City Council Meeting Date: July 7, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Title
Consider Ordinance 1095 Amending Section 4.1 of the Northfield City Charter (First Reading).
Body
Action Requested:
City Charter Commission, City Attorney, and Staff recommend a motion to approve Ordinance 1095 Amending Section 4.1 of the Northfield City Charter (First Reading).
Note: Charter amendments require a unanimous vote of all seven members of the City Council at both the first and second readings to pass.
Summary Report:
See prior public hearing agenda for detailed memo related to this agenda item. No additional public comment as the public hearing meets the legal requirements for the public input for council to consider in deliberation on the issue.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
The detailed process and anticipated dates of City Council action are included in the public hearing item. Charter amendments require a unanimous vote of all seven members of the City Council at both the first and second readings to pass. Staff has adjusted the initial calendar presented at the Jun 2, 2026 City Council meeting to account for anticipated member absences.
ü June 2, 2026 City Council Accepts Amendment and Schedules Public Hearing
ü June 10, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing Published
• July 7, 2026 Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance
• July 14, 2026 Second Reading
• October 19, 206 Effective Date