Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Date: January 6, 2026
To: Housing and Redevelopment Authority
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
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2026 Board and Commission Onboarding - Youth on Boards.
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Summary Report:
Since the City Council, now serving as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, have not served alongside youth members, staff will be providing a brief onboarding related to the youth on boards program and how members can best support youth members.
The Northfield Youth on Boards program is a Healthy Community Initiative program that offers a unique opportunity for local youth to get involved in government by serving on boards, commissions, and committees. In addition to the HRA, youth also serve on the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Heritage Preservation Commission, Library Board, Human Rights Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, and Youth Substance Prevention Alliance Task Force.
Healthy Community Initiative Staff put together a document for 2026 (attachment #1) laying out the goals of the Youth on Boards program, the roles of adult advisor, and advice and direction for adult board and commission members on how best to work alongside the youth and assist with furthering their experiences in local government.
With the shift in board and commission appointments, other boards and commissions will be receiving this document, along with the other standard onboarding items at their May or June meeting.
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