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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECM Ord. 1724 March 9, 2026 PH re Charter AmendmentAFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss COUNTY OF ANOKA I do solemly swear that the notice, as per the proof, was published in the edition of the BSLP Col Hght Frid Life with the known office of issue being located in the county of- ANOKA with additional circulation in the counties of. RAMSEY and has full knowledge of the facts stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualifica- tion as a qualified newspaper as provided by Minn. Stat. §331A.02. (B) This Public Notice was printed and pub- lished in said newspaper(s) once each week, for 1 successive week(s); the first insertion being on 02/13/2026 and the last insertion being on 02/13/2026. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICES Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. §590.033 relating to the publication of mortgage foreclosure notices: The newspaper complies with the conditions described in §580.033, subd. 1, clause (1) or (2). If the newspaper's known office of issue is located in a county adjoining the county where the mortgaged premises or some part of the mortgaged premises described in the notice are located, a substantial portion of the newspaper's circulation is in the latter county. By: „ ]c n�� Designated Agent Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on 02/13/2026 _(RI J 0. 1 - Notary Public Rate Information: (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space: $999.99 per column inch Ad ID 1518393 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 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 March 9, 2026, at approximately 6:00 P.M. at the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers in City Hall, 3989 Cen- tral Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, related to the order of business as follows: ORDINANCE NO.1724, BEING AND ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 10 AND CHAPTER 6, SECTION 53 OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CHARTER REGARDING THE OVERSIGHT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPTER 2 — FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 10. THE MAYOR. The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the council, and shall exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the mayor by this charter, the ordinanc- es of the city, and the laws of the state. A president pro tempore shall be chosen who shall serve as pres- ident in the mayor's absence, and who shall, in the mayor's absence, exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon the mayor by this charter, the ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. In the absence of both the mayor and the president pro tempore, the council member with the most seniority (as deter- mined by consecutive uninterrupt- ed years of service to date) shall exercise and perform said powers and duties. The mayor shall have the and shall be recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil pro- cesses, and by the governor for the purposes of the military law. In the event of a vacancy in the office of mayor, whether by death, resigna- tion, or any other cause, the council shall order a special election to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term except in the case of a recall, the vacancy shall be filled in the man- ner provided by this charter. CHAPTER 6 —ADMINISTRATION OF CITY AFFAIRS Section 53. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER. Subject to the provisions of this charter and any regulations con- sistent therewith which may be ad- opted by council, the city manager shall control and direct the admin- istration of the city's affairs, except that the Police department and the enforcement of the laws per- taining to said depa It a t a' son be under the sole co It on of to e meyor. The city manager's pow- ers and duties shall be: (a) To see that this charter and the laws, ordi- nances and resolutions of the city are enforced; (b) To appoint and, except as herein provided, remove the city clerk, all heads of depart- ments, and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments, all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone; (c) To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the city administration created by this charter or which may be hereafter created by the council except as herein provid- ed; (d) To attend all meetings of the council, with the right to take part in the discussions but having no vote; but the council may at its discretion exclude the city manag- er from meetings at which the city manager's removal is considered; (e) To recommend to the council for adoption such measures as the city manager may deem necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the city's affairs; (f) To keep the council fully advised as to the financial condi- tion and needs of the city, and to prepare and to submit to the coun- cil the annual budget; (g) To pre- pare and to submit to the council for adoption an administrative code incorporating the details of admin- istrative procedure, and from time to time to suggest amendments to the same; and (h) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the city manager by ordinances or res- olutions adopted by the council. Published in The Life February 13, 2026 1518393