City Council Meeting 05/11/2026 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
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, or by using Microsoft Teams Meeting at http://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/joinameeting 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.

• Columbia Heights City Council and Staff Norms 2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

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.Business of the Year Award.
  Award Recipient: Rail Werks Brewing Depot

• B.Citizen(s) of the Year.
  Adult Recipient: María Alvarado

  Group Recipient: Brenna Zeimet on behalf of Mutual Aid Group of Columbia Heights

  Youth Recipient: Christian Peña

• C.Bike Month Proclamation
  Accepting Proclamation: Daniel Abebaw

• 2026 May Bike Month.pdf (0.06 MB)

• D.Police Week Proclamation.
  Accepting Proclamation: City of Columbia Heights Police Department.

• 2026 May Police Week.pdf (0.06 MB)

• E.Public Works Week Proclamation.
  Accepting Proclamation: City of Columbia Height Public Works Department.

• 2026 May Public Work Week.pdf (0.06 MB)

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 April 27, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the April 27, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.

• 04.27.2026 City Council Meeting.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 2.Approve April 27, 2026, Local Board of Appeals and Equalization Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: City Manager Aaron Chirpich
  MOTION: Move to approve the April 27, 2026, Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting minutes.

• 2026.04.27. CC Mtg. Local Board of Appeals and Equalization Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 3.Accept April 6, 2026 Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to accept the April 6, 2026, EDA meeting minutes.

• 04.06.2026 EDA Meeting.pdf (0.18 MB)

• 4.License Agenda.
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May 11, 2026, as presented.

• may 11 license agenda.pdf (0.06 MB)
• LICENSE TABLE 05112026.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval
  Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
  MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for May 11, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.

• Agenda Report - Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval - 5-11-26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval 5-11-26.pdf (0.67 MB)

• 6.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 $1,190,834.76.

• 051126 List of Claims.pdf (0.49 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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearings.

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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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
No Items for Consideration. 

ADJOURNMENT