City Council Meeting 07/13/2026 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.Disability Independence Day
  Accepting Proclamation: Paige Debner and Pastor Susan Debner 

• B.Monarch Festival
  Accepting Proclamation: Angela Montero

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 22, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the June 22, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.

• 2.Accept April 7, 2026, Planning Commission Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the April 7, 2026, Planning Commission meeting minutes.

• 3.Accept June 1, 2026, Economic Development Authority Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the June 1, 2026, Economic Development Authority meeting minutes.

• 4.Accept June 3, 2026, Library Board Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the June 3, 2026, Library Board meeting minutes.

• 5.Adopt Resolution 2026-46: Transfer Certain Funding To Government Buildings Fund 411.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-46, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-46, being a resolution transferring certain funding to Government Buildings Fund 411.

• 6.Approve Resolution 2026-47, Designating Election Judges and Election Judge Salaries for August 11, 2026, State Primary Election.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-47, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-47, designating elections judges and setting election judge salaries for the 2026 State of Minnesota Primary. 

• 7.Approval of Workstation Expansion and Related Proposals.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the proposals from Fluid in the amount of $26,688.52, Collins Electrical and Technology in the amount of $3,280, and Continua in the amount of $1,982.54 for the installation of two additional workstations, associated furniture, and electrical and data infrastructure for the Community Development Department and to authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements necessary to complete the project.

• 8.License Agenda.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 13, 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 July 13, 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 $2,162,057.69.

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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.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

Ordinances and Resolutions

• 11.Consideration of Resolution 2026-042, a Conditional Use Permit for a Car Wash at 47th and Central Ave
  Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner
  MOTION: Move to waive the readings of Resolution No. 2026-042, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-042, a Conditional Use Permit allowing a Car Wash at the anticipated address of 4707 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, subject to the conditions stated in the resolution.

• 12.Consideration of Resolution 2026-043, for a Variance for Reduced Parking Lot Setbacks for 81 38th Ave NE.
  Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2026-043, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-043, a Variance allowing a 0 ft parking setback for 81 38th Ave NE.

• 13.Consideration of Resolution 2026-045, Granting a Rental Density Cap Exemption for 4332 Leander Ln NE.
  Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-045, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-045, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4332 Leander Lane NE.

Bid Considerations

• 14.Consideration of Resolution 2026-48, Being A Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract For 2026 Street Program – Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street Mill & Overlay, City Project 2602.
  Presenting Item: Rochelle Widmer, City Engineer
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-48, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-48 being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the 2026 Street Program – MSA Street Mill & Overlay, City Project 2602 to ASTECH Corp. of St. Cloud, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $1,152,710.75, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same, and to increase the original project budget commensurate with the actual bid.

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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New Business and Reports
No New Business or Reports.

ADJOURNMENT