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Economic Development Authority
Meetings
Fourth Thursday of each month
7:30 a.m.
Special meetings are occasionally called.
City Hall
Council Chambers
801 Washington St.
Northfield, MN 55057
Important documents
- Enabling EDA Resolution 2011-131 @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Agendas and minutes
Members
Name | Title | Term expiration | Phone number |
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Andrew Ehrmann | President | December 31, 2022 | 970-389-5416 |
Mike Strobel | Vice President | December 31, 2024 | 507-649-1025 |
Britt Ackerman | Treasurer | December 31, 2021 | 507-645-9358 |
Enoch Blazis | Board Member | December 31, 2019 | 612-308-7712 |
Rachel Leatham | Board Member | December 31, 2023 | 507-321-3459 |
Jessica Peterson White | Board Member - Council | December 31, 2022 | 612-366-8311 |
Rhonda Pownell | Board Member - Council | December 31, 2020 | 507-663-1932 |
Alex Baraniak | Youth Representative (non-voting) | 2019-2020 school year | Not available |
Clara Falcon-Geist | Youth Representative (non-voting) | 2019-2020 school year | Not available |
Staff liaisons
Name | Title | Phone number |
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Mitzi Baker | Community Development Director | 507-645-3005 |
Nate Carlson | Economic Development Coordinator | 507-645-3069 |
Mikayla Schmidt | Community Development Specialist | 507-645-3059 |
Overview
The City of Northfield Economic Development Authority (EDA), created in 1991, seeks to improve the economic condition of Northfield. Focusing on appropriate commercial and industrial development, the EDA works to establish a higher tax base and additional job opportunities for the citizens of Northfield. The EDA provides resources and tools, including loans and grants, to support this kind of development. Resolution #2011-131 The Economic Development Authority proposed amendments to their enabling resolution at a public hearing held December 13, 2011, before the City Council. At the City Council meeting held December 13, 2011, they approved Resolution #2011-131, amending the enabling resolution for the Economic Development Authority.
Membership requirements
The commission consists of seven members appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council. Each member serves a six-year term. Members are restricted to three terms. Members do not receive monetary compensation.
The mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in economic development and commercial and industrial (re)development, along with willingness to serve and background.
Applying
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Apply for a board, commission, or task force
Applications are also available at:
City Hall
801 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057Northfield Public Library
210 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057