Economic Development Authority
Regular MeetingColumbia Heights, MN · July 1, 2024
Minutes
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, July 01, 2024
5:00 PM
MINUTES
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 241 904 269 20 and passcode QPW2Gy . For questions please call the Community
Development Department at 763-706-3670.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve June 3rd, 2024, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for May 2024
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Approval of Demolition Contract for 941 44th, 3851 Central Ave, and 3853 Central Ave
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Nitti Rolloff Services, in the amount of
$65,925 for the removal of burnt materials at 3853 Central, the demolition of all buildings
and site improvements, the cutting and capping of all utilities at the property lines, and the
regrading of the lots located at 941 44th Ave NE, 3851 Central Ave NE, and 3853 Central
Ave NE; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into
an agreement for the same.
4. Deconstruction of 4416 Central Ave NE
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Better Futures Minnesota, in the amount of
$_______ for deconstruction work on the property located at 4416 Central Ave NE; and
furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement
or agreements for the same.
5. Junk Removal from 4416 Central Ave NE
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MOTION: Move to accept Bauer Services bid of $3,999.22, for the removal of all junk and
household items located at 4416 Central Ave NE; and furthermore, to authorize the
President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
6. Asbestos and Hazardous Material Abatement for the EDA Owned Property Located at
4416 Central Ave NE
MOTION: Move to accept the bid of $2,500 by Dennis Environmental, for the removal of all
hazardous materials located at 4416 Central Ave NE; and furthermore, to authorize the
President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
7. Façade Improvement Grant Report for Las Americas Ecuadorian Bakery located at 4355
Central Ave
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-18, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-18, 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 the owner of Las Americas Ecuadorian Bakery.
8. Home Improvement Loan Program Discussion
BUSINESS UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
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.
Agenda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, July 01, 2024
5:00 PM
AGENDA
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 241 904 269 20 and passcode QPW2Gy . For questions please call the Community
Development Department at 763-706-3670.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve June 3rd, 2024, Regular EDA Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for May 2024
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Approval of Demolition Contract for 941 44th, 3851 Central Ave, and 3853 Central Ave
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Nitti Rolloff Services, in the amount of
$65,925 for the removal of burnt materials at 3853 Central, the demolition of all buildings
and site improvements, the cutting and capping of all utilities at the property lines, and the
regrading of the lots located at 941 44th Ave NE, 3851 Central Ave NE, and 3853 Central
Ave NE; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into
an agreement for the same.
4. Deconstruction of 4416 Central Ave NE
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Better Futures Minnesota, in the amount of
$_______ for deconstruction work on the property located at 4416 Central Ave NE; and
furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement
or agreements for the same.
5. Junk Removal from 4416 Central Ave NE
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MOTION: Move to accept Bauer Services bid of $3,999.22, for the removal of all junk and
household items located at 4416 Central Ave NE; and furthermore, to authorize the
President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
6. Asbestos and Hazardous Material Abatement for the EDA Owned Property Located at
4416 Central Ave NE
MOTION: Move to accept the bid of $2,500 by Dennis Environmental, for the removal of all
hazardous materials located at 4416 Central Ave NE; and furthermore, to authorize the
President and Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
7. Façade Improvement Grant Report for Las Americas Ecuadorian Bakery located at 4355
Central Ave
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-18, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2024-18, 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 the owner of Las Americas Ecuadorian Bakery.
8. Home Improvement Loan Program Discussion
BUSINESS UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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