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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.
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: Suzanne Sancilio, Co-Lead, NE Metro Be SMART for Kids
Accepting Proclamation:
Accepting Proclamation:
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.)
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to accept the May 4, 2026, EDA meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to accept the May 6, 2026, Library Board meeting minutes.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-036, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-036, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4538 4th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolutions numbered 2026-037 and 2026-038, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-037, a resolution requesting funds from the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to support economic development activities within the City of Columbia Heights.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-38, a resolution transferring $305,000 of ACHRA grant funds from the City of Columbia Heights to the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority for the purchase, abatement, utility work, and demolition of 4217 Central AVE NE.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-039, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-039 accepting the Minnesota Office of Justice Program grant for police hiring in the total amount of $50,000 and authorize and direct the execution of the grant agreements.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-040, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-040, authorizing the pursuit of 2026 local Regional Solicitation funding for the 44th Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Motion to approve the purchase of a new 2027 cab and chassis dump truck through Transwest Trucks under State Contract #T-647(5) in the amount of $141,751.52, and the associated upfit equipment through Towmaster under State Contract #S-863(5), for a total project cost not to exceed $346,907.52 fund 431.3121.45150 .
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Motion to approve the purchase of a Toro 5910 mower from MTI Distributing through the State of Minnesota cooperative contract (#284699) in the amount of $167,188.98, fund 431.5200.45180 and to authorize retention of Unit 0240 for use as a backup and supplemental mowing unit.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich/City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve termination of services with Flock Safety and direct staff to take the steps necessary to cancel all contracts with Flock Safety formally to ensure non-renewal in 2027, and direct staff to make final payments to Flock Safety that are owed under the current contracts, and to direct staff to coordinate the immediate disconnection and removal of all Flock Safety ALPR camera’s in operation in the City in connection with the current contracts.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June 8, 2026, as presented.
Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for June 8, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
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 $1,468,159.26.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearings.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
No Items for Consideration.
ADJOURNMENT