City Council Meeting 06/22/2026 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
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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.Introduction of New Fire Department Personnel.Presented by Dan O'Brien, Fire Chief

  Jonathan Aldrich, Fire Captain
  Kyle Hall, Fire Captain
  Quinn Rod, Firefighter/Inspector
  Alexander Karterjohn, Firefighter/Inspector

• B.Galdogob, Somalia, Sister City Day
  Accepting Proclamation:

• C.Juneteenth
  Accepting Proclamation:

• D.Park and Recreation Month
  Accepting Proclamation: John Stutzman, Parks and Recreation Director

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

• 2.Approve June 8, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the June 8, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.

• 3.Approve June 16, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the June 16, 2026, Special City Council meeting minutes.

• 4.Adopt Resolution 2026-041, Amending the Capital Equipment Budget (Fund 431) for the Replacement of Unit 0402 with a 2026 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT with Forestry Upfitting, Including Vehicle Disposal.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-041, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-041, Amending the Capital Equipment Budget (Fund 431) for the Replacement of Unit 0402 with a 2026 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT with Forestry Upfitting, including Vehicle Disposal.

• 5.Adopt Resolution 2026-44, City Approval of Special Legislation Related to the Alatus Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at 4300 Central.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-044, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-044, approving laws of Minnesota 2026, chapter 128, article 6, section 6, relating to the Alatus Tax Increment Financing District.

• 6.Approval of Final Payment for 2024 Safe Routes to School, City Project 1807.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the work for the 2024 Safe Routes to School, City Project 1807, and authorize final payment of $24,899.79 to Concrete Idea, Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota.

• 7.Approve Actions of the Columbia Heights Volunteer Relief Association
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chiprich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the amendment to the Columbia Heights Volunteer Relief Association Bylaws as approved by the Columbia Heights Volunteer Relief Association Board of Trustees and general membership.

• 8.License Agenda.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June 22, 2026, as presented.

• 9.Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for June 22, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.

• 10.Review of Bills.Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich City Manager
  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 $1,056,647.00.

Board and Commission Meeting
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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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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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