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TABLE 5 <br /> 1990 EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR <br /> COLUMBIA HEIGHTS/IHLLTOP <br /> Sector Jobs Percent <br /> Manufacturing 631 12%u <br /> Construction 391 7% <br /> Transportation & Utilities 32 1% <br /> Wholesale Trade 193 4% <br /> Retail Trade 1592 30% <br /> Finance, Insurance.& Real Estate 217 4% <br /> Services 1500 29% <br /> Government 685 13% <br /> Total 5241 100% <br /> Source: Minnesota Department of Conunerce, 1991. <br /> Major Population Issues <br /> The following are the major issues related to population and demographic change in Columbia Ileights. <br /> • What should the City do, if anything, to respond to recent and forecast changes in population in <br /> terms of housing, parks, public facilities or other actions`! <br /> • Should special provision be made by the City for the sizable elderly population in Columbia <br /> Heights which is expected to become greater in size? If so, what is the range of housing options <br /> for the elderly? Are there non-physical programs for the elderly that bear upon their housing <br /> choices? <br /> N425 7 <br />