Economic Development Authority Monday, June 01, 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 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

Board and Commission Meeting
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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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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.

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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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).

• 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.

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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BUSINESS UPDATES

Presenting Items: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight

a. June 5th Twin Cities North Chamber Business Connect Meeting

b. Economic Support Microloan Program Update

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