Northfield
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City Council
The City Council will consider a charter amendment regarding Section 4.1, several infrastructure contracts including water tower and wastewater improvements, and the final concept for Phase II of the Northfield Skate Park. Additional items include discussions on organic recycling and various city service agreements.
- Charter Amendment to Section 4.1 (First Reading)
- Northwest Area Water Tower Site contract award
- Wastewater Treatment Plant professional services contract
- Jefferson Parkway West Mill and Overlay final payment
- Downtown flood mitigation grant applications
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
The Northfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on two key resolutions this meeting. Members will consider forgiving a forgivable loan to Three Rivers Community Action for the Spring Creek II affordable housing project. They will also approve a consultant contract and budget amendment to continue mobile home rehabilitation services in Northfield. The board will additionally elect a new secretary and review state housing updates.
- Election of HRA Secretary officer position
- Resolution forgiving a forgivable loan for the Spring Creek II affordable housing development
- Consultant service contract with Three Rivers Community Action for mobile home rehabilitation services
- Authorization of a 2026 budget amendment to fund ongoing housing programs
Library Board
The Board will review progress on the 2026-27 work plan and various library special projects. Discussions include updated designs for the Children's Area and a preliminary update on the 2027 budget request.
- Presentation by Outreach Services Manager Angelica Linder
- 2026-27 Library Board Work Plan Progress Update
- Children's Area design review
- Library 2027 Budget Update and Rice Co budget request
- Library Strategic Plan and monthly statistics report
Charter Commission
The commission is reviewing an update regarding a proposed amendment to Charter Section 4.1. Members are also considering changes to internal policies regarding officer duties, the secretary role, and public comment procedures.
- Proposed amendment to Charter Section 4.1
- Resolution 2026-056
- Update to Charter Commission Policies regarding Officer Duties
- Update to Charter Commission Policies regarding Public Comment
City Council
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Heritage Preservation Commission
The Heritage Preservation Commission will vote on approving 30% construction drawings for the Archer House redevelopment at 212 Division Street South. The meeting also covers standard procedural items, public comment periods, and staff updates on local development projects. No major budget changes or rezonings are scheduled.
- Vote on 30% construction drawings for Archer House project at 212 Division St S
- Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
- Open public comment period (2-minute limit per speaker)
- Staff updates on zoning code updates and 2026 board schedule
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will meet to elect new officers and approve a new workplan. The board is also considering a $150,000 revolving loan for Lux Med Spa L.L.C. to fund renovations at 528 Division St.
- $150,000 revolving loan for Lux Med Spa L.L.C. (528 Division St.)
- Election of EDA Officers
- Adoption of the EDA Workplan
- Appointment of EDA Loan Committee members
- Establishment of a (Re)Development Committee
Human Rights Commission
The commission will hold its annual board orientation and refresher training. Members will also elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming term.
- Election of Human Rights Commission Chair
- Election of Human Rights Commission Vice-Chair
- Annual Board and Commission Onboarding and Refresher
- 2026 Subcommittee updates and discussion
- Recap of the Pride in the Park tabling
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance to exceed the maximum height limit in the C1-B Downtown District by 13 feet at 212 Division St S. The board may vote to approve or deny the variance. Public comment is allowed before the decision.
- Public hearing for variance at 212 Division St S to exceed height limit by 13 feet
- Consideration of ZBA Resolution 2026-002 with findings and conditions
- Review of building heights and colored elevations for the proposed project
- Supplemental materials include public comments and PowerPoint presentations from Archer and staff
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for Rebound Real Estate to construct off-street parking at 212 Division St. S. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Public hearing and consideration of a conditional use permit for off-street parking at 212 Division St. S. by Rebound Real Estate
Environmental Quality Commission
The commission will review an update on the Northfield Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Members will also consider a recommendation regarding pathways for organics recycling and discuss the 2026-2027 work plan.
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Update through Regional Indicators
- Recommendation on Pathway for Organics Recycling
- 2026-2027 Work Plan and Commission Priorities
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to issue $3,350,000 in General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds for street improvements. They will also vote on modifying short-term and handicap parking in the Central Business District, and review a citizen petition for an environmental assessment of the proposed Harvest Hills Second Addition development. The consent agenda includes approval of $1,891,261.80 in disbursements and the naming of Cannon River Regional Park.
- Issue $3,350,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2026B
- Approve disbursements totaling $1,891,261.80
- Modify Central Business District short-term and handicap accessible parking
- Consider citizen petition for Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) on Harvest Hills Second Addition
- Adopt resolution naming Cannon River Regional Park and authorizing application for Greater MN Regional Park designation
City Council
This is a work session where council will hear a presentation of the 2025 annual comprehensive financial audit and review the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan. No formal votes are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Presentation of 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and final audit
- Review of draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan including walking, biking, and trail projects
- Review of draft 2027-2031 Capital Equipment Plan
- CIP improvement map and bikeway/trail maps included for discussion