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Meetings
First and third Tuesday of each month
6 p.m.
Work Sessions held the second Tuesday of each month
6 p.m.
Meetings held by telephone / other electronic means
During the COVID-19 health pandemic/peacetime emergency, meetings will be held by telephone / other electronic means via GoTo Meeting and will be live streamed and any or all member(s) of the Northfield City Council may potentially attend such meeting by phone or other electronic means.
Additionally, the presence of the public at the regular meeting location is not feasible due to the COVID-19 health pandemic/emergency declaration.
Public monitoring
Members of the public may monitor the meeting electronically from a remote location by dialing a conference number or by watching a live stream available
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/582768661
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 582-768-661
Agendas and minutes
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The City meeting archives contain agenda packets, minutes, resolutions, handouts and additional information.
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The City meeting portal allows you to view live streamed meetings and agendas with clickable links.
Members
| Name | Title | Term expiration | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | December 31, 2024 | 507-663-1932 | |
| Clarice Grenier Grabau | Council Member At Large | December 31, 2022 | 612-281-2449 |
| Jami Reister | Council Member Second Ward | December 31, 2024 | 507-645-7558 |
| Susie Nakasian | Council Member First Ward | December 31, 2022 | 507-301-6756 |
| Brad Ness | Council Member At Large | December 31, 2024 | 612-232-1190 |
| Jessica Peterson White | Council Member Fourth Ward | December 31, 2022 | 612-366-8311 |
| George Zuccolotto | Council Member Third Ward | December 31, 2024 | 507-301-8542 |
City Staff
| Name | Title | Phone number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Martig | City Administrator | 507-645-3009 | Email Ben Martig |
| Lynette Peterson | City Clerk | 507-645-3001 | Email Lynette Peterson |
| Sara Kavitz | Administrative Associate/Deputy City Clerk | 507-645-3060 | Email Sara Kavitz |
Questions
If you have an administrative question or concern please submit those online or contact the City at 507-645-8833.
Commenting on agenda items with eComment
The City of Northfield has an electronic comment (eComment) feature for City Council meetings. eComment provides an easy way for residents to add their voices to the process and makes participation in public meetings convenient when it may be difficult to the attend the meeting in person.
Once the agenda is published, the eComment link will be active. Residents can review agenda item details, indicate their position on an item and leave feedback by clicking on the eComment tab on the City Council meetings page:
City of Northfield - City Council
Comments may be submitted until noon on the day of the meeting. Residents may also use the Register to Speak option to sign up in advance to speak at the meeting. For additional information on using eComment and Register to Speak, please see the instructions.
Instructions for eComment and Register to Speak (PDF)
For more information, contact the city clerk.
Lynette Peterson
City Clerk
507-645-3001
Email Lynette Peterson
Commenting on agenda items by email
Send an email no later than 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Note the meeting item you’re commenting on in the subject line and type your comment in the body of the email or attach a document if necessary.
These comments will be sent to the entire City Council. Please note that these comments will be read at the meeting by the Mayor, unless you specifically request that they not be read.
Comments will be limited to two minutes as is the normal practice and will be posted on the city’s website with other meeting items following the meeting.
Commenting on agenda items by mail
Send a letter containing your input to:
City Clerk Lynette Peterson
City of Northfield
801 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Commenting on agenda items directly with council members
As always, members of the public can contact council members directly via phone or email to provide input. This input will not be read publicly during the meeting.
Ward / precinct map
To find what ward you live in:
or enter your address:
Secretary of State Poll Place Finder
City Charter / City Code
Rules for meetings
Overview
Northfield is a home rule charter city with a "Mayor-Council" form of government. The City Council is comprised of seven elected officials, including the mayor, who legislate policy and govern the issues related to the City of Northfield.
Of the six council positions, four are ward representatives and two are at-large positions. All terms are four years, with staggered election years.
Mayor’s role
The Mayor is:
- The presiding officer of the council
- The chief spokesperson for the council
- Recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial functions
- Recognized as the official head of the city for purposes related to emergencies
- Responsible for some specific executive functions such as studying city operations
Mayor and Council roles
The Mayor and Council are responsible for the legislative duties of the city government through policies and ordinances.
City Administrator’s role
The Council-appointed City Administrator carries out the policies and ordinances set by the Council. The City Administrator supervises the administration of all departments and offices of the City.