Economic Development Authority Monday, April 06, 2026 05:00 PM City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE

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CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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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 222 769 631 116 69 and passcode 3JY7iz9R. 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

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_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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CONSENT AGENDA

• 1.Resolution 2026-11 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for February 2026. (pg. 3)
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-11, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-11, approving the financial statements for the month of February 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of February 2026.

• 2.Approve March 2, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 16)
  MOTION: Move to approve the March 2, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes.

Board and Commission Meeting
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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.

BUSINESS ITEMS

• 3.Columbia Heights Economic Support Microloan Program Proposal. (pg. 26) 
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-13, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-13, a resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the creation and implementation of the Columbia Heights Economic Support Microloan Program.

• 4.2026 Outstanding Business of the Year Award. (pg. 67)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to approve __________ as the 2026 Columbia Heights Business of the Year.

• 5.Façade Improvement Grant Report for 4024 Central Ave. (pg. 82)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-12, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-12, a resolution approving the form and substance of the Façade Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 4024 Central Ave NE (Darryl Tilden).

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ITEM:
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DEPARTMENT:		BY/DATE:
CORE CITY STRATEGIES: (please indicate areas that apply by adding an “X” in front of the selected text below)
_Community that Grows with Purpose and Equity _High Quality Public Spaces _Safe, Accessible and Built for Everyone			_Engaged, Effective and Forward-Thinking _Resilient and Prosperous Economy _Inclusive and Connected Community

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BUSINESS UPDATES
Presenting Items: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight

a. Pledge Business Item Moved to May

b. Business Spotlight in the Newsletter

c. Fire Training at 4510 Taylor

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