City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Northfield, MN
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

16 items on the agenda.

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CALL TO ORDER

Mayor: Zweifel Councilmembers: Beumer, Dahlen, Holmes, Ness, Peterson White, Sokup

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT

Open Public Comment is intended to receive public comment on matters of City business and/or topics under the jurisdiction of the City Council. Individuals who would like to have a question addressed may write their question on the back of the comment card and an appropriate person will follow up with them at another time. If the topic relates to an item later in the agenda individuals may speak at this time if that is their preference. However, they will be unable to comment again later on the same agenda item. Individuals who pre-registered may take one opportunity to address the Council for up to two (2) minutes. After all individuals on the sign-up list have spoken, other individuals may speak if time permits. Open Public Comment will conclude by 6:20 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 1

26-223 Presentation of Northfield Hospital and Clinics 2025 Audit.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 2

26-224 Consider Approval of April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 3

26-225 Consider Approving Disbursements totaling $3,154,076.11

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 4

Res. 2026-047 Consider Adopting Schedule for 2027 City Council Meetings.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 5

Res. 2026-048 Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Black Bear Wellness MN to Operate a Cannabis Retail Establishment at 680 Professional Dr.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 6

26-226 Approve miscellaneous/concessions license for Northfield Senior Citizens, Inc. DBA FiftyNorth Popcorn Wagon.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 7

26-227 Consider Motion for Contract Amendment #2 for Professional Services for the 2026 Mill and Overlay and Mill Towns State Trail Improvements Project.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 8

26-228 Consider Motion Approving Permanent and Temporary Easement for the 2026 Mill and Overlay and Mill Towns State Trail Improvements Project.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 9

26-229 Reports From the Mayor and Council Members.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 10

26-231 Presentation of Summary Conclusions of the Evaluation of the Performance of Ben Martig, City Administrator, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 11

Res. 2026-049 Consideration of Resolution Accepting Tree Donation for City Parks and Street Rights-of-Way.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 12

Res. 2026-050 Resolution for Harvest Hills 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat.

ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE•Item 13

26-230 City Administrator's Update.

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