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Economic Development Authority
Meeting day, time and location
Fourth Monday of each month
6:00 p.m.
Special meetings are occasionally called.
City Hall, Council Chambers
801 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Agendas and minutes
Public monitoring
Members of the public may monitor the meeting by watching the live stream.
Live stream
eComment
The City of Northfield has an electronic comment (eComment) feature for EDA meetings. eComment provides an easy way for residents to add their voices to the process and makes participation in public meetings convenient when it may be difficult to the attend the meeting in person.
Once the agenda is published, the eComment link will be active. Residents can review agenda items details, indicate their position on an item and leave feedback by clicking on the eComment tab on the EDA meeting page:
Comments may be submitted until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day of the meeting.
Assistance
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In the Council Chambers, an induction loop system is provided for hearing device users. To use:
- Someone with no hearing aids will need a loop receiver with an earpiece or headset.
- Someone with hearing aids and NO T-Coil will need a loop receiver with an earpiece or headset.
- Someone with hearing aids and have T-Coil in the hearing aid will change the setting of the hearing aid from microphone to T-Coil. They will NOT need a receiver as the T-Coil in their hearing aid is the loop receiver.
- Not all hearing aids have T-Coils because of the size or money, so they are limited.
Members
Name | Title | Term expiration |
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Andrea Berube | Member | December 31, 2028 |
Enoch Blazis | Treasurer | December 31, 2025 |
Kristin Lucas | Member | December 31, 2023 |
Jessica Peterson White | Member - Council | December 31, 2026 |
Rhonda Pownell | Member - Council | December 31, 2024 |
Mike Strobel | President | December 31, 2024 |
Randy Yoder | Vice-President | December 31, 2027 |
Quinn Edwards | Youth Representative (non-voting) | 2023-2024 school year |
Xochitl Valdez | Youth Representative (non-voting) | 2023-2024 school year |
Contacting the commission
If you have questions or comments, you can email the commission. Each member will receive your email. When replying to your email, a commission member cannot reply to all members, only to you. This avoids violating the open meeting law.
Email the Economic Development Authority
Liaisons
For general information about the board, please contact a staff liaison. Also, if you have questions or comments for the board, contact a staff liaison and they will assist.
Name | Title | Phone number |
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Jake Reilly | Community Development Director | 507-645-3005 |
Nate Carlson | Economic Development Coordinator | 507-645-3069 |
Kari Bonde | Administrative Associate | 507-645-3036 |
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.
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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You can apply to more than one board, commission or task force.
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