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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-2026 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, April 13, 2026 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 http://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting ID 280 136 504 322 9, Passcode Sf6p5VF2. For questions, please contact Administration at 763-706-3610. Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to make arrangements. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL MISSION STATEMENT Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone, today and in the future. 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 t he 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. April Fair Housing Month. Accepting Proclamation: TC Habitat for Humanity .Chris Coleman, President and CEO; Noah Keller, Lead Project Manager and Global Engagement Manager; Rose Tuott, Site Supervisor. B. Autism Acceptance Month. Accepting Proclamation: Sarah Dela Cruz and Faustina Allen, Special Education Teachers at Highland Elementary. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 2 Report of the City Council Report of the City Manager COMMUNITY FORUM The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the City Council about items not scheduled for a public hearing. All speakers must provide their name and connection to Columbia Heights. In-person speakers should complete a form for the City Clerk and introduce themselves at the podium. Virtual speakers should send their information to the moderator via chat and turn on their camera when called. Comments are limited to five minutes. Disrespectful language is not allowed. The Council may ask questions or refer items for follow-up but typically does not take action during the forum. CONSENT AGENDA These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the statement of all items.) 1. Approve March Board and Commission Interviews, Special City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes. Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich MOTION: Move to approve the March Board and Commission Interviews, Special City Council Work Session Meeting minutes. 2. Approve March 23, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich MOTION: Move to approve the March 23, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. 3. Accept March 2nd, 2026, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to accept the March 2, 2026, EDA meeting minutes. 4. Accept March 4, 2026, Library Board Minutes. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to accept the March 4, 2026, Library Board meeting minutes. 5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1725, and Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9 – Land Use: 9.103 Definitions, 9.105 Nonconformities, 9.106 General Development S tandards, and 9.107 Specific Development Standards Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance amendment No. 1725, there being ample copies available to the public. 2 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 3 MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1725, being an ordinance to amend Chapter 9 – Land Use: 9.103 Definitions, 9.105 Nonconformities, 9.106 General Development Standards, and 9.107 Specific Development Standards, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper. 6. Second Reading of Ordinance 1726, Amending Chapter 5 Liquor Licensing and 5A Occupancy. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Ordinance 1726, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1726, being an ordinance amending chapters 5 article V and 5A article III of the Columbia Heights C ity Code to amend the code sections regulating the City’s liquor licensing and posting of buildings to prevent occupancy, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper. 7. Approval of Resolution 2026-027 a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 3800 3rd St NE. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-027, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-027, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 3800 3rd Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 8. Approval of Resolution 2026-028 a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 4942 7th St NE. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-028, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-028, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4942 7th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 9. Approval of Resolution 2026-029 a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 4721 Chatham Road NE. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-029, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-029, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4721 Chatham Rd NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 3 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 4 10. Approval for Contract for Services with LETAC Policies360. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich – City Manager MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Chief to enter into a 5-year agreement with LETAC Policies360 to provide policy drafting and management services for the police department; with the associated costs included in the attached contract. 11. Approval of Three-Year Contract with Better Futures for Curbside Compost Collection. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year contract with Better Futures for compost collection. 12. Approval of Purchase Order for 2026 Hylander Center Gym Maintenance. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to approve the purchase order to the Columbia Heights School District for the total amount of $72,000 for Hylander Center Gym maintenance for 2026. 13. License Agenda. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 13, 2026, as presented. 14. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April 13, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 15. 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 $2,907,690.92. PUBLIC HEARINGS No Public Hearings. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions 16. Consideration of Resolution 2026-026 a Variance for Reduced Parking Requirement for 999 50th Ave NE. Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2026 -026, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-026, a Variance allowing a 12 parking space reduction for 999 50th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 4 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 5 17. Consideration of Resolution 2026-019, Vacation of Existing Drainage and Utility Easement at 1515 44th Avenue NE. Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2026-019, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-019, vacating the drainage and utility easement, easement ‘B’ at 1515 44th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, as presented. 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. 5 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. 6 Emergency PROCLAMATION Fair Housing Month: April 2026 The Fair Housing Act, enacted on April 11, 1968, enshrined into federal law the goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination in the United States. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability, and commits recipients of federal funding to affirmatively further fair housing in their communities. Columbia Heights is committed to the mission and intent of Congress to provide fair and equal housing opportunities for all. Our social fabric, the economy, health, and environment are strengthened in diverse, inclusive communities. More than fifty years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act, discrimination persists, and many communities remain segregated. Acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity are repugnant to a common sense of decency and fairness. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby declare the month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month. I further declare, Columbia Heights as an inclusive community committed to fair housing, and to promoting appropriate activities by private and public entities to provide and advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of Columbia Heights. ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor April 13, 2026 7 Item A. Emergency PROCLAMATION Autism Acceptance Month: April 2026 In Columbia Heights, we strive to be a city where everyone belongs—where people of all abilities are recognized, supported, and included. During Autism Acceptance Month, we deepen our commitment to embracing neurodiversity and celebrating the contributions of our neighbors on the autism spectrum. One in 34 Minnesotans is diagnosed with autism. As understanding and awareness have grown, so too has the recognition that autism is a spectrum, and support must reflect that. Some individuals may need lifelong, 24/7 care, while others require accommodations to thrive in schools, workplaces, and community spaces. Every person with autism deserves access to the resources, dignity, and belonging that allow them to live fully. Autistic individuals enrich our community through their perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. We honor the diverse and intersectional identities within the autism community and the vibrant culture that has emerged from it. True acceptance means moving beyond awareness. It means ensuring our city’s policies, services, schools, and businesses reflect our values of inclusion and accessibility. It means recognizing that there's still work to be done, especially when creating systems that are welcoming to all neurotypes. This April, Columbia Heights proudly honors Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Day on April 2. Together, we celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and reaffirm our responsibility to build a community where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby declare the month of April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month. ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor April 13, 2026 8 Item B. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 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 March 5, 6, 9, 2026 The City Council met in Special Work Session on March 5, 6, and 9 in the Shared Vision Room, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota to interview candidates for open Board and Commission positions. MARCH 5, 2026, WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Interview Candidates for Board and Commission Vacancies. The City Council conducted interviews for Board and Commission positions as follows: Thursday, March 5 4:00 PM Teresa Brown Thursday, March 5 4:15 PM Cassie Leoni-Helbacka Thursday, March 5 4:30 PM Catherine Vesley Thursday, March 5 4:45 PM Matthew Lupkes Thursday, March 5 5:00 PM Chris Christopherson Thursday, March 5 5:15 PM Janis Arnold Thursday, March 5 5:30 PM Brie LaPlante Thursday, March 5 5:45 PM Layla Rismoen MARCH 6, 2026, WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Interview Candidates for Board and Commission Vacancies. The City Council conducted interviews for Board and Commission positions as follows: Friday, March 6 2:00 PM Michael Kleppen Friday, March 6 2:15 PM Valarie Wiig Friday, March 6 2:30 PM Michael Hartel Friday, March 6 2:45 PM Lisa Levitt Friday, March 6 3:15 PM Madeline Jensen Christen Friday, March 6 3:30 PM Stan McFall Friday, March 6 4:00 PM Emily Coveyou Friday, March 6 4:15 PM Molly Nelson Friday, March 6 4:30 PM John Gianoulis 9 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES Special City Council Work Session - Board and Commission Interviews Page 2 MARCH 9, 2026, WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Interview Candidates for Board and Commission Vacancies. The City Council conducted interviews for Board and Commission positions as follows : Monday, March 9 4:30 PM Stephanie Woods Monday, March 9 4:45 PM Angie Heitz Monday, March 9 5:00 PM Beth Al-Qudah Monday, March 9 5:15 PM Jordana Matson Brady Monday, March 9 5:30 PM Donia Abu Ammo Monday, March 9 5:45 PM Julienne Wycoff 2. Post Interview Candidate Review. The Council discussed which candidates to appoint to the Boards and Commissions by Resolution at the March 23, 2026, City Council meeting. The following applicants were recommended by at least a majority of the City Council: Library Board Beth Al-Qudah Park and Recreation Commission Donia Abu Anmo* , Lisa Levitt, Matthew Lupkes Planning Commission John Gianoulis Sustainability Commission Jordana Matson Bradley, Stephanie Woods, Brie LaPlante, Madeline Jensen Christensen, Molly Nelson, Cassie Leoni Helbacka, Emily Coveyou *1 year term, from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 10 Item 1. 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, March 23, 2026 6:00 PM MINUTES The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Council President James called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Present: Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Deneen; Councilmember Spriggs; Council President James Absent: Mayor Márquez Simula Also Present: Ursula Brandt, City Planner; Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Jesse Hauf, IT Director; Sara Ion, City Clerk; Travis Lutz, Assistant City Attorney; Chris Polley, City of Columbia Heights Library Board Member; Jodi Rehlander, Minneapolis Minx, Columbia Heights Resistance Singers. 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 Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS 11 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 2 A. Transgender Day of Visibility. Accepting Proclamation: Jodi Rehlander, Minneapolis Minx Council President James proclaimed March 31, 2026, as Transgender Day of Visibility and read the City’s proclamation. Minneapolis Minx representative Jodi Rehlander accepted the proclamation and explained that she was representing the Minnesota Minks Women’s tackle football team. She explained that there have been transgender members who have joined their team. Last year, there were struggles with the league that the team was in because the league followed the executive order regarding transgender participation for women’s athletics. The team is in a new league where transgender people can fully experience a season without worrying about what state they are in, and what laws might allow or not. She thanked the Council for the proclamation and support of transgender people. Council President James introduced the singing resistance movement. Jamie introduced the group and explained that the movement is to highlight empathy for the oppressed, hope, and song. The choir sang a song in recognition of the valuable contributions of the queer and trans community in the City. B. Library Week. Accepting Proclamation: Chris Polley, City of Columbia Heights Library Board Member. Councilmember Deneen proclaimed April 19-25, 2026, as National Library Week and read the City’s proclamation. Library Board Member Chris Polley accepted the proclamation. He thanked the Council and noted that the library is an invaluable resource. He explained that the library has become a place where everyone can gather, connect, and read good books. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Councilmember Buesgens stated she attended the MWMO board meeting, the Columbia Heights Academy play, the School Board forum, the CoHi Con event, the mutual aid fundraiser, and a community class on how to make hill mounds. Councilmember Deneen mentioned she helped organize the CoHi Con event. She added that she attended the special election School Board candidate forum, and noted that the special election would take place on April 14th. She mentioned that she attended the mutual aid fundraiser and the Hops for Hunger fundraiser for SACA. She noted that tomorrow there would be an event called Co Heights Comedy Night at Fixx Coffee at 6:00 pm, and all of the donations would go towards mutual aid. 12 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 3 Councilmember Spriggs stated he attended the mutual aid fundraiser and watched the School Board forum. He mentioned that he had a check-in meeting with the City Manager about current priorities and planning for the future. Council President James stated she attended the City Day on the Hil l event, where she was able to hear about proposed bills that would impact the City. She noted that she met with Senator Kunesh and explained that she is supporting the bonding request for the new public works building. She mentioned that she was able to hear from the State Budget Management Office about their outlook for the next biennium. She stated she attended the Metropolitan Council’s Regional planning webinar , which was for local elected officials to learn about the Comprehensive Plan process. She added that she participated in the Police Department’s annual iftar with the cops. She explained that she attended the Columbia Heights Academy play and the mutual aid craft fundraiser. She mentioned that she spent last week in Washington, D.C., with Mayor Márquez Simula to attend the Congressional Cities Conference with the National League of Cities. During that time, they were able to meet with the State elected officials to discuss the City’s priorities. Report of the City Manager IT Director Hauf updated the Council that the Police Department launched its residential and business camera registration program, which allows property and business owners to register their security cameras with the Police Department. Registering cameras provides investigators with the camera's location and the property owner's contact information. If a crime occurs in that area, police officers will be able to easily see that there is a camera nearby and be able to contact the property owner to request the footage. The program is voluntary, and the Police Department does not have direct access to the registered cameras or the footage. Property and business owners can register on the City’s website or by calling the Police Department at 763-706-8100. IT Director Hauf noted that nominations for the City’s Outstanding Citizen and Business are due on Tuesday, March 31st. Nominations can be submitted on the City’s website, and paper copies can be found at City Hall. IT Director Hauf explained that the Arbor Day tree sale is underway. Trees are currently $50 each and include delivery. Residents are limited to two trees per household, and more information can be found on the City’s website. 3. City Manager Response to March 9, 2026, Community Forum Concerns. IT Director Hauf recognized the frustration of illegal dumping in the City. The City has taken several approaches over the years to address the issue, including a program for free removal of bulk items, but it was discontinued due to misuse of the program. Staff are interested in exploring potential solutions and recognize that there is no simple fix. He encouraged the community to visit the City’s website to learn more about what resources are available on how to dispose of bulk or excess trash. He added that residents should report illegal dumping to the Police Department. In addition, the Police Department encourages residents to install cameras where the dumping is occurring repeatedly. The Police Department confirmed that there was a call in September 2025 at the specific address mentioned in the previous meeting about illegal 13 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 4 dumping, and the issue was resolved. The Police Department will continue to train officers on how to handle dumping situations. He explained that he visited the alleyway behind Tyler Street and noticed contributing factors and communicated it with the Public Works Department. City Manager Chirpich shared information with landlord meetings, and staff provided the property owner’s contact information to the Police Department liaison to share at future landlord meetings. He added that he spoke with the property owner, and the property owner reiterated that he wants to work with the City. The situation highlights that the City needs a multifaceted approach that works together with the City, residents, and property owners. COMMUNITY FORUM There were no community comments. CONSENT AGENDA Council President James requested to remove Item 2, “Second Reading of Ordinance 1724, Amending the Columbia Heights City Charter Regarding Mayoral Oversight of the Police Department,” from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Council President James thanked everyone who applied and interviewed for the boards and commissions. Councilmember Deneen highlighted the RFP process that staff di d and noted that it was well done. She added her excitement about the Brick-by-Brick program. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with Item 2 removed for further discussion. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. 1. Approve March 9, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to approve the March 9, 2026, City Council meeting minutes. 2. Second Reading of Ordinance 1724, Amending the Columbia Heights City Charter Regarding Mayoral Oversight of the Police Department. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance 1724, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1724, being an ordinance amending the City Charter of Columbia Heights, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper. 3. Adopt Resolution 2026-017, Appointing Board and Commission Members. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-17, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-17, appointing City of Columbia Heights Board and Commission Members. 4. Consideration of Resolution 2026-020, 2026-021, 2026-022, 2026-023 Approving Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewals for the following properties: 1234 44th Avenue 14 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 5 NE, 1426 Parkview Ln NE, 3912 Tyler Street NE, 1122 40th Avenue NE. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-020, 2026-021, 2026-022, and 2026-023, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-020, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 1234 44th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-021, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 1426 Parkview Ln NE, C olumbia Heights, MN 55421. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-022, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 3912 Tyler Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-023, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 1122 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 5. Consideration of Resolution 2026-024, Approving a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 4302 2nd Street NE. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-024, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-024, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4302 2nd Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 6. Consideration of Resolution 2026-025, Approving a Rental Density Cap Exemption for 5035 University Ave NE. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-025, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-025, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 5035 University Ave NE, C olumbia Heights, MN 55421. 7. Approval of the Native Vegetation Management Contract. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Motion to award Professional Services Agreement to Landbridge Ecological in the amount of approximately $35,362.06 allocated from the Stormwater fund 604.9600.4400. 8. Annual Declaration that the City of Columbia Heights Does NOT Waive the Monetary Limits on the Municipal Tort Liability under Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to declare that the City of Columbia Heights does not waive the monetary limits on the Municipal Tort Liability under Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04. 15 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 6 9. Approval of Parks Master Plan Planning Consultant Agreement. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Motion to award the 2026 Parks Master Planning Project to Mend based on their low, qualified, responsible bid, not to exceed $71,140, and authorize staff to enter into the related agreement. 10. Approval of Softphone Services Contract and Purchase of Related Hardware. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three -year contract with Lumen for Zoom softphone services with a total contract value of $87,462.88, and to approve the purchase of related phone hardware from PDS and Amazon in the amount of $49,000.00. 11. Award Contract for Professional Services for the MSC Soil Borings and Environmental Analysis, Project No. 2411 to Braun Intertec. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to award the professional services contract for conducting soil borings and environmental analysis for the MSC Building, Project 2411, to the firm of Braun Intertec, based upon their proposal dated March 17, 2026, for a not-to-exceed fee of $37,985, appropriated from Fund 411-52411-3050. 12. License Agenda. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 23, 2026, as presented. 13. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for March 23, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 14. Review of Bills. Presenting Item: Jesse Hauf, IT Director MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list of claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,667,217.64. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 2. Second Reading of Ordinance 1724, Amending the Columbia Heights City Charter Regarding Mayoral Oversight of the Police Department Council President James proposed to move the second reading to April 6th at 8:00 pm so the entire Council could be available. Councilmember Buesgens agreed. 16 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 7 Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to move the second reading of Ordinance 1724, Amending the Columbia Heights City Charter regarding mayoral oversight of the Police Department to April 06, 2026, at 8:00 pm. All ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. First Reading of Ordinance 1726, Amending Chapter 5 Liquor Licensing and 5A Occupancy. Presenting Item: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director Community Development Director Forney stated at the March City Council work session, staff presented the proposed code amendments outlined in the Agenda Packet and received feedback from the Council that helped shape the ordinance. Following that discussion, staff conducted additional research on food-to-alcohol sales ratios used by other cities when issuing liquor licenses. Staff found that many cities require higher food percentages than Columbia Heights currently requires (55%). However, communities such as Fridley, St. Louis Park, Richfield, and Anoka have adopted lower thresholds. Community Development Director Forney noted that staff identified St. Louis Park as the most appropriate comparison for Columbia Heights. Their approach maintains a food sales requirement while allowing greater flexibility for certain business models, particularly entertainment venues. Staff did not recommend removing the requirement entirely, as doing so would move the City closer to the regulatory structure used in Anoka. Instead, the proposed amendments introduce a tiered model that reflects the differing levels of alcohol service. Because intoxicating liquor has a greater intoxicating effect than beer or wine, a higher food sales percentage is required. Community Development Director Forney explained that staff are open to additional discussion regarding the final percentages. The proposed thresholds are based on the limited research conducted to date and are intended to balance regulatory oversight with economic development flexibility. The table below represents the required percentage of food sales by license type in each city. Community Development Director Forney stated at the March work session, the Council also discussed a desire to amend the maximum allowable time period for tenants to vacate properties that have been posted as unlawful to occupy due to uncorrected property deficiencies that are the responsibility of the owner/landlord. The current maximum time period allowed by code is 45 days. The Council requested doubling the limit to 90 days. This amendment does not alter the City’s ability to require immediate vacation of posted property if occupancy will cause imminent danger to the health or safety of the occupants. Councilmember Deneen thanked staff for doing the research in order to work with the community. Council President James expressed her excitement to work with the City’s local business community and thanked staff for including the posting to prevent occupancy. 17 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 8 Council President James opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Ordinance 1726, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1726, being an ordinance amending chapters 5 article V , and 5A article III of the Columbia Heights City Code to amend the code sections regulating the City’s liquor licensing and posting of buildings to prevent occupancy, for April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions 16. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1725, and Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9 – Land Use: 9.103 Definitions, 9.105 Nonconformities, 9.106 General Development Standards, and 9.107 Specific Development Standards. Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner City Planner Brandt stated during the February 4 Planning Commission Meeting, staff brought forward four areas in the Zoning Code to be updated with the goal of adjusting the Zoning Code to better reflect community needs while promoting consistency in future development and being in compliance with State and Federal laws and other city ordinances. Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the proposed zoning text amendment on March 3, 2026, and gave a positive recommendation (6-0) as presented. City Planner Brandt reviewed the current status. She noted the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), passed in 2000, and mandates that religious assemblies and institutions be treated at least as well as n on-religious assemblies and institutions. The City’s zoning code restricts “religious facilities/places of worship” to residential zones with a conditional use permit, while allowing “auditorium/places of assembly”, “banquet hall”, “club or lodge”, “theater-live performance”, and “theater – movie” in commercial zones. This creates a conflict with RLUIPA. City Planner Brandt explained that staff is recommending the code be updated to add “religious facilities/places of worship” as permitted with a conditional use permit in General Business (GB) and Central Business District (CBD). Based on Planning Commission comments, staff is also recommending updating the specific development standards associated with “religious facilities/places of worship” to include requiring a transportation management plan to address off-street parking, traffic control, and the impact of the facility on surrounding roadways. City Planner Brandt reviewed the current status of non -conformities. State Statute 462.357 Subdivision 1e states: “Except as otherwise provided by law, any nonconformity, including 18 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 9 the lawful use or occupation of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of an additional control under this chapter, may be continued, including through repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement, but not including expansion”. The City’s zoning code does not allow f or “replacement” and is therefore in conflict with the State Statute. Staff is recommending amending 9.105 Nonconformities (C)Nonconforming Structures (4) Repair and maintenance to include replacement that does not increase the nonconformity in any way. City Planner Brandt mentioned that multiple-family dwelling, when above a first-floor commercial use, the City’s zoning code permits “multiple-family dwelling, when above a first-floor commercial use” in the Central Business District (CBD), but restricts “single-family dwelling, when accessory to a commercial use” to the Limited Business (LB) district with a conditional use permit. Staff is recommending changing the allowed use to “single and multiple family dwelling, when above a street-level commercial use” in the Central Business District (CBD) to allow single apartments above commercial uses. Staff is recommending the language to be changed from first floor to street level to account for properties that have lower levels that exit out into parking lots. City Planner Brandt stated on November 24, 2025, that the City Council adopted Ordinance 1720 regarding Chapter 5.3 Tobacco Regulations. 9.103, 9.106 , and 9.107 in the Zoning Code need to be updated to reflect the changes. Motion by Councilmember Deneen, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1725, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. Motion by Councilmember Deneen, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to set the second reading of Ordinance 1725, being an ordinance to amend Chapter 9 – Land Use: 9.103 Definitions, 9.105 Nonconformities, 9.106 General Development Standards, and 9.107 Specific Development Standards, in the City of Columbia Heights for April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. 17. Consideration of Resolution 2026-018 Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4300 Central Avenue from Commercial and Park to Transit Oriented Development. Presenting item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner City Planner Brandt stated the City of Columbia Heights is initiating a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for two properties located at 4300 Central Avenue NE. Currently, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan guides the future land use for the property on the east side adjace nt to Central Avenue as ‘Commercial.’ The city-owned parcel on the west side along Quincy Avenue, which contains a stormwater pond, is designated as ‘Park.’ This site previously operated as a shopping mall before falling into disrepair more than a decade a go. As a result, the property at 4300 Central Avenue was sold and the buildings demolished. Over the last decade, various redevelopment efforts have been pursued, but no project has come to fruition due to market fluctuations. 19 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 10 Community Development Director Forney reviewed the history of the site. From the late 2000s through the early 2010s, this property operated as a shopping center and was home to a variety of businesses over the years, including the last establishments being: Rainbow Foods, Slumberland, Ace Hardware, Dollar Tree, and Meineke Car Care. By 2015, the property had fallen into disrepair and was not well-maintained, leading many of the businesses to close. In 2016, the site was purchased by Hy-Vee. The City worked closely with Hy-Vee’s development team to create a framework for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to support redevelopment; however, ultimately, no project moved forward. Community Development Director Forney explained that in 2021, the property was sold to the developer Alatus, who proceeded to demolish the remaining structures and clean up the site to prepare it for future redevelopment. The City utilized the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) framework previously developed with Hy-Vee to begin mortgage-bond structuring and contract negotiations with Alatus. Community Development Director Forney noted that since then, Alatus has been evaluating a range of mixed-use development concepts for the site. The concepts have considered incorporating apartments, commercial uses, single-family homes, and townhomes or rowhouses. At this time, there are no formal plans or upcoming development applications. The future project is also expected to address stormwater, sewer, sidewalk, and roadway improvements, as there are major infrastructure improvements needed in the surrounding neighborhood. When a formal redevelopment proposal comes forward, it will likely require a rezoning and additional land-use approvals. Updating the Comprehensive Plan's future land use guidance is an essential first step to enabling a viable redevelopment pathway. Community Development Director Forney stated t he City’s current 2040 Comprehensive Plan guides the eastern portion of this property for “Commercial”, limiting the site only for nonresidential uses such as retail, office, and service-oriented businesses. To make future mixed-use redevelopment possible, the City is proactively initiating this land-use guidance change to “Transit Oriented Development”. The proposal to re-guide the site as “Transit Oriented Development” will allow significantly greater flexibility for the opportunity for both residential and commercial uses. Areas guided as TOD have an expected mix of uses of 85% residential and 15% commercial, and a density of 25 to 65 units per acre. The site is well-suited for a re-guidance to a TOD designation, as several properties along the Central Avenue corridor are already guided similarly. In addition, the corridor is slated for a major MnDOT-led reconstruction project proposed for 2028, which may include the planned F-Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route. These factors, combined with evolving market conditions and the property’s long-term vacancy, provide the support for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Providing greater land-use flexibility will help facilitate redevelopment, strengthen the City’s tax base, and introduce new residential and commercial activity. City Planner Brandt noted that the current property owner and developer, Alatus, is working collaboratively with the City to prepare redevelopment concepts that align with the City’s vision and respond to current market needs. The concepts that are being 20 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 11 explored for the site include a mix of commercial and residential uses. Since the site’s current ‘Commercial’ and ‘Park’ future land use designations do not allow residential uses, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment is necessary to provide greater flexibility and support the redevelopment of mixed-use on the site. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment would re-guide the site from its current ‘Commercial’ and ‘Park’ designations to a single future land use designation of ‘Transit Oriented Development’ (TOD). The stormwater pond is included in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as it may be relocated on the property as part of the redevelopment project. City Planner Brandt noted that areas guided as TOD anticipate a mix of 85% residential and 15% commercial uses, with a density range of 25- 65 units per acre. It is estimated that redevelopment of the site could result in an additional 275 to 500 households and 650 to 1,700 people. Analysis of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment included consideration of whether the City’s forecasts need to be updated. With the release of Imagine 2050, the City is required to conduct its evaluat ion using the 2050 Comprehensive Plan forecasts shown below. According to the MN State Demographer, the City is estimated to have 8,872 households in 2024. The forecasts assume the addition of approximately 728 households by 2030. Given that both the development of this site and the Medtronic will be phased over a number of years and that the City is beginning its Comprehensive Plan Update process, revisions to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan forecasts are not deemed necessary. City Planner Brandt stated that, given similar land use designations along Central Avenue, this site is a strong candidate for TOD re-guidance. There is also a planned MnDOT reconstruction project proposed for 2028, including the addition of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) F-Line. These factors, along with evolving market conditions and the property’s long- term vacancy, support a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to transit-oriented development. Additional information is provided in the March 3, 2026, Planning Commission packet. City Planner Brandt noted that the Planning Commission held the required public hearing on March 3, 2026. Staff presented the item and provided an overview of the community engagement process, which included a neighborhood meeting on February 18, 2026, and a public survey. Two members of the public spoke at the Planning Commission meeting. They raised concerns related to stormwater, sanitation, and taxes. Following the public hearing, commissioners asked questions and discussed the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission then voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, including the findings of fact and conditions outlined by staff in the meeting packet. City Planner Brandt explained that, subsequent to the meeting, a two-question public survey, the neighborhood meeting presentation, and Planning Commission public hearing information were made available on the City’s website, along with an informational post on the City’s Facebook page. While the Facebook post generated more than 250 comments, as of February 25, 2026, only 46 responses have been received on the survey. Overall, many 21 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 12 respondents expressed concerns about the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment allowing residential uses on the site. A common sentiment has been that the City already has a sufficient number of apartment developments, and that additional apartments would worsen traffic patterns. The preference is for maintaining the property as a commercial use, particularly for a grocery store, indoor recreation, or other retail-focused uses. Councilmember Spriggs asked City Planner Brandt to explain what the Metropolitan Council is and why the City needs approval of the plan. City Planner Brandt explained that the Metropolitan Council is the authority that regulates things in the metro area , including stormwater, sanitation, and transportation. They require certain densities. They require a new plan every 10 years to meet the growing demands in the City. Councilmember Buesgens asked what the timeline was after the plan was submitted to the Metropolitan Council. City Planner Brandt replied that it would be 60 days. She added that there would be a contingency plan if a developer made a proposal before the Metropolitan Council approved the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Council President James thanked the community for providing feedback and noted that she is excited to have the flexibility to move the site to transit-oriented. She added that there will be a housing shortage, so the change would help adapt the site to make housing available. She asked if the Comprehensive Plan amendment would apply to any developer interested in the site. City Planner Brandt replied that it would apply to all developers. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-018, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to approve the adoption of Resolution 2026-018, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, which approves the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the properties at 4300 Central Avenue to Transit Oriented Development and directs staff to submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. New Business and Reports 18. Consideration of Sustainable Purchasing Policy. Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner City Planner Brandt introduced Sustainability Commissioner Bri LaPlante. Sustainability Commissioner LaPlante stated she has been on the Sustainability Commission since 2023. She explained that over the past year and a half, the Sustainability Commission has worked closely with City staff to develop a Sustainable Purchasing Policy. This policy is intended to move the City forward in incorporating sustainability into its purchasing and procurement practices while also supporting the City’s GreenStep Cities goal of achieving Step 3 in 2026. 22 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 13 Commissioner LaPlante noted that the Sustainability Commission began this work by reviewing the City’s current purchasing policy and evaluating sustainable purchasing policies used by other communities. Using these examples, the Commission developed a framework that integrates sustainability considerations into the City’s existing purchasing practices. Staff then reviewed the draft policy and provided feedback to ensure that it would align with operational workflows and be practical for implementation across departments. Commissioner LaPlante explained that, unlike a traditional purchasing policy that immediately changes procurement requirements, this Sustainable Purchasing Policy is designed as a guiding framework. The policy establishes focus areas, reporting expectations, and long-term goals that will allow City staff and the Sustainability Commission to gradually integrate more sustainable practices into purchasing decisions over time. This approach allows the City to advance sustainability goals while ensuring staff have the flexibility to transition practices in a manageable and effective way. City Planner Brandt stated at its March 10 meeting that the Sustainability Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy. While purchasing procedures are typically implemented administratively, staff felt it was important to recognize the significant work complet ed by the Sustainability Commission and City staff by formally presenting the policy to the City Council for consideration. Council acknowledgment also helps reinforce the City’s commitment to sustainability initiatives and the GreenStep Cities program. Community Development Director Forney mentioned that this is the last step of the GreenStep Cities program and will be presented at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Councilmember Buesgens thanked staff for their work. Councilmember Deneen thanked staff and the Sustainability Commission and recognized the hard work they did. Councilmember Spriggs thanked the Sustainability Commission. Council President James asked what the training and implementation guidelines were. Community Development Forney replied that the policy ensures that there is annual reporting to make sure that the policy is implemented. The policy highlights a training plan for new employees. There are many things the City is doing, but for items that are not done yet, staff will work with the Sustainability Commission to implement the policy. Motion by Councilmember Spriggs, seconded by Councilmember Deneen, to approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy as presented and direct staff to amend the City’s existing Purchasing Policy to incorporate the Sustainable Purchasing Policy and its appendices. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Spriggs, to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 pm. 23 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Page 14 Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 24 Item 2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, March 02, 2026 5:00 PM MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President Spriggs CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Members present: Laurel Deneen; Lamin Dibba; Rachel James; Amáda Márquez-Simula; Justice Spriggs; Marlaine Szurek Members absent: Connie Buesgens Staff present: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant; Emilie Voight, Community Development Coordinator PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the regular EDA Meeting of February 02, 2026. 2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for January 2026 – Resolution No. 2026-08. Szurek asked what would authorize the EDA to take funds from other sources to fund economic relief due to the ICE presence in the City. Spriggs replied that the topic would be addressed under Item 6. Motion by Szurek, seconded by Dibba, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records; and WHEREAS, the financial statements for the month of January 2026 have been reviewed by the EDA Commission; and 25 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 2 WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be acceptable as t o both form and accuracy; and WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9, including but not limited to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Annual City approved Budgets, Audits and similar documentation; and WHEREAS, financial statements are held by the City’s Finance Department in a method outlined by the State of Minnesota’s Records Retention Schedule, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statements including the check history, and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and the check history as presented in writing is approved for payment out of proper funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution is made as part of the permanent records of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Passed this March 2, 2026 Offered by: Marlaine Szurek Seconded by: Lamin Dibba Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. President: Justice Spriggs Attest: Secretary BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Fire Suppression Grant Application 4755 University Ave NE (El Pollo Loco LLC). Voight reported that in 2022, the EDA created the Fire Suppression Grant Program to assist local businesses with the expenses incurred when installing fire suppression systems within commercial buildings. Many of the commercial properties in Columbia Heights do not have fire suppression systems. Certain businesses and changes of use require the addition of fire suppression systems to existing buildings. The price of adding fire suppression systems is often cost -prohibitive for small businesses. 26 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 3 Voight explained that the owners of the property at 4755 University Ave NE, Julio Orellana and Johanna Espinoza, have submitted an application for this grant program. The property owners are currently working to establish a new business in the building: a grocery/deli called El Po llo Loco. In order to modernize the building and expand its potential future uses, the owners intend to install a fire suppression system. Voight stated that the applicants have provided the required two quotes from licensed fire protection contractors. One bid amounts to $42,030 (LifeSaver) and the other amounts to $51,863 (Nova). The quotes have been included in the meeting packet. Based on these quotes, the project would be eligible to receive a maximum grant award of $25,931.50. In the 2026 budgeting p rocess, the EDA allocated $100,000 to the Fire Suppression Grant program. This is the first Fire Suppression Grant application in 2026. Questions/Comments from Members: James stated she was in favor of the application. Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Deneen, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2026-10, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Deneen, to approve Resolution No. 2026-10, a Resolution of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority, approving the form and substance of the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement with the owners of 4755 University Ave NE (El Pollo Loco). All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10 APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE AUTHORITY INTO THE FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF 4755 UNIVERSITY AVE NE (EL POLLO LOCO LLC). WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Fire Suppression Grant Program (the “Program”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to guidelines established for the Program, the Authority is to award and administer a series of grants to eligible commercial or industrial property owners and/or tenants for the purposes of revitalizing, rehabilitating, and restoring buildings, and incre asing business vitality, economic performance, and public safety; and WHEREAS, the Authority has thoroughly reviewed copies of the proposed form of the Grant Agreement. 27 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 4 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the Authority: 1. approves the form and substance of the grant agreement and approves the Authority entering into the agreement with the owners of 4755 University Ave NE (El Pollo Loco LLC). 2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized, empowered and directed for and on behalf of the Authority to enter into the grant agreement. 3. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and take such action as they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of the foregoing resolution. ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Passed this March 2, 2026 Offered by: Amáda Márquez-Simula Seconded by: Laurel Deneen Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. President: Justice Spriggs Attest: Secretary 4. 2026 Goal Setting Part II. Forney reported that, based on the focus areas agreed upon by the Commission in December 2025 and on the specific suggestions Commissioners made during the February 2026 goal-setting activity, staff have prepared a list of draft 2026 goals for the EDA’s consideration. The goal s listed in the Agenda Packet will inform the creation and execution of the year’s work plan for Community Development staff. In doing so, they will help match EDA priorities with available resources. Certain goals are specific, while others are more general; while developing the list, staff worked to capture the ideas put forth by the Commission while leaving space for additional opportunities. Questions/Comments from Members: Szurek asked if the City would plan on making any business improvements before construction was completed on Central Avenue. She suggested waiting until construction was complete and having a plan in place for how to improve the businesses. Forney replied that there was no specific plan to do any capital improvements prior to other Central Ave work. Márquez-Simula asked what the main focus was. Forney replied that the four main focuses would be Central Avenue, Business, “Big Sites”, and Neighborhood/Housing. Voight pointed out page 49 of the Agenda Packet and explained that it is a recorded list of all the ideas that were shared during the goal-setting session. 28 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 5 5. NOAH Loan Program Updates. Voight reported that the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program, an initiative designed to help preserve and maintain affordable housing in the City, officially launched on January 1, 2026. Since the program’s launch, staff have maintained communications with program partner CEE (Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment) to track applications and feedback about the program. Tonight, staff are sharing updates on implementation thus far and making suggestions for minor revisions to th e program guidelines. Voight noted that initial program marketing efforts included social media posts, a news spotlight on the City’s website, an article in the City’s Winter newsletter, and an English/Spanish postal mailing to 437 owners and managers of 2+ unit residential properties in Columbia Heights. City staff plans to also share the program flyer at an upcoming landlord group meeting. Voight stated that as of February 20th, CEE staff had discussed the program with approximately 16 interested potential applicants and had received 5 complet e applications for the program. None of the applications to date have qualified for the program. One of the applications that did not qualify during the January-March 50% AMI income prioritization period is expected to eventually qualify during the April-December 80% AMI period. Voight explained that City staff and CEE staff have gathered detailed feedback from applicants and potential applicants about the program’s design and guidelines. There have been two main themes in this feedback: 1. The income verification documentation requirements are seen as too strict. Currently, the program guidelines require applicants to provide copies of their most recent federal tax returns to demonstrate they meet income requirements. This requirement was designed to ensure the City was taking all possible steps to avoid potential application fraud. Even prior to program launch, however, CD staff had anticipated that obtaining tax returns might be challenging. This has proven true: CEE staff and applicants have indicated that tenants are often uncomfortable providing this information. Some tenants are also unable to provide this information because they do not have formal or documented employment. One building owner explained to staff that they had inherited their tenants from a previous building owner. Another stated that at the time of lease signing and background check, their typical method of verifying income involves using pay stubs, not tax returns. 2. The number of potential eligible applicants is perceived as very small due to the combination of income and rent requirements. Because the program loans are funded using the City’s LAHA dollars, the City is required to comply with MN State Statute 477A.35 for their use. These statutes specify that for rental housing projects, projects at the 50% AMI level must be prioritized over those at the 80% AMI level, and the housing must be “affordable to the local work force.” These statutory requirements guided the initial program design. Questions/Comments from Members: 29 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 6 Szurek asked Voight if there would be concern regarding fraud since the requirements were not as strict. She explained that fraud can occur if there is no proof of citizenship or that the individual is paying taxes. She added that she did not want to expose the EDA to fraud. She noted that the proof would be in pay stubs and wondered what would happen if someone was paid in cash. Voight explained that the recipients of the loans have a certain set of criteria that they have to meet. The proposal for modifying the program guidelines does not make any changes to the actual applicants. She added that the proposed changes were for the tenants in the building. Forney mentioned that the grant is to help landlords. Szurek asked why it matters to know where the tenant is re ceiving their money. Forney replied that it does not matter where they receive their money from, and a pay stub would help confirm that the City can meet the State requirements for rentals. James asked for clarification regarding the rent levels. Voight replied that she could follow up with the EDA with a more detailed report on the rent amounts for each unit. The LAHA statutes and the State Statutes say that the rental housing must be affordable to the workforce. T ypically, the housing cost should be no more than 30% of the income in order to qualify as affordable. James asked Voight if staff have connected with other cities that are trying to administer the funds for existing housing. Voight replied that many cities are using their LAHA funding for homeowner- owned housing and not rented housing. The criteria for owned housing are different from those for rental housing. Dibba mentioned that there are many residents who are not US citizens. Szurek replied that non -US citizens should be seeking to get citizenship, and the City should not make special rules for them so that they do not have to pay as much rent. Dibba pointed out that there is a difference between non-citizens and illegal immigrants. He explained that there are individuals who have green ca rds and work visas and are allowed to stay in the Country legally. Spriggs mentioned that the discussion was not about immigration policy. Dibba explained that a lot of the community are people who are not citizens , and people could have challenges accessing the program. He noted that it would make sense to consider how to tweak the program to ensure that the community could access the program without breaking the law or cutting corners. He explained that he went through the immigration process and was in the country for a long time before he became a citizen because it is a long process. He asked staff if there was information on other cities that have made some tweaks to similar programs to help residents be able to have access to the program. Voight replied that staff has been talking with CEE, which administers different types of programs for different cities. CEE said the program is fairly specific in its design, and there are no exact comparisons to other cities. She added that CEE said using pay stubs or using an attestation for income would be a positive change to the process to make it easier to get through. Chirpich mentioned that the City was going off of MHFA’s strictest restriction interpretation of defining affordability at 30% of monthly income. He wondered if there was another way to look at it, such as other programs that delineate maximum income levels for other subsidies that MHFA 30 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 7 administers. Forney replied that a lot of the program's staff have looked at going off of the AMI rental housing metrics brought by the Metropolitan Council. He added that staff would look into other options. He noted that the LAHA funding is new and staff are still learning about how the funds can be used. Deneen expressed her understanding that the income verification documentation requirements are seen as too strict. She added that she would be interested in knowing what kind of percentages the EDA could work with. She noted that she wants to ensure that t here is as much participation as possible while also keeping to the point of the NOAH grant. James agreed with the staff’s recommendation. Spriggs agreed and explained that it would be helpful to gather information throughout the year to see if there needs to be legislative changes in the future. Voight replied that staff would provide the EDA with an update in a few months. Motion by Deneen, seconded by James, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2026-09, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. Motion by Deneen, seconded by James, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-09, a Resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the amended Program Guidelines, dated 02/26/2026, for the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE AMENDED PROGRAM GUIDELINES, DATED 02/26/2026, FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NATURALLY OCCURRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING (NOAH) LOAN PROGRAM. WHEREAS, in 2024, the City of Columbia Heights established a Local Housing Trust Fund supported by State-allocated Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) funds, and designated the Economic Development Authority (EDA) as the administrator of this Fund to support affordable housing init iatives within the City; and WHEREAS, in 2025, the EDA approved the creation of the Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program (the “Program”); and WHEREAS, the Program officially launched on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, in response to feedback received from applicants and from the Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), the EDA’s program partner, the EDA wishes to revise the Program Guidelines to provide additional options for the types of documentation used for household income verification. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the Authority hereby: 31 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 8 1. Approves the form and substance of the amended Program Guidelines, dated 02/26/2026, for the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program; and 2. Authorizes the officers, employees, and other agents of the Authority to take all actions necessary to perform the Authority’s obligations under the amended Program Guidelines, including, without limitation, all acts and things required of them by or in connection with this resolution, for the full, punctual, and complete performance of all the terms, covenants, and agreements contained herein. ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Passed this March 2, 2026 Offered by: Laurel Deneen Seconded by: Rachel James Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. President: Justice Spriggs Attest: Secretary 6. 2026 Economic Impact Relief Discussion. Voight reported that at the EDA’s February meeting, the Commission discussed providing financial relief to the community to help defray the economic impacts of the Metro Surge federal immigration enforcement actions. As a result of this discussion, the Commission directed Community Development staff to assess how the EDA might provide direct relief to businesses. Prior to the February meeting, staff had already briefly discussed the topic with the EDA’s legal counsel. Based on those earlier conversations with counsel, staff suggested during the meeting that if the EDA wanted to use its own funds for such a relief initiative, a deferred loan program might be the most feasible option. Voight explained that following the direction given by the Commission during the meeting, staff conducted further research into this topic. This research included statutory analysis with the EDA’s legal counsel and the City Attorney, tracking the City of Minneapolis’ efforts to dedicate funds to business relief, tracking State legislative discussions about relief, and preparing and distributing an English/Spanish business economic impact survey to gather firsthand testimony from local businesses. To date, twenty-four survey responses have been received. Voight noted that at this juncture, staff believe there are three possible paths for providing local financial relief to businesses: a. Using City-level levied funds from the EDA’s Community Revitalization program, for a program to be administered by the EDA; b. Requesting Anoka County HRA-level levied funds from the County, for a program to be 32 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 9 administered by the City; c. Identifying an independent source of funds in the City’s resources and amending the 2026 City budget to direct these funds to local economic relief, for a program to be administered by the City. Forney stated that Voight has been in communication with the City Attorney and the EDA’s attorney to find a way to fund a program to support economic relief. The State has set up EDA and City funding to not be used in ways that do not benefit the public, which means that there are a number of Statutes that the City has to look at to ensure they are expending funds appropriately. He explained that Community Development staff are working hard to figure out how to design and administer a program. Businesses in the City are suffering, and staff will work as quickly as possible. He added that staff would also continue to look into a rental assistance program and are looking to identify a partner that could do the underwriting and make sure the program is handled correctly. He noted that there are funds available for a rental assistance program . Questions/Comments from Members: Márquez-Simula explained that small restaurants have been impacted by not having staff available, and walk-in traffic has been impaired for businesses. She added that delivery truck drivers have been impacted, so inventory and supplies are not getting deli vered to businesses. She added that construction workers have left the State which impacts construction in the State. She thanked the staff for their work. James thanked staff for their work and explained that businesses struggling in the City impact the entire community. She mentioned that she spoke with the new owner of 3 Guys’ Grill and learned that the old owner had to leave because he could not make enough money. She noted that it seemed that businesses could use help with rent or mortgage payments, and she wondered if it would be helpful for the EDA to focus on that aspect of supporting businesses instead of focusing on revenue or owner pay. She expressed her support for using EDA or City funds and mentioned that it did not make sense to spend a lot of time on licensing refunds since it is a small amount of money and could take a lot of staff time. Voight mentioned that the money spent by businesses thus far in 2026 on licensing fees is $55,000. Deneen agreed that focusing on the building structure could be helpful and would rather have staff spend time on things that could be more impactful for more businesses. Dibba mentioned that many businesses are struggling with overhead costs and could use help in that area. Spriggs asked how much the EDA puts into the Community Revitalization Program each year. Forney replied that the 2026 budget is for $300,000. Voight mentioned that there was an option to pause the Fire Suppression Program and Façade Improvement Program to ensure that funding is available, but the EDA continues to receive applications for those grants so it might make sense to continue to administer the programs. Staff is in favor of continuing to run those programs for now. Spriggs stated he was in favor of getting funds to people as quickly as possible so that there is some immediate relief that can bridge the gap. 33 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES March 02, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 10 BUSINESS UPDATES a. Pledge of Allegiance. Voight noted that an EDA member pointed out that there are some meetin gs where the Pledge of Allegiance is not said, such as the HRA meeting. There was a question about whether reciting the Pledge is the EDA bylaws. Voight explained that she did research and found out that it is not in the bylaws or in the City Charter, and was something the EDA has chosen to regularly include in its meetings since around 2003. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Deneen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 pm. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________ Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary 34 Item 3. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Approved 4/1/2026 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 245 476 655 774 13 and passcode bY2b8Mf7 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 5:30pm. Members present: Melanie Magidow; Theresa Strike; Chris Polley; Olga Herrera; Amina Maameri; Laurel Deneen (City Council Liaison. Members remotely present: N/A. Members absent: N/A. Others present: Renee Dougherty (Library Director); Ally Addison Shauer (Library Supervisor); Nick Olberding (Board Secretary). Public present: N/A. 1. The Agenda was approved as is, but with new Supervisor Introduction moved to the beginning. 2. The Minutes from February 4, 2026, Library Board Meeting were moved and approved. 3. Review of 2026 Operating Budget: 16% of the year completed and 13.6% of the budget expended. a. Nick wanted to note that this report exported from the City’s general ledger software no longer has an encumbered column (funds allocated for specific expenses by purchase order but not yet paid). Community Forum: Opportunity for public input. No correspondence and no public in attendance. The CHPL website hosts the contact form to submit questions or concerns: https://chplmn.org/board Old Business: 4. Staffing Update: We hired two new Library Supervisors (Ally & Elijah), one of which we were introduced to tonight during her second evening of onboarding and training. Unfortunately, Elijah was offered a promotion with his full- time retail employer after his first day of training with us and chose to accept their offer. Renee reviewed our options and has opted to continue with only one new Supervisor for the foreseeable future and re-evaluate hiring after we see how well it works over the next few months. New Business: 5. New Supervisor Introduction: Ally was introduced to the Library Board, who were very appreciative of her choosing to expand her career to the Columbia Heights Public Library. She has worked for both Hennepin County Library and Scott County Library, in supervisory, technology, administrative, youth services, and outreach-oriented roles over the years. She was very interested in the Board members and their motivations for getting involved, which included reasons such as wanting to help build/maintain the bridge between the Library, community, and schools; fond family histories and memories of libraries; giving back to the community; helping support immigrant neighbors and being attentive to the community. 6. 2025 Year-in-Review: The Board was provided with an infographic depicting year-end statistics. As compared to the previous year, visits increased 15% with items borrowed up 3%; number of programs went up 5% and an increase in attendance of 12%; Wi-Fi sessions increased 16% and library computer sessions up 17%. Some of the increases can be partially attributed to Hennepin County’s Northeast Library being closed for much of the year. The Board asked if we would be promoting this. Yes, it will be included in the City’s annual report and the statistics will be submitted to the MN Department of Education for our annual report. Additionally, it could be posted to Facebook, included in the City Newsletter, and added to the website. The self-directed programs were the Summer Reading Program, Winter Reads Program, and the Tiny Art Project. 7. Library Metrics Comparison 2020-2024: Compiled with data from previous years’ data maintained by State Library 35 Item 4. Services of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Board was presented with a comparison of trends and statistics from 17 comparable libraries in the state (serving populations of 12,000-24,000). Per capita, we come out at the higher end for percentage of population with library cards, number of visits, total circulation, but also operating cost. Director’s Update: 8. January Board Report: Provided as an FYI. a. The Board was appreciative of the inclusion of Palestinian authors in a recent book display. b. The Board asked if public school field trips that were cancelled due to winter storms and ICE enforcement have been rescheduled now that the district has lifted travel restrictions? Staff are saving dates in April for them. c. Conversation Circles promos have been added back to the LED marquee. A Spanish language learning group met in the Community room as an independent group not sponsored by the Library. d. Staff will explore partnering with SACA Food Shelf on a food drive. e. The increased police assistance needed for the month was noted. f. This is Melanie’s final meeting of her term; she was thanked for her time, perspective, and insight into library legislation gained from working at Minitex. Thank you, Melanie! g. Melanie shared cost savings from the resource sharing and consolidated subscriptions that Minitex provides various library systems. Anoka County alone benefits from savings of $900,000/year; all MN libraries’ total savings are close to $33 million. 9. Board Books (what we’re reading, watching, playing, listening to, or simply recommend): a. Theresa: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race Margot Lee Shetterly; Severed: A History of Heads Lost and Heads Found Frances Larson; A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities that Arise in Disaster Rebecca Solnit b. Chris: Chunky (youth graphic novel) Yehudi Mercado; Sudden Fiction Latino: Short-Short Stories from the United States and Latin America Robert Shapard, James Thomas & Ray Gonzales (editors) c. Melanie: The Letter for the King (Letter for the King youth series) Tonke Dragt d. Amina: The Summer I Ate the Rich Maika & Maritza Moulite; The Clear Quran: A Thematic English Translation of the Message of the Final Revelation Dr. Mustafa Khattab e. Olga: So Far from God Ana Castillo f. Laurel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams; Rat Scabies and the Holy Grail: Can a Punk Rock Legend Find What Monty Python Couldn't? Christopher Dawes g. Renee: A Council of Dolls Mona Susan Power (Library Book Club selection) h. Nick: And Then There Were None Agatha Christie There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44pm. Respectfully submitted, Nick Olberding Recording Secretary, CHPL Board of Trustees 36 Item 4. ITEM: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1725, and Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9 – Land Use: 9.103 Definitions, 9.105 Nonconformities, 9.106 General Development Standards, and 9.107 Specific Development Standards Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Ursula Brandt, City Planner/ March 30, 2026 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 X Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND During the February 4 Planning Commission Meeting Staff brought forward four areas in the Zoning Code to be updated with the goal of adjusting the Zoning Code to better reflect community needs while promoting consistency in future development and being in compliance with State and Federal laws and other city ordinances. Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the proposed zoning text amendment on March 3, 2026 and gave a positive recommendation (6-0) as presented. CURRENT STATUS Places of Worship The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) passed in 2000 and mandates that religious assemblies and institutions be treated at least as well as non-religious assemblies and institutions. The City’s zoning code restricts “religious facilities/places of worship” to residential zones with a conditional use permit, while allowing “auditorium/places of assembly”, “banquet hall”, “club or lodge”, “theater-live performance” and “theater – movie” in commercial zones. This creates a conflict with RLUIPA. Staff is recommending the code be updated to add “religious facilities/places of worship” as permitted with a conditional use permit in General Business (GB) and Central Business District (CBD). Based on Planning Commission comments staff is also recommending updating the specific development standards associated with “religious facilities/places of worship” to include requiring a transportation management plan to address off street parking, traffic control and the impact of the facility on surrounding roadways. Non – Conformities State Statute 462.357 Subdivision 1e states: “Except as otherwise provided by law, any nonconformity, including the lawful use or occupation of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of an additional control under this chapter, may be continued, including through repair, replacement, restoration, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 37 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights Page 2 maintenance, or improvement, but not including expansion”. The City’s zoning code does not allow for “replacement” and is therefore in conflict with the State Statute. Staff is recommending amending 9.105 Nonconformities (C)Nonconforming Structures (4) Repair and maintenance to include replacement that does not increase the nonconformity in any way. Multiple-family dwelling, when above a first-floor commercial use The City’s zoning code permits “multiple-family dwelling, when above a first-floor commercial use” in the Central Business District (CBD), but restricts “Single family dwelling, when accessory to a commercial use” to the Limited Business (LB) district with a conditional use permit. Staff is recommending changing the allowed use to “single and multiple family dwelling, when above a street level commercial use” in the Central Business District (CBD) to allow single apartments above commercial uses. Staff is recommending the language to be changed from first floor to street level to account for properties that have lower levels that exit out into parking lots. Smoke Shops On November 24, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1720 regarding Chapter 5.3 Tobacco Regulations. 9.103, 9.106 and 9.107 in the Zoning Code need to be updated to reflect the changes. Staff Recommends the following changes. 9.103 Definitions SMOKE TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOP. A retail establishment that has obtained an appropriate license, in which greater than 90% of the business’s gross revenue must be from the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or smoking related accessories, and prohibits persons under 21 from being present or enter at all times. ACCESSORY TOBACCO RETAILER. A retail establishment that has obtained an appropriate license from the City and that derives no more than 45% of its gross revenues from the sale of licensed products. 9.106 General Development Standards Table of Uses Add the Accessory Tobacco Retailer use to the table as permitted in all commercial districts. 9.107 Specific Development Standards (43) Smoke Tobacco Product shops. (a) The smoke shop Must have an entrance door opening directly to the outdoors. (b) Share no wall with, and has no part of its structure adjoined to any other business or retailer, unless the wall is permanent, completely opaque and without doors, windows and pass-throughs to the other business or retailer (c) Shall share no walls with, and has no part of its structure directly adjoined to, another tobacco retailer (b) Greater than 90% of the business’s gross revenue must be from the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or smoking related accessories. (c) A tobacco department or section of any individual business establishment with any type of liquor, food or restaurant license shall not be considered a smoke shop. (d) The total number of city-issued smoke shop licenses shall at no time exceed five. Tobacco Product Shop 38 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights Page 3 (d) Any existing smoke tobacco product shops at the time of the passage of Ord. 1570 1720 shall comply fully with the ordinance by December 31, 2010 January 1, 2026. Changes by Code Section 1. 9.103 Definitions update Smoke Shop to Tobacco Product Shop, make the definition consistent with the definition in Ordinance 1720 and add the definition of Accessory Tobacco Retailer. 2. 9.105 Nonconformities to include replace in Repair and Maintenance of a Nonconforming structure but does not allow for an increase in nonconformity with the replacement. 3. 9.106 General Development Standards (S) Table of Uses a. Amend ‘Multiple family dwelling, when above a first floor commercial use’ to ‘Single and Multiple family dwelling, when above street level commercial use’. b. Change the name of Smoke Shops to Tobacco Product Shops. c. Add Accessory Tobacco Retailer as permitted in all Commercial Districts. d. Add Religious facility/place of worship as a Conditional Use in Genera l Business and Central Business District. 4. 9.107 Specific Development Standards a. Amend (35) Religious facilities/places of worship for consistency and to require a transportation management plan. b. Amend (43) Smoke Shops to be in alignment with Ordinance 172 0 as presented above. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (F) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines certain findings of fact that must be met in order for the City to grant approval for a zoning amendment. The findings are as follows: (a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies strengthening the identify and image of the community as a desirable place to live, work, and play as well as preserving and enhancing the existing viable commercial and industrial areas within the community. The zoning code amendments proposed will help achieve more consistency with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. (b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner. The zoning text amendments are to come into compliance with current City, State and Federal regulations to ensuring consistency across zoning districts. (c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The amendment is not to change the zoning classification of a particular property. (d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning classification. The amendment is not to change the zoning classification of a particular property. 39 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ACTION On March 3, 2026 the Planning Commission held the required Public Hearing. No public comments were received before or during the public hearing. Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the City Council approve Ordinance 1725. City Council revied the proposed changes at the March 23 City Council Meeting and recommended approval. City Council voted 4-0 to set the second reading of the Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1725. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance amendment No. 1725, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1725, being an ordinance to amend Chapter 9 – Land Use: 9.103 Definitions, 9.105 Nonconformities, 9.106 General Development Standards, and 9.107 Specific Development Standards, and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper. ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordinance 1725 2. Summary Ordinance 40 Item 5. Ordinance No.1725 ORDINANCE NO. 1725 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 – LAND USE OF THE CITY CODE OF 2005 TO AMEND 9.103 DEFINITIONS, 9.105 NONCONFORMITIES, 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1 The following definitions are amended or added as provided in Section 9.103 of the City Code of 2005, is hereby established to read as follows: For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ABANDONMENT. To discontinue a use or activity for any reason, but excluding temporary interruptions to the use during periods of building or remodeling where a valid building permit has been issued or during periods of routine seasonal closure. ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. A building or structure or portion of a structure subordinate to and serving the principal structure on the same lot. Solar equipment and renewable energy installations are not considered to be structures. ACCESSORY TOBACCO RETAILER. A retail establishment that has obtained an appropriate license from the City and that derives no more than 45% of its gross revenues from the sale of licensed products. ACCESSORY USE. A use that is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of the principal building or buildings. ADDITION. Any change or modification in construction or occupancy of an existing structure. The enclosure of an existing screened porch, deck, roofed deck, patio, or roofed patio shall be considered an addition. ADJACENT or CONTIGUOUS. Bordering, touching or adjoining. If two lots are separated by a public street, they shall not be deemed adjacent. If two lots are separated by a public walkway, they shall be deemed adjacent. ADULT USE. Adult uses include adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, adult motion picture sales/rental, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult massage parlors, adult steam room/bathhouse/sauna facilities, adult companionship establishments, adult conversation parlors, adult health/sport clubs, adult cabarets, adult novelty businesses, adult motion picture arcades, adult modeling studio s, adult hotels/motels, adult body painting studios, and other premises, enterprises, establishments, businesses or places open to some or all members of the public, at or in which there is an emphasis on the presentation, display, depiction or description of “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” which are capable of being seen by members of the public. Activities classified as obscene as defined by M.S. § 617.241, as it may be amended from time to time, are not included. ADULT USE, ACCESSORY. The offering of retail goods for sale which are classified as adult uses on a limited scale and which are incidental to the primary activity and goods and/or services offered by the establishment. Examples of such items include the sale of adult magazines, the sale or rental of adult motion pictures, the sale of adult novelties, and the like. ADULT USE, PRINCIPAL. The offering of goods and/or services which are classified as adult uses as a primary or sole activity of a business or establishment and include, but are not limited to adult body painting studios, adult bookstores, adult cabarets, adult companionship establishments, adult conversation parlors, adult health clubs, adult theaters, adult modeling studios, and adult saunas and massage parlors. ALLEY. A public right-of-way or private way that affords a secondary means of access to abutting property. ANNEXATION. The incorporation of a land area into the city with a resulting change to the corporate limits of the city. 41 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 2 ARCADE. A place or facility where pinball or other similar electronic games are played for amusement only. Shall not be construed so as to include bingo games nor shall it be construed so as to include gambling devices or any other devices prohibited by law. ASSEMBLY, MANUFACTURING AND/OR PROCESSING. Any manufacturing or industrial production which by the nature of the materials, equipment, and process utilized are not objectionable by reason of odor, radiation, noise, vibration, gas fumes, dust, smoke, refuse matter or water-carried waste. ASSISTED LIVING. A facility licensed by the MnDOH where individualized home care aide services or home management services are provided to residents either by management or by providers under contract with the management. AUDITORIUM/PLACE OF ASSEMBLY. An open, partially enclosed, or fully enclosed facility used or intended to be used primarily for spectator sports, entertainment events, expositions, and other public gatherings. Typical uses include convention and exhibition halls, sports arenas, and amphitheaters. AUTO REDUCTION YARD. A lot or yard where one or more unlicensed motor vehicles or the remains thereof are kept for the purpose of dismantling, sale of parts, sale as scrap, storage or abandonment. AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLE SALES/RENTAL NEW. The use of any building, land area, or other premises or portion thereof, for the display, sale, or lease of new automobiles, panel trucks or vans, trailers, or recreational vehicles and including any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use. AUTO AND TRUCK SALES LOT, USED. Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and selling secondhand passenger cars or trucks, and the storing of such vehicles prior to sale. AUTOMOBILE, USED. Any secondhand, previously owned passenger vehicle, car, or truck. AVERAGE EXISTING GRADE. The average existing grade is measured as the existing elevation (prior to any construction alterations) at each corner of the structure and calculating an average. AVERAGE FINISHED GRADE. The average finished grade is measured by taking the finished elevation (after any construction alterations) at each corner of the structure and calculating an average; see example images below: 42 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 3 BANNER, FLAG or PENNANT. A sign made of a flexible material, such as cloth, paper, or plastic, however and wherever affixed. BANQUET HALL. A building for the purpose of hosting a party, banquet, wedding, reception or other social events. BASEMENT. A portion of a building located partially, up to 50% underground or below grade. BAY. Cantilevered portion of a building. BED AND BREAKFAST RESIDENCE. An owner-occupied, single-family residence that provides lodging and meals to registered guests. BEDROOM. Any room used principally for sleeping purposes and does not contain separate kitchen and sanitary facilities. BILLIARDS HALL. A business establishment containing more than two pool or billiard tables for the use of patrons. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS. The Columbia Heights Planning Commission. BOARDING HOUSE. A building other than a motel or hotel where, for compensation and by pre - arrangement for definite periods, meals and/or lodgings are provided for three or more persons, but not to exceed eight persons. 43 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 4 BODY PIERCING SHOP. The practice of physical body adornment by establishments and artists using the techniques of body piercing, BOWLING ALLEY. Indoor facility for the sport of ten-pin or duck-pin bowling, with customary accessory uses such as snack bars. BREW PUB. A restaurant that conducts the retail of on-sale malt liquor consumed and brewed on the premise. BREWER TAPROOM. A facility on the premises of, or adjacent to, a malt liquor manufacturer intended for on - sale and consumption of malt liquor produced by the brewer. BUFFER. A landscaped area intended to separate and/or partially obstruct the view of adjacent land uses or properties from one another. BUILDABLE AREA. The area of the lot remaining after the minimum yard or setback requirements of this article have been established. BUILDING. Any roofed structure that may provide shelter or enclosure of persons, animals or chattel. Solar equipment and renewable energy installations are not considered to be structures. BUILDING LINE. A line parallel with the street right-of-way, or any property line, at the foundation level of a building and representing the distance which the building is set back from the street right -of-way or other property line. BULK REGULATIONS. Standards and controls that establish the maximum size of structures and the buildable area within which the structure can be located, including height, floor area ratio, gross floor area, lot area, lot coverage, impervious surface area and yard requirements, but excluding residential density regulations. BUSINESS. Any occupation, employment, or enterprise wherein merchandise is exhibited, rented or sold or which occupies time, attention labor and/or materials or where services or goods are offered for compensation. BUSINESS FRONTAGE. The property lines or lease lines at the front of the building or the location of the main public entrance of said building. CANOPY, AWNING or MARQUEE. A projection or extension of a structure, building or place of assembly, erected in such a manner as to provide a shelter or cover over the approach to any entrance of such structure, building, or place of assembly. CARETAKER’S RESIDENCE. An accessory dwelling on a nonresidential premises, occupied by the person who oversees the nonresidential operation 24 hours a day, and their family. CARPORT. An automobile shelter having one or more sides open. CARWASH. A building that provides facilities for washing and cleaning motor vehicles, which may use production line methods with a conveyor, blower, or other mechanical devices, and which may employ some hand labor. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A document issued by the Building Official allowing for the occupancy or use of a building, and certifying that the structure or use has been constructed or will be used in compliance with all the applicable codes and ordinances. CLINIC, MEDICAL. A place used for the diagnosis and treatment of sick, ailing, infirm, injured persons, and those persons who are in need of medical attention. Overnight care facilities are not provided at the clinic. CLINIC, VETERINARY. A place used for the diagnosis and treatment of sick or injured animals and those animals in need of medical attention within a completely enclosed building with sound proofing and odor control, does not include outdoor kennels. CLUB OR LODGE. An organization and its premises catering exclusively to members and their guests for social, intellectual, recreational, or athletic purposes that are conducted for profit; includes lodge. COFFEE SHOP. An establishment engaged principally in the sale of coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises or for carryout, which may also include the sale of a limited number of food items. 44 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 5 COLOR. Any hue or combination of values of these. Black and white, shall not be considered colors. COMMERCIAL USE. A use of land, building or structure intended, designed or arranged for a business, occupation, trade, or profession, including entertainment, services or sale of goods. COMMUNITY CENTER. An establishment operated by a non-profit organization or government agency, which includes recreational facilities, meeting rooms, social service facilities, and public health facilities, or any combination thereof. Community-scale solar energy system. A solar photovoltaic system that qualifies for the Community Solar Gardens identified by the State of Minnesota Commerce Department’s Energy and Utilities. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The policies, statements, goals and interrelated plans for private and pu blic use of land and water, transportation, and community facilities including recommendations for plan execution, documented texts, ordinances, maps which constitute the guide for the future development of the city. CONCRETE, ASPHALT, ROCK CRUSHING OPERATION. A plant for the manufacture, mixing, and crushing of concrete, cement, and concrete and cement and rock products, including any apparatus and uses incident to such manufacturing and mixing. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. A permit specially and individually granted by the City Council after public hearing thereon by the Planning Commission for any conditional use so permitted in any use district. CONSIGNMENT/SECONDHAND STORE. Retail sales of previously used merchandise, such as clothing, household furnishings or appliances, sports/recreational equipment. This classification does not include secondhand motor vehicles, parts, or accessories. CONVENIENCE STORE. A retail establishment, having a maximum gross floor area of 7,500 square feet, offering for sale prepackaged food products, household items and other goods commonly associated with this type of store. This use may also be combined with a motor vehicle service station. COUNCIL. The Columbia Heights City Council. CURB. A stone, asphalt or concrete boundary marking the edge of a roadway or paved area. CURB LEVEL. The grade elevation as established by the city, of the curb in front of the center of the building. Where no curb level has been established, the City Engineer shall determine a curb level or its equivalent for the purpose of this article. CURB LINE. The line at the face of the curb nearest the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be established by the City Engineer. CURRENCY EXCHANGE. Any person, except a bank, trust company, savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or industrial loan and thrift company, engaged in the business of cashing checks, drafts, money orders, or travelers’ checks for a fee. Does not include a person who provides these services incidental to the person’s primary business if the charge for cashing a check or draft does not exceed one dollar or 1 percent of the value of the check or draft, whichever is greater. DAY CARE, ADULT. A facility that provides care to functionally impaired adults on a regular basis for periods of less than 24 hours in a structure that is not the residence of the person being served or the facility operator. DAY CARE, FAMILY. A facility that provides care, protection and supervision of children in a private residence for periods of less than 24 hours. The size of the outdoor play area, the maximum number of children who may be served, and the number and qualifications of required outside teachers and h elpers are set forth in Minnesota Statutes. This use may be licensed by other agencies. DAY CARE, GROUP. A non-residential facility where child care, protection and supervision services are provided on a regular basis for periods of less than 24 hours. A group day care facility may also be referred to as a NURSERY. DECK, ATTACHED. A structure six feet or more attached to the main building that may or may not have a railing or access to the ground, but does not have a roof or contain walls. 45 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 6 DECK, DETACHED. A free-standing structure that is directly adjacent or attached to the principal building that may or may not have a railing, but does not have a roof or contain walls. DENSITY. The number of dwellings or principal buildings or uses permitted per net acre of land. Net acre of land shall not include any land required for public streets or other rights-of-way. DEVELOPMENT. All structures and other human modifications of the landscape. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. Any premise where alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages are sold at retail for consumption on the premises. DRIP LINE. A vertical line extending from the outermost branches of a tree to the ground. DRIVE-IN FACILITY. Any portion of a building from which business is transacted, or is cap able of being transacted, directly with customers located in a motor vehicle. Such use may also be referred to as a drive- through. DRIVEWAY. A private way used by vehicles to gain access to an individual lot or parcel of land. For one- and two-family dwellings, the driveway shall be defined as the length and width of a driving surface that is used to gain access to a private garage. DROP-IN FACILITY. A facility operated by an organization which provides services such as training, counseling, health, or the distribution of food or clothing. This term includes but is not limited to a facility offering life skills training, substance abuse counseling, housing services, or a neighborhood recovery center. This term does not include an emergency residential shelter. DWELLING. A building or one or more portions thereof occupied or intended to be occupied exclusively by a family, but not including rooms in motels, hotels, nursing homes, boardinghouses, nor trailers, tents, cabins, or trailer coaches. DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY. A separate, complete housekeeping unit with a separate entrance, kitchen, sleeping area, and full bathroom facilities, which is an internal, attached or detached extension to an existing single-family structure. DWELLING, ATTACHED. A dwelling that is joined to another dwelling on one or more sides by a common wall. DWELLING, MULTIPLE. A building so designed as to contain three or more dwellings as the principle use. DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY. Any building that contains one dwelling unit used, intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or occupied for living purposes. DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of two or more attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to the roof and having open space on at least two sides of each unit. Each single-family dwelling unit shall be considered to be a separate building. Separate building service utilities shall be provided to each single-family dwelling unit when required by other chapters of the State Building Code. DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY. Any building that contains two separate dwelling units with separation either horizontal or vertical on one lot that is used, intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or occupied for living purposes. EASEMENT, UTILITY. A grant by a property owner for the use of a portion or strip of land for the purposes of constructing and maintaining utilities, including, but not limited to, sanitary sewers, water mains, electric liners, telephone lines, storm sewers or storm drainage ways, and gas lines. EMERGENCY SHELTER. A non-profit, charitable, or religious organization providing boarding and/or lodging and ancillary services on the premises primarily to indigent, needy, homeless or transient persons. EQUAL DEGREE OF ENCROACHMENT. A method of determining the location of encroachment lines so that flood plain lands on both sides of a stream are capable of conveying a proportionate share of flood flows. This as determined by considering the effect of encroachment on the hydraulic efficiency of the flood plain along both sides of a stream for a significant reach. 46 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 7 ESSENTIAL SERVICE. Underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam, or water distribution systems; collection, communication, supply or disposal systems including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants or other similar equipment and accessories in conjunction therewith; but not including telecommunication towers. FACADE. The exterior wall of a building exposed to public view. FAMILY. Any number of persons living together as a single housekeeping unit under a common housekeeping management plan. FAMILY, SHARED LIVING ARRANGEMENT. The occupancy of a dwelling unit by persons of more than one family in order to reduce housing expenses and to provide social contact, mutual support, and assistance. FENCE. A fence is any partition, structure, wall or gate erected as a dividing marker along property lines or within the required yard. FILLING. The placement of sand, gravel, earth or other materials of any composition on a parcel of land. FIREARM. Any device, designed to be used as a weapon, which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other form of combustion, but excluding a stud or nail gun used in the construction industry or a toy gun. FIREARMS DEALER. Any person engaged in the sale, lease, trade, or other transfer of firearms or ammunitio n at wholesale or retail. Firearms dealer shall not include any person engaged only in the business of repairing firearms. FLOOD. A temporary rise in stream flow or stage that results in inundation of the areas adjacent to the channel. FLOOD FREQUENCY. The average frequency, statistically determined, for which it is expected that a specific flood state or discharge may be equaled or exceeded. FLOOD FRINGE. That portion of the flood plain outside of the floodway. Flood fringe is synonymous with the term floodway fringe used in the Flood Insurance Study. FLOOD PLAIN. The areas adjoining a watercourse that have been or hereafter may be covered by the regional flood. FLOOD PROOFING. A combination of structural provisions, changes, or adjustments to properties and structures subject to flooding primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood damages. FLOODWAY. The channel of the watercourse and those portions of the adjoining flood plain that is reasonably required to carry and discharge the regional flood. FLOOR AREA, GROSS. The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors measured to the outside of exterior walls. FLOOR AREA, NET. The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building including interior balconies, mezzanines and basements, but excepting that area primarily devoted to window display, fitting rooms, stairs, escalators, unenclosed porches, dead storage, heating and utility rooms, inside off-street parking or loading space. Measurements shall be made from the outside of exterior walls. FLOOR AREA RATIO. The numerical value obtained through dividing the gross floor area of a building or buildings by the lot area on which such building or buildings are located. FREIGHT TERMINAL. A transportation facility in which quantities of goods or container cargo are stored without undergoing any manufacturing processes, transferred to other carriers, or stored outdoors in order to transfer them to other locations. FRONTAGE. The distance for which a lot line coincides with the right-of-way line of a public street or the boundary of a private street. FUNERAL HOME. A building or part of a building thereof used for human funeral services. Such building may contain space and facilities for embalming and other services used to prepare the dead for burial, performance 47 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 8 of autopsies, storage of caskets, funeral urns and other related funeral supplies and the storage of other funeral supplies, but excluding crematoriums. GARAGE, PRIVATE. A detached accessory building or portion of principal building, including a carport, which is used primarily for storing passenger vehicles, trailers or one truck of a rate capacity not in excess of 9,000 pounds. GARAGE SALE. Any display of used goods and/or salesmen samples and sale of said goods on a property used primarily as a dwelling. The person conducting the sale shall be a member of the family occupying the dwelling. GLARE, DIRECT. That part of the visible light reaching an observer directly in a straight line from the source of its principal diffuser and/or its associated focusing reflector. GLARE, INDIRECT. Light described in the definition for direct glare, but reaching an observer by reflection from a surface or surfaced which either: (1) Move periodically under power of the wind, electricity, burning fossil fuel, or similar energy source; or (2) Reflect 70% or more of the light incident upon them; or (3) Produce by imaging the effect of the conditions of subdivision (a) above. GRADE. The elevation or level of the street closest to the building, structure or sign to which reference is made, measured at the street's centerline. GOLF COURSE. A tract of land laid out with a least nine holes for playing a game of golf and improved with tees, greens, fairways, and hazards. A golf course may include a clubhouse, restrooms, drivin g range, and shelters as accessory uses. GOVERNMENT PROTECTIVE SERVICE FACILITY. An establishment for training state and local law enforcement, fire safety, national guard, or transit personnel and accessory facilities including but not limited to: (1) din ing and overnight accommodations; (2) classrooms; (3) indoor shooting ranges; (4) auto test tracks; and (5) fire suppression simulations. GRAPHICS. An illustration or rendering which is not for an advertising purpose and which is applied directly to a building or structure. GREENHOUSE, RESIDENTIAL. A seasonal/temporary accessory building or structure constructed chiefly of glass, glasslike or translucent material, cloth, or lath, which is devoted to the protection or cultivation of flowers or other tender plants. GRID-CONNECTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM. A solar photovoltaic system that is connected to an electric circuit served by an electric utility company. Ground-mounted solar energy system (Accessory Use): A solar photovoltaic system mounted on a rack or pole that is ballasted on, or is attached to, the ground and the system is accessory to the primary use. Ground-mounted solar energy system (Primary Use): A solar photovoltaic system mounted on a rack or pole that is ballasted on, or is attached to, the ground and is the primary land use for the parcel(s) on which it is located. Primary use systems are permitted through a discretionary approval process. HEALTH/FITNESS CLUBS. An establishment that provides exercise facilities such as running, jogging, aerobics, weight lifting, court sports, and swimming, as well as locker rooms, showers, massage rooms, saunas and related accessory uses. HEIGHT, BUILDING. Building height is measured as the distance from th e average finished grade to the tallest point of a flat roof; or the peak of a pitched or mansard roof; or the highest point on all other roof types. HEIGHT, SIGN. Sign height is measured as the distance from the average existing grade to the tallest po int on the structure or sign, whichever is taller. For pylon signs, the average existing grade is taken from the elevation where the pole meets the existing grade. HEIGHT, STRUCTURE. Structure height is measured as the distance from the average finished grade to the tallest point on the structure. 48 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 9 HOME OCCUPATION. Any gainful occupation or profession engaged in by an occupant of a dwelling unit. Such use must be clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use of the dwelling for residential purposes and shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or have an adverse effect on adjacent properties nor constitute a nuisance or safety hazard. HOTEL. A building containing eight or more guest rooms in which lodging is provided with or without meals for compensation and which is open to transient, pe rmanent guests or both, and where no provision is made for cooking in any guest room, and in which ingress and egress to and from all rooms is made through an inside lobby or office supervised by a person in charge. IMPERVIOUS SERVICE. A surface that is occupied by buildings or structures, or has been compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. INDUSTRIAL USE. The use of land or buildings for the production, manufacture, warehousing, storage, or transfer of goods, products, commodities or other wholesale items. JUNK YARD. An area where used, waste, discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored baled, cleaned, packed, disassembled or handled including but not limited to scrap, iron, and other metals, paper, rags, rubber products, bottles and lumber. Storage of such material in conjunction with a permitted manufacturing process when within an enclosed area or building shall not be included. KENNEL, ANIMAL (ANIMAL SHELTER). Any premises where three or more non-caged domestic animals over six months of age are kept, except for an animal hospital, pet shop or veterinary clinic. “Animal kennels” and “animal shelters” include animal daycare uses such as “doggie daycare” and incidental grooming, walking and/or training services. LAND ALTERATION. Depositing or removing 400 cubic yards or more of material after the effective date of this article so as to modify the existing grade, excluding excavations for the placement of footin gs or the construction of basements. LIQUOR STORE, OFF-SALE. Establishments engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. LOT. A parcel of land occupied or used or intended for occupancy or use by a use permitted in this article, abutting on a public street, and of sufficient size to provide the yard required by this article. LOT AREA. The area of a lot in a horizontal plan bounded by the lot lines, but not including any area occupied by the waters of a duly recorded lake or area which has been dedicated as a public right- of-way. LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT. The number of square feet of lot area required per dwelling unit. LOT, CORNER. A lot situated at the junction of, and abutting on two or more intersecting streets o r other public rights-of-way, or a lot at the point of deflection in alignment of a continuous street, the interior angle of which does not exceed 135 degrees. LOT DEPTH. The mean horizontal distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line of a lot. LOT, INTERIOR. A lot other than a corner lot. LOT LINE. A lot line is the property line bounding a lot except that where any portion of a lot extends into the public right-of-way or a proposed public right-of-way shown on a recorded official map, the line of such public right-of-way shall be deemed the lot line. LOT LINE, FRONT. That boundary of a lot that abuts a public street. In the case of a corner lot it shall be the shortest dimension on a public street. If the dimensions of a corner lo t are equal, the front lot line shall be designated by the owner and filed with the city. LOT LINE, REAR. That boundary of a lot that is opposite the front lot line. If the rear lot line is less than ten feet in length, or if the lot forms a point at th e rear, the rear lot line shall be a line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to, and at the maximum distance from the front lot line. LOT LINE, SIDE. Any boundary of a lot that is not a front lot line or a rear lot line. 49 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 10 LOT OF RECORD. Any lot which is one unit of a plat heretofore or hereafter duly approved and filed, or one unit of an auditor's subdivision or a registered land survey, or a parcel of land not so platted, subdivided or registered for which a deed, auditor's subdivision or registered land survey has been recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles for Anoka County, Minnesota prior to the effective date of this article. LOT, SUBSTANDARD. A lot or parcel of land that has less than the required minimum area or width as established by this article as a buildable parcel. LOT, THROUGH. A lot which has a pair of opposite lot lines abutting two substantially parallel streets, and which is not a corner lot. On a through lot, both street lines shall be front lot lines for applying this article. LOT WIDTH. The minimum horizontal distance between the side lot lines as measured at the median point of the front yard setback line. MAINTENANCE FACILITY. An establishment providing routine maintenance of buildings. This term includes but is not limited to an establishment performing window washing, building cleaning, pest extermination or a disinfecting service. MANUFACTURED HOME. A manufactured home means a factory-built structure or structures equipped with the necessary service connections and made so as to be readily movable as a unit or units on its or their own running gear and designed to be used as a dwelling unit or units without a permanent foundation. The phrase “without a permanent foundation” indicates that the support system is constructed with the intent that the mobile home placed thereon will be moved from time to time at the convenience of the owner. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. A parcel of land so designed and improved with utilities, parking pads, walks, access roads, and other facilities to accommodate manufactured homes that are to be used as dwellings and that have received state approval. MEDICAL LABORATORY. A facility offering diagnostic or pathological testing and analysis of blood, blood fluids, pathological specimens, DNA sampling and analysis, and any other diagnostic test generally recognized in the healthcare industry. MOTEL. A building containing eight or more guest rooms in which lo dging is provided with or without meals for compensation and which is open to transient, permanent guests or both, and where no provision is made for cooking in any guest room, and in which ingress and egress to and from all rooms is made directly from the outside. MOTOR FREIGHT TERMINAL. A building or area where freight arrives and/or is removed for routing in intra - state or inter-state shipment by motor truck. MOTOR FUEL STATION. A retail place of business engaged primarily in the sale of motor fuels, but may also be engaged in supplying goods and services generally required in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles. MOTOR FUEL STATION, MAJOR. A primarily retail place of business which may engage in major motor vehicle repair and may include auto wash or convenience store as an accessory use. MOTOR FUEL STATION, MINOR. A retail place of business which shall have no more than two service bays, and may engage in minor motor vehicle repair. MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS STORE. Any building or premise used for the purpose of selling and storing any component, product or system of an automobile, motorcycle or truck vehicle. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR, MAJOR. General repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of engines, motor vehicles or trailers, including body work, frame work and major painting service. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR, MINOR. The replacement of any part or repair of any part including the removal of the engine head or pan, engine, transmission or differential; incidental body and fender work; mino r painting and upholstering service when said service above stated is applied within an enclosed building. 50 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 11 NONCONFORMITY. Nonconformity shall have the meaning given in the M.S. § 394.22, subd. 8, or successor statutes. NOXIOUS MATTER OR MATERIAL. Material capable of causing injury to living organisms by chemical reaction, or is capable of causing detrimental effects on the physical or economic well being of individuals. NURSING HOME. A place, residence, or home used for the boarding and care of elderly or infirm that are dependent upon the services of others. OBSTRUCTION. Any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment, projection, excavation, channel rectification, culvert, building, wire, fence, stockpile, refuse, fill, structure, or matter in, along, across, or projecting into any channel, watercourse, or regulatory flood hazard area which may impede, retard, or change the direction of the flow of water, either in itself or by catching or collecting debris carried by such water, or that is placed where the flow of water might carry the same downstream to the damage of life or property. OFFICE. A building or portion of a building wherein services are performed involving predominantly administration, professional or clerical operations. OFFICE/SHOWROOM. A structure designed for the display of goods for sale, such as appliances, cars, or furniture with an office as an accessory use. OFFICE/WAREHOUSE. Facilities characterized by extensive warehousing, frequent heavy trucking activity, open storage of material, or nuisances such as dust, noise, and odors, but not involved in manufacturing or production. OFFICIAL CONTROL. Means legislatively defined and enacted policies, standards, precise detailed maps, and other criteria all of which control the physical development of a municipality or a county or any part thereof or any detail thereof, and are the means of translating into ordinances all or any part of the general objections of the comprehensive plan. Such official controls may include but are not limited to ordinances establishing zoning, subdivision controls, site plan regulations, sanitary codes, building codes, housing codes and official maps. OFFICIAL MAP. Means a map adopted in accordance to Minnesota Statutes which may show existing roads and highways, future roads and highways and the area needed for widening existing public land and facilities and other land needed for future parks, playgrounds, schools, and other public buildings, civic centers, travel service facilities. OPAQUE. Impervious to the passage of light. OPEN SALES LOT. Land devoted to the display of goods for sale, rent, lease, advertising or trade where such goods are not enclosed within a building but not including new or used cars or trucks. OPEN SPACE, COMMON. Open space within or related to a development designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the occupants of the development or the public at large. ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK. Shall have the meaning given in M.S. § 103G.005, subd. 14; or successor statutes. OUTDOOR SALES/DISPLAY. An outdoor arrangement of objects, items, products, or other materials, typically not in a fixed position and capable of rearrangement, designed and used for the purpose of advertising or identifying a business, product, or service. OUTSIDE STORAGE. The keeping in an unroofed area of any goods, bulk material, other material, merchandise, or products for more than 24 hours. OVERLAY DISTRICT. A zoning district that encompasses one or more primary zoning districts, or portions thereof, and that imposes additional requirements above and beyond those required by the primary zoning district. 51 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 12 PARCEL. An area of land that may be designated by platting, by metes and bounds descriptions, by a registered land survey, by auditor's subdivision, or other acceptable means, which distinguishes it from other parcels. PARKING, JOINT. The development and use of a parking space or parking lot by two or more separate uses. PARKING RAMP. A structure designed and used for the storage of motor vehicles at, below, or above grade or a combination thereof that does not consist solely of an at grade outdoor parking area. PAWNBROKER. A person who loans money on deposit or pledge of personal property or other valuable items or who deals in the purchasing of personal prop erty or other valuable items on condition of selling the same back again at a stipulated price or who loans money secured by security interest on personal property or any part thereof. PAWN SHOP. A business establishment operated by a pawnbroker. PEDESTRIAN WAY. A public or private right-of-way, across or within a block that provides access for pedestrians. PERFORMANCE STANDARD. Criterion established to control noise, odor, radiation, toxic or noxious matter, vibration, fire and explosive hazards, or glare or heat generated by or inherent in uses of land or buildings. PERSONS. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic; includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof. PLACE OF WORSHIP. A building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, where persons regularly assemble for religious worship and which buildings and uses are maintained and controlled by a religious body organized to sustain regular public worship. May include a convent, monastery, or other religious residence when accessory to a place of worship or religious facility. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Planned unit development means a type of development characterized by a unified site design for a number of dwelling units or dwelling sites on a parcel, whether for sale, rent or lease, and usually involving a mix of land use, structure types and other d esign development details specific to the site or project goals. PLAT. A map depicting the division or subdivision of land into lots, blocks, parcels, tracts or other portions thereof. PLAT, FINAL. A drawing of a permanent nature showing the precise location and dimensions of such features as streets, lots, easements and other elements pertinent to transfer of ownership and prepared for permanent record. PLAT, PRELIMINARY. A drawing showing the proposed general pattern of streets, lots, and land uses within a tract of land to be subdivided. PLAYGROUND. An area developed for active play and recreation that may contain courts for such games as basketball or tennis. PRECIOUS METALS. Gold, silver or platinum. PRECIOUS METALS DEALER. Any person, partnership or corporation, either as principal or agent, who engages in the business of buying or selling secondhand items containing precious metal, including but not limited to jewelry, watches, coins, eating utensils, candlesticks, decorative objects and ingots. PRECIOUS METALS DEALERSHIP. Any business establishment operated by a precious metals dealer. PRINTING/PUBLISHING. An establishment in which the principal business consists of duplicating and printing services using photocopy, blueprint, or offset printing equipment, including publishing, binding, and engraving. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE. An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the provision of frequent or recurrent needed services of a personal nature. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, beauty and barber shops, shoe repair shops, and tailor shops. PROFESSIONAL STUDIO. Work space for artists or other commercial professional, including individuals practicing one of the fine arts or skilled in an applied art, craft, or trade that requires a working area. 52 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 13 PUBLIC ART. A fountain, sculpture, painting, mural, or similar object that is sited within a planned development as a focal point and is intended for the enjoyment of the general public. PUBLIC PARK. A natural or landscaped area, buildings, or structures, provided by a unit of government, to meet the active or passive recreational needs of people. PUBLIC WATERS. Public waters shall have the meaning given in M.S. § 103G.005, subd. 15, or successor statutes. RADIO AND TELEVISION, STUDIO. All uses related to the production of motion pictures and television film and tape as well as radio recordings, including motion picture and television stages; exterior sets; laboratories; construction, repair, and storage facilities; caretaker and temporary housing; all vehicles used to transport this equipment and other related commercial vehicles; and accessory fabrication activities. RAMP. A structure attached to a principle or accessory building which is constructed at a slop e that meets the Uniform Building Code requirements for the purposes of providing access to a building. REACH. A hydraulic engineering term to describe a longitudinal segment of a stream or river influenced by a natural or manmade obstruction. In an urban area, the segment of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge crossings would most typically constitute a reach. RECREATIONAL FACILITY (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR). Clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, trails and similar facilities used by the general public for exercise, sports or entertainment. REGIONAL FLOOD. A flood which is representative of large floods known to have occurred generally in Minnesota and reasonably characteristic of what can be expected to occur on an average frequency in the magnitude of the 100-year recurrence interval. Regional flood is synonymous with the term base flood used in the flood insurance study. RENTAL UNIT. A licensed dwelling designed for use and occupancy by persons other than the owners . RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY. A licensed public or private facility, which, for gain or otherwise, regularly provides one or more dependents with 24-hour-a-day substitute for the care, food, lodging, training, supervision, rehabilitation, and treatment they need, but which fo r any reason cannot be furnished in the dependent’s own home. The term includes facilities that are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health, foster homes, residential treatment facilities, maternity shelters, group homes, schools for challenged children, and homes for battered children or spouses. Such term shall not include any facility eligible for licensure by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Residential care facilities serving six or fewer dependents are considered permitted uses in all residential zoning districts where single family residences are permitted subject to the same regulations. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, CORRECTIONAL. A licensed public or private facility, which, for gain or otherwise, regularly provides one or more dependents with 24-hour-a-day substitute for the care, food, lodging, training, supervision, rehabilitation, and treatment they need, but which for any reason cannot be furnished in the dependent’s own home. The term includes facilities that are license d by the Minnesota Department of Health, foster homes, residential treatment facilities, maternity shelters, group homes, schools for challenged children, and homes for battered children or spouses. Such term shall also include any facility eligible for li censure by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. RESIDENTIAL USE BUILDING. A dwelling, boarding, lodging, rooming, fraternity or sorority house, or a dormitory unit. RESTAURANT. An establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages, which is characterized by table service to customers and does not meet the definition of a fast food restaurant. RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD. An establishment whose design or principal method of operation includes at least five of the following characteristics. (1) Less than 50% of the gross floor area is devoted to customer dining. 53 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 14 (2) A permanent menu board is provided from which to select and order food. (3) If a chain or franchised restaurant, standardized floor plans are used over several locations. (4) Customers pay for food before consuming it. (5) A self-serve condiment bar is provided. (6) Trash receptacles are provided for self-serve bussing. (7) Furnishing plan indicates hard-finished stationary seating arrangement. (8) Most main course food items are substantially cooked on the premises and packaged in individual, non - reusable containers. (9) In addition, any restaurant with a drive-through facility shall be considered a fast food restaurant. RIGHT-OF-WAY. An area or strip of land, either public or private, upon which a right -of-passage has been recorded for the use of vehicles, including trains, or pedestrians or both. ROAD. A public right-of-way affording primary access by pedestrians and vehicles to abutting properties, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, road, avenue, boulevard, lane, service road, place or however otherwise designated. ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A solar photovoltaic system mounted on a rack that is ballasted on, or is attached to, the roof of a building or structure. Roof -mount systems are accessory to the primary use. ROOF HEIGHT, FLAT. The height of a flat roof is measured as the average finished grade to the highest point on the roof (see example below): ROOF HEIGHT, PITCHED. The height of a pitched roof is measured at the average finished grade to the mean distance between the eaves and the highest point of the roof (see example below): 54 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 15 ROOF HEIGHT, MANSARD. The height of a mansard roof is measured as the average finished grade to the highest peak on the mansard roof (see example below): ROOF HEIGHT, OTHER. All other roof heights are measured as the average finished grade to the highest point or area on the roof. ROOF LINE. The uppermost line of the roof of a building or, in the case of an extended facade, the uppermost height of said facade. ROOMER. A person who is not a member of the family occupying a room for a charge. ROOMING HOUSE. A residential structure that offers a room or rooms without kitchen facilities for rent. SALVAGE OPERATION/TRANSFER STATION. Structures or systems designed for the collection, processing, or disposal of solid wastes, including hazardous wastes, and includes transfer stations, processing plants, recycling plants, and disposal systems. 55 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 16 SAMPLING, TOBACCO. The lighting, inhalation, or combination thereof of tobacco, tobacco paraphernalia, or tobacco-related products for the purpose of testing a tobacco product prior to the sale of such product. SCHOOL, K-12. A public, private, or parochial school offering instruction at the elementary, junior, and/or senior high school levels in the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools of Minnesota. SCHOOL, PERFORMING/VISUAL/MARTIAL ARTS. A school where classes in the various arts (e.g. dance, painting, theater, martial) are taught to four or more persons at a time. SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL/BUSINESS. A specialized instructional establishment that provides on-site training of business, commercial, and/or trade skills. SEASONAL SALES STANDS. An open-air facility which sells seasonal products directly to customers on site. These products include, but are not limited to, produce, fireworks, greenhouses containing trees and plants or other seasonal goods. SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. A building or group of buildings divided into separate compartments used to meet the temporary storage needs of small businesses, apartment dwellers, and other residential uses; and may include refrigerated facilities. SEMI-PUBLIC USE. The use of land by a private, non-profit organization to provide a public service that is ordinarily open to some persons outside the regular constituency of the organization. SETBACK. The minimum horizontal distance between a building or structure and a right-of-way, property line, ordinary high water level, or other specified facility. SEWER SYSTEM. Pipelines or conduits, pumping stations, and force main, and all other construction, devices, appliances, or appurtenances used for conducting sewage or industrial wastes or other wastes to a point of ultimate disposal and/or treatment. SHOOTING RANGE. Any building or premises where there are facilities of any sort for the firing of handguns, rifles, or other firearms. SHOPPING CENTER. A group of four or more commercial uses that has either common management or ownership, or has a contiguous gross retail area of 20,000 square feet or more. SHORE IMPACT ZONE. The land located between the ordinary high water level of a public water and a line parallel to it at a setback of 50% of the required structure setback for the applicable lake or river classification. SHORELAND. Shoreland shall have the meaning given in M.S. § 103F.205, subd. 4, or successor statutes. SIGN. A structure, device, advertisement, advertising device or visual representation intended to advertise, identify or communicate information to attract the attention of the public for any purpose and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing. A sign includes a ny symbols, letters, figures, graphics, or forms painted or otherwise affixed to a building or structure intended to attract the attention of the public for any purpose. This definition includes a structural or nonstructural device that borders, illuminate s, animates or projects the visual representation. Signage displayed through public art displays or murals shall be subject to the sign area requirements identifying a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of such sign. (1) SIGN AREA. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of such sign. Such perimeter shall, in no case, pass through or between any adjacent elements of such sign. In the case of a sign designed with more than one exterior surface, the area shall be computed as including only the maximum single display surface, which is visible from any ground position at one time , except when the signage includes a public art display or mural component. The supports, uprights, or structures on which any sign is supported, which do not form an integral part of the display, are not included in the sign area. (2) SIGN, MAXIMUM HEIGHT. Refers to the vertical distance measured from the nearest finished grade to the top of such a sign. (3) SIGN, MINIMUM HEIGHT. Shall refer to the vertical distance measured from the nearest finished grade to the lower limit of such sign. 56 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 17 (4) SIGN STRUCTURE. The structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign, including the framework, braces, uprights, and supports of such signs. Said definition shall not include a building to which the sign is attached. SIGN ALTERATION. A change of copy area, size, or location exclusive of routine maintenance, painting or change of the copy itself. SIGN, ANIMATED. A sign that includes action or motion effected through mechanical or electrical means or wind, exclusive of flashing, changing and indexing signs. SIGN, AREA IDENTIFICATION. A sign identifying a shopping center or multiple dwelling units. SIGN, BILLBOARD. A non-accessory sign for the purpose of advertising a product, event, person, subject or service not entirely or directly related to the premises on which said sign is located, including a sign for the purpose of advertising the availability for rental or sale of the sign itself. SIGN, CANOPY, AWNING OR MARQUEE. A sign suspended from or forming part of the canopy, awning, or marquee that does not extend horizontally beyond such canopy, awning or marquee. SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY. A sign employing detachable copy, letters or symbols which may be altered, substituted or rearranged to convey varying messages, regardless of method of attachment. SIGN, CHANGING. A sign which displays copy changes, such as an electronically or e lectrically controlled public service, time and temperature sign, message center or reader-board. SIGN, COPY. The letters, symbols, or other representatives used on a sign to convey a message. SIGN, COPY AREA. That portion of the sign which contains the copy and to which the copy is applied. SIGN, DIRECTIONAL. An on-premise sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. SIGN, DYNAMIC LED. Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing the sign or its components. This includes a display that incorporates a technology or method allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components. This also includes any moving, flashing, blinking, or animated display and any display that incorporates LED lights manipulated through digital input, “digital ink” or any other method or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. SIGN, ELECTRIC. A sign that uses electrical wiring on, in or near such sign to effect illumination. SIGN, FLASHING. A sign that contains flashing lights or exhibits discernable and purposeful changes in light intensity or color. SIGN, FREE-STANDING. A permanent sign which is not affixed to any part of a building or structure and which is supported by upright brace(s) or post(s) placed in the ground. SIGN, IDENTIFICATION. A sign which is limited to the name, address and number of a building, structure, institution, or person in addition to the activity carried on in the building, structure or institution, or the occupation of the person. SIGN, ILLUMINATED. A sign designed to give forth or reflect any artificial light, either directly from a source of light incorporated in or connected with such sign, or indirectly from an artificial source in the immediate proximity thereof. SIGN, INCIDENTAL. A small sign less than two square feet in area of a noncommercial nature, intended primarily for the convenience of the public, including signs designating rest areas and public telephones. SIGN, INSTITUTIONAL. A sign used by an institution. SIGN, MONUMENT. A permanent freestanding sign which is not affixed to any part of a building or structure and which is typically constructed of masonry, concrete, wood or other decorative type material to complement the surrounding area. 57 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 18 SIGN, POLITICAL. A sign which states the name, slogan and/or picture of an individua l seeking election to a public office, or which pertains to a public election or referendum, or which relates to or advocates political views or policies. SIGN, PORTABLE. A sign that is not permanently attached to the ground or to a building or structur e. SIGN, PROJECTING. A sign which extends outward from the wall of a building or structure more than 18 inches, and is supported by or suspended from such wall. SIGN, REAL ESTATE. A sign offering land and/or buildings for sale, lease or rental, located on such property. SIGN, REVOLVING. A sign, any part of which turns, rotates, or revolves. SIGN, ROOF. A sign which is painted on, affixed to, or erected upon the roof or parapet of a building or structure of which any portion in situated on or abo ve the roof level of such building or structure and is wholly or partially supported by said building or structure. SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD. A freestanding “A” frame sign, not requiring staking to the ground, placed near the entrance of a retail store to direct pedestrians to that business. SIGN, TEMPORARY. A sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising device intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, whether portable or attached to the principal structure. SIGN, TIME AND TEMPERATURE. A sign that displays only time and temperature information. SIGN, VARIABLE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE. A dynamic LED sign that changes its message more frequently than once every ten seconds for commercial and industrial properties located in the LB, GB, CBD, I -1 and I-2 zoning districts and a dynamic LED sign that changes its message more frequently than once every 10 minutes for religious and/or educational institutions located in the R-1, R-2A, R-2B, R-3, R-4, LB and PO zoning districts. SIGN, WALL. An identification sign affixed to or painted on the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of said wall. SIGN, WINDOW. A sign painted on, placed in, or affixed to any window, exclusive of merchandise on display. SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITE. An archaeological site, standing structure, or other property that meets the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of the M.S. § 307.08; or successor statutes. A historic site meets these criteria if it is presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the qualifications for listing after review by the Minnesota State Archaeologist or the director of the Minnesota Historical Society. SMOKE SHOP. A retail establishment that has obtained an appropriate license, in which greater than 90% of the business’s gross revenue must be from the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or smoking related accessories. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A device, array of devices, or structural design feature, the purpose of which is to provide for generation or storage of electricity from sunlight, or the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating or cooling, daylight for interior lighting, or water heating. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM: A solar energy system that converts solar energy directly into electricity, the primary components of which are solar panels, mounting devices, inverters, and wiring. SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS. Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock, anus, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola: and hu man male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES. Activities including: (1) Actual or simulated sexual intercourse, oral copulation, anal intercourse, oral-anal copulation, bestiality, direct physical stimulation of unclothed genitals, flagellation or torture in the context of a sexual relationship, or the use of excretory functions in the context of a sexual relationship, and any of the following sexually-oriented acts or conduct: anilingus, buggery, coprophagy, coprophilia, cunnilingus, fellatio, necrophilia, pederasty, pedophilia, piquerism, sapphism, zooerasty; or, (2) Clearly depicted human genitals in the state of sexual stimulation, arousal or tumescence; or, (3) Use of human 58 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 19 or animal ejaculation, sodomy, oral copulation, coitus or masturbation; or, (4) Fondling or touching of nude human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast; or, (5) Situations involving a person or persons, any of whom are nude, clad in undergarments or in sexually revealing costumes, and who are engaged in activities involving the flagellation, torture, fettering, binding or other physical restraint of any such persons; or, (6) Erotic or lewd touching, fondling or other sexually-oriented contact with an animal by a human being; or, (7) Human excretion, urination, menstruation, vaginal or anal irrigation. STORY. That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it; or if there is no floor above, the space between the floor and the ceiling next above. A basement shall be counted as a story. STREET. A public right-of-way not less than 50 feet in width which affords a primary means of access to abutting property. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION. Any change, other than incidental repairs, which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, column beams, girders, or foundations. STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires more or less permanent location on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground. When a structure is divided into separate parts by an unpierced wall, each part shall be deemed a separate structure. Amending Accessory Building/Structure and Structure definitions to explicitly state that solar equipment and installations are not considered to be structures. SUBDIVISION. Land that is divided for the purposes of sale, rent, or lease and including planned unit developments. SWIMMING POOL, ABOVE-GROUND. All swimming pools that are constructed so that the edge of the pool is greater than three and one-half feet above ground grade or has a capacity of more than 3,000 gallons of water. SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB. All pools that are intended for hydro-therapeutic massage and relaxation purposes that have a capacity of less than 750 gallons of water, including such pools generally constructed with a filter unit(s), pump(s), water jet(s), molded seating and a heating unit(s). Any hot tub greater than 750 gallons of water shall be considered an above-ground pool for regulatory purposes. SWIMMING POOL, IN-GROUND. All swimming pools constructed so that the pool edge is level with the ground grade. SWIMMING POOL, PORTABLE. Any temporary pool designed for easy construction and removal with a maximum height of 3.5 feet or a capacity of less than 3,000 gallons of water. TATTOO SHOP. Any room or space where tattooing is performed for compensation. Tattooing means a placement in human tissue of any indelible design, letter, scroll, figure, symbol, or other mark placed with the aid of needles or other instruments; or any design, letter, scroll, figure, or symbol done by scarring upon or under the skin. THEATER, LIVE PERFORMANCE/MOVIE. An establishment for the performing arts with open-air seating for audiences. Such establishments may include related services such as food and beverage sales and other concessions. TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOP. A retail establishment that has obtained an appropriate license, in which greater than 90% of the business’s gross revenue must be from the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or smoking related accessories, and prohibits persons under 21 from being present or enter at all times. TRANSITIONAL/EMERGENCY HOUSING. A facility, other than a community living arrangement, managed by a public or nonprofit agency that provides short-term housing and a protective sanctuary for victims of fire, natural disaster, economic hardship, crime, abuse, or neglect, including emergency housing during crisis intervention for victims of rape, child abuse, or physical beatings which contains individual sleeping rooms and may or may not have food preparation facilities and private shower or bath facilities. 59 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 20 TWINHOME. A single-family residential dwelling on an individual lot, sharing a common wall with another single-family residential dwelling. USE. The purpose or activity for which the land, structure or building thereon is designed, arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained. USE, CONDITIONAL. Either a public or private use as listed which, because of its unique characteristics, cannot be properly classified as a permitted use in a particular district. USE, INTERIM. A temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it. USE, PERMITTED. A use which may be lawfully established in a particular district or dis tricts, provided it conforms with all requirements, regulations and performance standards of such district. USE, PRINCIPAL. The main use of land or buildings. VENDING MACHINE. Any coin operated device that dispenses a product or service without an attendant. WALL SURFACE. The total horizontal area of the building face, including windows and door areas, measured to the extreme outer limits of such wall surface. WAREHOUSING AND/OR DISTRIBUTION. A use engaged in storage, wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment, excluding bulk storage of materials that are inflammable or explosive or that present hazards or conditions commonly recognized as offensive. YARD. A required open space on a lot, which is unoccupied and unobstructed by a structure from its lowest ground level to the sky except as expressly permitted in this article. A yard shall extend along a lot line and at right angles to such lot line to a depth or width specified in the yard regulations for the distr ict in which such lot is located. YARD, FRONT. A yard extending along the full width of the front lot line between side lot lines and extending from the abutting front street right-of-way line to a depth required in the yard regulations for the district in which such lot is located. YARD, REAR. A yard extending along the full width of the :rear lot line between the side lot lines and extending toward the front lot line for a depth as specified in the yard regulations for the district in which such lot is located. YARD, SIDE. A yard extending along a side lot line between the front and rear yards, having a width as specified in the yard regulations for the district in which such lot is located. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Person appointed by the City Manager as provided by this article. ZONING DISTRICT. An area or areas within the limits of the city for which the regulations and requirements governing use are uniform. Section 2 The following language for Nonconformities is added, amended and deleted as provided in Section 9.105 of the City Code of 2005, is hereby established to read as follows: (C) Nonconforming structures. (1) Nonconformity established. Any building or structure that does not conform to the setback, dimensional or density standards of the zoning district in which the property is located shall be deemed a nonconforming structure. (2) Right to continue. A legal nonconforming structure may be continued as it existed on the effective date of this article, except as provided for herein. (3) Expansion prohibited. A nonconforming accessory building shall not be enlarged, altered or expanded in any manner or dimension. A nonconforming principal structure shall not be enlarged, altered or expanded in any manner or dimension, unless the alteration or expansion: 1) does not 60 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 21 increase the degree of nonconformity; 2) does not further infringe upon established setbacks or building restrictions; 3) does not exceed 50% of the assessed value of t he structure over the life of the structure at the time it became nonconforming; and 4) would substantially reduce potential flood damages for the entire structure. (4) Repair, and maintenance and replacement. Minor repairs and routine maintenance necessary to keep a nonconforming structure in a sound and safe condition are permitted as well as replacement of a nonconforming structure that does not increase or intensify the non conformity. (5) Damaged or destroyed. A nonconforming structure that is damaged or destroyed by fire or natural causes, to the extent that the cost of repair is more than 50% of the assessed value, shall not be restored unless it is brought into conformance. However, any principal residential structure located in a LB (Limited Business District), which falls within the “Town Square Concept” (adopted August, 2000) of the Columbia Heights Downtown Master Plan, and is damaged or destroyed by fire or natural causes over 50% of the assessed value, the dwelling may be reconst ructed in the same footprint as the original structure, but may not be expanded in size. Section 3 The following language for General Development Standards is added, amended and deleted as provided in Section 9.106 of the City Code of 2005, is hereby established to read as follows: (S) Table of Uses. The following tables include the permitted, conditional, and accessory uses for all residential, commercial, industrial, and public zoning districts; numbers indicate additional conditions for approval of use which can be found in City Code 9.107 Specific Development Standards. 1. RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS A = Accessory Use C = Conditional Use P = Permitted Use PUD = Planned Unit Development Numbers indicate additional conditions for approval of use which can be found in City Code 9.107 Specific Development Standards. ZONING DISTRICTS R-1 SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-2A/R-2B: TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-3: LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-4: MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL P: PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE USE CLASSIFICATION Accessory building/structure. A A A A Accessory dwelling unit on a single-family property. A A A A Bed and breakfast home, accessory to a single-family dwelling. C C Cemeteries. P Community center. C C C Congregate living facilities, including rooming houses, group living quarters, nursing homes (27), senior housing, assisted living facilities, transitional housing and emergency housing (44). C C Convent or monastery, when accessory to a religious facility. C C C C County, regional, and city parks. P P P P P Day care center, adult or child. C C 61 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 22 Decorative landscaping, gardening and other horticultural uses. A A A A Essential services. P Fences greater than six feet in height. A A A A Golf course. C C Government office. C C C C Government protective service facility. C C C C Greenhouses (residential). (24) A A A A Ground-mounted solar energy system (accessory use). (51) A A A A A Ground-mounted solar energy system (primary use). (51) P P P P P Home occupations. A A A A Joint driveway use between adjoining property owners. C C C C Licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons. (16) P P P P Licensed day care facility serving more than 12 persons. C Licensed group family day care facility serving 14 or fewer children. P P P P Living quarters for persons employed on the premises. A Manufactured home park. C Multiple-family dwelling. P Multiple-family dwelling with up to eight units per structure. P Non-city governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures necessary for health, safety, and general welfare of the community. C Off-street parking for an adjacent conforming commercial or industrial use, provided the lots are under common ownership, is not separated by a public right-of-way and front on the same public right-of-way. C C C Operation and storage of such vehicles, equipment and machinery, which are incidental to the permitted or conditional uses allowed in the district. A Other accessory uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator. A A A A Playgrounds, athletic fields, recreational areas, and parking areas. P P P P P Private garages, carports, and parking spaces. A A A A Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and private recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents and their guests. A A A A Public parks and playgrounds. P P P P P Publicly owned and operated facilities. P 62 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 23 Recreational facility, indoor. C C C Recreational facility, outdoor. C C C Recreational vehicles and equipment. A Religious facility/ place of worship. (35) C C C C Roof-mounted solar energy system. (50) A A A A A Shared family living arrangements. A A A A Signs as regulated by 9.106. A A A A A Single-family dwelling, detached. P P P P School, public or private, K-12. (39) C C C School, vocational or business. (40) C State licensed residential care facility serving six or fewer persons. (36) P P P P State licensed residential care facility serving 7 to 16 persons. (36) C C Temporary construction buildings. A A A A Town home dwelling with up to eight units per structure. P P Two-family dwelling. (45) P P P Twinhome dwelling. (45) P P P 1. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS A = Accessory Use C = Conditional Use P = Permitted Use PUD = Planned Unit Development Numbers indicate additional conditions for approval of use which can be found in City Code 9.107 Specific Development Standards (C) ZONING DISTRICTS LB: LIMITED BUSINESS GB: GENERAL BUSINESS CBD: CENTRAL BUSINESS I-1: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL I-2: GENERAL INDUSTRIAL USE CLASSIFICATION Accessory building. A A A A A Accessory Tobacco Retailer P P P P P Adult entertainment use. (1) C C Animal kennel and/or shelter. (2) C C Arcade. P P Assembly, manufacturing and/or processing. C P P Auditorium/place of assembly. P P Automobile convenience facility. (3) P Automobile and motorcycle repair, minor. (5) C C C Automobile and motorcycle repair, major. (4) C C Automobile and motorcycle sales/rentals, new. (6) C Automobile and motorcycle sales/rentals, used (in building). (7) C Banquet hall. (47) C C Barbed wire fences. (8) C C Bed and breakfast home, when accessory to a single-family dwelling. (9) C Billiards hall. P P Body piercing shops. P P Bowling alley. P P Brew pub. (46) P C 63 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 24 Brew pub, not exceeding 2,000 barrels of malt liquor a year. (46) C Brewer taproom. (46) P C P Brewer taproom, not exceeding 2,000 barrels of malt liquor a year. (46) C Car Wash. (10) C Caretaker’s residence. A Clinic, medical or dental. P P P Clinic, veterinary. P P P Club or lodge. P P Community center. (12) C C P P Concrete, asphalt or rock crushing operation. (11) C C Congregate living facilities, including rooming houses, group living quarters, nursing homes (27), senior housing, assisted living facilities, transitional housing and emergency housing (44). C Consignment/secondhand store. (13) C Currency exchange. (14) C Day care facility, adult or child. (15) P Drive-up facility. (17) A A Drop-in facility. (18) C Fences greater than six feet in height. A A A Fences greater than seven feet in height. A A Financial institution. P P Firearms dealer/shooting range. (20) C Food service, convenience (fast food). (21) P P Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli). P P P Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub). P P Freight terminal. (22) P P Funeral home. (23) P P Ground-mounted solar energy system (accessory use). (51) A A A A A Ground-mounted solar energy system (primary use). (51) P P P P P Government maintenance facility. C C P P Government office. P P P P P Government protective service facility. P P P P P Greenhouse/garden center. P Health/fitness club. P P Health/fitness clubs, not exceeding 4,000 gross square feet in area. (48) C Hospital. (25) C C Hotel or motel. C P P Incidental repair or processing necessary to conduct the permitted principal use, provided the accessory use does not exceed 30% of the floor area. A A Laboratory, medical. P P P P Landscaping and other horticultural uses. A A A A A Licensed day care facility, child or adult. (16) C P Liquor store, off-sale. P P Maintenance facility. P P Motor vehicle parts store. P P P Museum/gallery. P P P 64 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 25 Multiple-family dwelling. P Single and Multiple-family residential, when located above a first floorstreet level commercial use. (26) P Off-street parking and loading areas. A A Office. P P P P P Office/showroom. P P Office/warehouse. P P Outdoor sales or display. (28) C C C C Outdoor storage. (29) C C C C Parking ramp. P P P P Pawnshop. (30) C P P Precious metal dealerships. (31) C Printing/publishing. P P P P Private garages, carports, and parking spaces. A A A Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and private recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents and their guests. A Public parks and playgrounds. P P P P P Recreational facility, indoor. (33) C C C P P Recreational facility, outdoor. (34) C C C P P Recreational vehicles sales, new. (32) C Recreational vehicles sales, used (in building). (32) C Religious facilities/places of worship (35) C C Retail sales. P P P P P Roof-mounted solar energy system. (50) A A A A A Salvage operation/transfer station. (38) C C Seasonal sales stands. (49) A A A Self-service storage facility. P P Service, professional. (19) P P P School, performing/visual/marital arts. (41) C P P School, vocational or business. (40) C P P Shopping center. (42) P Signs as regulated by 9.106. A A A A A Single-family dwelling, when accessory to a commercial use. C Smoke Tobacco Product Shops (43) P P P P P State licensed residential care facility, correctional. (37) C C State licensed residential care facility. (36) C Studio, professional. P P P Studio, radio and television. P P P P Tattoo shops. P P Temporary construction buildings. A A A A A Theater, live performance. P Theater, movie. P Warehousing and/or distribution. P P 65 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 26 Section 4 The following language for Specific Development Standards is added, amended and deleted as provided in Section 9.107 of the City Code of 2005, is hereby established to read as follows: (35) Religious institutionfacilities/places of worship. (a) The facility shall be served by a minor collector or higher functional classification of roadway. (b) The parcel upon which the use is located shall have a lot area no less than four times the area of the building footprint. A transportation management plan shall be submitted to address off-street parking, traffic control, and the impact of the facility on surrounding roadways. (c) To the extent practical, new construction or additions to existing buildings shall be complementary and compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings and exterior materials shall be compatible with those used in the immediate neighborhood. (d) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood . (e) All accessory residential, school or day care uses shall be subject to the provisions of this article. [Text not shown remains unchanged] 43) Smoke Tobacco Product shops. (a) The smoke shop Mmust have an entrance door opening directly to the outdoors. (b) Greater than 90% of the business’s gross revenue must be from the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or smoking related accessories. Shall share no wall with, and has no part of its structure adjoined to any other business or retailer, unless the wall is permanent, completely opaque and without doors, windows and pass-throughs to the other business or retailer. (c) A tobacco department or section of any individual business establishment with any type of liquor, food or restaurant license shall not be considered a smoke shop. Shall share no walls with, and has no part of its structure directly adjoined to another tobacco retail er. (d) The total number of city-issued smoke shop licenses shall at no time exceed five. (de) Any existing tobacco productsmoke shops at the time of the passage of Ord. 1570 1720 shall comply fully with the ordinance by December 31, 2010January 1, 2026. 66 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights – Ordinance No. 1725 Page 27 First Reading: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Second Reading: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Date of Passage: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 67 Item 5. Ordinance No. 1725 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1725 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO AMEND THE LAND USE CODE REGULATING PLACES OF WORSHIP, NONCONFORMITIES, MULITPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL, AND TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOPS The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1725 on April 13, 2026. The purpose of this ordinance is to update several provisions of the City Code related to Places of Worship to allow them in commercial districts with a cond itional use permit when meeting specific development standards. Second, it allows the replacement of nonconforming structures that do not increase the nonconformity of the original structure. Third, it allows both single and multiple-family dwellings in the Central Business District when above commercial and clarifies that the commercial must be on street level. Finally, the ordinance updates references of smoke shops to tobacco product shops and adds the definition and use of accessory tobacco retailers to the code, a use that previously existed but was not defined . The ordinance also updates the specific development standards for tobacco product shops to reflect the latest city tobacco ordinance. This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1725. A copy of the entire text of the Ordinance is available for public inspection during regular office hours at City Hall, by standard or electronic mail, or at www.columbiaheightsmn.gov Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 68 Item 5. ITEM: Second Reading of Ordinance 1726, Amending Chapter 5 Liquor Licensing and 5A Occupancy Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney / March 20, 2026 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 X Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND At the March City Council work session, staff presented the proposed code amendments outlined below and received feedback that helped shape the ordinance now before the Council. This is the same Ordinance 1726 that was presented for first reading at the Council’s March 23 meeting, at which time the Council reviewed the proposed changes and approved the ordinance on first read ing. The item is now being brought back for second reading and final consideration. The amendments included in Ordinance 1726 are summarized below. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The following summarizes the code amendments included in Ordinance 1726: § 5.503 Malt Liquor - Adds the On-Sale Malt Liquor license to the City Code. The City has historically issued this license, potentially as far back as 2006, but it has not been formally codified. - Allows restaurants, hotels, and theaters (live performance or movie) to obtain an On-Sale Malt Liquor License, provided that at least 30% of gross receipts are derived from the sale of food or non -alcoholic beverages. § 5.505 Intoxicating Liquor - Allows theaters (live performance or movie) to obtain an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, provided that at least 40% of gross receipts are derived from the sale of food or non -alcoholic beverages. - Lowers the quantity of food required to be sold for all establishments from 55% to 40% § 5.506 On-Sale Wine Licenses - Allows theaters (live performance or movie) to obtain an On-Sale Wine License, provided that at least 30% of gross receipts are derived from the sale of food or non-alcoholic beverages. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 69 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 § 5A.305 Posting to Prevent Occupancy - Extends the maximum period in which tenants must vacate a property that has been posted as unlawful to occupy. The current maximum of 45 days is amended to 90 days. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend approval of Ordinance 1726. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Ordinance 1726, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1726, being an ordinance amending chapters 5 article V and 5A article III of the Columbia Heights City Code to amend the code sections regulating the City’s liquor licensing and posting of buildings to prevent occupancy , and to direct staff to send the summary ordinance for publication in the legal newspaper. ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Ordinance 1726 2. Summary Ordinance 70 Item 6. ORDINANCE NO. 1726 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 ARTICLE V AND 5A ARTICLE III OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO AMEND THE CODE SECTIONS REGULATING THE CITY’S LIQUOR LICENSING AND POSTING OF BUILDINGS TO PREVENT OCCUPANCY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1 Chapter 5 of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit: 5.503 MALT LIQUOR (A) No person, except the holder of intoxicating liquor licenses, wholesalers and manufacturers to the extent authorized by law, shall deal in or dispose of by gift, sale or otherwise, or keep or offer for sale, any malt liquor within the city without first having received a license as hereinafter provided. Licenses shall be of three kinds: (1) On-sale brewer taproom; (2) On-sale brew pub; and (3) Off-sale malt liquor. (4) On-sale malt liquor. (B) On-sale brewer taproom licenses may be granted to a brewer licensed under M.S. § 340A.301, subd. 6(c), (i) or (j), subject to the provisions of M.S. § 340A.26, as it may be amended from time to time and as follows: (1) A brewer may only hold one on-sale brewer taproom license; and (2) The license permits the sale of malt liquor produced by the brewer for consumption of the malt liquor on the premises of, or adjacent to, a brewer taproom owned by the brewer. (C) On-sale brew pub licenses may be granted to hotels, clubs, municipal liquor stores, restaurants, and non-profit organizations for sale and consumption of malt liquor produced on the licensed premise. (D) Off-sale malt liquor licenses may be granted to a licensee with either an on-sale brewer taproom license or on-sale brew pub license, which shall permit the off-sale of malt liquor on the licensee’s premise, subject to the provisions of M.S. §§ 340A.24 or 340A.28, as it may be amended from time to time and as follows: (1) A brewer may only hold one off-sale malt liquor license; (2) The off-sale of malt liquor shall only be permitted during the same days and hours of municipal liquor stores, and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and 2:00 a.m. on Mondays; (3) The only off-sale of malt liquor shall be the malt liquor produced by the licensee at the licensee’s premise; and (4) The packaging of the off-sale malt liquor containers and bottles are subject to M.S. § 340A.285, as it may be amended from time to time. (E) “On -sale malt liquor” licenses shall be granted only to restaurants which are conducted in such a manner that at least 30% of the annual gross receipts of the establishment must be derived from or attributable to the sale of food or non-alcoholic beverages. A hotel or theater live performance/movie shall be eligible for an on-sale malt liquor license provided that, of that part of the total annual gross receipts attributable to or derived from the serving of food and malt liquor, 30% or more of the annual gross receipts for a license year is the serving of food or non-alcoholic beverages. 71 Item 6. (EF) Every application for a license to sell malt liquor shall be made on a form supplied by the city. Applications shall be filed with the Clerk. It shall be unlawful to make any false statement in an application. By submitting an application, the applicant consents to any and all investigations the city deems appropriate and waives any claims the applicant may have. Copies of the application shall be submitted to such other city departments as the Council shall deem necessary for verification and investigation of the facts set forth in the application. (FG) In addition to the information required on the State of Minnesota’s corresponding alcohol-related application and the City of Columbia Heights’ background application, applications for malt liquor licenses shall contain the following information: (1) Name of business; (2) Doing business as; (3) Whether the applicant is a natural person, partnership, corporation or other form of organization; (4) If the applicant is a corporation or other organization and is applying for an on-sale license, the following will be required: (a) If incorporated, the state of incorporation; (b) A true copy of certificate of incorporation or other documentation of legal status; (5) Applicant’s information: (a) Full legal name of applicant; (b) Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than their full legal name, and, if so, listing of such name(s) and information concerning dates and places where used; (c) Place of birth; (d) Date of birth; (e) Current address; (f) Length of time residing at current address; (g) Previous addresses within the past ten years; (h) Whether applicant has ever been engaged as an employee or in operating a bar, saloon, hotel, restaurant, café, tavern, or other business of a similar nature. If so, applicant shall furnish information as to the dates, locations, and lengths of time employed; (i) Type, name, and location of every business or occupation applicant has been engaged in within the past ten years; (j) Names and addresses of applicant’s employers and partners, if any, within the past ten years; (k) Whether applicant has ever been convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor other than traffic violations. If so, the applicant shall furnish information regarding the time, place, and offense for which convictions were had. (l) Three character references located within the State of Minnesota; (m) Whether applicant has ever been in military service. If so, applicant shall attach DD-214 form; (n) Any other information deemed necessary by the City Council or issuing authority. (6) Applicant’s spouse’s information: (a) Full legal name of applicant’s spouse; (b) Whether the applicant’s spouse has ever used or been known by a name other than their full legal name, and, if so, listing of such name(s) and information concerning dates and places where used; (c) Place of birth; (d) Date of birth; (e) Current address; (f) Length of time residing at current address; (g) Previous addresses within the past ten years; 72 Item 6. (h) Whether applicant’s spouse has ever been engaged as an employee or in operating a bar, saloon, hotel, restaurant, cafe, tavern, or other business of a similar nature. If so, applicant’s spouse shall furnish information as to the dates, locations, and lengths of time employed. (i) Type, name, and location of every business or occupation applicant’s spouse has been engaged in within the past ten years; (j) Names and addresses of applicant’s spouse’s employers and partners, if any, within the past ten years; (k) Whether applicant’s spouse has ever been convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor other than traffic violations. If so, the applicant shall furnish information regarding the time, place, and offense for which convictions were had. (l) Three character references located within the State of Minnesota; (m) Whether applicant’s spouse has ever been in military service. If so, applicant shall attach DD- 214 form; (n) Any other information deemed necessary by the City Council or issuing authority. (7) The nature of any other business to be operated in conjunction with the sale of malt liquor and whether the applicant is the owner or operator of such other business, and if so, the length of time in such business; and (8) In the case of corporations, partnerships, and other organizations, such information relating to the identity of each officer, director and partner as required in divisions (F)(5) and (F)(6). (GH) All applications shall be referred to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police or designee is empowered to conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application, including ordering a computerized criminal history inquiry obtained through the Criminal Justice System and/or a driver’s license history inquiry as recorded by the State Department of Public Safety on the applicant. An investigation fee as set by Council resolution shall accompany each application. The application shall also be referred to the Chief of the Fire Department, the Building Official and the City Planning and Zoning Department for a report indicating whether said premises are in compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations. A public hearing shall then be held before the Council, at which time the application for a license shall be considered. Opportunity shall be given to any person to be heard for or against the granting of the license at a public hearing. The Council may accept or reject the license application in its discretion upon completion of the public hearing. (HI) Each license shall be issued to the applicant only and shall not be transferable to another holder. Each license shall be issued only for the premises described in the application. (IJ) No license shall be granted to any person: (1) Who is under 21 years of age; (2) Who has been convicted of a felony, or any law of this state or local ordinance relating to the manufacture, transportation or sale of 3.2% malt, malt liquor or of intoxicating liquors; (3) For the sale of malt liquor on any premises also occupied by a previous licensee who was convicted of a violation of this section; (4) Who is not a citizen of the United States or a resident alien, or upon whom it is impractical to conduct a background and financial investigation due to the unavailability of information; (5) Who is not of good moral character and repute; (6) Who is or, during the period of this license, becomes the holder of a federal retail liquor dealer’s special tax stamp for the sale of intoxicating liquor at such place; or (7) Who is not the proprietor of the establishment for which the license is issued. (JK) Licenses granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) No gambling, nor any gambling device allowed that is prohibited by law. 73 Item 6. (2) All licensees under this section shall allow the business premises to be inspected by police or health officials at any time. (3) No sale of malt liquor may be made between 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the days of Monday through Saturday, nor between 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (4) No licensee who is not also licensed to sell intoxicating liquor shall sell or permit the consumption or display of intoxicating liquors on the licensed premises or serve any liquids for the purpose of mixing with intoxicating liquor. The presence of intoxicating liquors on the premises of such a licensee shall be prima facie evidence of possession of intoxicating liquors for the purpose of sale; and the serving of any liquid for the purpose of mixing with intoxicating liquors shall be prima facie evidence that intoxicating liquor is being permitted to be consumed or displayed contrary to this section. (5) No person under 18 years of age shall be employed on the premises, except that persons under 18 years of age may be employed as musicians, bus boys and kitchen help. (6) No person or customer, other than the licensee and his or her employees, may remain on any licensed premises after 1:30 a.m. (7) No licensee or their agent shall serve malt liquor or permit the sale of malt liquor to any person under 21 years of age. (8) Every licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of their place of business and shall maintain conditions of sobriety and order. The act of any employee on the licensed premises authorized to sell malt liquor there is deemed the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable to all penalties provided by ordinance, statute, or regulation equally with the employee. (9) No licensee shall permit 18, 19 and 20 year olds to remain on the premises unless to perform work for the establishment including the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages, consume meals, and attend social functions that are held in a portion of the establishment where liquor is not sold. (10) No licensee shall permit in any licensed establishment, or any adjoining property owned or leased by the licensee, any boxing, wrestling, or any other form of entertainment whose primary purpose is physical contact by striking or touching an opponent with hands, head, feet, or body. Team sports, in which physical contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, baseball, hockey, and softball, are not included among activities prohibited by this section. (KL) No license shall be granted for sale on any premises where a licensee has been convicted of any violation of this section, or of the state beer or liquor law, or where any license hereunder has been revoked for cause until one year has elapsed after such conviction or revocation. (LM) No on-sale license shall be granted for a bona fide club which has not been in operation and eligible to receive a license for at least one year immediately preceding the application for a license. (MN) Each application for a license must be accompanied by the applicable license and investigation fees payment in full. As stated in § 5.103(E)(1): “Fees shall not be prorated unless specifically authorized herein, or by Council resolution, and are not refundable for any reason, including license revocation, suspension, denial or termination of the licensed activity.” The annual fee for an on-sale and off-sale license shall be as set by Council resolution. (NO) On-sale and off-sale licenses shall expire on the last day of December in each year. Each such license shall be issued for a period of one year, except that if a portion of the license year has elapsed when the application is made, a license may be issued for the remainder of the year. (OP) (1) At the time of filing an application for any on-sale or off-sale malt liquor license, the applicant shall file with the Clerk proof of financial responsibility for liability. The issuer or surety on any liability insurance policy or bond shall be duly licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota, and all documents shall be approved as to content, form and execution. The licensee and the city shall be named as joint insured on the liability insurance policy. The policy shall be effective for the entire license year. 74 Item 6. (2) Proof of financial responsibility may be provided by supplying to the Clerk any of the following items: (a) A certificate that there is in effect for the license period an insurance policy providing at least $50,000 of coverage because of bodily injury to any one person in any one occurrence, $100,000 because of bodily injury to two or more persons in any one occurrence, $10,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one occurrence, $50,000 for loss of means of support of any one person in any one occurrence, and $100,000 for loss of means of support of two or more persons in any one occurrence; (b) A bond of surety company with minimum coverages as provided in division (2)(a) above; or (c) A certificate of the State Treasurer that the licensee has deposited with that office $100,000 in cash or securities which may legally be purchased by savings banks or for trust funds having a market value of $100,000. (PQ) Any liability insurance required by this section must provide that it may not be canceled for: (1) Any cause, except for nonpayment of premium, by either the insured or the insurer unless the canceling party has first given 30 days’ notice in writing to the issuing authority of intent to cancel the policy; and (2) Nonpayment of premium unless the canceling party has first given ten days’ notice in writing to the issuing authority of intent to cancel the policy. (QR) The operation of an on-sale, off-sale malt liquor license without having on file at all times with the city the liability insurance policy or other evidence of financial responsibility required herein shall be grounds for immediate revocation of the license. Notice of cancellation of a current liquor liability policy serves as notice to the licensee of the impending revocation and unless evidence of compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of this section are presented to the Clerk before the termination is effective, the license will be revoked instantly upon the lapse in coverage. (RS) Every license shall be granted subject to the conditions and provisions of this section and of other applicable ordinances of the city or state law. (ST) All licensed premises shall have the license posted in a conspicuous place at all times. (TU) No manufacturer or wholesaler of malt liquor shall have any ownership of or interest in an establishment licensed to sell at retail contrary to the provisions of M.S. § 340A.308, as it may be amended from time to time. No retail licensee and manufacturer or wholesaler of malt liquor shall be parties to any exclusive purchase contract. No retail licensee shall receive any benefits contrary to law from a manufacturer or wholesaler of malt liquor and no such manufacturer or wholesaler shall confer any benefits contrary to law upon a retail licensee. (UV) Any peace officer shall have the unqualified right to enter, inspect and search the premises of a licensee during business hours without a search and seizure warrant and may, in the absence of a license to sell intoxicating liquor, seize all intoxicating liquors found on the licensed premises. Business hours shall be deemed any time when licensee or employees are present on the premises. Refusal to permit such inspection is a violation of this section and grounds for revocation of license. (VW) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (WX) Any on-sale or off-sale license holder is subject to the provisions of § 5.511 regarding penalties for license violations. (Ord. 1638, passed 2-27-17; Am. Ord. 1640, passed 6-12-17; Am. Ord. 1669, passed 9-13-21) 5.505 INTOXICATING LIQUOR A) No person, except wholesalers or manufacturers to the extent authorized by state statute, shall directly or indirectly deal in, sell, or keep for sale any intoxicating liquor without first having received a 75 Item 6. license to do so as provided in this chapter. On-sale intoxicating liquor licenses may be issued to the following establishments: (1) Hotels, provided the establishment has a dining area providing seating for at least 30 guests at one time and a minimum of ten guest rooms, and of that part of the total business receipts attributable to or derived from the serving of foods and intoxicating liquors, no less that 5540% of the business receipts from a license year must be attributable to the sale of food; (2) Restaurants, provided the establishment derives at least 5540% of the annual gross receipts from the sale of food; (3) Bowling centers, provided that the establishment is conducted in such a manner that no less than 5540% of the business receipts for the license year shall be derived from the serving of food and bowling; and (4) Clubs, or congressionally chartered veterans’ organizations, with the approval of the commissioner, provided that the organization has been in existence for at least three years; liquor sales only to members and bona fide guests.; and (5) Theaters live performance/movie, provided that part of the total business receipts attributable to or derived from the serving of foods and intoxicating liquors, no less than 40% of the business receipts from a license year must be attributable to the sale of food or non-alcoholic beverages. {…} 5.506 ON-SALE WINE LICENSES. (A) No person, except wholesalers or manufacturers to the extent authorized under state license, shall directly or indirectly deal in, sell, or keep for sale any wine without first having received an on-sale wine license as provided in this section or an intoxicating liquor license. The term “on-sale wine license” means a license authorizing the sale of wine and 3.2% malt liquor for consumption on the licensed premises only in conjunction with the sale of food. (B) “On -sale wine” licenses shall be granted only to restaurants which are conducted in such a manner that at least 5530% of the annual gross receipts of the establishment must be derived from or attributable to the sale of food. A hotel or theatre live performance/movie shall be eligible for an on-sale wine license provided that, of that part of the total annual gross receipts attributable to or derived from the serving of food and wine, 5530% or more of the annual gross receipts for a license year is the serving of food. Chapter 5A of the Columbia Heights City Code is hereby amended to read as follows, to wit: 5A.305 POSTING TO PREVENT OCCUPANCY. The Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer may post any building, structure or premises covered by this article as being in direct violation of the chapter preventing further occupancy. Posting will occur if any owner, agent, licensee or other responsible person has been notified by inspection report of the items which must be corrected within a certain stated period of time and that the corrections have not been made. Current occupants shall have not more than 45 90 days to vacate a posted property. Current occupants shall vacate posted property immediately if such occupancy will cause imminent danger to the health or safety of the occupants. No person, other than the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer or his representative, shall remove or tamper with any placard used for posting. No person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied any building, structure or dwelling which has been posted to prevent occupancy. 76 Item 6. Section 2 This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: March 23, 2026 Offered by: Spriggs Seconded by: Deneen Roll Call: All Ayes Second Reading: April 13, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Date of Passage: ______________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 77 Item 6. Ordinance No. 1726 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1726 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 ARTICLE V AND 5A ARTICLE III OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO AMEND THE CODE SECTIONS REGULATING THE CITY’S LIQUOR LICENSING AND POSTING OF BUILDINGS TO PREVENT OCCUPANCY The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1726 on April 13, 2026. The purpose of this ordinance is to update several provisions of the City Code related to liquor licensing and occupancy posting timelines. The ordinance formally codifies the On-Sale Malt Liquor License, which the City has historically issued but had not previously been included in the Code, and allows restaurants, hotels, and theaters (live performance or movie) to obtain this license if at least 30% of gross receipts are derived from the sale of food or non-alcoholic beverages. It also allows theaters to obtain an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License if at least 40% of gross receipts are from food or non-alcoholic beverage sales and reduces the required food and non-alcoholic beverage sales threshold for all establishments from 55% to 40%. In addition, the ordinance permits theaters to obtain an On -Sale Wine License if at least 30% of gross receipts are derived from food or non-alcoholic beverage sales. Finally, the ordinance extends the maximum period for tenants to vacate a property posted as unlawful to occupy from 45 days to 90 days. This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1726. A copy of the entire text of the Ordinance is available for public inspection during regular office hours at City Hall, by standard or electronic mail, or at www.columbiaheightsmn.gov Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 78 Item 6. ITEM: Consideration of a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 3800 3rd St NE Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Ursula Brandt / April 6, 2026 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 _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND On March 24, 2025, City Council passed Resolution 2025-034 granting an exemption to the single-family rental density cap for 3800 3rd Street NE for one year with the opportunity to renew for a total of two years. The narrative provided by the property owner for the original exemption is attached. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The applicant at 3800 3rd Street NE has applied for a renewal of their rental license on March 31, 2026. This will be the second out of the allowed two years of exemption established in the previously approved resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 2026-027, a resolution approving the single-family rental density exemption request for the rental application for the property at 3800 3rd Street NE. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-027, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-027, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 3800 3rd Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. ATTACHMENTS 1. Original Narrative 2. Resolution 2026-027 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 79 Item 7. 80 Item 7. City Council Resolution 2026-027 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR THE RENTAL APPLICATION AT 3800 3RD STREET NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: On August 14, 2023, the Council approved ordinance 1685 which established a rental density limit for detached single-family rental dwellings by splitting the city into blocks and caping the number of rentals per that block; and Ordinance 1685 establishes that applicants that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental license because of the density limits will be able to request an exemption which shall be reviewed by city staff; and, If the applicant receives a negative ruling on its exemption request they may appeal to the City Council which the Council has sole discretion to grant the exemption request for a specified period of time; and, The City has received a request from the owner of 3800 3rd Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 to renew the exception for the property for the second year of exemption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the exemption request for 3800 3rd Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, allowing the homeowner to apply for a temporary rental license, with the addition of the following requirements. 1. The owner of 3800 3rd Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 must apply for and complete the licensing process, to receive the temporary license, within 3 months of the passage of this res olution. 2. The temporary rental license shall be valid for the period of one year after the date that the license has been approved. 3. This is the second and final year of the temporary rental exemption permitted under the original rental density ordinance. Upon expiration of this exemption period, the applicant must obtain a rental license to continue renting the property. 81 Item 7. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 82 Item 7. ITEM: Consideration of a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 4942 7th St NE Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Ursula Brandt / April 6, 2026 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 _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND On April 14, 2025, City Council passed Resolution 2025-037 granting an exemption to the single-family rental density cap for 4942 7th Street NE for one year with the opportunity to renew for a total of two years. The narrative provided by the property owner for the original exemption is attached. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The applicant at 4942 7th Street NE has applied for a renewal of their rental license on March 26, 2026. This will be the second out of the allowed two years of exemption established in the previously approved resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 2026-028, a resolution approving the single-family rental density exemption request for the rental application for the property at 4942 7th Street NE. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-028, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-028, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4942 7th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. ATTACHMENTS 1. Original Narrative 2. Resolution 2026-028 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 83 Item 8. 1 Andrew Boucher From:Jose Arturo Molina <homesmolina2@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 8:22 PM To:Andrew Boucher Subject:Retired Hello, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Jose Molina and I live with my wife Zoila Molina at 4942 7th st NE Columbia Heights. We have 4 children who now are all married and have kids of their own. My wife and I were excited to start a new chapter in our life, retirement. We have our house for which we were hoping to rent for a source of income and were surprised to learn we are not allowed to. I'm 64 years old and my wife 65 and battled breast cancer 5 years ago. We just want to rent our home and have a peaceful retirement and not worry about money. We would like to request if we can rent our home as this would be a much needed source of income for us. Thank you so much in advance and i hope to hear back from you soon. 84 Item 8. City Council Resolution 2026-028 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-028 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR THE RENTAL APPLICATION AT 4942 7TH STREET NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: On August 14, 2023, the Council approved ordinance 1685 which established a rental density limit for detached single-family rental dwellings by splitting the city into blocks and caping the number of rentals per that block; and Ordinance 1685 establishes that applicants that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental license because of the density limits will be able to request an exemption which shall be reviewed by city staff; and, If the applicant receives a negative ruling on its exemp tion request they may appeal to the City Council which the Council has sole discretion to grant the exemption request for a specified period of time; and, The City has received a request from the owner of 4942 7th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 to renew the exception for the property for the second year of exemption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the exemption request for 4942 7th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, allowing the homeowner to apply for a temporary rental license, with the addition of the following requirements. 1. The owner of 4942 7th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 must apply for and complete the licensing process, to receive the temporary license, within 3 month s of the passage of this resolution. 2. The temporary rental license shall be valid for the period of one year after the date that the license has been approved. 3. This is the second and final year of the temporary rental exemption permitted under the origina l rental density ordinance. Upon expiration of this exemption period, the applicant must obtain a rental license to continue renting the property. 85 Item 8. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 86 Item 8. ITEM: Consideration of a Rental Density Cap Exemption Renewal for 4721 Chatham Road NE Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Ursula Brandt / April 6, 2026 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 _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND On October 14, 2024, City Council passed Resolution 2024-072 granting an exemption to the single-family rental density cap for 4721 Chatham Rd NE for one year with the opportunity to renew for a total of two years. The narrative provided by the property owner for the original exemption is attached. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The applicant at 4721 Chatham Rd NE has applied for a renewal of their rental license on March 31, 2026. This will be the second out of the allowed two years of exemption established in the previously approved resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 2026-029, a resolution approving the single-family rental density exemption request for the rental application for the property at 4721 Chatham Rd NE. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-029, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-029, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4721 Chatham Rd NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. ATTACHMENTS 1. Original Narrative 2. Resolution 2026-029 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 87 Item 9. 1 Andrew Boucher From:Derek Batiste <bati0016@umn.edu> Sent:Thursday, December 14, 2023 1:37 PM To:Andrew Boucher Subject:Rental license exception request for 4721 Chatham Rd NE Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Hello Andrew, Thank you so much for your help and discussion today regarding renting my home in Columbia Heights. Please see the requested narrative below that briefly outlines my family's history and desire to rent our home on 4721 Chatham Rd NE. I am planning to be in town on January 4th, and will attend the City Council meeting in person if I can get on the docket. To the Columbia Heights City Council, My name is Derek C. Batiste and I am writing to request a rental license exception to be allowed to rent my home at 4721 Chatham Rd NE. The house was built in 1956 and my grandparents, Charles and Marlyn Lefebvre were the original owners; it is a place that holds deep, personal significance for me and my family. I was born in Los Angeles, California and I remember this home vividly as the place I first experienced snow during a winter visit when I was 6 years old; it is the place where I first heard thunder and saw lightning flash across the sky; it is the home we came to in 1996 when my family ran out of money and we needed to live with my grandparents while my mom got back on her feet; it is the home I moved into in 2006 so that I could take care of my grandfather while I attended the University of Minnesota; it is the home I returned to in 2013 to take care of my grandmother and go to graduate school to get my Ph.D.; it is the home that my mother would like to return to when she retires; and hopefully, one day, it is the home I would like to pass on to my kids. Currently, my mother lives in Washington state and is not yet ready to retire. My partner and I are expecting our first child in March and we will need to live in Oregon to be near our support system as we begin our family. Having the ability to rent our home on 4721 Chatham Rd would be a great help to us to ensure the property is safe, maintained, and ready for us when we are ready to return to Columbia Heights and continue living in the place our family has loved and cherished for several generations. I am happy to provide more information if necessary. Sincerely, Derek C. Batiste, Ph.D. Cell: 651-587-9513 E-mail: bati0016@umn.edu 88 Item 9. City Council Resolution 2026-029 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-029 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR THE RENTAL APPLICATION AT 4721 CHATHAM ROAD NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: On August 14, 2023, the Council approved ordinance 1685 which established a rental density limit for detached single-family rental dwellings by splitting the city into blocks and caping the number of rentals per that block; and Ordinance 1685 establishes that applicants that are not allowed to obtain a single-family rental license because of the density limits will be able to request an exemption which shall be reviewed by city staff; and, If the applicant receives a negative ruling on its exemption request they may appeal to the City Council which the Council has sole discretion to grant the exemption request for a specified period of time; and, The City has received a request from the owner of 4721 Chatham Rd NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 to renew the exception for the property for the second year of exemption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve the exemption request for 4721 Chatham Rd NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, allowing the homeowner to apply for a temporary rental license, with the addition of the following requirements. 1. The owner of 4721 Chatham Rd NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 must apply for and complete the licensing process, to receive the temporary license, within 3 months of the passage of this resolution. 2. The temporary rental license shall be valid for the period of one year after the date that the license has been approved. 3. This is the second and final year of the temporary rental exemption permitted under the original rental density ordinance. Upon expiration of this exemption period, the applicant must obtain a rental license to continue renting the property. 89 Item 9. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 90 Item 9. ITEM: Approval for Contract for Services with LETAC Policies360. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich – City Manager DEPARTMENT: Police BY/DATE: Chief Markham/April 2, 2026 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 _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND In 2021, council approved a three-year contract with Lexipol which allowed the police department to move to a subscription service that writes and updates policies through attorneys. Since the contract ended, the police department has been on a year-to-year subscription with Lexipol. The department paid Lexipol $14,242 in 2024 and $15,167.73 in 2025 with approximately a 6.5% increase annually. At the time of the 2021 contract Lexipol was the only known company providing this service. In 2026, Lexipol changed th eir online platform which has become less user friendly. There is now a Minnesota-based product available called Policies360. This product was created by LETACUSA; a division of Ekberg and Lammers law firm. Policies360 provides the same service as Lexipol with Minnesota attorneys reviewing policies while providing a more user-friendly platform. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS The police department proposes to enter a five-year subscription contract with LETAC Policies360 to lock in stable pricing. The first year would total $17,084 which includes onboarding the department. In 2027 the annual amount would drop to $13,791 and increase by approximately 5% annually through the end of the contract in 2030. The service would be paid out of the police department’s annual operating budget and represents a cost savings over our current vendor pricing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend approving the move from Lexipol to LETAC Policies360. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Chief to enter into a 5-year agreement with LETAC Policies360 to provide policy drafting and management services for the police department ; with the associated costs included in the attached contract. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 91 Item 10. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 ATTACHMENT(S) Policies360 Service Agreement 92 Item 10. 1 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AND HOSTING SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT This SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AND HOSTING SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of _______________, 2026 (“Effective Date”) and is made and entered into by and between the Columbia Heights Police Department, a municipal corporation located at 825 41st Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (“Subscriber”), and LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C., a Minnesota corporation, located at 1809 Northwestern Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082 (“Licensor”). Subscriber and Licensor are referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties”. RECITALS A. Licensor has developed, owns and provides online, subscription-based law enforcement policies as described in Exhibit A (“Policies360”); and B. Subscriber desires to license, access and utilize Policies360 as a benefit to its organization; and C. The Parties mutually agree Policies360 be made available to Subscriber and its employees under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing express promises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, Subscriber and Licensor hereby agree as follows: 1. AGREEMENT; TERM 1.1. Subject to early termination of this Agreement by Subscriber as provided herein, Licensor shall provide the Services for the term of sixty (60) months commencing on the Commencement Date. 1.2. Subscriber shall have the option, exercisable at its sole discretion, to extend the term for up to twenty-four (24) months by giving Licensor notice in writing at least ninety (90) days before the date on which this Agreement would otherwise expire. 1.3. If Subscriber exercises the option provided in Article 1.2 to extend the term, Subscriber shall have further options, exercised at its sole discretion, to extend the term for up to an additional twenty-four (24) months by giving Licensor notice in writing at least ninety (90) days before the date on which this Agreement, as extended pursuant to Article 1.2, would otherwise expire. 93 Item 10. 2 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 1.4. Licensor shall notify Subscriber, at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the current term, of any proposed increase in the fee for the extension of the term. If such notice is not provided by Licensor at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the current term, the fees for the extension period cannot be increased. 2. DEFINITIONS The following terms, when used in this Agreement, shall have the meanings provided below: “Authorized Users” shall mean employees, representatives, consultants, contractors, or agents of Subscriber whom Subscriber has authorized to use the Services and to whom Licensor has supplied user identifications and passwords. “Claims” shall mean any of the following, including any combination thereof: causes of action (in rem or in personam), assertions, demands, allegations, proceedings, suits, losses, liabilities, fines, penalties, costs, damages, judgments, awards, and expenses, including court costs and attorneys’ fees, and sums paid by way of settlement and compromise. “Commencement Date” means the date Subscriber first accesses the Systems and begins using the Services. “Indemnify” shall mean defend, indemnify, and hold harmless; and terms such as “Indemnified”, “Indemnifying”, “Indemnification”, “Indemnity”, “Indemnitor”, and “Indemnitee” shall have appropriately correlative meanings and be construed accordingly. “Licensor Technology” means all of Licensor’s proprietary technology (including software, hardware, products, processes, algorithms, user interfaces, know-how, techniques, designs, documentation, and other tangible or intangible technical material or information) made available to Subscriber by Licensor in providing the Services. “Personal Data” means any first or last name, physical address, email address telephone number, other information that allows physical or online contacting of an individual, or other identity employment information, employee identification number, biometric identification data, or other individually identifiable information that may be accessible to Licensor because of Subscriber using the Services. “Services” means the specific edition of Licensor’s Policies360, its online policies, manuals and software application identified in Exhibit A, developed, operated, maintained and hosted by Licensor and made accessible designated website or IP address, and ancillary online or offline products and services provided to Subscriber by Licensor, to which Subscriber is being granted access under this Agreement, including the Licensor Technology and Systems. “Subscriber Data” means any technology, intellectual property, data, information, or material provided or submitted by Subscriber to the Systems in the course of using the 94 Item 10. 3 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department Services. Subscriber Data shall include Personal Data. “Systems” means the application software, network servers, hardware, software, and data operations utilized by Licensor for the provision of Services. 3. LICENSE GRANT 3.1. In consideration of the fees Subscriber shall pay to Licensor as set forth in Exhibit B of this Agreement and the remaining obligations of Subscriber as set forth herein, Licensor grants to Subscriber and Subscriber accepts a nonexclusive non-transferable worldwide license for Subscriber and Authorized Users to access and use the Services set forth in Exhibit A. Subscriber agrees that only Authorized Users shall access and use the Services. 4. OWNERSHIP 4.1. Licensor transfers no right, title, or interest in and to Licensor Technology or the Systems except as expressly stated in this Agreement, and the same shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Licensor. 4.2. All right, title, and interest in and to the Subscriber Data and results from processing Subscriber Data are and shall remain the property of Subscriber and no right, title, or interest in and to Subscriber Data or the results from processing Subscriber Data shall vest in Licensor. 5. HOSTING, SECURITY, PRIVACY, BACKUP, AND SUPPORT 5.1. Licensor shall provide a dedicated and secure hosting environment for the Services, which shall include, but not be limited to, all hardware, servers, operating software, network components, database storage, security, technical support, maintenance, backup, and disaster recovery required for Subscriber to use the Services, or otherwise required by this Agreement. 6. AVAILABILITY AND MAINTENANCE 6.1. The Services shall be accessible to Authorized Users twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, except for (i) scheduled maintenance and required repairs; and (ii) any interruption due to causes beyond the control of Licensor or which are not reasonably foreseeable by Licensor. 6.2. Licensor shall perform maintenance services, updates, or upgrades to ensure continuous availability and operation of the Systems. Licensor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to inform Subscriber of any known or foreseeable disruptions to the availability of the Services. 95 Item 10. 4 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 7. USE AND ACCESS 7.1. Subscriber shall be responsible for obtaining access to the internet to access and use the Services and complete the implementation and set-up process as set forth in Exhibit A to access the Services. 7.2. Subscriber is entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords and account information required for access to the Services, and for all acts by Subscriber or anyone authorized by Subscriber to access Subscriber’s account that occur in connection with Subscriber’s account 7.3. Subscriber shall not use the Services or the Licensor Technology for any purpose that is (i) unlawful; or (ii) not specifically agreed to by this Agreement. 7.4. Subscriber shall not without the express written consent of Licensor, copy, sell, sublicense, rent, or lease any portion of the Service, including all, updates, training and or revisions to said Services that may be periodically provided to Subscriber. 7.5. Except for a violation of Sections 7.3, 7.4 and 7.6 hereof, or Subscriber's failure to timely pay invoices as set forth in Section 8 hereof, Subscriber shall continue to have unrestricted use of the Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement during any dispute between Subscriber and Licensor, provided Subscriber is proceeding in good faith to resolve such dispute. 7.6. Licensor acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement restricts Subscriber from copying, or reproducing, physical copies of the Services, policies, and manuals identified in Exhibit A, if complying with authorized public data request as required by Minnesota law. 7.7. Subscriber may designate Authorized Users, such persons being able to use the Services for the exclusive benefit of Subscriber. Except as set forth hereinabove, Subscriber shall not assign, convey or transfer any interest in and to the Services without the written consent of the Licensor. 8. INVOICING, PAYMENT, AND TAXES: 8.1. Subscriber pay the fees set forth in Exhibit B. Within thirty (30) days of Subscriber’s receipt of an invoice from Licensor, together with all required supporting documentation, Subscriber shall pay, or cause to be paid, the amount of such invoice. Any sum due that is not paid within thirty (30) days of the invoice receipt date shall bear interest from the due date thereof to the date of payment at a rate of interest equal to one- and one-half percent (1 ½ %) per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Subscriber shall pay all costs of collection, including legal expenses, court costs and attorney fees at any time incurred by Licensor in the collection of any amounts owing by Subscriber to Licensor. 96 Item 10. 5 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 8.2. Licensor may invoice, and Subscriber shall pay to Licensor, such applicable sales, use, excise, or other similar taxes (federal, state, or local) that Licensor is required by law to apply to the fees set forth in Exhibit B. Any such tax amounts shall be clearly and separately stated on Licensor’s invoices. 9. WARRANTIES 9.1. Performance. Licensor warrants and represents that the Services will perform the functions described in the documentation and specifications provided by Licensor. 9.2. Non-Infringement Warranty. Licensor warrants and represents that when used in accordance with this Agreement, the Services, Systems, and Licensor Technology shall not infringe upon or violate any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or any other proprietary right of any third party. 9.3. Limitations on Warranties. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE 9 AND THE ACCESSIBILITY COMMITMENT IN ARTICLE 6, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 9.4. Internet Delays. THE SERVICES MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, DELAYS, AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF THE INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. LICENSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS, DELIVERY FAILURES, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM SUCH PROBLEMS. 9.5. Exclusive Remedies. Subscriber's exclusive remedies and Licensor's entire liability for any breach of the warranties specified in this Article 9, except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, shall be the correction of the breach of warranty and the remedies provided in Article 6. However, if Licensor is unable to effect the correction without undue delay for the circumstances, Subscriber shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement, and the remedies defined in Article 14 shall apply. 10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY 10.1. If a Claim of violation of copyright, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights relating to the Services, Systems, or Licensor Technology provided under this Agreement is made against Subscriber, Subscriber shall: (i) promptly notify Licensor; (ii) allow Licensor to control the litigation or settlement of such Claim; and (iii) cooperate with Licensor in the investigation, defense, and/or settlement thereof. Subscriber retain the right to participate at their own cost in any action in which Subscriber is named as a defendant. 97 Item 10. 6 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 10.2. Should any portion of the Services or intended use thereof become, or in Licensor’s reasonable opinion be likely to become, the subject of a Claim for infringement of a copyright, or other proprietary right, Licensor shall at its option either (i) promptly and diligently modify or replace such portion to make it non-infringing, without degradation to functionality; or (ii) terminate this Agreement and refund fees pursuant to Article 14.3. 11. DISCLAIMER 11.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an attorney–client relationship between Licensor and Subscriber. Any consultations, discussions, or support provided by Licensor under this Agreement are strictly limited to assisting with the use and implementation of the licensed materials and shall not constitute legal advice. Subscriber is solely responsible for obtaining independent legal counsel regarding compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations. Licensor expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability arising from Subscriber’s legal, regulatory, or compliance decisions. 12. LOSS 12.1. LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO SUBSCRIBER FOR AND SUBSCRIBER SHALL RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY LICENSOR FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS SUFFERED BY SUBSCRIBER OR ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIM OF LOSS RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF OR OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES, SYSTEMS, POLICIES, OR LICENSOR TECHNOLOGY, OR THIS AGREEMENT. ALL SYSTEMS AND POLICIES SUBJECT TO THIS AGREEMENT WERE PROVIDED FOR SUBSCRIBER’S EXCLUSIVE USE AND ADOPTED AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SUBSCRIBER. 12.2. SUBSCRIBER AGREES TO AND UNDERSTANDS THAT LICENSOR HAS MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO COMPLY WITH AND ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE STATUTES, OPINIONS, LAWS, AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF CREATION. SUBSCRIBER SHALL RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY LICENSOR FROM AND AGAINST ANY LOSS SUFFERED BY SUBSCRIBER RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF OR OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. 14. TERMINATION AND REMEDY 14.1. Termination of Agreement for Cause. Licensor and Subscriber each have the right to terminate this Agreement and pursue injunctive relief if the other Party breaches or is in default of any material obligation under this Agreement, when such a breach or default (i) is incapable of cure; or (ii), being capable of cure, has not been cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of breach or default. 98 Item 10. 7 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 14.2. Termination for Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party at the annual anniversary date of each year of the Subscription Term by written notice to the other Party at least thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date of the Subscription Term. 14.3. Remedy. In the event Subscriber terminates this Agreement pursuant to Article 14.1 or Article 14.2 Licensor shall return to Subscriber any prepaid payments it received for the terminated portion of the Agreement. 14.4. Subscriber Data. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Licensor shall remove from its servers and return to Subscriber all Subscriber Data or provide Subscriber access for a reasonable period (but, in any event, no more than 180 days) after termination or expiration in order to gather and facilitate a transfer of all Subscriber Data. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensor shall be permitted to retain one archival copy of the Subscriber Data, and Licensor shall represent to Subscriber that the same is retained for archival purposes only and any possible litigation arising thereunder, and for no other purpose. 15. GOVERNING LAW 15.1. THE INTERPRETATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, EXCEPT FOR ANY RULE OF LAW OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WHICH WOULD MAKE THE LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION APPLICABLE. 15.2. The Parties specifically agree that, if any provision of this Agreement is determined to be unenforceable or in contravention of any applicable law, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent required to bring such provision into compliance with said statute or case law. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS CONTRAVENING THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES THAT THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SHALL APPLY IN ALL RESPECTS, UNLESS AND EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE PARTIES MAY REFERENCE AND REQUEST APPLICATION OF A LAW, STATUTE, OR RULE OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION OR GOVERNMENTAL BODY IN A SPECIFIC PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT. 16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 16.1. All actions and proceedings arising out of or related, in whole or in part, to this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the state courts of Washington County, Minnesota. Both Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts (and, in the case of appeals, appropriate appellate courts therefrom) in any such action or proceeding and irrevocably waive the defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction or any inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any such action or proceeding. 99 Item 10. 8 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 17. DATA AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 17.1. During the term of this Agreement, the Parties may provide information to each other or come into possession of information which is considered confidential (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information shall include Subscriber Data, Licensor Technology, and information which is marked as “confidential” or “proprietary” or would reasonably be assumed to be confidential based on its content or the context surrounding its disclosure. 17.2. Licensor specifically agrees that all Subscriber Data (including Personal Data) is and shall always remain the exclusive property of Subscriber, and Licensor shall not access, download, or make use of the Subscriber Data for any reason other than for the purposes of providing the Services or as otherwise required by applicable law. 17.3. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, and as directed by the disclosing Party, each Party will promptly (i) return to the other Party all the Confidential Information of the other Party; or (ii) erase and destroy all copies of the Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession and certify destruction of the same. 17.4. Data Practices Notice. Contractor acknowledges that, to the extent it performs functions on behalf of CITY under this Agreement, all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Contractor in performing those functions is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. ch. 13), and Contractor must comply with all requirements of the Act as if it were a government entity. Contractor understands that the remedies in Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to it. This provision does not require Contractor to provide public access to data if such data are available from the Government Entity, except as required by this Agreement. 18. ACCESS TO SUBSCRIBER’S SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS 18.1. Subscriber shall determine the portions of Subscriber’s System and/or Network to which the Accessing Parties will have access and will designate such portions of the System and Network in writing. No Accessing Party shall access or attempt to access any portion of Subscriber’s System or Network except as expressly permitted hereunder. 18.2. SUBSCRIBER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO SUBSCRIBER’S SYSTEM AND NETWORK. 19. ASSIGNMENT 19.1 Licensor may freely assign, transfer, and novate this Agreement without any obligation to obtain the prior written consent of Subscriber. Subscriber shall not assign, transfer, or novate this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Licensor. Any assignment in violation of this Article 19.1 shall be null and void. 100 Item 10. 9 © Policies360 by LETAC, a division of Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | Columbia Heights Police Department 20. GENERAL 20.1 Headings. The captions and headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used for purposes of construction or interpretation. 20.2 Non-Waiver. No waiver by either Party of any one or more defaults by the other Party in performance of this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver of any future default or defaults by the same Party, whether of a like or a different character. 20.3 Amendment. No change to any term or provision hereof shall be effective unless stated in writing and signed by the duly authorized representatives of both Parties. 20.4 Right to Defend. Each Party shall notify the other immediately upon the commencement of any action brought and the outcome of which may affect the rights of the other Party herein granted, and such other Party shall have the right at its own expense to appear in and defend such actions. 20.5 Severability. 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ITEM: Approval of Three-Year Contract with Better Futures for Curbside Compost Collection. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Jesse Davies / April 7, 2026 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 _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone x_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND In 2024, council approved an updated Solid Waste Operating Policy (Resolution 2024-16) to continue to offer curbside organic collection. Updates were needed at that time as staff could not find a provider option for continued mixed compost and yard waste. Better Futures, a Minnesota-based workforce nonprofit, was the only provider able to deliver weekly pail- emptying service without requiring an additional cart . The City entered a two-year contract with Better Futures to pilot year-round consistent curbside organics collection. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS Currently, approximately 500 Columbia Heights households are enrolled for curbside compost collection. Better Futures has delivered curbside organics collection for more than 104 weeks to the participating properties citywide. Service performance has been strong, with only 47 missed pickups in the past year (less than one per week or less than 1% overall) with all issues resolved within 24 hours. Better Futures will maintain its current rate of $13.90 per pail per month for the first year of the extension and will increase 3% in years two and three. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend extending the contract with Better Futures for three additional years through March 2029 to continue curbside organics pickup. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year contract with Better Futures for compost collection. ATTACHMENT(S) CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 106 Item 11. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 3yr Contract for Organic Services with Better Futures 107 Item 11. Page 1 of 4 City of Columbia Heights Source Separated Organics Collection and Hauling Services Agreement Table of Contents: 1. OVERVIEW: 2. DEFINITIONS: 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 5. FAILURE TO PERFORM/TERMINATION INFORMATION: 6. LEGAL AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: 7. PRICE SHEET: 1. OVERVIEW: 1.1. This Agreement is by and between the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City) and Better Futures MN (the “contractor or hauler”) . As authorized by CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 4: MUNICIPAL SERVICES, ARTICLE VII: GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SERVICES and further detailed in the SOLID WASTE OPERATING POLICY. 1.2. Recognizing Better Futures’ ability to successfully complete the first two year test pilot, we will extend the contract from April 2026 through March 2029. 2. DEFINITIONS: Refer to: SWOP (Solid Waste Operating Policy) 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 3.1. Primary tasks: 3.1.1. Contractor shall empty city pails with organics off the street curb citywide from properties that request for the service. Other material such as soiled pizza boxes and extra bags of organic material outside of the pail will also be taken. 3.1.2. Contractor shall remove and return pails from the front door for disabled and elderly and other properties as the city may order. 3.1.3. The contractor can schedule the routes as they see fit, but all pails will be emptied weekly. City reserves the right to direct a daily route. 3.1.4. Contractor shall only take organic material that is acceptable to the composter. 3.1.5. Contractor shall also cleanup spot if material has fallen out of pails when handling them. 3.1.6. Material will be transported to Malcolm transfer station where the City has an account and will pay tipping fees directly to the composter. The city reserves the right to change disposal/processing site locations although must compensate hauler for any additional expenses they may incur. 108 Item 11. Page 2 of 4 3.2. Billing: 3.2.1. City will guarantee a minimum payment for 400 pails. 3.2.2. Contractor will bill the city directly for the collection and hauling services at least monthly. 3.2.3. The City will only pay the service/disposal charges (as noted on price sheet) plus a fuel surcharge and any applicable taxes, but will not pay any other fees or charges. 3.2.4. Contractor must notify the City if collecting material from non-contracted properties on city loads and rebate the city for tipping fees for that material. 4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 4.1.1. Customer Service: Hauler will utilize the City’s work order (and customer service) management software or processes. The city will provide information/notifications to the public, but the contractor must communicate with properties when directed by the City. Vendor must provide a customer service phone number. Contractor will notify the city of any mass delays, and the City will in turn notify affected properties. 4.1.2. Records: Contractor will maintain service records. Haulers may be required to provide monthly tonnage reports, plus any other reports or information as requested by the City. 4.1.3. Audits. The City will conduct audits of service/billing records regularly. The City may also schedule a disposal audit, if it deems necessary, to track all materials and disposal location/processes etc. the contractor will pay for the audit if issues are noted. 4.1.4. Subcontracting is generally not allowed, and it must be approved by the City. 5. FAILURE TO PERFORM/TERMINATION INFORMATION: 5.1. Liquidated Damages/Failure to Perform: A “liquidated damage” (financial penalty) process is included for poor performance issues that may arise and be assessed to the contractor. 5.1.1. Failure to respond to legitimate service complaints, or city requests for information required to be provided under this agreement within one business day in a reasonable and professional manner - fifty dollars ($50) per incident. 5.1.2. Failure to empty pail(s) during a given week, contractor shall subtract the prorated service charge from the invoice including the minimum charge. 5.1.3. Failure to clean up spills during Collection operations - fifty dollars ($50} per incident. 5.2. Force Majeure - Whenever a period of time is provided for in this Agreement for either the City or Contractors to do or perform any act or obligation, neither party shall be liable for any delays or inability to perform due to causes beyond the control of said party such as terrorist act, war, riot, unavoidable casualty or damage to personnel, materials or equipment, fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tornado or any act of God, strike or lockout other than their own strike or lockout. The time period for the performance in question shall be extended for only the actual amount of time said party is so delayed. 5.3. Termination. 5.3.1. The City can terminate this Agreement if Contractor violates the terms of this Agreement, if such violation has occurred a second time (after a Failure to Perform notice was sent for the first offense). The City will notify contractor in writing of the repeating conditions 109 Item 11. Page 3 of 4 leading to the termination actions. Contractor must continue to provide the services for one month after final notice is given. 5.3.2. The City may also terminate this Agreement if Contractor fails to maintain County permits and licenses required to collect and transport MSW and/or Recyclables. 6. LEGAL AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: 6.1. Binding Effect. The terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to, and shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and assigns. 6.2. Waste Handling Responsibilities: Upon collection of the refuse by the Contractor, the solid waste becomes the property and responsibility of the Contractor. Operations must comply with MN Statutes concerning solid waste handling regulations, plus the Anoka County Solid Waste Management Plan, and be acceptable to the City. Proposers must be licensed by Anoka County and the State of MN before award of contract. 6.3. Insurance: Contractor’s insurance must indemnify the City from accidents or problems caused by contractor operations. Must provide proof of insurance. 6.4. Bond: Contractor may be required to file a performance bond with the City. 6.5. Data Practices. Contractor agrees to comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and all other applicable state and federal laws relating to data privacy or confidentiality. Contractor must immediately report to the City any requests from third parties for information relating to this Agreement. Contractor agrees to hold the City, its officers, and employees harmless from any claims resulting from Contractor's unlawful disclosure or use of data protected under state and federal laws. 7. PRICE SHEET: The city will pay contractor $13.90/per pail/month for the first year, plus a fuel surcharge when applies see below. Fuel/Energy Surcharge Table https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/ Price of Diesel Fuel Per Gallon Exceeds $5.50 $6.00 $6.50 $7.00 $7.50 Surcharge % Applied to Invoice collection services 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% Starting for the second year an annual 3% increase will be added to the charges year over year. Additional increases can be requested, but work must continue to meet contract standards during negotiations. *Does not apply to tipping/material processing fees. Will need notice from transfer station/composter for fee increases. 110 Item 11. Page 4 of 4 8. Authorized Signatories: Owner and Contractor hereby agree to the Terms stipulated in this contract. Owner: Contractor: City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota Better Futures Minnesota By: By: (individual’s signature) Date: (date signed) By: Name: Title: (If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.) Attest: Attest: (individual’s signature) Title: Title: (typed or printed) 111 Item 11. ITEM: Approval of Purchase Order for 2026 Hylander Center Gym Maintenance. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Recreation BY/DATE: Deanna Saefke / April 8, 2026 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 _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND The Columbia Heights School District charges the city for maintenance of the Hylander Center Gym per the Joint Powers Agreement. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS We have budgeted $72,000 for building maintenance for 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a purchase order for the budgeted amount of $72,000 to cover the cost for Hylander Center Gym maintenance for 2026. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to approve the purchase order to the Columbia Heights School District for the total amount of $72,000 for Hylander Center Gym maintenance for 2026. ATTACHMENT(S) None CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 112 Item 12. ITEM: License Agenda Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Sarah LaVoie April 7, 2026 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 _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking X Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND Attached is the business license agenda for April 13, 2026, City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for: 2026 tree license and low potency cannabis licenses. 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 as listed on the business license agenda for April 13, 2026, as presented. ATTACHMENT(S) 04/13/2026 License Table CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13TH 2026 113 Item 13. TO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 13th, 2026 *Signed Waiver Form accompanied application CONTRACTOR/TREE LICENSES 2026 *A FAMILY TREE AND BRUSH SERVICE 19920 NUTTERNUT ST NW OAK GROVE MN 55011 $80 BUSINESS LICENSES *SARNAS (LOW POTENCY CANNABIS) 3939 UNIVERSITY AVE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN 55421 $125 *UNIFLORA HOLISTICS DBA LOVE IS AN INGREDIENT (LOW POTENCY CANNABIS) 4110 CENTRAL AVE NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN 55421 $125 114 Item 13. ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Brad Roddy / April 13, 2026 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 _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. SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS: All property owners have passed yearly rental license inspections and submitted required rental license applications and fees. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April 13, 2026, 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 April 13, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. ATTACHMENT: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval – 4-13-26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 115 Item 14. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval 4/13/26: LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION Ajayi, Ajibola Residential Services LLC 11670 Fountains Drive#200 Maple Grove, MN 55369 4911 University Ave NE 26-0009399 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 11 $492.00 Alvarado, Fanny 3909 3rd St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 3801 Main St NE 26-0009467 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Anderson, Paul Carew Properties, Inc. 12100 Singletree Lane#185 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 711 37th Ave NE 26-0009378 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 14 $558.00 Aucaquizhpi, Lisa 7508 65th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 4614 Polk St NE 26-0009410 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Bona, Dean DabCo Properties, LLC 13154 Avocet Street NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 3951 Polk St NE 3953 Polk St NE 26-0009569 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Brovold, Kenneth 2312 154th Lane NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 4943 Jackson St NE 4945 Jackson St NE 26-0009630 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Clara, Saulo Iglesia Nuevo Pacto 200 44th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4343 2nd St NE 26-0009425 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Dagaga, Getachew 7128 Ivy Ridge Lane Circle Pines, MN 55014 1326 45 1/2 Ave NE 26-0009482 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Davies, Matthew 15707 E. Ham Lake Drive Ham Lake, MN 55304 1220 Circle Terrace Blvd NE 26-0009487 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Davies, Matthew 15707 E. Ham Lake Drive NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 4240 Jefferson St NE 26-0009436 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 4/7/2026 09:08 Page 1 of 5 116 Item 14. LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION Demetriou, Martha 1400 Heights LLC 11159 Holland Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55347 1400 47th Ave NE 1410 47th Ave NE 26-0009479 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 20 $690.00 Demetriou, Martha 11159 Holland Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55347 950 47th Ave NE 26-0009374 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 11 $492.00 Edow, Khadder Bluestar Properties LLC 685 46 1/2 Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 685 46 1/2 Ave NE 26-0009379 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Fergus, Scott CAG Minnesota Fund II, LLC 5100 Edina Industrial Blvd.#215 Edina, MN 55439 2221 Forest Dr NE 26-0009474 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Ferry, Donald 8234 Eagle Creek Blvd Shakopee, MN 55379 4536 7th St NE 4538 7th St NE 26-0009414 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Filho, Rene Lox Properties, LLC 331 Seven Isles Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1070 Grandview Ct NE #303 26-0009494 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Frlj, Nedim 8401 Center Drive NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 3969 5th St NE 26-0009451 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 11 $492.00 Garaad, Said 4134 7th St NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 1175 Polk Pl NE 26-0009489 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 *New License Grillo, Matthew 22932 98th Terrace Live Oak, FL 5001 Pennine Pass NE 26-0009646 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Hagberg, Donald 835 Brookdale Drive Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 4302 2nd St NE 26-0009506 Rental License: Temporary Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Hansen, Jon 24855 770th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007 4620 Heights Dr NE 26-0009408 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Jones, Bryan Columbia Place, LLC 2505 Silver Lane NE Minneapolis, MN 55421 5100 6th St NE 26-0009391 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 34 $998.00 4/7/2026 09:08 Page 2 of 5 117 Item 14. LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION Kall, Mitchell 1439 Roselawn Avenue Roseville, MN 55113 4520 Washington St NE 4518 Washington St NE 26-0009416 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Khan, Mujtaba TSK Properties, LLC 2641 Ashley Terrace New Brighton, MN 55112 1132 45th Ave NE 1134 45th Ave NE 26-0009360 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Landi Inamagua, Ana 5896 Jefferson St NE Fridley, MN 55432 1409 40th Ave NE 26-0009477 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Larson, Susan 1009 43rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55412 4201 3rd St NE 26-0009438 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 11 $492.00 Lopez Luna, Juan 1134 40th Ave. NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 1132 40th Ave NE 1134 40th Ave NE (Owner's Unit) 26-0009529 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Matthes III, Edwin 545 54th Ave NE Fridley, MN 55421 5231 7th St NE 5229 7th St NE 26-0009386 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 McFall, Stanley Triple B Enterprises, LLC 2000 Argonne Drive NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4518 Taylor St NE 4516 Taylor St NE 26-0009417 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Metz, Owen Columbia Heights Leased Housing Associates III LLLP 1069 Grandview Way NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 1069 Grandview Way NE 26-0009498 Rental License [Over 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 88 $2,186.00 Milian Ramos, Alma 1560 Dana Ct. NE Fridley, MN 55432 5240 7th St NE 26-0009384 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Monaghan, Brooke 17600 Lenox Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55347 1214 Cheery Ln NE 1216 Cheery Lane NE 26-0009510 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Ogunyemi, Vivian 4514 Washington Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4512 Washington St NE 4514 Washington St NE 26-0009418 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Olin, Richard 10682 Washington Blvd NE Blaine, MN 55434 5216 Washington St NE 5218 Washington St NE 26-0009387 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 4/7/2026 09:08 Page 3 of 5 118 Item 14. LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION Park, Sharin 4026 25th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 1070 Grandview Ct NE #318 26-0009493 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Ramnarine, Jai 4532 Tyler Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4552 7th St NE 4550 7th St NE 26-0009412 Family Exempt Rental License Number of licensed units: 2 $75.00 Robles, Angel 4011 Polk Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4522 Tyler St NE #Down Up/Down 26-0009515 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Ruberto, Courtney 4154-4156 2nd St LLC 356 118th Ave NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 4154 2nd St NE 4156 2nd St NE 26-0009439 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Samaha, Mohamed 3906 Reservoir Blvd. NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 3908 Reservoir Blvd NE 26-0009460 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Seubert, James Seubert, LLC 3988 Hayes Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 3974 Hayes St NE 26-0009572 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 *New License Sultana, Zehra St. Cloud Holding Partners, LLC 8445 Center Drive Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 5110 Washington St NE 5112 Washington St NE 26-0009650 Rental License Transfer Fee Number of licensed units: 2 $50.00 Urgessa, Gammada 1171 127th Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434 4040 Madison St NE 26-0009445 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Varughese, Meagan 3817 Hayes Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 3817 Hayes St NE #Up 26-0009465 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Vasquez, Gonzala 2201 45th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 1403 42 1/2 Ave NE 1401 42 1/2 Ave NE 26-0009478 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Visnjic, Sasha Vlado Construction LLC 14909 Summit Oaks Drive Burnsville, MN 55337 1206 Cheery Ln NE 1204 Cheery Ln NE 26-0009361 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 2 $300.00 Voigt, Ashley 16900 Kenai Terrace Road Anchorage, AK 99516 4453 Madison St NE 26-0009421 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 4/7/2026 09:08 Page 4 of 5 119 Item 14. LICENSEE LICENSE ADDRESS LICENSE INFORMATION Wegman, Debbie 1911 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 3842 Reservoir Blvd NE 26-0009463 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Wilaby, Eric Two Brother's Investments LLC 4857 University Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 4853 University Ave NE 26-0009400 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Wilkins, Joel 852 Sherwood Road Shoreview, MN 55126 1070 Grandview Ct NE #205 26-0009496 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 Zeah, Paah 5520 Regis Trail NE Fridley, MN 55432 4310 3rd St NE 4312 3rd St NE 26-0009432 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 3 $300.00 Zhagui, Jose 2526 Portland Ave S#2 Minneapolis, MN 55404 4956 Jackson St NE 26-0009394 Rental License [1 - 3 Units] Number of licensed units: 1 $300.00 4/7/2026 09:08 Page 5 of 5 120 Item 14. ITEM: Review of Bills. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich City Manager DEPARTMENT: Finance Department BY/DATE: April 13th, 2026 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 $2,907,690.92. ATTACHMENT(S) List of Claims. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE APRIL 13TH, 2026 121 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 583.95 194044020BRAKE SOLENOID, LABORA DYNAMIC DOOR CO INC22602122206281*#MAIN03/19/2026 99.22 194043050PEST CONTROL-CH 022326ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4357267206282*#MAIN03/19/2026 99.22 512943050PEST CONTROL-JPM 02264356922 198.44 CHECK MAIN 206282 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 849.30 132043050BSWIFT 0326AI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.10024032026206283MAIN03/19/2026 12.00 111042175MEETING MEAL - BUESGENSANOKA COUNTY26-008259206284MAIN03/19/2026 3.20 111043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 4.45 132043250INTERNET 0226022826 6.95 151043250INTERNET 0226022826 0.56 194043250INTERNET 0226022826 17.37 210043250INTERNET 0226022826 16.12 220043250INTERNET 0226022826 7.78 310043250INTERNET 0226022826 2.50 312143250INTERNET 0226022826 1.39 500043250INTERNET 0226022826 4.45 512943250INTERNET 0226022826 1.39 520043250INTERNET 0226022826 66.16 CHECK MAIN 206285 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 111.99 210042172FLEXHEAT SHIRT, PATCHESASPEN MILLS, INC.371766206286MAIN03/19/2026 58.49 210044020MONITORING 0426-0626 PSBASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC12405390206287*#MAIN03/19/2026 58.48 220044020MONITORING 0426-0626 PSB12405390 116.97 512944020MONITORING 0426-0626 JPM12405381 233.94 CHECK MAIN 206287 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 14,958.90 194044020REPAIR LG CONDENSER LEAKASSOCIATED MECHANICAL SERVICE CO69467206288MAIN03/19/2026 276.00 512944020REMOVED BROKEN KEY FROM LOCKASSURED SECURITY INC249531206289MAIN03/19/2026 214.69 111048200RETIREMENT PLAQUESAWARDS BY HAMMOND21196206290MAIN03/19/2026 2,820.51 194043810PARKING 010126-013126, ELECTRICITY 010826-020826BPOZ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, LLC1029206293MAIN03/19/2026 2,280.00 194044100PARKING 010126-013126, ELECTRICITY 010826-0208261029 5,100.51 CHECK MAIN 206293 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 122 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 11,416.67 210043050EMBEDDED MENTAL HEALTH SVC 0126CANVAS HEALTH INCINV004493206294MAIN03/19/2026 91.00 194044020RUGS-CITY HALL 022526CINTAS INC4260727746206297*#MAIN03/19/2026 91.00 194044020RUGS-CITY HALL 0211264259226282 91.00 194044020RUGS-CH 0304264261488128 46.72 512944020MOPS JPM 0310264262084514 319.72 CHECK MAIN 206297 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 91.00 194044020RUGS-CITY HALL 021826CINTAS INC4260003989206298MAIN03/19/2026 110.00 194044020WINDOW CLEANING 0126-CITY HALLCITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC757267206299*#MAIN03/19/2026 110.00 194044020WINDOW CLEANING 0226 - CH758452 220.00 CHECK MAIN 206299 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,603.20 194044020REPLACE ACCENT LIGHTSCOLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO2534530.01206300MAIN03/19/2026 85.58 520042010WRENCH, PLIERS, HOT ROLLDISCOUNT STEEL INC5660077206303MAIN03/19/2026 3,305.56 136043440MAIL SRVC, POSTAGE SPRING NEWSLETTER 2026DO-GOOD.BIZ INC18114-01206304MAIN03/19/2026 121.85 317042171NO PARKING, EYE PROTECTION & STREET NAME SIGNSEARL F ANDERSEN INC0142031-IN206305*#MAIN03/19/2026 180.75 317042171BEGIN AND END & STREET NAME SIGNS0142032-IN 188.84 317042171STREET SIGNS, BRACKET, ADAPTOR0142040-IN 83.95 317042171STREET SIGN0142083-IN 1,283.40 317042171BRACKETS0142097-IN 1,858.79 CHECK MAIN 206305 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 174.00 111043500PHN ORD #1724 021326ECM PUBLISHERS INC1086980206306*#MAIN03/19/2026 973.75 151043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 1,326.00 132043050PRE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 0226GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC21590206310MAIN03/19/2026 231.28 520042171ROPE, GLOVESHOME DEPOT #28023013017206312*#MAIN03/19/2026 56.16 520042171WORK GLOVES3025396 50.80 520042171HEX NUT, ROD THREADED GALV4025301 88.86 520042171LEVEL, GREASE SPRAY, TAPE MEASURES2412705 427.10 CHECK MAIN 206312 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 172.83 194042171LIGHT BULBSJ H LARSON ELECTRIC COMPANYS103560740.001206314MAIN03/19/2026 123 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 175.31 220042173HONEYWELL FIREFIGHTER BOOTSJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN336232206315MAIN03/19/2026 300.00 132043050JOB EVAL AND GRADINGKEYSTONE COMPENSATION GRP LLC1311206316MAIN03/19/2026 150.00 210043050DECONTAMINATION SQUAD #8250 KROPIDLOWSKI/MARK133964206317MAIN03/19/2026 35.02 210043250LANGUAGE LINE 0226LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIONS11868117206318MAIN03/19/2026 91.89 210043250TRANSLATION SVCS 0226LIONBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC80995206319MAIN03/19/2026 (2.32)000020810030626 INVM AMUNDSON CIGAR & CANDY CO LLP419726206322*MAIN03/19/2026 1,040.00 210043050MANDATORY CHECK INS, THERAPY SESSIONS 0226MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC3538206324MAIN03/19/2026 81.96 312142171DRYWALL KNIFE, TROWEL, TORCH KITMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY45980206327*#MAIN03/19/2026 21.96 312142171FROGTAPE45974 179.99 512942010AIR COMPRESSOR45678 109.33 520042171BOWL BRUSH, MOP, BUCKET, MOP HANDLE45280 12.99 520042171LIGHT45224 20.05 520042171ROLLER COVERS, ROLLER FRAME45806 41.43 520042171PAINT BRUSHES, ROLLER FRAME45677 56.85 520042171TAPE, SPRAY PAINT, UTILITY KNIFE, STEEL POLE, RAGS45960 13.98 520042171PAINT BRUSHES46019 15.18 520042171CAULK, ROLLER COVER, CAULK GUN45852 553.72 CHECK MAIN 206327 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 585.00 2100431052026 ETI CONFERENCE & EXPO-CAPT JOHNSTONMN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOC23285206330MAIN03/19/2026 145.00 512944390ELEVATOR PERMITMN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRYALR0188152X206331MAIN03/19/2026 1,310.00 220044330EXPLORING POST REG FEE 2026 - 2027NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL030926206334MAIN03/19/2026 390.00 194044020TROUBLESHOOT BOILER NORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE7455206335*#MAIN03/19/2026 390.00 920044020LEAKING BOILER PUMP7471 780.00 CHECK MAIN 206335 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 5,739.04 136043440PRINT NEWSLETTER SPRING 2026NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMPANY INC49779206336MAIN03/19/2026 1,216.99 136043440YOUTH REC PROGRAMING SPRING 202649778 6,956.03 CHECK MAIN 206336 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: (6.25)000020815022626 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992909481206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 124 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 4.27 111043210022626 - 10013121992909481 14.37 132043210022626 - 10013121992909481 27.72 151043210022626 - 10013121992909481 17.53 194043210022626 - 10013121992909481 71.06 210043210022626 - 10013121992909481 23.47 220043210022626 - 10013121992909481 47.87 310043210022626 - 10013121992909481 4.49 312143210022626 - 10013121992909481 31.30 500043210022626 - 10013121992909481 (12.88)500043210022826 - 10014233992910547 1.32 512943210022626 - 10013121992909481 (12.88)512943210022826 - 10014233992910547 1.10 520043210022626 - 10013121992909481 85.85 920043210022826 -10010429992910290 298.34 CHECK MAIN 206338 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 44.38 210044020SHREDDING 022326ROHN INDUSTRIES INC0066768206341#MAIN03/19/2026 10.07 220044020SHREDDING 0223260066768 54.45 CHECK MAIN 206341 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 20.10 151043310MILEAGE 010526-031026SARTWELL/SUE031226206342*#MAIN03/19/2026 86.72 512944020PREVENT MAINT JPM 0226SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC4607405143206343*#MAIN03/19/2026 81.54 520042171PAINTSHERWIN WILLIAMS54561124220226206344MAIN03/19/2026 29.89 520042171PAINT, FROG TAPE13380150170226 111.17 520042171OIL BASE PAINT, FROG TAPE13208150170226 222.60 CHECK MAIN 206344 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 408.99 520042160FORSTNER BIT, CEDAR POSTSSIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK CORP266136206346MAIN03/19/2026 200.00 210042172BOOTSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1813913206347MAIN03/19/2026 194.64 111042175WORK SESSION & EDA MEAL 0226THE CENTRAL MIX004055206348MAIN03/19/2026 90.20 132043050BACKGROUND CHECKS 0226THE MCDOWELL AGENCY, INC.167244206349MAIN03/19/2026 199.00 141043050COUNCIL MINUTES 012626TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INC31819206350*#MAIN03/19/2026 216.75 141043050COUNCIL MINUTES 02092631823 178.00 141043050COUNCIL MINUTES 02232631900 125 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 593.75 CHECK MAIN 206350 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,118.60 500143050TAE KWON DO & LITTLE TIGERS 010826-021226ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS INC21226206353MAIN03/19/2026 83.52 317042171BANDSAW BLADESWW GRAINGER,INC9800941248206356MAIN03/19/2026 208.00 512943050SECURITY JPM 022826-030126ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES182280452811(A)MAIN03/19/2026 315.00 194044100EQUIPMENT RENTAL 0326FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICEMN-11260972818(A)MAIN03/19/2026 1,800.00 210043105REFRESH SESSIONSHOUSE OF STRENGTHCHPDFYF-00012819(A)MAIN03/19/2026 151.00 000020810FEBRUARY SALES/USE TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE0-473-927-6482809(E)MAIN03/20/2026 10.00 000020815FEBRUARY SALES/USE TAX0-473-927-648 161.00 CHECK MAIN 2809(E) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 99.22 512943050PEST CONTROL-JPM 030526ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4377401206357MAIN03/26/2026 470.87 220042172BOOTS, PANTS, STRAPASPEN MILLS, INC.371572206362MAIN03/26/2026 679.30 194043830030926 6403204114-3CENTERPOINT ENERGY6403204114-3206366*#MAIN03/26/2026 941.02 210043830030926 8268239-48268239-4 941.02 220043830030926 8268239-48268239-4 177.00 512943830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 87.40 520043830040626 10802324-310802324-3 213.46 520043830030926 5452216-45452216-4 23.00 520043830030926 5467671-35467671-3 275.11 520043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 234.01 520043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 247.71 520043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 325.80 520043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 205.23 520043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 1,999.74 920043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 6,349.80 CHECK MAIN 206366 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 175.07 210043250030426 333954365CENTURYLINK333954365206367#MAIN03/26/2026 175.07 220043250030426 333954365333954365 350.14 CHECK MAIN 206367 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 157.57 512944020MOPS, MATS JPM 031726CINTAS INC4262830236206369MAIN03/26/2026 248.00 220044330CLIA CERTIFICATE FEE 082426 - 082328CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM24D0977334206370MAIN03/26/2026 126 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 13.94 210043250030326 8772105050213657COMCAST030326206371MAIN03/26/2026 20.06 520042010DRILL TAP SET, ALUMINUMDISCOUNT STEEL INC5663705206373MAIN03/26/2026 31.55 520042010HEX CAP SCREWS, WASHERSFASTENAL COMPANYMNSPR211026206378*#MAIN03/26/2026 375.00 504044200SPRING FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON 050826GILLESPIE CENTERFS050826206380MAIN03/26/2026 39.40 520042171SIMPLE GREEN, SCRUB BRUSH, GAL SPRAYERHOME DEPOT #28028025784206386MAIN03/26/2026 258.65 520042171DOOR, DOOR KNOB, SHIMS, TRIM522841 279.67 520042171DOOR, DOOR KNOB, SHIMS, TRIM BOARD5026992 (279.67)520042171RETURN INVOICE #50269925222840 298.05 CHECK MAIN 206386 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 20.00 520042173GLOVESMCCLELLAN SALES INC024441A206392MAIN03/26/2026 119.90 220042171LNDRY DTRGNT, PPR PLATES/BWLS, WATER, BATTRYS, PNTRS TAPEMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY46586206395*#MAIN03/26/2026 31.21 220042171WATER, NAPKINS, COFFEE, CUPS46403 41.76 220042175LNDRY DTRGNT, PPR PLATES/BWLS, WATER, BATTRYS, PNTRS TAPE46586 42.40 220042175WATER, NAPKINS, COFFEE, CUPS46403 139.54 312142171PAINT, TRAY LINER, FROG TAPE, BRUSHES46166 58.03 5200421715 GAL BUCKETS, SPONGE, BRUSH, ROLLER COVERS46278 21.44 520042171TAK CLOTH, REYNOLDS WRAP46287 454.28 CHECK MAIN 206395 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 2,948.34 220044020REPLACED MOTOR & TRANSFORMER ON VACCUM PUMPSNORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE7438206399MAIN03/26/2026 715.70 500143050YOGA, MEDITATION 010626-030326O'DONNELL/KELLY031626206400MAIN03/26/2026 36.20 2200421713' USB C, AUX POWER O'REILLY AUTO PARTS INC3270-338797206401MAIN03/26/2026 (2.72)2200421713' USB C, AUX POWER 3270-338797 33.48 CHECK MAIN 206401 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: (166.50)512944100SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNAON SITE SANITATION INC0001996832206403#MAIN03/26/2026 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-OSTRANDER0002027656 146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN0002027655 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0002027654 146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0002027653 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-KEYES0002027652 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0001992308 127 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 421.50 CHECK MAIN 206403 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 275.90 194042171HIGH CAPACITY INK CARTRIDGEQUADIENT LEASING USA, INC.17969628206406MAIN03/26/2026 900.00 500143050VOLLEYBALL WORKSHOP 013126-022826SAHR SPORTS2140206410MAIN03/26/2026 115.89 520042171PRIMER & PAINTSHERWIN WILLIAMS56129124220326206411MAIN03/26/2026 14.24 520042171PAINT BRUSHES53860124220226 60.53 520042171PAINT, TAPE54173124220226 190.66 CHECK MAIN 206411 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 184.99 210042172BOOTSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1809174206413MAIN03/26/2026 19.06 132044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.025-542832206414*#MAIN03/26/2026 19.06 151044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126025-542832 377.34 210044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126025-542832 377.34 310044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126025-542832 126.31 310044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126025-542832 919.11 CHECK MAIN 206414 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 187.82 312142171PERMA-PATCH CRACK FILLERWW GRAINGER,INC9818133523206421MAIN03/26/2026 (36.42)000020810031126 51-4436024-5XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1260988808206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 (34.65)000020810031226 51-8335212-31261755874 (102.38)000020810031726 51-8335213-41263772257 (9.40)000020815031126 51-0014068181-71261094329 15.92 220043810031326 51-4217828-31262383495 15.92 220043810031326 51-4217828-31262383495 17.43 220043810031326 51-4217828-31262383495 24.47 220043810031326 51-4217828-31262383495 36.52 31214381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 34.48 316043810031326 51-7867950-21262416101 191.33 316043810031326 51-7867659-81262418073 120.04 316043810031326 51-0014819919-21262517339 79.69 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 31.91 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 119.30 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 12,914.44 31604381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 220.93 512943810031126 51-4697130-61260998051 553.48 512943810031126 51-4350334-81260970911 120.29 520043810031126 51-5950185-01260997929 128 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 8/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 64.43 520043810031126 51-5950185-01260997929 68.97 520043810031126 51-0011039127-71261032804 16.90 520043810031326 51-9597586-91262447708 66.27 520043810031326 51-8042065-31262425346 19.77 520043810031326 51-7654903-41262421153 150.13 520043810031326 51-7654903-41262421153 164.25 520043810031326 51-0010057576-71262449651 80.89 520043810031326 51-0012266105-31262476880 36.52 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 130.96 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 43.46 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 160.45 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 68.25 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 417.23 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 10.93 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (65.13)52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 73.69 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 25.24 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 30.60 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 65.01 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 27.43 52004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 15,969.55 CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 11.13 000020810030426 INV,BAGS,T.P,TOWELSBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01109012002829(A)*#MAIN03/26/2026 143.33 210043810SOLAR POWERHINTERLAND CSG, LLCSP-035-0003742836(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 143.32 220043810SOLAR POWERSP-035-000374 286.65 CHECK MAIN 2836(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 127.33 210043810SOLAR POWERMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS IV LLCSP-151-0002982839(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 127.34 210043810SOLAR POWERSP-151-000298 110.84 210043810SOLAR POWERSP-150-000298 110.84 220043810SOLAR POWERSP-150-000298 476.35 CHECK MAIN 2839(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 56.84 920043810SOLAR POWERMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLCSP-001-0004392840(A)MAIN03/26/2026 1,937.50 210042170CHALLENGE COINSAMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSINV08752015206426MAIN04/02/2026 129 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 9/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 1,359.19 210042172UNIFORMS ASPEN MILLS, INC.372464206428MAIN04/02/2026 1,209.52 210042172UNIFORMS372465 1,441.49 210042172UNIFORMS372466 136.69 210042172CARRIER, EMBROIDERY, BADGE HOLDER372653 320.00 210042172KNIT CAPS WITH PATCHES 372647 4,466.89 CHECK MAIN 206428 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 547.92 210043050ANIMAL IMPOUND CASE #260433571BRP VETERINARY MINNESOTA43112206433MAIN04/02/2026 11,416.67 210043050EMBEDDED MENTAL HEALTH SVCS 0226CANVAS HEALTH INCINV004527206434MAIN04/02/2026 812.50 210043050EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUNDCARDINAL INVESTIGATIONSCHPD26-2206435MAIN04/02/2026 110.13 194042171FIRST AID SUPPLIES CH 031126CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY5323002207206436MAIN04/02/2026 41.31 210044020FRESH AIR, TOWELS PS 031926CINTAS INC4263146128206437#MAIN04/02/2026 41.31 220044020FRESH AIR, TOWELS PS 0319264263146128 46.72 512944020MOPS JPM 0203264258315072 46.72 512944020MOPS JPM 0324264263583111 176.06 CHECK MAIN 206437 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 2,500.00 220043105PRESENTATION & TRAVEL EXPENSESCLYDE GORDON2083206438MAIN04/02/2026 690.10 220043105PRESENTATION & TRAVEL EXPENSES2083 60.00 220043105PRESENTATION & TRAVEL EXPENSES2083 42.95 220043105PRESENTATION & TRAVEL EXPENSES2083 3,293.05 CHECK MAIN 206438 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 23.49 111043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 23.49 132043250031526 934571297266347602 9.40 136043250031526 934571297266347602 51.67 151043250031526 934571297266347602 4.70 194043250031526 934571297266347602 126.84 210043250031526 934571297266347602 117.44 220043250031526 934571297266347602 56.37 310043250031526 934571297266347602 18.79 312143250031526 934571297266347602 9.40 500043250031526 934571297266347602 32.88 512943250031526 934571297266347602 9.40 520043250031526 934571297266347602 483.87 CHECK MAIN 206439 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 130 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 10/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 462.00 210042170MN FLAGSDISPLAY SALES COINV9973206442MAIN04/02/2026 7.49 520042171TIRE BLEACHGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO042585206445*#MAIN04/02/2026 6.48 194042171GORILLA GLUEHOME DEPOT #28026020566206450*#MAIN04/02/2026 17.55 520042171BOLTS3027167 39.23 520042171DOOR STOPS, UTILITY KNIFE, FASTENERS3027178 19.42 520042171PAINT6020565 82.68 CHECK MAIN 206450 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 3,915.00 210042010HANDHELD PBT'S, MOUTHPIECES, SURE GRIPS, STRAPSINTOXIMETER INC809796206453MAIN04/02/2026 8,000.00 500043050FIREWORKS JAMBOREE 2026J&M DISPLAYS, INC.13247206454MAIN04/02/2026 231.20 210043050WEB PROTECTION 0326LEO WEB PROTECT, INC.81486459688206457MAIN04/02/2026 1,950.00 210043050PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENTSMARTIN-MCALLISTER INC17348206460MAIN04/02/2026 99.84 220043320MEALS 032026MCKAY/KATE032026206463MAIN04/02/2026 52.20 210042175BOTTLED WATERMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY46487206464*#MAIN04/02/2026 7.90 312142171PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, PAPER TOWELS46635 39.98 512942171CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR46588 5.68 520042171GLASS CLEANER46730 105.76 CHECK MAIN 206464 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 20.00 5200443902026 PESTICIDE LICENSE T. SANDQUISTMN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE20250501206469MAIN04/02/2026 220.00 220043105FIRE INVESTIGATOR CERT EXAM EKMN FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION15244206470MAIN04/02/2026 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-KEYESON SITE SANITATION INC0002039595206476MAIN04/02/2026 146.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-HUSET0002039596 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-OSTRANDER0002039599 74.00 520044100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0002039597 368.00 CHECK MAIN 206476 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 62.70 194042171SURE SEAL SOLUTIONQUADIENT LEASING USA, INC.17972282206479MAIN04/02/2026 54.45 210044000UNIFORM SHREDDINGROHN INDUSTRIES INC0067640206481MAIN04/02/2026 45.70 210044020SHREDDING 1230250063288 100.15 CHECK MAIN 206481 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 131 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 11/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 101 GENERAL 13.24 111048200BALLOONS, TABLECOVER, WEIGHT, CARDSAKRY/JESSICA031126206484MAIN04/02/2026 80.65 210044020PREVENT MAINT 0326-PSBSCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC4607384920206485#MAIN04/02/2026 80.65 220044020PREVENT MAINT 0326-PSB4607384920 161.30 CHECK MAIN 206485 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 20.85 111048200FLOWERS, WATERSCHIRMER/HEATHER031226206486MAIN04/02/2026 184.99 210042172BOOTSSTREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DONI1809173206491MAIN04/02/2026 598.00 210042172BALLISTIC PANEL SET, CARRIER, TRAUMA PLATE I1816231 1,341.00 210042173BALLISTIC PANEL SET, CARRIER, TRAUMA PLATE I1816231 2,123.99 CHECK MAIN 206491 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 9,100.00 520042160BIOCHAR SOIL AMENDMENTWAKEFIELD BIOCHARSO-250102206496MAIN04/02/2026 3,020.00 520042160BIOCHAR SOIL AMENDMENTSO-250102 12,120.00 CHECK MAIN 206496 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: 1,718.33 210043810032026 51-5047554-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1265486911206500#MAIN04/02/2026 1,718.34 220043810032026 51-5047554-21265486911 570.23 920043810032026 51-7085831-01265502898 4,006.90 CHECK MAIN 206500 TOTAL FOR FUND 101: (9.42)000020815031826 INV,ICE MELT,T.P,BAGSBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01109469002846(A)*#MAIN04/02/2026 1,023.95 194044000MAINT 031626-041526COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LTD.INV5283872852(A)MAIN04/02/2026 120.00 194044000ICE MACHINE SVC 031126FIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICEMN-11098192853(A)MAIN04/02/2026 153,472.36 Total for fund 101 GENERAL 132 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 12/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 201 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS 1.39 240043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 60.00 240043500PHN MARCH 3 PH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 022026ECM PUBLISHERS INC1088340206306*#MAIN03/19/2026 72.00 240043500PHN MAR XX PH 4300 CENTRAL AVE N 0220261088341 132.00 CHECK MAIN 206306 TOTAL FOR FUND 201: 153.75 240043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 21.18 240043210022626 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992909481206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 178.00 240043050PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 020426TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INC31822206350*#MAIN03/19/2026 450.00 240043050EP&L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0126TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.025-542401206414*#MAIN03/26/2026 6,250.00 240043050EP&L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0126025-542401 400.00 240043050EP&L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0226025-544823 125.78 240044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126025-542832 7,225.78 CHECK MAIN 206414 TOTAL FOR FUND 201: 9.40 240043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 320.00 000032192REFUND TIME OF SALEWINSLOW/COLIN2026-00274206498MAIN04/02/2026 8,041.50 Total for fund 201 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS 133 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 13/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION 3.20 631443250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 256.25 631443050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 21.39 631443210022626 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992909481206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 27.82 631443210022626 - 10013121992909481 49.21 CHECK MAIN 206338 TOTAL FOR FUND 204: 226.25 631443050EDA MINUTES 020226TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INC31821206350*#MAIN03/19/2026 568.75 631443050ATLATUS HYVEE SITE REDEVELOPEMENT 0226EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC105599206376MAIN03/26/2026 23.49 631443250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 1,127.15 Total for fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION 134 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 14/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE 258.90 319042171STOP SIGNS, BRACKETEARL F ANDERSEN INC0142055-IN206305*#MAIN03/19/2026 181.14 319043810031326 51-0011980129-4XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1262475707206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 39.22 319043810031326 51-9893848-41262435833 41.33 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 42.59 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 68.63 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 33.87 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 143.17 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 45.41 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 52.95 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 72.48 31904381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 720.79 CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 212: 979.69 Total for fund 212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE 135 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 15/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 225 CABLE TELEVISION 1.39 984443250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 205.00 984443050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 750.00 984443050OPERATOR FEES 0226NINENORTH2026-0292823(A)MAIN03/19/2026 9.40 984443250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 965.79 Total for fund 225 CABLE TELEVISION 136 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 16/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING 949.63 631743810031126 51-0013059132-8XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1261087075206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 949.63 Total for fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING 137 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 17/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 240 LIBRARY 99.22 550044020PEST CONTROL LIB 0226ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4356923206282*#MAIN03/19/2026 26.40 550043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 438.00 550042170BOOKPAGE 0426-0327 (50/MO)BOOK PAGES88107206292MAIN03/19/2026 79.00 550042030SPRING 2026 EVENTS (EN-150/ES-50)CHURCH OFFSET PRINTING INC145397206296MAIN03/19/2026 128.00 550044020WINDOW CLEANING 0226- LIBCITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE INC758251206299*#MAIN03/19/2026 211.38 550042171GLUE, BOOK/FIBER TAPE, CHPL/SPINE LABELSDEMCO, INC.7771492206302MAIN03/19/2026 205.00 550043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 354.94 550042180BOOK ORDERINGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES94716524206313MAIN03/19/2026 240.40 550042180BOOK ORDER94781766 314.71 550042180BOOK ORDER95010573 (9.74)550042180DAMAGE CREDIT95096420 900.31 CHECK MAIN 206313 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 640.00 550044020ANNUAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING 020126-013127LVC COMPANIES INC187416206321MAIN03/19/2026 728.00 550042181NY TIMES 030226-022827 (SUNDAYS)NEW YORK TIMES/THE2FF311BD269206333MAIN03/19/2026 285.00 550044020REPAIR -FROZEN STAT ON SAFETY ALARMNORTHLAND REFRIGERATION INCORPORATE7476206335*#MAIN03/19/2026 76.19 550042000ISOPROPYL, CLEANER, PENCILS/PENS, PAPER, CLIPSOFFICE DEPOT457525687001206337MAIN03/19/2026 4.69 550042171UTILITY KNIFE BLADES457525687002 80.88 CHECK MAIN 206337 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 246.65 550042189DVD/BLU-RAY ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5084877962822(A)MAIN03/19/2026 69.90 5500430500226 PLACEMENTSUNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC615195239(S)MAIN03/19/2026 (69.90)5500430500226 PLACEMENTS6151952 0.00 CHECK MAIN 39(S) TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 2,442.60 550043830030926 10570341-7CENTERPOINT ENERGY10570341-7206366*#MAIN03/26/2026 560.99 550042180BOOK ORDERINGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES94931145206387MAIN03/26/2026 138 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 18/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 240 LIBRARY 1,246.10 550043810031126 51-0011136455-0XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1261036885206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 99.22 550044020PEST CONTROL LIB 0326ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4377402206424MAIN04/02/2026 122.00 550042171ARCHIVAL BOXES BLICK ART MATERIALS LLC7609214206430MAIN04/02/2026 192.60 550043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 852.25 550042180BOOK ORDERINGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES95135900206451MAIN04/02/2026 387.67 550042180BOOK ORDER94996075 181.35 550042180BOOK ORDER95103171 220.80 550042180BOOK ORDER95135899 154.39 550042180BOOK ORDER95180829 218.16 550042180BOOK ORDER95234334 291.34 550042180BOOK ORDER95294538 (16.24)550042180DAMAGE CREDIT INV #9523433495333511 2,289.72 CHECK MAIN 206451 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 211.32 550044000COPY MAINT 031526-041426MARCO, INCINV15021732206459MAIN04/02/2026 50.06 550044000COPY MAINT 031526-041426INV15021732 20.00 550044000COPY MAINT 031526-041426INV15021732 281.38 CHECK MAIN 206459 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 100.00 550043050AUTHOR TALK - THE ICE ON THE LAKE 031626MESSENGER CREATEIVE LLC031626206466MAIN04/02/2026 91.27 550042000COPY PAPER, LABELSOFFICE DEPOT459949808001206474MAIN04/02/2026 11.09 550042000ENVELOPES459950461001 102.36 CHECK MAIN 206474 TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 2,213.00 55004218152-WEEK SUBSCRIPTIONPIONEER PRESS10357622206477MAIN04/02/2026 173.94 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDERCENGAGE LEARNING INC9991024862272851(A)MAIN04/02/2026 146.95 550042180LARGEPRINT BOOK ORDER999102489559 320.89 CHECK MAIN 2851(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 240: 95.95 550042189DVD ORDERMIDWEST TAPE5085570412855(A)MAIN04/02/2026 14,134.65 Total for fund 240 LIBRARY 139 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 19/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 402 STATE AID CONSTRUCTION ** VOIDED **37TH AVE NE RECONSTRUCTIONCITY OF MINNEAPOLIS9010937010882817(A)MAIN03/19/2026 ** VOIDED **37TH AVE NE RECONSTRUCTION901093701088 336,129.42 00002080037TH AVE NE RECONSTRUCTIONCITY OF MINNEAPOLIS9010937010882827(A)MAIN03/20/2026 709,099.75 00002080037TH AVE NE RECONSTRUCTION901093701088 1,045,229.17 CHECK MAIN 2827(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 402: 1,045,229.17 Total for fund 402 STATE AID CONSTRUCTION 140 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 20/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD 7,500.00 641443050NOAH PROGRAM 0126CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT28032206295MAIN03/19/2026 1,000.00 641443050NOAH PROGRAM 022628101 8,500.00 CHECK MAIN 206295 TOTAL FOR FUND 408: 2,032.86 6414451104510 TAYLOR FULL YEARANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS20260316206427MAIN04/02/2026 10,532.86 Total for fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD 141 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 21/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 411 CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG 3,333.33 999943050LOBBYIST SERVICES 0326LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P.122832206320MAIN03/19/2026 3,333.33 Total for fund 411 CAPITAL IMP-GEN GOVT. BLDG 142 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 22/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS 12,210.00 520043050SULLIVAN LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN 0226ISG129416206388MAIN03/26/2026 3,625.00 520043050SOCCER FIELD PLANNING 0226WSB & ASSOCIATES INCR-030659-000-9206420MAIN03/26/2026 15,835.00 Total for fund 412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS 143 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 23/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ 666.25 640043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 414.29 645044000JUNK REMOVAL 4400 CENTAL AVE NE SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLC11111936206345*#MAIN03/19/2026 157.14 645044000JUNK REMOVAL 3932 CENTAL AVE NE 11111955 571.43 CHECK MAIN 206345 TOTAL FOR FUND 415: 169.19 00001230035-30-24-14-0123 REFUND OVER PMTALL AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY120525206358MAIN03/26/2026 915.87 00001230035-30-24-14-0059 REFUND OVER PMTEDINA REALTY TITLE101725206375MAIN03/26/2026 185.20 00001230035-30-24-21-0160 REFUND OVER PMTGREAT NORTH TITLE091525206384MAIN03/26/2026 303.84 645044000JUNK REMOVAL 538 SUMMIT ST NESHOREVIEW HUNKS LLC11155966206487MAIN04/02/2026 395.57 645044000JUNK REMOVAL 4055 UNIVERSITY AVE NE11156017 656.46 645044000JUNK REMOVAL 4643 PIERCE ST NE11156125 596.06 645044000JUNK REMOVAL 4230 CENTRAL AVE NE11156057 1,951.93 CHECK MAIN 206487 TOTAL FOR FUND 415: 4,459.87 Total for fund 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ 144 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 24/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL 7,833.60 220045180MILW SUPERVAC 16" FAN, SUPER VAC BATT SAW KIT E6JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN337894206455MAIN04/02/2026 226.00 220045180ALUM VLV 20LB PRPL K HOSE & HORN E6MES SERVICE COMPANY, LLCIN2447143206465MAIN04/02/2026 8,059.60 Total for fund 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL 145 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 25/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 601 WATER UTILITY 1.39 960043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 4,595.00 960042160ANVILSTRUT, O-RING, FLOW CONTROL, WASHERSFERGUSON WATERWORKS INC0561194206307MAIN03/19/2026 2,157.89 960042160CLAMPS0560737 1,951.47 960042160CLAMPS0561175 167.44 960042171COUPLINGS0560648 8,871.80 CHECK MAIN 206307 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 15.75 960043050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC6020309206308*MAIN03/19/2026 461.25 969043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 383.86 960042171STEEL PEGBOARD, TOOL BOX, BINSHOME DEPOT #28021026414206312*#MAIN03/19/2026 71.88 960042171MAGNETIC TRAYS, WIRE CUP BRUSH, DUST PANMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY45859206327*#MAIN03/19/2026 48.46 960042171ARM TOOL HOOKS, MAGNETIC GLOVE DISP45911 26.65 960042171PVC CAP, DISHWAND REFILLS45612 146.99 CHECK MAIN 206327 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 54.14 960042171MEDECO KEYS IA102 99-103MIDWEST LOCK & SAFE INC41241206328*MAIN03/19/2026 144,160.20 940042990WATER PURCHASE 0226MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.030526206329MAIN03/19/2026 292.56 940042990WATER PURCHASE 0226030526 (10,971.20)940042990WATER PURCHASE 0226030526 133,481.56 CHECK MAIN 206329 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 29.93 960043210030426 - 10013125POPP.COM INC992910953206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 3.68 960043210022626 - 10013121992909481 33.61 CHECK MAIN 206338 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 275.00 960043050COLIFORM TESTING 0226TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC INC24518206352MAIN03/19/2026 24,803.00 000020810FEBRUARY UB SALES TAX 2026MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-759-260-6402810(E)MAIN03/20/2026 11.61 960043211022526 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700103032026206363*MAIN03/26/2026 146 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 26/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 601 WATER UTILITY 258.66 960043830031726 8000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5206366*#MAIN03/26/2026 220.29 960043830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 478.95 CHECK MAIN 206366 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 67.68 960042171HEX CAP SCREWS & NUTSFASTENAL COMPANYMNSPR210858206378*#MAIN03/26/2026 8.99 960042171TIEDOWN STRAPSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY46336206395*#MAIN03/26/2026 1,536.30 960043050FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERING 090325 - 021026S.J. ELECTRO SYSTEMS INCCD99609337206409*MAIN03/26/2026 644.52 960043050LEAK LOCATE - 4015 STINSON BLVDWATER CONSERVATION SRVCS INC150736206419MAIN03/26/2026 437.64 96004381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 36.52 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 14.69 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 488.85 CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 9.40 960043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 77.14 960042171TOUGH CHEST, DUCT TAPE HOME DEPOT #28022020024206450*#MAIN04/02/2026 560.00 96004216048X6 CVR TP2 27 CONCRINKER MATERIALS31403496206480MAIN04/02/2026 1,245.00 96004216048X5 BBL P2 S31356723 1,805.00 CHECK MAIN 206480 TOTAL FOR FUND 601: 25.76 960043250030126 0318950-3SPOK INCK0318950O206489*MAIN04/02/2026 89.88 960042160FLEXIBLE IMPELLERWW GRAINGER,INC9812617083206499MAIN04/02/2026 173,772.43 Total for fund 601 WATER UTILITY 147 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 27/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 602 SEWER UTILITY 1.39 960043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 15.75 960043050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC6020309206308*MAIN03/19/2026 461.25 969043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 54.16 960042171MEDECO KEYS IA102 99-103MIDWEST LOCK & SAFE INC41241206328*MAIN03/19/2026 29.93 960043210030426 - 10013125POPP.COM INC992910953206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 136,410.38 948042900APRIL 2026 WASTEWATERMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWATER00012025882821(A)MAIN03/19/2026 11.62 960043211022526 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700103032026206363*MAIN03/26/2026 24.37 960043830030926 9644621-6CENTERPOINT ENERGY9644621-6206366*#MAIN03/26/2026 35.32 960043830030926 11299887-711299887-7 59.69 CHECK MAIN 206366 TOTAL FOR FUND 602: 648.00 960044000REPAIR SELF PRIMER PUMPS TO PRIMEQUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS50596206407MAIN03/26/2026 1,536.30 960043050FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERING 090325 - 021026S.J. ELECTRO SYSTEMS INCCD99609337206409*MAIN03/26/2026 305.26 960043810031126 51-0013099828-3XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1261079154206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 36.52 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (773.11)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 12.86 96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (331.53)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (92.71)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (119.61)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (962.32)CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 602: 9.40 960043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 77.14 960042171TOUGH CHEST, DUCT TAPE HOME DEPOT #28022020024206450*#MAIN04/02/2026 25.76 960043250030126 0318950-3SPOK INCK0318950O206489*MAIN04/02/2026 148 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 28/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 602 SEWER UTILITY 138,378.45 Total for fund 602 SEWER UTILITY 149 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 29/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 603 REFUSE FUND 205.00 952043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 205.00 953043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTS1514 410.00 CHECK MAIN 206309 TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 1,625.00 951042910BULK PICKUP 021626-022726SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCBP05-2026206345*#MAIN03/19/2026 1,344.00 951042920BULK PICKUP 021626-022726BP05-2026 71.00 954043050BULK PICKUP 021626-022726BP05-2026 3,040.00 CHECK MAIN 206345 TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 628.00 953042920PLASTIC RECYCLING 0226EMERGE ENTERPRISES1393206377MAIN03/26/2026 214.39 953042171ORGANICS BUCKETSMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY46348206395*#MAIN03/26/2026 1,885.00 951042910BULK PICKUP 020226-021326SHOREVIEW HUNKS LLCBP04-2026206412#MAIN03/26/2026 1,717.00 951042920BULK PICKUP 020226-021326BP04-2026 803.00 954043050BULK PICKUP 020226-021326BP04-2026 4,405.00 CHECK MAIN 206412 TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 108.94 95304381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 6,880.50 951042930ORGANICS 0226BETTER FUTURES MNINV21542831(A)MAIN03/26/2026 6,922.20 951042930ORGANICS 0126INV2109 13,802.70 CHECK MAIN 2831(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 10,469.56 952045180REFUSE CARTSREHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY505502262842(A)MAIN03/26/2026 33,587.84 952045180REFUSE CARTS50550479 44,057.40 CHECK MAIN 2842(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 534.05 951042910PW TRASH ROLLOFFWALTERS RECYCLING & REFUSE INC.94208032844(A)MAIN03/26/2026 613.80 954043050TIRE RECYCLINGFIRST STATE TIRE DISPOSAL INC.125291206443MAIN04/02/2026 20.40 953044200PROCEED SHARE LOE'S OIL #69637, REALLIANCE #58166KIWANIS COLUMBIA HTS-FRIDLEY031126206456MAIN04/02/2026 475.85 953044200PROCEED SHARE LOE'S OIL #69637, REALLIANCE #58166031126 496.25 CHECK MAIN 206456 TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 150 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 30/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 603 REFUSE FUND 734.62 951042910PW TRASH ROLLOFF 0226WALTERS RECYCLING & REFUSE INC.94950552858(A)MAIN04/02/2026 125,960.87 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 57,229.46 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 3,304.80 951042910REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 1,369.14 951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 52,592.96 951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 (222.29)951042920REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 47.21 951042930REFUSE & RECYCLING 02260009546531 241,016.77 CHECK MAIN 2858(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 603: 309,327.30 Total for fund 603 REFUSE FUND 151 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 31/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY 15.75 960043050CALL OUT TICKETSGOPHER STATE ONE CALL INC6020309206308*MAIN03/19/2026 153.75 969043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 29.94 960043210030426 - 10013125POPP.COM INC992910953206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 11.61 960043211022526 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC28730785700103032026206363*MAIN03/26/2026 341.40 960043050FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERING 090325 - 021026S.J. ELECTRO SYSTEMS INCCD99609337206409*MAIN03/26/2026 14.69 96004381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 (54.22)96004381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (39.53)CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 604: 512.92 Total for fund 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY 152 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 32/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 9.03 979143250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 5.84 979243250INTERNET 0226022826 3.89 979343250INTERNET 0226022826 18.76 CHECK MAIN 206285 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 116.97 979144020MONITORING 0426-0626 TV1ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC12405405206287*#MAIN03/19/2026 116.97 979244020MONITORING 0426-0626 TV212405406 233.94 CHECK MAIN 206287 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 268.00 000014500030226 INVBERGMAN LEDGE LLCE-23965206291MAIN03/19/2026 332.00 000014500030526 INVDANGEROUS MAN BREWING CO LLCIN-8308206301MAIN03/19/2026 307.50 979143050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 307.50 979243050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTS1514 307.50 979343050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTS1514 922.50 CHECK MAIN 206309 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 144.15 000014500030626 INVHOHENSTEINS INC908723206311MAIN03/19/2026 2,879.95 000014500030526 INV908253 3,024.10 CHECK MAIN 206311 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,843.38 000014500030626 INVM AMUNDSON CIGAR & CANDY CO LLP419725206322*MAIN03/19/2026 35.50 000014500030626 INV419726 3,245.98 000014500030626 INV419728 6,124.86 CHECK MAIN 206322 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 142.02 000014500030526 INV/DELMAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY MINNESOTAINV1717422206325#MAIN03/19/2026 3.00 979142199030526 INV/DELINV1717422 145.02 CHECK MAIN 206325 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 397.00 000014500030626 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO850680206326MAIN03/19/2026 51.63 979143210022626 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992909481206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 21.80 979243210022626 - 10013121992909481 9.68 979343210022626 - 10013121992909481 83.11 CHECK MAIN 206338 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 153 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 33/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 7.84 979142171030226 WATERPREMIUM WATERS INC311342094206340#MAIN03/19/2026 (4.96)979142171030326 REFUND 311355867 4.96 979342171030426 WATER311357059 7.84 CHECK MAIN 206340 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 5.65 979143310MILEAGE 010526-031026SARTWELL/SUE031226206342*#MAIN03/19/2026 5.65 979243310MILEAGE 010526-031026031226 5.65 979343310MILEAGE 010526-031026031226 16.95 CHECK MAIN 206342 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 200.88 979144020PREVENT MAINT TV1 0226SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC4607405144206343*#MAIN03/19/2026 265.00 000014500030526 INVVENN BREWING COMPANY11886206354MAIN03/19/2026 181.59 979244020030526 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500927652206355MAIN03/19/2026 184.60 000014500030626 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY38366292812(A)MAIN03/19/2026 64.25 000014500030626 INV3836627 123.30 000014500030626 INV3836628 1,088.50 000014500030626 INV3836626 1,460.65 CHECK MAIN 2812(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 179.05 000014500030426 BAGS,INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01109010002813(A)#MAIN03/19/2026 256.00 979142171030426 BAGS,INV0110901000 435.05 CHECK MAIN 2813(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,764.00 000014500030426 INV/DELBELLBOY CORPORATION02106530002814(A)#MAIN03/19/2026 26.00 979142199030426 INV/DEL0210653000 1,790.00 CHECK MAIN 2814(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 16,358.27 000014500030426 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1259043552815(A)MAIN03/19/2026 262.30 000014500030426 INV 700297717125904357 450.00 000014500030426 INV 700297717125904356 (26.40)000014500030526 INV 700297717414549087 (24.80)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550471 (13.85)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550479 (55.40)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550478 154 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 34/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR (13.10)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550476 (21.60)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550474 (24.30)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550473 (12.40)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550477 (26.20)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550475 (13.60)000014500030526 INV 700297717414550480 16,838.92 CHECK MAIN 2815(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,616.20 000014500030626 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP32602082816(A)MAIN03/19/2026 (45.00)000014500030626 INV3260205 (105.60)000014500030626 INV3260207 2,465.60 CHECK MAIN 2816(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 41.35 000014500030526 INVJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.10040962820(A)#MAIN03/19/2026 144.00 000014500030526 INV1004094 1,002.78 000014500030626 INV/DEL1005189 539.92 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002962 707.60 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004104 192.15 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002960 279.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004100 360.75 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004098 1,001.50 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004097 1,198.04 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002961 896.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004105 287.91 000014500030626 INV/DEL1005187 225.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL1005188 847.85 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002963 756.44 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004099 2,641.50 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004103 240.42 000014500031326 INV2989839 (13.35)000014500031726 INV/DEL174701 1.42 979142199030526 INV1004096 2.84 979142199030526 INV1004094 17.04 979142199030626 INV/DEL1005189 5.68 979142199030426 INV/DEL1002962 4.26 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004104 5.68 979142199030426 INV/DEL1002960 2.84 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004100 15.62 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004098 14.20 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004097 155 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 35/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 12.78 979142199030426 INV/DEL1002961 14.20 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004105 1.42 979142199030626 INV/DEL1005187 1.42 979142199030626 INV/DEL1005188 4.26 979142199030426 INV/DEL1002963 0.95 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004099 24.14 979142199030526 INV/DEL1004103 (0.24)979142199031726 INV/DEL174701 11,477.37 CHECK MAIN 2820(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 184.00 000014500030426 INVOXFORD STREET MECHANTS75561112824(A)#MAIN03/19/2026 1.89 979142199030426 INV7556111 185.89 CHECK MAIN 2824(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 46.20 000014500030626 INVPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC51379122825(A)#MAIN03/19/2026 441.80 000014500030626 INV5137910 88.00 000014500030626 INV5137909 264.00 000014500030626 INV5137908 248.00 000014500030626 INV5137907 775.00 000014500030626 INV5137906 192.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137905 352.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137904 244.50 000014500030426 INV/DEL5136134 1.42 979142199030626 INV5137912 5.68 979142199030626 INV5137910 1.42 979142199030626 INV5137909 8.52 979142199030626 INV5137908 8.52 979142199030626 INV5137907 6.39 979142199030626 INV5137906 5.68 979142199030626 INV/DEL5137905 11.36 979142199030626 INV/DEL5137904 4.26 979142199030426 INV/DEL5136134 2,704.75 CHECK MAIN 2825(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 270.00 000014500022626 INV/DELSOUTHERN GLAZER'S27292992826(A)#MAIN03/19/2026 480.00 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729296 269.96 000014500030526 INV/DEL5137253 455.79 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731807 167.20 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731801 156 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 36/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 170.91 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731802 265.45 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731803 116.95 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731799 193.50 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731797 723.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731806 480.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731805 306.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731800 1,461.60 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729295 6,991.60 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729297 1,437.03 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729302 1,207.08 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729300 1.28 979142199030526 INV/DEL5137253 5.12 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731807 5.12 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731801 1.28 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731802 1.39 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731803 1.28 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731799 0.64 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731797 16.64 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731806 8.96 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731805 8.96 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731800 7.68 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729299 8.96 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729296 26.88 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729295 39.68 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729297 16.64 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729302 11.52 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729300 15,158.10 CHECK MAIN 2826(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 68,765.00 000020810FEBRUARY LIQUOR SALES TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-334-294-4962808(E)MAIN03/20/2026 534.24 000014500030626 INV AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY4849907794206359MAIN03/26/2026 343.58 000014500030626 INV4849907792 877.82 CHECK MAIN 206359 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 320.00 000014500030226 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANYBT-08063206364MAIN03/26/2026 256.00 000014500031326 INV/DELBOURGET IMPORTS LLC225670206365#MAIN03/26/2026 232.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL225671 7.00 979142199031326 INV/DEL225671 7.50 979242199031326 INV/DEL225670 157 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 37/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 502.50 CHECK MAIN 206365 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,457.14 979143830031726 8000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5206366*#MAIN03/26/2026 1,601.63 979243830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 302.82 979343830030926 6402970054-56402970054-5 253.02 979343830031726 8000014661-58000014661-5 3,614.61 CHECK MAIN 206366 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 98.31 000014500030226 INV/DELCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC02-603658206372#MAIN03/26/2026 4.00 979142199030226 INV/DEL02-603658 102.31 CHECK MAIN 206372 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 574.00 000014500031226 INVDUAL CITIZEN BREWING COMPANYPLATO5688206374MAIN03/26/2026 304.00 000014500030926 INVGLOBAL RESERVE LLCORD-24172206381MAIN03/26/2026 430.00 000014500030326 INV ORD-24030 734.00 CHECK MAIN 206381 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 666.00 000014500031326 INV/DELGRAPE BEGINNINGS INCMN00180700206382#MAIN03/26/2026 5.00 979142199031326 INV/DELMN00180700 671.00 CHECK MAIN 206382 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 757.47 000014500030926 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN51368868030206383MAIN03/26/2026 2,255.95 000014500030626 INV HOHENSTEINS INC908489206385MAIN03/26/2026 3,461.50 000014500031226 INV 910420 5,717.45 CHECK MAIN 206385 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 4,062.12 000014500030626 INVM AMUNDSON CIGAR & CANDY CO LLP419727206390MAIN03/26/2026 600.00 000014500030526 INV/DELMAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY MINNESOTAINV1717415206391#MAIN03/26/2026 3.00 979242199030526 INV/DELINV1717415 603.00 CHECK MAIN 206391 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 372.75 000014500030626 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO850670206393MAIN03/26/2026 626.00 000014500031326 INV851621 998.75 CHECK MAIN 206393 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 158 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 38/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 372.50 000014500031126 INVMEGA BEER LLCIN-37473206394MAIN03/26/2026 186.00 000014500031226 INVMILK AND HONEY LLC17033206397MAIN03/26/2026 166.10 000014500031326 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-65711206398MAIN03/26/2026 197.00 000014500030626 INVE-65494 363.10 CHECK MAIN 206398 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 400.00 000014500031226 INVOLIPHANT BREWING LLCIN-5482206402MAIN03/26/2026 440.00 000014500030526 INV/DELPAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMPANY289211206404#MAIN03/26/2026 760.00 000014500030926 INV/DEL289389 607.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL289210 15.00 979142199030526 INV/DEL289210 12.50 979242199030526 INV/DEL289211 12.00 979342199030926 INV/DEL289389 1,846.50 CHECK MAIN 206404 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 128.50 000014500031126 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-117763206405MAIN03/26/2026 319.40 000014500030626 INVRED BULL DISTRIBUTION CO INC2032737855206408MAIN03/26/2026 277.40 000014500030526 INV2032463202 596.80 CHECK MAIN 206408 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 138.64 979144020031026 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500931210206416#MAIN03/26/2026 181.59 979244020031226 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500933871 122.81 979344020031226 MOPS,MATS,TOWELS2500933814 443.04 CHECK MAIN 206416 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 486.00 000014500030626 INV/DELVINOCOPIA INC0391060-IN206417#MAIN03/26/2026 1,530.29 000014500030626 INV/DEL0391061-IN 22.50 979142199030626 INV/DEL0391061-IN 10.00 979242199030626 INV/DEL0391060-IN 2,048.79 CHECK MAIN 206417 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 309.65 979143810SOLAR POWERVIRIDI INVESTMENTS LLC03192026-CH206418MAIN03/26/2026 1,591.57 979143810031726 51-8335213-4XCEL ENERGY (N S P)1263772257206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 (1,371.36)979143810031726 51-8335213-41263772257 159 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 39/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 538.67 979243810031226 51-8335212-31261755874 566.22 979343810031126 51-4436024-51260988808 146.14 979343810031126 51-0014068181-71261094329 1,471.24 CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,020.80 000014500031326 INV ARTISAN BEER COMPANY38384812828(A)MAIN03/26/2026 (28.80)000014500030226 INV445531 992.00 CHECK MAIN 2828(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 161.90 000014500030426 INV,BAGS,T.P,TOWELSBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01109012002829(A)*#MAIN03/26/2026 120.00 979142171031126 BAGS0110922800 368.25 979242171030426 INV,BAGS,T.P,TOWELS0110901200 90.00 979342171030426 6PK RINGS0110900800 740.15 CHECK MAIN 2829(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 3,620.07 000014500031126 INV/DELBELLBOY CORPORATION02107194002830(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 1,333.45 000014500031126 INV/DEL0210728000 1,357.00 000014500030426 INV/DEL0210653100 1,225.00 000014500030426 INV/DEL0210653200 840.00 000014500031126 INV/DEL0300788200 48.00 979142199031126 INV/DEL0210719400 20.00 979242199030426 INV/DEL0210653100 16.00 979342199031126 INV/DEL0210728000 18.00 979342199030426 INV/DEL0210653200 14.00 979342199031126 INV/DEL0300788200 8,491.52 CHECK MAIN 2830(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 88.05 000014500031126 INV 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1260072402832(A)MAIN03/26/2026 131.70 000014500030526 INV 700297736125930694 12,006.35 000014500031126 INV 700297717126007239 9,363.42 000014500030526 INV 700297736125930693 (28.40)000014500031226 INV 700297717414571949 (6.92)000014500022626 INV 700297782414521606 (4.90)000014500022626 INV 700297782414521604 (205.60)000014500030626 INV 700297736414549369 21,343.70 CHECK MAIN 2832(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 160 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 40/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 96.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297717BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1260610512833(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 96.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061048 1,168.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061047 828.20 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061049 135.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL 700297736125929417 1,467.40 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956398 422.40 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956397 960.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956399 440.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956400 576.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297782125956402 512.40 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297782125956401 422.40 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956392 1,632.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956396 440.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956395 1,368.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956394 2,777.35 000014500030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956393 1.15 979142199031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061051 1.15 979142199031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061048 13.80 979142199031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061047 10.35 979142199031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061049 6.90 979142199030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956392 19.55 979142199030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956396 5.75 979142199030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956395 10.35 979142199030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956394 26.45 979142199030626 INV/DEL 700297717125956393 1.15 979242199030526 INV/DEL 700297736125929417 16.10 979242199030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956398 6.90 979242199030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956397 11.50 979242199030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956399 5.75 979242199030626 INV/DEL 700297736125956400 6.90 979342199030626 INV/DEL 700297782125956402 8.05 979342199030626 INV/DEL 700297782125956401 13,492.95 CHECK MAIN 2833(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 6,431.25 000014500030926 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP32617362834(A)MAIN03/26/2026 (118.80)000014500030926 INV3261735 6,312.45 CHECK MAIN 2834(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 372.00 000014500030626 INV/DELJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.10051922837(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 402.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL1005191 161 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 41/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 160.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL1005190 316.00 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002966 760.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004112 139.50 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004109 436.60 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004111 2,821.50 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004110 72.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004108 45.05 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004107 96.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004102 179.96 000014500030526 INV/DEL1004101 212.00 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002971 496.50 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002970 539.92 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002969 1,450.16 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002968 102.05 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002967 90.00 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002965 264.05 000014500030426 INV/DEL1002964 188.35 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008575 107.50 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008574 983.22 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008581 930.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008576 1,227.42 000014500031026 INV/DEL1006380 4,636.10 000014500031026 INV/DEL1006379 868.25 000014500031026 INV/DEL1006378 621.15 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007550 881.50 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008577 193.50 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007547 404.94 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008580 2,216.50 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008578 5.68 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008575 1.42 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008574 7.58 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008581 13.37 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008576 35.50 979142199031026 INV/DEL1006380 5.68 979142199031026 DEL1006381 42.60 979142199031026 INV/DEL1006379 12.78 979142199031026 INV/DEL1006378 7.81 979142199031126 INV/DEL1007550 19.88 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008577 1.42 979142199031126 INV/DEL1007547 1.42 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008580 162 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 42/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 66.74 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008578 12.78 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004112 1.42 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004109 2.84 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004111 24.14 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004110 1.42 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004108 1.42 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004107 1.42 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004102 1.42 979242199030526 INV/DEL1004101 7.10 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002971 7.10 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002970 5.68 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002969 17.04 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002968 2.84 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002967 1.42 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002965 1.42 979242199030426 INV/DEL1002964 12.78 979342199030626 INV/DEL1005192 7.10 979342199030626 INV/DEL1005191 2.84 979342199030626 INV/DEL1005190 10.50 979342199030426 INV/DEL1002966 22,558.28 CHECK MAIN 2837(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 40.00 000014500030626 INV/DELPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC51379132841(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 151.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137920 679.80 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137919 396.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137917 66.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137918 1,118.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137916 775.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137915 396.00 000014500030626 INV/DEL5137914 570.50 000014500030426 INV/DEL5136135 585.00 000014500031026 INV/DEL5138719 680.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009622 2.84 979142199031026 INV/DEL5138719 8.52 979142199031326 INV/DEL1009622 2.84 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137920 7.22 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137919 5.68 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137917 2.84 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137918 12.78 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137916 6.39 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137915 163 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 43/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 12.78 979242199030626 INV/DEL5137914 9.94 979242199030426 INV/DEL5136135 1.42 979342199030626 INV/DEL5137913 5,530.55 CHECK MAIN 2841(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,223.65 000014500031226 INV/DELSOUTHERN GLAZER'S27344352843(A)#MAIN03/26/2026 267.20 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734429 448.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734431 295.70 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734432 88.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734443 216.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734442 171.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734437 105.75 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734438 105.75 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734439 48.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734441 170.12 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734564 882.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734563 295.70 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734562 96.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734561 1,041.25 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729301 269.96 000014500030526 INV/DEL5137254 269.92 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731811 116.95 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731810 1,041.25 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729284 812.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734428 440.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734434 836.52 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734436 668.36 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734444 108.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734440 6,843.75 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729298 859.45 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731812 382.34 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731809 6,752.50 000014500022626 INV/DEL2729280 480.00 000014500030526 INV/DEL2731804 (59.84)000014500022726 INV9687166 (1,200.00)000014500030926 INV9688277 (59.35)000014500010926 INV9679170 (50.44)000014500022026 INV9685957 (27.57)000014500030626 INV9688034 (600.00)000014500030926 INV9688278 (59.84)000014500021926 INV9685879 164 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 44/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR (324.96)000014500030626 INV/DEL9688033 (17.66)000014500022726 INV9687167 17.92 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734435 2.56 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734429 3.20 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734431 2.77 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734432 1.49 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734443 7.04 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734442 1.49 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734437 0.43 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734438 0.43 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734439 2.56 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734441 6.40 979142199022626 INV/DEL2729284 12.80 979142199030526 DEL2731798 14.08 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734428 7.68 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734434 8.96 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734436 15.36 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734444 7.68 979142199031226 INV/DEL2734440 121.60 979142199022626 INV/DEL2729280 3.20 979142199030526 DEL2731808 6.40 979142199030526 INV/DEL2731804 (1.28)979142199022026 DEL9686216 (12.80)979142199030626 DEL9687935 (1.28)979142199022726 DEL9687241 (1.28)979142199012326 DEL9682085 (1.28)979142199010926 DEL9679241 2.77 979242199030526 DEL2731813 6.40 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729301 1.28 979242199030526 INV/DEL5137254 1.60 979242199030526 INV/DEL2731811 1.28 979242199030526 INV/DEL2731810 122.88 979242199022626 INV/DEL2729298 6.40 979242199030526 INV/DEL2731812 8.96 979242199030526 INV/DEL2731809 (1.71)979242199030626 INV/DEL9688033 3.84 979342199031226 INV/DEL2734564 6.40 979342199031226 INV/DEL2734563 2.77 979342199031226 INV/DEL2734562 1.28 979342199031226 INV/DEL2734561 24,325.74 CHECK MAIN 2843(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 165 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 45/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 189.33 000014500031826 INV56 BREWING LLC5630749206423MAIN04/02/2026 359.71 000014500032326 INVAMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY4849908042206425MAIN04/02/2026 154.00 000014500031626 INVBARREL THEORY BEER COMPANYBT-08149206429MAIN04/02/2026 458.00 000014500031626 INVBT-08141 612.00 CHECK MAIN 206429 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 53.00 000014500031926 INVBROKEN CLOCK BREWING COOP10769206432MAIN04/02/2026 604.04 979143250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 580.60 979243250031526 934571297266347602 566.51 979343250031526 934571297266347602 1,751.15 CHECK MAIN 206439 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 192.37 000014500032326 INV/DELCRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE LLC02-603785206440#MAIN04/02/2026 4.00 979242199032326 INV/DEL02-603785 196.37 CHECK MAIN 206440 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 558.00 000014500031226 INVDANGEROUS MAN BREWING CO LLCIN-8352206441MAIN04/02/2026 190.00 000014500031826 INVIN-8383 234.00 000014500032526 INVIN-8426 982.00 CHECK MAIN 206441 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 1,517.33 000014500031626 INVGLOBAL RESERVE LLCORD-24353206446MAIN04/02/2026 550.00 000014500022426 INVORD-23847 520.00 000014500031726 INVORD-24435 2,587.33 CHECK MAIN 206446 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 840.91 000014500031726 INVGREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRBTN51470734012206447MAIN04/02/2026 1,021.18 000014500032426 INV51594744030 1,862.09 CHECK MAIN 206447 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 4,399.60 000014500031326 INVHOHENSTEINS INC910638206449MAIN04/02/2026 2,348.25 000014500031926 INV912406 498.75 000014500031326 INV910873 2,009.85 000014500032026 INV912631 166 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 46/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 130.00 000014500032026 INV912914 9,386.45 CHECK MAIN 206449 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 523.70 000014500032526 INVINSIGHT BREWING COMPANY, LLC30473206452MAIN04/02/2026 268.20 000014500032326 INV30421 522.40 000014500032526 INV30443 1,314.30 CHECK MAIN 206452 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 576.00 000014500032626 INV/DELMAVERICK BEVERAGE COMPANY MINNESOTAINV1722745206461#MAIN04/02/2026 4.50 979142199032626 INV/DELINV1722745 580.50 CHECK MAIN 206461 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 455.20 000014500032026 INVMCDONALD DISTRIBUTING CO852543206462MAIN04/02/2026 475.00 000014500032026 INV852483 930.20 CHECK MAIN 206462 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 17.96 979142171ZEP ODOR CONTROLMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY46591206464*#MAIN04/02/2026 301.50 000014500031326 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-65708206471MAIN04/02/2026 346.00 000014500031926 INVMONTGOMERY BREWING CO LLCE-6181206472MAIN04/02/2026 228.00 000014500031226 INVOLIPHANT BREWING LLCIN-5481206475MAIN04/02/2026 427.00 000014500032526 INVIN-5541 655.00 CHECK MAIN 206475 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 345.00 000014500031626 INVPRYES BREWING COMPANY LLCW-118009206478MAIN04/02/2026 403.17 000014500032426 INVW-118595 748.17 CHECK MAIN 206478 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 307.92 000014500031826 INV/DELSMALL LOT MNMN118919206488#MAIN04/02/2026 6.00 979142199031826 INV/DELMN118919 313.92 CHECK MAIN 206488 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 304.00 000014500031626 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC65249206490MAIN04/02/2026 140.00 000014500031126 INV65200-A 167 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 47/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 444.00 CHECK MAIN 206490 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 124.00 000014500032626 INVURBAN GROWLER BREWING CO LLCE-42527206492MAIN04/02/2026 342.00 000014500031226 INVVENN BREWING COMPANY11936206493MAIN04/02/2026 142.36 979144020031726 MOPS,MATS,TOWELSVESTIS SERVICES. LLC2500937029206494MAIN04/02/2026 135.00 000014500031026 INVVINOCOPIA INC0391121-IN206495MAIN04/02/2026 692.00 000014500031826 INV/DELWINE COMPANY/THE436295206497#MAIN04/02/2026 12.00 979142199031826 INV/DEL436295 704.00 CHECK MAIN 206497 TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 337.20 000014500031726 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY38389292845(A)MAIN04/02/2026 623.00 000014500031026 INV3837098 1,030.30 000014500031026 INV3837099 40.00 000014500032026 INV 3840264 205.50 000014500032026 INV3840263 281.05 000014500032026 INV3840262 1,205.25 000014500032026 INV3840261 280.00 000014500031026 INV3837263 (280.00)000014500031126 INV446334 3,722.30 CHECK MAIN 2845(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 188.52 000014500031126 INVBELLBOY BAR SUPPLY01109229002846(A)*#MAIN04/02/2026 22.40 000014500031826 INV,ICE MELT,T.P,BAGS0110946900 459.92 979142171031826 INV,ICE MELT,T.P,BAGS0110946900 670.84 CHECK MAIN 2846(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,225.50 000014500031126 INV/DELBELLBOY CORPORATION02107196002847(A)#MAIN04/02/2026 1,019.00 000014500031826 INV/DEL0210782000 8.00 979142199031826 INV/DEL0210782000 24.00 979242199031126 INV/DEL0210719600 3,276.50 CHECK MAIN 2847(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 543.50 000014500031126 INV 700297782BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER LLC1260075522848(A)MAIN04/02/2026 5,756.05 000014500031126 INV 700297782126007551 9,592.70 000014500031826 INV 700297717126113609 168 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 48/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 116.30 000014500031226 INV 700297736126031203 57.60 000014500031826 INV 700297782126113612 65.22 000014500031826 INV 700297782126112004 354.55 000014500031826 INV 700297717126113610 293.00 000014500031926 INV 700297736126138184 12,245.90 000014500031926 INV 700297736126138183 195.60 000014500032526 INV 700297717126219641 1,298.89 000014500032526 INV 700297717126219639 (65.22)000014500031226 INV 700297782414571953 (277.00)000014500031226 INV 700297782414571952 (60.00)000014500032326 INV 700297736414600147 (6.73)000014500032026 INV 700297736414601743 (2.36)000014500032026 INV 700297736414601745 (17.07)000014500032026 INV 700297736414601741 (19.60)000014500032026 INV 700297736414601742 (6.53)000014500032026 INV 700297736414601744 (25.60)000014500032026 INV 700297736414601740 30,039.20 CHECK MAIN 2848(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 2,483.78 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297736BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN W&S LLC1260610532849(A)#MAIN04/02/2026 240.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061054 2,475.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061052 752.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061055 504.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297782126061058 210.98 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297782126061057 1,289.86 000014500031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061050 (382.50)000014500031726 INV/DEL 700297717414587394 33.35 979142199031326 INV/DEL 700297717126061050 (10.35)979142199031726 INV/DEL 700297717414587394 34.50 979242199031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061053 5.75 979242199031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061054 28.75 979242199031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061052 9.20 979242199031326 INV/DEL 700297736126061055 5.75 979342199031326 INV/DEL 700297782126061058 4.60 979342199031326 INV/DEL 700297782126061057 7,684.67 CHECK MAIN 2849(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 5,279.30 000014500031626 INVCAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES LP32648102850(A)MAIN04/02/2026 4,294.15 000014500031826 INV3266116 3,788.70 000014500031126 INV3262973 169 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 54/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 130.20 CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 129.90 995044000FILTERS 031126 - PWFIRST CHOICE COFFEE SERVICEMN-11098342835(A)MAIN03/26/2026 50.08 000014120BLOWER MOTOR SWITCHMAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCP703472838(A)*#MAIN03/26/2026 221.20 000014120OIL, SPARK PLUGSBMJ CORPORATION67-140435206431MAIN04/02/2026 9.40 995043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 229.85 000014120FILTERSFLEETPRIDE INC132939817206444MAIN04/02/2026 5.38 000014120REFLECTORGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO042790206445*#MAIN04/02/2026 5.87 000014120REFLECTOR040853 11.25 CHECK MAIN 206445 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 1,706.00 000014120CUTTING EDGESH & L MESABI16163206448MAIN04/02/2026 280.83 00001412012 VOLT BATTERIESMAGNACHARGE BATTERY USA72IA312442206458MAIN04/02/2026 57.00 000014120MULTIFUNCTION SWITCHMIDWAY FORD931771206467MAIN04/02/2026 466.13 000014120SIDE MIRROR930015 104.00 000014120BRAKE PADS931082 73.80 000014120MIRROR COVER930869 32.35 000014120NOZZELS, HOSES932478 12.54 000014120BRAKE PEDAL PAD932488 745.82 CHECK MAIN 206467 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 24.08 000014120FILTERMINNEAPOLIS SAW CO INC204711206468MAIN04/02/2026 75.24 000014120SAFETY HOOKNUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENTPSO287185-1206473MAIN04/02/2026 82.35 000014120AIR FILTER HOUSINGROSEDALE CHEV220004206482MAIN04/02/2026 17,873.32 Total for fund 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 170 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 55/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 705 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 20.00 9970431052026 SAFETY & LOSS CONTROL WORKSHOPLEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES447162206389MAIN03/26/2026 20.00 Total for fund 705 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 171 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 56/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 17.51 998043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 5.45 998043210022626 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992909481206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 372.50 998043050SYS ADMIN CONSULTANT 021426 - 022326POSITIVE SERVICES LLC20260302-CCH206339MAIN03/19/2026 328.95 9980432504377678 - INTERNET, TRANSPORT 0225ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC030626206361MAIN03/26/2026 700.00 9980432504377678 - INTERNET, TRANSPORT 0225030626 45.26 9980432504377678 - INTERNET, TRANSPORT 0225030626 1,074.21 CHECK MAIN 206361 TOTAL FOR FUND 720: 125.78 998044030TYLER EPL ADDITIONAL LICENSES 030126-033126TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.025-542832206414*#MAIN03/26/2026 126.84 998043250031526 934571297COMCAST266347602206439*#MAIN04/02/2026 1,722.29 Total for fund 720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 172 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 57/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 884 INSURANCE 228.80 220044080DAMAGE ASSESSMENT E4 #3722MAC QUEEN EQUIPMENT LLCW075642838(A)*#MAIN03/26/2026 1,000.00 000015510INSURANCE SERVICE 0426ROSS NESBIT AGENCIES, INC040126206483MAIN04/02/2026 1,228.80 Total for fund 884 INSURANCE '#'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE DEPARTMENT '*'-INDICATES CHECK DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN ONE FUND 2,329,522.16 TOTAL - ALL FUNDS 173 Item 15. StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date DirectPhysicalCheck For Check Dates 03/07/2026 to 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 10:52 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1 Open0.00665.00665.00UNION 49 101147PR03/20/2026 Open0.00286.57286.57MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 101148PR03/20/2026 Open0.009,335.249,335.24SUN LIFE FINANCIAL - DENTAL INSURANCE 101149PR03/20/2026 Open0.002,548.002,548.00MEDICA HEALTH PLANS 101150PR03/20/2026 Open0.001,769.251,769.25MUTUAL OF OMAHA - LIFE INSURANCE 101151PR03/20/2026 Open0.002,372.452,372.45MUTUAL OF OMAHA - L/T DISABILITY 101152PR03/20/2026 Open0.00277.20277.20MUTUAL OF OMAHA - SHORT TERM DISABILITY 101153PR03/20/2026 Open0.00576.00576.00NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS C/O MBR BEN 101154PR03/20/2026 Open0.00614.51614.51FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN 101155PR03/20/2026 Open0.001,780.841,780.84MSRS MNDCP PLAN EFT1824PR03/20/2026 Open0.00125.00125.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT1825PR03/20/2026 Open0.00958.06958.06AFSCME COUNCIL 5 EFT1826PR03/20/2026 Open0.0010,864.9510,864.95HSA BANK EFT1827PR03/20/2026 Open0.00157.00157.00COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1828PR03/20/2026 Open0.00109,266.60109,266.60IRS EFT1829PR03/20/2026 Open0.002,061.042,061.04MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1830PR03/20/2026 Open0.0019,729.6619,729.66MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1831PR03/20/2026 Open0.008,479.988,479.98MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1832PR03/20/2026 Open0.00100,811.97100,811.97PERA 397400 EFT1833PR03/20/2026 Open0.0023,115.4023,115.40STATE OF MN TAX EFT1834PR03/20/2026 11 9 Total Check Stubs: Total Physical Checks: 0.00295,794.72295,794.72Number of Checks: 020Totals: 174 Item 15. StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date DirectPhysicalCheck For Check Dates 03/21/2026 to 04/03/2026 04/06/2026 03:51 PM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1 Open0.0035.0035.00UNION 49 101164PR04/03/2026 Open0.00286.57286.57MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE 101165PR04/03/2026 Open0.001,314.001,314.00LELS #311 OFFICERS UNION 101166PR04/03/2026 Open0.00584.00584.00LELS #312 SERGEANT UNION 101167PR04/03/2026 Open0.004,295.844,295.84MSRS MNDCP PLAN EFT1835PR04/03/2026 Open0.00125.00125.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT1836PR04/03/2026 Open0.00270.00270.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT1837PR04/03/2026 Open0.0010,479.5710,479.57HSA BANK EFT1838PR04/03/2026 Open0.0080.0080.00PMA UNION DUES EFT1839PR04/03/2026 Open0.00157.00157.00COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT1840PR04/03/2026 Open0.00112,108.95112,108.95IRS EFT1841PR04/03/2026 Open0.002,061.042,061.04MISSION SQUARE 401 (ROTH) EFT1842PR04/03/2026 Open0.0019,504.5219,504.52MISSION SQUARE 457(B) EFT1843PR04/03/2026 Open0.005,601.135,601.13MISSION SQUARE RHS EFT1844PR04/03/2026 Open0.00101,786.37101,786.37PERA 397400 EFT1845PR04/03/2026 Open0.0023,685.0523,685.05STATE OF MN TAX EFT1846PR04/03/2026 12 4 Total Check Stubs: Total Physical Checks: 0.00282,374.04282,374.04Number of Checks: 016Totals: 175 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 49/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 2,374.25 000014500032326 INV3267875 2,042.40 000014500031326 INV3263233 3,725.20 000014500032526 INV3269192 (68.21)000014500031626 INV3264794 21,435.79 CHECK MAIN 2850(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 748.00 000014500031826 INV/DELJOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.10119742854(A)#MAIN04/02/2026 839.75 000014500031826 INV/DEL1011975 162.00 000014500031926 INV/DEL1013049 9,800.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008579 9,800.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008587 3,134.35 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009628 56.40 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009627 219.35 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009626 1,932.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008586 1,775.50 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008585 36.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008584 287.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL1008583 120.00 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007554 291.00 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007553 621.15 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007552 426.00 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007551 4,586.00 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007549 193.50 000014500031126 INV/DEL1007548 1,282.53 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009625 36.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009624 80.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009623 441.99 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009619 86.50 000014500031326 INV/DEL1009621 11,250.00 000014500031826 INV/DEL1012317 2,879.28 000014500032326 INV/DEL1014528 1,041.00 000014500032326 INV/DEL1014527 (14.67)000014500022726 INV172508 8.52 979142199031826 INV/DEL1011974 18.46 979142199031826 INV/DEL1011975 1.42 979142199031826 DEL1011972 4.26 979142199031926 INV/DEL1013049 85.20 979142199031226 INV/DEL1008579 2.13 979142199031326 INV/DEL1009619 2.84 979142199031326 INV/DEL1009621 35.50 979142199031826 INV/DEL1012317 176 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 50/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 56.80 979142199032326 INV/DEL1014528 14.20 979142199032326 INV/DEL1014527 71.00 979242199031226 INV/DEL1008587 42.84 979242199031326 INV/DEL1009628 1.42 979242199031326 INV/DEL1009627 5.68 979242199031326 INV/DEL1009626 32.66 979242199031226 INV/DEL1008586 53.96 979242199031226 INV/DEL1008585 1.42 979242199031226 INV/DEL1008584 4.85 979242199031226 INV/DEL1008583 2.84 979242199031126 INV/DEL1007554 4.26 979242199031126 INV/DEL1007553 7.10 979242199031126 INV/DEL1007552 7.10 979242199031126 INV/DEL1007551 42.60 979242199031126 INV/DEL1007549 1.42 979242199031126 INV/DEL1007548 15.62 979342199031326 INV/DEL1009625 1.42 979342199031326 INV/DEL1009624 1.77 979342199031326 INV/DEL1009623 52,637.92 CHECK MAIN 2854(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 33.00 000014500031326 INV/DELPHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS INC51414342856(A)#MAIN04/02/2026 46.20 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141433 368.35 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141432 80.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141431 660.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141430 252.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141414 292.50 000014500031126 INV/DEL5139720 67.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141429 66.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141428 176.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141427 679.85 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141421 239.64 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141426 152.50 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141425 90.95 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141424 88.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141423 66.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141422 480.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141420 564.90 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141419 248.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141418 787.50 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141417 177 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 51/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 160.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141416 528.00 000014500031326 INV/DEL5141415 452.84 000014500032526 INV/DEL5146730 11.71 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141421 4.26 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141426 8.52 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141425 7.10 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141424 1.42 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141423 2.84 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141422 8.52 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141420 15.62 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141419 8.52 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141418 8.52 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141417 5.68 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141416 17.04 979142199031326 INV/DEL5141415 0.47 979142199032526 INV/DEL5146730 1.42 979242199031326 INV/DEL5141434 1.42 979242199031326 INV/DEL5141433 7.45 979242199031326 INV/DEL5141432 2.84 979242199031326 INV/DEL5141431 21.30 979242199031326 INV/DEL5141430 2.84 979242199031326 INV/DEL5141414 1.42 979242199031126 INV/DEL5139720 1.42 979342199031326 INV/DEL5141429 2.84 979342199031326 INV/DEL5141428 5.68 979342199031326 INV/DEL5141427 6,728.08 CHECK MAIN 2856(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 277.96 000014500031226 INV/DELSOUTHERN GLAZER'S27344492857(A)#MAIN04/02/2026 59.35 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734447 171.00 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734450 105.75 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734451 105.75 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734452 255.08 000014500031226 INV/DEL2734453 500.00 000014500032626 INV/DEL2739454 425.49 000014500031926 INV/DEL2736888 270.00 000014500032626 INV/DEL2739451 134.95 000014500032626 INV/DEL2739450 305.95 000014500032626 INV/DEL2739449 224.95 000014500032626 INV/DEL2739448 224.95 000014500032626 INV/DEL2739447 178 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 52/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 609 LIQUOR 211.50 000014500032426 INV/DEL2738085 1.28 979142199032626 INV/DEL2739454 1.28 979142199031926 INV/DEL2736888 1.49 979142199032626 INV/DEL2739451 1.49 979142199032626 INV/DEL2739450 1.49 979142199032626 INV/DEL2739449 1.49 979142199032626 INV/DEL2739448 1.49 979142199032626 INV/DEL2739447 0.64 979142199032426 INV/DEL2738085 7.68 979242199031226 INV/DEL2734449 1.28 979242199031226 INV/DEL2734447 1.49 979242199031226 INV/DEL2734450 0.43 979242199031226 INV/DEL2734451 0.43 979242199031226 INV/DEL2734452 6.40 979242199031226 INV/DEL2734453 3,301.04 CHECK MAIN 2857(A) TOTAL FOR FUND 609: 419,566.05 Total for fund 609 LIQUOR 179 Item 15. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 53/57Page : 04/06/2026 02:10 PM User: heathers DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 03/13/2026 - 04/02/2026 AmountDeptAccountDescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date Fund: 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 1,456.40 995044020PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRSA DYNAMIC DOOR CO INC22602121206281*#MAIN03/19/2026 130.00 995043050PEST CONTROL-PW 022426ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC4357874206282*#MAIN03/19/2026 1.38 995043250INTERNET 0226ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INC022826206285*#MAIN03/19/2026 116.97 995044020MONITORING MSC 0426-0626ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC12405355206287*#MAIN03/19/2026 31.27 000014120UNIFORM RENTAL 021626CINTAS INC4259755635206297*#MAIN03/19/2026 82.05 000014120UNIFORM RENTAL 0223264260463700 113.32 CHECK MAIN 206297 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 256.25 995043050ACTUARIAL STUDY GASB 75, FINAL 123125 RESULTSGRABRIAN ACTUARIAL LLC1514206309*#MAIN03/19/2026 2,794.94 0000141101000 GAL DYED DIESEL FUELMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY27600919206323MAIN03/19/2026 4,343.72 0000141102000 GAL UNLEADED FUEL27600970 7,138.66 CHECK MAIN 206323 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 25.00 995044390HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL FEEMN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY0204000232025M-15529206332MAIN03/19/2026 2.40 995043210022626 - 10013121POPP.COM INC992909481206338*#MAIN03/19/2026 115.57 995042171HAND SOAP, CLEANERTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC1083981206351MAIN03/19/2026 100.00 995044390USED OIL LICENSE 2026ANOKA COUNTY - ESCINV26-008078206360MAIN03/26/2026 2,772.41 995043830031726 8000014661-5CENTERPOINT ENERGY8000014661-5206366*#MAIN03/26/2026 437.25 000014120ANTI FREEZECHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY INC538859-00206368MAIN03/26/2026 15.49 995042171SIL-GLYDE LUBRICANTGENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO040219206379MAIN03/26/2026 495.51 000014120RIM MIDWAY FORD927188206396MAIN03/26/2026 1,000.51 995042000STANDING DESKULINE INC204862253206415MAIN03/26/2026 1,372.28 99504381051-4159573-1XCEL ENERGY (N S P)51-4159573-1206422*#MAIN03/26/2026 (125.79)99504381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 (1,116.29)99504381051-4159573-151-4159573-1 130.20 CHECK MAIN 206422 TOTAL FOR FUND 701: 180 Item 15. V CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 ITEM: Variance for reduced parking requirement for 999 50 th Ave NE Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Ursula Brandt, City Planner, April 4, 2026 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 In 2016, the last remaining tenant, a dental office, vacated the property at 999 50th Avenue, resulting in the building remaining fully vacant to the present day. Over the past decade, City staff have received multiple inquiries regarding potential redevelopment of the site; however, none have advanced to an approved or completed project. In 2022, A & A Properties acquired the subject property and initiated an evaluation of potential uses for the existing building. The applicant has engaged in ongoing discussions with City staff to identify site constraints and applicable regulatory requirements. Staff have advised that any proposed use would require the building to be brought into compliance with current building and fire codes, including accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the installation of an approved fire suppr ession system. Based on these discussions, both staff and the applicant have concluded that establishing a viable use within the approximately 12,000 square foot building would present significant challenges. Specifically, compliance with applicable health and safety standards, in combination with the need to maintain a parking demand not exceeding 41 spaces, substantially limits feasible reuse options for the property. A & A Properties is requesting approval of a variance from the off street parking requ irements for the property located at 999 50th Avenue NE. The applicant is proposing to establish a café/restaurant (food service, full- service) within the existing building. For this use City Code 9.106 (L), requires off street parking equal to 30 % of the building’s occupant capacity, which results in a requirement of 53 parking spaces. The subject property currently contains 41 parking spaces, resulting in a deficiency of 12 spaces. The applicant seeks a variance for the following: 1. Variance to allow a 12 space reduction in required parking, from 53 to the existing 41 parking spaces. ZONING ORDINANCE 181 Item 16. Page 2 The Zoning Ordinance requires the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the application for the variance and submit its recommendation to the City Council. The subject property is zoned GB (General Business) and the surrounding area is zoned GB to the east and north, with R-2B (One and Built as Duplex Residential) to the south and R-2A (One and Two Family Residential) to the east. The use of the property as a business and food service complies with the Zoning Code and is otherwise code compliant. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site as “Commercial” as well as the area to the south, east and north and the west as “Medium Density Residential”. The proposed use and parking variance is consistent with the goals and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. CURRENT STATUS Staff has reviewed the variance materials submitted including floor plans, applicant narrative, and site plan illustrating the proposed use of the building and its relation to adjacent properties and structures as well as the existing parking associated with this property. FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (G) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines required findings of fact that must be met for the City to grant approval for a Variance. The findings are as follows: The City Council shall make each of the following findings before granting a variance: (a) Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning or dinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. This is correct. Strict adherence to the off-street parking requirements would result in practical difficulties due to the specific conditions of the subject property. The existing building occupies a significant portion of the site, and the parcel is further constrained by surrounding development, limiting the ability to expand or reconfigure the site to accommodate additional parking. In addition, since the construction of the building, the City’s zoning ordinance has been amended, resulting in increased parking requirements. As a result, if the entire building is utilized only three uses allowed in the General Business District could meet current parking standards on this property. Despite these constraints, the applicant is proposing a reasonable use of the property by establishing a café/restaurant within the existing structure, which is consistent with the intent of the zoning district. (b) The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification. This is correct. The site contains an existing building that occupies a substantial portion of the parcel, limiting opportunities for site modification. In addition, physical constraints, including a change in elevation between the subject property and adjacent parcels, restricts the ability to expand parking or establish shared parking arrangements with neighboring properties. These site specific conditions distinguish the property from others in the General Business zoning district. 182 Item 16. Page 3 (c) The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property. This is correct. The practical difficulties are not caused by the current property owner or any person having legal interest but due to changes in the zoning code . (d) The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. This is correct. The Comprehensive plan calls for reinvestment, renovation, and modernization of the City’s commercial districts. (e) The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity. This is correct. The granting of this variance will result in a new restaurant in a building that has been left vacant for more than a decade. SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION The Planning Commission held the required public hearing on April 7, 2026. Staff presented the item and summarized the comments received from the public. No members of the public provided any comments during the public hearing. Following the public hearing, commissioners asked questions of both staff and the applicant and discussed the proposed variance. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the variance, including findings of fact and conditions outlined by staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 2026-026 with the following conditions: 1. The variance applies to the use of food service, full-service, any change in the proposed use will require a reassessment of the parking requirement. 2. The building construction and remodel shall comply with all applicable local and State building code. 3. A Building Permit Application must be submitted prior to any demo or construction. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2026-026, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-026, a Variance allowing a 12 parking space reduction for 999 50th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Resolution 2026-026 2. Applicant Narrative 183 Item 16. Page 4 3. Site Location Map 4. Site Plan 5. Proposed Use Upper Level 6. Proposed Use Lower Level 7. Building Department Comments 8. Comments received from the public 9. Public Hearing Notice Affidavit 184 Item 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY 999 50TH AVE NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: A proposal (Planning Case 2026-PZ04) has been submitted by Tanek, Inc on behalf of A&A Properties LLP to the Planning Commission requesting approval of a Variance at the following location: ADDRESS: 999 50th Avenue NE (25-30-24-23-0002) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THAT PART OF LOTS 8 & 9 AUDITORS SUBDIVISION NO 153 LYG ELY & SLY OF ALDI ADDITION, WLY OF MATHAIRE ADDITION & NELY OF 50TH AVE NE THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Variance to allow a reduction of required parking by 12 spaces. City Code Section 9.106 (L) requires parking spaces for 30% of building capacity for a food service, full-service use. The Planning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on April 7, 2026; The City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concern related to traffic , property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area; Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning ordinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. 185 Item 16. 2. The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classifications. 3. The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property. 4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity. CONDITIONS 1. The variance applies to the use of food service, full-service, any change in the proposed use will require a reassessment of the parking requirement. 2. The building construction and remodel shall comply with all applicable local and State building code. 3. A Building Permit Application must be submitted prior to any demo or construction. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk / Council Secretary 186 Item 16. architecture specialty millwork virtual vision project management 118 E. 26th Street Suite 300 Mpls, MN 55404 P:612-879-8225 F:612-879-8152 www.tanek.com Address: 999 50th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Zoning District: GB – General Business District Narrative Property is an existing, vacant commercial building constructed in 1976, consisting of approximately 12,000 square feet on two levels. The previous use of the building prior to vacancy was a dental office. The owner is requesting a variance from the off-street parking requirements provided in the zoning code to allow for the use of the upper level as a café. Estimated occupancy load: Upper Level 5,563 SF (useable) Kitchen 1,404 SF / 200 = 8 OCC Cafe/Restaurant 1,620 SF / 15 = 108 OCC Office 559 SF / 150 = 4 OCC Storage 596 SF / 300 = 2 OCC Patio 485 SF / 15 = 33 OCC Circulation/Restrooms 899 SF / 0 = 0 OCC Total Upper Level = 155 OCC Lower Level 5,514 SF (useable) Storage/Mechanical 5,514 SF / 300 = 19 OCC Total Lower Level = 19 OCC Total Building = 174 OCC Zoning code requires “food service, limited” to provide parking equal to 30% of the building capacity. This would require 53 parking stalls for building based on the estimated occupancy load. The property contains 41 existing parking stalls. As shown on the existing site plan, the site is fully developed, with no reasonable or practical way to expand the parking count to meet the zoning requirements of the proposed use. The physical constraints of the property (including the existing building footprint, required parking aisle widths, and lot extents) prevent the addition of parking stalls sufficient to achieve compliance with zoning requirements. The property has been vacant since the current owner purchased it in 2022. The lot size, configuration, building placement, and parking layout predate the proposed use and ownership. This request does not arise from a desire to intensify the site beyond its physical capacity, but rather to allow reasonable reuse of a long-vacant commercial building. Strict enforcement of the off-street parking requirement would limit the possible uses for the building, due to physical constraints that cannot be mitigated. This constitutes a practical difficulty that justifies the requested variance. 187 Item 16. Location Map 188 Item 16. sp-01 existing site plan 1" = 20'-0" ns I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed architect under the laws of the state of minnesota. 999 50th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 118 E. 26th Street Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55404 P:612-879-8225 F:612-879-8152 www.tanek.com name date license number issue date 2026.02.20 name scale signature copyright Tanek 2026 24515 Nathaniel Shea 2026.02.20 189 Item 16. issued 02/20/2026proposed upper level floor plan a-2www.tanek.com 118 E. 26th Street Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55404 P:612-879-8225 F:612-879-8152999 50th Ave NE Cafe Concept scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" Columbia Heights, MN 55421 190 Item 16. issued 02/20/2026proposed lower level floor plan a-1www.tanek.com 118 E. 26th Street Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55404 P:612-879-8225 F:612-879-8152999 50th Ave NE Cafe Concept scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" Columbia Heights, MN 55421 191 Item 16. City of Columbia Heights | Community Development 3989 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3670 ▪ Fax: 763-706-3671 ▪ www.columbiaheightsmn.gov 03/16/2026 999 50th Ave NE Café variance This notice is in response to a variance request at 999 50th Ave NE. Although the Building Department does not have comments that directly pertain to the variance request, it should be noted that the proposed change in use of the building will trigger additional code requirements. Specifically, the building will be required to fully comply with MN accessibility standards, which may necessitate the installation of an elevator. Additionally, the entire building will be required to be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 1306, Subpart 2. If you have questions regarding this matter or require assistance with the permitting or inspection process, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 706- 3670. Sincerely, Ryan Smith Building Official 192 Item 16. Public Comments Received Via Phone Calls 3/19/2026 TK of 1060 50th Ave, Columbia Heights Concerned about the increased traffic at the corner as well as possible location of overflow parking. 193 Item 16. 194 Item 16. 999 50TH AVE VARIANCE 195 Item 16. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION MEETING DATE APRIL 13, 2026 ITEM: Vacation of Existing Drainage and Utility Easement at 1515 44th Avenue NE Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Ursula Brandt, City Planner, 3/25/26 BACKGROUND In 2025, Duffy Development Company, Inc was selected by Anoka County, the property owner of 1515 44th Avenue NE, to redevelop the lot into an affordable apartment building. The applicant approached Staff to discuss possible options that would be compliant with current City Code. During this discussion the applicant noted that the lot had existing easements that if maintained would hinder the process of redevelopment. Upon review, the applicant and staff determined that the “utility and drainage easement” labeled Easement ‘B’ is the fire lane easement that allowed fire truck access around the assisted living facility on the adjoining property. A land survey was conducted it was determined that the constructed fire lanes are misaligned with the easements. CURRENT STATUS Staff has coordinated with City Engineering and the City Fire Chief to confirm the findings. Comments attached. Staff will continue to work to ensure that all requirements will be met in the redevelopment of the site for access to the buildings on the adjoining properties. Attached is the plat and land survey identifying the easement to be vacated. Once approved, the applicant is responsible for filing the vacations with Anoka County. ZONING ORDINANCE The Zoning Ordinance requires the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the application for the vacation of a street, alley, or other public right-of-way and submit its recommendation to the City Council. The subject property at 1515 44th Ave NE is zoned R-3 Limited multiple family residential. The surrounding area is zoned residential, R-3 to the east, R-2A - two family residential to the west and R-1 - Single family residential to the south, with open space to the north. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan guides the subject sites as “High Density Residential” as well as the area to the east, “Low Density Residential” to the south and west and “Park” space to the north. FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (J) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines certain findings of fact that must be met in order for the City to grant approval for an easement vacation. The findings are as follows: The City Council shall make each of the following findings before vacating a street, alley, or other public right - 196 Item 17. Page 2 of-way: a) No private rights will be injured or endangered as a result of the vacation. This is correct. b) The public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a result of the vacation. This is correct. SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION The Planning Commission held the required public hearing on April 7, 2026. Staff presented the item and summarized the comments received by the Fire Department. No members of the public provided any comments during the public hearing. Following the public hearing, commissioners asked questions and discussed the proposed easement vacation. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the easement vacation, including findings of fact and conditions of approval outlined by staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend Resolution 2026-019 to the City Council with the following conditions: 1. Existing fire access must not be reduced or eliminated. 2. A temporary fire access plan is required prior to easement vacation and must meet Fire Code standards. 3. Final Site Plan must include a compliant fire lan e and/or easement with adequate building access and turning movements. 4. Required fire access easements must be reestablished prior to building permit issue. 5. The applicant shall be responsible for recording the easement vacations with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2026-019, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-019, vacating the drainage and utility easement, easement ‘B’ at 1515 44th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, as presented. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Resolution No. 2026-019 2. Application Narrative 3. Plat 4. Land Survey 5. Fire Comments 197 Item 17. Page 3 6. Engineering Comments 7. Public Hearing Notice Affidavit 198 Item 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-019 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EASEMENT VACATION FOR THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY AT 1515 44TH AVENUE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows: A proposal (Planning Case 2026-PZ03) has been submitted by Duffy Development to the Planning Commission requesting an easement vacation at the following site: ADDRESS: 1515 44th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: Easement vacation per Code Section 9.104. (J), of the drainage and utility easement, easement ‘B’ at 1515 44th Avenue NE. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on April 7, 2026; The City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission and staff regarding the effect of the proposed easement vacation upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; In accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. No private rights will be injured or endangered as a result of the vacation. 2. The public will not suffer loss or inconvenience as a result of the vacation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached plans, maps, and other information shall become part of this easement vacation; and in granting approval the City and the applicant agree that the easement vacation shall become null and void if the resolution is not recorded with Anoka County within one (1) calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Existing fire access must not be reduced or eliminated. 2. A temporary fire access plan is required prior to easement vacation and must meet Fire Code standards. 3. Final Site Plan must include a compliant fire lane and/or easement with adequate building access and turning movements. 4. Required fire access easements must be reestablished prior to building permit issue. 199 Item 17. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 5. The Applicant shall be responsible for recording the easement vacations with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk / Council Secretary 200 Item 17. 201 Item 17. 202 Item 17. 66 66 30 60 60 WI D T H VA R I E S WI D T H VA R I E S 60 60 40 EM E R G E N C Y V E H I C L E EN T R A N C E E A S E M E N T PE R D O C . N O . 9 2 6 0 1 9 , AN D A M E N D E D A N D RE S T A T E D I N D O C . N O . 98 4 3 4 0 ACCESS EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 926019, AND AMENDED AND RESTATED IN DOC. NO. 984340 100 45 DRAINAGE EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 926019, AND AMENDED AND RESTATED IN DOC. NO. 984340 70170 80 10 0 DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 926019, AND AMENDED AND RESTATED IN DOC. NO. 984340 10 0 PO I N T 1 9 1 . 1 5 E A S T A N D 2 1 0 FE E T S O U T H O F T H E N O R T H W E S T CO R N E R O F T H E N O R T H E A S T QU A R T E R O F S E C T I O N 3 6 , TO W N S H I P 3 0 , R A N G E 2 4 POINT 120 EAST AND 150 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 24 POINT 147 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 24 SANITARY SE W E R EASEMENT PE R D O C . N O . 926019, AND A M E N D E D AND RESTATE D I N D O C . NO. 984340 PARTY WALL LINE PER DOC. NO. 926019, AND AMENDED AND RESTATED IN DOC. NO. 984340 FUTURE PARKING, DRIVEWAY, AND ACCESS EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 984340 216 36 . 0 16 1 280 DRA I N A G E A N D U T I L I T Y EAS E M E N T P E R C R E S T VIE W C O M M U N I T I E S DRA I N A G E A N D U T I L I T Y EAS E M E N T P E R C R E S T VIE W C O M M U N I T I E S DR A I N A G E A N D U T I L I T Y EA S E M E N T P E R C R E S T VI E W C O M M U N I T I E S DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PER CREST VIEW COMMUNITIES DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PER CREST VIEW COMMUNITIES INGRESS, EGRESS, AND PARKING EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1479940 48 183 40 183 INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1374369 UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1374369 (UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1374369 CONTINUES EAST TO THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LEANDER LANE) DRA I N A G E A N D U T I L I T Y EAS E M E N T P E R C R E S T VIE W C O M M U N I T I E S (PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY) (UNCONSTRUCTED) ( P U B L I C R I G H T O F W A Y ) (PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY) (UNCONSTRUCTED) (P U B L I C R I G H T O F W A Y ) (PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY) 1010 10 10 10 10 24 2 4 24 24 18 . 0 0 42 . 0 0 S0 6 ° 1 5 ' 1 7 " W 24.00 N83°44'43"W 42 . 0 0 N0 6 ° 1 5 ' 1 7 " E 114 . 6 8 N40 ° 3 5 ' 1 7 " E =34°20'00" R=78.00 46.74 =34°20'00" R=102.00 61.12 36 . 6 4 27. 0 0S69 ° 5 1 ' 4 9 " E 28.42 S83°30'19"E 2 8 . 4 8 9.61 S06°29'4 1 " W 55.87 N83°30'19"W 34. 8 0N69 ° 5 1 ' 4 9 " W 3 0 . 6 7 N 4 6 ° 3 6 ' 4 9 " W 2 5 . 9 7 42.82 2 4 24 85 . 0 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 97. 0 0 44 44 87. 0 0 S40 ° 3 5 ' 1 7 " W 2. 9 13.9 1/2 inch open iron pipe 1/2 inch open iron pipe 35.19 corner falls in face of building co r n e r f a l l s i n fa c e o f b u i l d i n g cor n e r f a l l s i n fac e o f b u i l d i n g 1/2 inch open iron pipe 1/2 inch iron pipe EX I S T I N G BU I L D I N G EXISTING BUILDING EX I S T I N G BU I L D I N G EXI S T I N G BU I L D I N G EX I S T I N G BU I L D I N G 13.7 13 . 5 7.2 6. 6 9.7 6. 6 10.6 1 0 . 7 8.7 3 . 2 44.84 . 518.14 . 5 44.1 4 . 513.74 . 5 21.4 4 . 818.04 . 8 22.4 4 7 . 2 6.9 15 . 4 10.8 22 . 4 4.6 18 . 0 4.6 21 . 3 4.6 18 . 0 4.6 21 . 4 4.7 17 . 8 32.1 5. 1 17.5 8. 5 7.1 18 . 1 4.8 21 . 4 4.8 17 . 9 4.8 21 . 3 4.8 17 . 9 24.9 21.6 4 . 9 13.9 4 . 9 44.0 4 . 8 18.0 4 . 8 45.1 1 9 . 8 7.9 11.5 14.0 36 . 9 40 . 2 2 8 . 7 3 2 . 0 23 . 1 17.6 4 . 7 57 . 7 141.1 PL A Y G R O U N D GA T E 3 0 24 24 2 4 24 10 11 10 11 10 11 10 11 11 10 11 14 18 18 18 18 18 13 15 16 18 10 11 16 18 . 517 . 9 98.0 13 158.6 SIGN BE N C H HAND RAIL BENCH BEN C H BEN C H BEN C H SIG N (P U B L I C R I G H T OF W A Y ) NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 24 NO R T H - S O U T H Q U A R T E R LI N E O F S E C T I O N 3 6 , TO W N S H I P 3 0 , R A N G E 2 4 SEE SURVEYOR'S NOTE ON ITEM 13 OF SCHEDULE B-II o v e r h a n g E. G. RUD & SONS, INC. Professional Land SurveyorsEST. 1977 6776 Lake Drive NE, Suite 110Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Tel. (651) 361-8200 Fax (651) 361-8701 www.egrud.com ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY ~for~ANOKA COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ~of~1515 44TH AVENUE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 DRAWN BY:KCM JOB NO:240076AB DATE:2/15/24 KCMCHECK BY: 1 2 3 NO.DATE DESCRIPTION BY 240076ABS:\RUD\CAD\24PROJ\240076AB\240076AB ALTA.DWG Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:47:48 AM FIELD CREW: BH/BJ 030 30 6015 10 VICINITY MAP N W N E S W S E DENOTES RETAINING WALL DENOTES FENCE LEGEND DENOTES IRON MONUMENT FOUND AS LABELED DENOTES IRON MONUMENT SET, MARKED RLS# 58542 DENOTES ANOKA COUNTY CAST IRON MONUMENT DENOTES CATCH BASIN DENOTES HYDRANT DENOTES WATER VALVE DENOTES SIGN DENOTES CONCRETE SURFACE DENOTES BITUMINOUS SURFACE DENOTES LIGHT POLE DENOTES STORM SEWER APRON DENOTES MISCELLANEOUS MANHOLE DENOTES FIBER OPTIC BOX DENOTES BOLLARD DENOTES AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DENOTES FLAG POLE DENOTES SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE DENOTES SET PKNAIL DENOTES SCHEDULE B-II EXCEPTION NO.99 11 13 14 15 16 18 Item #9 -Assessments, covenants, conditions, terms, restrictions, easements, and obligations contained in Development Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, between the developer and the City Columbia Heights, filed 01/24/84, as Document No. 634210, and amended by Agreement of Amendment, filed 03/05/84, as Document No. 636928. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Said documents contain no plottable easements. Not shown hereon.] Item #10 -Covenants, conditions, restrictions, obligations, and easements contained in the Declaration of Easements, Party Wall, Licenses and Covenants, dated 03/15/91, filed 03/15/91, as Document No. 926019, and any amendments/supplements thereto. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Easements and party wall line as described in said document are shown hereon.] Item #11 -Covenants, conditions, restrictions, obligations, and easements contained in the Amended and Restated Declaration of Easements, Party Wall, Licenses and Covenants, dated 06/03/92, filed 06/17/92, as Document No. 984340, and any amendments/supplements thereto. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Easements and party wall line as described in said document are shown hereon.] Item #12 -Covenants, conditions, restrictions, obligations, and easements contained in the Declaration of Covenants and Development Agreement, dated 09/14/98, filed 09/29/98, as Document No. 1374370, and any amendments/supplements thereto. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Said document contains no plottable survey related items. Not shown hereon.] Item #13 -Assessments, covenants, conditions, terms, restrictions, easements, and obligations contained in Agreement With Respect to Easements and Party Wall, by and between Crest View Corporation and Columbia Village, and the terms and conditions thereof, filed 01/11/00, as Document No. 1479940. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: The legal description for the ingress, egress, and parking easement intended to be within Lot 1 hereon is ambiguous and describes the easement as being part of Lot 3, Block 1. "Exhibit C" within said document appears to have a typographical error in the description pertaining to the lot numbers.] Item #14 -Party Wall Agreement and the terms and conditions thereof, contained in Declaration, filed 06/17/92, as Document No. 984340. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Party wall line as described in said document is shown hereon.] Item #15 -An easement for ingress and egress purposes over that part of the East 44 of the West 193 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, lying southerly of the south line of Crest View Communities to the northerly curb line of 44th Avenue NE as laid out and constructed, as contained in the First Amended Deed of Appurtenant Easement dated 09/14/98, recorded 09/29/98, as Document No. 1374369. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: As shown hereon.] Item #16 -An easement for utility purposes as shown in First Amended Deed of Appurtenant Easement dated 09/14/98, recorded 09/29/98, as Document No. 1374369. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Partially shown hereon.] Item #17 -A Grant of Easement by and between Crest View Corporation and Comcast of Minnesota, Inc., and the terms and conditions thereof, filed 02/04/11, as Document No. 2020388.004. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: Said easement appears to be blanket in nature over the surveyed property. Not shown hereon.] Item #18 -All Easements, including those for utility and drainage purposes, if any, as shown on the recorded plat of Crest View Communities. [SURVEYOR'S NOTE: The drainage and utility easements per the plat of CREST VIEW COMMUNITIES are shown hereon.] GENERAL NOTES 1.Fee ownership is vested in Crest View Corporation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation. Parcel ID Numbers: 36-30-24-21-0162. 2.Per Title Commitment, the surveyed property's address is 1515 44th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. 3.Bearings shown hereon are based on the Anoka County Coordinate System. 4.The surveyed premises has indirect access to 44th Avenue NE, public streets, by way of easements across adjoining parcels, as shown hereon. 5.No identifiable parking stalls were observed on the surveyed property at the time of the survey. 6.Subsurface and environmental conditions were not examined or considered during the process of this survey. No statement is made concerning the existence of underground or overhead containers or facilities that may affect the use or development of the surveyed premises. 7.Title Commitment Number 231144136-1, dated November 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM, prepared by Prestige Commercial Title, as issuing agent for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, Schedule B, Part II Survey Related Exceptions: 2/15/2024 I hereby certify to Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and to Prestige Commercial Title, as issuing agent for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company that this is a survey of: Lot 1, Block 1, Crest View Communities, Anoka County, Minnesota. Abstract Property. and is based upon information found in Title Commitment Number 231144136-1, dated November 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM, prepared by Prestige Commercial Title, as issuing agent for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, and that all easements, if any, listed in Schedule B-II on the herein referenced commitment for title insurance, are shown hereon; and that this map or plat and the survey on which it is based were made (i) in accordance with "Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys," jointly established and adopted by ALTA and NSPS in 2021, and (ii) pursuant to the Accuracy Standards as adopted by ALTA and NSPS and in effect on the date of this certification, the undersigned further certifies that in my professional opinion, as a land surveyor licensed in the State of Minnesota, the Relative Positional Accuracy of this survey does not exceed that which is specified therein and includes Items 1, 7(a), 8, 9 & 10 of Table A thereof. The field work was completed on February 13, 2024. I further certify that this survey was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Minnesota. CERTIFICATION Date: E.G. Rud & Sons, Inc. Kevin C. McCain, Land Surveyor Minnesota License No. 58542 Easement 'B' 203 Item 17. INTEGRETITY  PRIDE  HONOR  EXCELLENCE  DUTY 825 41st Avenue NE • Columbia Heights, MN 55421 • Ph: 763-706-8150 • Email: fire@columbaiheightsmn.gov • www.heightsfire.com April 2, 2026 Ursula, Thank you for the opportunity to review the requested temporary vacation of easements for the property located at 1515 44th Avenue NE (former Royce Place site). Based on review of the submitted application and supporting survey materials, the Fire Department provides the following comments: Summary The Fire Department does not object to the proposed easement vacation, provided that compliant fire apparatus access is maintained during redevelopment and is included in the final site configuration. Conditions • Existing fire access must not be reduced or eliminated. • A temporary fire access plan is required prior to easement vacation and must meet Fire Code standards. • The final site plan must include a compliant fire lane and/or access easement with adequate building access and turning movements. • Required fire access easements must be reestablished prior to building permit issuance. • Ongoing coordination with the Fire Department is required through site design and approval. Conclusion The request is acceptable under the above conditions. Please include these comments in the review packet. Regards, Daniel O’Brien Fire Chief 204 Item 17. Re: 1515 44th Ave – Easement Vacation Request Ursula, The City of Columbia Heights Engineering Department reviewed the requested temporary vacation of easements for the property located at 1515 44th Avenue NE (former Royce Place site). The Engineering Departments does not object to the proposed easement vacation. Regards, Rochelle Widmer City Engineer 205 Item 17. 206 Item 17. 1515 44TH AVE EASEMENT VACATION 207 Item 17. 1515 44TH AVE EASEMENT VACATION 208 Item 17.