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06-01-2026 EDA Packet
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, June 01, 2026 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 285 443 811 498 451 and passcode nT3gq9rr. 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 May 4, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 3) MOTION: Move to approve the May 4, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes. 2. Resolution 2026-16 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for April 2026. (pg. 10) MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-16, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-16, approving the financial statements for the month of April 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of April 2026. MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Fire Suppression Grant Application 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (Sister Bud LLC). (pg. 22) Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-17, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-17, a resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the form and substance of the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement with the owners of 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (Sister Bud LLC). 1 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA June 01, 2026 Economic Development Authority Page 2 4. Purchase of 4217 Central Ave NE. (pg. 40) Presenting Item: CD Director Mitchell Forney MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-18, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-18, a resolution approving the purchase agreement between the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and AA Homes LLC, and establishing funding procedures for the purchase and demolition of the properties. 5. Approval of Demolition Contract for 4510 Taylor St NE. (pg. 56) Presenting Item: CD Director Mitchell Forney MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Semple Excavating and Trucking, in the amount of $22,799 for the demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, water/sewer line capping, and site grading of the lot located at 4510 Taylor Street; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. BUSINESS UPDATES Presenting Items: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight a. June 5th Twin Cities North Chamber Business Connect Meeting b. Economic Support Microloan Program Update 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. 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, May 04, 2026 5:00 PM MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by President Spriggs CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Members present: Laurel Deneen; Rachel James; Justice Spriggs; Marlaine Szurek Members absent: Connie Buesgens; Lamin Dibba; Amáda Márquez-Simula Staff present: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager; Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director; Sarah LaVoie, Administrative Assistant; Emilie Voight, Community Development Coordinator; Ursula Brandt, City Planner PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve financial reports and payment of bills for March 2026 – Resolution No. 2026-14. 2. Approve the minutes of the regular EDA meeting of April 06, 2026. Motion by Deneen, seconded by Szurek, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its rec ords; and WHEREAS, the financial statements for the month of March 2026 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 3 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 04, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 2 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 May 4, 2026 Offered by: Laurel Deneen Seconded by: Marlaine Szurek Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. President Attest: Secretary BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Façade Improvement Grant Report for Nikhom Spa (3986 Central Ave NE). Voight noted that the report pertains to the 2026 Façade Improvement Grant application for Nikhom Spa (3986 Central Ave NE). The tenant, Nikhom Spa, recently opened a new massage and spa business in a suite that had previously been used for a massage business under a different owner. The tenant is applying for grant funds to furnish and install new signage on the existing awning in order to reflect the change of business. Photos of the existing conditions and renderings of the proposal have been included in the Agenda Packet. 4 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 04, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 3 Voight stated the applicant was able to receive two bids for the work, amounting to $4,743.98 (Canvas Craft) and $8,961.47 (BMS). This sets them up for a grant amount of $2,371.99. Community Development staff recommend funding this project in full as the signage will reflect the building’s new occupancy and help attract and orient customers. This is the fourth Façade Improvement Grant application in 2026. If this Façade Improvement Grant were to be approved, it would leave $26,978.82 remaining in the annual program budget. Motion by James, seconded by Deneen, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2026-15, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. Motion by James, seconded by Deneen, to approve Resolution No. 2026-15, 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 Nikhom Spa (3986 Central Ave NE). All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15 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 NIKHOM SPA (3986 CENTRAL AVE NE). WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Façade Imp rovement 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 5 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 04, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 4 into the Agreement with Nikhom Spa (3986 Central Ave NE). 2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed for and on behalf of the Authority to enter into the Grant Agreement. 3. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and take such action as they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of the foregoing resolution. ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Passed this May 4, 2026 Offered by: Rachel James Seconded by: Laurel Deneen Roll Call: All ayes of present. MOTION PASSED. President Attest: Secretary 4. Pledge of Allegiance Discussion. Voight reported that during the February 2026 EDA meeting, the Commission asked staff to look into whether reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was listed in the EDA Bylaws or any other City guiding documents that might require its inclusion as part of the monthly meeting o rder of business. Voight stated that, in response to the Commission’s request, staff provided a brief informational update during the March meeting. As stated in that update, the EDA Bylaws do not mention the Pledge of Allegiance, nor do they include it in the order of business for meetings. The Pledge is not referenced in the City Charter, nor is it referenced in the City Code. Based on records of past EDA meetings, the EDA has typically included the Pledge as part of its proceedings since approximately 2003. Prior to 2003, records of EDA meetings suggest that the Pledge was sometimes recited, but not during every meeting, and with varying regularity. Staff is of the opinion that the EDA Board of Commissioners has the discretion to decide whether the Pledge is recited as part of its monthly meeting proceedings. Questions/Comments from Members: Deneen stated she would like to forego reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since it is not done for any other meeting besides the City Council meeting. James offered that the Pledge of Allegiance could be said during the January meeting when officers 6 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 04, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 5 are voted on, but not said during the rest of the meetings throughout the year. Szurek wondered what was wrong with honoring the flag, and stated it does not take long to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Deneen expressed her appreciation of the separation between church and state. She mentioned that when there is a pledge that references God, it can go against the separation. Szurek expressed her opinion that that she did not understand the perspective because in her opinion the country was formed because of what God led the people to do and there is nothing wrong with honoring the flag. She stated she would like to continue to say the Pledge of Allegiance at each meeting. Spriggs explained that there was a lot of attention on Saint Louis Park when they removed the Pledge of Allegiance from city meetings, and he would like to be mindful of that, especially since the City has had the spotlight on it recently. He added that he would not want the community to think that the topic is the priority for the EDA. He noted he is less inclined to make the change due to potential negative attention on the City that could harm people. Deneen explained that she was not suggesting the change to the City Council meetings since it would draw more attention than removing the Pledge of Allegiance for the EDA. James explained that other boards and commissions do not do the Pledge of Allegiance, but she did not feel strongly one way or another. Spriggs summarized that the EDA’s consensus is to keep the Pledge of Allegiance in the meetings for now. Szurek pointed out that it would be good to get feedback from the other commission members. James suggested tabling the item until the other EDA members were present. The EDA members agreed and the item will be tabled until the first meeting of 2027 . BUSINESS UPDATES a. Purchase of 4217 Central Ave NE. Voight noted that the property at 4217 Central Avenue is currently used as a rental property and is coming up for sale. Staff were given the opportunity to speak with the owner and walk through the site with the idea that the EDA may want to purchase it. She noted that the purchase of the site closely aligns with the intent of the Commercial Revitalization Program. The house recently had a new roof and siding put on. She explained that she walked the property with the City’s inspector and agreed that it would be a good fit for the Commercial Revitalization Program and could be purchased, demolished, and prepared for commercial redevelopment. Staff put forth a contingent offer with the contingency being the EDA’s approval. Staff and the homeowner agreed on a purchase price of $225,000, which is the same price as the property the EDA most recently purchased on Central Avenue in 2024. Forney added that staff’s idea would be to use the ACHRA levy to fund the purchase. The ACHRA levy currently has about $600,000 in the fund. He noted that staff would like to know if the EDA would be interested in purchasing the property. 7 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 04, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 6 Voight pointed out that the exterior of the house has been updated, but the interior needs a lot of work. She added that staff spoke with the owner about the potential of the neighbors also eventually wanting to sell their properties. Questions/Comments from Members: James asked if the driveway would be included. Voight agreed that the driveway to the north would be included. James mentioned that it would be difficult to have much paved area on the site due to the City’s limits on impervious surface. Forney replied that imperious surface percentage requirements only apply to residential lots. Spriggs expressed his support for purchasing the property. He asked what the owner thought the neighbors would do in the future. Voight replied that the owner thought that the ne ighbor to the north had done a lot of work on the property and would not be inclined to have the EDA purchase the property. The property to the south may be interested in the EDA purchasing the lot in the future. The EDA agreed that they were interested in purchasing the 4217 Central property. Forney replied that staff would work on continuing the negotiation with the owner and then bring the purchase agreement to the EDA. Szurek asked if the owner was happy with what the EDA offered and the intent of purchasing the property. Voight replied that the owner was happy with the negotiation. Forney added that the owner would like to keep some items like the windows and AC units. b. Economic Support Microloan Program Update. Voight stated that the Economic Support Microloan Program was launched. The application period was open for two weeks. She noted that staff worked with MCCD to do in-person, online, and postal mail outreach in the City and received 38 applications, and 29 of the applications passed the initial eligibility review. She noted that MCCD would begin to reach out to eligible businesses that applied to give them information about the next steps and what documentation would be needed. Applicants will have about two weeks to submit documentation. She mentioned that there were a few businesses that reached out after the application deadline, asking to apply. She explained that staff decided that businesses could not apply after the deadline, but businesses would potentially be eligible to apply if there was funding remaining or the EDA wanted to do anything additional. Questions/Comments from Members: James suggested that the EDA discuss doing a second round opening for a wait list for businesses that did not apply before the deadline. She asked what type of businesses applied. Voight replied that she verified each business that applied. She added that the businesses that applied included auto shops, restaurants, professional services, beauty and hair services, and retail businesses. c. NOAH Loan Program Update. 8 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 04, 2026 EDA Meeting Page 7 Voight stated that the Community Development team went to the City landlord meeting on April 20th. She mentioned that she gave a presentation about the NOAH program to ensure that landlords were aware of the program and the updates since the program was launched. There were more than 20 people in attendance, and one duplex is currently moving forward with the inspection portion of the application. Forney added that staff are reviewing the program for any inefficiencies and will go back to the EDA if there are any changes. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Deneen, seconded by James, to adjourn the meeting at 5:31 pm. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. Respectfully submitted, _ Sarah LaVoie, Recording Secretary 9 Item 1. Resolution 2026-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AND THE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026. WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) is required by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the money on hand is to be applied, the EDA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the EDA to examine the statement and treasurer's vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its records; and WHEREAS, the financial statements for the month of April 2026 have been reviewed by the EDA Commission; and WHEREAS, the EDA has examined the financial statements and finds them to be acceptable as to both form and accuracy; and WHEREAS, the EDA Commission has other means to verify the intent of Section 469.096, Subd. 9, including but not limited to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, Annual City approved Budgets, Audits and similar documentation; and WHEREAS, financial statements are held by the City’s Finance Department in a method outlined by the State of Minnesota’s Records Retention Schedule, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority that it has examined the referenced financial statements including the check history, and they are found to be correct, as to form and content; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and the check history as presented in writing is approved for payment out of proper funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution is made as part of the permanent records of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority. ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Passed this 1st day of June, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Title: President Attest: Title: Secretary 10 Item 2. AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/2Page:05/27/2026 04:14 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights EXP CHECK RUN DATES 04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026 BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED PAID Check 206427 2,032.86 2026031603/16/26ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS4510 TAYLOR FULL YEAR 408.6414.45110 2,032.86 Total For Check 206427 Check 206439 23.49 26634760203/15/26COMCAST031526 934571297 COMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%)204.6314.43250 23.49 Total For Check 206439 Check 206513 1,481.90 108669054103/11/26DELL MARKETING LPTEAMS PREMIUM204.6314.44030 1,481.90 Total For Check 206513 Check 206544 48.81 99291255303/26/26POPP.COM INC032626 - 10013121 PHONE COMMDEV ADMIN204.6314.43210 48.81 Total For Check 206544 Check 206553 385.00 202503/25/26SZUREK/MARLAINEEDA MEETINGS 0125-0625, 0825-1225204.6314.44380 385.00 Total For Check 206553 Check 206565 3.15 03282603/28/26ARVIG ENTERPRISES, INCCOMM DEV ADMIN (2.3%) INTERNET 0326204.6314.43250 3.15 Total For Check 206565 Check 206593 3,140.00 371684803/19/26KUTAK ROCK LLPGENRAL EDA LEGAL SERVICES 0226204.6314.43050 3,140.00 Total For Check 206593 Check 206627 216.75 3198003/13/26TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCEDA MINUTES 030226204.6314.43050 199.00 3198103/13/26TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 030326204.6314.43050 415.75 Total For Check 206627 Check 206657 81.25 10581504/07/26EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INCALATUS HYVEE SITE REDEVELOPMENT 0326204.6314.43050 81.25 Total For Check 206657 Check 206694 857.52 127050504204/09/26XCEL ENERGY (N S P)ELECTRIC228.6317.43810 857.52 Total For Check 206694 Check 206772 252.25 3216204/14/26TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCEDA MINUTES 040626204.6314.43050 252.25 Total For Check 206772 Check 206840 40,000.00 2026042004/20/26METROPOLITAN CONSORTIUM OF COMM DEVADMIN FEES PAID TO MCCD408.6411.44600 300,000.00 2026042004/20/26METROPOLITAN CONSORTIUM OF COMM DEVMICROLOAN PRINCIPALS408.6414.44600 340,000.00 Total For Check 206840 11 Item 2. AmountInvoiceInvoice DateVendorInvoice Line DescGL Number INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/2Page:05/27/2026 04:14 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights EXP CHECK RUN DATES 04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026 BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED PAID 5,831.60 Fund 204 EDA ADMINISTRATION 857.52 Fund 228 DOWNTOWN PARKING 342,032.86 Fund 408 EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD Fund Totals: 348,721.98 Total For All Funds: 12 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION Revenues Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 0.00 311,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 311,600.00 EDA CURRENT AD VALOREM204.0000.31011 0.00 89,400.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 89,400.00 AREA WIDE TAX204.0000.31014 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS204.0000.36210 0.00 407,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 407,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 0.00 407,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 407,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH 28.80 149,091.21 60,308.79 16,686.36 0.00 209,400.00 REGULAR EMPLOYEES204.6314.41010 30.12 10,901.24 4,698.76 1,190.98 0.00 15,600.00 P.E.R.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41210 28.53 11,435.41 4,564.59 1,257.29 0.00 16,000.00 F.I.C.A. CONTRIBUTION204.6314.41220 19.77 19,255.42 4,744.58 1,187.31 0.00 24,000.00 INSURANCE204.6314.41300 35.37 581.68 318.32 80.08 0.00 900.00 MN PAID LEAVE TAX204.6314.41410 33.29 466.96 233.04 58.39 0.00 700.00 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE PREM204.6314.41510 0.00 200.00 0.00 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 8.50 183.01 16.99 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 100.00 (3,225.00)3,225.00 1,650.00 0.00 0.00 ATTORNEY FEES-OTHER204.6314.43045 78.00 3,057.50 8,637.50 333.50 2,205.00 13,900.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.204.6314.43050 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,500.00 TRAINING & EDUCATION ACTIVITIES204.6314.43105 56.24 525.13 196.04 48.69 478.83 1,200.00 TELEPHONE204.6314.43210 870.36 (770.36)870.36 0.00 0.00 100.00 POSTAGE204.6314.43220 20.69 396.54 103.46 23.49 0.00 500.00 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 33.33 2,333.32 1,166.68 291.67 0.00 3,500.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE204.6314.43600 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES204.6314.44000 148.52 (1,795.20)1,988.18 0.00 3,507.02 3,700.00 SOFTWARE & SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS204.6314.44030 33.33 6,333.32 3,166.68 791.67 0.00 9,500.00 INFORMATION SYS:INTERNAL SVC204.6314.44040 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00 SUBSCRIPTION, MEMBERSHIP204.6314.44330 48.13 415.00 385.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 COMMISSION & BOARDS204.6314.44380 100.00 (63.75)63.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAXES & LICENSES204.6314.44390 33.33 17,066.68 8,533.32 2,133.33 0.00 25,600.00 OPER. TRANSFER OUT - LABOR204.6314.47100 0.00 80,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 80,000.00 TRANSFR:EDA REDEVELP PROJ FD204.6314.47421 26.43 304,488.11 103,221.04 25,732.76 6,190.85 413,900.00 Total Dept 6314 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH 26.43 304,488.11 103,221.04 25,732.76 6,190.85 413,900.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,585.68 102,511.89 (103,221.04)(25,732.76)(6,190.85)(6,900.00)NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 26.43 304,488.11 103,221.04 25,732.76 6,190.85 413,900.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 407,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 407,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES Fund 204 - EDA ADMINISTRATION: 13 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING Revenues Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 33.33 39,933.32 19,966.68 4,991.67 0.00 59,900.00 TRANSFER IN-SPECIAL PROJ REV228.0000.39247 33.33 39,933.32 19,966.68 4,991.67 0.00 59,900.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 33.33 39,933.32 19,966.68 4,991.67 0.00 59,900.00 TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING 28.80 1,068.00 432.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 OTHER TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT228.6317.42012 100.00 (2,984.98)2,984.98 2,984.98 0.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.228.6317.43050 33.33 2,333.32 1,166.68 291.67 0.00 3,500.00 PROP & LIAB INSURANCE228.6317.43600 33.40 1,598.41 801.59 280.06 0.00 2,400.00 UTILITY SERVICES228.6317.43800 30.82 9,270.20 4,129.80 857.52 0.00 13,400.00 ELECTRIC228.6317.43810 1.66 36,385.70 0.00 0.00 614.30 37,000.00 REPAIR & MAINT. SERVICES228.6317.44000 532.50 (8,650.00)10,650.00 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 34.69 39,120.65 20,165.05 4,414.23 614.30 59,900.00 Total Dept 6317 - DOWNTOWN PARKING 34.69 39,120.65 20,165.05 4,414.23 614.30 59,900.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 812.67 (198.37)577.44 (614.30)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 34.69 39,120.65 20,165.05 4,414.23 614.30 59,900.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 33.33 39,933.32 19,966.68 4,991.67 0.00 59,900.00 TOTAL REVENUES Fund 228 - DOWNTOWN PARKING: 14 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6) Revenues Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 0.00 922,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 922,000.00 CURRENT AD VALOREM372.0000.31010 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS372.0000.36210 0.00 952,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 952,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 0.00 952,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 952,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Dept 7000 - BONDS 68.87 3,113.38 5,586.62 0.00 1,300.00 10,000.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.372.7000.43050 27.41 508,148.19 191,851.81 0.00 0.00 700,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS372.7000.44600 100.00 0.00 145,000.00 0.00 0.00 145,000.00 PRINCIPAL372.7000.46010 53.62 18,925.00 21,875.00 0.00 0.00 40,800.00 INTEREST372.7000.46110 20.00 2,800.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 3,500.00 FISCAL AGENT CHARGES372.7000.46200 100.00 (575.00)575.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL CHARGES372.7000.46210 40.80 532,411.57 364,888.43 0.00 2,000.00 899,300.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS 40.80 532,411.57 364,888.43 0.00 2,000.00 899,300.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 696.18 419,588.43 (364,888.43)0.00 (2,000.00)52,700.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 40.80 532,411.57 364,888.43 0.00 2,000.00 899,300.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 952,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 952,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES Fund 372 - HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6): 15 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 375 - TIF Z6: 47TH & GRAND Expenditures Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (1,353.27)753.27 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.375.7000.43050 100.00 (43,629.30)43,629.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS375.7000.44600 100.00 (44,982.57)44,382.57 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (44,982.57)44,382.57 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 44,982.57 (44,382.57)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 100.00 (44,982.57)44,382.57 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: 16 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 5/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 391 - SCATTERED SITE TIF W3/W4 Expenditures Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (2,299.87)1,699.87 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.391.7000.43050 100.00 (2,299.87)1,699.87 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (2,299.87)1,699.87 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 2,299.87 (1,699.87)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 100.00 (2,299.87)1,699.87 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: 17 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 6/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 392 - TIF BB2 ALATUS 40TH AV Expenditures Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (1,333.94)733.94 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.392.7000.43050 100.00 (353,931.39)353,931.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS392.7000.44600 100.00 (355,265.33)354,665.33 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (355,265.33)354,665.33 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 355,265.33 (354,665.33)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 100.00 (355,265.33)354,665.33 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: 18 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 7/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL Revenues Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 100.00 (57.62)57.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS393.0000.36210 100.00 (57.62)57.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 100.00 (57.62)57.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (1,824.44)1,224.44 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.393.7000.43050 100.00 (403,747.69)403,747.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 TRANSFER OUT TO BONDS393.7000.47160 100.00 (405,572.13)404,972.13 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (405,572.13)404,972.13 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 405,514.51 (404,914.51)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 100.00 (405,572.13)404,972.13 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 (57.62)57.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES Fund 393 - TIF BB6 ALATUS 4300 CENTRAL: 19 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 8/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 394 - REUTER WALTON TIF Expenditures Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (1,314.60)714.60 0.00 600.00 0.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.394.7000.43050 100.00 (17,567.76)17,567.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS394.7000.44600 100.00 (18,882.36)18,282.36 0.00 600.00 0.00 Total Dept 7000 - BONDS 100.00 (18,882.36)18,282.36 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 18,882.36 (18,282.36)0.00 (600.00)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 100.00 (18,882.36)18,282.36 0.00 600.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES Fund 394 - REUTER WALTON TIF: 20 Item 2. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 9/9Page:05/27/2026 03:51 PM User: KSUNDBERG DB: Columbia Heights PERIOD ENDING 04/30/2026 % BDGT USED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE YTD BALANCE 04/30/2026 ACTIVITY FOR MONTH 04/30/26 ENCUMBERED YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 AMENDED BUDGETDESCRIPTIONGL NUMBER Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD Revenues Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 0.00 314,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 314,000.00 HRA CURRENT AD VALOREM408.0000.31012 0.00 106,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 106,000.00 AREA WIDE TAX408.0000.31014 0.00 80,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 80,000.00 TRANSFER IN FROM EDA ADMIN408.0000.39230 0.00 500,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500,000.00 Total Dept 0000 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 0.00 500,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT 56.25 35,000.00 45,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 80,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6411.44600 56.25 35,000.00 45,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 80,000.00 Total Dept 6411 - FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION 54.25 9,150.00 9,350.00 0.00 1,500.00 20,000.00 EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL SERV.408.6414.43050 100.00 (300,000.00)300,000.00 300,000.00 0.00 0.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6414.44600 23.48 229,560.26 2,032.86 0.00 68,406.88 300,000.00 LAND408.6414.45110 119.15 (61,289.74)311,382.86 300,000.00 69,906.88 320,000.00 Total Dept 6414 - COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT 50.00 50,000.00 26,200.00 0.00 23,800.00 100,000.00 LOANS & GRANTS408.6418.44600 50.00 50,000.00 26,200.00 0.00 23,800.00 100,000.00 Total Dept 6418 - FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT 95.26 23,710.26 382,582.86 340,000.00 93,706.88 500,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100.00 476,289.74 (382,582.86)(340,000.00)(93,706.88)0.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 95.26 23,710.26 382,582.86 340,000.00 93,706.88 500,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 500,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES Fund 408 - EDA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FD: 3,887.22 1,826,147.37 (1,674,835.34)(365,155.32)(105,512.03)45,800.00 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 96.12 72,728.33 1,694,859.64 370,146.99 105,512.03 1,873,100.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS 1.04 1,898,875.70 20,024.30 4,991.67 0.00 1,918,900.00 TOTAL REVENUES - ALL FUNDS 21 Item 2. ITEM: Fire Suppression Grant Application 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (Sister Bud LLC). Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: CD Coordinator 05/21/2026 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below) _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces X Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND In 2022, the EDA created the Fire Suppression Grant Program to assist local businesses with the expenses incurred when installing fire suppression systems within commercial buildings. Many of the commercial properties in Columbia Heights do not have fire suppression systems. Certain businesses and changes of use require the addition of fire suppression systems to existing buildings. The price of adding fire suppression systems is often cost prohibitive for small businesses. The owner of the property at 4014-4016 Central Ave NE, Sister Bud LLC, has submitted an application for this grant program. The property owner is currently working to establish a new cannabis business in the building. In order to enable this, the owner is required to install a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system will necessitate a new 6-inch water line extension. The applicant has provided three quotes for the proposed water line extension. One bid amounts to $59,900 (Valley Rich), one amounts to $86,700 (Triple E), and the third amounts to $56,200 (Vada). The quotes have been included in the meeting packet. Based on these estimates, the project would be eligible to receive a maximum grant award of $28,100.00. In the 2026 budgeting process, the EDA allocated $100,000 to the Fire Suppression Grant program, of which $74,068.50 remains. This is the second Fire Suppression Grant application in 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION In the 2025 grant application cycle, Sister Bud received $26,200 in Fire Suppression Program grant funds for a property at 5011 University Ave. Sister Bud was not able to move forward with a business at that location, so is now applying for this grant for 4014-4016 Central Ave. Staff recommend funding tonight’s application at $23,800 instead of the full amount available based on the provided quotes ($28,100), in order to not exceed the typical maximum $50,000 grant award per property or business owner. Installation of a fire suppression system in the structure will modernize the build ing and improve its safety. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS MEETING DATE 06/01/2026 22 Item 3. City of Columbia Heights - EDA Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-17, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-17, a resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the form and substance of the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into the Fire Suppression Grant Agreement with the owners of 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (Sister Bud LLC). ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Resolution 2026-17 2. 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (Sister Bud LLC) Fire Suppression Grant Application 3. Draft Fire Suppression Grant Agreement 23 Item 3. Resolution 2026-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING AUTHORITY STAFF AND OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER THE AUTHORITY INTO THE FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF 4014-4016 CENTRAL AVE NE (SISTER BUD LLC). WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the “City”) and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) have collaborated to create a certain Fire Suppression Grant Program (the “Program”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to guidelines established for the Program, the Authority is to award and administer a series of grants to eligible commercial or industrial property owners and/or tenants for the purposes of revitalizing, rehabilitating, and restoring buildings, and increasing business vitality, economic performance, and public safety; and WHEREAS, the Authority has thoroughly reviewed copies of the proposed form of the Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the Authority: 1. approves the form and substance of the grant agreement and approves the Authority entering into the agreement with the owners of 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (Sister Bud, LLC). 2. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized, empowered and directed for and on behalf of the Authority to enter into the grant agreement. 3. that the City Manager, as the Executive Director of the Authority, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and take such action as they deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose of the foregoing resolution. ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Adopted this 1st day of June, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: President Attest: Secretary 24 Item 3. 25 Item 3. 26 Item 3. 27 Item 3. 28 Item 3. 29 Item 3. 30 Item 3. 31 Item 3. 32 Item 3. 33 Item 3. FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT THIS FIRE SUPPRESSION GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated this ___ day of ___________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between the owners of Sister Bud, LLC, located at 4014-4016 Central Ave NE (the “Grantee”), and the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of certain Property located at 4014-4016 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 has instituted a Fire Suppression Grant Program (the “Program”) for the purpose of revitalizing existing commercial spaces, increasing business vitality, and bolstering public safety; WHEREAS, as part of the Program, the EDA has proposed to make grants of money in the maximum amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per parcel of real property, to property owners, tenants, or nonprofit organizations, in order to promote safety, attract new businesses, and revitalize commercial buildings within the City; 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. Fire Suppression Improvements: Grantee agrees to complete the fire suppression improvements at the Property that are identified on Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Improvements”), subject to the following terms and conditions: a. Grantee shall provide plans and specifications to the EDA, detailing the Improvements to be completed (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 thirty (30) business days after receipt of Grantee’s revised Plans, the EDA shall be deemed to have approved the revisions to the Plans. 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, 34 Item 3. 2 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 signing of the Agreement, and to complete the Improvements within ten (10) months but may request a six (6) month extension provided there is demonstrated hardship. 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 Twenty-Three Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($23,800.00). The written request shall include: a. Proof of all inspections of the Improvements by the City Building Official and Fire Department; b. Before and after photographs of 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 licensed fire protection contractor(s) who completed the Improvements; d. Proof of payment of invoice(s) that comprised the Improvement Costs; and e. Copies of all applicable permit(s). 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 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. 35 Item 3. 3 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 Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 If to Grantee: Sister Bud, LLC Attn: Diane Jackson 4014-4016 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] 36 Item 3. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and the EDA have signed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. GRANTEE: SISTER BUD, LLC / 4014-4016 CENTRAL AVE NE By:____________________________ Name: _________________________ Its:____________________________ Date:__________________________ EDA: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By: Name: _________________________ Its:____________________________ Date:__________________________ 37 Item 3. 5 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX TO MINNEAPOLIS,ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA LOT 9 BLK 61 COL HTS ANNEX -EX NLY 25 FT THEREOF- TOG WITH TH CERTAIN STRIP OF LAND LYING S OF & ADJ SD LOT 9 & BOUNDED & DES AS FOL BE G AT SE COR OF SD LOT 9, TH S A DIST OF 7 FT ALONG E LINE OF SD LOT 9 EXTENDED & PRODUCED S, TH W ON A LINE PRLL WITH N LINE OF LOT 10 IN SD BLK 61 TO A PT ON W LINE OF SD LOT 10 EXTENDED & PRO DUCED N 7 FT N OF NW COR OF SD LOT 10, TH N A DIST OF 17 FT MORE OR LESS ON W LINE OF SD LOT 10 EXTENDED & PRODUCED N OF JUNCTURE THEREOF WITH MOST WLY LINE OF LOT 9, TH SELY& ELY ON SWLY & SLY LINES RESPECTIVELY OF SD LOT 9 TO PL OF BEG 38 Item 3. 6 EXHIBIT B PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO A 50% REIMBURSEMENT This attachment contains a summary of the project identified in the application for the Fire Suppression Grant Program. The summary reflects the Grantee’s proposed project as approved by the EDA on June 1st, 2026, and may reflect minor changes to the total cost and minor changes in the proposed project that occurred subsequent to application submission. 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: Install new 6-inch water line in preparation for the installation of a complete fire suppression system in the building directly following the completion of the main line attachment and prior to opening the business, at the cost of $56,200.00. 39 Item 3. ITEM: Purchase of 4217 Central Ave NE. Presenting Item: Mitchell Forney DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 5/28/2026 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking X Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND At the end of April, the owner of 4217 Central Avenue NE initiated the City’s Time of Sale inspection process and contacted Community Development staff to begin the required inspection. Because the property is located along the Central Avenue corridor, the Building Inspector identified the parcel as a potential redevelopment opportunity and coordinated with Community Development staff to further evaluate the property. During the inspection, staff found that while the structure was not completely uninhabitable, the property was in poor condition and would require significant investment and rehabilitation. Following the inspection, Community Development staff began discussions with the owner regarding the potential for acquisition by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for future redevelopment purposes. After initial discussions established seller interest and a general purchase framework, staff brought the concept forward informally to the EDA at the May EDA meeting to gauge Commissioner interest in pursuing the acquisition. At that meeting, Commissioners expressed support for continued negotiations, and staff proceeded with preparation of a purchase agreement contingent upon formal EDA approval. During the May EDA discussion, Commissioners also discussed the reuse and salvage of building materials from the structure. The current owner intends to remove and reuse select materials, including siding, windows, and newer building components, prior to closing. Staff support this approach, as it promotes reuse of salvageable materials while reducing demolition and disposal costs associated with the project. Although 4217 Central Avenue NE is located just outside the Central Business District, staff view the parcel as strategically important for future redevelopment opportunities along the Central Avenue corridor. Because the EDA’s 2026 commercial revitalization funding has already been allocated to the Microloan Program, staff are recommending the use of Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA) levy funding for reimbursement of the acquisition and related redevelopment costs. If approved, the EDA would utilize Fund 408 fund balance to temporarily bridge the acquisition costs at closing. Staff would then bring forward a resolution to the City Council requesting ACHRA levy funding through Anoka County to reimburse the EDA for eligible acquisition and redevelopment expenses. The City has previously utilized this funding mechanism for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS MEETING DATE 06/01/2026 40 Item 4. City of Columbia Heights - EDA Letter Page 2 redevelopment acquisitions, including the properties located near 39th and Central. Upon reimbursement by ACHRA, the temporary use of Fund 408 balance would be restored. Currently the EDA has $1,358,600 in Fund 408 Balance and $716,891.57 in the ACHRA levy. Staff are recommending approval of the purchase price of $225,000, along with authorization of up to $80,000 for demolition, closing costs, and associated redevelopment expenses. This amount provides the EDA with sufficient flexibility when requesting ACHRA reimbursement funds. Any funds not ultimately expended by the City would not be reimbursed and would remain with ACHRA. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend approval of the purchase agreement for 4217 Central Avenue NE in the amount of $225,000 and authorization of up to $80,000 for demolition, closing costs, and associated redevelopment expenses utilizing temporary funding from Fund 408 pending reimbursement through ACHRA levy funding. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-18, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-18, a resolution approving the purchase agreement between the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and AA Homes LLC, and establishing funding procedures for the purchase and demolition of the properties. ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Resolution 2026-18 2. Purchase Agreement 3. Property Map 41 Item 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND AA HOMES LLC, AND ESTABLISHING FUNDING PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DEMOLITION OF THE PROPERTIES BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") as follows: SECTION 1. RECITALS. 1.01. The Authority and AA Homes LLC (“Seller”) desire to enter into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Authority will acquire certain propert ies in the City located at 4217 Central Avenue NE (the “Property”) from the Seller for economic redevelopment purposes. The Property is described in Exhibit A attached hereto. 1.02. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Authority will purchase the Property from the Seller for a purchase price of $225,000 plus related closing costs. 1.03. Pursuant to other project costs the Authority will budget $80,000 for the demolition and grading of the property. 1.04. In accordance with the city’s ACHRA participation, the Authority will receive a reimbursement from the City of Columbia Heights via the Anoka County HRA, for the purchase and demolition of the properties. 1.05. The Authority finds that acquisition of the Property is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and will result in redevelopment of the substandard property located at 4217 Central Avenue NE. Such acquisition of these Properties, for subsequent resale, best meets the community’s needs and will facilitate the economic redevelopment and revitalization of this area of the City. 1.06. The Authority also finds that this redevelopment project is consistent with the purpose of the Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408. The current 2026 budget for Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408 does not include this redevelopment project and must be amended as the property was not available on April 6, 2026, when the Authority amended this budget. The available balance of the Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408, beyond that committed for the existing 2026 budget, is approximately $1.3 million, which is more than sufficient to fund the redevelopment project. SECTION 2. PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED. 2.01. The Authority hereby ratifies and approves the actions of Authority staff and of Kutak Rock (“Legal Counsel”) in researching the Property and preparing and presenting the Purchase Agreement. The Authority approves the Purchase Agreement in the form presented to the Authority and on file at City Hall, subject to modifications that do not alter the substance of the transaction and that are approved by the President and Executive Director, provided that execution of the Purchase Agreement by those officials shall be conclusive evidence of their approval. 42 Item 4. 2.02. The Authority herby amends the 2026 budget for Economic Development Authority Redevelopment Fund 408 to appropriate $305,000 for the purchase of the Properties and additional estimated project costs. 2.03. The Authority herby accepts all related transfers of Anoka County HRA grant funds from the City of Columbia Heights. 2.04. Authority staff and officials are authorized to take all actions necessary to perform the Authority’s obligations under the Purchase Agreement as a whole, including without limitation execution of any documents to which the Authority is a party referenced in or attached to the Purchase Agreement, and any deed or other documents necessary to acquire the Property from the Seller, all as described in the Purchase Agreement ORDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Adopted this 1st day of June, 2026 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: President Attest: Secretary 43 Item 4. EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property RESERVOIR HILLS, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA LOT 29, BLK 3, RESERVOIR HILLS 44 Item 4. 45 Item 4. 46 Item 4. 47 Item 4. 48 Item 4. 49 Item 4. 50 Item 4. 51 Item 4. 52 Item 4. 53 Item 4. 54 Item 4. 4217 Central Multi-units 5/28/2026, 10:05:41 AM 0 110 22055 ft 0 30 6015 m 1:1,200 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS 55 Item 4. ITEM: Approval of Demolition Contract for 4510 Taylor St NE. Presenting Item: Mitchell Forney DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Mitchell Forney, 02/26/2026 CORE CITY STRATEGIES: _Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone _Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking X Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community BACKGROUND Late last year, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved the purchase of 4510 Taylor Street NE, a single-family property intended for redevelopment into a new single-family home. Through subsequent discussions, the EDA determined that it would wor k with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity on redevelopment of the parcel, with the intent of ultimately conveying the property for construction of a new home. In preparation for redevelopment, the existing structure must be demolished and the site cleared fo r future construction. The Fire Department has utilized the structure for training exercises; however, Fire staff determined that a live burn of the structure was not feasible due to the site conditions, including the lack of a basement area to contain ash, water, and debris following a training burn. Staff prepared bid documents and distributed demolition bid requests to multiple contractors, receiving 6 bids for the project. To streamline the demolition process, the EDA separately completed the required environmental testing for the structure. Testing identified no significant hazardous materials other than typical household appliance-related items requiring proper disposal. The selected demolition contractor will be responsible for demolition of the primary structure, removal of all outbuildings and site improvements, removal of obstructive trees, and general site clearing activities necessary to prepare the parcel for redevelopment. The work also includes proper capping and abandonment of water and sewer services in accordance with City requirements. Below is a summary of the bids received for the project. Staff recommend award of the demolition contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Semple Excavating & Trucking. Company Name Bid Amount Semple Excavating & Trucking $22,799 Rachel Contracting $35,400 Lloyd’s Construction $40,950 Kingdom Coaching $38,750 Bollig and Sons $31,990 Nitti Rolloff Services $25,200 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA SECTION BUSINESS ITEMS MEETING DATE 06/01/2026 56 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights - EDA Letter Page 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Semple Excavating and Trucking, in the amount of $22,799 for the demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, water/sewer line capping, and site grading of the lot located at 4510 Taylor Street; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same. ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Draft Agreement 2. Demolition Bids Received 3. Bid Specs 57 Item 5. Property Owner: City of Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority Property Addresses: 4510 Taylor ST NE (P.I.D. 25-30-24-33-0095). For a price of $________________, the contractor named below proposes to fully complete the work in accordance with the attached specifications demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, water/sewer line capping, and site grading at 4510 Taylor St NE Name of Contractor: __________________________________________________________ License Number: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ E-mail Address: __________________________ Contractor Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________ Title: _________________________________________ Semple Excavating & Trucking, Inc. N/A 91 Ridder Circle; St Paul, MN 55107 651-772-1449 Josh@SempleCo.com 5/28/26 CEO 22,799.00 58 Item 5. 35,400.00 59 Item 5. 60 Item 5. DEMOLITION BID PROPOSAL 4510 Taylor Street NE Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421 Parcel ID 25-30-24-33-0095 • PLSS 25-30N-24W 1,028 SF Single-Family Structure • Full Demolition, Basement Removal & Site Restoration Submitted to: City of Columbia Heights — Economic Development Authority Proposal Date: May 27, 2026 Who We Are Kingdom Coaching Professional Corporation provides consulting, coaching, and estimating for contractors — and builds the PlumbLine™ construction estimating software. The pricing in this proposal was produced through PlumbLine™ by a Kingdom Coaching client who will self-perform the demolition. We do not self-perform; we equip the contractors who do. Several Kingdom Coaching clients have reached out with interest in this project; this bid represents the most competitive and operationally ready of those qualified bidders. See PlumbLine™ — our AI construction estimator: kingdomcoaching.pro/ai-construction- estimator Scope of Work Complete demolition of the existing 1,028 SF single-family structure (1.25 stories, wood frame, plaster interior, alum/vinyl siding, composition shingle gable roof, built 1960), associated garage, and concrete/asphalt driveway. Full removal of foundation walls and basement slab to the underside of footings. Clean structural fill placed and compacted in lifts to subgrade, finished with topsoil and seed across the disturbed lot. Pricing is one all-inclusive lump sum for the work described below. Included in this scope: • Pre-demolition utility disconnects and verifications (gas, electric, water main shutoff and cap at curb stop, sanitary sewer cap at property line). • City of Columbia Heights demolition permits, right-of-way permits, and utility provider coordination fees. • Erosion control, perimeter safety fencing, dust control, and public-right-of-way protection for duration of work. • Complete mechanical demolition of the 1,028 SF above-grade structure including roof, walls, floor systems, interior plaster finishes, alum/vinyl siding, and all mechanical/electrical/plumbing equipment. • Demolition and removal of the existing garage structure. • Demolition and full removal of the existing driveway (concrete and/or asphalt) and associated approach. • Removal of all basement foundation walls and basement floor slab to underside of footings. 61 Item 5. • Off-site disposal of all demolition debris, including concrete, to a licensed disposal facility. Recyclable steel and metals separated and salvaged. • Import of clean structural fill, placed and mechanically compacted in 12-inch lifts to engineered subgrade across the basement excavation. • Final site rough-grade across the full disturbed area; placement of approximately 3 inches of topsoil; broadcast seeding with cool-season turf mix; erosion control blanket installed where required by slope and code. • Hazardous-material allowance of $5,000 included for limited abatement of asbestos- containing floor mastic, pipe wrap, or similar materials identified within the structure during demolition. • Performance bond and payment bond as required by the Columbia Heights EDA contract. • General liability and workers' compensation insurance per City requirements; certificates issued naming the EDA as additional insured. • Final site cleanup, restoration of public sidewalks and curbs disturbed by the work, and project close-out documentation. Base Bid This proposal is one all-inclusive lump sum for the complete scope of work described above. The price is not subject to itemized deduction, partial selection, or value-engineering by individual line item. BASE PRICE (LUMP SUM CONTRACT) $38,750 Exclusions • Wage classification under Minnesota Prevailing Wage (Minnesota Statutes §177.41– 177.44). Bid is priced as a non-prevailing-wage residential demolition contract. If prevailing wage applies, price will be revised by change order. • Asbestos survey (assumed to be provided by the Columbia Heights EDA). Abatement beyond the $5,000 hazmat allowance included in scope, including any required abatement of full siding panels, large pipe insulation systems, or vermiculite, is handled by change order at documented cost. • Lead-based paint abatement (paint will be handled per OSHA demolition exposure rules and disposed within standard C&D waste streams). • Underground storage tank discovery, removal, soil testing, or contaminated soil remediation. • Tree removal except as required to complete the demolition path; large legacy trees outside the work zone remain. • Replacement curb and gutter beyond restoration of areas disturbed by our work. • Boulevard or street tree replacement. • Sod (seed is included; sod upgrade not included). • Sidewalk panel replacement beyond restoration of areas disturbed by our work. • Permits and fees not specifically issued by the City of Columbia Heights for this demolition (e.g., MPCA notifications are included; county-level fees if separately invoked are excluded). 62 Item 5. • Survey, staking, or as-built drawings. • Winter conditions premium: bid assumes work begins and is completed during normal- weather construction season. If award schedule pushes execution into the November– March cold-weather window, a cold-weather premium will be quoted by change order. Terms & Conditions • Strategic positioning: Pricing assumes continuous production flow with minimal rework, sequenced from utility disconnects through final restoration as one mobilization. Stop- and-start delays not caused by our client are handled by change order. • Base price is a LUMP SUM CONTRACT for the scope described above. The price is fixed for the full scope and is not subject to itemized reduction, partial award, or selective deletion of components. • Sales tax: Materials sales and use tax is included per applicable Minnesota and Anoka County regulation. Any tax authority reclassification, audit, or jurisdictional change is adjusted by change order at documented cost. • Change orders: No out-of-scope work, additional removal, additional fill, additional restoration, or scope expansion of any kind will be performed without written approval and an agreed price documented prior to execution. • Payment protection: Non-payment or late payment per the executed contract terms pauses work without penalty until cured. Mobilization, materials, and labor already deployed at the time of pause remain billable under the original contract terms. • Production assumption: Pricing assumes uninterrupted site access, no encumbrances on the property at the time of mobilization, and the property delivered free of personal effects and unfit interior materials beyond standard demolition debris. Delays outside our client's control are handled by change order. 63 Item 5. 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All rights reserved. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” — Colossians 3:23 Kingdom Coaching Professional Corporation provides estimating and consulting services and does not self -perform work. Estimates are distributed to all qualified bidders requesting a quote. Jason Trester | (763) 373-4478 | kingdomcoaching.pro 64 Item 5. 65 Item 5. 66 Item 5. 1 EDA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CONTRACT FOR THE UTILITY DISCONECTION, DEMOLITION OF SITE IMPROVEMENTS, TREE REMOVAL, AND SITE GRADING AT 4510 TAYLOR ST For valuable consideration as set forth below, this Contract dated the ____ day of ______, 2026, is made and entered into between the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, a public body corporate and politic created pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota ("EDA") and Semple Excavating & Trucking Inc, a Minnesota corporation ("Contractor"). 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Contractor hereby promises and agrees to perform and comply with all the provisions of this Contract pursuant to the specifications for demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, water/sewer line capping, and site grading attached hereto as Exhibit A for the residential property located at 4510 Taylor St NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota (“Properties”). The Contract including specifications in Exhibit A shall comprise the total agreement of the parties hereto. No oral order, objection, or claim by any party to the other shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this Contract. 2. THE WORK The work to be performed by Contractor under this Contract (hereinafter the "Work"), is defined in the Proposal as the demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, water/sewer line capping, and site grading of the primary excavation areas at 4510 Taylor St NE. As part of the Work, Contractor agrees to remove all excess material from the Properties. 3. CONTRACT PRICE The EDA agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $22,799 in exchange for the Contractor furnishing labor and materials for the Work at the Properties, payable within 30 days of Contractor’s completion of the Work. Contractor may start work on this project upon its execution of this Contract and providing proof of insurance pursuant to paragraph 5. 4. COMPLETION DATE/LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Contractor shall complete all Work on or before August 10th, 2026 ("Completion Date"). Due to the difficulty in ascertaining and establishing the actual damages which the EDA or City would sustain, liquidated damages are specified as follows for failure of Contractor to complete his performance under this Contract by the Completion Date: for every calendar day that the 67 Item 5. 2 Contract shall remain uncompleted beyond the Completion Date of August 10th, 2026, Contractor shall pay the EDA $50.00 per day as liquidated damages. 5. INSURANCE Before beginning actual work under this Contract, Contractor shall submit to the EDA and obtain the EDA's approval of a certificate of insurance on Standard Form C.I.C.C.-701 or ACORD 25 forms, showing the following insurance coverage, and listing the Contractor as a loss payee under the policies: a. General Contractor Liability: $1,000,000.00 b. Workman's Compensation: Statutory Amounts The EDA and the City shall be named as an Additional Insureds in regard to the General Contractor Liability forms where required by written contract on a primary and non-contributory basis, including completed operations. This certificate must provide for the above coverages to be in effect from the date of the Contract until 30 days after the Completion Date, and must provide the insurance coverage will not be canceled by the insurance company without 30 days written notice to the EDA of intent to cancel. The certificate must further provide that Contractor’s insurance coverage is primary coverage notwithstanding any insurance coverage carried by the EDA that may apply to injury or damage relating to the maintenance or repair of the City streets or rights- of-way by either the City, EDA or any employee, agent, independent contractor or any other person or entity retained by the City or EDA to perform the services described herein. All insurance is subject to the review and approval of the Columbia Heights City Attorney. 6. LAWS, REGULATIONS AND SAFETY Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to performance under this Contract. Contractor shall provide adequate signs and/or barricades, and will take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. 7. INDEMNIFICATION To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, EDA, their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury or to destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. 68 Item 5. 3 8. ASSIGNMENT Contractor shall not assign or transfer, whether by an assignment or novation or otherwise, any of its rights, duties, benefits, obligations, liabilities or responsibilities without prior written consent of the EDA. 9. NOTICE The address and telephone number of Contractor for purposes of giving notices and any other purpose under this Contract shall be 91 Ridder Circle, St. Paul, MN 55107, (651) 772-1449. The address of the EDA for purposes of giving notices and any other purposes under this Contract shall be 3989 Central Ave. NE. Columbia Heights, MN 55421. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Contract have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS By: ____________________________________ Aaron Chirpich Its: Executive Director SEMPLE EXCAVATING & TRUCKING, INC. By: ____________________________________ Its: ______________________________ 69 Item 5. 4 Exhibit A Specifications See attached. 70 Item 5. R E Q U E S T F O R Q U O T E / P R O J E C T S P E C I F I C A T I O N S From: The Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights Subject: Request for quotes for demolition, tree removal, site grading, and hazardous material removal at the property addressed: 4510 Taylor Street NE. Overview: The City of Columbia Heights EDA is the owner of the property addressed 4510 Taylor Street NE (P.I.D. 25-30-24-33-0095). The EDA is requesting quotes for demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, and water/sewer line capping at this location followed by re-grading of the primary excavation area. If you are interested in submitting a quote for this project, please review the enclosed specifications and inspect the site. Please call Emilie Voight in the Community Development Department with any questions and for access to the property, 763-706-3674. Proposals must be completed on the enclosed bid form and submitted by 1:00p.m. on May 28th, 2026. Proposals may be submitted by U.S. Mail (must be received by the deadline above), e-mail or in person; please note the enclosed bid form must be used. City staff will review the submitted proposals and forward them to the EDA. City staff expect the EDA t o select a demolition contractor at their June 1st meeting. The timeline for completion of all work will be weather dependent but no later than August 10th, 2026. Submit proposals to the following: Attn: Mitchell Forney City of Columbia Heights Community Development Department 3989 Central Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 mforney@columbiaheightsmn.gov 71 Item 5. B I D F O R M Property Owner: City of Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority Property Addresses: 4510 Taylor ST NE (P.I.D. 25-30-24-33-0095). For a price of $________________, the contractor named below proposes to fully complete the work in accordance with the attached specifications for demolition of all building and site improvements, tree removal, hazardous item removal, water/sewer line capping, and site grading at 4510 Taylor St NE Name of Contractor: __________________________________________________________ License Number: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________ E-mail Address: __________________________ Contractor Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________ Title: _________________________________________ 72 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K Scope of Work A) General 1) Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment, and shall perform all service and work required to remove the hazardous materials, buildings, structures, specified trees, and improvements from the site along with the post demolition grading of the site, in strict accordance with these specifications and in accordance with all applicable ordinances and laws pertaining to removal of buildings, structures, grading and erosion control. Before demolition, contractor is to install silt fencing around the entire perimeter of the disturbed area. Erosion control logs can be used at the site entrance only. 2) Contractor shall thoroughly review these specifications and examine the site to evaluate existing and proposed conditions prior to making a quote. Failure to do so shall in no way relieve contractor from performing the work as required or be grounds for a claim for extra payment. B) Demolition and Disposal of Buildings and Site Improvements 1) All buildings and site improvements on the site shall be removed and properly disposed of. Demolition to include, but not limited to stairs, ramps, fences, retaining walls, floor slabs, garages, equipment bases, driveways, aprons, foundation walls and footings, and other structure components, appurtenances and contents associated with each structure, unless noted otherwise. Include removal of all out-buildings and miscellaneous items included in the attached pictures. 2) All demolition materials, substrates, debris, waste, or other materials shall be collected, stored, handled, managed, and disposed of in accordance with currently accepted practices at an approved, licensed, or permitted facility in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, rules, and regulations. 73 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K C) Backfill, Compaction and Grading 1) No demolition material shall be left in or placed in any excavation. All excavations unless otherwise noted, shall be backfilled with common fill. Common fill material shall be a mineral aggregate of which not more than twenty (20%) percent (by weight) passes the No. 22 sieve. The material shall be free of rocks or clumps greater than 3 inches in diameter. Material shall be classified as sand, sandy loam, gravel, or pit run. Imported material shall be placed in 1-foot lifts and compacted to no less than 95% standard proctor density. Contractor shall provide the city with third party sampling, analysis, and reports to demonstrate that 95% compaction has been achieved. 2) The finished grade shall be determined by matching the existing average grade of the excavation areas prior to demolition. The final grade shall maintain pre demolition drainage patterns. 3) Upon completion of the finished grade, contractor shall spread 3” of imported topsoil to all disturbed areas of the site and apply seed and blanket to the same. Topsoil, meeting MN DOT Specification 3877 “Common Topsoil Borrow”, is to be furnished. The material shall be compacted firmly and raked prior to placement of seed and blanket. D) Abandonment of Wells 1) The city is not aware of any wells on the properties. If a well is discovered: As part of this bid, the demolition contractor is to hire a well-sealing company to properly seal the well and record the sealing with the Minnesota Department of Health. Contractor must provide records of the well-sealing to the city upon completion. Contractor will be reimbursed for actual well sealing costs plus an overhead multiplier of 2.0 if well sealing is necessary. E) Utilities 1) Contractor shall be responsible for calling Gopher State One Call for the location of any underground utilities prior to commencement of demolition and site grading work. 74 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 2) The city has completed the disconnection of electricity (Excel Energy), natural gas (CenterPoint Energy) services for the properties. Other private communication utilities such as telephone and cable may still be connected; if so, contractor shall roll them back and secure them at the pole prior to demolition. 3) Contractor is to coordinate the shut off of water with Public Works to ensure that the water is off before the demolition work is started. Contractor is to remove the water line from the main structure by kinking the line where it meets the curb stop and mark on-site, the location of the service termination. 4) Contractor is to coordinate the termination of the private sewer line with Public Works. The sewer line shall be removed and capped where it meets the Property Line. Document and mark on-site, the location of the service termination. F) Asbestos and Other Hazardous Materials 1) The City has contracted with Angstrom Analytical for the completion of a pre- demolition survey for the properties. The survey is attached to this report. No asbestos was found in the report. The contractor will provide for the removal, and appropriate disposal of all other hazardous items listed in the report prior to the demo. G) Permits and Inspections 1) Contractor will complete and submit the City of Columbia Heights demolition permit application. Contractor shall have the work inspected prior to backfilling the primary excavation. The sewer and water service termination will also be inspected by City Public Works staff. A separate sewer and water disconnection permit must be secured from the City by the contractor. 2) If any permits from other governmental agencies are required, contractor shall, at contractor’s own expense, secure such permits, pay any fees, and complete any inspections required by same, and provide a copy of the permits to the City. 3) Contractor shall submit “Notification of Intent to Perform a Demolition” Form to the MPCA. 75 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K H) Miscellaneous Provisions, and Notices 1) Contractor shall erect and maintain all necessary barricades and warnings to adequately safeguard workers, adjacent property, and the public. 2) The demolition and clearing of the site shall be carried out in such a manner to preclude damage to adjacent property or public right-of-way. 3) Contractor is to provide dust control during demolition by watering the homes. Water is available at no cost from the City by accessing adjacent hydrants. Please notify Columbia Heights Public Works one week in advance to coordinate hydrant connection 4) Submission of a proposal will constitute an incontrovertible representation by contractor that contractor has complied with every requirement of these specifications and attachments thereto; that without exception the proposal is premised upon performing and furnishing the work including but not limited to the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures or precautions expressly required by these specifications and attachments thereto; that contractor has received from the City satisfactory written resolution of any conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies; and that these specifications and attachments thereto are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of the terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the work. 76 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 77 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 78 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 79 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 80 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 81 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 82 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 83 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 84 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K Ensure Large tree remains undamaged 85 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 86 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 87 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 88 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 89 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 90 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 91 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 92 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 93 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 94 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 95 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 96 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 97 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 98 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 99 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 100 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 101 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 102 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 103 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 104 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 105 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 106 Item 5. S P E C I F I C A T I O N S F O R D E M O L I T I O N A N D R E L A T E D W O R K 107 Item 5.