Economic Development Authority

Member of the 2023 Northfield Economic Development Authority

Meetings

Fourth Monday of each month
6:00 p.m.
Special meetings are occasionally called.

Assistance

  1. Hearing Assistance Available

    In the Council Chambers, an induction loop system is provided for hearing device users. To use, turn your hearing device to the "T" setting or request a loop receiver.

Important documents

Resolution Establishing the EDA 2011-131 (PDF)

EDA 2020 Update to Council (PDF)

Rules of Business (PDF)

Upcoming EDA meeting

02-27-2023 EDA Agenda Packet

Public monitoring

Members of the public may monitor the meeting by watching the live stream.

Live stream

Watch the 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:

City of Northfield - EDA

Comments may be submitted until 12:00p.m. (noon) on the day of the meeting.

Agendas and Minutes

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The City meeting archives contain agendas, minutes, handouts and additional information.

  1. City Meeting Portal Opens in new window
    The City meeting portal allows you to view live streamed meetings and agendas with clickable links.

Members

NameTitleTerm expiration
Andrea BerubeMemberDecember 31, 2028
Enoch Blazis
MemberDecember 31, 2025
Kristin LucasMemberDecember 31, 2023
Jessica Peterson White
Member - Council
December 31, 2026
Rhonda Pownell
Member - Council
December 31, 2024
Mike StrobelMemberDecember 31, 2024
Randy YoderMemberDecember 31, 2027
Quinn EdwardsYouth Representative (non-voting)2022-2023 school year
Xochitl ValdezYouth Representative (non-voting)2022-2023 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.

NameTitlePhone number
Jake Reilly Community Development Director507-645-3005
Nate CarlsonEconomic Development Coordinator507-645-3069
Kari BondeAdministrative Associate507-645-3036

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. 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

  1. 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 55057

    Northfield Public Library
    210 Washington Street
    Northfield, MN 55057