Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as a PDF. The Council: met with Sen. Kevin Dahle and discussed several issues, including Gov. Mark Dayton's proposed budget and Local Government Aid. met with Rice County Commissioner Galen Malecha and County Administrator Gary Weiers and discussed several issues, including road projects, collaboration and library services. reviewed the Northfield City Hall reconfiguration project Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as a PDF. The Council: discussed and directed staff to bring back a previously failed project for Maple Street near Sibley Elementary School. It had failed, in part, because of a proposed sidewalk that some councilors thought was unnecessary. reviewed the council workplan. discussed the future of the Northfield Community Resource Center Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: discussed with representatives of the Northfield Area Convention and Visitors Bureau about the CVB's 2013 work plan and budget. Head to the Northfield News for more on this. discussed the 2013 Rules of Business and the Council work plan. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: authorized staff to prepare plans, specifications and advertisement bids for the new police facility. To fund the project, the city is selling $6.28 million in lease-financing bonds and then putting up $1 million from various budgets ($500,000 from the city’s general fund, $400,000 from the capital reserve fund and $100,000 from the IT equipment replacement fund). Councilors David DeLong and David Ludescher dissented on the vote. discussed …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting and work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: swore in new mayor, Dana Graham, and new councilors, David DeLong and David Ludescher. Erica Zweifel, who was re-elected in the last election, was also sworn in for her second term. moved the consent agenda item "Designate the Official Newspaper" to the regular agenda at the request of Zweifel. By state law, government entities are required to post public notices in an official paper. Zweifel said the system has become …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting and work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: discussed and set the next step for a potential downtown parking expansion. agreed to continue the consulting service of the Northfield Downtown Development Corp. for $35,000 in 2013. held a reception for the outgoing mayor, Mary Rossing, and Councilors Betsey Buckheit and Ivan Imm. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: unanimously approved a motion to locate a permanent skateboard park on the west end of Riverside Park. The Council agreed to allocate $60,000 to the project, half of which will come from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's budget. Should Riverside not work for any reason once the project begins, Old Memorial Park has been recommended as a second choice approved the new property tax levies, which includes $7,345,288 for the city propery…

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: heard an official recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to select Riverside Park as the permanent location for a proposed skateboard park. Board member Grace Clark offered an alternate recommendation for Babcock Park. For a full explanation from the board about the recommendations, read the attached PDF. The Council will vote on the issue next week. received an update on the police facility project. discussed a …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN.  The Council: approved a $1,021,000 in tax increment financing note to help build a 28-unit affordable housing development known as the Spring Creek Townhome Project. The city was awarded a $7 million tax credit to collaborate with Three Rivers Community Action on the project. Read more about it at the Northfield News. recognized Grace Whittier Fund Committee members Dale Ness, Beth Berry and Helen Preddy reviewed the 2013 budget for the Community Development department, which includes the Economic Development …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting and work session, courtesy of KYMN.  The Council: swore in Jessica Peterson White as the Fourth Ward representative. The appointment was necessary after Patrick Ganey resigned from the council. An election will be held in November 2013 to fill the seat for the remainder of the term, which expires at the end of 2014. revoted and approved a contract 6-0 with Dick's Sanitation. Councilor Betsey Buckheit was absent. The revote was needed after a majority (four votes) didn't vote in support of or against the motion at the Council's …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council special meeting and work session, courtesy of KYMN. (The video starts at 2:15.)  The Council: appointed Jessica Peterson White as the Fourth Ward representative. The appointment was necessary after Patrick Ganey resigned from the council. An election will be held in November 2013 to fill the seat for the remainder of the term, which expires at the end of 2014. approved a contract with Dick's Sanitation. The contract was approved 3-2-1 with Mayor Mary Rossing and Councilors Betsey Buckheit and Erica Zweifel voting yes, Councilors Ivan Imm…

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN. (The video starts at 2:15.)  The Council: passed a resolution (4-0-1) opposing the proposed constitution amendment for voter identification. Mayor Mary Rossing and Councilors Betsey Buckheit, Ivan Imm and Erica Zweifel voted yes. Councilor Rhonda Pownell abstained and Councilor Suzie Nakasian was absent. discussed and delayed a decision on the refuse contract. Currently, the city has a contract with Waste Management but is also considering a proposal from Dick's Sanitation. reviewed department budgets. Follow …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN. (The video doesn't start until 7:48) The agenda and packet for the meeting are attached as PDFs. The Council: heard a report from the Northfield Hospital & Clinics board on its contribution to the city for community education and recreation funding. Find out more at the Northfield News. reviewed budgets for library and recreation services reviewed the budget for public works Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN. The agenda and packet for the meeting are attached as PDFs. The Council: approved a resolution opposing the proposed Minnesota marriage amendment. Read more about it here. declared a vacancy for Patrick Ganey's Ward 4 seat. The city will publish a notice seeking people to fill the vacancy on Oct. 6. The deadline to turn in applications is Oct. 17. The Council will interview candidates on Oct. 23. Someone could be appointed that night. agreed to consider a resolution opposing the proposed voter ID amendment at …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN. The agenda and packet for the meeting are attached as PDFs. The Council: set Oct. 23 as a tentative date to select a candidate to replace Councilor Patrick Ganey, who resigned from his Ward 4 seat. The city will need to put out an application for potential candidates, have the council interview candidates and then select a candidate to fill the vacancy. The councilor-to-be will fill the seat through the end of 2013. A special election will be held in November 2013 to fill the seat for the final year of …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting, courtesy of KYMN. The agenda and packet for the meeting are attached as PDFs. The Council: received the official word from Councilor Patrick Ganey about his resignation. received an update from Hiawathaland Transit about its transition for the city's busing system heard from community members about Safety Center financing concerns, including Tim Clack, who has started a petition opposing the financing option. Read his blog about the petition. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council work session, courtesy of KYMN. The agenda and packet for the meeting are attached as PDFs. The Council: received news that the city was awarded a $7 million tax credit to build a 28-unit multi-family townhome development in collaboration with Three Rivers Community Action. The townhomes will be two to four bedrooms for income-qualifying families in the community. Councilor Suzie Nakasian told Patch that they are an exciting contribution to the city's affordable housing policy and "congratulations are due to (Community Development …

The Northfield City Council on Tuesday approved its preliminary 2013 total levy and budget—both increases. A preliminary number means city councilors cannot increase any of the levies or budget when they finalize the numbers in December. The levies and budget, however, can be finalized at a lower number than what they were set at Tuesday. Here's where the Council set the levies and budget: The total levy approved by the City Council is $7,774,635 and will increase by $546,026 or 7.55 percent in 2013. Of this increase, $451,505 or 83 percent is due to the new debt for the new police facility …

The Northfield City Council on Tuesday moved one step closer to building a new Safety Center by approving a $6.28 million lease-purchasing agreement with U.S. Bank. The vote passed 5-1, with Councilor Rhonda Pownell dissenting and Councilor Suzie Nakasian absent. The lease-to-own agreement is for 20 years at a 2.85 percent interest rate. That money will be combined with $1 million from the city’s general fund ($500,000), capital reserve fund ($400,000) and IT equipment replacement fund ($100,000) for the $7.28 million project, which will include a new police facility on a 4.2-acre site at …

Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting and work session, courtesy of KYMN. The agenda and packet for the meeting are attached as PDFs. The Council: Approved a temporary expansion permit for sidewalk dining for Froggy Bottoms River Pub Accepted an EDA Board work plan Awarded a contract for roof work at City Hall and the Wastewater Treatment Center Discussed the new downtown combined garbage/recycling bins Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Check out other popular Patch articles: UPDATED: Northfield Teen Killed in…