Economic Development Authority Monday, July 06, 2026 05:00 PM City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE

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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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 299 796 264 132 527 and passcode HR7f9ng3. 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
Agenda section
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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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ELECTION OF OFFICERS

• 1.Election of EDA Vice President and Secretary. (pg. 4)
  Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney
  MOTION: Move to elect ____________________ as Vice President and ____________________ as Secretary of the Economic Development Authority.

• Elections VP and secretary.pdf (0.06 MB)

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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CONSENT AGENDA

• 2.Approve June 1, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 6)
  MOTION: Move to approve the June 1, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes.

• 06.01.2026 EDA Meeting.pdf (0.15 MB)

• 3.Resolution 2026-19 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for May 2026. (pg. 16)
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-19, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-19 approving the financial statements for the month of May 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of May 2026.

• Res 2026-19 financials May 2026.pdf (0.03 MB)
• May 2026 Financials.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 4.Approval of Hazardous Materials Contract for 4217 Central Ave NE. (pg. 28)
  MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Sheltertech Corporation in the amount of $1,920.00 for the removal and proper disposal of asbestos containing and hazardous materials at 4217 Central Ave NE, and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.

• EDA Letter Approval of 4217 Hazmat Bid.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Hazmat contract 4217 Central.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Sheltertech bid EDA.pdf (0.27 MB)
• 4217 Central Hazardous Material Removal Specs.pdf (0.90 MB)

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

• 5.Façade Improvement Grant Report for 37th & Johnson Hair & Tanning Salon (Lan Salon LLC). (pg. 39)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-20, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-20, a resolution approving the form and substance of the Façade Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with 37th & Johnson Hair & Tanning Salon (Lan Salon LLC).

• Staff report salon.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution 2026-20.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Draft agreement salon.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 37th and Johnson EDA app fin.pdf (4.52 MB)

• 6.Façade Improvement Grant Report for One Reason (4065 Central Ave NE). (pg. 55)
  Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-21, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-21, a resolution approving the form and substance of the Façade Improvement Grant Agreement, and approving authority staff and officials to take all actions necessary to enter the authority into a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement with One Reason (4065 Central Ave NE).

• Staff report One Reason.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution 2026-21.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Draft agreement One Reason.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Facade app One Reason EDA.pdf (9.83 MB)

• 7.Fire Suppression Grant Application 4065 Central Ave NE (One Reason). (pg. 85)
  Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-22, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-22, 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 tenants of 4065 Central Ave NE (One Reason).

• Staff report One Reason.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution 2026-22.pdf (0.03 MB)
• One Reason Fire Supp Agreement.pdf (0.03 MB)
• One Reason fire app EDA.pdf (4.58 MB)

• 8.EDA Commissioner Appointment Process. (pg. 106)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  Staff request that the EDA confirm its availability for an August EDA meeting at the proposed time of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd.
  Staff also request that if the mayor or members of the City Council have requests for changes to the interview questions, they bring these requests to the attention of the City Manager during the work session immediately following tonight’s EDA meeting.

• New EDA commissioner.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026 EDA Commission Questions_fin.pdf (0.03 MB)

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