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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 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
Accepting Proclamation: Antonia Alvarez Berger
Presenting: Leon Wang
Accepting Proclamation: Jeremy Marder, Heights Theater General Manager
Accepting Proclamation: Dr. Khu Thao, Canvas Health Chief Executive Officer, Selma Dahir, Anoka County Mobile Crisis Clinician
Accepting Proclamation: Members of the Columbia Heights Fire Department
Accepting Proclamation: Mietek Konczyk
Presenting: Isaac Contreras, NAHREP
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
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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.)
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the September 8, 2026, City Council Work Session meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the August 24, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to award replacement of the digital sign at Top Valu II liquor store to Albrecht Sign Company, not to exceed $50,000.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the three-year renewal of Laserfiche software licensing through OPG-3, Inc., with annual increases of 3%, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich / City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-061, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-061, approving LELS Captain and Deputy Chief Labor Agreement.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to enter into an updated agreement with Canvas Health to continue to provide two full-time health professionals. Cost of 2027 contract is $141,000 annually.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-057, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-057, designating elections judges and setting election judge salaries for the 2026 General Election.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 28, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 28, 2026, as presented.
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 $1,616,569.36.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This is the public’s opportunity to speak regarding this matter. Speakers that are in-person are asked to complete a Speaker Form and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers attending virtually should send a request to speak with this information to the moderator using the chat function and wait to be called on to speak. When speaking, virtual attendees should turn their camera on. Speakers should limit their comments to five (5) minutes. Any comments made after the public hearing is closed will not be considered by the City Council and will not be included as part of the formal record for this matter as the item will have been voted on and the item formally closed by the Council.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
Presenting Item: John W. Stutzman, Parks and Recreation Director
MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2026-58, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-58, authorizing execution of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant required for the Sullivan Lake Park Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.
Presenting Item: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-060, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-060, approving the (insert description of what is called for in resolution).
Presenting Item: Mitchell Forney, Community Development Director
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-059, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-059, a resolution authorizing a tax levy increase by the city for economic development purposes.
Presenting Item: Joseph Kloiber, Finance Director
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-053, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-053, being a resolution adopting a proposed budget for the year 2027, setting the proposed city levy, approving the HRA levy, approving a tax rate increase, and establishing a budget hearing date for property taxes payable in 2027 of December 14, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers.
Bid Considerations
New Business and Reports
ADJOURNMENT