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"The small, friendly city at the top of the St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota metro area," is adjacent to Minneapolis. Its location affords residents and businesses easy access to the Twin Cities via the nearby freeway system and two major highways as well as all the benefits of a well-established first-ring suburb.
News and Events
Primary Date Change
The Military and Overseas Empowerment (MOVE) Act has prompted the Minnesota State Legislature to move our State Primary Election to August 10, 2010, to provide for a 45-day absentee balloting period. The dates to file at City Hall for the offices of Mayor and two Council members will be May 18 through June 1, 2010. If you have any additional questions, contact the City Clerk at 763-706-3611
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Garbage and Recycling changes Jan. 1
The City of Columbia Heights’ current residential garbage/recycling contract with Allied Waste Services ends on Dec. 31 and a new company will begin providing services. This will involve some changes that residents need to be aware of. For more information please click the link below.
Garbage and Recycling Changes
Garbage and Recycling Schedule Map
You can follow this link to
Veolias website, or contact them via e-mail a the following address:
columbiaheights-sw@veoliaes.com
Tribute Statue Unveiling
On November 11th, 2009, the City of Columbia Heights honored it’s past, present, and future police officers and fire fighters. The unveiling of the "Tribute Statue" was captured by Sun Focus Today and is available for viewing on Youtube. Please follow the link below.
Tribute Statue Unveiling
Grand Central Apartments Rental Proposal
At the March 2, 2010 Planning Commission Meeting, The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (with a 3-2 vote) of the Site Plan and Minor Subdivision in association with the proposed 200-unit apartment complex located at the northeast corner of 47th Avenue and Grand Avenue. The City Council will review the proposed Site Plan and Minor Subdivision at the April 12, 2010 City Council Meeting. The EDA will hold a meeting on March 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers to review the market study performed by the developer. Please contact Jeff Sargent at (763) 706-3673 with questions.
Down Payment Assistance Program
The City of Columbia Heights is now offering down payment assistance for foreclosed homes. For more information, please read the flyer pertaining to the Make Heights Your Home program..
Abandoned Property Ordinance
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Abandoned Property Ordinance can be found here.
Gateway Pedestrian Bridge Final Design
Final plans have been prepared for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge over Central Avenue at 49th Avenue. Renderings of the final plans may be viewed at the links below. The plans will be available for viewing in early January at the offices of the City Engineer.
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