City of Northfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Administration

• Notice of Candidate Filing
  The filing period for open City elected offices begins at 8 am, Tuesday, May 22 and ends at 5 pm, Tu…
• Administrator's Weekly Memo - May 11, 2012
  
• Seeking Community Planning & Development Director
  Northfield, MN (pop. 20,000) is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Community Pla…
• Administrator's Memo April 27, 2012
  
• League of MN Cities Community Conversation Meeting
  Last summer, the City of Northfield was one of 12 cities selected for a series of Community Conversa…
• Administrator's Memo April 13, 2012
  
• Administrator's Memo March 30, 2012
  
• Administrator's Memo March 16, 2012
  
• Administrator's Memo March 2, 2012
  
• Administrator's Weekly Memo Friday, Feb 17, 2012
  
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Arts & Culture Commission

• The Arts Economy in Northfield
  The Arts Economy in Northfield: Further Recommendations was presented by Bob Kelly & Alyssa Lynn…
• 2011 Sidewalk Poetry Contest Winners
  
• Arts & Culture Living Treasures Nominations
  The Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) for the City of Northfield, Minn. is launching an annual Livin…
• Harvest Sculpture Dedication
  The Arts and Culture Commission of Northfield and the Historical Society invite the community to cel…

City Clerk

• Candidate Filing Update
  A daily filing recap will be posted at the end of each day when there are candidates filing for offi…
• Redistricting
  The City of Northfield has completed redistricting related to the City of Northfield wards and prec…
• Community Events
  The City of Northfield has adopted a Community Events Policy in an attempt to provide event organize…

City Council

• Calling All Volunteers
  Mayor Mary Rossing and the City Council are seeking applicants to fill volunteer positions on City a…
• Council Vacancy
  The Northfield City Council invites persons interested in being appointed to fill the vacancy on the…
• Public Hearing on Charter Changes
  Citizens will have an opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the Northfield City Charter duri…
• Cities, Services & Funding: Community Conversation
  On Thursday, May 12, the City of Northfield will host a community conversation sponsored by the Leag…
• Board/Commission Vacancies
  Mayor Mary Rossing and the City Council are seeking applicants to fill openings on the Arts & Cu…
• Seeking Applicants for Advisory Boards/Commissions
  Mayor Mary Rossing and the City Council are seeking applicants to fill volunteer positions on City a…
• Task Force on Youth Alcohol and Drug Use Forming
  Did you know that 54 percent of senior high school students in Northfield report having used alcohol…

Economic Development Authority

• Northfield Community Video
  A community partnership has developed a new video aimed to introduce our community to prospective re…
• RFP for 303/305 Water St S. Property
  The City has issued a RFP for purchase of property for redevelopment located at 303 and 305 Water St…
• Public Open House hosted by Econ Develop Authority
  Open House to present, review and receive input on drafts of the two Business and Industrial Park Ma…
• Northfield Business & Industrial Park Plan
  The City of Northfield is in the process of preparing a master plan and development strategy for a b…
• Business Park Master Plan RFP
  The City of Northfield is seeking a consultant(s) to prepare a Master Plan and development strategy …

Energy Task Force

• Energy Task Force Master Report
  

Engineering

• Rain Barrel & Rain Garden Incentive Program
  The City of Northfield offers a $20 reimbursement for rain barrels purchased after Feb. 15, 2012. A …
• Transit Hub Design RFP
  The City of Northfield is soliciting proposals for a design consultant to develop a design and const…
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Meeting
  June 22, 2011 6PM-7PM City Hall Council Chambers. For more information please visit the
• Seasonal Flood Preparation
  

  Dial 645-3080 for the city's flood information hotline.

  Record snowfalls …

• New Utility Rates
  The Utility Enterprise Fund Revenue Study
  The City of Northfield is conducting …
• Peggy Prowe Pedestrian Bridge Closed
  The Peggy Prowe pedestrian bridge from Babcock Park to Sechler Park (behind Walgreens)will be closed…
• North Ave. Hospital Detour
  

  Sewer and water connection work for the new Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology Center will necessitat…

• 4th Street Bridge to Reopen
  The Fourth Street Bridge will reopen the morning of Friday Oct. 15, 2010. It has been checked by cer…
• Police & Fire Facilities Projects
  

  Planning and design of the new Police & Fire facilities is underway.

  Please visit and b…

• Cedar Ave. Repairs
  Rice County is doing some repair work on Cedar Ave (Falk Ave) betweek Lincoln St and North Ave. Driv…
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Finance

• 2012 Adopted Budget Documents
  Welcome to the 2012/2013 adopted budgets for the City of Northfield. This is the first attempt at a…
• NEW! Utility Auto Draft Form Available Here!
  
• 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
  

Fire

• Fire Fighter Test Results
  

Hospital Board

• Northfield Hospital Board Closed Session
  Notice of Closed Meeting As posted, the Northfield Hospital Board will meet in open session in th…

Human Rights Commission

• 2012 Human Rights Award Nominations
  The Northfield Human Rights Award is an annual honor presented to a Northfield area individual, grou…
• Minnesota Trafficking Report
  Attached is the Minnesota Human Trafficking Report to the State Legislature.

Inspections

• LEAD PAINT ADVISORY
  Effective February 1, 2011 Lead Paint Advisory information for building remodeling, renovation, and …

Library

• Guide to Raising Chickens in your backyard
  Here is the link to Mike Donnelly's Presentation at the library on May 10th.
• Annual Report
  Library 2011 Annual Report
• Download Audiobooks & eBooks
  
• Check out this NHS history of the library
  Click here to see this podcast

• Request for Proposal-Pool Concession Stand
  The City of Northfield is seeking proposals for Design Services related to Old Memorial Pool Concess…

Park & Rec Advisory Board

• Way Park Public Meeting
  Thursday May 5th, 7:00PM St. John's Luthern Church. This meeting is being held to present the final…
• PRAB MEETING CANCELED TONIGHT
  This meeting will be rescheduled.
• Greenway Corridor System Plan
  Updated System Map...City Council to adopt Plan on December 18, 2006. Plan approved by City Counc…

Planning Commission-ZBA

• Public Hearing on Proposed Land Development Code
  A Public Hearing has been scheduled for July 7, 2011, before the Planning Commission. The purpose o…
• LDC Draft Public Hearing
  The Northfield Planning Commission has completed a critical phase of creation of the new Land Develo…
• Check out the website dedicated to the LDC!
  Would you like to provide feedback to the City on the Land Development Code? We are hoping you will …

Police

• Dishonored Check Diversion Program
  A restitution guide for merchants and residents who receive worthless checks is available on the Pol…
• Looking for a pet?
  Whether you have lost your cat or dog or are looking for a pet to adopt, please contact Countryside …
• Police Explorer Open House
  There will be a Police Explorer Open House for interested young people on Sunday, June 12th. Parents…
• Severe Weather Awareness Week Siren Activation
  Consider it a loud reminder that severe weather season is upon us. Minnesota will hold a statewi…
• Picture Tour of Current Safety Center
  This is a powerpoint presentation taking you on a tour of the current Safety Center. It highlights m…
• Encountering Wildlife in Suburban Habitats
  The information provided in this brochure is meant to provide helpful tips to homeowners to co-exist…
• Alcohol Service-Non-Licensed Businesses or Persons
  The City of Northfield is frequently asked questions regarding serving of alcoholic beverages by unl…
• Take It To The Box
  The Rice County community is serious about preventing medication misuse or abuse and environmentally…
• Code Red (CodeRED)
  New Emergency Notification System The CodeRed™ system provides city officials with the ability to p…
• Safety Center Taskforce
  

  On January 26, 2009, the City Council authorized a Public Safety Center Taskforce to “…

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Public Services

• GreenStep Cities Website Launched
  

  The website for the GreenStep Cities program has been launched following the implementation of th…

• RFP for Architect/Engineer Services
  A RFP has been issued for Architect-Engineer Services Related to the Design of a Police Station and …

Streets, Parks, Facilities

• 2012 Seal Coat Project for Bid
  The City of Northfield Public Services Department is currently seeking bids from qualified contracto…
• 2012 Crack Seal Project for Bid
  The City of Northfield Public Services Department is currently seeking bids from qualified contracto…
• Tree Sale Mon April 2- Fri April 20
  The annual tree sale is held at the City Maintenance Facility at 1710 Riverview Drive.
• Compost Site Opening for Limited Weekend Hours
  The Compost Site will be open for weekend hours beginning this Sat March 31. 3/31 8am-5pm 4/1 noo…
• Portable Restroom Contract Proposals
  The City of Northfield Public Works Department is currently seeking bids for portable toilet service…
• Tree Trimming Proposal Request
  The City of Northfield Public Services Department is currently seeking bids for tree related service…
• Concrete Services Request
  The City of Northfield Public Works Department is currently seeking bids from qualified Concrete Con…
• Contracted Lawn Maintenance
  The City of Northfield Public Works Department is currently seeking bids from qualified mowing and l…
• Electrical Services Contract
  The City of Northfield Public Works Department is currently seeking bids from qualified Electrical C…
• Plumbing Contractors Proposals Available
  The City of Northfield Public Works Department is currently seeking bids from qualified Plumbing Co…
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Streetscape Taskforce

• Working Day-Gateway Corridors Enhancement Project
  John Slack and Spencer Jones will be working in Northfield Thursday, December 1, 9 am - 3 pm in the …
• Gateway Corridor Public Input Session
  The City of Northfield and Streetscape Task Force will host a public input session on the Gateway Co…

Transit

• Transit Routes Public Comment
  The City Council accepted a set of transit routes and rider policies at the November 15, 2011 meetin…
• Bus Route Open House
  Northfield Transit will hold an open house from 6:30-8:00 PM on Wed. November 9, 2011 at City Hall t…
• Transit Route Deviation Open House Planned
  

  Wednesday June 15, 2011 6:30PM – 8:00PM Northfield City Hall-City Council Chambers.

  P…

• Transit Hub Request for Proposals
  RFP due on Feb 11, 2010. See document for further details

Wastewater

• Biosolids Hauling Proposal
  The City of Northfield requests proposals for hauling of biosolids for the City of Northfield Wastew…

Water

• Updating Wellhead Protection Plan - Part 1
  The Water Division received a letter on May 15th notifying us that the Minnesota Department of Healt…
• Northwest Booster Station
  The City of Northfield’s northwest booster station, located at the intersection of North Avenue and …