Economic Development Authority

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE Monday, April 06, 2026 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 222 769 631 116 69 and passcode 3JY7iz9R. 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 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution 2026-11 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for February 2026. (pg. 3) MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-11, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-11, approving the financial statements for the month of February 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of February 2026. 2. Approve March 2, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 16) MOTION: Move to approve the March 2, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented. BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Columbia Heights Economic Support Microloan Program Proposal. (pg. 26) Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-13, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-13, a resolution of the Economic Development Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving the creation and implementation of the Columbia Heights Economic Support Microloan Program. 4. 2026 Outstanding Business of the Year Award. (pg. 67) Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight City of Columbia Heights AGENDA April 06, 2026 Economic Development Authority Page 2 MOTION: Move to approve __________ as the 2026 Columbia Heights Business of the Year. 5. Façade Improvement Grant Report for 4024 Central Ave. (pg. 82) Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-12, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-12, 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 4024 Central Ave NE (Darryl Tilden). BUSINESS UPDATES Presenting Items: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight a. Pledge Business Item Moved to May b. Business Spotlight in the Newsletter c. Fire Training at 4510 Taylor 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.