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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, August 04, 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 274 897 742 351 1 and passcode qL6iP6mi. 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 July 7th, 2025 Regular EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 3)
2. Resolution 2025-17 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for June
2025. (pg. 9)
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Façade Improvement Grant Report for Juanchito Barber located at 4050 Central Ave NE.
(pg. 22)
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-18, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-18, a resolution approving the form and
substance of the Façade Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and
officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into a Façade Improvement
Grant Agreement with Juanchito Barber.
4. 4243 5th St Habitat For Humanity Gap Financing Discussion. (pg. 42)
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolutions 2025-19 and 2025-20, there being
ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2025-19, a resolution authorizing an interfund loan
for advance of funds from Tax Increment Financing University Avenue Redevelopment
District (no. C8) for costs in connection with the City-Wide Scattered Site Housing Tax
Increment Financing District.
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MOTION: Move to approve EDA Resolution 2025-20, a resolution approving loan to Twin
Cities Habitat For Humanity, Inc. and approving a loan agreement relating to a forgivable
loan and related loan documents.
5. Central Avenue Pass-through Purchase Discussion. (pg. 83)
BUSINESS UPDATES
a. NOAH Program Development
ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, July 07, 2025
5:30 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by President James
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Laurel Deneen; Lamin Dibba; Rachel James; Amáda Márquez-
Simula; Justice Spriggs
Members absent: 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 June 02, 2025.
2. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for May 2025 – Resolution No. 2025-15.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Buesgens, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All
ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2025 AND THE PAYMENT OF
THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 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 May 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
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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 7th day of July, 2025
Offered by: Amáda Márquez-Simula
Seconded by: Connie Buesgens
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Façade Improvement Grant Report for T5 Columbia Heights LLC (Take 5) located at 5126 Central
Ave NE.
Voight reported that the report pertains to the 2025 Façade Improvement Grant application for
5126 Central Ave NE. This building was formerly occupied by the Tanum Auto Shop. The new
tenant is T5 Columbia Heights LLC, a Take 5 quick lube oil change service. The new tenant is
completing substantial renovations to the entire property and is applying for grant funds to paint
the new exterior siding that will be installed on the office portion of the structure .
Voight stated the applicant was able to receive two bids for the exterio r painting, amounting to
$10,000 (Color Works Painting & Decorating) and $14,000 (CMC Construction). This sets them up
for a grant amount of $5,000. Community Development staff recommend funding this project in
full as the tenants are making an effort to renovate the entirety of the existing structure not solely
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to make it more functional, but also to improve its curb appeal from Central Ave.
Voight noted that, thus far in 2025, the EDA has approved two Façade Improvement Grant
applications for a total of $6,749.25 approved, with an additional $5,000.00 being requested at this
meeting. This leaves $68,250.75 in Façade Improvement Grant funds remaining from the initial
annual budget of $80,000.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Márquez-Simula asked if there would be a new sign. Voight pointed out where signage would be on
a graphic of the proposed design. The applicant is not asking for funding for the signs. She added
that she has not looked at the sign permits to see about new signage. Forney mentioned that the
applicant would be changing the signs to be similar to the other chain stores.
Buesgens asked if there was a section being added to the back of the building. Chirpich replied that
they reconfigured and added garage doors.
Buesgens asked if the applicant would be making improvements to the landscaping. Voight replied
that they would be.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Buesgens, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-16, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Deneen, to approve Resolution No. 2025-16, a Resolution of the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority, approving the form and substance of the Façade
Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary
to enter the authority into a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with T5 Columbia Heights LLC
(Take 5). All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE
AUTHORITY INTO A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH T5 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LLC
(TAKE 5)
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement 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 property owners and/or tenants for the purposes
of revitalizing existing storefronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and
decreasing criminal activity along Central Avenue Northeast and in the City’s Business districts, 5
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pursuant to a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring
program by placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for
the purposes of improving public safety in and around the Central Business District; 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 T5 Columbia Heights LLC (Take 5).
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
Adopted this 7th day of July, 2025
Offered by: Justice Spriggs
Seconded by: Laurel Deneen
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS UPDATES
a. Art & Info Fair
Voight updated the Commission about the Art & Info Fair. She showed responses from
community members regarding where they would like to see art in the City.
Buesgens asked if the City would have an Art Commission. Forney replied that Voight is working
on that and researching what other cities are doing in the realm of public art. He added that
they would bring the item to a future Council work session.
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Dibba asked if there were particular areas that community members identified as wanting art.
Voight replied that many people suggested art along Central Avenue and in parks.
Deneen asked if staff had thought about doing a program with the high school art classes where
they could paint on utility boxes. Voight replied that she has not looked into that. She added
that throughout her research on what other cities are doing, she has not seen cities
collaborating with high schools. She mentioned she has seen a lot of cities have painted utility
boxes or storm drains.
Buesgens mentioned that there is a city that puts poetry on the sidewalks. She suggested that
the Public Works Department look into which sidewalks would be a good candidate, since
sidewalks and roads are getting redone.
b. Other Updates
James asked if staff were still working on the business directory information. Forney replied
that the Community Development Department intern was working on the project and has a
collection of all of the data. Staff are determining how to use the data. Buesgens suggested
including the information in a welcome packet for new residents and renters.
Buesgens expressed her concern that internet service workers are not putting out cones around
their vehicles while working in neighborhoods.
Dibba asked if there was an update regarding the entrepreneurship class that would be held at
Murzyn Hall. Forney replied that the County has been pushing the program, and registration is
higher than in years past already.
James mentioned that the Golden Nuts would be celebrating their one-year anniversary on July
18th. She added that the Maple Grove and Robbinsdale City Council informally challenged the
City to see which city has the best restaurants. She explained that it could be an online
campaign.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Deneen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 pm. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary
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Resolution 2025-17
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 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 June 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 4th day of August 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Title: President
Attest:
Title: Secretary
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/2Page:07/14/2025 02:56 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 203199
23.16 24136314705/15/25COMCAST051525 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
23.16 Total For Check 203199
Check 203223
2,411.19 05272505/27/25KLASH DRUMS LLCFACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT408.6411.44600
2,411.19 Total For Check 203223
Check 203237
41.88 99287937705/26/25POPP.COM INC052625 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
41.88 Total For Check 203237
Check 203244
1,172.32 11-VB04/11/25RTD POWER WASHING, INCSWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP 228.6317.44000
1,172.32 Total For Check 203244
Check 203292
1,248.00 355630704/30/25KUTAK ROCK LLPLEGAL SERVICES 022125-032225204.6314.43050
1,248.00 Total For Check 203292
Check 203397
1,600.00 15049812005/31/25REDPATH AND COMPANY LLC2024 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT204.6314.43050
1,600.00 Total For Check 203397
Check 203421
682.97 118952090106/09/25XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
682.97 Total For Check 203421
Check 203438
590.00 10165206/11/25EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCTIF CONSULT 40TH & CENTRAL204.6314.43050
200.00 10165106/11/25EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCMEDTRONIC FINANCIAL ANALYSIS204.6314.43050
790.00 Total For Check 203438
Check 203455
96.00 357013105/31/25KUTAK ROCK LLP4300 CENTRAL APPROVED PROJECT COSTS TIF204.6314.43050
96.00 Total For Check 203455
Check 203472
1,155.00 12-VB05/30/25RTD POWER WASHING, INCSWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP 228.6317.44000
1,155.00 Total For Check 203472
Check 2211
98.95 111-3880003-469944804/29/25AMAZON.COMCYBERPOWER EC750G BATTERY BACKUP228.6317.42012
98.95 Total For Check 2211
Check 2271
1,131,200.00 06272506/27/25STATE OF MINNESOTA MMBLINCOLN PROPERTIES - APPLICATION A204.0000.22000
1,131,200.00 Total For Check 2271
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/2Page:07/14/2025 02:56 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
1,134,999.04 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
3,109.24 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
2,411.19 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Fund Totals:
2,411.19 FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT408.6411.44600
2,327.32 SWEEPING - VAN BUREN RAMP 228.6317.44000
682.97 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
98.95 CYBERPOWER EC750G BATTERY BACKUP228.6317.42012
23.16 051525 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
41.88 052625 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
3,734.00 TIF CONSULT 40TH & CENTRAL204.6314.43050
1,131,200.00 LINCOLN PROPERTIES - APPLICATION A204.0000.22000
--- TOTALS BY GL DISTRIBUTION ---
1,140,519.47 Total For All Funds:
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REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/10Page:07/14/2025 02:56 PM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
0.00 298,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 298,000.00 EDA CURRENT AD VALOREM204.0000.31011
0.00 77,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 77,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX204.0000.31014
0.00 375,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 375,000.00 TAXES
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
100.00 (30.00)30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES204.0000.34112
100.00 (30.00)30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHARGES FOR SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS204.0000.36210
0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS
0.01 376,970.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 377,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.01 376,970.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 377,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
PERSONNEL SERVICES
53.70 86,667.77 100,532.23 16,307.41 0.00 187,200.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010
53.88 6,457.07 7,542.93 1,164.22 0.00 14,000.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210
52.65 6,770.67 7,529.33 1,219.43 0.00 14,300.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220
31.73 16,726.18 7,773.82 1,281.69 0.00 24,500.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300
52.82 330.24 369.76 57.07 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
49.48 126,351.93 123,748.07 20,029.82 0.00 250,100.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
18.11 163.78 36.22 0.00 0.00 200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
0.00 200.00 0.00 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
4.53 763.78 36.22 0.00 0.00 800.00 SUPPLIES
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (673.80)673.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 ATTORNEY FEES-OTHER204.6314.43045
145.89 (4,084.25)11,809.25 1,000.75 1,175.00 8,900.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050
59.17 1,715.00 2,485.00 720.00 0.00 4,200.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105
95.60 39.57 381.60 0.00 478.83 900.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210
70.83 233.36 566.64 284.28 0.00 800.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220
51.84 144.47 155.53 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
50.00 1,749.98 1,750.02 291.67 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 12
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User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Expenditures
50.00 4,749.98 4,750.02 791.67 0.00 9,500.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040
4.29 670.00 30.00 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
95.61 1,449.61 25,340.04 3,111.53 6,210.35 33,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
43.82 14,100.02 10,999.98 1,833.33 0.00 25,100.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100
43.82 14,100.02 10,999.98 1,833.33 0.00 25,100.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
53.83 142,665.34 160,124.31 24,974.68 6,210.35 309,000.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
53.83 142,665.34 160,124.31 24,974.68 6,210.35 309,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
244.57 234,304.66 (160,094.31)(24,974.68)(6,210.35)68,000.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
53.83 142,665.34 160,124.31 24,974.68 6,210.35 309,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.01 376,970.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 377,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION:
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User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
50.00 29,000.02 28,999.98 4,833.33 0.00 58,000.00 TRANSFER IN-SPECIAL PROJ REV228.0000.39247
50.00 29,000.02 28,999.98 4,833.33 0.00 58,000.00 TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
50.00 29,000.02 28,999.98 4,833.33 0.00 58,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
50.00 29,000.02 28,999.98 4,833.33 0.00 58,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
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 (2,776.73)2,776.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.228.6317.43050
50.00 1,850.02 1,849.98 308.33 0.00 3,700.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600
48.34 1,084.87 1,015.13 0.00 0.00 2,100.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800
34.55 8,770.90 4,629.10 682.97 0.00 13,400.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
50.86 17,298.61 17,287.09 1,155.00 614.30 35,200.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000
21.60 1,568.00 432.00 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
50.63 27,895.67 27,990.03 2,146.30 614.30 56,500.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
49.49 29,296.72 28,088.98 2,146.30 614.30 58,000.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
49.49 29,296.72 28,088.98 2,146.30 614.30 58,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (296.70)911.00 2,687.03 (614.30)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
49.49 29,296.72 28,088.98 2,146.30 614.30 58,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
50.00 29,000.02 28,999.98 4,833.33 0.00 58,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
0.00 880,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 880,000.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM372.0000.31010
0.00 880,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 880,000.00 TAXES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS372.0000.36210
0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 890,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 890,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 890,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 890,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
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
0.00 450,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 450,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS372.7000.44600
1.45 453,335.28 5,364.72 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
52.40 21,850.00 24,050.00 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
88.73 21,675.00 169,525.00 0.00 1,200.00 192,400.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
27.19 475,010.28 174,889.72 0.00 2,500.00 652,400.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
27.19 475,010.28 174,889.72 0.00 2,500.00 652,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
74.66 414,989.72 (174,889.72)0.00 (2,500.00)237,600.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
27.19 475,010.28 174,889.72 0.00 2,500.00 652,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 890,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 890,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6):
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
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 (1,289.72)689.72 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,289.72)689.72 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (1,289.72)689.72 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 1,289.72 (689.72)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,289.72)689.72 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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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
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:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
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 (1,646.02)1,046.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,646.02)1,046.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (1,646.02)1,046.02 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 1,646.02 (1,046.02)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,646.02)1,046.02 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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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
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:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
0.00 325,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 325,000.00 HRA CURRENT AD VALOREM408.0000.31012
0.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX408.0000.31014
0.00 425,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 425,000.00 TAXES
0.00 425,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 425,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 425,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 425,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
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 (814.00)814.00 814.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES408.6314.44300
100.00 (871.60)871.60 814.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (871.60)871.60 814.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (17,036.19)17,036.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600
100.00 (17,036.19)17,036.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (17,036.19)17,036.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (130.54)130.54 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
0.07 199,869.46 130.54 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.00 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110
0.00 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.03 399,869.46 130.54 0.00 0.00 400,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
4.51 381,961.67 18,038.33 814.00 0.00 400,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD:20
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 06/30/2025
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
06/30/2025
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
06/30/25
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2025
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
72.15 43,038.33 (18,038.33)(814.00)0.00 25,000.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
4.51 381,961.67 18,038.33 814.00 0.00 400,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 425,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 425,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
2,388.37 352,409.21 (356,084.56)(23,101.65)(11,724.65)(15,400.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
22.48 1,368,560.81 385,114.54 27,934.98 11,724.65 1,765,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
1.66 1,720,970.02 29,029.98 4,833.33 0.00 1,750,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
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Item 2.
ITEM: Façade Improvement Grant Report for Juanchito Barber located at 4050 Central Ave NE.
DEPARTMENT: Community
Development
BY/DATE: CD Coordinator, 07/22/2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity
_High Quality Public Spaces
_Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone
_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking
X Resilient and Prosperous Economy
_Inclusive and Connected Community
BACKGROUND:
This report pertains to the 2025 Façade Improvement Grant application for 4050 Central Ave NE. This building
was formerly occupied by Don’s Barber Shop. The new tenant is Juanchito Barber, a new business. The new
tenant is applying for grant funds for new storefront signage on the Central Avenue façade of the structure. A
photo of the existing conditions has been included in the packet.
The applicant was able to receive two bids for the signage, amounting to $4,300 (SignMinds Inc.) and
$5,844.09 (BMS Signs & Printing). This sets them up for a grant amount of $2,922.05. Renderings of the
proposed signage have been included in the packet. Community Development staff recommend funding this
project in full as the new signage will reflect the new business and help attract customers.
Thus far in 2025, the EDA has approved three Façade Improvement Grant applications for a total of
$11,749.25 approved, with an additional $2,922.05 being requested at this meeting. This leaves $65,328 .70 in
Façade Improvement Grant funds remaining from the initial annual budget of $80,000.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2025-18, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2025-18, a resolution approving the form and substance of the Façade
Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to
enter the authority into a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with Juanchito Barber.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution 2025-18
2. Sample Façade Improvement Grant Agreement
3. Juanchito Barber Façade Improvement Grant Application
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 08/04/2025
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Item 3.
Resolution 2025-18
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT , AND
APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE AUTHORITY
INTO A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH JUANCHITO BARBER
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Improvement 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 property owners and/or tenants for the purposes of revitalizing existing
storefronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and decreasing criminal activity along
Central Avenue Northeast and in the City’s Business districts, pursuant to a Façade Improvement Grant
Agreement with various property owners and/or tenants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, the City is to coordinate a surveillance camera monitoring program by
placing surveillance cameras on some of the storefronts that are part of the Program for the purposes of
improving public safety in and around the Central Business District; 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 Juanchito Barber.
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
Adopted this 4th day of August, 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
__________________________________
President
Attest:
_______________________________________
Secretary
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Item 3.
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated this
___ day of August, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Juanchito
Barber, the tenant (the “Grantee”), and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
(the “EDA”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Grantee is a tenant at certain Property located at 4050 Central Ave NE in the
City of Columbia Heights (the “City”), Anoka County, Minnesota, and legally described in
Exhibit A hereto (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, the EDA, in cooperation with the City and its police department, has
instituted a Façade Improvement Grant Program (the “Program”) for the purpose of revitalizing
existing storefronts, increasing business vitality and economic performance, and decreasing
criminal activity;
WHEREAS, as part of the Program, the EDA has proposed to make grants of money in
the maximum amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per parcel of real property in the
City, or the maximum amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per parcel of real property
located in the Central Business Zoning District in the City (the “CBD”), to property owners,
tenants, or nonprofit organizations, in order to revitalize, rehabilitate, and restore exterior
storefronts, increase business vitality and economic performance, and in certain instances, to
provide monitored surveillance;
WHEREAS, the Property concerned by this Agreement is located within the CBD; and
WHEREAS, Grantee desires to participate in the Program, on the terms and conditions
set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the agreements hereinafter
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. Property Improvements: Grantee agrees to complete the improvements at the
Property that are identified on Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Improvements”),
subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. If requested by the EDA, Grantee shall provide plans and specifications to the
EDA, detailing the Improvements to be constructed (the “Plans”). If Grantee
wishes to revise the Plans, Grantee must submit the revised Plans to the EDA
at the address provided herein. The EDA shall give written notice of its
approval or disapproval of the revisions to the Plans, and if the EDA does not
give such written approval or disapproval within ten (10) business days after
receipt of Grantee’s revised Plans, the EDA shall be deemed to have approved
the revisions to the Plans.
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b. The Improvements shall be constructed consistently with the Plans, as the
same may be revised pursuant to Section 1(a) herein. The cost to complete
construction of the Improvements shall be defined as the “Improvement
Costs.” The Improvements shall be completed in a first-class manner,
consistent with the Plans, if any, and in compliance with all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations. Grantee shall obtain all required permits and approvals
from the City and any other governing authority with jurisdiction over the
Property related to the construction of the Improvements. The out-of-pocket
costs for such permitting and approvals shall be the responsibility of Grantee,
provided the same shall be included in the definition of “Improvement Costs,”
and subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this Agreement.
c. Grantee agrees to commence the Improvements within sixty (60) days
following the Effective Date, and to complete the Improvements within six (6)
months following the issuance of all necessary building permits, but in no
event later than eight (8) months following the Effective Date.
2. Payment of Grant Funds: Grantee shall be responsible for making initial payment to
all contractors involved in the construction of the Improvements. Upon final
completion of the Improvements, Grantee shall make a written request to the EDA for
reimbursement of one-half (1/2) of the actual Improvement Costs incurred by
Grantee, but in no event shall the reimbursement exceed Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00). The written request shall include:
a. Proof of final inspection of the Improvements by the City building inspector;
b. Before and after photographs of the Property, reflecting the Improvements
made (as well as follow-up transmission of electronic files of such
photographs), and reflecting that the Improvements were completed
consistently with any approved Plans;
c. A copy of the final invoice(s) received from the contractor(s) who completed
the Improvements; and
d. Proof of payment of invoice(s) that comprised the Improvement Costs.
Following Grantee’s written request for reimbursement, Grantee shall cooperate with
the EDA in delivering to the EDA such follow-up information as is reasonably
requested by the EDA in order to review the Improvements and Improvement Costs
reimbursement request. Within twenty-one (21) days following receipt of Grantee’s
written request for reimbursement of Improvement Costs, the EDA shall: (i) make
payment of the reimbursement, (ii) send Grantee written explanation of such other
items of information as are needed by the EDA to evaluate the reimbursement
request, or (iii) send Grantee written explanation of the EDA’s reasons for denial of
repayment of any of Grantee’s requested reimbursement.
3. Liability for Improvements: Neither the City nor the EDA shall in any event be liable
to the Grantee, nor to any of its agents, employees, guests or invitees at the Property
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for, and the Grantee shall indemnify, save, defend, and hold harmless the City and the
EDA from, any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the
City or the EDA, arising from defect or claimed defect of any of the Improvements,
or arising from any action of the City or the EDA under this Agreement. This section
shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
4. Written Notice: Wherever any notice is required or permitted hereunder, such notice
shall be in writing. Any notice or document required or permitted to be delivered
hereunder shall be deemed to be delivered when actually received by the designated
addressee or regardless of whether actually received or not, when deposited in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the parties hereto at their respective addresses, as set forth below, or at
such other address as they may subsequently specify by written notice.
If to the EDA:
Columbia Heights EDA
Community Development Department
3989 Central Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
If to Grantee:
Juanchito Barber
Attn: Juan Jimpikit
4050 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
5. Captions; Choice of Law; Etc. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this
Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to
be considered in interpreting this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the
complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written
agreements between the parties regarding the subject matter contained herein. There
are no verbal agreements that change this Agreement. This Agreement binds and
benefits the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement has been
made under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and such laws will control its
interpretation.
[Signatures to Appear on Following Page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and the EDA have signed this Agreement as of the
day and year first above written.
GRANTEE: JUANCHITO BARBER, THE TENANT
By:____________________________
Name: _________________________
Its:____________________________
Date:__________________________
EDA: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Name: _________________________
Its:____________________________
Date:__________________________
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS, ANOKA COUNTY,
MINNESOTA LOT 2 BLK 61 COL HTS ANNEX
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EXHIBIT B
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO 50% REIMBURSEMENT
This attachment contains a summary of the project identified in the application for the Façade
Improvement Grant Program. The Summary reflects the Grantee’s proposed project as approved
by the EDA on August 4th, 2025, and may reflect minor changes to the total cost and minor
changes in the proposed project that occurred subsequent to application submittal. The
application is incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference and is made a part of this
Grant Agreement as follows. If the application or any provision in this application conflicts with
or is inconsistent with other provisions of this Agreement or the project summary contained in
this Exhibit B, the terms and descriptions contained in this Grant Agreement and the project
summary shall prevail.
Project summary: furnish and install new storefront signage on façade of structure, totaling an
amount equal to $5,844.09.
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SIGNMINDS INC.
854 7th Ave NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
6127676340
shelly@signminds.com
www.signminds.com
Estimate ESTIMATE #10114
DATE 07/15/2025
ADDRESS
Juanchito Barber
SHIP TO
Juanchito Barber
PLEASE DETACH TOP PORTION AND RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT.
ACTIVITY DATE QTY RATE AMOUNT
Channel letters
Channel Letters sign on panel - "Juanchito
Barber" - Includes barber pole logo - Installed
- Includes City permit
1 4,300.00 4,300.00
50% deposit required; balance due upon completion
A 3% surcharge will be added if paying by credit card
We do not keep credit card numbers on file.
All Electrical permits and hookups must be done by a licensed
electrician.
SUBTOTAL 4,300.00
TAX 0.00
TOTAL $4,300.00
Accepted By Accepted Date
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Item 3.
PROPOSAL
250245-01
Date:
Expires:
Drawing Numbers:
07/11/2025
08/10/2025
Project:Juanchito Barber
4050 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Client:Juanchito Barber
4050 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Contact:Juan 6127076403
Salesperson: Julian Chippendale Buyer____________Seller____________
Page 1 of 6
www.squarecoil.com
We are pleased to offer this proposal for the following services at the above location.
Project Description:Item Total:
1: Illuminated Channel Letter Sign | Qty: 1 Fabricate ONE (1) Set of Raceway-Mounted
Illuminated Channel Lettering including:
Letters | 109" x 29"
Logo | 30"
5" Black aluminum returns, 1" Black aluminum trim
White Acrylic Faces w/ Full-Color Vinyl Overlay
Premium Internal UL-Listed LED Illumination
5-Year Warranty: Parts & Labor
Mounting: Extruded Aluminum Raceway Painted to Match Wall
4,235.00
Sign Installation
Supply all the labor and equipment necessary to install the sign(s) described above.
Installation Service generally includes 1-2 professional installers with standard lift truck.
1,115.00
Sign Permit Procurement Fee
Fee covers the cost to prepare all the necessary documentation required to process the
permits for the sign(s) listed above. Fee does not cover the final permit fees charged by the
city, which will be added to the final invoice at cost.
Proposal inclusive of all costs except: Final Electrical, Local Taxes and City Permit Fees
150.00
Deposit Rate: 50%
Deposit: 2,922.05
Subtotal:
Tax:
5,500.00
344.09
Total:5,844.09
Company (BMS Signs & Printing) and Customer enter into the following contractual agreement ("Contract")
regarding services provided for the Job Number identified above and more specifically described in the
Customer-approved Quote provided alongside this Contract, hereafter collectively referred to as "Project", and
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Project Name
Project Address
Property Owner
BMS SIGNS & PRINTING
printbms.com
3125 84th Ln NEBlaine, MN 55449
All drawings and documents
appearing hereign are the
property of BMS Signs & Printing
and may not be used, duplicated
or disclosed without the written
consent from
BMS Signs & Printing.
All Rights Reserved.
Juan
Juanchito Barber
4050 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN
55421 United States
Juanchito Barber - Channel Letters (DAY)
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612-545-6636
Project Name
Project Address
Property Owner
BMS SIGNS & PRINTING
printbms.com
3125 84th Ln NEBlaine, MN 55449
All drawings and documents
appearing hereign are the
property of BMS Signs & Printing
and may not be used, duplicated
or disclosed without the written
consent from
BMS Signs & Printing.
All Rights Reserved.
Juan
Juanchito Barber
4050 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN
55421 United States
Juanchito Barber - Channel Letters (NIGHT)
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612-545-6636
Project Name
Project Address
Property Owner
BMS SIGNS & PRINTING
printbms.com
3125 84th Ln NEBlaine, MN 55449
All drawings and documents
appearing hereign are the
property of BMS Signs & Printing
and may not be used, duplicated
or disclosed without the written
consent from
BMS Signs & Printing.
All Rights Reserved.
Juan
Juanchito Barber
4050 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN
55421 United States
Juanchito Barber - Channel Letters (DETAILS)
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Halo lit channel letters
Studs with spacers
Clip attachments
LED illumination
Power supply connection
3/16” Clear acrylic
.040” Aluminum return 1
2
3
4
7
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
.063” Aluminum face7
5
Front lit channel letter sign
Transluscent premium vinyl
Trimcap
.177 White acrylic face
LED illumination
.040 Aluminum return
.090” Aluminum backing
1
3
4
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
Power supply connection7
6
2
3 4
5
Isometric view
Raceway
Tapcon Screws
5” Aluminum Returns
1”Trim Cap
Acrylic FacesAluminum Backs
Everylite Crystal LED’s
Snap BushingHex Head screwsEverylite Power Supply ON
OFF
Wall
12”
Section details - letters / capsules on raceway Color specifications
ReturnsStandard
Black
Raceway
To match Wall
Trimcap
Standard
Black
PANTONE
PMS 301 C
Blue
PANTONE
PMS 2350 C
Red
PANTONE
PMS BLACK C
Faces
White | Standard
.177 Lexan
Lighting
True White QM2
CCT/Wavelength:
Intesity:
Ecacy:
7100 K
94.1 lm/mod (160 lm/ft)
118 lm/W
E341517
Dual Color
Day: Black
Night: White Illum.
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ITEM: 4243 5th St Habitat For Humanity Gap Financing Discussion.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 7-31-25
CORE CITY STRATEGIES:
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity
_High Quality Public Spaces
_Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone
_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking
X Resilient and Prosperous Economy
_Inclusive and Connected Community
BACKGROUND
At the May 5th EDA meeting, Community Development staff presented a gap financing request from Twin
Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) for their partnership project at 4243 5th Street NE. At that tim e, TCHFH
identified a total financing gap of approximately $120,000, comprised of a $90,000 development gap and a
$30,000 affordability gap. At the May meeting, TCHFH requested $75,000 in financial assistance to help close
the development portion of the gap. During the EDA’s discussion of the request at that meeting, EDA
commissioners expressed hesitation about providing the full amount of funding. Commissioners were divided
on whether to directly fund the project in full, to offer to fund the project in full but with half as a loan and
half as a grant, or to reserve the funds for future initiatives. Since that meeting, staff have worked closely with
TCHFH to explore creative solutions to address the funding gap. As a result, staff and TCHFH are bringing
forward a revised proposal that balances the project's needs with the EDA’s expressed financial
considerations. TCHFH will attend the meeting in person to present on this revised request and provide
additional detail about how they finance their projects.
After further discussion, staff and TCHFH have agreed on a reduced request for $35,000 in financial assistance.
This revised figure acknowledges the project’s unique financing challenges while preserving EDA resources for
future initiatives. It also reflects unforeseen project costs and changing site conditions, which are described
below. Unlike typical Habitat for Humanity projects, the 4243 5th Street project was initiated in direct
partnership with the City, at a time wh en traditional grant programs were unavailable. This challenging timing
meant that Habitat had fewer external funding sources than usual, contributing to the financing gap. In
addition, unexpected stormwater drainage issues emerged during the course of the project, adding additional
costs. After the demolition of the previous structure in December 2023, the site was improperly regraded by
the demolition contractor. When an unusual winter rain event occurred, this caused water to flow into a
neighboring property’s basement. The demolition contractor had fixed the problem, but during the building of
the new home similar issues have emerged. Habitat has since had to regrade the lot and install additional
stormwater infrastructure to ensure proper drainage, increasing the project’s cost.
Staff are proposing that the $35,000 in assistance be provided in the form of a forgivable deferred loan, as
outlined in the attached loan documents and resolution. The loan will be contingent on TCHFH completing all
requirements outlined in the Pre-Development Agreement executed with the City. Upon completion of these
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 08/04/2025
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requirements, the loan will be forgiven, effectively functioning as a grant. To fund the forgivable loan, staff
recommend utilizing pooled TIF resources from the C8 TIF District. Under this structure, the C8 District would
loan $35,000 to the W3W4 Scattered Site TIF District, which would then issue the forgivable loan directly t o
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The W3W4 District would repay the C8 District using revenue generated
from properties within its district. Since the W3W4 District is restricted to funding affordable housing related
expenditures, this ensures the proper use of funds. Utilizing pooled TIF dollars also means the proposed loan
would not impact the EDA’s 2025 budget allocation. Following this transaction, the C8 TIF District would still
have approximately $180,000 available for future affordable housing projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Community Development staff recommend approval of the $35,000 forgivable loan to TCHFH. This action
continues the EDA’s strong partnership with Habitat for Humanity and supports the redevelopment of 4243
5th Street NE. The revised request balances the immediate financing needs of the project while preserving
funding capacity for future affordable housing opportunities. Staff believe this proposal represents a
responsible and collaborative approach to gap financing in a constrained funding environment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolutions 2025-19 and 2025-20, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2025-19, a resolution authorizing an interfund loan for advance of
funds from tax increment financing University Avenue Redevelopment District (no. C8) for costs in
connection with the City-Wide Scattered Site Housing Tax Increment Financing District.
MOTION: Move to approve EDA Resolution 2025-20, a resolution approving loan to Twin Cities Habitat For
Humanity, Inc. and approving a loan agreement relating to a forgivable loan and related loan documents .
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution 2025-19
2. Resolution 2025-20
3. Final Draft Loan Agreement
4. Final Draft Promissory Note
5. Original Predevelopment Agreement
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Resolution 2025-19
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19
AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR ADVANCE OF FUNDS FROM TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING UNIVERSITY AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (NO. C8)
FOR COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY-WIDE SCATTERED SITE HOUSING TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic Development
Authority (the “Authority” or “EDA”) as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1799, as amended, and
predecessor statutes (the “TIF Act”), the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) and the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City (the “HRA”) previously established Tax Increment
Financing University Avenue Redevelopment District (No. C8) (“TIF District C8”) wi thin a project area
variously called the Downtown CBD Revitalization Project, the Central Business District Redevelopment
Project, and the CBD Redevelopment Project (the “Project”).
1.02. By resolution approved January 8, 1996, the City transferred to the EDA the control,
authority and operation of all projects then administered by the HRA.
1.03. Pursuant to the TIF Act, the City and the Authority also previously established the City-
Wide Scattered Site Housing Tax Increment Financing District (“Scattered Site TIF District”) within the
Project.
1.04. The Authority expects to incur certain costs related to the Scattered Site TIF District, which
costs may be financed on a temporary basis from available Authority funds.
1.03. Under Section 469.178, Subdivision 7 of the TIF Act, the Authority is authorized to
advance or loan money from any fund from which such advances may be legally made in order to finance
expenditures that are eligible to be paid with tax increments under the TIF Act.
1.04. The Authority intends to establish a deferred loan for affordable housing redevelopment
within the Project, including but not limited to property located at 4243 5th Street NE, Columbia Heights
MN 55421, in the City (collectively, the “Property”), and intends to pay all or a portion of the costs of the
deferred loan using tax increments from TIF District C8, up to the total balance of tax increments available
in the fund or account for TIF District C8 (the “Balance”).
1.05. The Authority has designated the advance of funds for the deferred loan as an interfund
loan (the “Interfund Loan” or “Loan”).
Section 2. Authorization of Use of Funds; Further Actions.
2.01. The Authority hereby authorizes use of the Balance from TIF District C8 as one of the
legally available funding sources for the Interfund Loan.
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2.02. The Authority authorizes the Loan in the amount of $35,000, to be drawn from the account
for TIF District C8. Such amount will be made available to the Authority at or before the disbursement of
the deferred loan. The outstanding principal balance of the Loan bears interest at the rate of 5.0 percent per
annum (which is the greater of the rates specified under Sections 270C.40 or 549.09 in accordance wit h
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, subdivision 7); provided, however, the Executive Director of the EDA
is authorized to specify a lower rate. Interest accrues from the respective dates of each disbursement from
the identified account in order to fund the deferred loan.
2.03. The Loan is payable from tax increments generated from the Scattered Site TIF District (if
any), from any other tax increments legally available for such purposes, and from any other revenues
available to the Authority. Principal and interest (“Payments”) shall be made at the times any revenue
sources are available to make installment payments. The outstanding balance of principal and interest is
due on the date of last receipt of tax increment from the Scattered Site TIF District or from any other tax
increment district from which repayment of the Loan is made. Payments will be credited to the account
from which the Loan was drawn. All payments shall be applied first to accrued interest, and then to unpaid
principal of the Loan.
2.04. The Authority reserves the right to permanently allocate all or any portion of the Balance
to the deferred loan and to amend the terms of the Interfund Loan at any time by resolution of the
Authority’s Board of Commissioners, including a determination to forgive the outstanding principal amount
and accrued interest to the extent permissible under law.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon approval.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 4th day of August 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
President
Attest:
Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOAN TO TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY, INC. AND APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING
TO A FORGIVABLE LOAN AND RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is an economic
development authority established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections. 469.090 to 469.108, as amended
(“EDA Act”), and has all the powers under the EDA Act as well as all the powers of a housing and
redevelopment authority under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (“HRA Act”). Under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.192, the EDA also has the authority to make loans for any purpose the EDA
is authorized to carry out under the EDA Act and HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the
“Borrower”), has requested that the EDA loan the Borrower funds to finance the development of a single-
family residential home (the “Project”), located at 4243 5th Street in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
(the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the EDA has received and reviewed a form
of Loan Agreement, to be entered into between the EDA and the Borrower (the “Loan Agreement”), providing
for a forgivable loan in the amount of $35,000.00 to the Borrower (the “Loan”) from available tax increments
in the fund or account for the City-Wide Scattered Site Housing Tax Increment Financing District, which
increments are proposed to be transferred from the fund or account for the Tax Increment Financing
University Avenue Redevelopment District (No. C8), to provide gap financing for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board has also received and reviewed (i) a form of Promissory Note, to be given by
the Borrower to the EDA as evidence of the Loan (the “Promissory Note”), and (ii) a Mortgage, to be given by
the Borrower, as mortgagor, to the EDA, as mortgagee, to secure the Loan, as further described therein (the
“Mortgage”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights
Economic Development Authority, that:
1. The Loan Agreement, the Promissory Note, and the Mortgage (collectively, the “Loan
Documents”) are all approved in accordance with their terms, subject to modifications that do not alter the
substance of the transaction and that are approved by the President and the Secretary of the EDA, provided
that execution of the Loan Documents by such officials shall be conclusive evidence of approval.
2. The President and the Secretary of the EDA are authorized to execute on behalf of the EDA
the Loan Documents and any documents referenced therein requiring execution by the EDA, and to carry
out, on behalf of the EDA, its obligations thereunder. In the event of absence or disability of any such
officers, any of the documents authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed without further
act or authorization of the Board by any duly designated acting official, or by such other officer or officers
of the Board as, in the opinion of legal counsel to the EDA, may act in their behalf.
3. The authority to approve, execute and deliver future amendments to the Loan Documents
or consents is hereby delegated to the Executive Director, subject to the following conditions: (a) such
amendments or consents to not materially adversely affect the interests of the EDA; (b) such amendments
or consents do not contravene or violate any policy of the EDA, the City or applicable provision of law,
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and (c) such amendments or consents are acceptable in form and substance to the counsel retained by the
EDA to review such amendments. The authorization hereby given shall be further construed as
authorization for the execution and delivery of such certificates and related items as may be required to
demonstrate compliance with the agreements being amended and the terms of this resolution. The execution
of any instrument by the Executive Director shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such
instruments in accordance with the terms hereof. In the absence of the Executive Director any instrument
authorized by this paragraph to be executed and delivered may be executed by the officer of the EDA
authorized to act in the Executive Director’s place and stead.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 4th day of August 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
President
Attest:
Secretary
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LOAN AGREEMENT
This Loan Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as August 5, 2025, by TWIN CITIES HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY, INC., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”), and the COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic and
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (the “Lender” or the “Authority”).
RECITALS
A. The Borrower has requested a forgivable loan from the Lender in the principal amount of
$35,000.00 to provide gap financing for the development of a single-family residential home (the “Project”),
located at 4243 5th Street in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “Property”) and legally described
in EXHIBIT A attached hereto.
B. The Lender is willing to make such loan to the Borrower in the principal amount of
$35,000.00, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
C. In consideration for the Loan, the Borrower is executing and delivering to the Lender this
Agreement.
ACCORDINGLY, to induce the Lender to make the Loan (as hereinafter defined) to the Borrower,
and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Loan Amount and Disbursement of Loan. Subject to and upon the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the Lender agrees make a loan to the Borrower in the principal amount of
Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) (the “Loan”) to be advanced as a single
disbursement as hereinafter provided. The Loan shall be evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”),
payable by Borrower to Lender and substantially in the form of EXHIBIT B attached to this Agreement.
Proceeds of the Loan shall be disbursed in accordance with Section 3 hereof.
2. Repayment of Loan.
(a) If the Borrower continues to satisfy its obligations under the Purchase and Development
Agreement, dated February 21, 2024, between the EDA and the Borrower, recorded on February 26, 2024 in
the Office of Anoka County Property Records and Taxation as Document No. 2408839.001 (the “PDA”),
including but not limited the requirement that the Project be substantially completed by December 31, 2025,
then the Loan shall be forgiven.
(b) If the Borrower fails to satisfy its obligations under the PDA, including but not limited
substantial completion of the Project by December 31, 2025, then the Loan shall not be forgiven, and Lender
may by written notice to Borrower declare the Loan due and payable (the “Default Notice”), whereupon the
Loan and all amounts owing with respect to this Agreement and the Note shall become due and payable, without
presentment or demand, protest or other notice of any kind. In such event, Lender may proceed to exercise any
right or remedy under the Note. Borrower shall repay the Loan with interest as follows:
(i) The unforgiven principal amount of the Loan to be repaid shall equal the amount of
the Loan disbursed to Borrower in accordance with this Agreement, plus interest on such amount, at
the per annum rate of 0% commencing on the date of the Default Notice.
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(ii) Payments of principal and interest shall commence on the 15th day of the first month
following the date of the Default Notice and continue each and every month on the 15th day of each
month through and including the 15th day of the 24th month after the Default Notice.
3. Disbursement of Loan Proceeds.
(a) The Loan shall be disbursed in a single lump sum on such date as the parties hereto agree,
provided that such date shall be not later than August 31, 2025 (the “Loan Closing Date”).
(b) The following events shall be conditions precedent to the payment of the Loan proceeds to
the Borrower on the Loan Closing Date or any subsequent date:
(i) The Borrower shall execute and deliver to the Lender, without expense to
the Lender, executed copies of this Agreement and the Note;
(ii) The Board of Commissioners of the EDA shall have approved the Loan
and the execution by the Lender of all documents related thereto;
(iii) Borrower shall have provided information detailing sources and uses of
funds to be utilized for the Project, including an itemized breakdown of: (i) the sources and
amounts of all funds to be used to pay costs related to the Project; and (ii) the uses and
amounts of such funds; and (iii) the total cost of the Project.
(c) Upon receipt by Lender of the items required pursuant to this section, the Lender agrees to
disburse the Loan proceeds to the Borrower in an amount not to exceed the Loan amount.
4. Representations and Warranties. The Borrower represents and warrants to the Lender that:
(i) The Borrower is duly authorized and empowered to execute, deliver, and perform
this Agreement and to receive the Loan from the Lender.
(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Note, and the performance
by the Borrower of its obligations hereunder and thereunder, do not and will not violate or conflict
with, or cause any default or event of default to occur under, any agreement binding upon the
Borrower.
(iii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Note have been duly
executed and delivered by the Borrower and constitute its lawful and binding obligations, legally
enforceable against it.
(iv) Borrower agrees that it will keep and maintain books, records, and other documents
relating directly to the receipt and disbursement of proceeds of the Loan and that any authorized
representative of Lender, with reasonable advance notice, may have access to and the right to inspect,
copy, audit, and examine all such books, records, and other documents of Borrower related to the Loan
for 6 years after the date hereof.
(v) To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, the Borrower has fully complied with all
applicable state and federal laws pertaining to its business and will continue to comply throughout
the term of this Agreement. If at any time the Borrower receives a notice of noncompliance from
any governmental entity, the Borrower agrees to notify the Lender of such noncompliance and take
any necessary action to comply with the state or federal law in question.
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(vi) The Borrower warrants that it will use the proceeds of the Loan made by the Lender
solely to finance the Project.
(vii) Borrower will not create, permit to be created, or allow to exist any liens, charges, or
encumbrances prior to the obligation created by this Agreement, except as otherwise authorized in
writing by Lender.
(viii) Borrower will comply with all state and local laws pertaining to licensing, building
codes, zoning, and environmental requirements. Borrower represents that it does not have delinquent
taxes, bills, fines or other charges due to the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”). The Borrower
represents and certifies that the Project is a conforming or legally nonconforming use under the current
zoning regulations of the City.
5. Event of Default by Borrower. The following shall be Events of Default under this
Agreement:
(i) failure to pay any principal or interest on the Loan when due;
(ii) any representation or warranty made by the Borrower herein or in any document,
instrument, or certificate given in connection with this Agreement or the Note that is false when
made;
(iii) if the Borrower fails to pay its debts as they become due, makes an assignment for
the benefit of its creditors, admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, files
a petition under any chapter of the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any similar law, state or federal,
now or hereafter existing, becomes “insolvent” as that term is generally defined under the Federal
Bankruptcy Code, files an answer admitting insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they become
due in any involuntary bankruptcy case commenced against it, or fails to obtain a dismissal of such
case within thirty (30) days after its commencement or convert the case from one chapter of the
Federal Bankruptcy Code to another chapter, or be the subject of an order for relief in such
bankruptcy case, or be adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or has a custodian, trustee, or receiver
appointed for, or has any court take jurisdiction of its property, or any part thereof, in any
proceeding for the purpose of reorganization, arrangement, dissolution, or liquidation, and such
custodian, trustee, or receiver is not discharged, or such jurisdiction is not relinquished, vacated, or
stayed within thirty (30) days of the appointment;
(iv) a garnishment summons or writ of attachment is issued against or served upon the
Lender for the attachment of any property of the Borrower in the Lender’s possession or any
indebtedness owing to the Borrower, unless appropriate papers are filed by the Borrower contesting
the same within thirty (30) days after the date of such service or such shorter period of time as may
be reasonable in the circumstances;
(v) any breach or failure of the Borrower to perform any other term or condition of
this Agreement not specifically described as an Event of Default in this Agreement and such breach
or failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after the Lender has given written notice to the
Borrower specifying such default or breach, unless the Lender agrees in writing to an extension of
such time prior to its expiration; provided, however, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be
corrected within the applicable period, the Lender will not unreasonably withhold its consent to an
extension of such time if corrective action is instituted by the Borrower within the applicable period
and is being diligently pursued until the Default is corrected, but no such extension shall be given
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for an Event of Default that can be cured by the payment of money by the Borrower (i.e., payment
of taxes, insurance premiums, or other amounts required to be paid hereunder); or
(vi) any breach by the Borrower of any other agreement between the Borrower or the
Lender relating to the Loan and/or the Project, including but not limited to a breach of a covenant
by the Borrower in the Note.
6. Lender’s Remedies upon Borrower’s Default. Upon an Event of Default by the Borrower
and after provision by the Lender of written notice thereof, the Lender shall have the right to exercise any
or all of the following remedies (and any other rights and remedies available to it):
(i) declare the principal amount of the Loan and any accrued interest thereon to be
due and payable;
(ii) suspend its performance under this Agreement; and
(iii) take any action provided for at law to enforce compliance by the Borrower with
the terms of this Agreement and the Note.
7. Lender’s Costs of Enforcement of Agreement. If an Event of Default has occurred as
provided herein, then upon demand by the Lender, the Borrower shall pay or reimburse the Lender for all
expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the Lender in connection with the
enforcement of this Agreement and the Note, or in connection with the protection or enforcement of the
interests and collateral security of the Lender in any litigation, bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding or in
any action or proceeding relating in any way to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
8. No Business Subsidy. The parties agree that the Loan is not a “business subsidy” within
the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995, as amended, because the assistance being
provided to the Borrower is for housing.
9. Indemnification.
(a) The Borrower shall and does hereby agree to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the
Lender and the City, and their officers, agents, and employees, harmless of and from any and all liability,
loss, or damage that it may incur under or by reason of this Agreement, and of and from any and all claims
and demands whatsoever that may be asserted against the Lender or the City by reason of any alleged
obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or agreements
contained herein.
(b) This indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive the execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement and the payment by Lender of any portion of the Loan.
(d) Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of or limitation on any immunity from
or limitation on liability to which the Borrower is entitled under law.
10. Miscellaneous.
(a) Waiver. The performance or observance of any promise or condition set forth in this
Agreement may be waived, amended, or modified only by a writing signed by the Borrower and the Lender.
No delay in the exercise of any power, right, or remedy operates as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single
or partial exercise of any other power, right, or remedy.
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(b) Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and
assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Lender and its successors and assigns. All rights and powers
specifically conferred upon the Lender may be transferred or delegated by the Lender to any of its
successors and assigns. The Borrower’s rights and obligations under this Agreement may be assigned only
when such assignment is approved in writing by the Lender.
(c) Governing Law. This Agreement is made and shall be governed in all respects by the laws
of the State of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this Agree ment shall be
heard in the state or federal courts of Minnesota, and all parties to this Agreement waive any objection to
the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on convenience or otherwise.
(d) Severability. If any provision or application of this Agreement is held unlawful or
unenforceable in any respect, such illegality or unenforceability shall not affect other provisions or
applications that can be given effect, and this Agreement shall be construed as if the unlawful or
unenforceable provision or application had never been contained herein or prescribed hereby.
(e) Notice. All notices required hereunder shall be given by depositing in the U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses (or such other addresses
as either party may notify the other):
To Lender: Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority
3989 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Attn: Executive Director
To Borrower: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
1954 University Avenue W.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Attn: Noah Keller, Land Acquisition Project Manager and Global
Engagement Manager
(f) Termination. If the Loan is not disbursed pursuant to this Agreement within 6 months
hereof, this Agreement shall terminate and neither party shall have any further obligation to the other, except
that if the Loan is not disbursed because the Borrower has failed to use its best efforts to comply with the
conditions set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement, then the Borrower shall pay to the Lender all reasonable
attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incurred by the Lender in connection with this Agreement and the Note.
(g) Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Exhibits hereto, which are
incorporated by reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of all mutual understandings
between the parties with respect to this Agreement, superseding all prior or contemporaneous proposals,
communications, and understandings, whether oral or written, concerning the Loan.
(h) Headings. The headings appearing at the beginning of the several sections contained in
this Agreement have been inserted for identification and reference purposes only and shall not be used in
the construction and interpretation of this Agreement.
(i) Electronic Signatures; Execution in Counterparts. The electronic signature of the parties to
this Agreement shall be as valid as an original signature of such party and shall be effective to bind the parties
hereto. For purposes hereof, (i) “electronic signature” means a manually signed original signature that is then
transmitted by electronic means; and (ii) “transmitted by electronic means” means sent in the form of a
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facsimile or sent via the internet as a portable document format (“pdf”) or other replicating image attached to
an electronic mail or internet message. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
(j) Data Practices. All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated for any
purpose in the course of the Borrower’s performance of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, and any other applicable state statutes, any state rules
adopted to implement the Act and statutes, as well as federal statutes and regulations on data privacy.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the proper
officers thereunto duly authorized on the day and year first written above.
Lender:
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
President
Secretary
[Signature Page to Loan Agreement (Forgivable Loan)]
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Borrower:
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
[Signature Page to Loan Agreement (Forgivable Loan)]
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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FORM OF PROMISSORY NOTE
PROMISSORY NOTE
$35,000.00 August __, 2025
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, for value
received, hereby promises to pay to the COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota , its
successors and assigns (“Lender”), at its designated principal office or such other place as Lender may
designate in writing, the principal sum of Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($35,000.00) or so
much thereof as may be advanced under this Note (the “Loan”), with interest thereon at the per annum rate
of 0% as determined on or about the date Lender provides notice in writing to Borrower declaring the Loan
due and payable (the “Default Notice”), accruing on the disbursed amount from the date of the Default
Notice, in any coin or currency which at the time or times of payment is legal tender for the payment of
private debts in the United States of America. The principal and interest of this Note is payable as follows:
1. On the fifteenth (15th) day of each month (each a “Payment Date”), commencing on the
15th day of first month following the date of the Default Notice, through and including the 15th day of the
12th month after the Default Notice, Borrower shall pay an amount equal to the accrued interest from the
preceding Payment Date (or with respect to the first Payment date, from the date of the Default Notice) and
a portion of the principal in an amount sufficient to fully amortize this Note based on a level monthly
payment of principal and interest by the Loan Payoff Date (as hereinafter defined), provided, however, the
entire balance of principal and accrued and unpaid interest as of 24 months from the date of the Default
Notice (the “Loan Payoff Date”) shall be due and payable in full on the Loan Payoff Date, as provided in
the amortization schedule to be prepared and attached hereto as Exhibit A at or about the time Lender
provides the Default Notice to Borrower. If Borrower does not pay the amount due within 10 days after
any Payment Date, a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be added to the amount due.
2. Borrower shall have the right to prepay the outstanding principal and interest amount of
this Note, in whole or in part, on any date without penalty.
3. As provided in the Loan Agreement (as hereinafter defined), if the Borrower continues to
satisfy its obligations under the Purchase and Development Agreement, dated February 21, 2024, between the
EDA and the Borrower, recorded on February 26, 2024 in the Office of Anoka County Property Records and
Taxation as Document No. 2408839.001 (the “PDA”), including but not limited the requirement that the
development of a single-family residential home (the “Project”), located at 4243 5th Street in the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota be substantially completed by December 31, 2025, the Loan shall be forgiven;
provided however if the Borrower fails to satisfy its obligations under the PDA, including but not limited
substantial completion of the Project by December 31, 2025, then the Loan shall not be forgiven, and the
amounts payable under the Loan Agreement and this Note will become due and payable.
4. This Note evidences the Loan and is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, dated as of
August 1, 2025 (the “Loan Agreement”), between Borrower and Lender.
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It is agreed that time is of the essence of this Note. If an Event of Default occurs hereunder, under
the Loan Agreement or any other instrument securing this Note, then Lender may at its right and option,
pursuant to a Default Notice, declare the principal balance of this Note and interest accrued thereon due
and payable in accordance with the amortization schedule to be prepared and attached hereto as Exhibit A,
together with any costs of collection including attorney fees incurred by Lender in collecting or enforcing
payment hereof, whether suit be brought or not, and all other sums due hereunder or under the Loan
Agreement.
5. The remedies of Lender as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement, shall be cumulative
and concurrent and may be pursued singly, successively, or together and, at the sole discretion of Lender,
may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall occur; and the failure to exercise any such right or
remedy shall in no event be construed as a waiver or release thereof.
Lender shall not be deemed, by any act of omission or commission, to have waived any of its rights
or remedies hereunder unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Lender and then only to the extent
specifically set forth in the writing. A waiver with reference to one event shall not be construed as
continuing or as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy as to a subsequent event. This Note may not be
amended, modified, or changed except only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement of any such amendment, modifications, or change is sought.
6. The obligations of Borrower hereunder are unconditional irrespective of any defense or
any rights of setoff, recoupment or counterclaim it might otherwise have against Lender, the City, or any
government body or other person.
7. If any of the terms of this Note, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Note, or the application of such terms
to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected
thereby, and each of the terms of this Note shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by
law.
8. It is intended that this Note is made with reference to and shall be construed as a Minnesota
contract and governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
9. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all conditions, acts, and things required
to exist, happen, and be performed precedent to or in the issuance of this Note do exist, have happened, and
have been performed in regular and due form as required by law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Promissory Note to be duly executed as of
the date first written above.
Borrower:
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
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[Exhibit A
(Insert amortization schedule to be prepared and attached in the event Lender provides the Default Notice
to Borrower)]
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PROMISSORY NOTE
$35,000.00 August __, 2025
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, for value
received, hereby promises to pay to the COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota , its
successors and assigns (“Lender”), at its designated principal office or such other place as Lender may
designate in writing, the principal sum of Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($35,000.00) or so
much thereof as may be advanced under this Note (the “Loan”), with interest thereon at the per annum rate
of 0% as determined on or about the date Lender provides notice in writing to Borrower declaring the Loan
due and payable (the “Default Notice”), accruing on the disbursed amount from the date of the Default
Notice, in any coin or currency which at the time or times of payment is legal tender for the payment of
private debts in the United States of America. The principal and interest of this Note is payable as follows:
1. On the fifteenth (15th) day of each month (each a “Payment Date”), commencing on the
15th day of first month following the date of the Default Notice, through and including the 15th day of the
12th month after the Default Notice, Borrower shall pay an amount equal to the accrued interest from the
preceding Payment Date (or with respect to the first Payment date, from the date of the Default Notice) and
a portion of the principal in an amount sufficient to fully amortize this Note based on a level monthly
payment of principal and interest by the Loan Payoff Date (as hereinafter defined), provided, however, the
entire balance of principal and accrued and unpaid interest as of 24 months from the date of the Default
Notice (the “Loan Payoff Date”) shall be due and payable in full on the Loan Payoff Date, as provided in
the amortization schedule to be prepared and attached hereto as Exhibit A at or about the time Lender
provides the Default Notice to Borrower. If Borrower does not pay the amount due within 10 days after
any Payment Date, a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be added to the amount due.
2. Borrower shall have the right to prepay the outstanding principal and interest amount of
this Note, in whole or in part, on any date without penalty.
3. As provided in the Loan Agreement (as hereinafter defined), if the Borrower continues to
satisfy its obligations under the Purchase and Development Agreement, dated February 21, 2024, between the
EDA and the Borrower, recorded on February 26, 2024 in the Office of Anoka County Property Records and
Taxation as Document No. 2408839.001 (the “PDA”), including but not limited the requirement that the
development of a single-family residential home (the “Project”), located at 4243 5th Street in the City of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota be substantially completed by December 31, 2025, the Loan shall be forgiven;
provided however if the Borrower fails to satisfy its obligations under the PDA, including but not limited
substantial completion of the Project by December 31, 2025, then the Loan shall not be forgiven, and the
amounts payable under the Loan Agreement and this Note will become due and payable.
4. This Note evidences the Loan and is given pursuant to the Loan Agreement, dated as of
August 1, 2025 (the “Loan Agreement”), between Borrower and Lender.
It is agreed that time is of the essence of this Note. If an Event of Default occurs hereunder, under
the Loan Agreement or any other instrument securing this Note, then Lender may at its right and option,
pursuant to a Default Notice, declare the principal balance of this Note and interest accrued thereon due
and payable in accordance with the amortization schedule to be prepared and attached hereto as Exhibit A,
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together with any costs of collection including attorney fees incurred by Lender in collecting or enforcin g
payment hereof, whether suit be brought or not, and all other sums due hereunder or under the Loan
Agreement.
5. The remedies of Lender as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement, shall be cumulative
and concurrent and may be pursued singly, successively, or together and, at the sole discretion of Lender,
may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall occur; and the failure to exercise any such right or
remedy shall in no event be construed as a waiver or release thereof.
Lender shall not be deemed, by any act of omission or commission, to have waived any of its rights
or remedies hereunder unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Lender and then only to the extent
specifically set forth in the writing. A waiver with reference to one event shall not be construed as
continuing or as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy as to a subsequent event. This Note may not be
amended, modified, or changed except only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement of any such amendment, modifications, or change is sought.
6. The obligations of Borrower hereunder are unconditional irrespective of any defense or
any rights of setoff, recoupment or counterclaim it might otherwise have against Lender, the City, or any
government body or other person.
7. If any of the terms of this Note, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Note, or the application of such terms
to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected
thereby, and each of the terms of this Note shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by
law.
8. It is intended that this Note is made with reference to and shall be construed as a Minnesota
contract and governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
9. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all conditions, acts, and things required
to exist, happen, and be performed precedent to or in the issuance of this Note do exist, have happened, and
have been performed in regular and due form as required by law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Promissory Note to be duly executed as of
the date first written above.
Borrower:
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
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[Exhibit A
(Insert amortization schedule to be prepared and attached in the event Lender provides the Default Notice
to Borrower)]
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ITEM: Central Avenue Pass-through Purchase Discussion.
DEPARTMENT: Community
Development
BY/DATE: CD Coordinator, 07/30/2025
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity
X High Quality Public Spaces
X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone
_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking
_Resilient and Prosperous Economy
_Inclusive and Connected Community
BACKGROUND:
At the direction of the EDA, Community Development staff contacted the owner of the property at 4024 -4026
Central Avenue NE to discuss the pedestrian pass-through on the south side of the property.
For many years, the City has provided maintenance services for this pedestrian walkway leading from Central
Ave in the east to the alley and the Van Buren Ramp in the west, even though it is private property. The City
maintains the lighting mounted on the south wall of the 4024-4026 building and provides snow removal in the
winter.
After discussion with Community Development staff, the property owner expressed an interest in selling the
pass-through portion of the property to the City. Ideally, they would like to complete the sale this fall. If the
EDA were to purchase the pass-through, it would clarify liability in the event of an accident, ensure that the
path remains open to public pedestrian use in the event of change of building ownership, and potenti ally
provide opportunities for placemaking, improved security, and public art in the Central Business District.
The property owner granted permission for the City to have the property surveyed in order to confirm the
exact dimensions of the area. The survey has been included in the packet.
If the EDA were to purchase this property, it could do so using EDA Redevelopment Fund 408. This fund
currently holds approximately $510,000 in pooled funds unassigned to specific EDA programs or expenditures.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Community Development staff recommend that the EDA decide whether it would like to put forward an offer
to purchase a portion of the property at 4024-4026 Central Ave NE (the pass-through), and if yes, that it define
a price for said offer.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 4024-4026 Central Ave NE Survey
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 08/04/2025
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