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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, December 01, 2025
5:00 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 and
entering meeting ID 296 388 775 569 2 and passcode 8ZS3fL9u. For questions, please call the
Community Development Department at 763-706-3670.
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when
the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763 -706-3610 to
make arrangements.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve October 6, 2025 Regular EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 3)
2. Approve November 10, 2025 Special EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 14)
3. Resolution 2025-29 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for
September 2025. (pg. 20)
4. Resolution 2025-30 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for
October 2025. (pg. 33)
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. EDA 2025 End of Year Review. (pg. 46)
6. 4300 Central Site Plan Discussion. (pg. 49)
BUSINESS UPDATES
a. Heights Rental Sale
b. Columbia Heights - Fridley Business Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, October 06, 2025
4:45 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 4:45 pm by President James.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members Present: Connie Buesgens; Laurel Deneen; Lamin Dibba (4:58 pm); Rachel James; Amáda
Márquez-Simula (4:46 pm); Justice Spriggs; Marlaine Szurek
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 September 02, 2025.
2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for August 2025 – Resolution No. 2025-25.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Buesgens, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025 AND THE PAYMENT OF
THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by
Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement 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 r ecords; and
WHEREAS, the financial statements for the month of August 2025 have been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be acceptable as to both
form and accuracy; and
WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9,
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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 6th of October 2025
Offered by: Laurel Deneen
Seconded by: Connie Buesgens
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Fire Suppression Grant Application (Sister Bud, 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. Earlier this year, the EDA budgeted additional funds for the Fire Suppression
Grant Program and increased the maximum available grant award per applicant from $30,000 to
$50,000.
Voight stated that one of the future tenants of 5011 University Ave has submitted an application
for this grant program. The prospective tenant, Sister Bud, LLC, is a cannabis retailer that is
currently working with the owner of the building to build out a cannabis retail space. Since this
proposed new business occupancy requires a change of use, the new business is required to install
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a sprinkler system in the building. Additionally, since the new retail space will be located in a strip
mall, the entirety of the strip mall must be sprinkled. This requirement is established via Minnesota
State Statute Chapter 1306.0020 MUNICIPAL OPTION Subp. 2. “Existing and new buildings.”
Voight noted that the applicant has provided more than the required two quotes from licensed fire
protection contractors, as well as two quotes from water main contractors. The lowest bids for the
project total $104,225. The quotes have been included in the meeting packet. In t he 2025
budgeting process, the EDA allocated $100,000 to the program and increased the amount
accessible per grant award. So far in 2025, there has been one applicant who was awarded a grant
of $30,000. This leaves $70,000 in grant funds available for the remainder of 2025.
Voight mentioned that Staff recommend approval of the application at the maximum
reimbursement allowance of $50,000. As demonstrated by the quotes provided by the applicant,
the price of adding fire suppression systems is cost-prohibitive for small businesses. Installation of
the required fire suppression system in the structure will help modernize the entire building, not
solely the new retail space, and will help ensure that it can be used in a safe manner by current and
future tenants.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Deneen asked if the applicant was required to get permission from each of the tenants for
construction to occur. Voight replied that the applicant is required to get approval from the
property owner before applying. She added that she is unsure if the property owner has
communicated with the other tenants. Even if the grant is not approved, the applicant will be
required to install sprinklers in order to have the business there.
James asked if the business would receive their cannabis license.
Buesgens pointed out that a tenant who was renting space in the building would be paying for the
entire sprinkler system in the building. She mentioned that it would make more sense for the
building owner to be paying for the sprinkler system. Forney replied that staff are not privy to what
the financial agreement is, but ultimately, businesses come to the City to apply for the grant
because they are the ones who are triggering the requirements. It is possible that the property
owner would be paying for most or all of the sprinkler system. Buesgens stated that the property
owner should be the one coming to the City for the grant and paying for the sprinkler system.
Forney replied that often the property owner pays for the sprinkler system, but sometimes the
business applies for the grant.
Buesgens asked how many buildings in the city need updated sprinklers. Forney replied that almost
all of them need this, since most of the existing commercial spaces were built before fire
suppression systems were required.
Szurek asked if the business would be growing marijuana on the property. Forney replied that they
would be. Szurek pointed out that the sprinkler system would be important to hav e for this portion
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Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Deneen, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-26, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Deneen, to approve Resolution No. 2025-26, 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 Sister Bud, LLC. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
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 SISTER BUD, 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 Progra m (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 increasing business vitality,
economic performance, and public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has thoroughly reviewed copies of the proposed form of the Grant
Agreement.
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 Sister Bud, LLC.
2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Aut hority, 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 6th of October 2025
Offered by: Justice Spriggs
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Seconded by: Laurel Deneen
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
4. NOAH Program Proposal Review
Voight reported that following EDA discussions in February and June, staff are bringing forward a
proposal for the creation of the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)
Loan Program. As explained during the June EDA meeting, staff consulted with the Minnesota
Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) for the program’s development. CEE is a nonprofit
organization that partners with many Minnesota cities on housing grant and loan programs. Given
its years of experience and its ongoing government partnerships across the Twin Cities metro area,
CEE has both the capacity and the expertise necessary to act as a loan originator, loan servicer, and,
as applicable for any projects not subject to City permitting, inspector.
Voight explained that the EDA provided specific and substantial direction to staff for the program’s
design during its June meeting. The Commission’s guidance included details about program form
and function, loan amounts and terms, types of eligible properties, income and rental restrictio ns,
and types of eligible project activities, amongst other items. Staff subsequently worked closely with
the EDA’s legal counsel and CEE to develop a program that would incorporate the EDA’s guidance
and respond to its intent. The attached draft program d ocuments reflect the EDA’s direction and
have already been reviewed, revised, and approved by the EDA’s legal counsel and CEE. During
tonight’s meeting, it is staff’s goal to gain EDA approval of the substantive details of the NOAH Loan
Program, as laid out in these documents, and to obtain the EDA’s authorization to move forward
with implementation in order to launch the program on January 1, 2026.
Voight mentioned that staff and CEE have discussed program administration and established clear
roles for the proposed partnership. Both the City and CEE will market the NOAH Loan Program.
Both parties will also be involved at different points of each loan and project. To begin, when a
property owner is interested in the program, they will apply directly with CEE and be guided
through the application by one of CEE’s loan officers. The loan officer will answer any applicant
questions concerning eligibility and will liaise with City staff for approval items such as the
conforming/legal nonconforming use and “in good standing” requirements. Once a loan application
has been approved, CEE will underwrite the loan and complete the closing process. Project work
may begin following the closing. As soon as the project work is complete, CEE will again liaise with
the City to arrange for final inspections as required by the types of activities completed using
project funds. Following final inspections, the loan funds will be disbursed. CEE will invoice the City
monthly for loan disbursements and administrative costs.
Voight stated that for the initial launch, staff propose to fund the NOAH Loan Program through two
sources: EDA Fund 408 for administrative costs and the City’s Local Housing Trust Fund for loans. At
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its September meeting, the EDA resolved to include $10,000 in Fund 408’s 20 26 budget for NOAH
Loan Program administrative costs. The City’s Local Housing Trust Fund currently holds the City’s
Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) dollars, which have specific expenditure requirements that are
well-suited for use for NOAH preservation but are not eligible for use for administrative costs.
Voight noted that concerning the funding of the loans themselves, staff recommend using LAHA
funds from 2024-2025 to fund Program Year (PY) 2026. Staff then recommend that in each
subsequent year, the EDA dedicate a portion of – or all of – the City’s annual LAHA funds to support
the loans in the following PY. For example, 2026 LAHA funds would fund PY 2027 loans, then 2027
LAHA funds would fund PY 2028 loans. The current draft program documents esta blish an initial
contract period through December 31, 2028.
Voight mentioned that at the close of the 2025 calendar year, the City’s Local Housing Trust Fund
will contain approximately $533,126.67. This amount is comprised of the City’s 2024 and 2025
LAHA disbursements. For PY 2026, staff recommend budgeting $350,000.00 from the Trust Fund
toward loans granted through the NOAH Loan Program. This would leave $183,126.67 of 2024 -
2025 LAHA funds undedicated, for use in other housing programs or projects. Barring shifts in
legislative priorities, staff expect that the City will continue to receive LAHA funds annually, with an
additional $390,000 (approx.) anticipated to be received in 2026. In the event that the State were
to discontinue distribution of LAHA funds, the EDA would need to consider flexing funds from other
strategies or programs.
Voight stated that by granting approval at tonight’s meeting, the EDA is agreeing to a budget with
CEE; specifically, it is confirming that it will dedicate $360,000 in funds (loan and admin costs) for
the program. Since the City is in the middle of its annual budget process, staff do not recommend
that the EDA amend the proposed 2026 Local Housing Trust Fund (Fund 205) expenditures in order
to reflect the new program. At a later date, staff will bring forth an amendment to Fund 205,
solidifying the decision by the EDA to dedicate $350,000 to the NOAH Loan Program. This is similar
to 2025, in which the EDA established a budget amendment mid -year in order to better align its
expenditures with the goals it defined at the beginning of the year.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Buesgens asked staff to explain the income requirements and why they change during the year.
Voight replied that during the previous EDA meeting, the Commission indicated that they would
like to target the lower end of the area median income allowed by the LAHA funds. The LAHA fund
requirements state that 50% AMI should be prioritized before 80% AMI, but due to the way that
loan applications come in the door, it is difficult to prioritize and also keep applications moving
forward from an administrative perspective.
Buesgens asked how many duplexes are in the City. Voight replied that staff would look into it.
Buesgens asked how successful the program is in other cities. Voight replied that she spoke with
the city of Fridley. They do not have the same program, but they have a similar home improvement
program, and it is popular. Other cities use their LAHA funds in a variety of ways, so it is difficult to
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evaluating how attractive the program is. She noted that the City will need to give the program
time for the community to hear about the program and understand the criteria for it before
assessing its effectiveness.
Buesgens asked if applications would be slow in January and February. She pointed out that 80%
AMI would kick in during March and that it may not meet the EDA’s goal to target 50% AMI. Forney
replied that only 50% AMI would be able to apply during January and February each year, not only
the first year. He added that after the first year, staff would be able to evaluate how many
applications there are in January and February and see if the 50% priority time period would need
to be extended.
Dibba wondered how the City could distribute the information about the program to the
community before January. Voight replied that the Community Development Department and the
Communications Department will work closely together in order to get information out to the
public. She added that it was also possible for the EDA to request to extension of the 50% priority
time period to January through March.
James stated she was in favor of extending the time period to March. She added that the language
is not clear when it says eligible and ineligible borrowers. She wondered whether someone with a
green card would be ineligible. She stated that as long as an applicant is a legal resident, whether a
U.S. citizen or not, they should be eligible for the program. Szurek disagreed and stated the
program should be for legal citizens of the United States. James explained that if someone has a
green card, they are paying taxes, which goes into the State LAHA fund, which would make
someone eligible to apply for the same programs as everyone else. Forney replied that it was a
good point and something staff could speak to CEE about. James explained that the language
should be clarified instead of saying “foreign national.”
Buesgens stated she looked up “foreign national,” and it means “someone who is not a citizen of
the country in which they are located or residing. For example, in the United States, a foreign
national is someone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident, of a green card
holder.”
James asked what would happen if someone lost their job in the middle of their rental agreement.
She pointed out that the program eligibility is based on tax returns and asked how long it would
take. Voight replied that all of the rental income verification occurs at the beginning of the
application process. The information is provided by the applicant. If someone lost their
employment for two months, the City would not know because there will not be weekly or monthly
monitoring.
James noted page 69, paragraph 1 of the Agenda Packet, which talks about the eligible use of
funds. She mentioned that kitchen appliance replacement is on the list. She expressed her concern
that it is not a permanent addition to a residence. Voight replied that it is addressed under
ineligible use of funds, but staff could add clarification in the language. James suggested striking
non-permanent appliances.
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Buesgens asked if it was possible to send a mailer out to all landlords that fit the requirements to
let them know about the program. Forney replied that it was possible, and they could also send an
email.
James pointed out page 70 of the Agenda Packet under the budget notes, which mentions the
prioritization visit. She asked if the CEE or the City conducted the visit. Voight replied that CEE
would conduct the visit. James asked if there were translation services provided for the visits.
Voight replied that they have not discussed that with CEE, but would ask them.
Deneen asked if there were guidelines for the way that the landlord has performed in the past.
Voight replied that the program guidelines include a good standing criterion, and information
about conforming uses or legal non-conforming uses. Deneen asked if there were guidelines for
how the funds must be spent across the rental. Buesgens explained that the loan cannot pay for
any improvements for the owner’s unit if they live in an apartment unit or duplex.
Dibba asked if there were any guidelines for an individual who owns multiple rental properties in
the City. He asked how many applications would be allowed. Voight replied that the proposal says
not more than one loan per property/borrower every five years.
Buesgens asked if the program would limit property owners from receiving other funding sources
to fund energy-efficient projects on the property. Forney replied that CEE partners with Home
Energy Squad. When CEE does the visit, they will be able to provide the property owner with
information about rebates and other financing mechanisms.
Spriggs asked if there was a requirement for any specific testing to be done, such as lead or radon
testing. Voight replied that it is not currently included in the program, but staff could speak with
CEE to see if it is possible to include it in the program. The EDA agreed that they would be
interested in staff looking into the possibility.
James asked if the proposed changes for eligible uses, prioritization time period, and eligible
borrowers could be amended in the proposal. Staff agreed.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Buesgens, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-27 as
amended, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Spriggs, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 as amended, a
Resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the
creation and implementation of the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)
Loan Program. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATURALLY OCCURRING AFFORDABLE
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has a zoning code that permits multifamily dwellings in certain
designated districts, resulting in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and configurations in the types of
multifamily residential buildings that have been constructed throughout the city’s history; and
WHEREAS, the timing and pattern of Columbia Heights’ development have resulted in an aging housing
stock, particularly among small- to medium-sized multifamily buildings; and
WHEREAS, many of these aging multifamily properties provide Naturally Occurring Affordable Hou sing
(NOAH), unsubsidized rental housing that remains affordable due to market conditions rather than
public intervention; and
WHEREAS, NOAH units are critical components of the City’s housing ecosystem, offering affordable
housing options to residents who may not qualify for or have access to income-restricted housing
programs; and
WHEREAS, the preservation and improvement of NOAH properties are essential to maintaining
housing affordability and preventing displacement of low- and moderate-income residents; and
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 initiatives within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has identified the need to preserve and improve NOAH properties through the
creation of a dedicated Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program (the “Program”)
that provides financial assistance to multifamily property owners for necessary repairs and
improvements, while ensuring continued affordability of units; and
WHEREAS, due to limited staff capacity, the EDA seeks to partner with the Minnesota Center for
Energy and Environment (CEE), a qualified program administrator, to support the successful
implementation of the NOAH Loan Program, with CEE aiding in program design, un derwriting,
compliance, and ongoing administration.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
Authority hereby:
1. Approves the creation and implementation of the EDA’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing
(NOAH) Loan Program; and
2. Approves the form and substance of the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable
Housing (NOAH) Loan Program Origination Agreement (the “Agreement”), the Program
guidelines (Exhibit A), and the Program budget (Exhibit B); and
3. Authorizes the officers, employees, and other agents of the Authority to take all actions
necessary to perform the Authority’s obligations under the Program Origination Agreement and
Exhibits A and B as a whole, including, without limitation, all act s and things required of them
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the terms, covenants, and agreements contained herein.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 6th of October 2025
Offered by: Amáda Márquez-Simula
Seconded by: Justice Spriggs
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
5. Executive Session: Develop or Consider Counteroffers for the Purchase of Real Property at 4024 -
4026 Central Ave NE. Closed per Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c).
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Dibba, to recess to an executive session to discuss Agenda Item 5
pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c). All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Forney noted that the discussion is being recorded and will be added to the minutes , but the minutes
will not be released until a later date.
The EDA discussed the potential purchase of real property at 4024-4026 Central Ave NE.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Buesgens, to reconvene the open session. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
BUSINESS UPDATES
a. SPAAR Key Communities Grant Homeownership Resource Night Recap
Voight stated that the SPAAR event occurred on September 16th. The English and Spanish sessions
were both recorded and are available on YouTube. She added that she would be following up with
the attendees and everyone who signed up for the event but did not attend. SPAAR is excited to
continue to partner with the City.
b. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program Award
Voight stated the City has been awarded $75,000, which will be matched with City funding and will
be used for affordable housing.
c. Community Entrepreneurship Program Update and Invitation
Voight noted that the Community Entrepreneurship Program launched on September 20th, and the
cohort is 32 people. The EDA and Council are invited to attend the graduation on November 1 st at
12:00 pm at Murzyn Hall.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Spriggs, to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 pm. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
_
Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary
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SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:00 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President James.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Laurel Deneen; Lamin Dibba; Rachel James; Amáda Márquez-
Simula; Marlaine Szurek
Members absent: Justice Spriggs
Staff present: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Emilie
Voight, Community Development Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. 4300 Central Avenue – TIF Pledge for General Obligation TIF Revenue Bonds Amended .
Forney reported that during the summer of 2021, the City received word that Hy-Vee was
interested in selling the property located at 4300 Central Avenue NE. The City moved to gain
control over the site by working with Alatus, who agreed to purchase the property. In order to
support the developer, the City provided funding in the form of a loan for the purchase and
predevelopment costs related to the project. Alatus requested a total loan of $6,000,000, which
covered the following items:
Land Acquisition – $4,500,000
Closing Costs – $105,200
City Fees – $50,000
Demolition – $671,686
Environmental Testing and Reports – $42,156
Geotechnical Testing and Reports – $35,000
Forney noted that rather than providing a direct loan, the City funded the project using borrowed
funds from general obligation tax increment financing (TIF) bonds. Under this structure, the City
issued the debt necessary for Alatus to purchase the property directly from Hy-Vee, with the City
acting as the interim lender. Alatus is expected to repay the City’s loan when the project closes
with permanent financing.
Forney stated that in 2023, as the original bonds approached maturity, the City reissued a new set
of temporary general obligation TIF bonds to pay off the original bond series and extend the loan
timeline. This reissuance provided additional time for Alatus to complete predevelopment activities
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and pursue permanent financing for the project. The current bond cycle, issued in 2023, is now set
to mature in February 2026.
Forney explained that as the City approaches this upcoming maturity date, Alatus has not yet
secured permanent financing and continues to work with the City on project planning. The overall
scope of the project remains under discussion and is anticipated to be reviewed by the City Council
at its December work session. Given the continued predevelopment status, staff are bringing
forward the issuance of a new set of permanent general obligation TIF bonds to pay off the 2023
bonds and again extend the loan term to allow additional time for project development and
financing.
Forney noted that the new bonds will remain temporary, similar to the previous issuances, and all
bond funds from each series will be repaid at the time of closing on the project’s first phase.
Because the general obligation bonds are tax increment bonds, the City will again pledge tax
increment to pay the debt service. The EDA administers the City’s TIF districts and receives the
increment from the County. Therefore, the City is requesting that the EDA pledge an increment
from the Alatus TIF district to the City for debt service payments on the new bonds. The formal
mechanism for this arrangement is an amended TIF Pledge Agreement. The EDA’s counsel has
prepared the attached amendment and resolution for the EDA’s review and approval.
Forney stated that looking ahead, the City Council will consider the amended and restated loan
documents at one of its meetings in November. Following that, the Council is expected to set the
bond sale at its December meeting, with final bond approval anticipated at the first Council
meeting in January 2026.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Márquez-Simula asked the Alatus representative if there were any updates. She added that MnDOT
is doing construction and wondered if they had discussed with MnDOT about development
opportunities. Barrett Corwin, Director of Development, replied that the financing environment
since 2023 has been much better. He added that due to financing getting better, they have some
“stokes in the fire” on what could happen on the site. He explained that Trader Joe's had been an
option for the site, but they walked away from 13 total sites in the state. He explained that Alatus
has a new site plan and is excited to show it to the City Council. The site plan would maintain the
urban edge on Central Avenue and would provide more pedestrian experiences going down into
the site.
Mr. Corwin stated the first phase of the project would be somewhere between 260-300 housing
units. Parking would not be exposed. He explained that they would build active uses so that it is an
appealing building on every side. Many large grocery stores were not excited about the site,
because they would like to see large, exposed parking areas. Bob Lux, Founder and Principal of
Alatus, added that Mr. Corwin has already started a stormwater study and assessment. He noted
that the cost to build structured parking for commercial spaces can get expensive, so they are
looking at options within the site plan. He explained that they are in contact with MnDOT about the
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from Central Avenue. The credit market is starting to unfreeze a little bit.
Mr. Lux added that Mr. Corwin is working with a strategic partner that has a lower cost per capita
that they can access, and would be another financing platform that can be utilized to get the
project started. Chirpich added that it is advantageous at this juncture, where the City could have a
more deeply engaged watershed district and have to integrate MnDOT’s concerns. Mr. Corwin
explained that they did not fully appreciate the stormwater needs for the site and how it would
benefit the City and neighboring cities. They expect to find some soft funds in order to construct
the stormwater improvements on the site. He explained that they will get the stormwater data in
30-45 days and will be able to have options from an engineering standpoint.
Szurek asked if they are looking for a different anchor tenant. Mr. Lux replied that they are looking
for commercial tenants who they think can work on the site. Szurek asked if they were looking to
do more rental residential housing rather than commercial businesses. Mr. Lux replied that they
are still looking at options.
Szurek mentioned that the project continues to get delayed, and the City is providing Alatus with
the bonds to keep them going financially. She explained that they are not seeing the project
moving forward. Mr. Lux expressed his understanding of the frustration and explained that he does
not have a timeline until they can get a commercial tenant in the space or the City decides to just
have residential spaces.
Dibba asked Mr. Lux if any entities have been interested in the commercial space. Mr. Lux replied
that they have identified that the City does not have a national daycare in the area of the site. He
explained that he is speaking with daycare providers and medical office entities. Chirpich added
that lending is starting to percolate. Mr. Lux explained that it is still tough to get ahold of funding
and interest rates are still 2% higher than they should be. In the meantime, they are looking into
other financing platforms.
Deneen mentioned on the previous plan, there was a gym that had been identified. She asked if it
was still a part of the current plan. Mr. Lux replied that it was not a part of the new plan.
Deneen asked how the project's timeline would be impacted since Alatus has one project ahead of
the City’s project. Mr. Lux replied that their financial partner decides which project goes next.
Chirpich added that the City may need some more time if they are going to pivot significantly from
commercial and prepare a Comprehensive Plan amendment.
James asked when the item would come before the EDA again. Forney replied that the site plan
would be presented to the EDA in December. James suggested that the EDA discuss the bonds
during this meeting, before getting into the details of the site plan.
Buesgens expressed her appreciation for the comments and explained that patience is part of the
process. She added that she looks forward to seeing the revised plan. Mr. Corwin explained that
since they are able to pivot and use phasing, it allows more options on how to move forward. It is
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the site.
James mentioned that she went to the Housing Forum at Metro Cities, and they had speakers from
all of the community developments in the metro area. Nothing is getting built because of the
climate. She agreed that the phasing delay could be helpful with the City.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Buesgens, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-28,
there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Buesgens, to approve Resolution No. 2025-28, a Resolution of
the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority, authorizing execution of a second amended
and restated tax increment pledge agreement with the City of Columbia Heights relating to taxable
general obligation tax increment refunding bonds, series 2026a. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED TAX INCREMENT PLEDGE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RELATING TO TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2026A
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority (the “Authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) has estab lished, and the Authority
administers, the Alatus TIF District (the “TIF District”), a redevelopment district within the Downtown
Central Business Redevelopment Project (the “Redevelopment Project”) within the City, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1794, as amended (the “TIF Act”), and adopted a
tax increment financing plan for the TIF District (the “TIF Plan”).
1.02. Pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 469.178, subdivision 5 of the TIF Act and
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended (the “Municipal Debt Act”), including Section 475.61,
subdivision 6, the City issued its Taxable General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds, Series
2021A (the “Series 2021A Bond”), dated July 29, 2021, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$5,935,000, to pay all or a portion of the public redevelopment costs incurred or to be incurred within
the Redevelopment Project as identified in the TIF Plan, including but not limited to a bridge loan
provided to Alatus Columbia Heights II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Developer”), for
land acquisition, demolition, and related costs (the “Project Costs”), and the Developer agreed to pay
the City’s financing and other related costs related to issuing the Series 2021A Bond.
1.03. The City and the Authority entered into a Tax Increment Pledge Agreement, dated July 29,
2021 (the “Original Pledge Agreement”), relating to the payment of principal of and interest on the
Series 2021A Bond and providing for the pledge of tax increment revenues generated from the TIF 17
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District to secure the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2021A Bond.
1.04. Prior to the maturity of the Series 2021A Bond, the City determined it to be necessary to
provide additional temporary financing for the Project Costs and to issue an additional series of
temporary bonds for such purpose.
1.05. Pursuant to the authority conferred by the TIF Act, including Section 469.178, subdivision
5, and the Municipal Debt Act, including Sections 475.61, subdivision 6, and 475.67, subdivision 3, and
a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City on November 27, 2023, the City issued its Taxable
General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2023A (the “Series 2023A
Bond”), in the original aggregate principal amount of $6,615,000, to refund the Series 2021A Bond
prior to maturity and provide additional temporary financing for the Project Costs.
1.06. In connection with the issuance of the Series 2023A Bond, the City and the Authority
entered into the Amended and Restated Tax Increment Pledge Agreement, dated December 14, 2023
(the “First Amended Agreement”), which amended and restated the Original Agreement, providing for
the pledge of tax increment revenues generated from the TIF District to secure the payment of
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2023A Bond.
1.07. The Series 2023A Bond matures on February 1, 2026, and is payable on such date from tax
increments resulting in increases in the taxable value of real property in the TIF District and/or from
proceeds of permanent bonds to be issued by the City prior to such maturity.
1.08. The City has determined the need to issue permanent bonds to refinance the Series
2023A Bond, thereby providing permanent financing for the Project Costs. To that end, at an upcoming
meeting of the City Council of the City, but in no event later than February 1, 2026, the City Council will
consider a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the City’s Taxable General Obligation Tax
Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A (the “Bonds”), in the maximum aggregate principal amount
sufficient to pay: (i) the principal of, interest on, and premium, if any, on the Series 2023A Bond on the
redemption date thereof, (ii) interest on the Bonds for a period not exceeding three years from their
date of issue or such other maximum period under the Municipal Debt Act, and (iii) costs of issuance,
pursuant to the TIF Act, including Section 469.178, subdivision 5, and the Municipal Debt Act, including
Section 475.67, subdivision 3. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to refund the Series 2023A Bond
prior to maturity and provide permanent financing for the Project Costs.
1.09. There has been presented to the Board a Second Amended and Restated Tax Increment
Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge Agreement”) between the Authority and the City, which amends and
restates the Original Pledge Agreement, as amended and restated by the First Amended Pledge
Agreement, relating to the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and providing for the pledge
of tax increment revenues generated from the TIF District to secure the payment of principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds.
Section 2. Approval.
2.01. The Board hereby approves the pledge to the City of tax increment revenues attributable 18
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to the TIF District for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds.
2.02. The President and Executive Director of the Authority are hereby authorized to execute
and deliver the Pledge Agreement substantially in the form on file with the Board, providing for the
pledge of tax increment derived from property in the TIF Distr ict for the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on the Bond.
2.03. This resolution shall be effective as of the date hereof.
Approved this 10th day of November, 2025, by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 10th of November 2025
Offered by: Amáda Márquez-Simula
Seconded by: Connie Buesgens
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Acting Secretary
Szurek mentioned that the City needs to do something about people who dump furniture in their front
yards. Forney replied that he would reach out to the code enforcement officer to address the issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 pm. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
Emilie Voight, Acting Secretary
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Resolution 2025-29
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement 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 September 2025 have been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be acceptable as to both form
and accuracy; and
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 1st day of December 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Title: President
Attest:
Title: Secretary
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DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 204241
23.16 24893894608/15/25COMCAST081525 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
23.16 Total For Check 204241
Check 204267
13.85 99288737307/31/25POPP.COM INC073125 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
13.85 Total For Check 204267
Check 204275
225.00 6138508/19/25SECURITY CONTROL SYSTEMS INCALARM & FIRE PANEL RESET-VAN BUREN RAMP228.6317.44000
225.00 Total For Check 204275
Check 204279
262.50 3087708/14/25TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCEDA MINUTES 080425204.6314.43050
262.50 Total For Check 204279
Check 204311
300.00 10252708/11/25EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCMEDTRONIC SITE TAX INCREMENT CALCULATION204.6314.43050
300.00 Total For Check 204311
Check 204322
312.00 361115707/31/25KUTAK ROCK LLPEDA LEGAL REVIEW HABITAT HUMANITY LOAN204.6314.43050
120.00 361419608/31/25KUTAK ROCK LLPEDA TC HAB FOR HUMANITY LOAN REVISIONS204.6314.43050
528.00 361418908/31/25KUTAK ROCK LLPGENERAL EDA LEGAL SERVICES204.6314.43050
960.00 Total For Check 204322
Check 204389
27.00 18875507/18/25KENNEDY & GRAVENCL205-00085 4243 5TH ST 204.6314.43045
27.00 Total For Check 204389
Check 204413
13.51 99289085408/31/25POPP.COM INC083125 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
42.89 99288992908/26/25POPP.COM INC082625 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
56.40 Total For Check 204413
Check 204429
693.26 121307583909/08/25XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
693.26 Total For Check 204429
Check 204447
23.16 25147465609/15/25COMCAST091525 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
23.16 Total For Check 204447
Check 204489
245.25 3102209/12/25TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCEDA MINUTES 090225204.6314.43050
245.25 Total For Check 204489
Check 2410
55.85 16-13436-7323908/13/25EBAYDVR FOR FACADE JACKSON HEWIT408.6411.42010
55.85 Total For Check 2410
Check 2470
101,593.12 09242509/24/25LAND TITLE INC.4510 TAYLOR STREET NE408.6414.45110
101,593.12 Total For Check 2470 21
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DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
1,911.32 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
918.26 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
101,648.97 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Fund Totals:
101,593.12 4510 TAYLOR STREET NE408.6414.45110
55.85 DVR FOR FACADE JACKSON HEWIT408.6411.42010
225.00 ALARM & FIRE PANEL RESET-VAN BUREN RAMP228.6317.44000
693.26 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
46.32 081525 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
70.25 083125 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
1,767.75 MEDTRONIC SITE TAX INCREMENT CALCULATION204.6314.43050
27.00 CL205-00085 4243 5TH ST 204.6314.43045
--- TOTALS BY GL DISTRIBUTION ---
104,478.55 Total For All Funds:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
PERSONNEL SERVICES
80.16 37,147.55 150,052.45 16,609.78 0.00 187,200.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010
79.15 2,919.60 11,080.40 1,186.89 0.00 14,000.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210
78.55 3,067.41 11,232.59 1,242.22 0.00 14,300.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220
47.42 12,882.88 11,617.12 1,279.92 0.00 24,500.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300
77.57 156.98 543.02 58.12 0.00 700.00 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM204.6314.41510
0.00 9,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,400.00 COLA ALLOWANCE204.6314.41810
73.78 65,574.42 184,525.58 20,376.93 0.00 250,100.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
96.19 7.63 192.37 156.15 0.00 200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
80.42 39.17 160.83 0.00 0.00 200.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT204.6314.42010
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES204.6314.42171
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 FOOD SUPPLIES204.6314.42175
44.15 446.80 353.20 156.15 0.00 800.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,966.80)2,966.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 ATTORNEY FEES-OTHER204.6314.43045
172.95 (6,492.75)15,392.75 245.25 0.00 8,900.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050
61.31 1,625.00 2,575.00 0.00 0.00 4,200.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105
114.29 (128.61)549.78 0.00 478.83 900.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210
70.83 233.36 566.64 0.00 0.00 800.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220
77.10 68.69 231.31 23.16 0.00 300.00 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS204.6314.43250
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43310
50.00 750.00 750.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43320
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING204.6314.43500
75.00 874.97 2,625.03 291.67 0.00 3,500.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE204.6314.43600
0.00 400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES204.6314.44000
594.97 (5,444.70)1,988.18 0.00 4,556.52 1,100.00 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS204.6314.44030
75.00 2,374.97 7,125.03 791.67 0.00 9,500.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040
100.00 (250.00)250.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES204.6314.44300
57.86 295.00 405.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP204.6314.44330
0.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 COMMISSION & BOARDS204.6314.44380
122.61 (7,460.87)35,425.52 1,601.75 5,035.35 33,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
65.74 8,600.03 16,499.97 1,833.33 0.00 25,100.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100
65.74 8,600.03 16,499.97 1,833.33 0.00 25,100.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
78.27 67,160.38 236,804.27 23,968.16 5,035.35 309,000.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
78.27 67,160.38 236,804.27 23,968.16 5,035.35 309,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
78.27 67,160.38 236,804.27 23,968.16 5,035.35 309,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
78.27 (67,160.38)(236,804.27)(23,968.16)(5,035.35)(309,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
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User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
SUPPLIES
6.60 1,401.05 98.95 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OTHER TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT228.6317.42012
6.60 1,401.05 98.95 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (4,276.73)4,276.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.228.6317.43050
75.00 925.03 2,774.97 308.33 0.00 3,700.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600
73.17 563.34 1,536.66 0.00 0.00 2,100.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800
49.74 6,734.88 6,665.12 693.26 0.00 13,400.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
51.50 17,073.61 17,512.09 0.00 614.30 35,200.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000
137.10 (742.00)2,742.00 1,155.00 0.00 2,000.00 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES228.6317.44020
0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 TAXES & LICENSES228.6317.44390
63.93 20,378.13 35,507.57 2,156.59 614.30 56,500.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
62.45 21,779.18 35,606.52 2,156.59 614.30 58,000.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
62.45 21,779.18 35,606.52 2,156.59 614.30 58,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
62.45 (21,779.18)(35,606.52)(2,156.59)(614.30)(58,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
62.45 21,779.18 35,606.52 2,156.59 614.30 58,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
66.65 3,335.28 5,364.72 0.00 1,300.00 10,000.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
73.00 121,478.06 328,521.94 0.00 0.00 450,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS372.7000.44600
72.87 124,813.34 333,886.66 0.00 1,300.00 460,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 0.00 145,000.00 0.00 0.00 145,000.00 PRINCIPAL372.7000.46010
100.05 (25.00)45,925.00 0.00 0.00 45,900.00 INTEREST372.7000.46110
111.67 (175.00)475.00 0.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES372.7000.46200
100.10 (200.00)191,400.00 0.00 1,200.00 192,400.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
80.90 124,613.34 525,286.66 0.00 2,500.00 652,400.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
80.90 124,613.34 525,286.66 0.00 2,500.00 652,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
80.90 (124,613.34)(525,286.66)0.00 (2,500.00)(652,400.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
80.90 124,613.34 525,286.66 0.00 2,500.00 652,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6):
26
Item 3.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/10Page:10/15/2025 01:08 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,289.72)689.72 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
100.00 (43,629.30)43,629.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS375.7000.44600
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 44,919.02 (44,319.02)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND:
27
Item 3.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/10Page:10/15/2025 01:08 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 2,166.44 (1,566.44)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4:
28
Item 3.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/10Page:10/15/2025 01:08 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,646.02)1,046.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
100.00 (448,892.81)448,892.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS392.7000.44600
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 450,538.83 (449,938.83)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV:
29
Item 3.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 8/10Page:10/15/2025 01:08 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,271.02)671.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
100.00 (1,271.02)671.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
0.00 346,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 346,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TO BONDS393.7000.47160
0.00 346,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 346,000.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
0.37 344,728.98 671.02 0.00 600.00 346,000.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
0.37 344,728.98 671.02 0.00 600.00 346,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.37 (344,728.98)(671.02)0.00 (600.00)(346,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
0.37 344,728.98 671.02 0.00 600.00 346,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL:
30
Item 3.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 9/10Page:10/15/2025 01:08 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (57.60)57.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6314.43050
100.00 (1,011.25)1,011.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES408.6314.44300
100.00 (35,000.00)35,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6314.44600
100.00 (36,068.85)36,068.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (36,068.85)36,068.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
SUPPLIES
100.00 (55.85)55.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT408.6411.42010
100.00 (55.85)55.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (21,637.94)21,637.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600
100.00 (21,637.94)21,637.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (21,693.79)21,693.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (77.30)77.30 (53.24)0.00 0.00 TAXES & LICENSES408.6414.44390
0.00 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6414.44600
0.04 199,922.70 77.30 (53.24)0.00 200,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
85.00 30,000.00 101,593.12 101,593.12 68,406.88 200,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110
85.00 30,000.00 101,593.12 101,593.12 68,406.88 200,000.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
42.52 229,922.70 101,670.42 101,539.88 68,406.88 400,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
56.96 172,160.06 159,433.06 101,539.88 68,406.88 400,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
56.96 (172,160.06)(159,433.06)(101,539.88)(68,406.88)(400,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
56.96 172,160.06 159,433.06 101,539.88 68,406.88 400,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD:
100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
31
Item 3.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 10/10Page:10/15/2025 01:08 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
09/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
09/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
86.81 (232,817.65)(1,453,625.82)(127,664.63)(78,956.53)(1,765,400.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
86.81 232,817.65 1,453,625.82 127,664.63 78,956.53 1,765,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
32
Item 3.
Resolution 2025-30
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement 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 October 2025 have been reviewed by the EDA
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be acceptable as to both form
and accuracy; and
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 1st day of December 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Title: President
Attest:
Title: Secretary
33
Item 4.
AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/2Page:11/13/2025 02:38 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 204500
197.25 V0525-16605/15/25ADVANTAGE SIGNS & GRAPHICS INCCOROPLAST SIGNS - BEE LAWN PROJ EDA408.6314.44300
197.25 Total For Check 204500
Check 204549
1,155.00 15-VB09/12/25RTD POWER WASHING, INCSWEEPING - VANBUREN RAMP 228.6317.44020
1,155.00 Total For Check 204549
Check 204590
295.00 10281709/15/25EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCMEDTRONIC TIF DISCUSSIONS 0825204.0000.22825
295.00 Total For Check 204590
Check 204662
30,000.00 2025100810/08/25BARACK REALTY LLCFIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT PAYMENT 700 40TH408.6418.44600
30,000.00 Total For Check 204662
Check 204691
72.00 362865509/30/25KUTAK ROCK LLPEDA TC HAB FOR HUMANITY LOAN REVIEW204.6314.43050
72.00 Total For Check 204691
Check 204716
42.43 99289332009/26/25POPP.COM INC092625 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
13.56 99289422809/30/25POPP.COM INC093025 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
55.99 Total For Check 204716
Check 204798
1,155.00 16-VB10/10/25RTD POWER WASHING, INCSWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP228.6317.44000
1,155.00 Total For Check 204798
Check 204814
635.94 122053329610/07/25XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
635.94 Total For Check 204814
Check 204842
500.00 10354010/17/25EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC2016A HUSET TIF REVENUE BONDS372.7000.46200
500.00 Total For Check 204842
Check 204855
480.00 364146810/20/25KUTAK ROCK LLPEDA PURCHASE OF 4510 TAYLOR ST204.6314.43050
480.00 Total For Check 204855
Check 2451
250.00 2025-14609/22/25NINENORTHSPAAR KEY COMMUNITIES FILMING 091625204.6314.44300
250.00 Total For Check 2451
Check 2472
156.15 111-9480623-814104609/08/25AMAZON.COMOFFICE & SPAAR EVENT SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
160.83 111-2812911-898663708/28/25AMAZON.COMDVR SECURITY LOCKBOX204.6314.42010
316.98 Total For Check 2472
34
Item 4.
AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/2Page:11/13/2025 02:38 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
1,469.97 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
2,945.94 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
500.00 Fund 372 HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
30,197.25 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Fund Totals:
30,000.00 FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT PAYMENT 700 40TH408.6418.44600
197.25 COROPLAST SIGNS - BEE LAWN PROJ EDA408.6314.44300
500.00 2016A HUSET TIF REVENUE BONDS372.7000.46200
1,155.00 SWEEPING - VANBUREN RAMP 228.6317.44020
1,155.00 SWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP228.6317.44000
635.94 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
250.00 SPAAR KEY COMMUNITIES FILMING 091625204.6314.44300
55.99 092625 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
552.00 EDA TC HAB FOR HUMANITY LOAN REVIEW204.6314.43050
160.83 DVR SECURITY LOCKBOX204.6314.42010
156.15 OFFICE & SPAAR EVENT SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
295.00 MEDTRONIC TIF DISCUSSIONS 0825204.0000.22825
--- TOTALS BY GL DISTRIBUTION ---
35,113.16 Total For All Funds:
35
Item 4.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
PERSONNEL SERVICES
93.29 12,556.05 174,643.95 24,591.50 0.00 187,200.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010
91.90 1,134.08 12,865.92 1,785.52 0.00 14,000.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210
91.46 1,220.86 13,079.14 1,846.55 0.00 14,300.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220
52.65 11,601.17 12,898.83 1,281.71 0.00 24,500.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300
89.87 70.93 629.07 86.05 0.00 700.00 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM204.6314.41510
0.00 9,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,400.00 COLA ALLOWANCE204.6314.41810
85.61 35,983.09 214,116.91 29,591.33 0.00 250,100.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
96.19 7.63 192.37 0.00 0.00 200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
80.42 39.17 160.83 0.00 0.00 200.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT204.6314.42010
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES204.6314.42171
263.50 (326.99)526.99 0.00 0.00 200.00 FOOD SUPPLIES204.6314.42175
110.02 (80.19)880.19 0.00 0.00 800.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,966.80)2,966.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 ATTORNEY FEES-OTHER204.6314.43045
236.89 (12,183.00)21,083.00 5,618.25 0.00 8,900.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050
61.31 1,625.00 2,575.00 0.00 0.00 4,200.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105
120.51 (184.60)605.77 0.00 478.83 900.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210
146.36 (370.90)1,170.90 0.00 0.00 800.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220
84.82 45.53 254.47 23.16 0.00 300.00 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS204.6314.43250
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43310
50.00 750.00 750.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43320
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING204.6314.43500
83.33 583.30 2,916.70 291.67 0.00 3,500.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE204.6314.43600
0.00 400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES204.6314.44000
594.97 (5,444.70)3,507.02 0.00 3,037.68 1,100.00 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS204.6314.44030
83.33 1,583.30 7,916.70 791.67 0.00 9,500.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040
100.00 (250.00)250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES204.6314.44300
57.86 295.00 405.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP204.6314.44330
0.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 COMMISSION & BOARDS204.6314.44380
145.21 (14,917.87)44,401.36 6,724.75 3,516.51 33,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
73.04 6,766.70 18,333.30 1,833.33 0.00 25,100.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100
73.04 6,766.70 18,333.30 1,833.33 0.00 25,100.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
91.02 27,751.73 277,731.76 38,149.41 3,516.51 309,000.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
91.02 27,751.73 277,731.76 38,149.41 3,516.51 309,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
91.02 27,751.73 277,731.76 38,149.41 3,516.51 309,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION:
36
Item 4.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
91.02 (27,751.73)(277,731.76)(38,149.41)(3,516.51)(309,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
37
Item 4.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
SUPPLIES
6.60 1,401.05 98.95 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OTHER TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT228.6317.42012
6.60 1,401.05 98.95 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (4,276.73)4,276.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.228.6317.43050
83.33 616.70 3,083.30 308.33 0.00 3,700.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600
86.13 291.35 1,808.65 271.99 0.00 2,100.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800
54.49 6,098.94 7,301.06 635.94 0.00 13,400.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
54.78 15,918.61 18,667.09 1,155.00 614.30 35,200.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000
137.10 (742.00)2,742.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES228.6317.44020
0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 TAXES & LICENSES228.6317.44390
68.13 18,006.87 37,878.83 2,371.26 614.30 56,500.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
66.54 19,407.92 37,977.78 2,371.26 614.30 58,000.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
66.54 19,407.92 37,977.78 2,371.26 614.30 58,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
66.54 (19,407.92)(37,977.78)(2,371.26)(614.30)(58,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
66.54 19,407.92 37,977.78 2,371.26 614.30 58,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING:
38
Item 4.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
66.65 3,335.28 5,364.72 0.00 1,300.00 10,000.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
73.00 121,478.06 328,521.94 0.00 0.00 450,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS372.7000.44600
72.87 124,813.34 333,886.66 0.00 1,300.00 460,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 0.00 145,000.00 0.00 0.00 145,000.00 PRINCIPAL372.7000.46010
100.05 (25.00)45,925.00 0.00 0.00 45,900.00 INTEREST372.7000.46110
111.67 (175.00)975.00 500.00 700.00 1,500.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES372.7000.46200
100.10 (200.00)191,900.00 500.00 700.00 192,400.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
80.90 124,613.34 525,786.66 500.00 2,000.00 652,400.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
80.90 124,613.34 525,786.66 500.00 2,000.00 652,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
80.90 (124,613.34)(525,786.66)(500.00)(2,000.00)(652,400.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
80.90 124,613.34 525,786.66 500.00 2,000.00 652,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6):
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,289.72)689.72 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
100.00 (43,629.30)43,629.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS375.7000.44600
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 44,919.02 (44,319.02)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (44,919.02)44,319.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND:
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 2,166.44 (1,566.44)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (2,166.44)1,566.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4:
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,646.02)1,046.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
100.00 (448,892.81)448,892.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS392.7000.44600
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 450,538.83 (449,938.83)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (450,538.83)449,938.83 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV:
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 8/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
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YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,271.02)671.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
100.00 (1,271.02)671.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
0.00 346,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 346,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TO BONDS393.7000.47160
0.00 346,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 346,000.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
0.37 344,728.98 671.02 0.00 600.00 346,000.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
0.37 344,728.98 671.02 0.00 600.00 346,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.37 (344,728.98)(671.02)0.00 (600.00)(346,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
0.37 344,728.98 671.02 0.00 600.00 346,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL:
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 9/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (57.60)57.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6314.43050
100.00 (1,011.25)1,011.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES408.6314.44300
100.00 (35,000.00)35,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6314.44600
100.00 (36,068.85)36,068.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (36,068.85)36,068.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
SUPPLIES
100.00 (55.85)55.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT408.6411.42010
100.00 (55.85)55.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (21,637.94)21,637.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600
100.00 (21,637.94)21,637.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (21,693.79)21,693.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (77.30)77.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES & LICENSES408.6414.44390
0.00 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6414.44600
0.04 199,922.70 77.30 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
85.00 30,000.00 101,593.12 0.00 68,406.88 200,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110
85.00 30,000.00 101,593.12 0.00 68,406.88 200,000.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
42.52 229,922.70 101,670.42 0.00 68,406.88 400,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
56.96 172,160.06 159,433.06 0.00 68,406.88 400,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
56.96 (172,160.06)(159,433.06)0.00 (68,406.88)(400,000.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
56.96 172,160.06 159,433.06 0.00 68,406.88 400,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD:
100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 10/10Page:11/13/2025 02:37 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2025
% BDGT
USED
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YTD BALANCE
10/31/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
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10/31/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
89.18 (191,037.74)(1,497,424.57)(41,020.67)(76,937.69)(1,765,400.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
89.18 191,037.74 1,497,424.57 41,020.67 76,937.69 1,765,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
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Item 4.
ITEM: EDA 2025 End of Year Review.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: CD Staff, 11/25/2025
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:
Staff have prepared 2025 year-in-review summaries of EDA programs and activities, as well as a recap of the
focus areas identified in the EDA’s February discussion of priorities and goals.
Façade Improvement Grant Program:
- Applications: 5 applications were received in 2025, and 4 were approved, for a total of $14,672
approved out of a total program budget of $80,000.
- Disbursements: 2 grants were disbursed, for a total of $7,524.
- Pending: 1 grantee has completed project improvements and is preparing financial documents for
disbursement.
- In addition, 4 grantees from program year 2024 finished their project improvements and received their
approved disbursements, totaling $17,036.
Fire Suppression Grant Program:
- Applications: 2 applications were received in 2025, and 2 were approved, for a total of $80,000
approved out of a total program budget of $100,000.
- Disbursements: 1 grant was disbursed, for a total of $30,000.
Home Energy Squad (in partnership with ICF and Xcel Energy): In 2025, through mid-November, the Home
Energy Squad conducted 24 energy audits with an additional 7 audits scheduled through the end of December.
This makes for a total of 31 visits in 2025. This year, Excel and ICF authorized 50%-off reduced price rates for
all Columbia Heights audits without the need for a City rate buy-down. Since the EDA no longer needed to buy
down the HES visits to achieve the reduced price, no City funds were expended toward the program in 2025.
Property Transactions:
- Transfer: 960 40th Ave NE transferred from the EDA to the City
- Loan: the EDA provided a $35,000 loan to cover the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity construction
financing gap for the new home at 4243 5th St NE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 12/01/2025
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City of Columbia Heights - EDA Letter Page 2
- Purchase: 4510 Taylor St NE (through Commercial Revitalization program)
Miscellaneous:
- Applied for and received $75,000 in grant funds for affordable housing from the Minnesota Housing
(MHFA) Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program.
- Approved Alatus’ refinancing of the Ratio apartment project.
- Awarded local salon Hairatage the 2025 Outstanding Business of the Year Award, after 15 years – and
counting – of business in Columbia Heights.
- Established ongoing funding for increased EDA and HRA levy funds.
- Created the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program,
scheduled to launch in January 2026.
- EDA Commissioners and City staff volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity work day at 4243 5th St NE.
- Applied for and received a St Paul Area Association of REALTORS (SPAAR) grant for $5,500, and used a
portion of these funds to host an English-Spanish local homeownership resource night.
- Conducted 10 English-Spanish business outreach visits.
- Planted bee lawns on four EDA-owned parcels and installed signage explaining the bee lawn initiative.
Recap from 2025 EDA Goal Setting, with achievement updates in italics:
1. Central Ave
a. In alignment with City Council citywide goals for public art, develop and launch a Central
Business District public art program.
b. Facilitate placemaking along and near Central Avenue, taking into consideration existing
program-based opportunities and upcoming MnDOT-led street redevelopment.
i. In 2025, the EDA amended the Façade Improvement Grant Program to allow businesses
in the Central Business District to access up to $10,000 in façade grants, including for
public alley-facing improvements.
ii. In 2025, the City audited and replaced signage at the City’s surface parking lot.
iii. In 2025, the EDA planted bee lawns on three EDA-owned sites on Central Avenue.
2. Business
a. Create initiatives to increase the City’s interactions with and promotion of the local business
community.
i. In 2025, Community Development staff collaborated with the City’s Multicultural Liaison
to conduct 10 business outreach visits to local Spanish-speaking businesses.
b. Update City grant programs to ensure they provide beneficial and valuable support to
businesses.
i. In 2025, the EDA amended its existing grant programs to increase the amounts available
for businesses and to relax restrictions, thereby promoting more usage of the programs.
2. Neighborhood/Housing
a. Review, revise, and continue to administer the EDA’s Commercial Revitalization Program to
address substandard and non-conforming housing stock.
i. In 2025, the EDA revised the Commercial Revitalization Program to enable the
Commission to target blighted and substandard single-family homes in residential
districts as well as in commercial districts. Subsequently, the EDA purchased the blighted
home at 4510 Taylor St and is preparing the site for residential redevelopment.
b. Establish and implement an allocation plan for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
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City of Columbia Heights - EDA Letter Page 3
i. In 2025, the EDA established a Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Loan Program
and allocated Local Housing Trust Fund resources to these loans, while also setting aside
funds for larger scale affordable housing redevelopment programs.
ii. In 2025, the City was awarded a $75,000 grant from Minnesota Housing for local
affordable housing initiatives, to be administered through the Trust Fund.
4. “Big Sites”
a. Advance redevelopment of EDA-owned properties.
b. Promote and champion opportunities for major local redevelopment sites.
i. Marketing
ii. Outreach to developers
iii. Track progress in 2025
1. In 2025, the Medtronic / Lincoln Avenue Communities / 800 53rd Ave NE
redevelopment project completed its comprehensive plan amendment and
received base approval for its preliminary entitlements.
2. In 2025, the City and the EDA conducted two loan modifications and pledged for
the reissuance of bonds for the Rainbow / Alatus / 4300 Central Ave NE site.
3. In 2025, the City provided a letter of support to Minnesota Housing for one of the
developers pre-selected by Anoka County for redevelopment of the Royce Place /
1515 44th Ave NE site.
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Item 5.
ITEM: 4300 Central Site Plan Discussion.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: CD Director, 11/10/2025
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:
As the City continues to partner with the residential developer Alatus on the redevelopment of the 4300
Central site, staff and the developer are preparing for the next phase of the project heading into 2026. With
the grocery store no longer being pursued, Alatus intends to meet with the EDA to review revised site plan
concepts and discuss potential future uses and design options for the property.
Alatus will present the updated site plan concepts to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) at its
December 1st meeting. The intent of this presentation is to gather feedback from the EDA on the proposed
layout and development direction as the project continues to evolve.
As part of the development process, the City will need to amend its 2040 Comprehensive Plan to update the
vision for the 4300 Central Ave lot. The Comprehensive Plan currently designates the land use for this lot as
Commercial, with Parks/Open Space use assigned to the portion with stormwater retention. The commercial
designation does not allow for any residential use and limits the floor area ratio (FAR) to 2.0. The final concept
plan will determine the new land use designation as well as if a text amendment will also be needed. A
Comprehensive Plan amendment will take 6 to 8 months to complete. Before submitting the amendment for
approval by the Met Council, the amendment must be made available to the adjacent and affected
community for review for 60 days, the mandatory environmental review must be complete , and the City
Council must approve of the amendment. Once the amendment is submitted , the Met Council will have 60
days to review and ask for changes. The amendment must be approved before any plans can be approved for
development of the site.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 12/01/2025
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205 PARKING SPACES
FITNESS/ SPA/SAUNA
4,258 SF
LOBBY
2,475 SF
+890
+890
+892
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LEASING
1,100 SF
LOADING
1,140 SF
24'24'24'24'
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MEP
479 SF
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FUPDN
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92 PARKING SPACES
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LOBBY
1,472 SF
TRASH
770 SF
AMENITY
2,220 SF
MAIL/ PACKAGE
1,257 SF
8.5 x18 STANDARD8.5 x18 STANDARD
+892
+891
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PARK & STORAGE POND
OR UNDERGROUND
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11.19.2025#2344.084300 CENTRAL AVENUE - Columbia Heights, MI G R O U P
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29,388 SF
MEP
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LEVEL 4
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LEVEL 3
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BUILDING 2
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