CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

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Revenue & Expenditures

$15.2M

▲+7.66%vs prior period

Area chart: 2015 $11.3M, 2017 $10.8M, 2018 $11.1M, 2019 $11.7M, 2020 $12.3M, 2021 $13.5M, 2022 $14.1M, 2023 $15.2M
Category	Value
2015	$11.3M
2017	$10.8M
2018	$11.1M
2019	$11.7M
2020	$12.3M
2021	$13.5M
2022	$14.1M
2023	$15.2M

Demographics — Trends

22,016

▲+0.89%vs prior period

Area chart: 2018 19,958, 2019 20,118, 2020 20,247, 2021 21,612, 2022 21,822, 2023 22,016
Category	Value
2018	19,958
2019	20,118
2020	20,247
2021	21,612
2022	21,822
2023	22,016

Government Information

About

The Village of Columbia Heights was formed on March 14, 1898, when it separated from Fridley township. With 1696 acres, 100 citizens and 20 houses, paths…

Classification: 2 - MUNICIPAL
Population: 22,278
Latest Filing Year: 2023

Key Statistics

Total Revenue$31M▲7.7%

Property Tax$15.2M▲7.7%

Population22,016

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Recent Events (100)

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Consideration of Resolution 2026-48, Being A Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract For 2026 Street Program – Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street Mill & Overlay, City Project 2602. Presenting Item: Rochelle Widmer, City Engineer MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-48, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-48 being a resolution accepting bids and

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Jul 13, 2026

Consideration of Resolution 2026-045, Granting a Rental Density Cap Exemption for 4332 Leander Ln NE. Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-045, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-045, a resolution approving the single-family rental exemption request for the rental application at 4332 Leander Lane NE.

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Jul 13, 2026

Consideration of Resolution 2026-043, for a Variance for Reduced Parking Lot Setbacks for 81 38th Ave NE. Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2026-043, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-043, a Variance allowing a 0 ft parking setback for 81 38th Ave NE.

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Jul 13, 2026

Consideration of Resolution 2026-042, a Conditional Use Permit for a Car Wash at 47th and Central Ave Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to waive the readings of Resolution No. 2026-042, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2026-042, a Conditional Use Permit allowing a Car Wash at the anticipated address of 4707 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421,

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Jul 13, 2026

Review of Bills. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager 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 $2,162,057.69.

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Jul 13, 2026

Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July 13, 2026, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.

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Jul 13, 2026

License Agenda. Presenting Item: Aaron Chirpich, City Manager MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 13, 2026, as presented.

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Jul 13, 2026

Review Acquisition of 4217 Central Ave NE Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2026-PZ01, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2026-PZ01, a resolution finding that the acquisition of certain land for redevelopment purposes by the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority is consistent with the City of Columbia Heights’ Comprehensive Plan.

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Jul 7, 2026

Conditional Use Permit and Final Site Plan Approval for a Car Wash at 47th and Central Ave Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the readings of draft Resolution No. 2026-042 and resolution 2026-PZ02, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution No. 2026-042, a Conditional Use Permit allowing a Car Wash at the anticipated address of 4707 Central Ave

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Jul 7, 2026

Consideration of a Variance for reduced parking lot setback for 81 38th Ave NE Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of draft Resolution No. 2026-043, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to recommend that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-043, a Variance allowing a 0 ft parking setback for 81 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.

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Jul 7, 2026

MOTION: Approve April 7, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.

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Jul 7, 2026

Election of Planning Commission Officers Presenting Item: Ursula Brandt, City Planner MOTION: Move to elect ______________ as Chair of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Move to elect ______________ as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Move to elect ______________ as Secretary/Treasurer of the Planning Commission.

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Jul 7, 2026

Overview of Boards and Commission Orientation

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Jul 7, 2026

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

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Jul 6, 2026

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

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Jul 6, 2026

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