone has the right to be free from slavery. Article 5 Everyone has the right to be free from torture. Article 6 Everyone has the right to be recognized before the law. Article 7 We are all equal before the law. Article 8 Everyone has the right to seek justice if their rights are violated. Article 9 Everyone has the right to freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile. Article 10 Everyone has the right to a fair trial. Article 11 Everyone has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Article 12 Everyone has the right to privacy and freedom from attacks on their reputation. Article 13 Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and to be free to leave and return to their own country. Article 14 Everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution. 7 Item A. Article 15 Everyone has the right to a nationality. Article 16 Everyone has the right to marry and to have a family. Article 17 Everyone has the right to own property. Article 18 Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Article 19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Article 20 Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. Article 21 Everyone has the right to participate in government and have equal access to public service. Article 22 Everyone has the right to social security. Article 23 Everyone has the right to work, to equal pay, to protection against unemployment, and the right to form and join trade unions. Article 24 Everyone has the right to rest and leisure. Article 25 Everyone has the right to a decent standard of living, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, and social services. Article 26 Everyone has the right to education. Article 27 Everyone has the right to participate in and enjoy culture, art, and science. Article 28 Everyone has the right to a social and international order where the rights in this Declaration can be fully realized. 8 Item A. Article 29 We have a duty to others and should protect their rights and freedoms. Article 30 Nobody can take away these rights and freedoms from us. 1Amnesty International. (2025, December 1). Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Amnesty International. https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/universal-declaration-of-human- rights/ 9 Item A. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers Connie Buesgens Rachel James Justice Spriggs Laurel Deneen City Manager Aaron Chirpich City Hall—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, November 24, 2025 6:00 PM MINUTES The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Deneen; Councilmember Spriggs; Councilmember James Also Present: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Travis Lutz, Assistant City Attorney; Emilie Voight, City resident; Kathy Bennett, City resident; Mary Kunesh, State Senator; Rodney Seifert, City resident; Mark Veronicas, City resident; Nikki Wakal, City resident; Brenna Zeimet, City resident; MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone, today and in the future. A. Columbia Heights City Council and Staff Norms. While we are accountable to each other for these norms, the Mayor and City Manager will help us adhere to them with respectful reminders and reinforcement as needed. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Denee, to approve the Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Native American Heritage Proclamation. Accepting Proclamation: Senator Mary Kunesh 10 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 2 Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed November 2025 as Native American Month and read the City’s proclamation. Senator Kunesh accepted the Proclamation. She thanked the City for the Proclamation and for recognizing the rich heritage of indigenous people. She explained that she is a descendant of the Standing Rock Nation. She noted that this is her fifth year as the City’s State Senator and was previously the City’s State Representative for four years. She added that she is currently the chair of Education Finance and was a teacher for 25 years. She noted she sits on the Agriculture Veterans Broadband, the Rural Development Committee, the Education Policy Committee, the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee, and the Permanent School Fund Commission. She reviewed her leadership roles and noted that she is an Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota Senate, the chair of the National Caucus of Native American State Legislatures, and the chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference. Senator Kunesh noted that during the past session, they have been focused on issues s uch as housing. They were able to invest $3 million in manufactured home infrastructure. She added that they are working on an owner’s bill of rights for manufactured home communities. Senator Kunesh provided an update regarding the 11 Tribal Nations. This year, they invested $3.5 million in the Indian Scholarship Program and $3.15 million into the Tribal College Supplemental Assistant Grants. She added that they were able to provide a temporary polling place on tribal land. She reviewed updates regarding education. They enacted the Universal Breakfast and Lunch for all K-12 students. She added that they would continue to invest and support hard-working teachers. There has been an improvement in teachers' pensions. They are continuing to fully fund unemployment insurance for hourly school workers. Accountability has been increased in financial transparency and ethical standards for charter schools and their leaders. She added that they have helped farmers fill the gaps of the federal government cuts. She explained that they have seen the devastating effects of tariffs that have happened, as well as grants that were ignored and unfunded for agricultural workers. Senator Kunesh noted that there has been a challenge in that the House is tied at 67/67. Two new members were welcomed into the Senate. The DFL has one person to make it the majority. Senator Kunesh mentioned that they are working to get funds to the Cit y for the new Public Works building. The State invested $121 million in asset preservation and rehabilitation at Minnesota State colleges and universities. They were able to put $33 million into DNR asset preservation for State parks and public lands. $26 million was put into public housing rehabilitation, $18 million was put into emerging contaminant grant programs, and about $55 million was put into the Anoka Miller Direct Care and Treatment building. $3.6 million has gone towards mitigating PFAS in Fridley. $750,000 was put into library construction grants. 11 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 3 Senator Kunesh stated that the next session would be in the middle of February. It will be a policy year. It will hopefully be a bonding year, so the dollars from taxes could go back into communities to support projects and infrastructure. Councilmember Buesgens thanked Senator Kunesh for her work. Senator Kunesh mentioned that there are missing and murdered indigenous relatives license plates. She encouraged the community to get one when they get a new license plate because a vast majority of the dollars for them go to that office. There is a reward fund for any cold cases and current cases. Mayor Márquez Simula thanked Senator Kunesh for being a partner with the City. She explained that the Public Works building is in dire need of being updated and added that the Council does not want to burden the taxpayers. She added that Senator Kunesh has worked with the City in collaboration. B. Happy Holidays Proclamation. Accepting Proclamation: Church of All Nations Mayor Márquez Simula proclaimed November 24, 2025, as the beginning of the Holiday Season, and Councilmember Deneen read the City’s proclamation. Church of All Nations accepted the Proclamation. Sanjana Kantayya stated that they celebrate many holidays in the City, which makes the City beautiful. She explained that they pray that during the trying times, people will have the ability to celebrate their sacred times with their family and loved ones. She wished everyone safety, dignity, and true peace. She thanked the Council for the Proclamation. Mayor Márquez Simula requested to reorder the agenda and have the City Council and Administrative Reports before the Community Forum. The Council agreed. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Councilmember James stated she attended the Public Safety lunch and the bonding tour with the House Representatives. The Public Safety building is failing and has been repaired many times , and has been evaluated as non-repairable at this point. The project to rebuild the building will be about $30 million, and the City is asking for about $14 million. She mentioned that she brought some teens to volunteer at SACA. She mentioned that she attended a town hall meeting at Murzyn Hall . There have been concerns about immigration enforcement. She thanked the community members who have been showing up and showing care. She encouraged the community to reach out to the Council if they have concerns regarding immigration. 12 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 4 Councilmember Buesgens mentioned that she attended the Public Safety lunch, the Minnesota House bonding tour, the HeightsNext board meeting, the fire relief meeting, the MWMO board meeting, the Metro Council Policy Adoption meeting, and the East African town hall meeting. Councilmember Deneen noted that she attended the bonding tour with the House members, and she volunteered at Valley View Elementary School with Every Meal. She added that she met with a local community member to discuss careers in local government and city planning for a paper he was writing for college. She noted that she attended a community meetup at Heights Coffee Bar. She stated she attended the town hall with the East African community. Councilmember Spriggs explained that he attended the Multicultural Advisory Committee, the Council work session, and the fall forum with the League of Minnesota Cities. Mayor Márquez Simula explained that the community has been impacted by immigration enforcement. There have been over 200 children who have been unable to attend school because their families are afraid to leave their homes. She explained that those children are neighbors and deserve safety and stability, and care. She thanked the community for the bravery and solidarity that they have shown and for standing with immigrant neighbors during this time. She encouraged community members to reach out to the Council, and they would do their best to connect people with trusted services and resources. She added that there are many people who care about immigrants. Report of the City Manager City Chirpich stated the City offices would be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. The City’s newsletter was sent today and should be arriving later this week or early next week. The Columbia Heights Firefighters Association is hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, November 30th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Murzyn Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 4 through 11. COMMUNITY FORUM Brenna Zeimet, City resident, stated this morning she was standing with immigrant community members as ICE showed up and was attempting to do raids in the City. She explained that she believed the police’s involvement was inappropriate. The police officers were not protecting the citizens. An ICE agent almost ran over a citizen. The police did not deal with the ICE agents and towed a work truck for ICE. The City is a City of immigrants, and families are scared. Police officers were asking community members why they were there and would stop them from talking to other community members. The police were controlling the situation against community members. She noted that the Council needs to have accountability for the police and for the police to be trustworthy. Nikki Wakal, City resident, expressed her disappointment in the Police Department and how they handled ICE. She explained that she does not appreciate people wearing police vests when they are not police, especially after what happened in the State. An ICE agent almost hit someone with their car. She added that she was sworn at, and a policeman did nothing about it. The police are there to protect the people in the City, and they did nothing. She added that the police towed a vehicle on ICE’s orders when they are not supposed to be working with ICE. She explained that it can take years to become a US citizen and cost a lot of money. She added that she had a lot of trust in the Police Department and 13 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 5 thought the immigrant community could too , but the trust dissolved in one day. She asked for accountability from the Council to ensure that the police are trustworthy. Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that she would be meeting with the police chief tomorrow to discuss the concerns. Mark Veronicas, City resident, expressed his concerns regarding parking on Gould Avenue and Peters Place. He noted that in six days of the winter parking restrictions, he had counted 140 cars parked on the street between 2:00 am and 6:00 am. He asked why the winter parking restrictions are not enforced. He asked if the City would enforce winter parking. Mayor Márquez Simula replied that it should be enforced. Mr. Veronicas mentioned that there has been a motorcycle that has been parked on the street since June. He added that with the snow coming, it makes it difficult for plows to get through due to all of the cars parked on the street. Residents could not drive down the street after the April snowstorm. Mayor Márquez Simula replied that it should not be the case. Mr. Veronicas agreed and explained that he hears that every year, yet nothing changes. Mr. Veronicas asked what the update was regarding the exhaust vent at Ratio. He noted that residents complain about how loud it is. He stated that his decibel meter reads it at 100 decibels. He explained that the City did something to try to fix it this year, but it only made the sound louder. He is concerned that residents' taxes are increasing, and the quality of life is going down. City Manager Chirpich replied that the City recently received the latest engineering and redesign of the ventilation system, and the engineering team is reviewing it. They are tasked with meeting the required decibel levels per the City Ordinance and State Statute. He noted that the changes they previously made did not work and are in the design phase to correct the issue in the spring when the fans turn back on. He added that the fence was not created for noise mitigation, but it was designed to keep headlights from shining into properties and to create a clear delineation of the City Hall parking area. He expressed his frustration with the fan and added that he is hope ful that the complete redesign of the system could solve the issue. Kathy Bennett, City resident, stated she lives on Gould Avenue. She noted that the police do not have time to ticket all of the vehicles because they are calling each individual to give them an opportunity to move their car. She expressed concerns that the police are waiting for individuals to move their cars, which is why it is taking so much time. She explained that when cars are parked on both sides of the road, it makes it difficult for snow plows to come through, which causes dangerous roads and cars to slide onto Central Avenue. Rodney Seifert, City resident, expressed his concerns regarding parking on Gould Avenue. He expressed his concerns that it took one week of the winter parking restrictions being in place before anyone got a ticket. He mentioned he called the police, and an officer said that they could not ticket the vehicle since they did not know who the owner was. The officer said they would chalk the tires. He mentioned that the police are doing courtesy calls. He wondered how people would learn if they were getting away with the behavior. He stated that there needs to be daytime permit parking on Gould Avenue and Peters Place. He mentioned that the library parking area sits empty. He suggested putting the cars that are parked on Gould Avenue and Peters Place in the library parking area. He stated that he feels 14 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 6 that the police are obligated to enforce the City’s Ordinances. He noted that someone is telling them not to do it. He mentioned that he would like to hear updates on the parking issue. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember James highlighted item 5 of the Consent Agenda and noted that it was a competitive bid process. She thanked the Community Development team for writing the grant. She pointed out the senior citizen utility rates and explained that she is glad the City does that. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 1. Approve November 10, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the November 10, 2025, City Council meeting minutes. 2. Approve November 10, 2025, City Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes re City Manager Annual Performance Appraisal. MOTION: Move to approve the November 10, 2025, City Council Executive Session meeting minutes to memorialize the completion of City Manager Chirpich’s positive performance review with a corresponding 3% merit increase effective June 25, 2025 ($187,469) and 4% COLA increase effective January 1, 2026, which will result in a salary of $194,958.40. 3. Accept October 1, 2025, Library Board Minutes. MOTION: Move to accept the October 1, 2025, Library Board meeting minutes. 4. Cancel the December 22, 2025, City Council Meeting. MOTION: Move to cancel the December 22, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. 5. Consideration of Resolution 2025-87 for a 2025 Minnesota Housing (MHFA) Local Housing Trust Fund Grant. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-87, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2025-87, a resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, accepting a 2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program grant from Minnesota Housing. 6. Consideration of Resolution 2025-88, Updating Income Limit for Senior Citizen Utility Rates. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-88, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-88, being a resolution updating the income limit for senior citizen utility rates. 7. 4300 Central Avenue – TIF Pledge for General Obligation TIF Revenue Bonds Amended. MOTION: Move to approve the pledge agreement between the City of Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority and the City, herby authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute and deliver the Pledge Agreement substantially in the form on file, 15 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 7 providing for the pledge of tax increment derived from property in the TIF District for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bond. 8. Approval of Tow Contract Recommendation. MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with Collins Brothers Towing dba Schmit Towing, Inc. for towing, impounding, and storage of motor vehicles as specified in the City’s Request. The term of this contract is to be January 1, 2026 , to December 31, 2030. 9. License Agenda. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed on the business license agenda for November 24, 2025, as presented. 10. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for November 24, 2025, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 11. Review of Bills. MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,118,372.76. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions 12. Second Reading of Ordinance 1720, Being an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.3 of the Columbia Heights City Code. Presented by Community Development Coordinator Emilie Voight. Community Development Coordinator Voight stated at the November 10, 2025, City Council meeting, the Columbia Heights City Council reviewed Ordinance 1720 and set the second reading for November 24, 2025. If approved, the bulk of the Ordinance will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Two provisions of the Ordinance, as listed below and as explicitly specified in the draft Ordinance language, will have later effective dates. Community Development Coordinator Voight noted that Ordinance 1720 amends Chapter 5.3 of the City Code and incorporates the following policy initiatives: - Ends the sale of flavored products in tobacco product shops, effective January 1, 2028 (note: the sale of flavored products by accessory tobacco retailers is already prohibited); - Reduces the number of tobacco product shop licenses to zero through attrition; 16 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 8 o A one-time succession allowance is provided for tobacco product shops duly licensed as of December 31, 2025, that sell or transfer ownership of their shop to a new owner on or before January 1, 2028; - Eliminates price discounting by: o Restricting the use of coupons and discounts; and o Setting minimum prices and package sizes for tobacco products, including electronic delivery devices such as vapes; - Increases penalties and fines for sales violations by licensees; and - Removes Purchase, Use, and Possession (PUP) penalties. Community Development Coordinator Voight stated in addition to these policy updates, Ordinance 1720 adds a definition and a licensing process for “accessory tobacco retailer.” The accessory tobacco retailer category already makes up the majority of Columbia Heights’ tobacco licensees, but there is no clear definition of this category in the City Code. The new definition specifies that in order to qualify for an accessory tobacco retailer license, a retail establishment must derive no more than 45% of its gross revenues from the sale of licensed products. Councilmember Deneen thanked staff for incorporating the discussion and changes from the Council into the proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Spriggs noted that overall, it is a great policy and will help the overall health of the public. He stated that putting the flavor ban 25 months out is too far. He expressed his understanding of business owners needing to get new products. He proposed six months to one year to implement the flavor ban. He added that 25 months is allowing more people to purchase the products and get addicted to them. He stated he would ultimately vote in favor of the Ordinance since it is important to move forward with. Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1720, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1720, being an ordinance amending Chapter 5.3 of the Columbia Heights City Code, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper with the amendment to move the start date for the flavor ban and the transfer of ownership to January 01, 2027. Councilmember James explained that the report that staff provided did not have anything about just tobacco businesses. The report was about stores that have other products as well. Ideally, the entire Ordinance would go into effect for places that are not just tobacco stores. She explained that she does not understand why the Ordinance cannot be applied to just tobacco or convenience stores. Community Development Director Forney replied that convenience stores are not allowed to sell flavored products at this time. The flavor ban is just for tobacco shops. Staff would like consistency for the enforcement of tobacco shops and convenience stores. 17 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 9 Councilmember Deneen expressed her understanding regarding Councilmember Spriggs’ comments regarding shortening the time of implementation. She explained that her issue is that local business owners have been running legal businesses for a number of years. She stated she wants the ban to move forward in the most kind and equitable way possible and to allow time for business owners to change their business model. She added that she did not think shortening the time would have as big an impact as they would hope to see. She stated she would vote in favor of the original proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Spriggs noted that his concern is that more people will get more hooked on the flavored products as long as they are available. The business owners are selling products legally, but it is an addictive and has harmful chemicals. Business owners are aware of the kinds of products they are selling. The closer implementation date would be best for everyone. The goal is not to have the products be easily accessible. Mayor Márquez Simula explained that it weighs on her to think about an additional year being given for businesses since she thinks about those who could be addicted and business owners, and how they would be affected. She stated she would vote against the amended Ordinance in order to be equitable to business owners. 2 Ayes, 3 Nays, Motion Failed 2-3. Ayes: Spriggs, Buesgens. Nayes: Márquez Simula, James, Deneen. Motion by Councilmember Deneen, seconded by Councilmember James, to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1720, being an ordinance amending Chapter 5.3 of the Columbia Heights City Code, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper. Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that the cities that had shorter implementation dates had given businesses a heads-up. The City gave businesses a 30-day notice, which did not give them enough time. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 13. Consideration of Resolution 2025-84, Approving a Fourth Amended Loan Agreement and Related Documents for the 4300 Central Avenue NE Redevelopment Site. Presented by Community Development Director Mitch Forney. Community Development Director Forney stated in July 2021, the City partnered with Alatus LLC to acquire the priority redevelopment site at 4300 Central Avenue NE. To facilitate the acquisition and preparation of the property, the City provided a bridge loan that allowed Alatus to purchase the property, demolish the existing buildings, and complete environmental testing and clearance activities. To fund the loan, the City issued Taxable General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2021A, in the amount of $5,935,000. 18 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 10 Community Development Director Forney noted that in May 2023, the City extended the loan maturity date to December 15, 2023, to allow additional time for Alatus to secure permanent financing for Phase I of the project. When it became apparent that additional time was still needed, the City, working with its financial consultant Ehlers and legal counsel Kennedy & Graven, issued Taxable General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2023A, in the amount of $6,615,000. The proceeds were used to refund the Series 2021A bonds and issue a new loan to Alatus, extending the repayment period. In July 2025, the City extended the loan maturity date to December 15, 2025, to allow additional time for Alatus and the City to explore options for the payment of the Series 2023A bonds. The 2023A bonds are currently set to mature on February 1, 2026. Community Development Director Forney stated that as the City approaches the 2026 bond maturity date, Alatus has not yet secured permanent financing and continues to work with the City to advance project planning. The City Council is expected to review the latest project concepts and discuss the proposed scope at its December 2025 work session. To allow additional time for Alatus to continue development activities and finalize permanent financing, staff are proposing to reissue a new series of general obligation bonds in January 2026 to pay off the existing 2023A bonds and extend the loan term. As part of this process, the City must amend and restate the existing loan agreement with Alatus to align with the new bond issuance and updated repayment timeline. Community Development Director Forney explained that the amended loan agreement will maintain substantially the same terms as the prior agreement, with one notable change: the City will be issuing permanent bonds rather than temporary bonds, as has been done in previous cycles. The new loan to Alatus will extend through December 15, 2028. Interest payments will be covered by bond proceeds for the first three years; thereafter, repayment will either occur through Alatus’s permanent financing or, if that has not yet occurred, the City will be responsible for covering the bond payments. After approval of the amended and restated loan documents. The Council is then expected to authorize the bond sale at its December 8th meeting, with final bond approval anticipated at the first Council meeting in January 2026. Community Development Director Forney stated staff recommends approval of Resolution 2025-84, a resolution approving the amended and restated loan agreement with Alatus LLC, reflecting the continuation of the City’s interim financing structure through the issuance of new general obligation tax increment bonds. This amendment will provide the City and Alatus with the additional time needed to advance the development plans for the site and secure permanent financing for Phase I of the redevelopment project. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-84, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve Resolution 2025-84, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights 19 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 11 approving modification of certain terms of a loan from the City to Alatus Columbia Heights II LLC and approving forms of fourth amended and restated loan documents. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember James, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 20 Item 1. 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, December 01, 2025 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Márquez Simula at 6:07pm. Present: Mayor Márquez Simula, Councilmember Buesgens, Councilmember Deneen, Councilmember James, Councilmember Spriggs. Also Present: Ursula Bandt, City Planner; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; David Cullen, Public Works Director; Mitch Forney, Community Development Director; Jesse Hauf, IT Director; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Zekima Rashid, City Green Corp. Consultant; Rochelle Widmer, City Engineer; Chris Bower, MNDOT; Patti Constant, Anoka County Public Health; Matt Thibert, MNDOT; Kevin Reich, MWMO Executive Director; Nancy Stowe, MWMO Projects and Planning Director WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Group Ice Breaker. Mayor Márquez Simula led the group in an ice breaker discussion regarding what meeting participants favorite winter vacation or destination is. 2. Columbia Heights Naloxone Access. City Manager Aaron Chirpich introduced Patti Constant with Anoka County Public Health to give a presentation on current Naloxone access points in the community and the need to add additional sites within Columbia Heights. City Manager Chirpich informed the Council that Division Heads discussed the best location for placing a Naloxone Purple Access Point, and the Public Safety Building was determined to be the best location due to staffing and 24hr accessibility. Chirpich inquired if there is an agreement that needs to be signed related to the placement of the access points with the County and the Steve Rummler Hope Network. Constant confirmed that she will prepare an agreement for the council’s approval at an upcoming meeting. Councilmember Buesgens asked if there was another facility within the City that could also host an access point. Mayor Márquez Simula asked if Naloxone access points could be located at liquor stores, City Hall and the Library. Council consensus was to start the process with the placement at Public Safety and have Patti return to a future work session to evaluate how the program has been received and to discuss additional location implementation. 21 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 01, 2025 City Council Work Session Page 2 3. MnDOT: Layout Recommendations for Central Avenue Corridor. City Engineer Rochelle Widmer introduced Chris Bower and Matt Thibert with MNDOT to present information on the proposed updates on the Central Avenue corridor redesign, including proposed roundabouts, pedestrian signals, park impacts and storm water management strategies. Councilmember Buesgens inquired if the City would be responsible for maintaining infiltration boulevards. Bowers said that it would be a partnership. She would also like to see the median of Central Avenue used for water infiltration concerns. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she would like to see the parks utilized regarding storm water management without there being standing water that would be unsafe for children in the community. She inquired about using the space between Central Avenue and the Public Safety Building as well as the City owned property behind the DMV. Councilmember Deneen stated that she is concerned about impacts to amenities in Sulivan Lake Park. She wants to make sure that there are plans to make sure that storm water treatment is not displacing amenities that are most important to the surrounding communities. Councilmember Spriggs inquired about the agreement with the family related to Wargo Park and if storm water management would be allowed use. Councilmember James also clarified that she does not want to lose any of the grassy play areas at Sullivan Lake Park. Mayor Márquez Simula clarified that the council is in support of the efforts that MNDOT proposed during the presentation. Specifically, the use of the parks and strip process to accomplish storm water management on the corridor and asked that MNDOT continue to find a way to promote business development in the City. Councilmember James inquired about the current design for a northbound bus lane. Council consensus was that they would like to have a presentation about this design prior to a vote related to these changes. MNDOT would like to get this on the calendar for an early 2026 work session and have someone from Metro Transit available for the conversation related to the design for the bus line. 4. Medtronic Site Update and Sullivan Lake Regional Storm Water Discussion. Community Development Director Mitch Forney introduced the topic as well as representatives from MWMO (Mississippi Watershed Management Organization), Nancy Stowe and Kevin Reich. Reich stated that he is very excited for the synergy with the City, MNDOT and the property developer and what the group will be able to accomplish together related to storm water management. Stowe gave a brief overview of the twelve-acre site at the former Medtronic property, ongoing water quality studies that are occurring and the potential solutions for 22 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 01, 2025 City Council Work Session Page 3 improving the quality of the waterbody. One of the factors to consider is the space available to implement storm water management. Councilmember Buesgens inquired about the video she shared with the MWMO related to debris that was coming into the lake as run off. She also inquired about the process that is used in St. Anthony Village regarding the storm water management. Additionally, she stated that she wanted to make sure that the City is taking advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity for this collaboration related to the Medtronic site. Additionally, Chris Bower also stated that he is thankful for the collaboration and that MNDOT’s priority is to do water treatment on the surface of the projects in the corridor. Bower recommended that there be public engagement related to potential implications to the park land. Councilmember Deneen inquired how the MWMO feasibility study’s completion will impact future TIF / Bond application discussions with the property developer as well as MNDOT related to municipal consent on the amount of space needed for their projects. Director Forney stated that there will be some implications to the park land, but there will be partnership between all parties to bring forward the best solutions for the City. There will be some tug and pull related to the process and agency input, and staff will keep the council informed at upcoming work sessions. 5. Parks and Recreation Updates. City Manager Aaron Chirpich introduced the topic to the council. He stated that he is excited about the upcoming potential for the Recreation Department with the direction of new leadership and expanding the position. He informed council that the revised job description was in the packet materials and that the position will be posted as soon as possible. He also clarified that there will be a bridge period where there will be recruiting and interviewing occurring to get the right person in position and during that period Deana Saefke has offered to serve as the interim director for the department. Councilmember James stated that she is excited to have new developments related to the increased attention paid to park planning as well as department leadership. Councilmember Deneen inquired about the increased staffing needs related to the increased responsibilities of the Recreation Director position. City Manager Chirpich stated that there is the potential to increase staffing as well as develop existing staff as the new position is brought up to speed. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she does not want the City to rush on filling the position of Recreation Director. She also wants to make sure that the interim director is being compensated fairly for their work. Councilmember Buesgens stated that she is glad to see that the job posting will be relevant to culturally competent connections. 23 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 01, 2025 City Council Work Session Page 4 City Manager Chirpich also gave the council an update on Sullivan Lake Park and the proposed soccer field site in Huset Park West. He is looking forward to the recreation director playing a larger roll in park planning and development. Huset Park has been identified as the best possible location for the soccer fields, more precisely the Huset Park West area because of the reduction of impacts to existing infrastructure. He also engaged the council in conversation related to master planning and gaged their interest in a slight delay related to soccer field placement if waiting for a new director to be onboarded. Councilmember Buesgens would like to see the City move forward with the soccer field without delay. Mayor Márquez Simula would like to wait for a Park and Recreation Director to be hired to develop and implement a plan for the placement of a soccer field and a master plan for Huset Park. Councilmember Deneen and James understand the desire to wait but were concerned that the City will lose momentum on the soccer field project. Councilmember Spriggs feels that there are very few things that the City can do quickly for the community, and a soccer field could be one of them. He would like to see the momentum continue. Council consensus was to proceed with the soccer field as planned at the Huset Park West location and then look at additional park planning as proposed by staff with the onboarding of the Recreation Director. 6. Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan. City Planner Ursula Brandt introduced herself and stated that she is looking forward to one of her first big projects being updates to the Comprehensive Plan for the City. There is a deadline of December 1, 2028 to complete the 2050 comprehensive plan and there is a lot of work to fit into the next two years. City Planner Brandt outlined the process, including committee formation, community engagement, consultant selection and integration of new elements that are required by the Metropolitan Council. Brandt noted that the current 2040 Comprehensive Plan was a complete overhaul of the previous plan and was completed by HKGI in 2018. The Met Council has asked that the plan be updated and not substantially changed for the 2050 update cycle. Staff recommend that the City update the current plan in partnership with HKGI as they are also currently working on plan amendments for the Medtronic and 4300 Central redevelopment sites. Mayor Márquez Simula mentioned that she felt during the last Comprehensive Plan amendment HGKI was pushing their agenda, and she was told that multiple members of a 24 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 01, 2025 City Council Work Session Page 5 family / household could not serve on the Comprehensive Plan Committee at the same time. She wants to make sure that the process is engaging the residents and gets robust feedback. She wants to make sure that the City and HKGI are not just placing a rubber stamp on the process. Councilmember Buesgens felt that there were some dominant personalities on the committee during the last update and she would like to see better facilitation from HGKI to handle those concerns. She also elaborated that the substantial work that was undertaken by HGKI during the 2030 plan makes her want to continu e utilizing them. Councilmember Deneen would like to see how this sole source contract is being handled and what is the justification to the community for utilizing HGKI is. Community Development Director Forney indicated that HGKI is being utilized as they are further ahead in knowledge base and experience that will allow the City to piggyback off the work they previously completed for the 2030 comprehensive plan overhaul as well as the amendments related to the 4300 and Medtronic Deve lopment site. Community Development Director Forney also indicated that there is a large need from the community related to a parks master plan. He would like to see additional work completed during the 2050 Comprehensive plan to incorporate and inform a parks master plan. This can be added on as part of the scope for HGKI or can be put out for bid. Councilmember James stated her approval for moving forward with this work in conjunction with a parks master plan. She would like to have timelines and suggested funding streams for implementing improvements that are suggested as part of the parks master plan. Councilmember Spriggs would like to know if incorporating park planning would impact the timeline for the immediate needs related to repairing existing park amenities. Mayor Márquez Simula would like to see the plans developed with sponsorships in mind to fund updates and new equipment for the parks. She would like to identify what dre am items are so the City can plan for the cost. Council consensus was that they would like to utilize HGKI for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update and possibly go out to bid for the work related to park planning. Additionally, the council would like to appoint 10 to 15 community members to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Committee based on an application submission and review process and have City Board and Commission members appointed to the committee (either one or two per commission depending on the level of interest). The council would also like to see the economic impact portion of the Comprehensive Plan continue for the revision being completed for 2050. 7. Community Connector Position for 2026. Communications and Engagement Coordinator Will Rottler updated the council on the 25 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 01, 2025 City Council Work Session Page 6 success of the Community Connector position over the past year and recommended to the that the position be increased from 15 to 25 hours per week for 2026. Beyond 2026 there could also be continued expansion of this position. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that she is glad to hear that everything is going well. She would also like to see room for professional development and continuing to build emotional resilience in this position. Councilmember Deneen is glad to provide the resource to the community. Councilmember James is glad to see the expanded hours and translation services available when help is needed. She would be interested in seeing two twenty-hour positions to increase flexibility. Council consensus was to proceed with the position as proposed by Rottler. 8. Review 2026 Polling Place Locations. City Manager Aaron Chirpich introduced the topic to the council as well as the recent work that has been completed related to the original proposed compromise of relocating the polling location at Precinct 4 from Highland Elementary to the School District portion of the Hylander Center gym. Council directed staff to move forward with the draft resolution included in the packet for approval at December 8, 2025, City Council Meeting. 10. Review Council Meeting Dates / Important Dates for 2026. City Manager Aaron Chirpich introduced the topic for the council. The council discussed adjustments in the calendar for holidays, election dates and community events. Council consensus was to move forward with the meeting schedule as presented in the council packet. 11. Council Corner. The council reviewed the December calendar, notified each other of upcoming events and discussed proclamations for the December meeting. Protestor Rights Communication The council discussed recent ICE interactions in the community and the need for clear protest rights information. Council asked that staff prepare, format and distribute guidelines based on the ACLU MN protesting guidelines. Winter Parking Town Hall Planning The council discussed organizing a winter parking town hall in January to address community concerns, share educational resources and review operational challenges. 26 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES December 01, 2025 City Council Work Session Page 7 EV Charging and Public Art Initiatives Mayor Márquez Simula would like to see City staff explore options for electric vehicle charging stations and public art displays in parks throughout the City. Proactive vs. Complaint Based Code Enforcement Mayor Márquez Simula would like to make sure that the City’s approach to code enforcement includes a shift to proactive inspections and improved communication to avoid community division related to reporting concerns. Lighting and Infrastructure Maintenance Updates Public Works Director David Cullen gave the council a brief update on some lighting repairs and infrastructure maintenance that had been recently completed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Márquez Simula adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:05pm. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 27 Item 2. Call to Order Roll Call/Status of Membership Members present: Matt Abel, Kathy Ahlers, Wolid Ahmed, Larry Betzhold, Ben Harris, Bill Hugo, Leo James, Carolyn Laine, Julie Rose, Frost Simula, Marsha Stroik, Susan Wiseman Members absent: Excused: Veronica Johnson, Gregory Sloat Unexcused: Christine Brown Also Present: Council Liaison Justice Spriggs, City Manager Aaron Chirpich, City Attorney Travis Lutz standing in for Scott Lepak. Introduction of City Manager Aaron Chirpich Aaron conveyed an interest by the City Council to hold a joint work session with the Charter Commission. The commission agreed. Date and agenda to be determined. Approval of Agenda Amendments: ● Addition of Approval of the Annual Report under New Business ● Reorder of New Business before Old Business Motion by Ahlers to approve as amended, second by Betzhold. Motion approved 1. Approval of October 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes Amendment: Scott Lepak was present. Motion to approve as amended by Wiseman, Second by Abel. 2. Election of Officers President Nomination: Self-nomiation by Laine, second by Stroik Roll call vote: Ayes (12): Abel, Ahlers, Ahmed, Betzhold, Harris, Hugo, James, Laine, Rose, Simula, Stroik, Wiseman. Laine elected. CHARTER COMMISSION Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Shared Vision Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:00 PM MINUTES 28 Item 3. Vice President Nomination by Ahlers for Betzhold, second by Betzhold. Motion by Wiseman for a unanimous vote, Second by Abel. Motion passes. Betzhold elected. Secretary Motion by Ahmed for Simula, Second by Abel. Motion by Wiseman for a unanimous vote, Second by Abel. Motion passes. Simula elected. Correspondence Email from St. Paul resident regarding City Council’s authority to create the new Administrative Offenses ordinance. ● Staff is unsure of the sender’s relationship to Columbia Heights. ● Aaron Chirpich spoke about the new ordinance that changes building code enforcement from a judicial matter into an administrative offense. This change is modeled after a number of surrounding communities, including St. Paul. ● Additionally, a new software system will allow both staff and the public to submit building code complaints, process tracking, fines, etc. Commissioner Ahlers expressed legal and ethical concerns about the software complaint feature. ● The authority to act by ordinance is defined in the Charter, Section 2 and Section 116. This was communicated to the St. Paul resident by the City Clerk. No further action was taken by the Charter Commission. New Business Approval of Annual Report Motion to approve by Ahlers, second by Ahmed. Motion passes. Old Business 3. Changes to Recall elections Sections 47 -52 President Laine determined that each completed section counts as a first reading. When all sections are complete, a second reading will take place. If approved, the complete changes will then be sent to the City Council. 29 Item 3. Section 48. Recall Petitions. President Laine pointed out a 2019 Supreme Court case regarding voter registration in St. Paul which hinged on the term “active status” on the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS). Proposed change: Return “active status” to the Right of Recall section. Motion by Harris, second by Hugo to replace “according to” with “who are on active status on”. Roll call vote: Ayes (12): Abel, Ahlers, Ahmed, Betzhold, Harris, Hugo, James, Laine, Rose, Simula, Stroik, Wiseman Motion passes. Special Election Dates President Laine pointed out that Chapter 5 includes three sections that use excessive language to detail special election dates, and changes to state law now make the dates listed in the Charter incorrect. Proposed changes: Section 41. Initiative. Replace “next election occurring not more than three months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no otherwise scheduled election is to be held within three months from such date, then the council shall call a special election to be held not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from such date” with “soonest date that conforms with state law”. Section 44. Referendum. Replace “within not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from the action of the council calling it” with “at the soonest date that conforms with state law”. Section 50. Recall. Replace “not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days thereafter, provided that if any other municipal election is to occur within sixty days after such meeting, the council may in its discretion provide for the holding of the recall election at that time” with “at the soonest date that conforms with state law”. Motion by Hugo, second by Wiseman to replace the excessive language as proposed. Discussion: Clarification about the 84 day minimum period between the notification and execution of a special election. Roll call vote: Ayes (12): Abel, Ahlers, Ahmed, Betzhold, Harris, Hugo, James, Laine, Rose, Simula, Stroik, Wiseman Motion passes. Section [#]. Right of Recall. Discussion about defining the word “wrongful” or removing the containing sentence entirely. Discussion ended without a motion. 30 Item 3. Section 52. Form of Recall Ballot. President Laine pointed out that both a recall vote and an election of a replacement occur on the same ballot, which must include a field for a write-in. Although the Charter states “the officer whose recall is sought shall not be a candidate upon such ballot”, that very officer could prevail as a write-in, against the intent of the Charter and the majority of the voters. Motion by Stroik, second by James to adopt language from the Mankato charter to add “and shall be ineligible under any circumstances to hold the office from which they were recalled until the next general election for such office.” Motion by Abel to table, second by Ahmed. Roll call vote: Ayes(8) Abel, Ahlers, Ahmed, Betzhold, Harris, Hugo, Rose, Simula Nays(3) Laine, Stroik, Wiseman Abstain(1): James Motion passes. Section 36. Expenditures by Petitioner. President Laine pointed out that it would be useful for a recall committee to utilize the city attorney to determine if the requirements of malfeasance or nonfeasance have been met. Motion by Ahmed, second by James to add “or that the grounds for a recall have been met”. Discussion around the duties of a city attorney, and clarification that attorney is an agent of the city, not a public committee. Motion withdrawn by Ahmed. Summary Changes to Chapter 5 Initiative, Referendum and Recall New section, first hearing on October 17, 2024. “Section [#]. Right of Recall. The people of the City of Columbia Heights hereby reserve to themselves the right and power to remove from office at any time any or all of the elected officers of the City for malfeasance or nonfeasance in office in accordance with state law. For this purpose, the word ‘malfeasance’ means the performance of an act in their official capacity that is unlawful or wrongful, and the word ‘nonfeasance’ means the failure to act where there was a duty to act. The exercise of this power shall be designated as “the recall”.” Section 41, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “If the council shall fail to pass the proposed ordinance, or shall pass it on in a form different from that set forth in the petition and unsatisfactory to the petitioners, the proposed ordinance shall be submitted by the council to vote of the electorate at the next election occurring not more than three months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no otherwise scheduled election is to be held within three months from such date, then the council shall call a special election to be held not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from such date soonest date that conforms with state law.” 31 Item 3. Section 44, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “In the latter case the council shall immediately order a special municipal election to be held thereon within not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from the action of the council calling it at the soonest date that conforms with state law.” Section 48, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “Signatures must be from eligible voters who are on active status on the Statewide Voter Registration System at the time of the petition verification.” Section 50, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “The council shall at its next meeting, by motion, provide for the holding of a special recall election not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days thereafter, provided that if any other municipal election is to occur within sixty days after such meeting, the council may in its discretion provide for the holding of the recall election at that time at the soonest date that conforms with state law.” Discussion will continue in April 2025. New Business ADJOURNMENT Motion: Abel, second by Ahmed. Motion passes. Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm. Next meeting is April 10, 2025 at 7pm. 32 Item 3. Call to Order Roll Call/Status of Membership Members present: Matt Abel, Kathy Ahlers, Wolid Ahmed, Larry Betzhold, Ben Harris, Bill Hugo, Leo James, Veronica Johnson, Carolyn Laine, Julie Rose, Frost Simula, Marsha Stroik, Susan Wiseman Members absent: Excused: Gregory Sloat Unexcused: Christine Brown Also Present: Council Liaison Justice Spriggs, City Attorney Scott Lepak Approval of Agenda Motion by Abel to approve as amended, second by Wiseman. Motion passes. 1. Approval of January 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes Correction: Christine Brown was absent. Motion to approve as amended by Abel, Second by Betzhold. Motion passes. Correspondence Old Business 2. Changes to Recall elections Sections 47 -52 Section 52. Form of Recall Ballot. President Laine pointed out that there is a tabled motion to adopt language from Makato’s charter which provides for both a recall and a replacement to occur in the same election. President Laine also pointed out that most charters define a recall occurring in one election and a replacement occurring in a separate, special election. Motion by Harris, second by Johnson to remove from the table the motion to adopt language from Mankato’s charter to add “and shall be ineligible under any circumstances to hold the office from which they were recalled until the next general election for such office.” Roll call vote: Ayes(5): James, Rose, Simula, Stroik, Wiseman Nays(8): Abel, Ahlers, Ahmed, Betzhold, Harris, Hugo, Johnson, Laine Motion fails. New Business CHARTER COMMISSION Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Shared Vision Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00 PM MINUTES 33 Item 3. Summary Changes to Chapter 5 Initiative, Referendum and Recall New section, first hearing on October 17, 2024. “Section [#]. Right of Recall. The people of the City of Columbia Heights hereby reserve to themselves the right and power to remove from office at any time any or all of the elected officers of the City for malfeasance or nonfeasance in office in accordance with state law. For this purpose, the word ‘malfeasance’ means the performance of an act in their official capacity that is unlawful or wrongful, and the word ‘nonfeasance’ means the failure to act where there was a duty to act. The exercise of this power shall be designated as “the recall”.” Section 41, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “If the council shall fail to pass the proposed ordinance, or shall pass it on in a form different from that set forth in the petition and unsatisfactory to the petitioners, the proposed ordinance shall be submitted by the council to vote of the electorate at the next election occurring not more than three months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no otherwise scheduled election is to be held within three months from such date, then the council shall call a special election to be held not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from such date soonest date that conforms with state law.” Section 44, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “In the latter case the council shall immediately order a special municipal election to be held thereon within not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from the action of the council calling it at the soonest date that conforms with state law.” Section 48, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “Signatures must be from eligible voters who are on active status on the Statewide Voter Registration System at the time of the petition verification.” Section 50, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “The council shall at its next meeting, by motion, provide for the holding of a special recall election not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days thereafter, provided that if any other municipal election is to occur within sixty days after such meeting, the council may in its discretion provide for the holding of the recall election at that time at the soonest date that conforms with state law.” ADJOURNMENT Motion: Abel, second by Johnson. Motion passes. Meeting adjourned at 7:56pm. Next meeting is July 17, 2025 at 7pm. Minutes approved July 17, 2025 34 Item 3. Call to Order Roll Call/Status of Membership Members present: Kathy Ahlers, Wolid Ahmed, Larry Betzhold, Christine Brown, Ben Harris, Leo James, Veronica Johnson, Carolyn Laine, Julie Rose, Frost Simula, Marsha Stroik, Susan Wiseman Members absent: Excused: Matt Abel, Bill Hugo Unexcused: Wolid Ahmed Also Present: Council Liaison Laurel Deneen, City Attorney Travis Lutz 1. Reappointment of Commissioner Harris Approval of Agenda Motion by Betzhold to approve, second by Wiseman. Motion passes. 2. Approval of April 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Motion by Johnson, second by Brown. Motion passes. Correspondence Copy of letter from City Manager Aaron Chirpich regarding Board and Commission Training. Old Business 3. Changes to Recall elections, vacancies President Laine pointed out that current state laws mandate specific dates and processes for elections. These dates pose scheduling challenges when a recall and the election of a replacement are combined on the same ballot. Commissioner Abel mailed a suggestion to align the recall process with the existing process for filling a vacancy. President Laine agreed and proposed to simplify the recall into its own election, thereby allowing a vacancy to be filled according to the existing process. CHARTER COMMISSION Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Shared Vision Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:00 PM MINUTES 35 Item 3. The proposal included the following changes: Chapter 5. Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Section 52. Form of Recall Ballot. Unless the officer whose removal is sought shall have resigned within ten days after the receipt by the council of the completed recall petition, the form of the ballot at such election shall be as near as may be: "Shall A be recalled?" the name of the officer whose recall is sought being inserted in place of A, and the electors shall be permitted to vote separately "Yes" or "No" upon this question. The ballot shall also contain the names of the candidates to be voted upon to fill the vacancy, in case the recall is successful, under the caption: "Candidates to fill the place of A, if recalled." But the officer whose recall is sought shall not be a candidate upon such ballot. In case a majority of those voting for and against the recall of any official shall vote in favor of recall, such official shall be thereby removed from office, and in that event the candidate who receives the highest number of votes for that office shall be elected thereto for the balance of the unexpired term. a vacancy shall be declared and shall be filled as set out in Section 9 of this charter. If the officer sought to be recalled shall have resigned within ten days after the r eceipt by the council of the completed recall petition, the form of ballot at the election shall be the same as nearly as may be, as the form in use at a regular municipal election. Motion by Laine, second by Harris. Roll call vote: Ayes (11): Ahlers, Betzhold, Brown, Harris, James, Johnson, Laine, Rose, Simula, Stroik, Wiseman Nay (1): Sloat Motion passes. Chapter 2. Form of Government Section 9. Vacancies in the Council Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any vacancy resulting from a recall election or from a resignation following the filing of a recall petition shall be filled in the manner provided in such case. Motion by Wiseman, second by James Roll call vote: Ayes (9): Ahlers, Betzhold, Brown, James, Johnson, Laine, Rose, Simula, Wiseman Nays (3): Harris, Sloat, Stroik Motion passes. 36 Item 3. Summary of all changes regarding recall Changes to Chapter 2 Form of Government Section 9, first hearing on July 17, 2025. “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any vacancy resulting from a recall election or from a resignation following the filing of a recall petition shall be filled in the manner provided in such case.” Changes to Chapter 5 Initiative, Referendum and Recall New section, first hearing on October 17, 2024. “Section [#]. Right of Recall. The people of the City of Columbia Heights hereby reserve to themselves the right and power to remove from office at any time any or all of the elected officers of the City for malfeasance or nonfeasance in office in accordance with state law. For this purpose, the word ‘malfeasance’ means the performance of an act in their official capacity that is unlawful or wrongful, and the word ‘nonfeasance’ means the failure to act where there was a duty to act. The exercise of this power shall be designated as “the recall”.” Section 41, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “If the council shall fail to pass the proposed ordinance, or shall pass it on in a form different from that set forth in the petition and unsatisfactory to the petitioners, the proposed ordinance shall be submitted by the council to vote of the electorate at the next election occurring not more than three months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no otherwise scheduled election is to be held within three mo nths from such date, then the council shall call a special election to be held not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from such date soonest date that conforms with state law.” Section 44, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “In the latter case the council shall immediately order a special municipal election to be held thereon within not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days from the action of the council calling it at the soonest date that conforms with state law.” Section 48, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “Signatures must be from eligible voters who are on active status on the Statewide Voter Registration System at the time of the petition verification.” Section 50, first hearing on January 16, 2025. “The council shall at its next meeting, by motion, provide for the holding of a special recall election not less than thirty nor more than forty-five days thereafter, provided that if any other municipal election is to occur within sixty days after such me eting, the council may in its discretion provide for the holding of the recall election at that time at the soonest date that conforms with state law.” 37 Item 3. Section 52, first hearing on July 17, 2025. “Unless the officer whose removal is sought shall have resigned within ten days after the receipt by the council of the completed recall petition, the form of the ballot at such election shall be as near as may be: "Shall A be recalled?" the name of the officer whose recall is sought being inserted in place of A, and the electors shall be permitted to vote separately "Yes" or "No" upon this question. The ballot shall also contain the names of the candidates to be voted upon to fill the vacancy, in case the recall is successful, under the caption: "Candidates to fill the place of A, if recalled." But the officer whose recall is sought shall not be a candidate upon such ballot. In case a majority of those voting for and against the recall of any official shall vote in favor of recall, such official shall be thereby removed from office, and in that event the candidate who receives the highest number of votes for that office shall be elected thereto for the balance of the unexpired term. a vacancy shall be declared and shall be filled as set out in Section 9 of this charter. If the officer sought to be recalled shall have resigned within ten days after the receipt by the council of the completed recall petition, the form of ballot at the election shall be the same as nearly as may be, as the form in use at a regular muni cipal election.” New Business Adjournment Motion by Sloat, second by Betzhold. Motion passes. Next meeting October 16, 2025 @ 7pm Minutes approved October 16, 2025 38 Item 3. Park & Recreation Commission Meeting City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE Aug 27, 2025 MINUTES Call to Order/Roll Call Andrew Macko called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm Members present: Michael Deneen, Teresa Eisenbise, Taher Herzallah, Andrew Macko, Andrea Ostergard Staff present: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Deanna Saefke, Recreation; Secretary; Connie Buesgens, Council Liaison Saefke reported that Perez Umphress submitted her resignation from the Commission due to personal circumstances. She enjoyed her time on the Commission, gaining insight, and getting to know the community members. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Columbia Heights Parks & Recreation Commission is to foster a healthy, inclusive community by providing a diverse park system and recreational opportunities that enhance the quality of life for people of all ages while fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship for future generations. Community Forum None at this time. Consent Agenda Eisenbise asked under the parks budget what the building maintenance contractual services are for and why it is in the red. Hansen replied that it could be for a portion of Public Works and then any of the park buildings. For example, there was a heater in one of the buildings that went out, which the majority of that cost is for that heater. The other cost is for ongoing HVAC issues at Circle Terrace Park. He indicated that it is something that the Park & Recreation Commission previously reviewed if old park buildings should be removed that are no longer in use, because the building is still minimally heated during the winter to avoid pipes bursting. This should be considered in the future as the parks are being redone because many buildings are not used for programs and mostly used for storage. The city pays for insurance on the buildings, there are maintenance costs, and the group should think about what service the building is providing for the community. Windschitl replied there are a fair amount of rentals for the buildings that are usable. We only rent the buildings at Ramsdell, Huset East, Keyes, and McKenna Parks. All other park shelters are on a first come first served basis. Hansen indicated the type of budgeting that is done is not a line item by line item. It is an overall total budget for the parks, and as of July 50% of the budget has been expended. Any one line item can be over or under, but at the end of the day what is really monitored is what the budget total is. Ostergaard asked what the actual usage is for the park buildings. If that is reported towards the end of the year she often misses that meeting due to other conflicts. Windschitl replied that typically that number is reported when discussing the rental rates of the parks. Staff can get those numbers for her at the end of the year. Ostergaard asked if people are upset or have issues using the shelters on a first come first serve basis. Windschitl replied no we rarely hear of issues, one that was reported was someone putting table clothes on the tables, but then they left and when they returned the plastic tablecloths were thrown away. It actually was one of the parks staff who cleaned up the shelter because they thought it was left behind from the previous evening since no one was on site. Saefke informed the Commission that if you go to the Rec Desk website you can view the calendar for each park and see what weekends it is used or reserved. Eisenbise asked if there isn’t a meeting in November. Windschitl indicated in the past they have merged the two 39 Item 4. City of Columbia Heights Aug 27, 2025 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting Page 2 November and December meetings and held it in early December. Hansen replied it depends on what is going on for the commission. There are two active planning processes that will be going on at that time. One is going to be Sullivan Lake Park and then the ongoing soccer field. If there is a need to meet then there will definitely be a meeting scheduled. Motion by Eisenbise, second by Deneen, to approve the consent agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. Letters and Requests None at this time. Old Business Sullivan Lake Park fitness court update. Macko indicated that the mural is very pretty and he knows the artist. Hansen asked if any other members have been to the park. Ostergaard replied she was there slightly before the mural was finished. Macko said it is vibrant. Hansen indicated the current contractors will finish the restoration along the sidewalks, and benches need to be installed and they will be wrapped up. Next year the city will put lighting in for the fitness court next year, there will be four lights around the fitness court. City staff will be doing the restoration work where the tennis courts were. He informed the Commission that the grand opening of the fitness court is September 8th. This date was chosen because the National Fitness Campaign is available on that date. The city council, park and recreation commission and public are invited. It will be at 10am. Hopefully members will be able to attend. Hansen indicated there are routines available for the fitness court, pictures and a QR code are posted. Buesgens asked if there will be more trees planted to create future shade around the fitness court. Hansen replied that the city will do a landscape plan around the court area. Planting trees is certainly part of that. He indicated that some of the plants around the splash pad need to be divided, plus some from the roundabout and they will then be used at Sullivan, particularly around the north side and also the lake side or west side between the court and the trail. Buesgens added that there are security cameras at some of the parks and is wondering if there is one at Sullivan Lake Park. Hansen replied there is a mobile camera. Buesgens stated there are cameras permanently located at other parks. Hansen replied if that is something that the Commission wants to recommend to the city council that would be one thing to include when the playground is being planned. Windschitl stated the cameras around Huset Park haven’t always provided the clearest pictures. Hansen indicated the cameras at Huset Park do not have a great resolution and are already considered old in technology standards. Hansen replied the IT Department is working with the police department to replace the cameras to high definition models around Huset Park. Macko stated he is excited to check out the fitness court when it is not so hot outside. He informed the Commission that the mural artist also won a few first place awards for her art at the State Fair this year. Macko stated the September Park & Recreation Commission Meeting will be held at Sullivan Lake Park. Sullivan Lake Park Master Plan Hansen indicated the Sullivan Lake Park Master Plan will be updated based on public feedback. Invites will be sent out to a large area of residents around Sullivan Lake Park to invite them for input on updating the master plan. This focuses on access to the park, the playground, and we will not get into the type of courts other than indicating the removal of the pickleball court as previously discussed as possible amenity. Due to noise with pickleball Huset Park would be a better fit to place a court in the future. There isn’t any funding for the construction of any courts right now at Sullivan Lake Park. The grant was for trails, lighting, and a larger playground area. Hansen indicated this meeting will be an opportunity for the community to engage in the planning process. A consultant will be hired to go through the planning process. A master plan needs to be updated because to get the playground built everything needs to be in place with construction 40 Item 4. City of Columbia Heights Aug 27, 2025 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting Page 3 plans done early next year. At the next meeting there will be the Sullivan Lake Park Open House to discuss the master plan of the park. There will also be a second open house to continue the discussion of the soccer field development. At this open house the feedback that has been received from the community on the plan options will be presented. What the community feedback has been to locate a full size soccer field at Huset Park. This meeting will be after the Sullivan Lake Park open house in September. Macko asked for the walking path around the park and lake the retaining wall that is dilapidated will be included in this project. Hansen replied that none of the walking trails are included in this current grant. We had previously applied for a grant to completely redo the walking trail around Sullivan. There are some tree root issues that have headed the walking trail and on the south side is the retaining wall that needs to be replaced in order to have a ten foot wide trail. None of that is included in the grant we received, so staff will continue to look for funding options. Ostergaard clarified the current grant funding is only for the area around the playground. Hansen replied it is to access and update where the playset will be relocated. Eisenbise asked where the relocation of the playground is. Hansen replied the playset was located on the south side of the shelter and now the fitness court is there. Staff have taken all of that equipment and will be able to reuse most of it up at Hilltop Park. There are a few parts that need to be replaced. A new larger playset will be installed. That is one comment we often received was that the playset was too small. The Commission previously discussed making sure the playset is accessible and that same comment was given to Hansen while he was inspecting the fitness court and a group of people were at the park. He believes what is meant is that the future playset is not only accessible for handicapped people but also forms of autism or other disabilities. Often times for autistic children there is a separate area away from the larger denser structure. Eisenbise asked if the new playset will be in the northeast side of the park. Hansen replied that is what needs to be determined. We are also required by the National Fitness Campaign to have any playset to be located 150 feet away. He reminded the Commission that whatever changes are made to Sullivan Lake Park, it is meant for all citizens and not just one specific area. We will listen to all concerns and feedback. If we can accommodate concerns we will do our best to do that. Buesgens indicated for decades the parks have been fairly quiet and now that we are trying to reactivate them people are used to them being quiet. Parks are meant to have games, gatherings, kids playing, and it is a change. Hansen indicated that it is unknown as to what type of court will be installed at Sullivan because the needs of the community might change by the time there is available funding. It could be basketball, tennis, pickleball with some kind of screening to help with sound transmission and that will be a future discussion. Saefke asked Hansen to inform the Commission of how the public meeting process will go for the September meeting. Hansen replied that one thing that is typically done, it needs to be recorded as to whomever is speaking, it becomes part of the minutes and what their comments are. Basically, we listen to what they’re saying, people are limited to five minutes. Ostergaard replied they are the same rules as during our community forum in a regular meeting. Hansen replied it is more of a community engagement. The five minutes can be flexible as long as they are not repeating the same information. He stated that he will go through the park process; this is the first step to listen to public comments, create a final plan recommendation, the Commission reviews that recommendation, then passes that recommendation on the City Council, the council adopts the plan, staff then takes the plan into our construction design and prepare plans. The role of the Commission is to determine what is important, relevant, should they try to accommodate certain things, and then relay that to staff and the consultant. Hanen informed the Commission if they have any clarifying questions of a community member to please ask them. For example, the residents that have voiced concerns mostly are speaking about noise related issues. Buesgens asked if there is a screen around the port a potty. Hansen replied it is a chain link fence. This is for appearance and not screening because when there is vandalism at the parks it often is burning of the port a potty. He indicated if there is a concern with seeing a port a potty or hearing a door close, that native plantings or arborvitaes would be a way to help alleviate those concerns. Ostergaard feels a lot of people have opinions and thinks it is a matter of getting the word out there regarding the meeting. Hansen replied the notices will be mailed out to residents up to 53rd, down to 51st, over to Central Ave, and as far west would maybe be halfway in between Sullivan Lake and University Avenue. Typically notices are given out 7 to 10 days notice. If the Commission wants to do a larger area 41 Item 4. City of Columbia Heights Aug 27, 2025 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting Page 4 they certainly can. It will also be on the city website. Eisenbise replied next month the meeting will be at Sullivan Lake Park and a time with the community and after that an open house regarding the soccer field. New Business None at this time. Reports A. Recreation Director Windschitl reported the summer youth programs have ended. The last trip was today. The participation numbers were good all summer. Programs were successful. There were a lot of new staff this year. Men’s softball ended last week. The next program of focus will be youth soccer. B. Public Works Director Hansen reported that the seasonal positions were full this year with twelve in parks and they are starting to roll off. There are a few that are not going to school so they will stay on staff as long as we are able to keep them. Seasonals can only work 67 days if they are going to school or 100 days if they are not in school. C. Commission Members Deneen indicated he is involved in a lot of theater activities and rehearsal space is for limited. He had an idea that using rooms inside Murzyn Hall could be a source for these groups to rent out. Windschitl replied there are a few rooms that do not get used on a regular basis. There are civic groups who use rooms and recreation programs are scheduled throughout the facility. Hansen replied the open space on the fitness court at Sullivan Lake Park would be a good idea. Buesgens replied they should check with local churches as well. Buesgens attended the Recreation Theater performance of by the Millstreet Players. It was very good, and she found out that they can use other resources on stage through the school. There were 22 kids, and they did a really good job. Windschitl indicated that it has been a better fit to use the PAC instead of Murzyn Hall. It is a nice opportunity that we get from the school district, and they also utilize the Hylander Center gym during the school year. It gets used more often than he has been aware of. He is working with the principal to get a schedule. The only concern with additional use because of the wear and tear on the equipment. Windschitl stated that the adult open volleyball on Monday and Friday evenings has been very busy. Buesgens has been seeing more and more volleyball nets in people’s yards. Eisenbise gave a suggestion for programming to hold a seasonal clothing swap. Buesgens replied that she might want to work with Nathen at First Lutheran because they host a Buy Nothing Group. Ostergaard asked what is different for the type of event Eisenbise is thinking of. Eisenbise indicated it has more intention of just clothing, there are often time organizers that will take dropped off items and organize them. Sometimes it is open for more than one day. Buesgens replied that she has hosted a puzzle swap in the Senior Center. Motion by Ostergaard, second by Deneen, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. Macko adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm. Deanna Saefke, Recreation Secretary 42 Item 4. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Approved 12/3/2025 ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wished to attend could do so in-person, or via Microsoft Teams by entering Meeting ID 254 921 776 562 0 and passcode QP35BK9R at the scheduled meeting time. For questions, please contact Administration at 763-706-3610. The meeting was called to order in the Library Community Room by Melanie Magidow at 5:32pm. Members present: Melanie Magidow; Olga Herrera; Theresa Strike; Chris Polley; Amina Maameri. Members remotely present: N/A. Members absent: Amáda Márquez Simula (City Council Liaison). Others present: Renee Dougherty (Library Director); Nick Olberding (Board Secretary). Public present: N/A. 1. The Agenda was approved as is. 2. The Minutes from October 1, 2025, Library Board Meeting were moved and approved. 3. Review of 2025 Operating Budget: 83.29% of the year completed and 76.07% of the budget expended. a. Some lines have been overspent due to unforeseen mechanical issues with the HVAC boilers and backup power generator, as well as a broken window replacement along the Central side of the building. There will be additional expenses related to the backup generator and emergency lighting backup battery. b. Boiler replacement is planned for next spring, the cost of which will be funded from the City’s capital improvement funds, not the general Library budget. c. The city, per Council resolution 95-40, established a target library fund balance equal to 45% of the following year’s budget. The fund balance enables operating expenditures prior to the receipt of tax revenue, cushions against budget shortfalls in any given year; and receives any annual surpluses. Community Forum: Opportunity for public input. One comment submitted via website; no public in attendance. The CHPL website now has a contact form to submit questions or concerns: https://chplmn.org/board 4. Annemarie Lewis Correspondence (10/13/25): Annemarie asked if the library has considered creating and selling merchandise like t-shirts and tote bags. Members mentioned how much they used tote bags from their previous neighborhood libraries. Renee assured them of our ability to sell merchandise, noting that we already sell printing, flash drives, and earbuds. Youth Librarian, Eliza, previously expressed interest in using merchandise as prizes for the Summer Reading Program, but it could also be helpful at outreach events and as gifts for volunteer appreciation. The Board thought we could host a design contest for artwork to be used on merchandise or could host a screen-printing workshop to produce some items. Would we need to start accepting credit cards if we were to have merch for sale? Do we have a good place to display items for sale? Other potential items being bookmarks, mugs, keychains, and yard signs. Chris said he would check into who supplies the school district with their branded merchandise, and Renee will discuss possibilities with the City Communication Department. Old Business: 5. Staffing Update: 107 applications received, 9 interviewed, 3 offered positions, all 3 accepted. All high school students (Columbia Heights-Fridley-DeLaSalle), two speak Arabic, one speaks Spanish. All have finished onboarding/training and are now working regularly scheduled shifts. 6. Budget Update: Renee presented the proposed Library budget to the City Council in early October without objection. As of now it will continue forward with the anticipation of being approved in December. 43 Item 5. New Business: 7. Review and Recommend Revisions to the Collection Development Policy: Usually the Board is presented with policies that have already been revised and are asked to approve changes, this time they received the existing policy and were asked for their comments and suggestions before revisions are made. The revised policy will need to acknowledge the new laws regarding book bans and should make clear that it only covers physical material, since CHPL does not have any control over the digital collection provided through the State of Minnesota, Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), and Anoka County Library. Members feel like the “Selection” section lists too many specifics and could be more general. It was mentioned that we need to account for future patrons in addition to current ones (as well as current non-patrons), balance collections based on trends and diversity (not cater to fads), and express that inclusion of a title in the Library collection does not imply an endorsement of the material. Renee will take the Board’s suggestions into consideration while revising the policy with the help of our Youth and Adult Services Librarians who also make purchase selections. Director’s Update: 8. September Board Report: Provided as an FYI. a. The Board commented on the solid attendance for the month’s list of programs. b. Multiple mentions of health-related partnerships were listed. One (Fulcrum Health) may lead to a program related to chiropractic care and alternative pain management (to avoid opioids); the other (Anoka County Opioid Solutions) relates to opioid harm reduction; other Anoka County Libraries are distribution points for naloxone overdose medication. The Board asked if the city would consider hosting a Health Fair like its annual Art & Info Fair. c. Amina showed a picture of a Palestinian peoples display at a branch of the Hennepin County Library in case we wanted inspiration for one of our own. 9. Board Books: a. Amina: Mornings in Jenin Susan Abulhawa b. Olga: The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation Natalie Y. Moore c. Theresa: Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Us in Seven Little Words John McWhorter; Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness youth series) Tamora Pierce d. Chris: Holler, Child: Stories LaToya Watkins e. Melanie: The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness Rhonda V. Magee f. Renee: The Wright Brothers David McCullough g. Nick: Network Effect and Fugitive Telemetry and System Collapse (Murderbot Diaries series) Martha Wells There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm. Respectfully submitted, Nick Olberding Recording Secretary, CHPL Board of Trustees 44 Item 5. ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2025-90 Establishing the City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule for 2026. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Sara Ion / December 3, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity X High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone X Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking X Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND Staff have reviewed the 2025 City Wide Fee Schedule and submitted proposed changes and updates for 2026. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS A draft version of the updated fee schedule is attached, with changes and updates highlighted in yellow / with red text and strike through where changes have been made. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend approving Resolution 2025-90 and the 2026 Fee Schedule as presented. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-90, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-90, approving the 2026 City Wide Fee Schedule. ATTACHMENT(S) Resolution 2025-090 Draft 2026 Fee Schedule CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8, 2025 45 Item 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-91 Resolution Approving the City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule Certain fees are associated within the various city departments; and Occasionally, fees are evaluated and adjusted based on comparable area rates as well as staff time used for processing and evaluating requests; and The passage of this Resolution will update the comprehensive city-wide fee schedule. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts the attached City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule, which will take effect January 1st, 2026. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 8th day of December, 2025 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: _________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 46 Item 6. The City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule Adopted Janaury ___, 2026 Draft 47 Item 6. 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 .20 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 Planned Unit Development Amendment $1,250 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 Draft 2026 48 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register 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 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 Low-potency Cannabis Retailer Registration and Renewal Fee $125 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 Draft 2026 49 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register 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 (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 Draft 2026 50 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register 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 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 $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. 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: 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. Draft 2026 51 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register Administrative Citation Late Fee $25 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 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 *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. Draft 2026 52 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register 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) 0.1 .20 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.$30.00 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 $30 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. 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 *Degradation Degradation Fee Estimates for Bituminous Street: Draft 2026 53 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register 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 2026 RATES (Updated to Include Sales Tax)2027 RATES (Mon - Thur) (Fri - Sun)(Mon - Thur) (Fri - Sun) Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge w/Tax $1,928.32 $3,146.52 $2,024.74 $3,303.02 Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge $479.51 $639.34 $503.48 $671.32 LaBelle Lounge w/tax $502.16 $605.37 $527.27 $635.63 Senior Center or Maithaire/McKenna Room w/tax $800 / $100 $800 / $100 $800 / $100 $800 / $100 Down Payment (non-refundable)$800 / $250 $800 / $250 $800 / $250 $800 / $250 Damage Deposit (refundable)$250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Security Officer Deposit $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 Security Officer hourly rate $100/$150/$200 $100/$150/$200 $100/$150/$200 Pop/CO2 Charge $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 Early Entry Fee *Preapproved*$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 Custodial Charge per hour 50.00%N/A 50.00%N/A Events Lasting 2 hours or less 25.00%N/A 25.00%N/A Events Lasting 4 hours or less Degradation Fee Estimates for Concrete Street: Draft 2026 54 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights Fee Register PARK RENTAL FEES w/tax included Resident $75 $100 Non-Resident $175 $200 Large groups 100+ people $150 $175 EVENT WAGON $75 $100 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. 2026 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 madeif the hall is available within 3 weeks of the rental date. Draft 2026 55 Item 6. 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 56 Item 6. 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 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 57 Item 6. 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 58 Item 6. ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2025-91 Establishing Precinct Polling Locations. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Sara Ion / December 3, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND Minnesota Statute 204B.16, Subdivision 1 requires the governing body of each municipality to designate by ordinance or resolution any changes to polling place locations by December 31st. The Columbia Heights School District (ISD 13) has requested that the polling place for Precinct 4 be relocated from Highland Elementary School. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS Staff have been collaborating with the School District and confirmed the availability to utilize the School District Gym located at the Hylander Center for Precinct 4. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend approving Resolution 2025-91 as presented. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-91, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-91, establishing precinct polling locations. ATTACHMENT(S) Resolution 2025-91 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8, 2025 59 Item 7. RESOLUTION # 2025-91 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Establishing Precinct Polling Locations. Minnesota Statute 204B.16, Subdivision 1 requires the governing body of each municipality to designate by ordinance or resolution any changes to polling place locations by December 31st; and Columbia Heights School District has requested that the polling place for Precinct 4 be relocated to the Hylander Center (Door 41); and The election precincts for the City of Columbia Heights will be: Precinct 1 John P. Murzyn Hall 530 Mill St NE Precinct 2 Greater Life Tabernacle 4000 Quincy St NE Precinct 3 Columbia Heights Library 3939 Central Ave NE Precinct 4 Hylander Center (Door 41) 1400 49th Ave NE Precinct 5 First Lutheran Church 1555 40th Ave NE Precinct 6 Hylander Center (Door 42) 1400 49th Ave NE Precinct 7 Valley View Elementary School 800 49th Ave NE Precinct 8 Christ Life Church 4555 University Ave NE Be it resolved, that the Columbia Heights City Council directs the clerk to make all necessary notifications and preparations for elections held in 2026 as required by MN Statute, Rule and Administrative Policy of the City. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 8th day of December, 2025 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 60 Item 7. ITEM: Adopt Resolution 2025-92, Approving Legal Services Contract for 2026. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Aaron Chirpich / December 3, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone X Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND As part of the 2026 budgeting process, staff discussed renewal options for the City’s retained le gal Services at the July 7, 2025, Work Session meeting. Since 1994, the City has retained the legal services of the law firm Barna, Guzy, and Steffen, Ltd (BGS). BGS provides retained services for general counsel and prosecution services for the City. BGS has represented the City on a wide array of municipal matters, and their work also includes non-retainer services related to labor contracts and real estate transactions. Non-retainer work is billed hourly. Over the years, the base contract fees for service and hourly rates have risen with inflation at a nominal rate. In conversation with City Attorney Scott Lepak, BGS has proposed modest increases to the contract for services in 2026. The current contract with BGS has no specified term limit, it was drafted to allow the City and BGS to renegotiate pricing year-to-year. The table below outlines current retainer fees and proposed retainer fees for 2026: Prosecution Retainer Civil Retainer (general) Current Rates $9,318/month $4,209/month 2026 Proposed Rates $9,691/month $4,380/month SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The consensus of the council at the conclusion of July 7, 2025, Work Session discussion was to extend the contract with BGS for 2026 allowing time for the City to go out to bid for 2027. Additionally, the council requested that the contract be drafted to ensure that Scott Lepak maintained supervision of the City’s general civil retainage work. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend adopting Resolution 2025-92 to approve the 2026 Legal Services Contract with BGS. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8, 2025 61 Item 8. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-92, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-92, authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Barna, Guzy and Steffen (BGS) for Legal Services for 2026. ATTACHMENT(S) Resolution 2025-92 BGS Legal Services Contract 62 Item 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-92 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to Enter Into a Legal Services Agreement for 2026. The City of Columbia Heights wishes to enter into a Legal Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with Barna Guzy and Steffen(“BGS”) and; The City of Columbia Heights enters into the Agreement with BGS for the following purposes: To provide general counsel and prosecution services for the City as directed by the Columbia Heights City Manager and City Council for 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and BGS, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such Agreement and any amendments necessary to fulfil the intent of the Agreement. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 8th day of December, 2025 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk 63 Item 8. 1 AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES Between the City of Columbia Heights and Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. The purpose of this Agreement is to document the updated terms and conditions of legal services between Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “firm”), and the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as the “City”). The firm will provide legal serves as described below, on a time schedule appropriate to the requirements of the City. I. Scope of General Legal Services 1. Attend all regular City Council meetings and other City meetings requested by the City Manager not to exceed a total of 28 meetings per calendar year. Attendance at City Charter meetings would count toward the 28 meeting limit. Meetings beyond 28 would be on the hourly rate for non-retainer work. 2. Review revisions to existing ordinances, review drafts of resolutions, ordinances and correspondence as requested. 3. Meet with and advise the City Council, City Manager, Department Directors and other designated individuals on general legal matters as requested by the City Manager. 4. Review, as requested, municipal contracts and joint power agreements except as otherwise provided herein. 5. Research and submit legal opinions on municipal or other legal matters except as otherwise provided herein. 6. Prepare quarterly reports on the status of City litigation or as requested by the City Manager on matters handled by the firm. 8. Review in advance of the meetings all City Council meeting agenda packet material and contact the City Manager by noon of meeting date with any questions or comments on items proposed for Council action. 9. Provide written updates on new State or Federal legislation or judicial holdings, during and after each legislative session, impacting upon the City and suggest action or changes in the operations or procedures to assure compliance. 10. Provide a system of availability and follow-up in responding to City staff questions. 64 Item 8. 2 II. Scope of Employment Services 1. Upon the City’s request, represent the City in any employment or labor related meetings, hearings, mediations and arbitrations that do not involve court appearances. 2. Meet with and advise the City Council, City Manager, Department Directors and other designated individuals on general labor and employment matters. 3. Review or draft, as requested by the City, municipal contracts and agreements affecting labor and employment matters. 4. Research and submit legal opinions on labor and employment matters as requested by the City. 5. Provide labor and employment consultation services as requested by the City. 6. Representation on litigation matters, as requested by the City. III. Scope of Real Estate Services 1. Provide legal consultation and direction on municipal real estate issues and transactions as requested by the City. 2. Development work, the cost of which will be billed through the City to the landowner or developer. 3. Review, negotiation, drafting and filing of real estate documents, including but not limited to purchase agreements and easements. IV. Litigation and Other Services The Firm shall also represent the City in the following areas: 1. Litigation and administrative hearing services. 2. Eminent domain proceedings. 3. Special assessment services. 4. Review documents submitted by bond counsel involving the issuance of debt or debt-related instruments and provide opinions as required. 5. Initial drafting of ordinances, contracts or resolutions. 65 Item 8. 3 6. Civil code enforcement, including administrative Code matters, to the extent not covered by the City’s contract for prosecution services. 7. Review, monitor and follow-up on the status of claims that are being handled by the City’s insurance carrier or assist in the initial filing of claims against others who have damaged City property. V. Legal Services Not Included In This Agreement The following legal services are not included in this agreement and will not be provided by the firm under this Agreement: 1. Prosecution services covered by the City’s contract for prosecution services. 2. Bond and TIF financing matters which will be referred to bond counsel. VI. Assignment of Work to be Performed under this Agreement The City’s Chief Civil Attorney will be designated as Travis Lutz. The managing attorney will be designated as Scott Lepak. The distribution of work within the firm will be based on the complexity of the matters, the expertise of firm members, and the availability of attorney and staff members. Attorney Travis Lutz will be assigned to provide primary attendance and representation at meetings. VII. City Representations The City agrees to use the firm for legal services related to development contracts (except the work that requires the use of bond counsel) and all other work covered by this Agreement. VIII. Fees The 2026 Rate for Legal Services is as follows: 1. The firm will perform the services listed above under Section I. Scope of General Legal Representation for a flat fee of Four Thousand Three hundred Eighty dollars ($4,380.00) per month. 2. The firm will perform the services described in Section II. Scope of Employment Services, except litigation, at an hourly rate of $175 for attorney time and $80 for clerk and paralegal time. 3. The firm will perform the services described in Section III. Scope of Real Estate Services, except for development or other work for which the 66 Item 8. 4 cost is to be billed to the landowner, developer or other third party, at an hourly rate of $175 for attorney time and $80 per hour for clerk and paralegal time. Development or other work which is to be billed to third parties will be charged to the third parties at the firm’s standard rates for such work. 4. All services included in IV. Litigation and Other Services, shall be provided at an hourly rate of 175 for attorney time and $80 for clerk and paralegal time. 5. The firm will continue to provide legal services to the City in the percentage increase amount as outlined in Section VIII: 1-4 listed above as follows: a. For 2027, a percentage increase equal to the COLA percentage increase of the general non-represented employee group of employees as approved in the 2027 final City budget. b. For 2028, a percentage increase equal to the COLA percentage increase of the general non-represented employee group of employees as approved in the 2028 final City budget. IX. Expenses Charges for necessary expenses incurred for filing fees, witness fees, court reporter fees, interpreting services, travel, lodging, meals, telephone toll charges, and other out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of performing services for the City will be charged to the City in addition to fees. No separate charges will be made for ordinary clerical services or ordinary in-house photocopying. In the event of extraordinary use of such services is deemed necessary in a given instance, the firm and the City will make special arrangements for that instance. Westlaw, Lexus or other on-line research costs incurred by the Firm in the course of performing services for the City will be billed to the City at cost. X. Files and Records Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.05, Subd. 11(a), our office acknowledges that the requirements of that subdivision apply to this agreement. This statute currently reads: Subd. 11.Privatization. (a) If a government entity enters into a contract with a private person to perform any of its functions, all of the data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the private person in performing those functions is subject to the requirements of this chapter 67 Item 8. 5 and the private person must comply with those requirements as if it were a government entity. All contracts entered into by a government entity must include a notice that the requirements of this subdivision apply to the contract. Failure to include the notice in the contract does not invalidate the application of this subdivision. The remedies in section 13.08 apply to the private person under this subdivision. XI. Billing All fees and other charges will be billed to the City monthly, and are payable within thirty (30) days of receipt. The monthly billings will specifically identify the project, City staff requesting legal services, itemize time expended, services rendered and necessary expenses incurred, and will identify the persons in the firm who provided the services. XII. Duration of Agreement and Termination The term of this Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of January, 2026 and shall continue through December 31, 2026. This Agreement is terminable for any reason by either party upon 90 days written notice to the other. XIII. General Matters The firm shall not assign any interest in this contract and shall not transfer any interest in the same without the prior written consent of the City. The firm certifies that it will comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity requirements of the City and shall not discriminate under the contract against any person in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. ACCEPTANCE This Agreement is hereby accepted by the City of Columbia Heights this ______ day of _________________, 2025. BY: ____________________________ Aaron Chirpich, City Manager ATTEST: ______________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk This Agreement is hereby accepted by the law firm of Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. this ______ day of _________________, 2025. BY: ____________________________ Its President 4662458.1 68 Item 8. PROSECUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, is made effective January 1, 2026, between the City of Columbia Heights (“City”) and Barna, Guzy & Steffen Ltd. (“Prosecutor”). IT IS AGREED: 1. Engagement City does hereby continue to engage Prosecutor to administrate through the criminal justice system all misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor level offenses, which the City is obligated or authorized to prosecute. This engagement is as an independent contractor, and not as an employee. Barna, Guzy & Steffen Ltd. shall be independently responsible for all withholding taxes, unemployment compensation or workers’ compensation coverage on any employee of Prosecutor providing services pursuant to this Agreement. This Agreement does not cover services associated with noncriminal administrative processes. The City’s Chief Prosecutor will be designated as Travis Lutz. 2. Scope of Services The following specific duties shall be required of Prosecutor: A. Court Appearances Prosecutor shall appear at all court proceedings requiring attendance of a prosecutor. B. Meetings Prosecutor shall be available to meet with the Police Department staff at the following functions, on an as requested basis up to four (4) times per year: • departmental all-staff meetings • supervisor meetings. Prosecutor shall maintain open communication with administration and Officers on all current or pending legal or court matters. Prosecutor shall meet with the City Manager on mutually convenient occasions as requested and coordinated by the City Manager. C. Administration 69 Item 8. 2 Prosecutor shall perform the required administrative duties of a municipal prosecutor, including the preparation of formal complaints, research law and victims’ rights compliance. No appeals shall be taken unless with the consent of the City Manager. 3. Compensation and Expenses Prosecutor shall be paid a fee as follows: A. For calendar year 2026, the fee shall be $9,690.72/month. The fee shall be due in twelve monthly installments, on the 15th day of each month, commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Prosecutor shall absorb the costs of using other prosecutors in conflict of interest cases caused by a relationship between the Prosecutor and the defendant or a material witness. If a conflict of interest arises as a result of a relationship between Prosecutor and defendant where defendant is formally associated with the City, such as the arrest of a Columbia Heights city employee or elected or appointed official, the special prosecution costs shall not be absorbed by the Prosecutor. Prosecutor shall absorb routine overhead costs, such as mileage to and from court. Extraordinary expenses such as expert witness fees shall not be absorbed by Prosecutor. Charges for necessary expenses incurred for filing fees, witness fees, court reporter fees, interpreting services and other out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of performing services for the City will be charged to the City in addition to fees. No separate charges will be made for ordinary clerical services or ordinary in-house photocopying. In the event of extraordinary use of such services is deemed necessary in a given instance, the firm and the City will make special arrangements for that instance. Westlaw, Lexus or other on-line research costs incurred by the Firm in the course of performing services for the City will be billed to the City at cost. 4. Term of the Agreement Unless otherwise terminated below, the Prosecutor’s duties under this agreement shall continue until December 31, 2026. A. City may terminate this agreement at any time but shall make good faith efforts to notify Prosecutor no less than ninety (90) days in advance of any such proposed termination. B. Prosecutor may terminate this agreement at any time, which shall be at least ninety (90) days in advance of a termination date, unless the termination is caused by the physical inability of Prosecutor to continue in office. This Agreement is hereby accepted by the City of Columbia Heights this ______ day of _________________, 2025. 70 Item 8. 3 BY: __________________________________ Aaron Chirpich, City Manager ATTEST: ______________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk This Agreement is hereby accepted by the law firm of Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. this ______ day of _________________, 2025. BY: ____________________________ Its President 4662502.1 71 Item 8. ITEM: Resolutions 2025-93 Setting the Sale of Bond Series 2026A DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 12/3/25 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: XCommunity that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking XResilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND Over the last few months, the City council and EDA have been working to extend the loan terms for the 4300 Central Ave project and pledging TIF funds from that project to repay the expected future bond reissuance. When issuing bonds by a single resolution, it is a financial transparency best practice to first adopt an informational resolution approximately 30 days prior to the resolution accepting the bond bid(s). This informational or “Set Sale” resolution formally discloses the City intent to obtain bond financing, authorizing the City’s municipal advisor to obtain bids in the bond market and return to a subsequent council meeting for approval of the lowest bid. Typically, the transactional closing of the bond issuance is approximately another week or two after the acceptance of the bid. Proposed refunding bond series 2026A will be repaid by funds from the private developer Alatus. This refunding bond replaces the outstanding bond series 2023A, to extend the time for Alatus to obtain permanent financing for their purchase of the former Rainbow shopping center property at 43 rd and Central Ave NE. Until then, these bond issues are serving as temporary financing for that redevelop ment. This bond series will not result in any additional special assessments or property taxes. This project is described more fully in various recent and upcoming EDA agenda items. The attached resolution establishes the January 12th, 2026, council meeting as the date for the city council to review the bond financing bids for acceptance. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE 12/08/2025 72 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend approval of Resolution 2025-93, setting the sale of bond series 2026A for 01/12/2026. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-93, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-93, being a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of taxable general obligation tax increment refunding bonds, series 2026A, in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $7,635,000. ATTACHMENT(S) Resolution 2025-93 Pre-Sale Report for Proposed Bond Series 2026A 73 Item 9. 4931-3203-1358.1 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-93 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2026A, IN THE PROPOSED AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $7,635,000 BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: Section 1. Authorization. (a) The City has established, and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) administers, the Alatus TIF District (the “TIF District”), a redevelopment district within the Downtown Central Business Redevelopment Project (the “Redevelopment Project”) within the City, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1794, as amended (the “TIF Act”), and adopted a tax increment financing plan for the TIF District (the “TIF Plan”). (b) Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 469.178, subdivision 5 of the TIF Act and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended (the “Municipal Debt Act”), including Section 475.61, subdivision 6, the City issued its Taxable General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2021A (the “Series 2021A Bond”), dated July 29, 2021, in the original aggregate principal amount of $5,935,000, to pay all or a portion of the public redevelopment costs incurred or to be incurred within the Redevelopment Project as identified in the TIF Plan, including but not limited to a bridge loan provided to Alatus Columbia Heights II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Developer”), for land acquisition, demolition, and related costs (the “Project Costs”), and the Developer agreed to pay the City’s financing and other related costs related to issuing the Series 2021A Bond. (c) The City and the Authority entered into a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement, dated July 29, 2021 (the “Original Pledge Agreement”), relating to the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2021A Bond and providing for the pledge of tax increment revenues generated from the TIF District to secure the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2021A Bond. (d) Prior to the maturity of the Series 2021A Bond, the City determined it to be necessary to provide additional temporary financing for the Project Costs and to issue an additional series of temporary bonds for such purpose. (e) Pursuant to the authority conferred by the TIF Act, including Section 469.178, subdivision 5, and the Municipal Debt Act, including Sections 475.61, subdivision 6, and 475.67, subdivision 3, and a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City on November 27, 2023, the City issued its Taxable General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2023A (the “Series 2023A Bond”), in the original aggregate principal amount of $6,615,000, to refund the Series 2021A Bond prior to maturity and provide additional temporary financing for the Project Costs. (f) In connection with the issuance of the Series 2023A Bond, the City and the Authority entered into the Amended and Restated Tax Increment Pledge Agreement, dated December 14, 2023 (the “First Amended Pledge Agreement”), which amended and restated the Original Pledge Agreement, 74 Item 9. 2 4931-3203-1358.1 providing for the pledge of tax increment revenues generated from the TIF District to secure the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2023A Bond. (g) The Series 2023A Bond matures on February 1, 2026 and is payable on such date from tax increments resulting in increases in the taxable value of real property in the TIF District and/or from proceeds of permanent bonds to be issued by the City prior to such maturity. (h) The City is authorized by Section 475.67, subdivision 3 of the Municipal Debt Act to issue and sell its general obligation bonds to refund obligations and the interest thereon before the due date of the obligations, if consistent with covenants made with the holders thereof, when determined by the City Council to be necessary or desirable for the reduction of debt service costs to the City or for the extension or adjustment of maturities in relation to the resources available for their payment. (i) The City has determined the need to issue permanent bonds to refinance the Series 2023A Bond, thereby providing permanent financing for the Project Costs . Therefore, the City proposes to issue its Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A (the “Bonds”), in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $7,635,000, which shall be an amount sufficient to pay (i) the principal of, interest on, and premium, if any, on the Series 2023A Bond on the redemption date thereof, (ii) interest on the Bonds for a period not exceeding three years from their date of issue or such other maximum period under the Municipal Debt Act, and (iii) costs of issuance, pursuant to the TIF Act, including Section 469.178, subdivision 5, and the Municipal Debt Act, including Section 475.67, subdivision 3. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to refund the Series 2023A Bond prior to maturity and provide permanent financing for the Project Costs. (j) The City is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(6) of the Municipal Debt Act to negotiate the sale of the Bonds, it being determined, on the advice of bond counsel, that interest on the Bonds cannot be represented to be excluded from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. (k) At its meeting on November 10, 2025, the Board of Commissioners of the Authority approved a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Second Amended and Restated Tax Increment Pledge Agreement (the “Second Amended Pledge Agreement”) between the Authority and the City, which amends and restates the Original Pledge Agreement, as amended and restated by the First Amended Pledge Agreement, relating to the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and providing for the pledge of tax increment revenues generated from the TIF District to secure the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds. Section 2. Sale of the Bonds. To refund the Series 2023A Bond and provide permanent financing for the Project Costs, the City Council finds it necessary and desirable for the reduction of debt service costs to issue and sell the Bonds pursuant to the TIF Act and the Municipal Debt Act (together, the “Act”) in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $7,635,000. The Bonds will be issued, sold, and delivered in accordance with the Terms of Proposal to be prepared in connection with the offering and the sale of the Bonds. Section 3. Authority of Municipal Advisor. Ehlers and Associates, Inc. (the “Municipal Advisor”) is authorized and directed to negotiate the sale of the Bonds. The City Council will meet on Monday, January 12, 2026 (or such other date as the City Council shall deem appropriate) to consider proposals for the purchase of the Bonds and to take any other appropriate action with respect to the Bonds. Section 4. Authority of Bond Counsel. The law firm of Kutak Rock LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as bond counsel for the City (“Bond Counsel”), is authorized to act as bond counsel and to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents, certificates, and instruments relating to the Bonds. 75 Item 9. 3 4931-3203-1358.1 The officers, employees, and agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist Bond Counsel in the preparation of such documents, certificates, and instruments. Section 5. Covenants. In the resolution awarding the sale of the Bonds, the City Council will set forth the covenants and undertakings required by the Act and will consider the execution and delivery of the Second Amended Pledge Agreement, in the form to be presented to the City Council on such date. Section 6. Official Statement. In connection with the sale of the Bonds, the officers or employees of the City are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Municipal Advisor and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds and to deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion. (The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank.) 76 Item 9. 4 4931-3203-1358.1 Approved this 8th day of December, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor ATTEST: Sara Ion, City Clerk 77 Item 9. December 8, 2025 PRE-SALE REPORT FOR City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Prepared by: Ehlers 3001 Broadway Street, Suite 320 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Advisors: Stacie Kvilvang, Senior Municipal Advisor Keith Dahl, Senior Municipal Advisor Jason Aarsvold, Senior Municipal Advisor BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT’S WHAT WE DO. 78 Item 9. Presale Report City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota December 8, 2025 Page 1 Proposed Issue: $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Purposes: The proposed issue includes refinancing the Taxable General Obligation Temporary TIF Bonds, Series 2023A into longer term debt. This refunding is considered to be a Current Refunding as the obligations being refunded are either callable (pre-payable) now, or will be within 90 days of the date of issue of the new Bonds. The City will be utilizing $400,000 in funds that remain from the 2023A issue to reduce the par amount of these Bonds. Authority: The Bonds are being issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters:  469  475  475.67 Because the City paying for at least 20% of the project costs with Tax Increment from the Alatus TIF District, the Bonds can be a general obligation without a referendum and will not count against the City’s debt limit. The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which its full faith, credit and taxing powers are pledged. Term/Call Feature: The Bonds are being issued for a term of 24 years, which is the remaining term of the TIF district. Principal on the Bonds will be due on February 1 in the years 2029 through 2050. Interest will be due every six months beginning February 1, 2027. The Bonds will be subject to prepayment at the discretion of the City on February 1, 2027 or any date thereafter. Bank Qualification: Because the Bonds are taxable obligations they will not be designated as “bank qualified” obligations. Rating: The City’s most recent bond issues were rated by S&P Global Ratings. The current rating on those bonds is “AA”/Stable outlook. The City will request a new rating for the Bonds. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PROPOSED DEBT 79 Item 9. Presale Report City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota December 8, 2025 Page 2 If the winning bidder on the Bonds elects to purchase bond insurance, the rating for the issue may be higher than the City's bond rating in the event that the bond rating of the insurer is higher than that of the City. Basis for Recommendation: Based on your objectives, financial situation and need, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, experience with the issuance of Bonds and long-term financial capacity, as well as the tax status considerations related to the Bonds and the structure, timing and other similar matters related to the Bonds, we are recommending the issuance of Bonds as a suitable option. Method of Sale/Placement: We are recommending the Bonds be issued as municipal securities and offered through a competitive underwriting process. You will solicit competitive bids, which we will compile on your behalf, for the purchase of the Bonds from underwriters and banks. An allowance for discount bidding will be incorporated in the terms of the issue. The discount is treated as an interest item and provides the underwriter with all or a portion of their compensation in the transaction. If the Bonds are purchased at a price greater than the minimum bid amount (maximum discount), the unused allowance may be used to reduce your borrowing amount. Premium Pricing: In some cases, investors in municipal bonds prefer “premium” pricing structures. A premium is achieved when the coupon for any maturity (the interest rate paid by the issuer) exceeds the yield to the investor, resulting in a price paid that is greater than the face value of the bonds. The sum of the amounts paid in excess of face value is considered “reoffering premium.” The amount of the premium varies, but it is not uncommon to see premiums for new issues in the range of 2.00% to 10.00% of the face amount of the issue. This means that an issuer with a $2,000,000 offering may receive bids that result in proceeds of $2,040,000 to $2,200,000. For this issue of Bonds we have been directed to use the net premium to reduce the size of the issue for the project. The resulting adjustments may slightly change the true interest cost of the issue, either up or down. The amount of premium can be restricted in the bid specifications. Restrictions on premium may result in fewer bids, but may also eliminate large adjustments on the day of sale and unintended impacts with respect to debt service payment. Ehlers will identify appropriate premium restrictions for the Bonds intended to achieve the City’s objectives for this financing. Review of Existing Debt: We have reviewed all outstanding indebtedness for the City and find that, other than the obligations proposed to be refunded by the Bonds, there are no other refunding opportunities at this time. We will continue to monitor the market and the call dates for the City’s outstanding debt and will alert you to any future refunding opportunities. 80 Item 9. Presale Report City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota December 8, 2025 Page 3 Continuing Disclosure: Because the City has more than $10,000,000 in outstanding debt subject to a continuing disclosure undertaking (including this issue) and this issue does not meet an available exemption from continuing disclosure, the City will be agreeing to provide certain updated Annual Financial Information and its Audited Financial Statement annually, as well as providing notices of the occurrence of certain reportable events to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”), as required by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The City is already obligated to provide such reports for its existing bonds, and has contracted with Ehlers to prepare and file the reports. Arbitrage Monitoring: The City has limited responsibilities for arbitrage as it relates to the Bonds, however, the Bonds are not exempt from all arbitrage rules. An Ehlers arbitrage expert will contact the City within 30 days after the sale date to review the City’s specific responsibilities for the Bonds. The City is currently receiving arbitrage services from Ehlers in relation to the Bonds. Risk Factors: The City has capitalized interest through August 1, 2028 to allow the Developer time to finalize development plans, obtain private capital to begin construction, and pay off the bonds through sale of the land or through TIF generated from the development. If the developer is unable to accomplish this prior to this date, principal and interest will be due annually on the Bonds beginning on February 1, 2029. The City has a loan document with the Developer that requires them to make the on-going Bond payments. If for whatever reason the Developer does not make the payments, the City will be required to make them until the land is sold and/or there is a development in place that generates adequate TIF to support all or a portion of the Bond payments. Other Service Providers: This debt issuance will require the engagement of other public finance service providers. This section identifies those other service providers, so Ehlers can coordinate their engagement on your behalf. Where you have previously used a particular firm to provide a service, we have assumed that you will continue that relationship. For services you have not previously required, we have identified a service provider. Fees charged by these service providers will be paid from proceeds of the obligation, unless you notify us that you wish to pay them from other sources. Our pre-sale bond sizing includes a good faith estimate of these fees, but the final fees may vary. If you have any questions pertaining to the identified service providers or their role, or if you would like to use a different service provider for any of the listed services please contact us. Bond Counsel: Kutak Rock LLP Paying Agent: Bond Trust Services Corporation Rating Agency: S&P Global Ratings (S&P) 81 Item 9. Presale Report City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota December 8, 2025 Page 4 Summary: The decisions to be made by the City Council are as follows:  Accept or modify the finance assumptions described in this report  Adopt the resolution attached to this report. Pre-Sale Review by City Council: December 8, 2025 Conference Call with Rating Agency and Due Diligence Call to Review Official Statement: Week of January 5, 2026 Distribute Official Statement: December 31, 2025 City Council Meeting to Award Sale of the Bonds: January 12, 2026 Estimated Closing Date: January 27, 2026 Redemption Date for the Obligations Being Refunded: February 1, 2026 Attachments Estimated Sources and Uses of Funds & Estimated Proposed Debt Service Schedule Resolution Authorizing Ehlers to Proceed with Bond Sale EHLERS’ CONTACTS Stacie Kvilvang, Senior Municipal Advisor (651) 697-8506 Jason Aarsvold, Senior Municipal Advisor (651) 697-8512 Keith Dahl, Senior Municipal Advisor (651) 697-8595 Emily Wilkie, Senior Public Finance Analyst (651) 697-8588 Alicia Gage, Senior Financial Analyst (651) 697-8551 PROPOSED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE EHLERS’ CONTACTS 82 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Current Refunding of Tax GO Temp TIF Bonds 2023A - 23 Yrs Cap Interest Assumes Current Market Taxable "AA" Market Rates plus 50bps Sources & Uses Dated 01/27/2026 | Delivered 01/27/2026 Sources Of Funds Par Amount of Bonds $7,635,000.00 Planned Issuer Equity contribution 400,000.00 Total Sources $8,035,000.00 Uses Of Funds Total Underwriter's Discount (1.200%)91,620.00 Costs of Issuance 89,000.00 Deposit to Capitalized Interest (CIF) Fund 1,064,647.08 Deposit to Current Refunding Fund 6,786,990.00 Rounding Amount 2,742.92 Total Uses $8,035,000.00 Series 2026A TAX GO Bonds | SINGLE PURPOSE | 11/19/2025 | 9:57 AM 83 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Current Refunding of Tax GO Temp TIF Bonds 2023A - 23 Yrs Cap Interest Assumes Current Market Taxable "AA" Market Rates plus 50bps Debt Service Schedule Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I Fiscal Total 01/27/2026 ----- 02/01/2027 --428,685.33 428,685.33 428,685.33 08/01/2027 --211,987.25 211,987.25 - 02/01/2028 --211,987.25 211,987.25 423,974.50 08/01/2028 --211,987.25 211,987.25 - 02/01/2029 195,000.00 4.500%211,987.25 406,987.25 618,974.50 08/01/2029 --207,599.75 207,599.75 - 02/01/2030 205,000.00 4.600%207,599.75 412,599.75 620,199.50 08/01/2030 --202,884.75 202,884.75 - 02/01/2031 210,000.00 4.700%202,884.75 412,884.75 615,769.50 08/01/2031 --197,949.75 197,949.75 - 02/01/2032 220,000.00 4.800%197,949.75 417,949.75 615,899.50 08/01/2032 --192,669.75 192,669.75 - 02/01/2033 235,000.00 4.900%192,669.75 427,669.75 620,339.50 08/01/2033 --186,912.25 186,912.25 - 02/01/2034 245,000.00 5.000%186,912.25 431,912.25 618,824.50 08/01/2034 --180,787.25 180,787.25 - 02/01/2035 255,000.00 5.100%180,787.25 435,787.25 616,574.50 08/01/2035 --174,284.75 174,284.75 - 02/01/2036 270,000.00 5.200%174,284.75 444,284.75 618,569.50 08/01/2036 --167,264.75 167,264.75 - 02/01/2037 285,000.00 5.300%167,264.75 452,264.75 619,529.50 08/01/2037 --159,712.25 159,712.25 - 02/01/2038 300,000.00 5.400%159,712.25 459,712.25 619,424.50 08/01/2038 --151,612.25 151,612.25 - 02/01/2039 315,000.00 5.500%151,612.25 466,612.25 618,224.50 08/01/2039 --142,949.75 142,949.75 - 02/01/2040 330,000.00 5.550%142,949.75 472,949.75 615,899.50 08/01/2040 --133,792.25 133,792.25 - 02/01/2041 350,000.00 5.600%133,792.25 483,792.25 617,584.50 08/01/2041 --123,992.25 123,992.25 - 02/01/2042 370,000.00 5.650%123,992.25 493,992.25 617,984.50 08/01/2042 --113,539.75 113,539.75 - 02/01/2043 390,000.00 5.780%113,539.75 503,539.75 617,079.50 08/01/2043 --102,268.75 102,268.75 - 02/01/2044 415,000.00 5.750%102,268.75 517,268.75 619,537.50 08/01/2044 --90,337.50 90,337.50 - 02/01/2045 435,000.00 5.800%90,337.50 525,337.50 615,675.00 08/01/2045 --77,722.50 77,722.50 - 02/01/2046 465,000.00 5.850%77,722.50 542,722.50 620,445.00 08/01/2046 --64,121.25 64,121.25 - 02/01/2047 490,000.00 5.900%64,121.25 554,121.25 618,242.50 08/01/2047 --49,666.25 49,666.25 - 02/01/2048 520,000.00 5.950%49,666.25 569,666.25 619,332.50 08/01/2048 --34,196.25 34,196.25 - 02/01/2049 550,000.00 6.000%34,196.25 584,196.25 618,392.50 08/01/2049 --17,696.25 17,696.25 - 02/01/2050 585,000.00 6.050%17,696.25 602,696.25 620,392.50 Total $7,635,000.00 -$6,820,554.83 $14,455,554.83 - Yield Statistics Bond Year Dollars $119,164.83 Average Life 15.608 Years Average Coupon 5.7236306% Net Interest Cost (NIC)5.8005157% True Interest Cost (TIC)5.7959973% Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 5.6734550% All Inclusive Cost (AIC)5.9171454% IRS Form 8038 Net Interest Cost 5.7236306% Weighted Average Maturity 15.608 Years Series 2026A TAX GO Bonds | SINGLE PURPOSE | 11/19/2025 | 9:57 AM 84 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Current Refunding of Tax GO Temp TIF Bonds 2023A - 23 Yrs Cap Interest Assumes Current Market Taxable "AA" Market Rates plus 50bps Net Debt Service Schedule Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I CIF Net New D/S Fiscal Total 01/27/2026 ------- 02/01/2026 ------- 02/01/2027 --428,685.33 428,685.33 (428,685.33)-- 08/01/2027 --211,987.25 211,987.25 (211,987.25)-- 02/01/2028 --211,987.25 211,987.25 (211,987.25)-- 08/01/2028 --211,987.25 211,987.25 (211,987.25)-- 02/01/2029 195,000.00 4.500%211,987.25 406,987.25 -406,987.25 406,987.25 08/01/2029 --207,599.75 207,599.75 -207,599.75 - 02/01/2030 205,000.00 4.600%207,599.75 412,599.75 -412,599.75 620,199.50 08/01/2030 --202,884.75 202,884.75 -202,884.75 - 02/01/2031 210,000.00 4.700%202,884.75 412,884.75 -412,884.75 615,769.50 08/01/2031 --197,949.75 197,949.75 -197,949.75 - 02/01/2032 220,000.00 4.800%197,949.75 417,949.75 -417,949.75 615,899.50 08/01/2032 --192,669.75 192,669.75 -192,669.75 - 02/01/2033 235,000.00 4.900%192,669.75 427,669.75 -427,669.75 620,339.50 08/01/2033 --186,912.25 186,912.25 -186,912.25 - 02/01/2034 245,000.00 5.000%186,912.25 431,912.25 -431,912.25 618,824.50 08/01/2034 --180,787.25 180,787.25 -180,787.25 - 02/01/2035 255,000.00 5.100%180,787.25 435,787.25 -435,787.25 616,574.50 08/01/2035 --174,284.75 174,284.75 -174,284.75 - 02/01/2036 270,000.00 5.200%174,284.75 444,284.75 -444,284.75 618,569.50 08/01/2036 --167,264.75 167,264.75 -167,264.75 - 02/01/2037 285,000.00 5.300%167,264.75 452,264.75 -452,264.75 619,529.50 08/01/2037 --159,712.25 159,712.25 -159,712.25 - 02/01/2038 300,000.00 5.400%159,712.25 459,712.25 -459,712.25 619,424.50 08/01/2038 --151,612.25 151,612.25 -151,612.25 - 02/01/2039 315,000.00 5.500%151,612.25 466,612.25 -466,612.25 618,224.50 08/01/2039 --142,949.75 142,949.75 -142,949.75 - 02/01/2040 330,000.00 5.550%142,949.75 472,949.75 -472,949.75 615,899.50 08/01/2040 --133,792.25 133,792.25 -133,792.25 - 02/01/2041 350,000.00 5.600%133,792.25 483,792.25 -483,792.25 617,584.50 08/01/2041 --123,992.25 123,992.25 -123,992.25 - 02/01/2042 370,000.00 5.650%123,992.25 493,992.25 -493,992.25 617,984.50 08/01/2042 --113,539.75 113,539.75 -113,539.75 - 02/01/2043 390,000.00 5.780%113,539.75 503,539.75 -503,539.75 617,079.50 08/01/2043 --102,268.75 102,268.75 -102,268.75 - 02/01/2044 415,000.00 5.750%102,268.75 517,268.75 -517,268.75 619,537.50 08/01/2044 --90,337.50 90,337.50 -90,337.50 - 02/01/2045 435,000.00 5.800%90,337.50 525,337.50 -525,337.50 615,675.00 08/01/2045 --77,722.50 77,722.50 -77,722.50 - 02/01/2046 465,000.00 5.850%77,722.50 542,722.50 -542,722.50 620,445.00 08/01/2046 --64,121.25 64,121.25 -64,121.25 - 02/01/2047 490,000.00 5.900%64,121.25 554,121.25 -554,121.25 618,242.50 08/01/2047 --49,666.25 49,666.25 -49,666.25 - 02/01/2048 520,000.00 5.950%49,666.25 569,666.25 -569,666.25 619,332.50 08/01/2048 --34,196.25 34,196.25 -34,196.25 - 02/01/2049 550,000.00 6.000%34,196.25 584,196.25 -584,196.25 618,392.50 08/01/2049 --17,696.25 17,696.25 -17,696.25 - 02/01/2050 585,000.00 6.050%17,696.25 602,696.25 -602,696.25 620,392.50 Total $7,635,000.00 -$6,820,554.83 $14,455,554.83 (1,064,647.08)$13,390,907.75 - Significant Dates Dated 1/27/2026 First available call date Series 2026A TAX GO Bonds | SINGLE PURPOSE | 11/19/2025 | 9:57 AM 85 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Current Refunding of Tax GO Temp TIF Bonds 2023A - 23 Yrs Cap Interest Assumes Current Market Taxable "AA" Market Rates plus 50bps Debt Service Schedule Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I CIF Net New D/S 105% of Total 02/01/2026 ------- 02/01/2027 --428,685.33 428,685.33 (428,685.33)-- 02/01/2028 --423,974.50 423,974.50 (423,974.50)-- 02/01/2029 195,000.00 4.500%423,974.50 618,974.50 (211,987.25)406,987.25 427,336.61 02/01/2030 205,000.00 4.600%415,199.50 620,199.50 -620,199.50 651,209.48 02/01/2031 210,000.00 4.700%405,769.50 615,769.50 -615,769.50 646,557.98 02/01/2032 220,000.00 4.800%395,899.50 615,899.50 -615,899.50 646,694.48 02/01/2033 235,000.00 4.900%385,339.50 620,339.50 -620,339.50 651,356.48 02/01/2034 245,000.00 5.000%373,824.50 618,824.50 -618,824.50 649,765.73 02/01/2035 255,000.00 5.100%361,574.50 616,574.50 -616,574.50 647,403.23 02/01/2036 270,000.00 5.200%348,569.50 618,569.50 -618,569.50 649,497.98 02/01/2037 285,000.00 5.300%334,529.50 619,529.50 -619,529.50 650,505.98 02/01/2038 300,000.00 5.400%319,424.50 619,424.50 -619,424.50 650,395.73 02/01/2039 315,000.00 5.500%303,224.50 618,224.50 -618,224.50 649,135.73 02/01/2040 330,000.00 5.550%285,899.50 615,899.50 -615,899.50 646,694.48 02/01/2041 350,000.00 5.600%267,584.50 617,584.50 -617,584.50 648,463.73 02/01/2042 370,000.00 5.650%247,984.50 617,984.50 -617,984.50 648,883.73 02/01/2043 390,000.00 5.780%227,079.50 617,079.50 -617,079.50 647,933.48 02/01/2044 415,000.00 5.750%204,537.50 619,537.50 -619,537.50 650,514.38 02/01/2045 435,000.00 5.800%180,675.00 615,675.00 -615,675.00 646,458.75 02/01/2046 465,000.00 5.850%155,445.00 620,445.00 -620,445.00 651,467.25 02/01/2047 490,000.00 5.900%128,242.50 618,242.50 -618,242.50 649,154.63 02/01/2048 520,000.00 5.950%99,332.50 619,332.50 -619,332.50 650,299.13 02/01/2049 550,000.00 6.000%68,392.50 618,392.50 -618,392.50 649,312.13 02/01/2050 585,000.00 6.050%35,392.50 620,392.50 -620,392.50 651,412.13 Total $7,635,000.00 -$6,820,554.83 $14,455,554.83 (1,064,647.08)$13,390,907.75 $14,060,453.14 Significant Dates Dated 1/27/2026 First Coupon Date 2/01/2027 Yield Statistics Bond Year Dollars $119,164.83 Average Life 15.608 Years Average Coupon 5.7236306% Net Interest Cost (NIC)5.8005157% True Interest Cost (TIC)5.7959973% Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 5.6734550% All Inclusive Cost (AIC)5.9171454% Series 2026A TAX GO Bonds | SINGLE PURPOSE | 11/19/2025 | 9:57 AM 86 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota $7,635,000 Taxable General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A Current Refunding of Tax GO Temp TIF Bonds 2023A - 23 Yrs Cap Interest Assumes Current Market Taxable "AA" Market Rates plus 50bps Detail Costs Of Issuance Dated 01/27/2026 | Delivered 01/27/2026 COSTS OF ISSUANCE DETAIL Municipal Advisor $46,000.00 Bond Counsel $21,000.00 Rating Agency Fee $21,000.00 Miscellaneous $1,000.00 TOTAL $89,000.00 Series 2026A TAX GO Bonds | SINGLE PURPOSE | 11/19/2025 | 9:57 AM 87 Item 9. ITEM: Approval of Contract for Professional Services for Lift Station and Water Main Improvements at Sullivan Lake Park. DEPARTMENT: Engineering BY/DATE: Rochelle Widmer / December 4, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity X High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND The Sullivan Lake Park Lift Station and Water Main Improvements project aims to replace aging infrastructure, accommodate future redevelopment, and coordinate with upcoming park enhancements. The project includes lift station replacement or relocation, sanitary force main and gravity sewer improvements, and a new water main extension to connect 51st Avenue to the former Medtronic site. The existing Sullivan Lake Lift Station, built in 1998, is nearing the end of its service life and is undersized for the anticipated redevelopment at 800 53rd Ave. To properly address increased flows, a new lift station and 6- inch force main is required. The current water distribution system modeling identified the benefit of looping the water main between 51st Ave and Parkside Lane to improve fire flow and system resiliency. Requests for proposals (RFP) were sent to three firms with considerable experience in designing and managing utility improvement projects. At the conclusion of the RFP process, two proposals for professional services were received for design and construction management services for the Sullivan Lake Park lift station and water main improvement project. City Project No. 2608 is budgeted in the Sanitary Sewer Fund and the Water Fund. Funding is a combination of utility revenues and future TIF collections from the Medtronic TIF district. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The low bid was submitted by I&S Group, Inc. in the amount of $130,500. The bid is approximately $66,000 less than the bid submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon the bids received, ISG (I&S Group, Inc) is the lowest, qualified, responsible bidder. Staff is recommending award of the bid to ISG Inc. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8, 2025 88 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to award the Sullivan Lake Park Lift Station and Water Main Improvements, City Project No. 2608, to the consulting firm of ISG Inc. based upon their qualified, responsible proposal for a cost not-to- exceed $130,500. ATTACHMENT(S) ISG, Inc. Proposal Bolton & Menk, Inc. Proposal 89 Item 10. FOR: Rochelle Widmer, PE Director of Engineering and Facilities 763.706.3704 RWidmer@columbiaheightsmn.gov Kevin Hansen, PE City Engineer (Retired) 763.706.3705 KHansen@columbiaheightsmn.gov City of Columbia Heights 3989 Central Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 FROM: Jake Guzik, PE Project Manager + Primary Contact 612.353.7042 Jake.Guzik@ISGInc.com Mark Onken, PE Civil Design Lead 952.426.0699 Mark.Onken@ISGInc.com ISG 6465 Wayzata Boulevard + Suite 970 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements Proposal Municipal Project #2608 November 21, 2025 COLUMBIA THE CITY OF HEIGHTS 90 Item 10. A place where families can thrive enjoying a small‑town feel while striving toward big‑city goals. An architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm that exists to make a difference. TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Project Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Relevant Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Fee Proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ISG 91 Item 10. Rochelle and Kevin, The City of Columbia Heights has an admirable commitment to sustainability, resilience, and community engagement. As you proceed with sanitary sewer and watermain improvements at Sullivan Lake Park, I & S Group, Inc. (ISG) appreciates the opportunity to advance these values through reliable in-house expertise and right-sized solutions that will benefit Sullivan Lake Park and the broader community. With two offices around a 20-minute drive from Columbia Heights, our team is positioned to deliver seamless project coordination, technical excellence, and meaningful public communication that advances the City’s priorities at every stage. We also offer: Proven Experience with Integrated Municipal Utilities ISG is a trusted partner to municipalities across the region, with extensive experience in designing and managing lift stations, sanitary sewer, and watermain improvements. Our ongoing work with the Sullivan Lake Park project and familiarity with the Medtronic site’s water and sewer modeling gives us valuable insight into the site and its context. This familiarity allows us to anticipate challenges early, coordinate efficiently with park improvements, and deliver solutions that are technically sound and sensitive to community priorities. Multi-Disciplinary In-House Capabilities Our team includes civil, structural, electrical, water/wastewater, landscape architecture, environmental, survey, geographic information systems (GIS), and hands-on construction administration professionals under one roof. This collaborative approach to our services streamlines communication, accelerates project delivery, and equips every aspect of the project to be handled with precision and accountability. With the majority of design disciplines in-house, we will provide the City with one responsive point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. Commitment to Public Engagement + Technical Accuracy ISG understands that successful municipal projects depend on technical excellence and strong community relationships. We are committed to facilitating effective public engagement, including neighborhood meetings focused on park impacts and construction schedules, as well as regular construction updates for City staff and residents. Our proven processes for quality control, schedule management, and stakeholder communication will meet and exceed the City’s expectations for reliability and transparency. As the City of Columbia Heights continues to realize its vision of a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community, ISG is excited to bring our expertise, passion, and collaborative approach to the Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements project. Together, we will help the City maintain an atmosphere where families thrive and community values are at the forefront. Sincerely, I & S Group, Inc. | 6465 Wayzata Boulevard + Suite 970 + St. Louis Park, MN 55426 • ISGInc.com Jake Guzik, PE Project Manager + Primary Contact Mark Onken, PE Civil Design Lead I have worked with Jake Guzik on several projects. Working with him is seamless, he is one of the best engineers out there. I would highly recommend him to any municipality. Jason Lind, Public Works Director Chisago City, MN 92 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 3 PROJECT APPROACH Understanding Based on due diligence and findings from our site visit on November 13, 2025, ISG understands the following about the Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements. Project Scope The City of Columbia Heights is advancing the Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements to replace aging infrastructure, accommodate future redevelopment, and coordinate with upcoming park enhancements. The project includes lift station replacement or relocation, forcemain and gravity sewer improvements, and a new watermain extension to connect 51st Avenue to the former Medtronic redevelopment site. The project will also include the integration of a standby generator and coordination with PRIMEX for the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. Coordination will also be needed for permitting with the Minnesota Department of Health (DOH) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Current Conditions The existing Sullivan Lake Lift Station, built in 1998, is nearing the end of its service life and is undersized for an anticipated 750-unit redevelopment. Current pumping capacity is approximately (~) 120 gallons-per-minute (GPM). This is inadequate for future peak flows of ~509 GPM, requiring a new lift station and six-inch forcemain. The City’s water system modeling identified the benefit of looping the watermain between 51st Avenue and Parkside Lane to improve fire flow and system resiliency. Geotechnical borings confirm variable fill and silty sand soils. Unique Opportunities ISG offers direct continuity with the City’s existing park improvement project, as our landscape architecture team is already under contract for the Sullivan Lake Park Playground project. This will support seamless coordination of grading, access, site restoration, and construction sequencing between the utility and park improvements. Our internal communication across engineering and landscape disciplines will allow for: • Shared survey and topographic data for accurate design tie-ins. • Unified park access and staging planning to minimize disruption. • Integrated restoration and landscape screening design consistent with the City’s park master plan. • Joint community engagement messaging to address both park and infrastructure improvements in a coordinated way. 93 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 4 Existing Watermain Proposed Sanitary Structure Proposed Lift Station Proposed Gravity Sewer Proposed Forcemain Proposed Lift Station Proposed Forcemain Discharge Structure Proposed Gravity Sewer Proposed Forcemain Existing Dual 48” Storm Sewer Proposed Watermain (Developer) Proposed Hydrant (Developer) Proposed Watermain Extension Potential Upsizing of Gravity Sewer Verify Capacity of Existing Sewer Existing Sanitary Structure 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 2 Option A Legend Option B Project Considerations ISG understands that this project is as much about functionality and public perception as it is about infrastructure. By combining our municipal utility expertise with our in-house park design and public engagement teams already active at Sullivan Lake Park, ISG is uniquely positioned to deliver a fully coordinated, cost-efficient, and community-conscious solution that aligns with the City’s operational goals and redevelopment timeline. 1 Sullivan Sullivan Lake Park Lake Park 51st Avenue Northeast51st Avenue Northeast Pa r k s i d e L a n e Pa r k s i d e L a n e Relocating the lift station toward 51st Avenue improves access but deepens the gravity sewer to about 22 feet, eliminating suction-lift and forcing a deeper, more costly underground station. Rebuilding at the existing park site avoids that added depth but requires trail access for maintenance. Both locations remain feasible and will be evaluated further. Preferred future park improvements per latest public survey Buliding Demolition 94 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 5 Purpose ISG will lead, coordinate, and deliver all phases of the Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements project—from initiation through closeout. This includes aligning all work with the City’s standards, MDH and 10 State Standards, and all applicable regulatory and contractual requirements. ISG will manage the project to emphasize effective coordination among City departments, the ongoing Sullivan Lake Park Playground project, and the Medtronic redevelopment to deliver a unified, constructible, and publicly supported project. Key Focus Areas PROJECT INITIATION + COORDINATION • Lead a kickoff meeting with City staff to confirm objectives, design parameters, and schedule milestones. • Establish coordination points with the City’s Engineering and Public Works departments, PRIMEX (SCADA Integrator), and ISG’s park improvement team. • Identify key decisions early, such as lift station configuration, location, and watermain connection alignment to the Medtronic redevelopment site. SCHEDULE + DELIVERABLE MANAGEMENT • Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule covering feasibility, design, permitting, bidding, and construction. • Coordinate schedule integration with the park construction window, which is anticipated mid-to-late summer 2026. • Update the schedule proactively to reflect permitting reviews, MDH submittals, and park project milestones. TEAM + SUBCONSULTANT OVERSIGHT • Manage ISG’s multi-disciplinary team of civil, wastewater, electrical/SCADA, and landscape professionals. • Direct subconsultants as necessary, such as geotechnical testing and electrical coordination, to meet scope and quality requirements. • Enforce consistent staffing and accountability throughout all project phases. Deliverables • Project kickoff agenda, meeting summary, and baseline schedule • Biweekly progress reports to City staff • Comment-response and issue tracking logs • Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) documentation for each design milestone • Coordination meeting notes with park improvement and redevelopment teams • Updated project schedule through all design and permitting phases • Neighborhood meeting materials and summary • One (1) open house • Construction update templates for City social media • Final project summary memorandum for closeout TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT 95 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 6 CITY + STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION • Serve as the primary point of contact for the City. • Coordinate closely with the Medtronic redevelopment team to align future connections and provide adequate service capacity. • Facilitate coordination among the utility design, park improvement, private utility owners, and public works operations groups. • Support collaboration with MDH, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and other agencies as needed for design and permitting approvals. PUBLIC COORDINATION + ENGAGEMENT • Plan and facilitate one (1) neighborhood meeting in collaboration with City staff and ISG’s landscape architecture team. • Prepare focus topics, such as park access, construction sequencing, and visual screening of new facilities. • Provide construction updates once every two (2) weeks (bi-weekly), or monthly, for the City’s social media pages that highlight project milestones, anticipated impacts, and restoration activities. • Prepare a project website • Present at two (2) City Council meetings; one (1) during the feasibility and recommendation phase and one (1) prior to bidding to summarize project findings, design progress, and coordination with park improvements. • Coordinate engagement messaging with the concurrent Sullivan Lake Park Playground project, providing consistent information and minimizing disruption to park users and residents. QA/QC • Implement ISG’s documented QA/QC procedures at each design milestone (30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%). • Confirm compliance with City utility standards, PRIMEX SCADA requirements, MDH guidelines, and 10 State Standards. RISK + ISSUE MANAGEMENT • Maintain a live issue tracker documenting soil conditions, utility conflicts, construction sequencing overlaps with park improvements, and potential schedule risks. • Develop mitigation strategies and communicate updates promptly to City staff. • Track all coordination items and agency comments for full transparency. DOCUMENTATION + CLOSEOUT SUPPORT • Maintain organized digital files for all project communications, design milestones, and QA/QC reviews. • Prepare a final project summary memorandum detailing key coordination outcomes, budget alignment, and lessons learned for the City’s records. 96 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 7 Purpose ISG will confirm and supplement existing survey data previously collected for the Sullivan Lake Park Playground project and related utility analyses. This task will capture only those additional field details required for design of the new lift station, forcemain, gravity sewer, and watermain improvements, particularly around the existing building demolition area and proposed connection limits. Deliverables • Updated CAD base file incorporating existing survey, supplemental field data, and verified control • Updated concept figure showing combined park and utility features TASK 2: DATA COLLECTION + FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Key Focus Areas INTEGRATION OF EXISTING SURVEY DATA • Utilize the comprehensive topographic and utility survey already completed for the Sullivan Lake Park project. • Confirm that all coordinate control, vertical datums, and benchmarks align with the City’s GIS and prior base mapping. • Incorporate existing survey layers directly into ISG’s design base model. SUPPLEMENTAL FIELD COLLECTION • Collect additional spot data only where required, including: -Existing park building and wet-well demolition area to verify structural limits and surface features. -Potential lift-station relocation zone near 51st Avenue Northeast, confirming rim and invert elevations, electrical service points, and grading tie-ins. • Watermain and forcemain connection points to existing City utilities and the Medtronic redevelopment boundary. • Capture elevations, structures, and surface features that could influence grading, dewatering, or restoration design. • Complete upstream and downstream capacity analysis before design progresses using updated land-use projections. • Conduct a four (4) to six (6) week dry-weather flow metering study from December 2025 to January 2026 at key downstream points; if a downstream lift station receives flow from this site, review two (2) years of run-time data to determine downstream impacts and identify inflow and infiltration (I&I) patterns. UTILITY VERIFICATION + COORDINATION • Verify horizontal and vertical locations of sanitary, water, and storm structures using existing survey and record plans supplemented with limited field checks. • Coordinate with Gopher State One Call to confirm any new underground utility markings within demolition and construction limits. RIGHT-OF-WAY + EASEMENT CONFIRMATION • Confirm right-of-way and easement boundaries within the project limits. • Identify any additional easements required for access or utility relocation near 51st Avenue. • Coordinate proposed utility alignments and any shared easement needs with the Medtronic site development team to promote consistent utility placement and clear separation of public and private infrastructure responsibilities. 97 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 8 • Compare each alternative using consistent criteria: -Hydraulic performance and redundancy -Constructability, utility relocations, and anticipated service life -Maintenance safety and ease of access -Compatibility with existing system gravity system hydraulics -Energy efficiency and operational cost -Park integration, aesthetics, and potential noise and odor impacts -Alignment with 10 State Standards and City preferences SITE LOCATION ALTERNATIVES • Evaluate reconstruction at the existing lift-station site versus relocation near 51st Avenue Northeast, as defined in the RFP. • Assess: -Site accessibility for maintenance crews and equipment -Impacts to the existing park, trail, and playground features -Electrical service routing, backup generator placement, and control building footprint -Ability to provide screening and integrate with ISG’s Sullivan Lake Park landscape plan -Impact on forcemain length, headloss, and energy use Deliverables • Draft and final engineering report with full alternative evaluations • Conceptual layout figures for lift-station site and utility alternatives • Comparative summary matrix and cost comparison graphics • Lifecycle cost summary table and radar chart • Opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC) tables by alternative, including structural, electrical, and site costs • City Council presentation slides and summary handout • Final memorandum identifying the preferred alternative TASK 3: ENGINEERING REPORT + ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION Purpose ISG will prepare a detailed engineering report evaluating alternatives for the replacement or relocation of the Sullivan Lake Lift Station and associated sanitary and watermain improvements. This report will compare design configurations, site options, and system interconnections to determine the most practical and cost-effective solution for the City, consistent with MDH and 10 State Standards. Key Focus Areas LIFT STATION ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS • Evaluate the three (3) configurations identified in the Request for Proposals (RFP): 1. Wet-Well With Suction Pumps: Provides simple access and shallow installation that is limited by suction depth. 2. Wet Well + Dry Well (Can-Type) Station: Provides durable and excellent separation of flow and maintenance areas. Has higher construction cost. 3. Wet Well With Submersible Pumps: Has a compact footprint, quiet operation, and minimal above-ground profile. 98 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 9 SANITARY SEWER + FORCEMAIN DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS • Confirm that upsizing the existing four-inch forcemain to six inches is optimal for the projected 509 GPM peak flow. • Evaluate alternate alignments and trenchless construction methods to minimize disturbance and improve constructability. • Confirm gravity sewer capacity and connection design from the Medtronic site to the proposed lift station, including slope, depth, and structure spacing. • Coordinate with the Medtronic site development team to align easements, connection points, and long-term service boundaries. WATERMAIN EXTENSION + SYSTEM LOOPING • Evaluate looping the watermain between 51st Avenue and Parkside Lane, replacing the existing four-inch main with six- or eight-inch pipe to improve fire flow and reliability. • Confirm tie-in locations to the Medtronic redevelopment and the Parkside Townhomes system. • Analyze hydraulic benefits of looping using available modeling data from the City’s previous water system analysis. COMPARATIVE EVALUATION APPROACH • To clearly communicate the trade-offs among alternatives, ISG will incorporate the following into the engineering report and Council presentation: -Comparative Summary Matrix: Concise, color-coded matrix rating each lift-station and site option by cost, maintenance, aesthetics, constructability, and reliability. -Conceptual Figures: One-page layout plan showing each alternative’s footprint, access, and connection routes. -Cost Comparison Chart: Figure of estimated construction costs by major components including structure, pumps, forcemain, site work, and SCADA. -Lifecycle Cost + Scoring Chart: Radar-style diagram comparing lifecycle value, operations and maintenance cost, and risk factors over a 20-year period. -Narrative Summary Page: Straightforward explanation of why the recommended option best fits the City’s operational goals, park integration, and redevelopment coordination. RECOMMENDATION + PRESENTATION • Review findings and comparison results in detail with City engineering and public works staff to confirm technical preferences, maintenance priorities, and visual considerations before finalizing a recommendation. • Refine the preferred alternative collaboratively with City staff based on performance, cost, and park coordination outcomes. • Incorporate staff feedback and prepare a clear City-endorsed recommendation for presentation to the City Council. • Present the final report and supporting visuals at a City Council meeting to outline the evaluation process, summarize trade-offs, and obtain Council direction to proceed into design. 99 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 10 Purpose ISG will develop complete, biddable, and constructible plans and specifications for the selected lift-station, sanitary, and watermain improvements. This phase will refine the preferred concept into detailed design documents suitable for bidding and construction. Design will align with the City’s standards, MDH, MPCA, and 10 State requirements, and the ongoing Sullivan Lake Park improvements. Key Focus Areas DESIGN KICKOFF + CONFIRMATION • Meet with City Engineering and Public Works staff to confirm the selected alternative, desired equipment preferences, and operational details including pump type, control panels, generator, and SCADA integration. • Establish design parameters for hydraulics, electrical systems, and site grading in coordination with ISG’s structural, electrical, and landscape specialists. • Confirm tie-in locations with the Medtronic redevelopment utilities and verify easement boundaries and alignment consistency. LIFT STATION DESIGN • Prepare structural, mechanical, and electrical design drawings for the new lift station. • Include all necessary features such as wet-well and pump sizing, valve vault, control panel, access hatches, ventilation, and standby generator installation. • Design electrical and PRIMEX SCADA integration for real-time control and communication with the City’s existing system. • Develop plan details for demolition of the existing station and connection to the upgraded forcemain. Deliverables • 60%, 90%, and 100% design submittals with City review meetings • Lift-station structural, mechanical, and electrical plans • Sanitary sewer, forcemain, and watermain plan and profile sheets • Site grading, erosion control, and landscape restoration plans • Technical specifications and bid form • MDH submittal package and coordination log • Final OPCC • Comment-response and QA/QC documentation for each milestone • Bid-ready plan and specification set • Documentation of input received during data collection and the open houses TASK 4: FINAL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 100 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 11 SANITARY + WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS • Finalize design of gravity sewer connection from the Medtronic redevelopment property to the new lift-station site, including manholes, slopes, and access structures. • Design forcemain and appurtenances from the new station to the discharge point. • Complete watermain looping between 51st Avenue and Parkside Lane, with proper valve spacing and fire-flow considerations. • Coordinate with MDH for plan approval and documentation required for the watermain extension. PARK + SITE COORDINATION • Work closely with ISG’s park design team to ensure consistency in grading, screening, and access design. • Incorporate landscape buffer, restoration, and erosion control plans that match the park’s aesthetic and restoration standards. • Coordinate site restoration limits, access routes, and staging areas to minimize park disruption. PERMITTING + AGENCY COORDINATION • Prepare and submit MDH plan review documentation. • Support City staff with any additional regulatory coordination, including for the MPCA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. • Integrate all permit conditions into final plans and specifications. PLAN DEVELOPMENT + QA/QC REVIEWS • Develop progressive plan submittals at 60%, 90%, and 100% completion for City review. • Incorporate staff comments through structured reviews with formal comment-response documentation. • Conduct ISG’s internal QA/QC review prior to final City approval. • Finalize OPCC based on current bid trends and internal benchmarks. BIDDING PHASE COORDINATION • Prepare and assemble the bid-ready plan and specification package using City standard front-end documents. • Post the project for bidding on the City’s preferred digital platform (e.g., QuestCDN). • Respond to contractor questions, issue addenda, and clarify design details in coordination with City staff. • Conduct pre-bid and bid-opening coordination with City representatives. • Prepare a bid tabulation and concise award recommendation memo for City review and Council presentation. • Assist with preparation of Council materials summarizing bid results and construction award recommendation. 101 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 12 Purpose ISG will provide comprehensive construction administration, inspection, and coordination services during the construction of the Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements. ISG will represent the City’s interests in the field by verifying compliance with plans and specifications, maintaining quality and documentation standards, and guiding project delivery that promotes safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption to Sullivan Lake Park and adjacent properties. Key Focus Areas PRE-CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION • Conduct a pre-construction meeting with the City, contractor, PRIMEX (SCADA integrator), and ISG’s park design team to review sequencing, access, safety, and restoration expectations. • Confirm construction staging areas, haul routes, and park user access controls. • Verify all required submittals, schedules, and permits are in place prior to mobilization. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION • Review and process shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs). • Maintain and distribute conformed plan sets as changes or clarifications occur. • Review contractor pay applications and prepare quantity verification and supporting documentation. • Coordinate monthly progress meetings with the City and contractor to discuss schedule, quality, and field issues. • Manage and document change orders, including cost evaluation and City approval support. • Maintain detailed records of communication, testing results, and approvals for final documentation. Deliverables • Pre-construction meeting agenda and summary • Submittal, RFI, and change-order logs • Daily inspection reports with photo documentation • Quantity verification and pay-application summaries • Stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and testing compliance logs • PRIMEX SCADA integration verification record • MDH certification of disinfection and testing • Final inspection punch list and completion certification • As-built record drawings in PDF and CAD formats • Operations and maintenance manuals and startup documentation • Final project summary and warranty inspection report TASK 5: CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES 102 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 13 FIELD INSPECTION + OBSERVATION • Provide on-site inspection during key phases of construction, including: -Lift station excavation, structure installation, and equipment placement -Forcemain and gravity sewer installation and testing -Watermain connection and disinfection coordination with MDH -Site restoration and landscape buffer installation • Verify contractor compliance with plans, technical specifications, and permit requirements. • Maintain daily inspection reports summarizing activities, weather, crew, quantities, and any non-conformance issues. • Provide construction staking for lift-station components, utilities, and restoration limits as needed. • Conduct final walkthroughs and compile punch-list items for corrective action. COORDINATION WITH PARK IMPROVEMENTS • Coordinate construction schedules, access routes, and restoration boundaries with ISG’s Sullivan Lake Park improvement project team to minimize overlap and disruption. • Align turf restoration and landscape work for consistent finish quality and timing. TESTING, DOCUMENTATION, AND CERTIFICATION • Oversee and document all field and laboratory testing such as soil compaction, pressure testing, and electrical start-up. • Provide as-built verification and prepare final record drawings reflecting field changes. • Submit MDH certification of watermain testing and disinfection results. • Maintain permit compliance logs for SWPPP and erosion control measures. 103 Item 10. Project Approach City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 14 PUBLIC + STAFF COMMUNICATION • Provide construction updates bi-weekly to City staff summarizing progress, schedule, and upcoming impacts. • Support City staff in preparing social-media updates or public notices related to park access and utility work. • Maintain proactive communication with nearby residents and park users as needed to minimize disruptions. PROJECT CLOSEOUT SUPPORT • Conduct a final inspection with the City, contractor, and PRIMEX representative to verify substantial completion. • Prepare punch-list documentation and coordinate follow-up work through final acceptance. • Assemble and submit: -Final pay application and retainage release documentation -As-built drawings in PDF and CAD formats with updated elevations and connections -Operations and maintenance manuals for pumps, controls, and generator -Final MDH and SCADA certification documents • Provide a warranty inspection approximately one (1) year after completion to verify performance and restoration durability. • Prepare a final project closeout summary memorandum documenting major milestones, lessons learned, and maintenance recommendations for City records. 104 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 15 SCHEDULE Year 2025 2026 Month Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Proposal Due Contract Negotiation + File Exchange Engineering Report + Capacity Analysis Construction Documents Design Survey + Easement Verification City Council Presentation #1 January 12th, 2026 Stakeholder Engagement MDH Plan Review + Approval Bidding + Award, Council Presentation #2 Schedule Float Construction Management Project Completion ISG proposes to provide the services outlined in our project approach in accordance with the following schedule. Construction Updates (Bi-Weekly/Monthly) 105 Item 10. Schedule City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 16 Applied Technology 4 Architecture 95 Business Development 13 Civil 113 Electrical 15 Environmental 10 Finance + Accounting 19 Geospatial (Land Surveying)30 Growth + Strategy 6 Information Technology 11 Interior Design 29 Landscape Architecture + Planning 22 Marketing 25 Mechanical 23 Project Management 47 Refrigeration 8 Structural 32 Technology 5 Telecommunications 56 Transportation 9 Visualization 4 Water/Wastewater 24 Total Staffing The following professionals can be leveraged to support the successful execution of this project. 106 Item 10. Schedule City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 17 Procedures for Maintaining Schedule ISG adopts the following procedures to maintain schedule compliance and mitigate or navigate unforeseen delays. Early + Regular Schedule Management ISG will work with the City, applicable stakeholders, and any partners to approve a schedule at the start of the project that is inclusive of staff meetings and all major project milestones, from design inception through completion. This will help identify approximate durations of each project phase, ensure efforts stay on track, and provide a means to gauge overall progress and adjust as needed. Regular record keeping, document reviews, file saving, and overall consistency, are paramount to ISG when dealing with complex projects like this and multiple stakeholders. Consistent Communication A critical element to maintaining quality, schedules, and budgets for any project is effective communication. ISG will outline a detailed schedule for developing, reviewing, and approving planning and design documents. We will maintain our schedule and budget control through regular team meetings and status reports, emphasizing a philosophy of no surprises. ISG will provide updates for each project at regular intervals, to keep City staff informed of the progress that is being made. Updates will communicate any information or action items that may be needed from the City staff, helping to keep the project on schedule. Like any utility project in a high-traffic commercial and residential area, keeping the public updated on construction updates and progress is important to keep the project running smoothly. To support community engagement, the team can provide any of the following custom deliverables: • Door Hangers • FAQ Resource Document • Flyers + Handouts • Posters + Yard Signs • Newsletters 107 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 18 QA/QC Practices Maintaining quality deliverables throughout the project is critical to minimize change orders that can extend the project schedule. ISG utilizes the following to promote QA/QC during design: SCOPING EXERCISES A brief preliminary framing exercise with two or more engineers and designers to explore new ideas. Best to complete early in design. CONSULTATIONS A brief call with an expert who is well-versed in this project type. The expert will question the design team on big-picture items. Often done in the concept or preliminary phases. CURSORY REVIEWS A review of the designer’s preliminary plans in CAD. Best done early in design to identify conflicts or missing elements. This includes preliminary construction administrator review. PEER REVIEWS Fresh eyes or the engineer of record (EOR) review the concept, preliminary, or final design checklist and compare with the plans. Best done about two weeks before a deadline. PROJECT CAD REVIEW A review of the civil project and CAD drawing setup, file naming, and structure to ensure consistency for all projects. It is not a design review of the project. Done prior to issuing signed construction drawings. PAGE TURN REVIEWS Fresh eyes or the EOR sits down with the entire design team for a civil- and construction administrator-only page turn. Done one to two weeks before completion of preliminary plans and/or final plans. CALCULATIONS REVIEWS Detailed review of the engineering calculations or models by the EOR or a licensed engineer with a fresh set of eyes. Done during preliminary and final phases. CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS Simple checks find simple mistakes. Find a fresh set of eyes who can review the construction documents through a contractor lens to check for small errors that lead to RFIs. This is best done late in design. SITE WALKS Walk the site with the plan in hand and visually review for potential issues. Note issues and make plan corrections. FINAL REVIEWS Final review of any deliverables by the signing professional (EOR) prior to signature and delivery of the final product. 108 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 19 PROJECT PERSONNEL Team Organization, Responsibilities, and Communication The names of project personnel with their key responsibilities, detailing their roles and duties, for the Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements effort are below. Communication will flow from the City to Jake and Mark. Jake and Mark will lead communication with the in-house specialty personnel noted. Firm Responsibility Engineering Services for Project Design + Construction Jake Guzik, PE Project Manager + Primary Contact Leads all phases of the project, serving as the main liaison between the City and the consultant team. Oversees coordination, communication, and delivery of all project requirements, ensuring compliance with the RFP and adherence to schedule. Mark Onken, PE Civil Design Lead Directs civil engineering design and integrates all design disciplines. Ensures technical accuracy and compliance with City and MDH standards throughout the project. 109 Item 10. Project Personnel City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 20 Michael Novitzki, MBA Client Experience Manager Champion client communication and engagement. Maintain responsiveness to City priorities and supports stakeholder involvement to foster a collaborative project environment. Claire Roth Planning + Community Engagement Lead public outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Facilitate neighborhood meetings and address park impacts and facility screening per RFP requirements. Chad Irvine Process Control Engineer Design and integrates SCADA control systems with PRIMEX. Coordinate with the City Utility Department to deliver reliable and efficient lift station automation. Kyle Hannigan, PLA Landscape Architecture Lead Design landscape buffers and coordinate park improvements. Support integration of utility infrastructure with adjacent park enhancements. Mark Schwanz, PLS Land Survey Lead Manage topographic and boundary survey efforts. Verify easements and delivers precise site data to support design and construction documentation. Lenny Larson, PE Wastewater Engineering Lead Design lift station systems, including pump selection and sanitary flow evaluation. Oversee wastewater infrastructure to meet current and future capacity needs. Stephanie Merdan Permitting Specialist Manage permitting processes and MDH plan reviews. Oversee timelines to uphold regulatory compliance and timely approvals. Jason Burns, PE Structural Engineer Develop structural designs for lift station facilities. Promote safety, durability, and compliance and uphold engineering standards. Luis Swanson GIS Lead Integrate GIS data into planning and design workflows. Oversee utility mapping and coordinate with City-provided GIS resources to create accurate spatial data. Casey Larsen, PE Electrical Design Lead Develop electrical systems for the lift station, including standby generator and power distribution. Uphold compliance with applicable codes and standards. Mitchell Workmon, PLA Park Improvements Liaison Manage Sullivan Lake Park improvements and coordinate closely with project team to align park and utility work. Brady Mensing Construction Administrator Oversee construction-phase activities, including inspections and pay estimates. Align project with plans, specifications, and quality standards. IN-HOUSE SPECIALTY PERSONNEL 110 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 21 St. Louis Park Lift Station Recondition St. Louis Park, MN The City of St. Louis Park engaged ISG to replace and remove Lift Station Number 10 and install a new force main along 34th Street and Xenwood Avenue. After conducting due diligence and a site visit, ISG developed a design that kept the lift station operational during construction while improving safety and access. ISG conducted boundary and topographic surveys, geotechnical coordination, permitting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the MPCA, and collaborated with local control consultants to support smooth project progress. ISG also provided bidding assistance, construction administration, staking, and start-up commissioning to deliver a reliable, high-quality sanitary sewer system. Owner Contact Information Jay Hall Public Works Director 952.924.2557 JHall@stlouisparkmn.gov Austin Holm Utilities Superintendent 952.924.2584 AHolm@StLouisParkMN.gov Sarah Schweiger Engineering Services Manager 952.924.2687 SSchweiger@stlouisparkmn.gov RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 111 Item 10. Relevant Experience City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 22 Lift Station No. 1 Improvements Ruthven, IA The City upgraded its wastewater treatment plant to address inadequate capacity for current flows and loadings. As part of the project, Lift Station No. 1—which collects all sewage from the collection system and conveys it to the plant—was replaced. Flow evaluations showed rates ranging from 260 to 950 GPM, covering low to peak periods and future growth. To meet these demands, a triplex lift station with three submersible pumps on variable frequency drives (VFDs) was installed, allowing two pumps to handle peak flow and one to manage average flow, with the third pump providing redundancy. The new lift station includes three 500 GPM pumps, a 23-foot-deep wetwell, and a valve vault in an adjacent building. Pumps rotate weekly under operator programming, and the system features a new control setup and backup generator. Construction occurred next to the existing lift station to maintain operations until the old unit was demolished. Funded through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan and grant, plus a $460,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, the system has been operational since May 2022. Owner Contact Information Jessica Schneider City Clerk 712.837.5355 cityofruthven@ruthventel.com 112 Item 10. Relevant Experience City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 23 Radio Park Lift Station Storm Lake, IA The City needed to replace a deteriorated and outdated lift station that was essential to its wastewater system. The existing facility had become antiquated in operation, posing reliability and safety concerns for operators. To address these issues, ISG was engaged to provide comprehensive services, including pre-design, design, and construction administration. The project aimed to modernize the infrastructure and promote long-term functionality for the community. ISG’s design process accounted for unique challenges, such as relocating the lift station around an existing radio tower and accommodating significant infiltration and inflow, which required a wide range of flow capabilities. Construction administration during the 2020 pandemic demanded flexibility, particularly in material procurement and adapting electrical and control components to maintain progress. Completed between 2021 and 2022, the project greatly improved operator safety and system reliability, delivering a lasting impact on Storm Lake’s wastewater operations. Owner Contact Information Jorge Tarin Wastewater Treatment Superintendent 712.291.5457 tarin@stormlake.org 113 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights + ISG • Page 24 FEE PROPOSAL 2025 Hourly Billing Rates Jake Guzik, PE Project Manager + Primary Contact $200 Mark Onken, PE Civil Design Lead $180 Michael Novitzki, MBA Client Experience Manager $190 Mark Schwanz, PLS Land Survey Lead $205 Luis Swanson GIS Lead $205 Claire Roth Planning + Community Engagement $145 Lenny Larson, PE Wastewater Engineering Lead $250 Casey Larsen, PE Electrical Design Lead $220 Chad Irvine Process Control Engineer $220 Stephanie Merdan Permitting Specialist $200 Mitchell Workmon, PLA Park Improvements Liaison $190 Kyle Hannigan, PLA Landscape Architecture Lead $170 Jason Burns, PE Structural Engineer $240 Brady Mensing Construction Administrator $155 Not-To-Exceed Cost Phase 1. Design + Construction Documents Tasks 1–4 $90,500 Phase 2. Construction Management Tasks 5 $40,000 ISG proposes to provide the services outlined in this proposal in accordance with the following not-to-exceed compensation amounts. ISG helped the City of Pleasantville with a major watermain improvement project. Their work was timely and accurate, and they held the contractor accountable during construction resulting in a minimal amount of change orders. Their effort on the project was one of the many reasons why the City selected them to be our City Engineer. Shawn Breazeale, Public Works Director City of Pleasantville To support effective cost management, ISG will leverage in-house civil designers, landscape designers, and other support staff to complete drafting and production tasks under the direct supervision of the senior team listed above. 114 Item 10. On January 12, 2017, ISG formally announced its transition of firm ownership to a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). As a multi-disciplinary firm that started 50+ years ago, ISG has since grown to be a Top 500 Design Firm as recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR), a Zweig Group Hot Firm, and Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For, illustrating the progressive increase in talent, expertise, and market share. Business Units Commercial Education Energy Food + Industrial Government + Cultural Healthcare Public Works Residential + Mixed-Use Sports + Recreation Telecommunications + Utilities Transportation Water Locations Arkansas Iowa Minnesota North Carolina Pennsylvania South Dakota Wisconsin 115 Item 10. November 19, 2025 Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. Director of Engineering and Facilities City of Columbia Heights 3989 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 RE: Proposal for Sullivan Lake Utility Improvements – Municipal Project #2608 Dear Ms. Widmer: Bolton & Menk, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal for professional engineering services related to the above referenced project. The project includes a new lift station, along with sanitary sewer and watermain improvements near Sullivan Lake. UNDERSTANDING A summary of the main project components is presented below: Lift Station Site – The existing lift station is proposed to be abandoned. A new lift station will be constructed along 51st Avenue, near the park entrance. Existing Lift Station – The existing lift station was constructed in 1998. More details related to the existing site are included in our December 19, 2024 lift station assessment. The existing lift station, including all components, will be abandoned. Sanitary Sewer Forcemain – A receiving manhole is located in 51st Avenue near the park entrance. Our preliminary analysis indicates the forcemain will be upsized to 6-inch to minimize friction losses, which then allows for smaller pumps to be installed. The existing forcemain will be abandoned. Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main – A gravity main will be installed to convey flows from the existing lift station site to the proposed lift station site. The gravity main will also be extended to the north to convey flows from the Medtronic redevelopment site. Watermain – Watermain will be extended from Parkside Lane to the south property line of the Medtronic redevelopment site. The existing 4” watermain will be replaced from 51st Avenue to Parkside Lane. Landscaping – Landscaping will consist of screening of the lift station from the neighborhood to the east. The screening will be coordinated with the park redevelopment project. Meetings – The following meetings are anticipated to allow for successful completion of the project: · Two meetings with Columbia Heights staff. · Two meetings (presentations) to City Council. 116 Item 10. Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. November 19, 2025 Page 2 · One meeting with the developer of the Medtronic redevelopment site. · One meeting with the park redevelopment engineers. Our proposal is based on the best information available and accounts for minor scope revisions as the project moves forward. WORK PLAN AND APPROACH Our Work Plan includes all known services required to deliver the project. Our services are anticipated to include: Task 1: Project Management, Meetings and Procedural Agency Coordination Meetings (6 Meetings) An initial meeting was held with City staff to discuss the proposal requirements. Additional meetings are anticipated as described below: City of Columbia Heights (Two Meetings) Two meetings are anticipated with City of Columbia heights staff. These meetings will discuss findings, issues, needs, and schedule to keep the project progressing. Adjacent Projects (Two Meetings) Meetings will be held with the engineers and/or landscape architects who are leading the Sullivan Lake Park improvements. The meeting will be held to gather information related to the landscape screening for the lift station site, along with schedule and general project information. A meeting will be held with the developers of the Medtronic redevelopment project to determine locations for the public utilities. City Council (Two Presentations) The presentations will be as-needed for the project. Meeting Exhibits and Documents We will prepare all necessary layouts, handouts, etc. for each meeting. These are anticipated to include conceptual design layouts, final design layouts, schedule updates, cost spreadsheets and other materials needed throughout project delivery. We will also make graphics available for use on the City website. Task 2: Data Collection, Analysis and Review Topographic Survey We will complete a topographic survey of the area for use in the analysis and design. A boundary determination will be completed to allow for an understanding of the location of property lines in the area. Lift Station Analysis Three separate configurations will be analyzed for the lift station: · A wetwell with suction pumps, · A wetwell/drywell configuration, and · A wetwell with submersible pumps. 117 Item 10. Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. November 19, 2025 Page 3 The primary goals of the preliminary analysis are: · Finalize equipment needs, · Develop a site plan for the new facilities, and · Develop budgetary costs for the improvements. For our analysis, we will review: · Flow data and head conditions to allow for pump sizing, · Electrical, control and SCADA requirements, · Lift station site area requirements based on the findings above, and · Piping review of gravity sewer to the new lift station location and forcemain from the new lift station location. After completion of the review, we will prepare a memo detailing our findings. The memo will include recommendations for: · Equipment such as pumps (manufacturer and model), piping, valves, fittings, housings, generator size, generator manufacturer, controls, and SCADA, · Site layouts (up to two options), · Land/easement requirements, · Budgetary costs of improvements, and · Figures as appropriate. Forcemain Analysis The primary goals of the preliminary analysis are: · Based on the lift station analysis, we will determine the size of forcemain required, · Analyze potential location for a new forcemain, · Provide an understanding of land requirements for the new forcemain, and · Develop budgetary costs for the improvements. Watermain Analysis We will finalize the location of the watermain extension. Electrical and Controls We are proposing to utilize Design Tree for this portion of the work. We have completed numerous projects with Design Tree, including the Pump Station No. 3 rehabilitation in Columbia Heights. Design Tree will coordinate with the City Utility Department and also with PRIMEX for SCADA related tasks. Geotechnical Review An analysis has been completed by the City. We will review the results of the analysis and incorporate the recommendations into he project design. Feasibility Study The results of our findings will be included in a feasibility report. The feasibility report is anticipated to include: · Descriptions of improvements, 118 Item 10. Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. November 19, 2025 Page 4 · Discussions of alternatives reviewed, and · Estimated improvement costs. Task 3: Construction Documents Construction Plans and Specifications The Bolton & Menk team will provide the City of Columbia Heights with final construction plans and special provisions for review. Bolton & Menk will incorporate all City comments prior to completing final plans and special provisions for bidding. Final Cost Estimate An updated engineer’s cost estimate will be prepared upon completion of final design. NPDES/SDS Permit Application We anticipate the need for an NPDES permit, as the area of impact will be greater than one acre. We will incorporate a SWPPP into the project plans. The specifications will require the contractor to obtain the NPDES permit. MPCA/MCES We will complete the permits required from the MPCA or MCES to account for the increased flow from the area. Minnesota Department of Health We will complete this permit associated with the watermain extension. Watershed District No watershed permits are anticipated for the project. Task 4: Bidding Phase Services Coordinate Solicitation of Bids We will prepare and submit the Advertisements for Bid for the appropriate publications and upload the bidding documents onto Quest CDN. Pre-Bid Conference None anticipated. Bidding Questions We will be available throughout the Bidding Phase of the project to answer questions from potential Bidders as they arise. Addenda We will prepare Addenda for the project during the Bidding Phase, if required. This will include preparing revisions to plans and specifications to include with the Addenda. Bid Opening and Bid Tab Bolton & Menk will attend and help facilitate the bid opening and will tabulate the bids. 119 Item 10. Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. November 19, 2025 Page 5 Review Bids and Bidders Bolton & Menk will review the bids to verify accuracy and validity. Recommendation of Award Bolton & Menk will recommend an award based on the review of the bids. Task 5: Construction Services Contract Preparation Bolton & Menk will prepare the Notice of Award, Contracts, Notice to Proceed, and sets of contract documents (plans, contracts, specifications) for the City and Contractor. Pre-Construction Meeting We will manage the preconstruction meeting process. Bolton & Menk will prepare an agenda of construction related topics for this meeting and will lead the meeting to ensure that project requirements are understood and that the project commences in a manner that is consistent with City practices. Shop Drawing / Submittal Review Bolton & Menk will review all shop drawings and project related submittals prior to the start of construction. We will work with the Contractor to review construction related material shop drawings and traffic control plans to ensure that they comply with project specifications. Construction Inspection & Administration Bolton & Menk will provide construction inspection services as needed to oversee and manage critical operations of the construction process. We have assumed full-time construction inspection will be required for four (4) weeks during pipe installation and major construction activities, with an additional (4) equivalent weeks of part-time inspection required to complete the remaining portion of the work. We assume City staff will lead the public outreach effort. We will assist with outreach, as needed. Our inspector will ensure that the project is constructed per project specifications and will be responsible for documenting construction-related costs associated with the project that will be utilized when creating payment vouchers to the Contractor. During construction we will inspect the project site and document punch-list related items that need to be completed by the contractor before concluding their work. We will work with the contractor to ensure that any repairs are made in a timely and quality manner per the project specifications. Will provide construction administration services needed to lead the construction activities. Our project manager will work with the City and Bolton & Menk’s construction inspector to answer project-related questions that arise during construction and lead on-site construction meetings. We will also prepare pay applications that will be submitted to the City for construction-related payments. Our team will assist with project start up and training during the final phases of construction. Record Drawings Bolton and Menk will complete record drawings based on city records and as-built information. 120 Item 10. Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. November 19, 2025 Page 6 Project Closeout Time has been allocated for working with the contractor to secure close-out paperwork and to make a final payment on this project. Bolton and Menk will be responsible for working with the Contractor to acquire this information and will review all documents for compliance prior to submittal of the final project payment to the Contractor. Construction Materials Testing We anticipate utilizing Braun Intertec for materials testing. Testing will be required to review trench compaction, along with reviewing work related to the pavement construction and reconstruction efforts. Electrical and Controls We will continue to utilize Design Tree for this portion of the work, as they led the design process related to electrical and controls. PERSONNEL The primary staff associated with the project will include the following: Kevin Kielb, P.E. – Kevin will be responsible for the overall management of the services. Zach Lingl, P.E. – Zach will oversee the site civil portion of the work and will coordinate the preparation of the feasibility report, construction documents and will remain involved through the construction phase of the project. Andy Hill, P.L.S. – Andy will coordinate the preliminary survey along with construction staking for the project. Kaija Ornes-Ward, P.E. – Kaija will complete the lift station portion of the services, including lift station analysis, pump sizing and selection and forcemain sizing. Our project team has successfully delivered lift station projects in the cities of Ramsey, Fridley, and Brooklyn Center. Additionally, Kevin, Zach, and Andy have been involved with project delivery within Columbia Heights over the past 10 years on project such as the Central Avenue Manhole Replacement project, the 40th Avenue Manhole Replacement project, the 53rd Avenue Turnabout, and the Sullivan Lake Area Utility Analyses. We also have assisted the City with project surveying, CAD utilization and other miscellaneous tasks as they have arisen. Contact information for the similar lift station projects are as follows: Bruce Westby, P.E. City of Ramsey City Engineer/Public Works Director bwestby@cityoframsey.com Brandon Brodhag, PE City of Fridley Assistant City Engineer Brandon.Brodhag@FridleyMN.gov 121 Item 10. Rochelle Widmer, P.E., M.S. November 19, 2025 Page 7 Michael Weber City of Brooklyn Center Public Utilities Supervisor mweber@brooklyncentermn.gov SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION Project Schedule We understand the City desires a middle or end of summer construction completion for the project. Final completion may be delayed due to generator delivery schedules. We believe the remaining portions of the work can be completed by the desired timeframe. Our schedule will include the following items and generalized time periods. · Surveying and base map preparation will be completed in December of 2025. · Feasibility report, including lift station selection will be completed in January of 2026. · Final Design will be completed in February of 2026. · Bidding and contract award will occur in March and April of 2026. · Construction will start in May of 2026. · Construction completion in July or August of 2027. Items such as City Council presentations, the public open house, and permitting will be completed as key documents become available during the design process. Compensation We have included a spreadsheet detailing our hours and not-to-exceed fees associated with completing the tasks described in this proposal. Design fees are proposed at a Not-to-Exceed amount of $91,449.00. Construction related fees are proposed at a Not-to-Exceed amount of $105,046.00. We have not included fees associated with permit submittals, as these are an unknown at this time. We will invoice the City directly for these fees. The detailed estimate is attached to this letter and includes the hourly rates for the personnel that will deliver this project for the City. We have also included our standard rate sheet for review. If there are any questions related to this proposal, please call me at (651) 968-7760. Sincerely, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Kevin P. Kielb, P.E. Project Manager ATTACHMENTS Fee Spreadsheet Rate Sheet 122 Item 10. CL I E N T : Ci t y o f C o l u m b i a H e i g h t s PR O J E C T : S u l l i v a n L a k e U t i l i t y I m p r o v e m e n t s , P r o j e c t # 2 6 0 8 TA S K N O . W O R K T A S K D E S C R I P T I O N Project Manager Project Engineer Environmental Task Project Manager Environmental Engineer Licensed Land Surveyor Survey Crew EIT / CAD / GIS Technician Clerical To t a l Ho u r s To t a l F e e s Pe r s o n n e l - - - > Ki e l b L i n g l H u m b u r g O r n e s - W a r d H i l l S u r v e y C r e w S t a f f O g r e n 1 Pr o j e c t M a n a g e m e n t , M e e t i n g s a n d P r o c e d u r a l 6 1 6 2 1 0 34 $6 , 5 8 0 . 0 0 2 Da t a C o l l e c t i o n , R e v i e w a n d A n a l y s e s 2 6 4 4 4 0 8 6 4 $1 2 , 1 5 2 . 0 0 3 Pr e l i m i n a r y D e s i g n & E n g i n e e r i n g R e p o r t 1 2 1 6 8 3 8 1 6 6 9 6 $1 7 , 2 5 4 . 0 0 4 De s i g n & C o n s t r u c t i o n D o c u m e n t s 1 2 6 4 1 2 4 0 1 2 4 2 5 2 $4 3 , 9 3 2 . 0 0 5 Bi d d i n g P h a s e S e r v i c e s 2 6 4 4 6 2 2 $3 , 5 5 6 . 0 0 TO T A L B A S E H O U R S 34 1 0 8 2 2 9 6 4 4 0 1 5 2 1 2 4 6 8 SU B T O T A L $7 , 9 2 2 . 0 0 $ 2 0 , 4 1 2 . 0 0 $ 4 , 4 8 8 . 0 0 $ 1 6 , 8 0 0 . 0 0 $ 7 8 8 . 0 0 $ 7 , 8 0 0 .0 0 $ 2 4 , 0 1 6 . 0 0 $ 1 , 2 4 8 . 0 0 BA S E D E S I G N L A B O R C O S T S $8 3 , 4 7 4 . 0 0 Su b - C o n s u l t a n t F e a s i b i l i t y & D e s i g n F e e s ( E l e c t r i c a l a n d C o n t r o l s ) $7 , 9 7 5 . 0 0 $9 1 , 4 4 9 . 0 0 6 Co n s t r u c t i o n M a n a g e m e n t & I n s p e c t i o n 6 4 2 8 4 2 3 2 0 4 4 2 2 $6 9 , 2 9 4 . 0 0 7 Co n s t r u c t i o n S t a k i n g 2 4 2 8 3 4 $5 , 5 9 8 . 0 0 8 Cl o s e o u t a n d R e c o r d D r a w i n g s 6 2 1 0 1 6 3 4 $6 , 0 0 6 . 0 0 TO T A L B A S E H O U R S 6 4 8 8 4 2 4 1 4 3 6 4 4 4 9 0 AV E R A G E H O U R L Y R A T E $2 3 3 . 0 0 $ 1 8 9 . 0 0 $ 2 0 4 . 0 0 $ 1 7 5 . 0 0 $ 1 9 7 . 0 0 $ 1 9 5 . 0 0 $ 1 5 8 . 0 0 $ 1 04 . 0 0 SU B T O T A L $1 , 3 9 8 . 0 0 $ 9 , 0 7 2 . 0 0 $ 1 , 6 3 2 . 0 0 $ 7 , 3 5 0 . 0 0 $ 7 8 8 . 0 0 $ 2 , 7 3 0 . 0 0 $ 5 7 , 5 1 2 . 0 0 $ 4 1 6 . 0 0 BA S E C O N S T R U C T I O N L A B O R C O S T S $8 0 , 8 9 8 . 0 0 Su b - C o n s u l t a n t C o n s t r u c t i o n F e e s ( M a t e r i a l s T e s t i n g ) $2 2 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Su b - C o n s u l t a n t C o n s t r u c t i o n F e e s ( E l e c t r i c a l a n d C o nt r o l s ) $1 , 6 5 0 . 0 0 $1 0 5 , 0 4 8 . 0 0 $1 9 6 , 4 9 7 . 0 0 TO T A L P R O J E C T F E E SU M M A R Y O F H O U R S A N D F E E S TO T A L P R E L I M I N A R Y D E S I G N & C O N S T R U C T I O N D O C U M E N T S F EE TO T A L C O N S T R U C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T F E E 123 Item 10. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. The following fee schedule is based upon competent, responsible professional services and is the minimum, below which adequate professional standards cannot be maintained. It is, therefore, to the advantage of both the professional and the client that fees be commensurate with the service rendered. Charges are based on hours spent at hourly rates in effect for the individuals performing the work. The hourly rates for principals and members of the staff vary according to skill and experience. The current specific billing rate for any individual can be provided upon request. The fee schedule shall apply for the period through December 31, 2025. These rates may be adjusted annually thereafter to account for changed labor costs, inflation, or changed overhead conditions. These rates include labor, general business, and other normal and customary expenses associated with operating a professional business. For projects with typical expenses and unless otherwise agreed, the above rates include vehicle and personal expenses, mileage, telephone, survey stakes, and routine expendable supplies; no separate charges will be made for these activities and materials. Expenses beyond typical project expenses, non-routine expenses, and expenses beyond the agreed scope of services, such as out of town travel expenses, long travel distances, large quantities of prints, extra report copies, outsourced graphics and photographic reproductions, document recording fees, outside professional and technical assistance, and other items of this general nature will be invoiced separately. Rates and charges do not include sales tax, if applicable. 1 No separate charges will be made for GPS or robotic total stations on Bolton & Menk, Inc. survey assignments; the cost of this equipment is included in the rates for survey technicians. *Specialized role not classified above otherwise. **Highly specialized and industry expertise unique to the market or area of discipline. Employee Classification 2025 Hourly Billing Rates Graduate Engineer $125-185 Design Engineer $125-196 Project Engineer $145-215 Senior Project Engineer $160-215 Project Manager $135-240 Senior Project Manager $188-273 Architect $186-267 Planner $125-168 Senior Planner $170-228 Landscape Designer $98-196 Landscape Architect $148-176 Senior Landscape Architect $160-268 Survey Technician1 $90-196 Graduate Surveyor $122-190 Licensed Project Surveyor $180-225 Technician $75-182 Senior Technician $125-212 Construction Manager $130-225 Administrative/Corporate Specialists $68-175 Specialist*$100-230 Practice Expert**$145-363 Principal**$175-316 Senior Principal**$218-333 GPS/Robotic Survey Equipment1 NO CHARGE CAD/Computer Usage NO CHARGE Routine Office Supplies NO CHARGE Routine Photo Copying/Reproduction NO CHARGE Field Supplies/Survey Stakes & Equipment NO CHARGE Mileage NO CHARGE 2025 SCHEDULE OF FEES 124 Item 10. ITEM: License Agenda. DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Sarah LaVoie / December 3, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND Attached is the business license agenda for December 8, 2025, City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for: 2025 and 2026 contractor licenses, 2026 tree licenses, and 2026 business licenses: tobacco and fuel. At the top of the license agenda there is a phrase stating "*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application", noting that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the items are approved as listed. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to approve the items listed on the business license agenda for December 8, 2025, as presented. ATTACHMENT(S) 12/08/2025 License Table CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE 12/08/2025 125 Item 11. TO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 8TH 2025 *Signed Waiver Form accompanied application CONTRACTOR/ TREE LICENSES 2025/2026 *PROFFESSIONAL MECHANICAL SERVICES 2025 19640 200TH AVE NW BIG LAKE MN 55309 $80 *VEIT 2026 14000 VEIT PLACE ROGERS MN 55374 $80 *AUSTINS TREE AND LANDSCAPING 2026 PO BOX 120542 NEW BRIGHTON MN 55112 $80 *FA BARTLETT TREE 2026 5558 SMETANA DR MINNETONKA MN 55343 $80 *SUPERIOR HEATING AND AIR 2025 3731 THURSTON AVE #108 ANOKA MN 55303 $80 *ARBOR TREE 2026 7300 NOBLE AVE BROOKLYN PARK MN 55443 $80 BUSINESS LICENSES 2026 *HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES (FUEL) 4259 CENTRAL AVE NE COLUMBIA HEIGTHS MN 55421 $380 *HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES (TOBACCO) 4259 CENTRAL AVE NE COLUMBIA HEIGTHS MN 55421 $500 126 Item 11. ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Brad Roddy / December 8, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND: Consideration of approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for December 8, 2025, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for December 8, 2025, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. ATTACHMENT: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 12-8-25 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8, 2025 127 Item 12. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval 12/8/25: LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION Chhuon, Kim Song 16347 Londelius Street North Hills, CA 91343 3909 2nd St NE 25-0009263 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Contreras Carrillo, Jorge 8176 Zenith Court North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 4247 2nd St NE 4249 2nd St NE 25-0008744 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $450.00 Wilson, Kelly Belden River Properties/Real Estate 12301 Central Avenue NE#101 Blaine, MN 55434 4721 5th St NE 25-0009185 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 *New License Yuquilima, Cristian 4952 4th Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4136 Madison St NE 25-0009336 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 12/2/2025 10:19 Page 1 of 1 128 Item 12. ITEM: Review of Bills. DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: December 8th, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity X High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone X Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking X Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND The Finance Department prepares a list of all payments made for approval of the Council. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve payments since previous City Council Meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,615,028.24. ATTACHMENT(S) List of Claims CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8TH, 2025 129 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 1,060.50 220043105MED DIRECTORSHIP Q4 1025-1225ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMSCI00075164205073MAIN11/20/2025 1,060.50 220043105MED DIRECTORSHIP Q3 0725-0925CI00070742 2,121.00 CHECK MAIN 205073 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 270.35 210042172JACKET, SHIRT, SWEATER, PATCHES, EMBROIDERYASPEN MILLS, INC.364746205075MAIN11/20/2025 93.10 210042172PATCHES364771 223.98 210042172FLEXHEAT SHIRTS, PATCHES364489 199.95 210042172BOOTS364614 787.38 CHECK MAIN 205075 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 325.00 220043050HEADSHOTS, GROUP SHOTS, ONLINE GALLERY, EDITINGBEN SAEFKE PHOTOGRAPHY670205076MAIN11/20/2025 2,319.60 210042171QUIKCLOT HEMOSTATIC GAUZE BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC85957527205077MAIN11/20/2025 1,072.50 210043050EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUNDCARDINAL INVESTIGATIONSCHPD25-10205079MAIN11/20/2025 169.85 920043810SOLAR POWERCARLSON COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC19399205080*#MAIN11/20/2025 60.44 1940438306403204114-3CENTERPOINT ENERGY6403204114-3205081*#MAIN11/20/2025 99.43 2100438308268239-48268239-4 99.43 2200438308268239-48268239-4 17.00 5200438305467671-35467671-3 23.77 5200438305452216-45452216-4 24.71 52004383010802324-310802324-3 324.78 CHECK MAIN 205081 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 36.62 520044020MOPS JPM 111125CINTAS INC4249383017205082MAIN11/20/2025 66.00 512944020BEER LINE CLEANING 1125CLEAN BEVERAGE LINE25-HALL-11205084MAIN11/20/2025 1,299.23 512943810SOLAR POWERCORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR19400205085*#MAIN11/20/2025 2,500.00 000022010RETURN OF HYDRANT DEPOSITDT-6 CONSTRUCTIONHYDRANT 4-3-25205086*MAIN11/20/2025 260.77 220042171CARABINERSFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES21610205088MAIN11/20/2025 3,230.00 210044030POWERPLUS INVESTIGATION SYSTEM 2026LEADSONLINE LLC421731205093MAIN11/20/2025 43.73 512942171TOWELS, BOWEL BRUSH, MAGIC ERASERMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY39663205099MAIN11/20/2025 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-TRUNK OR TREATON SITE SANITATION INC0001975867205105*MAIN11/20/2025 130 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-OSTRANDER0001977405 146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN 0001977404 146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0001977402 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0001977401 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-KEYES0001977400 (55.50)520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0001972355 532.50 CHECK MAIN 205105 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 478.31 210043810SOLAR POWERONSITE PARTNERS PROJECTCO, LLCINV-1265205106*#MAIN11/20/2025 478.31 220043810SOLAR POWERINV-1265 956.62 CHECK MAIN 205106 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 2,250.00 500144330SOFTBALL DOME 011026-022826PC FASTPITCH BOOSTERS111225205107MAIN11/20/2025 20.00 310043250DATA PLAN 1025PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-2008722205108*#MAIN11/20/2025 320.00 312143250DATA PLAN 1025IN200-2008722 20.00 317043211DATA PLAN 1025IN200-2008722 240.00 520043250DATA PLAN 1025IN200-2008722 40.00 610243211DATA PLAN 1025IN200-2008722 640.00 CHECK MAIN 205108 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,207.05 512942171BAGS, CUPS, PAPER PRODUCTS, CLEANERTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC1061727205109MAIN11/20/2025 (36.92)00002081051-4436024-5XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1228014362205112*#MAIN11/20/2025 (5.49)00002081051-0014068181-71228109729 9.95 22004381051-4217828-31229384155 9.95 22004381051-4217828-31229384155 11.48 22004381051-4217828-31229384155 16.66 22004381051-4217828-31229384155 11.17 31604381051-4174399-11227302793 11.18 31604381051-4941920-11227303820 193.35 31604381051-7867659-81228044866 28.02 31604381051-7867950-21228039074 114.04 31604381051-0014819919-21228130581 197.22 51294381051-4697130-61228006488 11.07 52004381051-9597586-91228057727 126.08 52004381051-0010057576-71228664196 41.14 52004381051-0011039127-71228079021 203.18 52004381051-8042065-31228241377 74.25 52004381051-0012266105-31228097779 131 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 1,016.33 CHECK MAIN 205112 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,094.00 000020810OCTOBER SALES/USE TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-005-725-6642555(E)MAIN11/20/2025 9.00 000020815OCTOBER SALES/USE TAX0-005-725-664 1,103.00 CHECK MAIN 2555(E) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 264.80 194042175FILTER EXCHANGE 102925FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICEMN-7900432562(A)MAIN11/20/2025 1,470.92 220043050TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER REPAIRMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCW075272564(A)*MAIN11/20/2025 95.40 512943050PEST CONTROL-JPM 111124ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4298006205115MAIN11/27/2025 6,510.73 3100440002025 CRACK SEALINGALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY INC13736205116MAIN11/27/2025 37.50 210043250BROADBAND CONN 1125ANOKA COUNTYB251112G205118*#MAIN11/27/2025 37.50 220043250BROADBAND CONN 1125B251112G 18.75 310043250BROADBAND CONN 1125B251112G 3.75 312143250BROADBAND CONN 1125B251112G 3.75 520043250BROADBAND CONN 1125B251112G 101.25 CHECK MAIN 205118 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 396.80 210042172PANTS, JACKETS, PATCHESASPEN MILLS, INC.364905205119MAIN11/27/2025 69.99 210042172GLOVES364909 41.90 210042172BELT, TIE365207 83.90 210042172BELT, TIE, PATCHES, EMBROIDERY365206 189.95 210042172BOOTS365151 782.54 CHECK MAIN 205119 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 0.31 000020810REFUND DAMAGE & SECURITY DEPOSITAYALA/GUILLERMO111525205120MAIN11/27/2025 60.12 000020810REFUND DAMAGE & SECURITY DEPOSIT111525 739.88 000034781REFUND DAMAGE & SECURITY DEPOSIT111525 3.71 000034781REFUND DAMAGE & SECURITY DEPOSIT111525 804.02 CHECK MAIN 205120 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 10,500.00 210043050EMBEDDED MENTAL HEALTH SVCS 1025CANVAS HEALTH INCINV004367205124MAIN11/27/2025 6,145.60 312142161DE-ICING SALTCARGILL, INCORPORATED2911529276205125MAIN11/27/2025 65.00 5129438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5205126*#MAIN11/27/2025 132 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 49.83 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5 26.66 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5 34.36 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5 23.77 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5 22.79 5200438308000014661-58000014661-5 481.02 9200438308000014661-58000014661-5 703.43 CHECK MAIN 205126 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 90.81 210044020FRESH AIR, TOWELS, RUGS 11325CINTAS INC4249712314205127*#MAIN11/27/2025 41.31 220044020FRESH AIR, TOWELS, RUGS 113254249712314 36.62 512944020MOPS JPM 1118254250159058 168.74 CHECK MAIN 205127 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 679.41 312142160ASPHALT MIX-11CITY OF ST PAULIN63740205128MAIN11/27/2025 3,887.74 312142160ASPHALT MIX-11IN63873 4,567.15 CHECK MAIN 205128 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: ** VOIDED **TRENCH PVC CONDUIT COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO2534595.01205129MAIN11/27/2025 23.16 111043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 32.43 132043250111525 934571297256401160 50.96 151043250111525 934571297256401160 4.63 194043250111525 934571297256401160 13.91 210043250110325 8772105050213657110325 129.72 210043250111525 934571297256401160 115.82 220043250111525 934571297256401160 60.23 310043250111525 934571297256401160 18.53 312143250111525 934571297256401160 9.27 500043250111525 934571297256401160 32.43 512943250111525 934571297256401160 9.27 520043250111525 934571297256401160 500.36 CHECK MAIN 205130 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 586.18 220044000DRAIN VALVE, THERMOACTUATORDARLINGS SALES & SERVICE106315205132MAIN11/27/2025 69.59 151042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICEDELL MARKETING LP10847280469205134*#MAIN11/27/2025 1,048.72 151042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 3,220.51 310042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 69.59 310042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 133 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 4,408.41 CHECK MAIN 205134 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 195.00 317042171NO PARKING SIGNSEARL F ANDERSEN INC0141307-IN205135*#MAIN11/27/2025 328.93 210042171SINGLE USE SWAB COLLECTION KITSEVIDENT, INC. 251267A205138MAIN11/27/2025 19.22 610242171HEX BUSHINGGOODIN CO INC1536415-00205143MAIN11/27/2025 59.98 520042171TIRE STEEL HUBHARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS1B55BB6B205146MAIN11/27/2025 516.00 316042171LED BULBS, BANDING STRAPSHOLIDAY OUTDOOR DECORINV21879205149MAIN11/27/2025 54.13 520042171FLEX SEAL, BRUSHES, RAGSHOME DEPOT #28029010081205150MAIN11/27/2025 11.47 520042171WASHERS & HEX NUT1224792 50.06 520042171WOOD HANDLE, RAGS, FLEX SEAL923362 37.11 5200421711X1 PIPE, AA BATTERIES, AAA BATTERIES15619 (2.79)5200421711X1 PIPE, AA BATTERIES, AAA BATTERIES15619 (54.13)520042171RTN FLEX SEAL, BRUSHES, RAGS9233361 95.85 CHECK MAIN 205150 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,800.00 210043105REFRESH SESSIONSHOUSE OF STRENGTHCHPDFYF-0001205151MAIN11/27/2025 1.91 151042000CALCULATOR RIBBONINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLCIN4980033205152*#MAIN11/27/2025 9.88 312142000COPY PAPERIN4984150 9.90 520042000COPY PAPERIN4984150 21.69 CHECK MAIN 205152 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 359.00 210043050MAINTENANCE TREADMILL, ROWER, ELLIPTICAL, STAIR CLIMBERJOHNSON FITNESS & WELLNESS22-046250205154MAIN11/27/2025 1,130.40 210043250TRANSLATION SVCS 1025LIONBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC77219205156MAIN11/27/2025 403.41 210044020REPAIR DOOR CARD READERS-PSBLVC COMPANIES INC182745205158#MAIN11/27/2025 403.41 220044020REPAIR DOOR CARD READERS-PSB182745 806.82 CHECK MAIN 205158 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,300.00 210043050PS ASSESSMENTS. PERSONAL EVALUATIONMARTIN-MCALLISTER INC17131205159MAIN11/27/2025 1,800.00 210043050PS ASSESSMENTS. PERSONAL EVALUATION17131 3,100.00 CHECK MAIN 205159 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 3.99 210042010COMPRESSION CAPSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY39900205162#MAIN11/27/2025 134 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 4.00 220042010COMPRESSION CAPS39900 70.18 220042171GEAR TIES, PAPER PLATES, PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS40422 1.27 312142010POLY PIPE ELBOW39967 71.94 520042171ANTIFREEZE, 12V BATTERIES39475 33.60 520042171ANTIFREEZE39392 6.99 520042171AAA BATTERIES39395 191.97 CHECK MAIN 205162 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,310.00 210043105PIT HYBRID DRIVING COURSEMN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH337900-12352205167MAIN11/27/2025 114.00 220043050MEDICAL EVALSPERFORMANCE PLUS LLC111230205172MAIN11/27/2025 (5.69)000020815102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 6.09 111043210102625 - 10013121992896672 13.63 132043210102625 - 10013121992896672 34.18 151043210102625 - 10013121992896672 11.60 194043210102625 - 10013121992896672 74.74 210043210102625 - 10013121992896672 26.44 220043210102625 - 10013121992896672 57.05 310043210102625 - 10013121992896672 4.82 312143210102625 - 10013121992896672 33.21 500043210102625 - 10013121992896672 1.38 512943210102625 - 10013121992896672 1.33 520043210102625 - 10013121992896672 235.53 920043210103125 -10010429992897567 494.31 CHECK MAIN 205173 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 180.00 504043050ACTIVE AGERS 100125-102925SCHAFFER/PATRICIA ANNETTE111925205178MAIN11/27/2025 77.51 210044020PREVENT MAINT 1125-PSB SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC4607281141205179*#MAIN11/27/2025 77.51 220044020PREVENT MAINT 1125-PSB 4607281141 83.34 512944020PREVENT MAINT 1025 JPM4607295531 238.36 CHECK MAIN 205179 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 74.74 194042171COMPOSTABLE CUPS, NAPKINSSTAPLES ADVANTAGE6045930971205183MAIN11/27/2025 97.98 210042172SUSPENDERSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1793992205185MAIN11/27/2025 25.98 210042172SHIRT, SHORTSI1793656 123.96 CHECK MAIN 205185 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 260.00 312144300DUMP RUBBLE 1025SUPERIOR SAND AND GRAVEL, INC.39656205186MAIN11/27/2025 135 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 203.39 210044000EXT HANDICAPPED DOOR SERVICE AND PARTSTEE JAY NORTH INC54573205187#MAIN11/27/2025 203.40 220044000EXT HANDICAPPED DOOR SERVICE AND PARTS54573 406.79 CHECK MAIN 205187 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 909.93 520042161HERBICIDE, TURF PAINT, CHEM STICK, GLOVES, DEFOAMERTESSMAN COS421487-IN205189MAIN11/27/2025 253.78 520042171HERBICIDE, TURF PAINT, CHEM STICK, GLOVES, DEFOAMERS421487-IN 1,163.71 CHECK MAIN 205189 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 230.81 512942171SOAP, TOWELS, FORKS, SPOONSTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC1062487205191MAIN11/27/2025 66.72 210043810SOLAR POWERUMBRA SOLAR FUND LLC26-000577205193#MAIN11/27/2025 57.39 210043810SOLAR POWER26-000581 48.98 210043810SOLAR POWER26-000585 66.72 220043810SOLAR POWER26-000577 57.39 220043810SOLAR POWER26-000581 48.98 220043810SOLAR POWER26-000585 346.18 CHECK MAIN 205193 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: (4.50)312142171SEALANT WHITE CAP, LP50033730259205198MAIN11/27/2025 304.20 312142171SEALANT 50033730259 299.70 CHECK MAIN 205198 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: (103.97)00002081051-8335213-4XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1231534899205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 11.56 31214381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 81.03 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 111.78 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 35.92 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 13,471.92 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 56.46 52004381051-7654903-41230713052 (1.99)52004381051-7654903-41230713052 150.19 52004381051-7654903-41230713052 (15.35)52004381051-7654903-41230713052 21.99 52004381051-5950185-01229857945 116.27 52004381051-5950185-01229857945 11.56 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 38.81 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 80.99 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 136 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 8/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 50.99 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 94.15 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 36.15 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 8.69 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 44.69 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 201.22 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 10.24 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 53.39 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 22.55 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 29.84 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 14,619.08 CHECK MAIN 205200 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 3,455.00 520044020TRENCH PVC CONDUIT COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO2534595.01205202MAIN11/27/2025 (5.29)000020815111225 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01105128002572(A)*#MAIN11/27/2025 212.09 210042175COFFEE SUPPLIES 111725FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICEMN-8518102579(A)*#MAIN11/27/2025 212.09 220042175COFFEE SUPPLIES 111725MN-851810 424.18 CHECK MAIN 2579(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 142.52 210043810SOLAR POWERHINTERLAND CSG, LLCSP-035-0003502580(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 142.53 220043810SOLAR POWERSP-035-000350 285.05 CHECK MAIN 2580(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 138.17 210043810SOLAR POWERMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS IV LLCSP-151-0002742582(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 121.87 210043810SOLAR POWERSP-150-000274 138.18 220043810SOLAR POWERSP-151-000274 121.88 220043810SOLAR POWERSP-150-000274 520.10 CHECK MAIN 2582(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 59.31 920043810SOLAR POWERMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLCSP-001-0004152583(A)MAIN11/27/2025 93,096.34 Total for fund 101 GENERAL 137 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 9/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 201 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS 162.99 000032192REFUND - CORRECTED PERMIT 2025-1358BLACK LADDER RESTORATION LLC2025-01358205122MAIN11/27/2025 13.90 240043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 69.59 240042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICEDELL MARKETING LP10847280469205134*#MAIN11/27/2025 186.46 240042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 1,937.26 240042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 2,193.31 CHECK MAIN 205134 TOTAL FOR FUND 201: 64.90 240043500PHN DEC 2 FINAL PLAT 716 39TH 111425ECM PUBLISHERS INC1074053205136MAIN11/27/2025 180.00 000032181PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0925-1025HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC.025-029-3205148MAIN11/27/2025 60.00 000032181PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0925-1025025-029-3 240.00 CHECK MAIN 205148 TOTAL FOR FUND 201: 15.45 240043210102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 2,690.55 Total for fund 201 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS 138 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 10/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION 24.99 631442000ENDORSEMENT STAMPOFFICE DEPOT441515494001205104MAIN11/20/2025 23.16 631443250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 680.00 631443050EDA PURCHASE OF 4510 TAYLOR STKUTAK ROCK LLP3628650205155MAIN11/27/2025 26.74 631443210102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 15.71 631443210102625 - 10013121992896672 42.45 CHECK MAIN 205173 TOTAL FOR FUND 204: 770.60 Total for fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION 139 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 11/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE 47.47 31904381051-9893848-4XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1228056758205112*#MAIN11/20/2025 183.42 31904381051-0011980129-41228100094 230.89 CHECK MAIN 205112 TOTAL FOR FUND 212: 228.95 319042171HIIP BLK/WHT SIGNSEARL F ANDERSEN INC0141286-IN205135*#MAIN11/27/2025 50.44 31904381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 42.59 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 146.69 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 73.63 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 40.01 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 59.45 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 38.47 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 29.55 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 480.83 CHECK MAIN 205200 TOTAL FOR FUND 212: 940.67 Total for fund 212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE 140 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 12/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 225 CABLE TELEVISION 9.27 984443250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 9.27 Total for fund 225 CABLE TELEVISION 141 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 13/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING 145.00 631744390ELEVATOR PERMIT-VAN BUREN RAMPMN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRYALR0183061X205102MAIN11/20/2025 631.48 63174381051-0013059132-8XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1228118063205112*#MAIN11/20/2025 1,155.00 631744000SWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMPRTD POWER WASHING, INC17-VB205177MAIN11/27/2025 1,931.48 Total for fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING 142 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 14/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 240 LIBRARY 679.51 55004383010570341-7CENTERPOINT ENERGY10570341-7205081*#MAIN11/20/2025 3,012.59 550042181MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS 2026EBSCO PUBLISHING1780264205087MAIN11/20/2025 330.97 550042180BOOK ORDERINGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES91730290205091MAIN11/20/2025 290.75 550042180BOOK ORDER91784633 242.97 550042180BOOK ORDER91839051 936.49 550042180BOOK ORDER91714263 752.65 550042180BOOK ORDER91945060 767.46 550042180BOOK ORDER91800778 (16.79)550042180DAMAGE CREDIT (POISONOUS SILENCE)91793738 (11.37)550042180DEFECT CREDIT (PADRE RICO)91793739 3,293.13 CHECK MAIN 205091 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 20.00 550044000COPY MAINT 111525-121425MARCO, INCINV14556638205097MAIN11/20/2025 184.41 550044000COPY MAINT 111525-121425INV14556638 62.26 550044000COPY MAINT 111525-121425INV14556638 266.67 CHECK MAIN 205097 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 23.39 550042000PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGSOFFICE DEPOT446159839001205103MAIN11/20/2025 50.11 550042000YELLOW LABELS,COPY PAPER446160395001 100.78 550042000COFFEE CUPS,COPY PAPER444543573001 174.28 CHECK MAIN 205103 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 2,134.12 550043810SOLAR POWERONSITE PARTNERS PROJECTCO, LLCINV-1265205106*#MAIN11/20/2025 1,281.55 5500421802026 WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA (22 VOLUMES)WORLD BOOKARI0012785205111MAIN11/20/2025 56.23 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDERCENGAGE LEARNING INC9991017046332561(A)MAIN11/20/2025 170.94 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDER999101695205 118.46 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDER999101699251 345.63 CHECK MAIN 2561(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 35.82 550042185CD/DVD ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5080154462566(A)MAIN11/20/2025 45.57 550042185CD/DVD ORDER507980295 35.23 550042189CD/DVD ORDER508015446 353.08 550042189CD/DVD ORDER507980295 143 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 15/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 240 LIBRARY 469.70 CHECK MAIN 2566(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 189.95 550043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 1,048.72 550042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICEDELL MARKETING LP10847280469205134*#MAIN11/27/2025 932.30 550042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 10,792.55 550042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 347.95 550042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 13,121.52 CHECK MAIN 205134 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 24,968.65 Total for fund 240 LIBRARY 144 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 16/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD 2,922.05 641144600FACADE IMPROVEMENT 4050 CENTRAL AVE NEJUANCHITO BARBER LLC111225205092MAIN11/20/2025 2,922.05 Total for fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD 145 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 17/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS 580.00 520043050SOCCER FIELD DEVELOPEMENTWSB & ASSOCIATES INCR-030659-000-4205199*#MAIN11/27/2025 580.00 Total for fund 412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS 146 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 18/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ 500.00 645044000LONG GRASS/WEED REMOVAL - 2132 HIGHLAND PLACEARISE OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC767205074MAIN11/20/2025 550.00 645044000LONG GRASS/WEED REMOVAL - 4113 6TH ST NE768 1,050.00 CHECK MAIN 205074 TOTAL FOR FUND 415: 1,050.00 Total for fund 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ 147 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 19/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL 10,909.00 312145180PLOW, LIGHTS, TOOL BOX, ARROW BOARD, RACKMGX EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLCSWO056643-1205163MAIN11/27/2025 10,909.00 Total for fund 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL 148 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 20/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 601 WATER UTILITY (1.40)000020810RETURN OF HYDRANT DEPOSITDT-6 CONSTRUCTIONHYDRANT 4-3-25205086*MAIN11/20/2025 (17.24)000037100RETURN OF HYDRANT DEPOSITHYDRANT 4-3-25 (18.64)CHECK MAIN 205086 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 278.63 940042990WATER PURCHASE 1025MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.110625205101MAIN11/20/2025 167,553.76 940042990WATER PURCHASE 1025110625 167,832.39 CHECK MAIN 205101 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 80.00 960043250DATA PLAN 1025PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-2008722205108*#MAIN11/20/2025 28,361.00 000020810OCTOBER UB SALES TAX 2025MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-870-085-6002556(E)MAIN11/20/2025 3.75 960043250BROADBAND CONN 1125ANOKA COUNTYB251112G205118*#MAIN11/27/2025 48.86 9600438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5205126*#MAIN11/27/2025 57.54 9600438308000014661-58000014661-5 106.40 CHECK MAIN 205126 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 9.27 960043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 120.15 960043050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC5100310205144*MAIN11/27/2025 9.90 960042000COPY PAPERINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLCIN4984150205152*#MAIN11/27/2025 3.79 960043210102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 25.78 960043250110125 0318950-3SPOK INCJ0318950W205182*MAIN11/27/2025 275.00 960043050COLIFORM TESTING 1025TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC INC23755205192MAIN11/27/2025 8.69 96004381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 964.96 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 11.56 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 985.21 CHECK MAIN 205200 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 153.04 960043810SOLAR SUBSCRIPTION 1025XCEL ENERGY SOLUTIONS004201205201MAIN11/27/2025 149 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 21/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 601 WATER UTILITY 197,947.04 Total for fund 601 WATER UTILITY 150 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 22/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 602 SEWER UTILITY 102.15 960043810SOLAR POWERCARLSON COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC19399205080*#MAIN11/20/2025 32.44 96004383011299887-7CENTERPOINT ENERGY11299887-7205081*#MAIN11/20/2025 21.83 9600438309644621-69644621-6 54.27 CHECK MAIN 205081 TOTAL FOR FUND 602: 80.00 960043250DATA PLAN 1025PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-2008722205108*#MAIN11/20/2025 169.12 96004381051-0013099828-3XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1228098980205112*#MAIN11/20/2025 134,665.45 948042900DECEMBER 2025 WASTEWATERMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWATER00011963712565(A)MAIN11/20/2025 3.75 960043250BROADBAND CONN 1125ANOKA COUNTYB251112G205118*#MAIN11/27/2025 9.27 960043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 120.15 960043050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC5100310205144*MAIN11/27/2025 9.90 960042000COPY PAPERINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLCIN4984150205152*#MAIN11/27/2025 25.78 960043250110125 0318950-3SPOK INCJ0318950W205182*MAIN11/27/2025 11.55 96004381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 71.67 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 405.29 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 82.73 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (145.63)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 287.23 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (82.94)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (109.70)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 520.20 CHECK MAIN 205200 TOTAL FOR FUND 602: 135,760.04 Total for fund 602 SEWER UTILITY 151 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 23/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 603 REFUSE FUND 40.00 953043250DATA PLAN 1025PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-2008722205108*#MAIN11/20/2025 975.89 954043050TIRE RECYCLINGFIRST STATE TIRE DISPOSAL INC.124808205139MAIN11/27/2025 93.75 954043050OIL FILTER & ANTI-FREEZE DISPOSAL - RECYCLE CENTERLOE'S OIL COMPANY INC98308205157*#MAIN11/27/2025 3,575.00 951042910BULK PICKUPS 102725-110725SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCBP022-2025205180#MAIN11/27/2025 1,940.00 951042920BULK PICKUPS 102725-110725BP022-2025 15,334.63 951042930YARD WASTE PICKUP 102725-103125YW0030-2025 15,331.51 951042930YARD WASTE REMOVAL 110325-110725YW0031-2025 324.00 954043050BULK PICKUPS 102725-110725BP022-2025 36,505.14 CHECK MAIN 205180 TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 818.09 951042930YARD WASTE ROLLOFF 1025WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN INC0127470-0500-2205197#MAIN11/27/2025 435.84 953042920RECYCLING ROLLOFF 10250127661-0500-6 1,253.93 CHECK MAIN 205197 TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 99.47 95304381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 6,908.30 951042930ORGANICS 1125BETTER FUTURES MNINV20192574(A)MAIN11/27/2025 2,916.53 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 1025WALTERS RECYCLING & REFUSE INC.00092257152586(A)MAIN11/27/2025 118,774.41 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 10250009225715 68,844.97 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 10250009225715 49,971.48 951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 10250009225715 2,854.48 951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 10250009225715 434.39 951042930REFUSE & RECYCLING 10250009225715 243,796.26 CHECK MAIN 2586(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 289,672.74 Total for fund 603 REFUSE FUND 152 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 24/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY 53.85 960043810SOLAR POWERCORNILLIE 2 COMMUNITY SOLAR19400205085*#MAIN11/20/2025 68.50 96004381051-0010836533-8XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1228397657205112*#MAIN11/20/2025 120.15 960043050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC5100310205144*MAIN11/27/2025 1,663.50 960043050MS4 SERVICES 0825WSB & ASSOCIATES INCR-017544-000-5205199*#MAIN11/27/2025 8.69 96004381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 139.34 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (70.58)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (57.60)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 19.85 CHECK MAIN 205200 TOTAL FOR FUND 604: 1,925.85 Total for fund 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY 153 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 41/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 958.76 995043810SOLAR POWERCARLSON COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC19399205080*#MAIN11/20/2025 6,179.16 0000141102000 GAL DYED DIESEL FUELMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY27126885205096MAIN11/20/2025 616.49 000014120FILTERSMIDWAY FORD910365205100MAIN11/20/2025 1,076.58 995043810SOLAR POWERONSITE PARTNERS PROJECTCO, LLCINV-1265205106*#MAIN11/20/2025 20.00 995043250DATA PLAN 1025PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-2008722205108*#MAIN11/20/2025 951.70 000014120TIRESPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC23200185472568(A)MAIN11/20/2025 3.75 995043250BROADBAND CONN 1125ANOKA COUNTYB251112G205118*#MAIN11/27/2025 462.77 9950438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5205126*#MAIN11/27/2025 (8.54)000014120PMT MADE TO WRONG VENDORCINTAS INC202296205127*#MAIN11/27/2025 163.55 995042172UNIFORM RENTAL, RUGS 1110254249267044 63.93 995044020UNIFORM RENTAL, RUGS 1110254249267044 218.94 CHECK MAIN 205127 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 9.27 995043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 4,365.00 9950421711/2 TON TRANS JACKDELEGARD TOOL CO INC506190/1205133MAIN11/27/2025 231.67 995042171SHOP AIR FLUID EVAC/DISP, SOCKETS508222/1 4,596.67 CHECK MAIN 205133 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 69.59 995042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICEDELL MARKETING LP10847280469205134*#MAIN11/27/2025 2,158.51 995042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 186.46 995042011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICE10847280469 2,414.56 CHECK MAIN 205134 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 1,126.00 000014120GUTTER BROOM TORQUE MOTOR, DISCENVIRONMENTAL EQUIP & SVCS INC25455205137MAIN11/27/2025 20.28 000014120FILTERFLEETPRIDE INC130047255205140MAIN11/27/2025 48.13 000014120FILTER130085175 96.26 000014120FILTERS130116935 154 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 42/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 205.14 000014120FILTERS130085065 369.81 CHECK MAIN 205140 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 8.54 000014120MARKER LIGHTGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO999787205141MAIN11/27/2025 9.90 995042000COPY PAPERINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLCIN4984150205152*#MAIN11/27/2025 60.00 995043050FLOOR ABSORBENT PADS-GARAGELOE'S OIL COMPANY INC98309205157*#MAIN11/27/2025 202.36 000014120FOG KITMIDWAY FORD910839205164MAIN11/27/2025 193.16 000014120BATTERY911170 395.52 CHECK MAIN 205164 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 718.75 995044020FLAMMABLE WASTE TRAPS & DISPOSAL-MSCMINNESOTA PETROLEUM SRVC INC0000165603205166MAIN11/27/2025 2.22 995043210102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 155.71 995042171METAL CLAMPS, CABLE TIESTERMINAL SUPPLY CO, INC65733-00205188MAIN11/27/2025 544.41 995042171RECEP, PLUGS, LOCKS, TERMINAL, SOCKET, CONNECTOR68108-00 700.12 CHECK MAIN 205188 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 96.28 995042010REPAIR FLOWMETER CENTRAL MCGOWAN00010798892578(A)MAIN11/27/2025 388.40 995042175COFFEE SUPPLIES 111725 - PWFIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICEMN-8574462579(A)*#MAIN11/27/2025 21,384.19 Total for fund 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 155 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 43/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 705 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 20.00 997043211DATA PLAN 1025PRECISE MRM LLCIN200-2008722205108*#MAIN11/20/2025 20.00 Total for fund 705 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 156 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 44/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 125.09 998043250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 416.16 998044030CROWDSTRIKE ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE 0725MINNESOTA IT SERVICES, MN IT SERVIC25070612205165MAIN11/27/2025 430.83 998044030CROWDSTRIKE ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE 082525080606 439.99 998044030CROWDSTRIKE ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE 092525090614 458.33 998044030CROWDSTRIKE ENDPOINT DETECTION AND RESPONSE 102525100622 1,745.31 CHECK MAIN 205165 TOTAL FOR FUND 720: 5.76 998043210102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 1,876.16 Total for fund 720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 157 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 45/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 884 INSURANCE 2,270.10 220042281VEHICLE REPAIR LMCIT CLAIM #CA465516 #8232CLASSIC COLLISION LLC193607928205083MAIN11/20/2025 1,000.00 220044349VEHICLE REPAIR LMCIT CLAIM #CA465516 #8232193607928 3,270.10 CHECK MAIN 205083 TOTAL FOR FUND 884: ** VOIDED **COMMERCIAL INSURANCE 2025-2026LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST110425205094#MAIN11/20/2025 ** VOIDED **SHIRLEY ROBINSON LMCIT CLAIM #GL46771510036 1,157.00 210044342GARAGE DOOR PAINTING LMCIT CLAIM #CP466621LUCIOW/ALLEN102825205095MAIN11/20/2025 1,000.00 520044349DESTROYED SATELLITE 061125ON SITE SANITATION INC0001912436205105*MAIN11/20/2025 82,587.00 000015510COMMERCIAL INSURANCE 2025-2026LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST110425205113#MAIN11/20/2025 1,000.00 312144349SHIRLEY ROBINSON LMCIT CLAIM #GL46771510036 83,587.00 CHECK MAIN 205113 TOTAL FOR FUND 884: 3,622.32 220042281REPAIR #3786 LMCIT CLAIM #465516MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCW071912564(A)*MAIN11/20/2025 1,000.00 220044349REPAIR #3786 LMCIT CLAIM #465516W07191 4,622.32 CHECK MAIN 2564(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 884: 1,000.00 000015510INSURANCE SERVICE 1225ROSS NESBIT AGENCIES, INC120125205176MAIN11/27/2025 94,636.42 Total for fund 884 INSURANCE '#'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE DEPARTMENT '*'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE FUND 1,319,522.50 TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 158 Item 13. StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date DirectPhysicalCheck For Check Dates 11/15/2025 to 11/28/2025 12/01/2025 09:54 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1 Open0.00700.00700.00UNION 49 101068PR11/28/2025 Open0.00343.88343.88MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 101069PR11/28/2025 Open0.006,998.296,998.29SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - DENTAL INSURANCE 101070PR11/28/2025 Open0.002,513.002,513.00MEDICA HEALTH PLANS 101071PR11/28/2025 Open0.00359.00359.00MEDICA 101072PR11/28/2025 Open0.00624.00624.00NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS C/O MBR BEN 101073PR11/28/2025 Open0.002,377.972,377.97SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - LONG TERM DISABILI 101074PR11/28/2025 Open0.001,862.081,862.08SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - LIFE INSURANCE 101075PR11/28/2025 Open0.001,278.761,278.76SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - SHORT TERM DISABIL 101076PR11/28/2025 Open0.00593.68593.68FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN 101077PR11/28/2025 Open0.001,815.241,815.24MSRS MNDCP PLAN EFT1723PR11/28/2025 Open0.00150.00150.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT1724PR11/28/2025 Open0.001,008.501,008.50AFSCME COUNCIL 5 EFT1725PR11/28/2025 Open0.009,117.789,117.78HSA BANK EFT1726PR11/28/2025 Open0.00157.00157.00COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1727PR11/28/2025 Open0.00111,829.32111,829.32IRS EFT1728PR11/28/2025 Open0.002,794.142,794.14MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1729PR11/28/2025 Open0.0021,669.1221,669.12MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1730PR11/28/2025 Open0.00904.61904.61MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1731PR11/28/2025 Open0.00104,579.32104,579.32PERA 397400 EFT1732PR11/28/2025 Open0.0023,830.0523,830.05STATE OF MN TAX EFT1733PR11/28/2025 11 10 Total Check Stubs: Total Physical Checks: 0.00295,505.74295,505.74Number of Checks: 021Totals: 159 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 25/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 354.00 000014500110625 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP10381205078MAIN11/20/2025 41.90 9793438306402970054-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY6402970054-5205081*#MAIN11/20/2025 228.00 000014500110625 INVHEADFLYER BREWINGE-7819205089MAIN11/20/2025 1,971.15 000014500110625 INVHOHENSTEINS INC875395205090MAIN11/20/2025 713.00 000014500110725 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO833995205098MAIN11/20/2025 126.67 979144020110425 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500825453205110#MAIN11/20/2025 181.28 979244020110625 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500827715 116.38 979344020110625 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500827654 424.33 CHECK MAIN 205110 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,494.49 97924381051-8335212-3XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1228367756205112*#MAIN11/20/2025 (661.78)97924381051-8335212-31228367756 (673.98)97924381051-8335212-31228367756 573.87 97934381051-4436024-51228014362 85.41 97934381051-0014068181-71228109729 818.01 CHECK MAIN 205112 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 85,407.00 000020810OCTOBER LIQUOR SALES TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-340-225-5042554(E)MAIN11/20/2025 3,814.60 000014500110725 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY38101842557(A)MAIN11/20/2025 14,178.70 000014500102825 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1239822602558(A)MAIN11/20/2025 1,065.26 000014500102125 INV 700297717123870694 16,971.27 000014500102125 INV 700297717123870695 58.70 000014500110525 INV 700297782124121470 516.75 000014500110525 INV 700297717124121468 470.00 000014500110525 INV 700297717124121469 204.00 000014500110525 INV 700297717124121805 (12.80)000014500102725 INV 700297717414102378 (18.87)000014500102025 INV 700297717414084729 (57.80)000014500110325 INV 700297717414126989 (86.96)000014500102725 INV 700297717414105856 (138.50)000014500102725 INV 700297717414105855 (16.90)000014500110425 INV 700297782414136147 (10.01)000014500102825 INV 700297782414108983 33,122.84 CHECK MAIN 2558(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 160 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 26/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 0.13 000014500110725 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1241778182559(A)#MAIN11/20/2025 423.14 000014500110725 INV 700297717124177820 14.95 979142199110725 INV 700297717124177818 8.05 979142199110725 INV 700297717124177820 446.27 CHECK MAIN 2559(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 11,662.80 000014500110625 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP32123902560(A)MAIN11/20/2025 (98.00)000014500102225 INV3205576 11,564.80 CHECK MAIN 2560(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,944.00 000014500103025 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.29137422563(A)#MAIN11/20/2025 4,097.25 000014500103025 INV2913746 368.00 000014500103025 INV2913738 131.46 000014500103025 INV2913748 305.60 000014500103025 INV2913747 452.00 000014500103025 INV2913745 1,594.50 000014500103025 INV2913744 1,182.85 000014500102925 INV2912351 781.26 000014500102925 INV2912356 1,844.90 000014500102925 INV2912355 22.72 979242199103025 INV2913742 35.50 979242199103025 INV2913746 2.84 979242199103025 DEL2913740 4.26 979242199103025 INV2913738 4.26 979242199103025 INV2913748 2.84 979242199103025 INV2913747 12.78 979242199103025 INV2913745 24.14 979242199103025 INV2913744 7.10 979242199102925 INV2912351 9.94 979242199102925 INV2912356 15.62 979242199102925 INV2912355 13,843.82 CHECK MAIN 2563(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 522.66 000014500103125 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC50717672567(A)#MAIN11/20/2025 205.80 000014500103125 INV5071766 792.00 000014500103125 INV5071764 5.80 979242199103125 INV5071767 5.68 979242199103125 INV5071766 161 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 27/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 35.50 979242199103125 INV5071764 1,567.44 CHECK MAIN 2567(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 134.95 000014500103025 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S26865522569(A)#MAIN11/20/2025 292.50 000014500103025 INV2686554 19.58 000014500103025 INV2686548 703.20 000014500103025 INV2686550 209.19 000014500103025 INV2686551 2,288.00 000014500103025 INV2686556 1,006.24 000014500103025 INV2686547 2,600.90 000014500103025 INV2686555 1,907.59 000014500101625 INV2681229 574.80 000014500103025 INV2686534 (557.80)000014500103125 INV9668014 13.01 979142199101625 INV2681229 2.56 979142199103025 INV2686534 1.28 979242199103025 INV2686552 1.28 979242199103025 INV2686554 0.21 979242199103025 INV2686548 11.52 979242199103025 INV2686550 1.28 979242199103025 INV2686551 37.12 979242199103025 INV2686556 14.93 979242199103025 INV2686547 19.20 979242199103025 INV2686555 9,281.54 CHECK MAIN 2569(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 150.00 000014500110425 INV56 BREWING LLC5630400205114MAIN11/27/2025 100.00 000014500111825 INV5630512 250.00 CHECK MAIN 205114 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 958.50 000014500110325 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY4949905997205117MAIN11/27/2025 (26.49)000014500110325 INV4849905998 932.01 CHECK MAIN 205117 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 165.00 000014500110325 INVBERGMAN LEDGE LLCE-22134205121MAIN11/27/2025 208.00 000014500111325 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP10400205123MAIN11/27/2025 345.84 9791438308000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5205126*#MAIN11/27/2025 162 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 28/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 431.99 9792438308000014661-58000014661-5 30.54 9793438308000014661-58000014661-5 808.37 CHECK MAIN 205126 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 603.18 979143250111525 934571297COMCAST256401160205130*#MAIN11/27/2025 580.02 979243250111525 934571297256401160 566.12 979343250111525 934571297256401160 1,749.32 CHECK MAIN 205130 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 179.44 000014500110425 INVCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC02-503074205131#MAIN11/27/2025 205.73 000014500111925 INV02-503181 182.00 000014500110425 INV02-503073 45.20 000014500111925 INV02-503183 4.00 979142199110425 INV02-503074 4.00 979242199111925 INV02-503181 4.00 979242199110425 INV02-503073 4.00 979342199111925 INV02-503183 628.37 CHECK MAIN 205131 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 39.65 979142011LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS, SOUNDBAR, KEYBOARDS & MICEDELL MARKETING LP10847280469205134*#MAIN11/27/2025 1,290.00 000014500111825 INVGLOBAL RESERVE LLCORD-21462205142MAIN11/27/2025 427.50 000014500110425 INVORD-21111 1,717.50 CHECK MAIN 205142 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,101.86 000014500111125 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN49690489016205145MAIN11/27/2025 1,959.05 000014500111325 INVHOHENSTEINS INC877566205147MAIN11/27/2025 254.05 000014500110725 INV875910 1,181.95 000014500111425 INV877976 4,180.60 000014500110725 INV875589 2,156.45 000014500111425 INV877946 9,732.10 CHECK MAIN 205147 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 152.67 000014500110525 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC27786205153MAIN11/27/2025 15,552.00 000014500111825 INVMAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY MINNESOTAINV1691271205160#MAIN11/27/2025 36.00 979142199111825 INVINV1691271 163 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 29/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 15,588.00 CHECK MAIN 205160 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 394.00 000014500111425 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO834934205161MAIN11/27/2025 377.00 000014500111425 INV835035 608.40 000014500061325 INV811127 1,379.40 CHECK MAIN 205161 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 442.40 000014500111425 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-63165205168MAIN11/27/2025 1,429.16 979244020FAN ASM W/BLOWER, GASKET-TV2NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE6910205169MAIN11/27/2025 870.69 979244020REPLACE BAD WIRING HARNESS-TV26925 2,299.85 CHECK MAIN 205169 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 600.00 000014500111325 INVOLIPHANT BREWING LLCIN-4686205170MAIN11/27/2025 642.02 000014500111325 INVPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY280511205171#MAIN11/27/2025 12.00 979142199111325 INV280511 654.02 CHECK MAIN 205171 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 46.41 979143210102625 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992896672205173*#MAIN11/27/2025 19.89 979243210102625 - 10013121992896672 9.32 979343210102625 - 10013121992896672 75.62 CHECK MAIN 205173 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 19.84 979142171111325 WATERPREMIUM WATERS INC311156425205174#MAIN11/27/2025 0.01 979142171111325 FILTER XCHNG311156447 (0.01)979142171111325 FILTER XCHNG311156447 14.88 979242171111125 WATER311151953 9.92 979342171111325 WATER311156428 44.64 CHECK MAIN 205174 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 264.70 000014500111425 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC2028338553205175MAIN11/27/2025 193.06 979144020PREVENT MAINT 1025 TV1SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC4607295532205179*#MAIN11/27/2025 150.69 000014500110525 INVSMALL LOT MNMN107028205181#MAIN11/27/2025 5.00 979142199110525 INVMN107028 164 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 30/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 155.69 CHECK MAIN 205181 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 226.00 000014500111125 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC63348205184MAIN11/27/2025 688.00 000014500111125 INVTRADITION WINE & SPIRITS LLC44930205190#MAIN11/27/2025 12.00 979142199111125 INV44930 700.00 CHECK MAIN 205190 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 289.00 000014500111825 INVVENN BREWING COMPANY10838205194MAIN11/27/2025 265.00 000014500110525 INV10697 554.00 CHECK MAIN 205194 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 126.67 979144020111125 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500833888205195#MAIN11/27/2025 181.28 979244020111325 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500834266 116.38 979344020111325 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500834210 424.33 CHECK MAIN 205195 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,672.29 000014500103125 INVVINOCOPIA INC0384135-IN205196#MAIN11/27/2025 1,355.25 000014500111325 INV0385052-IN 240.00 000014500111325 INV0385057-IN (12.67)000014500110325 INV0384135-CM 18.00 979142199111325 INV0385052-IN 16.50 979142199111325 INV0385057-IN 30.00 979242199103125 INV0384135-IN 3,319.37 CHECK MAIN 205196 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,616.26 97914381051-8335213-4XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1231534899205200*#MAIN11/27/2025 (1,492.07)97914381051-8335213-41231534899 124.19 CHECK MAIN 205200 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,394.19 979143810SOLAR POWERARES NEE HOLDINGS, LLC17-0011612570(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 438.50 979243810SOLAR POWER17-001161 413.60 979243810SOLAR POWER17-001161 2,246.29 CHECK MAIN 2570(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 312.70 000014500111425 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY38118272571(A)MAIN11/27/2025 1,368.00 000014500111425 INV3811826 165 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 31/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 448.00 000014500110725 INV3810185 981.65 000014500111825 INV3812253 1,066.60 000014500110425 INV3809028 2,968.00 000014500110725 INV3810186 7,144.95 CHECK MAIN 2571(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 142.37 000014500110725 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01104999002572(A)*#MAIN11/27/2025 189.00 000014500110525 INV0110488900 55.80 000014500110525 INV0110485500 294.50 979142171110525 INV0110488900 225.79 979142171111225 INV0110512800 129.50 979242171110525 INV0110485500 279.50 979342171110725 INV0110499900 1,316.46 CHECK MAIN 2572(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,796.79 000014500110525 INVBELLBOY CORPORATION02095051002573(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 100.00 000014500110525 INV0209506300 650.00 000014500111225 INV0209581900 1,313.00 000014500110525 INV0209505200 2,679.95 000014500111225 INV0209581600 840.00 000014500110525 INV0300450900 40.34 979142199110525 INV0209505100 10.00 979142199110525 INV0209506300 44.00 979142199111225 INV0209581600 16.00 979242199110525 INV0209505200 14.00 979242199110525 INV0300450900 10.00 979342199111225 INV0209581900 8,514.08 CHECK MAIN 2573(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 288.00 000014500111225 INV 700297782BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1242347732575(A)MAIN11/27/2025 128.00 000014500111225 INV 700297782124230538 4,068.90 000014500111225 INV 700297782124230537 14,993.65 000014500110525 INV 700297717124121467 371.30 000014500111225 INV 700297717124232102 14,362.75 000014500111225 INV 700297717124232101 565.24 000014500111225 INV 700297717124232103 5,533.85 000014500102925 INV 700297782124008700 7,530.85 000014500111325 INV 700297736124258088 15,668.65 000014500102225 INV 700297736123899214 166 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 32/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 11,779.00 000014500110625 INV 700297736124148860 288.00 000014500111325 INV 700297736124262498 67.70 000014500111325 INV 700297736124258089 190.25 000014500110625 INV 700297736124148861 9,940.40 000014500110525 INV 700297782124121471 11,126.35 000014500111925 INV 700297782124343821 58.70 000014500111925 INV 700297782124343822 (1.81)000014500111125 INV 700297782414158382 (58.80)000014500111125 INV 700297782414158383 (5.30)000014500111125 INV 700297782414158380 (5.12)000014500111325 INV 700297782414171351 (21.60)000014500111325 INV 700297782414171350 (8.40)000014500111125 INV 700297782414158381 (30.00)000014500111325 INV 700297717414169065 (151.50)000014500111325 INV 700297717414171347 (21.20)000014500111125 INV 700297717414158371 (73.05)000014500111325 INV 700297717414171348 (7.20)000014500111325 INV 700297717414169070 (7.23)000014500111325 INV 700297717414169071 (12.80)000014500111325 INV 700297717414169067 (4.20)000014500111325 INV 700297717414169068 (22.25)000014500111325 INV 700297717414171349 (5.42)000014500111125 INV 700297717414158372 (25.60)000014500111125 INV 700297717414158373 (52.00)000014500110525 INV 700297782414142045 (231.00)000014500110525 INV 700297782414142046 (42.25)000014500110425 INV 700297736414136145 (19.20)000014500111825 INV 700297736414184374 (13.85)000014500111825 INV 700297736414184373 (25.60)000014500111825 INV 700297736414184372 (300.30)000014500102825 INV 700297736414111111 (112.00)000014500111125 INV 700297736414158375 (22.40)000014500112025 INV 700297782414189269 (61.40)000014500111125 INV 700297782414158379 95,620.11 CHECK MAIN 2575(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,072.00 000014500103125 INV 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1240674942576(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 96.00 000014500103125 INV 700297736124067495 168.00 000014500103125 INV 700297736124067496 378.00 000014500103125 INV 700297736124067497 160.00 000014500103125 INV 700297736124067493 167 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 33/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 2,437.00 000014500110725 INV 700297717124177824 2,400.00 000014500110725 INV 700297717124177822 1,317.00 000014500110725 INV 700297717124177826 1,162.25 000014500110725 INV 700297717124177823 677.91 000014500110725 INV 700297782124177836 760.50 000014500110725 INV 700297736124177830 812.00 000014500110725 INV124177831 1,152.86 000014500110725 INV 700297736124177829 509.77 000014500110725 INV 700297736124177828 234.01 000014500111425 INV 700297717124291550 99.00 000014500111425 INV 700297717124288372 1,625.00 000014500111425 INV 700297782124291554 405.00 000014500111425 INV 700297717124291551 1,215.00 000014500111425 INV 700297717124291549 608.00 000014500111425 INV 700297717124291548 (136.33)000014500111125 INV 700297782414157693 47.15 979142199110725 INV 700297717124177824 33.35 979142199110725 INV 700297717124177822 5.75 979142199110725 INV 700297717124177826 11.50 979142199110725 INV 700297717124177823 3.45 979142199111425 INV 700297717124291550 3.45 979142199111425 INV 700297717124288372 3.45 979142199111425 INV 700297717124291551 3.45 979142199111425 INV 700297717124291549 3.45 979142199111425 INV 700297717124291548 9.20 979242199103125 INV 700297736124067494 1.15 979242199103125 INV 700297736124067495 1.15 979242199103125 INV 700297736124067496 2.49 979242199103125 INV 700297736124067497 1.15 979242199103125 INV 700297736124067493 9.20 979242199110725 INV 700297736124177830 12.65 979242199110725 INV124177831 11.50 979242199110725 INV 700297736124177829 11.50 979242199110725 INV 700297736124177828 12.65 979342199110725 INV 700297782124177836 34.50 979342199111425 INV 700297782124291554 (2.30)979342199111125 INV 700297782414157693 17,372.81 CHECK MAIN 2576(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 3,926.60 000014500111325 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP32153952577(A)MAIN11/27/2025 4,509.10 000014500111225 INV3214835 168 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 34/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 4,190.40 000014500111925 INV3218053 3,572.70 000014500110525 INV3211820 4,932.05 000014500111225 INV3214749 5,185.40 000014500111925 INV3218051 (48.95)000014500111325 INV3215394 (289.15)000014500111925 INV3218052 (6.96)000014500110525 INV3211819 (11.05)000014500111225 INV32071257 (37.30)000014500111925 INV32071262 25,922.84 CHECK MAIN 2577(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 450.90 000014500110625 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.29196032581(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 1,564.60 000014500110625 INV2919605 206.00 000014500110525 INV2918287 45.05 000014500110525 INV2918290 153.00 000014500110525 INV2918289 990.00 000014500110525 INV2918285 2,184.74 000014500110525 INV2918282 1,096.93 000014500110525 INV2918288 29.55 000014500110525 INV2918283 1,564.60 000014500110625 INV2919608 245.00 000014500110525 INV2918296 86.40 000014500110525 INV2918295 236.40 000014500110525 INV2918294 90.00 000014500110525 INV2918286 2,265.74 000014500110525 INV2918293 1,777.34 000014500110525 INV2918297 540.00 000014500102425 INV2909535 192.00 000014500111325 INV2924615 337.50 000014500111325 INV2924614 99.00 000014500111325 INV2924613 946.50 000014500111325 INV2924617 145.00 000014500111325 INV2924616 1,813.59 000014500111225 INV2923386 2,963.82 000014500111325 INV2924618 440.93 000014500103125 INV2915303 687.50 000014500103125 INV2915310 272.00 000014500103125 INV2915304 256.00 000014500110725 INV2920784 220.00 000014500110725 INV2920783 400.00 000014500110625 INV2919601 169 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 35/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 463.00 000014500110625 INV2919604 488.00 000014500111425 INV2925835 200.00 000014500111425 INV2925834 166.50 000014500111425 INV2925836 84.00 000014500111425 INV2925837 668.00 000014500111425 INV2925839 3,514.38 000014500111425 INV2925838 (22.50)000014500100925 INV153611 (14.33)000014500100925 INV153614 (17.26)000014500102725 INV155907 (4.19)000014500102725 INV155908 (7.00)000014500102725 INV155910 4.26 979142199110625 INV2919603 19.17 979142199110625 INV2919605 2.84 979142199110525 INV2918287 1.42 979142199110525 INV2918290 1.42 979142199110525 INV2918289 15.62 979142199110525 INV2918285 14.20 979142199110525 INV2918282 21.30 979142199110525 INV2918288 0.18 979142199110525 INV2918283 2.84 979142199111325 INV2924615 8.52 979142199111325 INV2924614 1.42 979142199111325 INV2924613 22.72 979142199111325 INV2924617 2.84 979142199111325 INV2924616 19.88 979142199111225 INV2923386 29.11 979142199111325 INV2924618 7.10 979142199110625 INV2919601 8.52 979142199110625 INV2919604 19.88 979142199111425 INV2925835 8.52 979142199111425 INV2925834 18.46 979242199110625 INV2919608 0.71 979242199110625 DEL2919606 2.84 979242199110525 INV2918296 2.84 979242199110525 INV2918295 2.84 979242199110525 INV2918294 1.42 979242199110525 INV2918286 14.20 979242199110525 INV2918293 41.18 979242199110525 INV2918297 7.10 979242199102425 INV2909535 170 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 36/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 1.42 979242199110525 DEL2918284 1.42 979242199110625 DEL2919602 9.94 979242199103125 INV2915303 8.52 979242199103125 INV2915310 2.84 979242199103125 INV2915304 5.68 979342199110725 INV2920784 2.84 979342199110725 INV2920783 2.84 979342199111425 INV2925836 2.84 979342199111425 INV2925837 4.26 979342199111425 INV2925839 34.08 979342199111425 INV2925838 28,198.72 CHECK MAIN 2581(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 223.75 000014500110725 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC50756172584(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 115.73 000014500110725 INV5075619 321.50 000014500110725 INV5075618 40.00 000014500110725 INV5075616 484.00 000014500110725 INV5075615 189.00 000014500110725 INV5075614 154.35 000014500110725 INV5075602 428.04 000014500110725 INV5075620 300.00 000014500111325 INV5078448 80.00 000014500103125 INV5071765 171.00 000014500103125 INV5071768 154.30 000014500103125 INV5071751 33.00 000014500110725 INV5075612 360.00 000014500110725 INV5075611 67.00 000014500110725 INV5075610 46.20 000014500110725 INV5075609 107.50 000014500110725 INV5075608 663.00 000014500110725 INV5075607 115.73 000014500110725 INV5075605 479.25 000014500110725 INV5075604 308.00 000014500110725 INV5075603 102.90 000014500110725 INV5075601 472.50 000014500110725 INV5075600 28.05 000014500111425 INV5079331 392.00 000014500111425 INV5079327 231.00 000014500111425 INV5079328 88.00 000014500111425 INV5079329 543.90 000014500111425 INV5079326 171 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 37/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 216.00 000014500111425 INV5079330 635.88 000014500111425 INV5079325 72.00 000014500111425 INV5079337 150.00 000014500111425 INV5079336 99.20 000014500111425 INV5079335 220.00 000014500111425 INV5079334 779.58 000014500110725 INV5075606 707.70 000014500111425 INV5079332 592.40 000014500102425 INV5067821 184.50 000014500103125 INV5071769 (21.99)000014500103125 INV564008 (6.20)000014500103125 INV564009 (3.33)000014500103125 INV564010 (31.50)000014500110325 INV564121 (14.67)000014500110325 INV564122 (25.33)000014500110325 INV564124 (4.00)000014500110325 INV564119 (15.75)000014500110325 INV564125 (198.30)000014500110625 INV564429 8.52 979142199111325 INV5078448 1.42 979142199110725 INV5075609 2.84 979142199110725 INV5075608 4.26 979142199110725 INV5075607 2.84 979142199110725 INV5075605 8.52 979142199110725 INV5075604 9.94 979142199110725 INV5075603 2.84 979142199110725 INV5075601 14.20 979142199110725 INV5075600 1.42 979142199111425 INV5079331 9.94 979142199111425 INV5079328 1.42 979142199111425 INV5079329 7.81 979142199111425 INV5079326 4.26 979142199111425 INV5079330 10.41 979142199110725 INV5075606 8.76 979142199111425 INV5079332 8.29 979142199102425 DEL5067813 8.52 979242199110725 INV5075617 2.84 979242199110725 INV5075619 5.68 979242199110725 INV5075618 1.42 979242199110725 INV5075616 15.62 979242199110725 INV5075615 172 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 38/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 5.68 979242199110725 INV5075614 4.26 979242199110725 INV5075602 2.84 979242199110725 INV5075620 2.84 979242199103125 INV5071765 4.26 979242199103125 INV5071768 2.84 979242199103125 INV5071751 0.71 979242199102425 DEL5067814 7.10 979242199102425 INV5067821 2.84 979242199103125 INV5071769 (2.84)979242199110625 INV564429 1.42 979342199110725 INV5075612 5.68 979342199110725 INV5075611 1.42 979342199110725 INV5075610 1.42 979342199111425 INV5079337 4.26 979342199111425 INV5079336 2.84 979342199111425 INV5079335 7.10 979342199111425 INV5079334 10,232.33 CHECK MAIN 2584(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,102.50 000014500110625 INVSOUTHERN GLAZER'S26893602585(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 214.50 000014500110625 INV2689359 182.50 000014500110625 INV2689245 346.50 000014500110625 INV2689232 369.30 000014500110625 INV2689236 692.73 000014500110625 INV2689237 286.15 000014500110625 INV2689238 224.95 000014500110625 INV2689239 652.50 000014500110625 INV2689240 152.00 000014500110625 INV2689242 67.12 000014500110625 INV2689243 77.04 000014500110625 INV5131959 728.76 000014500110625 INV5131961 3,171.90 000014500110625 INV5131960 728.76 000014500110625 INV5131965 2,114.60 000014500110625 INV5131964 77.04 000014500110625 INV5131963 356.78 000014500110625 INV2689255 827.68 000014500110625 INV2689254 692.73 000014500110625 INV2689250 675.00 000014500110625 INV2689246 202.50 000014500110625 INV2689247 173 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 39/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 84.00 000014500111325 INV2692046 894.96 000014500110625 INV2689248 441.12 000014500110625 INV2689251 960.00 000014500110625 INV2689252 1,259.64 000014500110625 INV5131455 1,303.22 000014500110625 INV2689244 598.60 000014500110625 INV2689234 2,217.60 000014500111325 INV2691920 306.00 000014500111325 INV2691909 862.40 000014500111325 INV2691910 123.72 000014500111325 INV2691911 180.00 000014500111325 INV2691912 300.00 000014500111325 INV2691913 258.84 000014500111325 INV2691914 368.54 000014500111325 INV2691915 708.00 000014500111325 INV2691916 168.00 000014500111325 INV2691917 936.00 000014500111325 INV2691918 740.55 000014500110625 INV2689235 947.90 000014500110625 INV2689233 3.84 979142199110625 INV2689245 0.64 979142199110625 INV2689232 1.39 979142199110625 INV2689236 5.12 979142199110625 INV2689237 1.28 979142199110625 INV2689238 1.49 979142199110625 INV2689239 2.56 979142199110625 INV2689240 1.39 979142199110625 INV2689242 1.49 979142199110625 INV2689243 0.85 979142199110625 INV5131959 8.96 979142199110625 INV5131961 1.28 979142199110625 DEL5131962 21.76 979142199110625 INV5131960 2.88 979142199103025 DEL2686533 8.96 979142199110625 INV5131455 30.72 979142199110625 INV2689244 8.53 979142199110625 INV2689234 14.08 979142199111325 INV2691920 8.96 979142199111325 INV2691909 7.68 979142199111325 INV2691910 0.85 979142199111325 INV2691911 174 Item 13. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 40/45Page : 12/01/2025 09:58 AM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 11/14/2025 - 11/27/2025 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 1.49 979142199111325 INV2691912 1.49 979142199111325 INV2691913 2.77 979142199111325 INV2691914 8.96 979142199111325 INV2691915 21.76 979142199111325 INV2691916 5.12 979142199111325 INV2691917 8.96 979142199111325 INV2691918 7.68 979142199110625 INV2689235 1.39 979142199111325 DEL2691908 20.48 979142199110625 INV2689233 2.56 979142199112025 DEL2694644 8.96 979242199110625 INV5131965 2.56 979242199110625 DEL5131966 14.08 979242199110625 INV5131964 0.85 979242199110625 INV5131963 3.84 979242199110625 INV2689255 11.52 979242199110625 INV2689254 5.12 979242199110625 INV2689250 1.28 979242199110625 INV2689246 1.71 979242199110625 INV2689247 8.96 979242199110625 INV2689248 11.52 979242199110625 INV2689251 8.96 979242199110625 INV2689252 7.68 979342199110625 INV2689360 2.56 979342199110625 INV2689359 2.56 979342199111325 INV2692046 27,912.16 CHECK MAIN 2585(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,704.00 000014500111425 INVWINE MERCHANTS75422922587(A)#MAIN11/27/2025 66.75 000014500103125 INV7540364 50.65 979142199111425 INV7542292 0.48 979242199103125 INV7540364 2,821.88 CHECK MAIN 2587(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 436,431.45 Total for fund 609 LIQUOR 175 Item 13. ITEM: Public Hearing on the Renewal of SJB Enterprise’s Currency Exchange License DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 11/17/25 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking XResilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND On November October 31st, City staff received the attached letter from the Minnesota Department of Commerce regarding the renewal of SJB Enterprise’s (dba Your Exchange) Currency Exchange License. This letter outlines the City’s role in reviewing the application and submitting a decision to the State. The City does not have a dedicated currency exchange license nor do we independently license check-cashing businesses. However, as outlined in the attached letter and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 53A.04, it is the City's responsibility to review the renewal application and forward a decision to the State within 60 days. As part of the State's review, the application includes: - Background checks conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, - A fee schedule for services provided by the business, - A $10,000 surety bond valid through December 31, 2026, and - The $500 renewal fee. Staff have reviewed the application and supporting materials submitted to the State and have found them to be complete. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 53A.04 delegates authority to the City for reviewing and providing a decision on currency exchange licenses. The statute states that the City must provide published notice of its intention to consider the license renewal and solicit testimony from interested parties, including community members. The statute further requires the City to make a determination based on whether the licensee meets all applicable City codes. In reviewing the renewal application, staff considered: - Compliance: No significant compliance issues were identified in the submitted materials. - Background Checks: The owners and officers passed the State’s required background checks. - Community Impact: In consultation with the Police Department, the business has not been associated with a high call volume or significant community disturbances. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARING MEETING DATE 12/08/2025 176 Item 14. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the City Council approve the renewal of SJB Enterprise’s Currency Exchange License and forward this decision to the Minnesota Department of Commerce. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 202 5-086, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-086, a resolution of the City Council for the city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota approving the license renewal of SJB Enterprises Currency Exchange License. ATTACHMENT(S) 1. MN Dept Commerce Letter 2. Resolution 2025-086 3. Public Hearing Notice 177 Item 14. 85 7th Place East - Suite 280 - Saint Paul, MN 55101 | P: 651-539-1500 | F: 651-539-1547 mn.gov/commerce An equal opportunity employer October 31, 2025 Sent via e-mail: sion@columbiaheightsmn.gov City of Columbia Heights Attention: City Clerk – Sara Ion 590 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 RE: Currency Exchange License Renewal for 2026 Dear Ms. Ion: The following currency exchange licensee has applied to renew their currency exchange license to operate at: SJB Enterprises Inc d/b/a Your Exchange 4639 Central Ave Columbia Heights, MN 55421 NMLS Branch #1550661 Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 53A.04, we are notifying your office that a complete currency exchange license renewal application has been filed with the Department of Commerce. The renewal application included the names of the officers and owners of the licensee, background checks on each of the owners and officers from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a fee schedule of all fees to be charged by the currency exchange office, a $10,000 surety bond valid through December 31, 2026, and the $500 renewal fee. If you wish to receive a copy of the complete currency exchange license renewal application form that was filed with this office, please contact Gail Groop at gail.groop@state.mn.us or 651- 539-1593, and the renewal application form will be emailed to you. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 53A.04 requires the Department of Commerce to submit any application for licensure as a currency exchange to the governing body of the local unit of government in which the currency exchange business is located. The law further requires the governing body to give published notice of its intention to consider the issue and shall solicit testimony from interested persons, including those in the community in which the licensee is located. If the governing body has not approved or disapproved the issue within 60 days of receipt of the application, concurrence is presumed. The governing body shall have the sole responsibility for its decision. The state shall have no responsibility for that decision. Your cooperation in forwarding this information to the proper unit within your organization is appreciated. Your reply must be received within 60 days of receipt of this emailed letter. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or email listed below. Warm regards, Melissa Knoepfler Melissa Knoepfler Financial Institutions Division 651-539-1722 melissa.knoepfler@state.mn.us 178 Item 14. City Council Resolution 2025-086 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA APPROVING THE LICENSE RENEWAL OF SJB ENTERPRISE'S CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE. WHEREAS, SJB Enterprise has submitted a Currency Exchange License Renewal application to the State of Minnesota to operate a currency exchange business at 4639 Central Avenue NE in Columbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 53A.04 of Minnesota State Statute requires that currency exchange license renewal applications be submitted to the governing body of the local unit o f government in which the applicant is located; and, WHEREAS, a public notice of the City's intention to consider the issue has been published in the newspaper of record; and, WHEREAS, the City has 60 days from October 31st, 2024, to take action on the request; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the currency exchange business has not caused undue hardship on the community or its public services; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a currency exchange business is not currently in violation of any City codes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the renewal of SJB Enterprise’s Currency Exchange License. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2025 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: _______________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 179 Item 14. -Public Notice Ad Proof- Ad ID: 1503679 Copy LIne: Dec 8 PH Currency Exchange Lic PO Number: Start: 11/28/25 Stop: 11/28/2025 Total Cost: $82.60 # of Lines: 59 Total Depth: 6.556 # of Inserts: 1 Ad Class: 150 Phone # (763) 691-6000 Email: publicnotice@apgecm.com Rep No: CA700 Date: 11/17/25 Account #: 414681 Customer: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Address: 3989 CENTRAL AVE NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Telephone: (763) 767-6580 Fax: (763) 706-3637 This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please proof read carefully. If changes are needed, please contact us prior to deadline at Cambridge (763) 691-6000 or email at publicnotice@apgecm.com Ad Proof Not Actual Size Publications: BSLP Col Hght Frid Life Contract-Gross CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka Coun- ty, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on December 8th, 2025, at approximately 6:00 P.M. at the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers in City Hall, 3989 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, Minne- sota, relating to the order of busi- ness as follows: RENEWAL OF THE CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE FOR SJB ENTERPRISES INC, DOING BUSI- NESS AS YOUR EXCHANGE: In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 53A.04 the City of Columbia Heights is required to conduct a public hearing on the renewal of Your Exchange’s curren- cy exchange license. All interest- ed persons may attend the public hearing or submit their remarks before the meeting regarding the renewal of the state license. Copies of all the documents re- lating to the public hearing are on file and available for public inspec- tion at the office of the Community Development Department in City Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. For questions, please contact the Community Development Department at commdev@columbiaheightsmn. gov (763) 706-3670. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA Published in The Life November 28, 2025 1503679 180 Item 14. ITEM: Resolution 2025-89, Adopting a Budget for the Year 2026, Setting the City Levy, Approving the HRA Levy, and Approving a Tax Rate Increase. DEPARTMENT: Finance BY/DATE: Joseph Kloiber, Fin Dir, December 2, 2025 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) X Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity X High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone X Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking X Resilient and Prosperous Economy X Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND As required under the city charter, the city manager provided the city council with a proposed 2026 budget in August 2025. That document, available on the city’s website, explains the proposed 202 6 budget with 114 pages of summary and detail information, including comparisons to the current year and two prior years. This information was then reviewed at three council work sessions (Sept., Oct., Nov.) Preliminary approval by the City Council of this proposed 2026 budget and tax levy was made by Resolution 2025-68. Based on that preliminary approval, Anoka County mailed in November a notice to each property owner listing their property’s share of the proposed 202 6 City property tax levy. Those county notices also report the proposed 2026 property taxes for all other applicable jurisdictions (county, school district, HRA and other special taxing districts.) The proposed 2026 gross tax levy is a 9.2% increase in the amount received by the city. The annual portion of the city tax levy subsidized by the Metro Area Fiscal Disparities program will increase by 13% for 2026, under the state formula for that program. These two changes combine to yield an 8.2% average increase to local property owners for the portion of the city levy. Under state statute, the City Council cannot adopt a final 2026 tax levy greater than the amount reported by Anoka County in the notices sent to each property owner in November. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS Through the budget review process, the City Council identified two functional areas to increase service levels, potentially beyond that included in the 2026 budget proposed by the city manager. These are additional remediation of wear and tear at the Murzyn Hall recreation center and staffing increases at the City Library. Staff and the City Council then reached a consensus that staff will initially develop work plans to address these matters, and then if additional resources are required to implement those plans in 2026, staff will request the City Council amend the 2026 budget as needed at that time. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING DATE DECEMBER 8, 2025 181 Item 15. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 More specifically in regard to these two functional areas:  The one-time nature of the expected updates to Murzyn Hall will be funded by appropriating additional fund balance for use from Government Buildings Fund 411, once the scope of the project is firm.  In most recent years, the primary staffing challenge for the City Library has been filling vacancies and retaining staff. Management is reviewing strategies for addressing this, including restructuring scheduled hours per week, position grades, etc. Additional ongoing resources may be a part of the solution to these staffing issues, but the dollar amount, if any, cannot currently be determined. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adopting the 2026 budget and final tax levy as shown in Resolution 2025-89, which are the same amounts preliminarily approved by prior Resolution 2025-68. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S) MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 202 5-89, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-89, being a resolution adopting a budget for the year 2026, setting the city levy, approving the HRA levy, and approving a tax rate increase. . ATTACHMENT(S) Resolution 2025-89 182 Item 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-89 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2026, SETTING THE CITY LEVY, APROVING THE HRA LEVY, AND APPROVING A TAX RATE INCREASE. Now, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: ORDER OF COUNCIL IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 2026 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds listed below. Section B. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 2026 upon the Taxable property in the City of Columbia Heights, for the purposes listed below: Revenue Expense Governmental Funds General Fund 21,258,500 20,889,500 Planning & Inspections 895,700 895,700 Economic Development Authority Admin.407,000 413,900 EDA Housing Fund 390,000 800,000 Cable Television 110,000 155,500 Library 1,317,000 1,317,000 After School Programs -- Downtown Parking 59,900 59,900 Capital Project Funds 5,416,500 5,041,300 Debt Service Funds 9,247,200 9,179,600 Proprietary Funds Water Fund 4,780,000 3,957,600 Sewer Fund 2,858,000 3,084,500 Refuse Fund 4,254,000 4,202,200 Storm Sewer Fund 881,000 776,300 Liquor Fund 10,727,500 10,389,900 Municipal Service Center 1,245,300 1,342,700 Information Systems 1,042,000 1,042,000 Change in Fund Balance -1,342,000 Total Including Interfund Transfers 64,889,600 64,889,600 General Fund Levy 17,650,000 Library Levy 1,292,000 EDA Fund Levy 401,000 Street Levy 600,000 Total 19,943,000 183 Item 15. City of Columbia Heights – Council Resolution 2025-89 Page 2 Section C. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy for the fiscal year 2026 in the amount of $420,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the County Auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year 2026 that is higher than the tax rate calculated for the City of Columbia Heights for taxes payable in 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2015A in the amount of $274,987 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $274,987 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2026, leaving a balance of $210,100 to be levied for taxes payable 2026 for Series 2015A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2017A in the amount of $336,499 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $336,499 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2026, leaving a balance of $0 to be levied for taxes payable in 2026 for Series 2017A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2017B in the amount of $275,701 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $275,701 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2026, leaving a balance of $291,800 to be levied for taxes payable in 2026 for Series 2017B. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2018A in the amount of $89 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $89 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2026, leaving a balance of $123,100 to be levied for taxes payable in 2026 for Series 2018A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2023B in the amount of $121,606 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $121,606 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2026, leaving a balance of $0 to be levied for taxes payable in 2026 for Series 2023B. The Finance Director is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota. Passed this 8th day of December, 2025 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 184 Item 15.