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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 280 136 504 322 9, Passcode Sf6p5VF2. 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:
Accepting Proclamation: Ed Minnema, Executive Director
Accepting Proclamation: Alexandra House Staff
Accepting Proclamation:
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
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Report of the City Manager
City Manager Response to September 28, 2026 Community Forum
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 waive the reading of Resolution 2026-062, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-062, appointing Me’Shulon Langley to the City of Columbia Heights Youth Commission as a non-voting member of the Sustainability Commission.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-063, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-063, appointing Kenza Manseur to the City of Columbia Heights Youth Commission as a non-voting member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to accept the September 2, 2026, Library Board meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the September 28, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-064, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-064, amending the 2026 personnel budget for certain estimates.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Motion to approve the attached Separation Agreement and Release of All Claims with Employee and further authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-065, there being ample copies available to the
public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-065, a Resolution approving three contracts with Eckberg Lammers, P.C. for Civil, Criminal Prosecution, and Labor and Employment legal services.
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 $1,189,249.36.
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.
Presenting Item: Andrew Splinter, Finance Director
MOTION: Move to close the hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2026-66, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-66, being a resolution to adopt an assessment roll and levy a special assessment with a one-year term for certain delinquent accounts.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Ordinances and Resolutions
Bid Considerations
New Business and Reports
ADJOURNMENT