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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, February 03, 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 210 685 066 446 and passcode 4mk6ad7e. 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 January 6th, 2025, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes (pg. 2)
2. Resolution 2025-04 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for
December 2024 (pg. 13)
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. 2025 EDA Goal Setting: Session II (pg. 29)
4. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Sources and Uses Planning (pg. 32)
BUSINESS UPDATES
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—Council Chambers, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, January 06, 2025
5:00 PM
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by City Manager Chirpich.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Members present: Connie Buesgens; Laurel Deneen; Rachel James; Amada Márquez-Simula; Justice
Spriggs; Marlaine Szurek; Lamin Dibba
Staff Present: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Aaron Chirpich, City Manager;
Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant; Emilie Voight, Community Development Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE
1. Oath of Office
a. Connie Buesgens, Laurel Deneen, and Amáda Márquez Simula
Forney noted that the Oath of Office has been signed by the returning members. He welcomed Deneen
to the EDA.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
2. Election of 2025 Economic Development Authority Officers
Forney explained that due to the bylaws, the EDA is required to elect new officers each year. In 2024,
the EDA President was Szurek, the Vice President of the EDA was James, and the Treasurer was Spriggs.
LaVoie serves as the Secretary.
Forney asked for nominations for the President position. Spriggs nominated James.
Forney asked for nominations for the Vice President position. Márquez-Simula nominated Dibba.
Forney asked for nominations for the Treasurer position. Márquez-Simula nominated Spriggs.
Forney asked for nominations for Secretary. James nominated LaVoie.
Forney explained that due to the bylaws, Chirpich serves as the executive director, Forney serves as the
deputy executive director, and Kloiber serves as the assistant treasurer.
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Deneen, to elect the four positions for the Economic
Development Authority as presented. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
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Márquez-Simula thanked Szurek for being the previous president. She thanked Spriggs for looking at
new people coming up in leadership.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approve the minutes of the regular EDA Meeting of December 02, 2024.
4. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for November 2024 – Resolution No. 2025-01.
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes of
present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024 AND THE PAYMENT
OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024.
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 November 2024 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 3
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Heights Economic Development Authority.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 6th of January 2025
Offered by: Connie Buesgens
Seconded by: Justice Spriggs
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. Designating the 2025 Official Depositories of the Economic Development Authority
Voight reported the EDA is required to designate by resolution the depositories used for its funds
and investments. The Resolution follows the format of resolutions passed in previous years by the
EDA and the City Council. Most general banking transactions of the EDA and the City are conducted
through Northeast Bank. Accounts are also maintained at U.S. Bank for certain specialized services
such as payroll and debt service payments. The only material difference between this proposed
resolution and the resolution adopted annually by the City Council is that the EDA resolution allows
for the EDA’s funds to be held in accounts under the name of the City of Columbia Heights. This has
always been the EDA’s practice. Since the creation of the EDA in 1996, it has never had a separate
checking account under its own name. All EDA expenditures since its inception have been made
using checks drawn in the City’s name on behalf of the EDA. Staff recommend maintaining these
two banking relationships, as they continue to meet the EDA’s current needs while also providing
capacity for addressing the EDA’s evolving needs for electronic banking services. There are no
differences between this year’s depositories and those of 2024.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Buesgens, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-02, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Deneen, seconded by Dibba, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-02, a Resolution of the Columbia
Heights Economic Development Authority, designating official depositories. All ayes of present.
MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
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Now, therefore, in accordance with the bylaws and regulations of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority (the Authority), the Board of Commissioners of the Authority makes the
following:
ORDER OF BOARD
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Northeast Bank, and U.S. Bank, are hereby designated as depositories for
the Authority’s funds.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds of the Authority can be held in accounts at these depositories
under the name and federal identification number of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the
City), together with the funds of the City, provided that separate fund accounting records are
maintained for the respective Authority and City shares of such accounts in a manner consistent with
generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the responsibility for countersigning orders and checks drawn against
funds of the Authority, assigned in the Authority’s bylaws to the Authority President, is hereby
delegated to the City Mayor.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders issued against the funds of
the Authority on deposit with these depositories under the City’s name shall be signed by the
following:
City Mayor
City Manager
City Finance Director
and that said banks are hereby fully authorized to pay and charge said accounts for any such checks,
drafts, or other withdrawal orders issued by the City on behalf of the Authority.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Northeast Bank, and U.S. Bank, are hereby requested, authorized and
directed to honor checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn in the City’s name on
behalf of the Authority, including those drawn to the individual order of any person or persons whose
name or names appear thereon as signer or signers thereof, when bearing or purporting to bear the
facsimile signatures of the following:
City Mayor
City Manager
City Finance Director
and that Northeast Bank, and U.S. Bank, shall be entitled to honor and to charge the Authority, or the
City on behalf of the Authority, for all such checks, drafts or other orders, regardless of by whom or by
what means the facsimile signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto, if such
facsimile signature or signatures resemble the facsimile specimens duly certified to or filed with the
Banks by the City Finance Director or other officer of the Authority or City. 5
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Finance Director or their designee shall be authorized to make
electronic funds transfers in lieu of issuing paper checks, subject to the controls required by Minnesota
Statutes and by the City of Columbia Heights’ financial policies.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all transactions, if any, relating to deposits, withdrawals, re-discounts
and borrowings by or on behalf of the Authority with said depositories, made directly by the Authority
or by the City on the behalf of the Authority, prior to the adoption of this resolution be, and the same
hereby are, in all things ratified, approved and confirmed.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bank designated above as a depository, may be used as a custodian
(a.k.a. depository) for investment purposes, so long as the investments comply with authorized
investments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bank of New York Mellon DBA Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC may be
used as a custodian (a.k.a. depository) for investment purposes so long as the investments comply with
the authorized investments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds of the Authority can be held in accounts at such investment
custodians under the name and federal identification number of the City, together with the funds of
the City, provided that separate fund accounting records are maintained for the respective Authority
and City shares of such accounts in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting and
auditing standards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all resolutions heretofore adopted by the Board of
Commissioners of the Authority with regard to depositories or brokerage firms are superseded by this
resolution.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 6th of January 2025
Offered by: Laurel Deneen
Seconded by: Lamin Dibba
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
6. Transfer of Property to the City: 960 40th Ave NE
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Voight reported the Columbia Heights EDA currently owns the real property located at 960 40th
Ave NE, property ID number 36-30-24-32-0046. The property is located immediately east of City
Hall, abutting the City Hall parcel, with street access from 40 th Ave NE to the north. In 2020, Alatus
LLC purchased the site from its previous owner in preparation for the City Hall redevelopment
project. In 2021, the EDA then purchased the site from Alatus LLC in order to hold it for eventual
City use. In late 2024, the property was paved, striped, and posted as City-owned vehicle parking
only. Two adjacent property owners continue to use the site for motor vehicle access to their
garages. Because this property now serves as a City parking facility and no future redevelopment is
planned for the site, staff recommend that the EDA transfer the property to City ownership.
Questions/Comments from Members:
Szurek asked how the City was going to ensure that the property owners would not use it as extra
parking. Chirpich replied that Staff have put up signs that indicate that it is for City Hall parking
only. He added that unauthorized vehicles would receive a ticket if they parked in the parking lot.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Márquez-Simula, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2025-03, there
being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Spriggs, seconded by Dibba, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, a Resolution of the Economic
Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, authorizing conveyance of certain real
property to the City of Columbia Heights. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) is the owner of
certain real property located in Anoka County, Minnesota and legally described as
Lot 23, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of
the Registrar of Deeds within and for said Anoka County, Minnesota
(the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) is interested in owning the Property;
and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to convey the
Property to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the City have followed applicable statutory provisions, including but not
limited to, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 465.035 and 471.64.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic
Development Authority as follows:
1. The recitals set forth in the preamble to this resolution and the exhibits attached to this
resolution are incorporated into this resolution as if fully set forth herein.
2. The conveyance of the Property by the Authority to the City is hereby authorized pursuant to
a quit claim deed.
3. The Board hereby authorizes the President and Executive Director, in their discretion and at
such time, if any, as they may deem appropriate, to execute on behalf of the Authority all appropriate
documents to convey title of the Property to the City, including but not limited to a quit claim deed
(the “Conveyance Documents”), and to carry out, on behalf of the Authority, the Authority’s
obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied. The Conveyance
Documents shall be in substantially the form on file with the Authority and the approval hereby given
to the Conveyance Documents includes approval of such additional details therein as may be necessary
and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be
necessary and appropriate and approved by legal counsel to the Authority and by the officers
authorized herein to execute said documents prior to their execution; and said officers are hereby
authorized to approve said changes on behalf of the Authority. The execution of any instrument by the
appropriate officers of the Authority herein authorized shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of
such document in accordance with the terms hereof. This resolution shall not constitute an offer and
the Conveyance Documents shall not be effective until the date of execution thereof as provided
herein.
4. In the event of absence or disability of the 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 the
City Attorney, may act in their behalf. Upon execution and delivery of the Conveyance Documents, the
officers and employees of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken
such actions as may be necessary on behalf of the Board to implement the Conveyance Documents.
ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Passed this 6th of January 2025
Offered by: Justice Spriggs
Seconded by: Lamin Dibba
Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED.
President
Attest:
Secretary
7. 2025 EDA Goal Setting
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Forney reviewed the EDA 2025 goals. He stated in preparation for the Council’s 2025 goal-setting
process, staff are providing the EDA with the opportunity to define its 2025 priorities. Last year, staff
utilized the City Council’s goals to guide the EDA’s priorities. For 2025, however, staff aim to establish
the EDA’s goals prior to the Council’s meeting so that the EDA may directly inform some of the City’s
broader strategies. The goal-setting process will take place over two sessions. The first session, in
January, will include a presentation of the EDA’s current finances, followed by an interactive activity to
identify priorities for 2025. In the second session, held in February, staff will present a summary of the
January discussions along with recommendations for the EDA’s 2025 goals. Feedback will be solicited,
and the recommendations will be refined as necessary. This process will result in a final set of EDA
priorities for 2025.
Forney noted there were several good ideas from last year that were not able to be accomplished due
to the Trust Fund funding not coming through. The City received the second payment from the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund on December 31, 2024.
Forney explained as Staff work with the EDA to set goals and establish priorities for 2025, they wanted
to provide baseline information on financial resources available to the EDA. The EDA has control over
multiple funding sources and the ability to apply for additional funds in certain areas. To allow the EDA
time and space to establish its priorities and objectives, Staff will not cover the current finances of the
commission in depth at this time. Instead, at the February meeting, Staff will present a proposed
distribution based on the EDA’s feedback during this goal-setting session. This approach is a more
efficient use of EDA time and will give Staff a good starting point for preparing recommendations.
Voight explained an activity for the EDA in order for Staff to gain clarity on ideas and understanding of
the EDA’s priorities for 2025. Staff will compile all of the information and put together a
recommendation and bring it back to the EDA.
Voight asked what are three or four initiatives, strategies, or topics that you would like the EDA to
focus on in 2025. She gave each commissioner a post-it note to write down ideas.
Voight explained the next activity. She asked each commissioner to read aloud their ideas and to put
them into a category that was listed on the wall.
James read her ideas which included revising the fire suppression grant to make it more helpful, a
continuation of the process to purchase blighted or underutilized properties in the Central business
district, Central Avenue revitalization, and making a plan for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and
determining the best way to utilize it to create new housing.
Buesgens noted her ideas included surveying businesses on the façade and looking at landscaping on
Central Avenue, having grant money to improve NOAH’s such as roofs, windows, and HVAC, and
keeping the affordable housing that is currently there, combining the Medtronic site with Sullivan Lake
Park, and have more public art since it can improve the City’s economy.
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resource online that could be easily accessible, to provide community information session or classes on
starting a business within the City, and expanding the façade improvement plan to include interior
work and/or creating a new program that will help with the infrastructure of a business that could be
aging.
Dibba stated his ideas included, to increase the amount in the façade improvement fund in order to
provide help and training for small business owners, particularly new ones. Voight asked if those were
two separate ideas. Dibba replied that it there could be two separate ideas with training small business
owners on bookkeeping or other skills as a new idea. He added an idea of having more consultations
with the businesses community. Voight asked if consultations would be members of the EDA going to
businesses. Dibba replied that EDA members could be consultants. He added that small businesses
could organize themselves and work closely with the City. He mentioned his other idea would be to see
action on the Medtronic site this year. He added that he would like to see more playgrounds in the
City.
Márquez-Simula noted her ideas included to improve the pedestrian alley between the parking ramp
and Central Avenue, improve the City parking lot and signage behind the DMV, have pollinator
plantings in most places, and have a business district alley façade improvement grant.
Szurek mentioned her ideas included to encourage development in order to lower residential taxation,
develop new ways to improve Central Avenue, deal with dilapidated housing, help with the fire
suppression.
Spriggs stated his ideas included having local art in the Central Business District, targeting key
properties or areas for purchase, and refining or repurposing the fire suppression agreements.
Forney noted that the Staff's ideas include revising the fire suppression and façade grant programs,
enacting business visits as a part of the business retention expansion program, and establishing a
business booklet.
Voight placed the post-it notes under various categories. She asked if the EDA would like to add
categories. Buesgens noted there was a category for the business façades and fire suppression and
added that there is another category for setting up the business directory. Szurek suggested have all
business items in one category and then add subcategories. The Commissioners agreed.
Deneen asked if there were other areas that were identified to include public art besides Central
Avenue. James replied that it makes sense to target Central Avenue for 2025.
The Commission agreed to add a category entitled “Redevelopment”.
Szurek asked for clarification over public art since it costs a lot of money to do it. Buesgens explained
that public art has shown that it booms the economy in local areas such as St. Paul and Hopkins. She
explained that it provides a welcoming environment and pulls in businesses. She added that when an
environment looks good, the community starts to take better care of it. James mentioned that the City
owns a lot of areas and has control over making it look better. Deneen added that the alley by the City-10
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owned parking lot is not an area she would feel comfortable walking alone at night. However, if there
were overhead lights, and murals it would be a more comfortable place to walk in at night. Szurek
added that the back side of buildings looks terrible and could be improved.
Deneen explained that she liked the idea of starting on Central Avenue and to build from there. It will
help people buy into the idea because people have the most experience with Central Avenue.
Márquez-Simula added that part of the goal-setting process is to help direct Staff on what to focus on.
This can help Staff find grants to help implement the goals.
Voight explained that the next category includes purchasing blighted, underutilized properties in the
Central Business District (CBD), delipidated housing stock dealing with it, targeting properties in key
areas for purchase, determining the most effective use of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to create
new housing, grant money to improve NOAH, windows, HVAC, etc. Chirpich suggested titling the
category as “neighborhood revitalization”.
Voight noted the last category included ideas such as having information sessions or classes for starting
a new business, consultation between the City and business community, business booklet, business
visits by the Commission or others, and creating a business directory. Another category included ideas
around the fire suppression grant and the Business District alley façade improvement. Deneen
suggested titling the category “Grants and Education for Business Outreach”. Márquez-Simula
suggested “Business Outreach and Grants”.
Voight asked the Commissioners to vote for three ideas that they would each like to prioritize. The
Commissioners used post-it notes to cast their individual votes. Voight explained that Staff would take
all of the information and feedback and provide the EDA with recommendations during the next
meeting.
BUSINESS UPDATES
Forney mentioned that the Community Development Department is in the process of hiring an intern.
The City received a $2,000 grant from the Economic Development Foundation of Minnesota. He
mentioned that they have received about four applicants. The intern will help execute some of the
ideas that the EDA comes up with.
Voight updated the EDA about the Home Energy Squad. The Home Energy Squad is going through a
transition of providers for Anoka County. ICF is the new provider for Anoka County. Xcel and
CenterPoint have a contract with ICF. Residents can go to the Home Energy Squad website and sign up
for visits just like they always could. Communication is on the website and will be on social media in
the next couple of weeks. Xcel and CenterPoint provide a promotional code to reduce the price for
Columbia Heights residents. The EDA now has $5,000 more in funds. Forney added that it is because
the City participated in the Partners In Energy.
Buesgens noted that the participation in the energy audit was low in 2024 and asked if Staff were
planning on using some of the extra funds to push more participation in the energy audit. Szurek asked
if there was a letter included in the water bill to promote participation. She added that including a 11
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letter with the water bill would reach more people.
Márquez-Simula asked Voight to speak more about the social media posts. Voight replied that she has
been working with the communications team and they will be doing a Facebook post this week or next
week. Márquez-Simula mentioned she likes the idea of the EDA showing up for events and having sign-
up sheets for residents to get further involved.
Dibba asked if there was an effective way to get important information out quickly. Forney replied that
they have Code Red which is utilized for emergency or specific City items. Dibba asked about non-
emergency marketing tools. James replied that the City sends out monthly emails. Forney added that
there is an online and paper newsletter, and social media provides information. Márquez-Simula added
that Code Red has been used for non-emergency items such as sending information regarding
neighborhood meetings.
Buesgens asked if residents could customize which kind of notifications they receive from Code Red.
She wondered if general business updates could be included in Code Red. Deneen express caution of
using an emergency service for marketing. She agreed with Buesgens of wanting to get the word out to
residents to be more environmentally conscious, but wanted to respect what people originally opted
into with Code Red. Buesgens wondered if there was another platform that people could sign up to get
text updates from the City.
James suggested Staff look at the marketing plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Márquez-Simula, seconded by Spriggs, to adjourn the meeting at 6:01 pm. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________
Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary
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Resolution 2025-04
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024.
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 December 2024 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 3rd day of February 2025
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
President
Attest:
Secretary
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Item 2.
AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/3Page:01/16/2025 10:16 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 1847
23,413.00 511/20/24IDC AUTOMATIC, LLCFAIRVIEW RAMP CONCRETE REPAIRS420.6317.44000.1915
23,413.00 Total For Check 1847
Check 1886
47.49 112-6241345-058424210/16/24AMAZON.COMFOOT STOOL-COORDINATOR204.6314.42010
34.26 111-4917223-267223210/15/24AMAZON.COML-HANDED MOUSE-COORDINATOR204.6314.42011
450.00 20210231849010/16/24ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. OF MNEDAM MEMBERSHIP-VOIGHT & BOUCHER204.6314.44330
531.75 Total For Check 1886
Check 201187
79.99 36-30-24-33-015911/04/24ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS3853 CENTRAL AVE 408.6414.44390
123.05 36-30-24-33-001111/04/24ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS3851 CENTRAL AVE408.6414.44390
1,448.91 35-30-24-11-000911/27/24ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS4416 CENTRAL AVE SECOND HALF408.6414.44390
1,651.95 Total For Check 201187
Check 201213
391.00 18483911/19/24KENNEDY & GRAVENCL205-00003 4827-4833 UNIVERSITY408.6414.43050
391.00 Total For Check 201213
Check 201237
222.75 M2963211/14/24TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCEDA MEETING 110424204.6314.43050
222.75 Total For Check 201237
Check 201266
24.30 22331746911/15/24COMCAST111524 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
24.30 Total For Check 201266
Check 201301
48.84 99285736211/26/24POPP.COM INC112624 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
13.85 99285839611/30/24POPP.COM INC113124 -10010429 COM DEV ADMINISTRATION204.6314.43210
62.69 Total For Check 201301
Check 201354
472.85 0000089711/11/24DDA HUMAN RESOURCES, INC.COMPENSATION ANALYSIS-COMM DEV204.6314.43050
472.85 Total For Check 201354
Check 201358
825.00 9954511/12/24EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCTIF ESTIMATES 3901 UNIVERSITY204.6314.43050
825.00 Total For Check 201358
Check 201369
2,500.00 439011/21/24KURTH SURVEYINGSURVEY LOTS 4833 & 4827 UNIVERSITY AVE408.6314.43050
2,500.00 Total For Check 201369
Check 201384
21,296.50 6362011/14/24NITTI ROLLOFF SERVICES INCDEMOLITION 4416 CENTRAL AVE NE408.6414.43050
21,296.50 Total For Check 201384
Check 201398
385.00 12022412/04/24SZUREK/MARLAINEEDA MEETINGS 0124, 0324-1224204.6314.44380
385.00 Total For Check 201398
Check 201401
506.28 025-47891209/11/24TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.EP&L (18 USERS) 100124-123124204.6314.44030 14
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INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/3Page:01/16/2025 10:16 AM
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DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
Check 201401
506.28 Total For Check 201401
Check 201416
13.93 35302411000912/31/24ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS35-30-24-11-0009408.6414.44390
13.93 Total For Check 201416
Check 201436
24.30 22746602012/15/24COMCAST121524 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
24.30 Total For Check 201436
Check 201453
1,450.00 17997902/22/24KENNEDY & GRAVENALATUS LIQUOR STORE DISCUSSION204.6314.43050
198.00 17935901/18/24KENNEDY & GRAVEN3989 CENTRAL PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT408.6314.43050
594.00 17998002/22/24KENNEDY & GRAVEN3989 CENTRAL PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT408.6314.43050
2,242.00 Total For Check 201453
Check 201492
976.82 114852609412/09/24XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
976.82 Total For Check 201492
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AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number
INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/3Page:01/16/2025 10:16 AM
User: suems
DB: Columbia Heights
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
PAID
4,504.92 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION
976.82 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING
26,645.38 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
23,413.00 Fund 420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
Fund Totals:
23,413.00 FAIRVIEW RAMP CONCRETE REPAIRS420.6317.44000.1915
1,665.88 35-30-24-11-0009408.6414.44390
21,687.50 CL205-00003 4827-4833 UNIVERSITY408.6414.43050
3,292.00 3989 CENTRAL PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT408.6314.43050
976.82 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
385.00 EDA MEETINGS 0124, 0324-1224204.6314.44380
450.00 EDAM MEMBERSHIP-VOIGHT & BOUCHER204.6314.44330
506.28 EP&L (18 USERS) 100124-123124204.6314.44030
48.60 111524 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250
62.69 112624 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210
2,970.60 COMPENSATION ANALYSIS-COMM DEV204.6314.43050
34.26 L-HANDED MOUSE-COORDINATOR204.6314.42011
47.49 FOOT STOOL-COORDINATOR204.6314.42010
--- TOTALS BY GL DISTRIBUTION ---
55,540.12 Total For All Funds:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 202 - ANOKA CO COMM DEV PROGRAMS
Expenditures
Dept 6355 - ANOKA CO HRA LEVY PROJECTS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.202.6355.43050
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6355 - ANOKA CO HRA LEVY PROJECTS
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 1,231.00 (1,231.00)0.00 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (1,231.00)1,231.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 202 - ANOKA CO COMM DEV PROGRAMS:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
110.89 (23,948.47)243,948.47 115,923.90 0.00 220,000.00 EDA CURRENT AD VALOREM204.0000.31011
63.91 32,481.50 57,518.50 28,435.09 0.00 90,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX204.0000.31014
100.00 1,115.87 (1,115.87)463.37 0.00 0.00 DELNQ. AD VALOREM204.0000.31020
100.00 (23.16)23.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES204.0000.31800
100.00 112.86 (112.86)0.00 0.00 0.00 PENALTIES & INTEREST204.0000.31910
96.86 9,738.60 300,261.40 144,822.36 0.00 310,000.00 TAXES
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
100.00 (30.00)30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES204.0000.34112
100.00 (4,000.00)4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 DEVELOPER FEES204.0000.34113
100.00 (4,030.00)4,030.00 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 CHARGES FOR SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 3,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,700.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS204.0000.36210
0.00 3,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,700.00 MISCELLANEOUS
97.00 9,408.60 304,291.40 148,822.36 0.00 313,700.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
97.00 9,408.60 304,291.40 148,822.36 0.00 313,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (3,588.50)3,588.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 ATTORNEY FEES-OTHER204.6314.43045
394.38 (7,359.60)9,484.60 0.00 375.00 2,500.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050
23.33 2,300.00 700.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105
186.41 (604.85)826.02 0.00 478.83 700.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210
372.45 (1,362.25)1,862.25 163.84 0.00 500.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220
91.82 32.74 367.26 24.30 0.00 400.00 OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS204.6314.43250
0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE204.6314.43310
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 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
100.00 (0.04)3,200.04 266.67 0.00 3,200.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE204.6314.43600
0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES204.6314.44000
143.23 (475.48)1,575.48 0.00 0.00 1,100.00 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS204.6314.44030
100.00 0.04 9,099.96 758.33 0.00 9,100.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040
165.00 (325.00)825.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP204.6314.44330
55.00 315.00 385.00 385.00 0.00 700.00 COMMISSION & BOARDS204.6314.44380
100.00 (820.00)820.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS204.6314.44600
139.37 (9,487.94)32,734.11 1,598.14 853.83 24,100.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
87.96 24,534.71 179,265.29 15,538.58 0.00 203,800.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010
87.57 1,901.93 13,398.07 1,108.97 0.00 15,300.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210
91.42 1,355.41 14,444.59 1,166.60 0.00 15,800.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220
75.51 5,729.57 17,670.43 1,291.54 0.00 23,400.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300
56.72 692.47 907.53 54.38 0.00 1,600.00 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM204.6314.41510
86.84 34,214.09 225,685.91 19,160.07 0.00 259,900.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION
Expenditures
SUPPLIES
108.82 (17.64)217.64 0.00 0.00 200.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES204.6314.42000
23.75 152.51 47.49 0.00 0.00 200.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT204.6314.42010
100.00 (1,956.06)1,956.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 END USER DEVICES204.6314.42011
50.06 99.89 100.11 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
290.16 (1,521.30)2,321.30 0.00 0.00 800.00 SUPPLIES
CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
100.00 0.04 28,899.96 2,408.33 0.00 28,900.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100
100.00 0.04 28,899.96 2,408.33 0.00 28,900.00 CONTINGENCIES & TRANSFERS
92.60 23,204.89 289,641.28 23,166.54 853.83 313,700.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
92.60 23,204.89 289,641.28 23,166.54 853.83 313,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (13,796.29)14,650.12 125,655.82 (853.83)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
92.60 23,204.89 289,641.28 23,166.54 853.83 313,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
97.00 9,408.60 304,291.40 148,822.36 0.00 313,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION:
19
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TRANSFER IN-SPECIAL PROJ REV228.0000.39247
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 0.04 3,099.96 258.33 0.00 3,100.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600
85.80 283.92 1,716.08 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800
68.63 4,078.61 8,921.39 976.82 0.00 13,000.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810
33.13 23,405.83 10,979.87 0.00 614.30 35,000.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000
0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 BLDG MAINT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES228.6317.44020
45.97 29,768.40 24,717.30 1,235.15 614.30 55,100.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 INTERDEPARTMENTAL LABOR SERV228.6317.41070
0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 PERSONNEL SERVICES
SUPPLIES
100.00 (15.93)15.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES228.6317.42171
100.00 (15.93)15.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUPPLIES
44.78 31,252.47 24,733.23 1,235.15 614.30 56,600.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
44.78 31,252.47 24,733.23 1,235.15 614.30 56,600.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 25,347.53 (24,733.23)(1,235.15)(614.30)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
44.78 31,252.47 24,733.23 1,235.15 614.30 56,600.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 56,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,600.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING:
20
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6)
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
108.28 (70,345.71)920,345.71 436,623.74 0.00 850,000.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM372.0000.31010
100.00 (284,673.50)284,673.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 DELNQ. AD VALOREM372.0000.31020
141.77 (355,019.21)1,205,019.21 436,623.74 0.00 850,000.00 TAXES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS372.0000.36210
0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS
140.94 (350,019.21)1,205,019.21 436,623.74 0.00 855,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
140.94 (350,019.21)1,205,019.21 436,623.74 0.00 855,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,201.08)1,201.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050
100.00 (166.75)166.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLISHING372.7000.43500
113.48 (74,128.80)624,128.80 245,438.81 0.00 550,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS372.7000.44600
113.73 (75,496.63)625,496.63 245,438.81 0.00 550,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 0.00 140,000.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 PRINCIPAL372.7000.46010
100.00 0.00 50,200.00 0.00 0.00 50,200.00 INTEREST372.7000.46110
151.67 (775.00)1,075.00 0.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES372.7000.46200
0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL CHARGES372.7000.46210
99.88 225.00 191,275.00 0.00 1,200.00 192,700.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
110.13 (75,271.63)816,771.63 245,438.81 1,200.00 742,700.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
110.13 (75,271.63)816,771.63 245,438.81 1,200.00 742,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
344.66 (274,747.58)388,247.58 191,184.93 (1,200.00)112,300.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
110.13 (75,271.63)816,771.63 245,438.81 1,200.00 742,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
140.94 (350,019.21)1,205,019.21 436,623.74 0.00 855,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6):
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (207,782.26)207,782.26 103,891.13 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM375.0000.31010
100.00 (207,782.26)207,782.26 103,891.13 0.00 0.00 TAXES
100.00 (207,782.26)207,782.26 103,891.13 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (207,782.26)207,782.26 103,891.13 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050
100.00 (187,004.04)187,004.04 93,502.02 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS375.7000.44600
100.00 (187,604.58)187,604.58 93,502.02 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (187,604.58)187,604.58 93,502.02 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (187,604.58)187,604.58 93,502.02 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (20,177.68)20,177.68 10,389.11 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (187,604.58)187,604.58 93,502.02 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (207,782.26)207,782.26 103,891.13 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND:
22
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (56,014.94)56,014.94 28,007.47 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM391.0000.31010
100.00 (56,014.94)56,014.94 28,007.47 0.00 0.00 TAXES
100.00 (56,014.94)56,014.94 28,007.47 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (56,014.94)56,014.94 28,007.47 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050
100.00 (600.54)600.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (600.54)600.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (55,414.40)55,414.40 28,007.47 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (600.54)600.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (56,014.94)56,014.94 28,007.47 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4:
23
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (808,994.62)808,994.62 404,497.31 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM392.0000.31010
100.00 (808,994.62)808,994.62 404,497.31 0.00 0.00 TAXES
100.00 (808,994.62)808,994.62 404,497.31 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
100.00 (808,994.62)808,994.62 404,497.31 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,100.54)1,100.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050
100.00 (768,544.88)768,544.88 384,272.44 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS392.7000.44600
100.00 (769,645.42)769,645.42 384,272.44 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (769,645.42)769,645.42 384,272.44 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
100.00 (769,645.42)769,645.42 384,272.44 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (39,349.20)39,349.20 20,224.87 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (769,645.42)769,645.42 384,272.44 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 (808,994.62)808,994.62 404,497.31 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
100.00 (31,282.68)31,282.68 15,641.34 0.00 0.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM393.0000.31010
100.00 (31,282.68)31,282.68 15,641.34 0.00 0.00 TAXES
MISCELLANEOUS
0.00 63,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,700.00 LOAN INTEREST393.0000.36216
0.00 63,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,700.00 MISCELLANEOUS
TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.00 5,885,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,885,000.00 BOND PROCEEDS393.0000.39310
0.00 5,885,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,885,000.00 TRANSFERS & NON-REV RECEIPTS
0.53 5,917,417.32 31,282.68 15,641.34 0.00 5,948,700.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
0.53 5,917,417.32 31,282.68 15,641.34 0.00 5,948,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 7000 - BONDS
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (1,228.04)1,228.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050
100.00 (1,228.04)1,228.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.00 5,935,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,935,000.00 PRINCIPAL393.7000.46010
0.00 13,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,400.00 INTEREST393.7000.46110
100.00 (1,000.00)1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL CHARGES393.7000.46210
0.02 5,947,400.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 5,948,400.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
0.04 5,946,171.96 2,228.04 0.00 0.00 5,948,400.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS
0.04 5,946,171.96 2,228.04 0.00 0.00 5,948,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
9,684.88 (28,754.64)29,054.64 15,641.34 0.00 300.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
0.04 5,946,171.96 2,228.04 0.00 0.00 5,948,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.53 5,917,417.32 31,282.68 15,641.34 0.00 5,948,700.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Revenues
Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
TAXES
104.41 (10,374.81)245,374.81 114,865.49 0.00 235,000.00 HRA CURRENT AD VALOREM408.0000.31012
79.62 15,282.77 59,717.23 29,659.21 0.00 75,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX408.0000.31014
100.00 1,858.29 (1,858.29)481.08 0.00 0.00 DELNQ. AD VALOREM408.0000.31020
97.82 6,766.25 303,233.75 145,005.78 0.00 310,000.00 TAXES
97.82 6,766.25 303,233.75 145,005.78 0.00 310,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL
97.82 6,766.25 303,233.75 145,005.78 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Expenditures
Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (3,561.00)3,561.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6314.43050
100.00 (298.89)298.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES408.6314.44300
100.00 (4,600.00)4,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6314.44600
100.00 (8,459.89)8,459.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (15,000.00)15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LAND408.6314.45110
100.00 (15,000.00)15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
100.00 (23,459.89)23,459.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH
Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (28,761.86)28,761.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600
100.00 (28,761.86)28,761.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (28,761.86)28,761.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (195,483.22)195,483.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6414.43050
100.00 (495.21)495.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES408.6414.44000
100.00 (13,505.00)13,505.00 13.93 0.00 0.00 TAXES & LICENSES408.6414.44390
0.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6414.44600
209.48 (109,483.43)209,483.43 13.93 0.00 100,000.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
107.87 (16,519.55)226,519.55 0.00 0.00 210,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110
107.87 (16,519.55)226,519.55 0.00 0.00 210,000.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD
Expenditures
140.65 (126,002.98)436,002.98 13.93 0.00 310,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (74,436.00)74,436.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6418.44600
100.00 (74,436.00)74,436.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (74,436.00)74,436.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT
181.50 (252,660.73)562,660.73 13.93 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 259,426.98 (259,426.98)144,991.85 0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
181.50 (252,660.73)562,660.73 13.93 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
97.82 6,766.25 303,233.75 145,005.78 0.00 310,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD:
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DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2024
% BDGT
USED
UNENCUMBERED
BALANCE
YTD BALANCE
12/31/2024
ACTIVITY FOR
MONTH
12/31/24
ENCUMBERED
YEAR-TO-DATE
2024
AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER
Fund 420 - CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
Expenditures
Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (23,413.00)23,413.00 23,413.00 0.00 0.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES420.6317.44000.1915
100.00 (49,655.26)49,655.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISC. CHARGES420.6317.44300
100.00 (73,068.26)73,068.26 23,413.00 0.00 0.00 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
100.00 (73,068.26)73,068.26 23,413.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING
100.00 (73,068.26)73,068.26 23,413.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
100.00 73,068.26 (73,068.26)(23,413.00)0.00 0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
100.00 (73,068.26)73,068.26 23,413.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES
Fund 420 - CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT:
164.98 (73,166.02)188,434.15 511,447.24 (2,668.13)112,600.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
37.05 4,640,547.16 2,728,184.71 771,041.89 2,668.13 7,371,400.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS
38.97 4,567,381.14 2,916,618.86 1,282,489.13 0.00 7,484,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 2/3/2025
ITEM: 2025 EDA Goal Setting: Session II
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Community Development Staff, 1/29/25
BACKGROUND:
At the EDA’s January meeting, staff led the Commission in a two-part interactive goal setting exercise. During
the first part of the activity, commissioners and a staff representative each suggested three or four ideas –
initiatives, strategies, or topics – that they would like the EDA to focus on in 2025. In the second part of the
exercise, each Commissioner cast three votes to identify their priorities from the collected list of suggestions.
Following the meeting, staff compiled the full list of ideas and tallied the votes (see Attachment 1).
Through this activity, the EDA defined and prioritized four focus areas for 2025:
1. Central Ave (revitalization, placemaking, and quality of life)
2. Business (support, outreach, and grants) (tie)
2. Neighborhood/Housing (revitalization) (tie)
4. “Big Sites” (redevelopment)
Note: Business (support, outreach, and grants) and Neighborhood/Housing (revitalization) tied in number of
votes received.
Based on the focus areas defined by the Commission and on the specific strategy and program suggestions
Commissioners made during the activity, staff have prepared a list of draft 2025 goals for the EDA’s
consideration. The goals listed below will inform the creation and execution of the work plan for Community
Development staff. In doing so, they will help match EDA priorities with available resources. Certain goals are
specific, while others are more general; while developing this list, staff worked to capture the ideas put forth
by the Commission while leaving space for additional opportunities.
1. Central Ave
a. In alignment with City Council citywide goals for public art, develop and launch a Central
Business District public art program.
b. Facilitate placemaking along and near Central Avenue, taking into consideration existing
program-based opportunities and upcoming MnDOT-led street redevelopment.
2. Business
a. Create initiatives to increase the City’s interactions with and promotion of the loc al business
community.
b. Update City grant programs to ensure they provide beneficial and valuable support to
businesses.
2. Neighborhood/Housing
a. Review, revise, and continue to administer the EDA’s Commercial Revitalization Program to
address substandard and non-conforming housing stock.
b. Establish and implement an allocation plan for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
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4. “Big Sites”
a. Advance redevelopment of EDA-owned properties.
b. Promote and champion opportunities for major local redevelopment sites.
i. Marketing
ii. Outreach to developers
iii. Track progress in 2025
It is important to note that staff will address work plan items in order of the EDA’s chosen priorities as much as
possible, but some initiatives may be shifted due to external timelines (for example, funding distribution
dates). Staff will also take advantage of opportunities to build momentum by completing projects that rely
solely on internal processes, and that can have an immediate impact on the community (for example, revisions
to existing grant programs).
In addition to guiding staff and the Commission in their daily work, this shared framework will provide a way
of looking back at the end of the year, assessing progress, and evaluating priorities for the future.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ideas List with Vote Tallies: EDA January 2025 Goal Setting
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More consultation b/w city and business
community
Revise fire suppression grant program to be
more helpful for businesses in targeted
industries/locations
Continue to purchase
blighted/underutilized properties in central
business district
Public art piece(s) in central business district Medtronic
Establish a business booklet (1 SHARED
VOTE)
Business district alley façade improvement
grant + standards
Determine most effective use of Affordable
Housing Trust Fund to create new housing Grant programs for public art Medtronic site / park / Sullivan Lake
Create business directory online resource,
easily accessible (1 SHARED VOTE)
Expanding façade improvement plan to
include interior work and/or a similar
program for that work
Grant money to improve our NOAHs (roofs,
windows, HVAC, etc.) (1 VOTE)Public art (proven to improve local economy)Encourage development that will help lower
residential taxation
Refine/repurpose fire suppression grant
program Develop ways to update Central Ave
City parking lot improved and signage and
pollinator plantings (1 VOTE)
3 VOTES SUBCATEGORY
4 VOTES CATEGORY 5 VOTES CATEGORY 4 VOTES CATEGORY
TOTAL: 5 TOTAL: 7 TOTAL: 4
Targeting properties in key areas for
purchase
Façade grant to be increased and redirected
to include other areas like training
REDEVELOPMENT “BIG SITES”
tax base, parks
TOTAL: 5
IDEAS LIST with VOTE TALLIES: EDA January 2025 Goal Setting
NEIGHBORHOOD / HOUSING
revitalization
CENTRAL AVE
revitalization, placemaking, quality of life
Enact business visits as a part of business
retention and expansion Fire suppression Deal w/dilapidated housing stock
BUSINESS SUPPORT, OUTREACH, and GRANTS
1 VOTE CATEGORY
Central Ave revitalization: filling empty
storefronts, continue façade program
The pedestrian “alley” “beautified,” murals,
lighting, etc. … Central Ave (1 VOTE)
Survey businesses or “façade” of “new”
Central Ave… landscaping
Grant for playgrounds - soccer
Providing community information sessions
or classes on starting a business
Revisit façade and fire suppression grant
guidelines
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS
MEETING DATE 2/3/2025
ITEM: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Sources and Uses Planning
DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Emilie Voight, 1/30/25
BACKGROUND:
In 2024, the City Council designated the EDA as the sole administrator of the City’s Affordable Housing Trust
Fund. Currently, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund contains $142,878.18 from the 2024 local affordable
housing sales tax issuance. Establishing and implementing an allocation plan for the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund is one of the EDA’s 2025 goals.
Based on the EDA’s neighborhood and housing revitalization goals, staff have developed a recommendation to
use existing and anticipated Trust Fund resources while pursuing additional funding streams. This
recommendation includes some actions to take now and others to take later this year.
First, the sales tax Trust Fund resources would be used to develop and launch a program to support Naturally
Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAHs) in the city of Columbia Heights. Since local affordable housing sales tax
issuance occurs annually, a NOAH program established using this money would already have a reliable, regular
financial foundation.
In addition, in order to diversify the Trust Fund’s sources and uses, staff would also pursue two 2025 grant
opportunities through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), as described below: the Community
Stabilization Program and the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program .
MHFA’s new Community Stabilization Program is specifically geared toward preserving NOAHs.
Although little information has been published about this grant program, it is expected to launch
sometime in 2025. A grant received through this program could be used to bolster the new NOAH
initiative’s finances. Upon announcement of the program’s opening date and confirmation that its
guidelines would allow funding distribution through the Trust Fund , staff would bring more detailed
information to the EDA for discussion, in preparation for an application.
MHFA’s new Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program is currently accepting notices of intent to apply
for 2025 grant funding. Awards received through this program would funnel directly into the Trust
Fund and could be used for a broad range of actions related to the preservation, development, and
creation of new affordable housing. For example, these funds could contribute to funding in lieu of TIF,
to purchasing and redeveloping substandard and non-conforming single-family houses, or to expanding
partnerships with agencies like Habitat for Humanity. These funds must be used within five years and
must only be used for households at or below 115% of state median income.
The Community Stabilization Program is not yet open for applications. However, the EDA could already move
forward with an application for the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program.
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One key element of the Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program is that it requires a match based on new
public revenue. MHFA defines new public revenue as, “local income that is committed to the Local Housing
Trust Fund on or after June 29th, 2021” (MHFA program guide). Grantees may be eligible to receive matching
funds up to a total MHFA contribution of $225,000. New public revenue in an amount up to $150,000 may be
matched with grant funds at 100%. Additional new public revenue of more than $150,000 and up to $300,000
may be matched with grant funds at 50%. For example, a $300K City contribution could earn a $150K match,
plus up to $75K additional match, for a total MHFA contribution of $225K and a total grant budget of $525K.
Staff would recommend using existing EDA financial reserves in Fund 408 for the project match dollars. The
Fund 408 reserve currently holds $510,000.
In order to apply for Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program funding, the City must complete and submit an
Intent to Apply by 5:00 p.m. on February 11th. Once the Intent to Apply has been submitted, MHFA will invite
potential applicants to technical assistance sessions to learn more about the application process. The Request
for Proposals application will then open on Wednesday, February 12th, and close on March 19th.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
At this time, staff ask that the EDA provide feedback on this general proposal of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
sources and uses.
Furthermore, we ask that the EDA decide whether staff should proceed with an application for the MHFA
Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program. If in favor of an application, staff would ask that the EDA agree
upon the funding source (for example, Fund 408) and estimated dollar amount (City match) to list on the
Intent to Apply form. Based on the EDA’s direction today, staff would also proceed with any other grant
administration actions necessary between now and the March EDA meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S): N/A
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