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New website launching this weekend.
April 9, 2011 at 9:14 pmAn updated, redesigned version of lwvnorthfieldmn.org is launching this weekend.
The site may be available intermittently during the transition. Please hold off on making new comments or posts until the dust settles.
Thank…
Northfield City Council Meeting - March 15th, 2011
March 19, 2011 at 12:40 pmThis week at the City Council:
- Pharmacy and convenience business proposed at the Crossing; council to discuss deviation from development plan
- City resident survey results published; consultant's presentation and analysis not yet available
- Save the Depot group requests transfer of Depot and City property on Q-block
Northfield City Council Work Session and Meeting - March 1st, 2011
March 3, 2011 at 9:43 pmThis week at the City Council:
- Northfield's legislative delegation discusses Local Government Aid, redistricting, the Dan Patch Railroad, and more
- Council votes to request EDA maintain 2010 funding levels for partner organizations, with 50% funding for each
- Public hearing on changes to City Charter scheduled for March 15th
- Proposed Capital Improvement bonds for…
What's Up in the Community? on Redistricting
February 24, 2011 at 11:47 amJoin the League on Monday, February 28th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Hideaway Coffeehouse & Winebar, 421 Division St. to learn about the process, politics, and implications of Minnesota's coming redistricting.
This gathering is part of the almost-monthly series What's Up in the Community? sponsored by the League of Women Voters…
Northfield City Council Meeting - February 15th, 2011
February 16, 2011 at 10:40 pmThis week at the City Council:
- Council discusses public vs. private responsibilities in flood preparedness plan
- Possible safety center sites reviewed
- Social host ordinance would aim to limit underage drinking
Observer Report, City Council - 2.15.2011
Kiffi Summa, Observer
Closed Session, 6:15 - see Agenda item # 11
Regular Session 7:00 PM - All members present.Agenda…
Northfield City Council Work Session - February 8th, 2011
February 10, 2011 at 6:35 pmThis week at the City Council:- Council discusses Business Park Plan; questions raised about size, mixed-use areas, financing, and viability in current economic climate. Discussion ends without resolution.
- Review of city documents and directives on economic development sparks discussion of business-friendliness, social capital, quality of…
Northfield City Council Work Session - January 25th, 2011
January 28, 2011 at 10:57 pmThis week at the City Council:
- Safety Center funding options considered
- Information Technology Roadmap presents priorities for updates to city systems
- Staff recommend fees to cover city costs related to development
Jane McWilliams, LWV Observer
Tuesday, January…
League to hold Program Planning this Saturday
January 27, 2011 at 6:08 pmJoin other League members in deciding the important issues for 2011/2012 .
LWV Minnesota Program Planning: "Program is the reason for being, the basis for both advocacy and education efforts. We use our PRINCIPLES as a basis for our PROGRAM in order to arrive at POSITIONS. Join the process to…
Northfield City Council Meeting - January 18th, 2011
January 20, 2011 at 3:06 pmThis week at the City Council:
- Council holds heated discussion of EDA's future; concerns aired over definition of economic development and role of EDA member Pownell
- New councilors present policy proposal on council representation on boards and commissions; council adopts
- Save the Depot group discusses plans to move Depot building and re-use…
Northfield City Council Work Session - January 11th, 2011
January 13, 2011 at 10:11 pmThis week at the City Council:
- Council begins setting goals for 2011 and beyond
- Redesign of role of council liaisons to be considered
- Mayor Rossing to hold Economic Summit
- EDA appointments still on hold; council may take on EDA's responsibilities
Jane McWilliams, LWV Observer
Councilor Kris Vohs was absent.
Most of this meeting was consumed by…
Northfield School Board Meeting - January 10th, 2011
January 13, 2011 at 1:04 amThis week at the School Board:
- Board votes down FLY proposal, which includes early start to school year
- PRIMEtime program shows improvement in student attendance and achievement
- New members welcomed to the board; Nelson elected chair
Jan Mitchell, Observer
All members were present.
A special meeting was convened at 7 p.m. to administer the oath…
Northfield City Council Meeting - January 4th, 2011
January 6, 2011 at 11:13 am
This week at the City Council:- New councilors Nakasian and Ganey sworn in
- Discussion of EDA and appointments to boards and commissions raises disagreement
- Survey firm will conduct 400 phone interviews using 159-question survey
- Schedule set for Business…
