Economic Development Authority Monday, March 02, 2026 05:00 PM City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 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 and entering meeting ID 248 336 166 862 06 and passcode me6Vh7eE. 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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CONSENT AGENDA
These items are considered to be routine by the EDA 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 EDA will make a motion to approve the consent agenda following the statement of all items.

• 1.Approve February 2, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 3)
  MOTION: Move to approve the February 2, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes.

• 02.02.2026 EDA Meeting.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 2.Resolution 2026-08 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for January 2026. (pg. 13)
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-08, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-08, approving the financial statements for the month of January 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of January 2026.

• Res 2026-08 approving financials Jan 2026.pdf (0.03 MB)
• January 2026 Financials.pdf (0.09 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

• 3.Fire Suppression Grant Application 4755 University Ave NE (El Pollo Loco LLC). (pg. 25)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-10, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-10, 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 owners of 4755 University Ave NE (El Pollo Loco).

• 4755 University fire staff letter.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Resolution 2026-10.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 4755 Univ Fire Supp Agreement.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Fire app 4755 University Ave for EDA.pdf (2.15 MB)

• 4.2026 Goal Setting Part II. (pg. 47)
  Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney

• 2026 Goals Part II letter.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026 Ideas List with Vote Tallies.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 5.NOAH Loan Program Updates. (pg. 50)
  Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
  MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-09, there being ample copies available to the public.
  MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-09, a resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the amended Program Guidelines, dated 02/26/2026, for the Columbia Heights Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Loan Program.

• NOAH updates letter.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Res 2026-09 NOAH updates.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Draft revised Exhibit A Guidelines 02.26.2026.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Columbia Heights information sheet-EngEsp.pdf (1.48 MB)

• 6.2026 Economic Impact Relief Discussion. (pg. 60)
  Presenting Item: CD Staff

• Economic impact letter.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Survey summary 02.26.2026.pdf (0.11 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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BUSINESS UPDATES

a. Pledge of Allegiance

ADJOURNMENT