Economic Development Authority
Regular MeetingColumbia Heights, MN · July 6, 2026
Agenda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Hall—Shared Vision Room, 3989 Central Ave NE
Monday, July 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 299 796 264 132 527 and passcode HR7f9ng3. 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
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. Election of EDA Vice President and Secretary. (pg. 4)
Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney
MOTION: Move to elect ____________________ as Vice President and
____________________ as Secretary of the Economic Development Authority.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approve June 1, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes. (pg. 6)
MOTION: Move to approve the June 1, 2026, regular EDA meeting minutes.
3. Resolution 2026-19 to Approve the Financial Reports and Payment of the Bills for May
2026. (pg. 16)
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-19, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-19 approving the financial statements for the
month of May 2026 and the payment of the bills for the month of May 2026.
4. Approval of Hazardous Materials Contract for 4217 Central Ave NE. (pg. 28)
MOTION: Move to accept the proposal from Sheltertech Corporation in the amount of
$1,920.00 for the removal and proper disposal of asbestos containing and hazardous
materials at 4217 Central Ave NE, and furthermore, to authorize the President and
Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.
City of Columbia Heights AGENDA July 06, 2026
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BUSINESS ITEMS
5. Façade Improvement Grant Report for 37th & Johnson Hair & Tanning Salon (Lan Salon
LLC). (pg. 39)
Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-20, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-20, 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 37th & Johnson Hair & Tanning Salon (Lan Salon LLC).
6. Façade Improvement Grant Report for One Reason (4065 Central Ave NE). (pg. 55)
Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-21, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-21, 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 One Reason (4065 Central Ave NE).
7. Fire Suppression Grant Application 4065 Central Ave NE (One Reason). (pg. 85)
Presenting Item: CD Director Mitch Forney
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-22, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2026-22, 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
tenants of 4065 Central Ave NE (One Reason).
8. EDA Commissioner Appointment Process. (pg. 106)
Presenting Item: CD Coordinator Emilie Voight
Staff request that the EDA confirm its availability for an August EDA meeting at the
proposed time of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd.
Staff also request that if the mayor or members of the City Council have requests for
changes to the interview questions, they bring these requests to the attention of the City
Manager during the work session immediately following tonight’s EDA meeting.
BUSINESS UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
City of Columbia Heights AGENDA July 06, 2026
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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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