Housing & Redevelopment Authority
The City of Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) mission is to provide a sufficient supply of adequate, safe, and sanitary dwellings in Northfield. The primary goals of the HRA are to protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the citizens of Northfield; clear and redevelop blighted areas; perform said duties according to the city’s Comprehensive Plan; remedy the shortage of housing for low and moderate income residents; and redevelop blighted areas in situations in which private enterprise would not act without government participation or subsidies. The HRA also partners with other organizations, such as the Cannon River Community Land Trust, to implement affordable housing initiatives in Northfield.
The commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Each member serves a five-year term. There is no term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.
Applications for the HRA are available by contacting the City of Northfield City Clerk at City Hall, 801 Washington Street.
2009 HRA Meeting Schedule
The commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Each member serves a five-year term. There is no term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.
Application and Membership Requirements
The Mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in affordable housing and redevelopment issues, along with willingness to serve and background.Applications for the HRA are available by contacting the City of Northfield City Clerk at City Hall, 801 Washington Street.
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled on the second Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall; special meetings are occasionally called. It is desired that members make every attempt to be present at all meetings.2009 HRA Meeting Schedule