City Council Meeting 04/27/2026 06:00 PM City Hall—Council Chambers, 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 Meeting at http://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting ID 264 411 150 077 3, Passcode kY9ab37y. For questions, please contact Administration at 763-706-3610.

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.

WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

MISSION STATEMENT
Columbia Heights is a vibrant, healthy and connected City. We are here to actively support the community, deliver equitable services, build and strengthen connections, improve upon our past, and uphold our successes. We strive to be better and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone, today and in the future.

• Columbia Heights City Council and Staff Norms.
  While we are accountable to each other for these norms, the Mayor and City Manager will help us adhere to them with respectful reminders and reinforcement as needed.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.)

PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS

• A.Arbor Day / Arbor Month Proclamation. 
  Accepting Proclamation: Columbia Heights Public Works Director David Cullen. 

• B.Earth Day Proclamation. 
  Accepting Proclamation: Kiwanis Keys Club.
  
  

• C.Better Futures Presentation and Recycling Champions Certificate
  Presenting Item:  Jesse Davies, Refuse Coordinator

CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Report of the City Council

Report of the City Manager

COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the City Council about items not scheduled for a public hearing.

All speakers must provide their name and connection to Columbia Heights. In-person speakers should complete a form for the City Clerk and introduce themselves at the podium. Virtual speakers should send their information to the moderator via chat and turn on their camera when called.

Comments are limited to five minutes. Disrespectful language is not allowed. The Council may ask questions or refer items for follow-up but typically does not take action during the forum.

CONSENT AGENDA
These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business. (The City Council will make motion to approve the Consent Agenda following the statement of all items.)

• 1.Approve April 6, 2026, City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026, City Council Work Session meeting minutes.

• 2.Approve April 6, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the April 6, 2026, Special City Council meeting minutes.

• 3.Approve April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the April 13, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.

• 4.Accept February 4, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the February 4, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes.

• 5.Accept March 3, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the March 3, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes.

• 6.Consideration of Resolution 2026-030, to Apply for Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Grant Funds to Complete the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-030, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-030, a resolution identifying the need for funding to complete the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update and authorizing an application for Planning Assistance Grant Funds. 

• 7.License Agenda
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for April 27, 2026, as presented.

• 8.Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for April 27, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.

• 9.Review of Bills.
  MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,233,724.90.

Board and Commission Meeting
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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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearings.

Board and Commission Meeting
Agenda section
meeting date

ITEM:
Presenting Item:
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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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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ADJOURNMENT