By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net
The Northfield City Council meets tonight for a regular meeting, followed by a work session meeting.
Comprehensive Plan Goes For Approval After Being Tabled Earlier in May
The biggest item on the agenda is once again considering approval of the Comprehensive Plan, Northfield’s 20-year plan. At the first meeting in May, Councilors Chad Beumer and Brad Ness objected to the plan, which is required to have a supermajority to pass, or 5 out of 7 votes (a regular item only needs four yes votes). With Councilor Peter Dahlen absent, the plan could not pass in its current form and was tabled by the council. The council will again take up the plan tonight and consider any amendments.
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Presentations & Other Items on the Agenda:
The regular meeting will start with three presentations. First, it will show the winners of the Storm water Pollution Prevention Poster Contest, which includes several elementary students in Northfield. This will be followed by recognizing the graduating High school Seniors from the Youth on Boards Program. And the last presentation will be of the Northfield Hospital and Clinics 2024 Audit.
On the consent agenda will be approval of the Strategic Plan, the cities 3-year plan that was highly discussed last week.
Work Session Meeting: 2026 Road Projects & Board and Commissions Governance Discussion
After the regular meeting, the council will then move into a work session to discuss three items. First, will be the 2026 Mill nad Overly construction projects and Mill Towns State Trail Expansions. Second, will be a discussion of the Woodley Street and Spring Creek Road Intersection Improvements. And lastly, a discussion about the Board and Commission governance rules.
Public Comment and Meeting Details:
The public is welcome to attend in person or watch online. To watch online, go to northfieldmn.gov and click the “Agenda & Minutes” button in the middle of the home page. From there, find tonight’s meeting date to watch, as well as a copy of the agenda and other meeting documents.
Public comment will be accepted during the open public comment section at the start of the regular meeting and on individual items during the regular meeting. At work session meetings, no votes are taken by the council, instead, there will be longer presentations and discussions scheduled. Furthermore, since the meeting is a work session, no public comments will be taken at the meeting. However, you can contact your councils via email or the eComment option. You can email the council by clicking here.
The regular meeting starts at 6pm, the work session meeting will start after the regular meeting. Both meetings will be in the Council Chambers of the Northfield City Hall.
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