May 12 2025 City Council Meeting

Friday, May 16, 2025

Approval of meeting agenda

Business of the Year recognition: Heritage Salon

Youth Outstanding Citizen recognition: Asa Rude

Outstanding Citizen recognition: Jennifer Piper Muno

Police Week proclamation

Introduction of new Police Department staff

Public Works Week proclamation

Community forum regarding Gould Avenue/Peter's Place parking

Votes (1)

Approve the agenda as presented

PassedVoice vote (unanimous)

Moved by Council · Seconded by N/A

Notable Quotes (3)

It's in my DNA to volunteer.

Jennifer Piper Muno
VolunteeringDuring her acceptance speech for Outstanding Citizen of the Year.

It is often said in public works that if you're doing your job correctly, nobody knows you've done anything at all.

David Cullen
Public WorksAccepting the Public Works Week proclamation.

You guys really don't listen to anything we say.

Mark Veronicus
City GovernanceDuring the community forum regarding parking policy.

People (9)

Donna MalmanOwner

Owner of Heritage Salon, named 2025 Business of the Year.

Asa RudeStudent

GSA President and student representative on the Board of Education.

Jennifer Piper MunoCitizen

Volunteer known for litter removal and community service.

Rachel JamesCouncil Member

Read the Police Week proclamation.

David CullenPublic Works Superintendent

Accepted the Public Works Week proclamation.

Rodney SeverResident

Gould Avenue resident raising complaints about parking enforcement.

Kathy BennettResident

Resident raising complaints about abandoned vehicles and safety.

Mark VeronicusResident

Resident criticizing city lack of transparency regarding parking studies.

Places Mentioned

Columbia Heights Council Chambers530 40th Avenue Northeast40th Avenue corridorHeart LakeGould AvenuePeter's Place

Events & Meetings (4)

  • Monday, May 12th, 2025: Council meeting
  • May 11-17, 2025: National Police Week
  • May 14, 2025, 9:00 PM: Officer Ramsdale wreath ceremony at State Capitol
  • May 18-24, 2025: National Public Works Week
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May 12 2025 City Council Meeting - Columbia Heights Recorder