City Council Meeting Date: September 10, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Jake Reilly, Community Development Director
Nate Carlson, Economic Development Coordinator
Title
Economic Development Authority (EDA) Update and Recommendation on Redevelopment Projects (5th Street and Washington Street / 5th Street and Water Street).
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council shall hear a presentation on the 5th & Washington Redevelopment project.
Summary Report:
The EDA approved a resolution to provide the City Council an advisory recommendation related to redevelopment as outlined in the memo.
The City Council delegated advisory responsibilities to the EDA through CC Resolution 2024-044 (Attachment 1). Economic Development staff has prepared a presentation on the proposed 5th & Washington redevelopment project.
5th and Washington:
Staff will provide an update to the EDA on the 5th and Washington redevelopment plans. Since parting ways with the original development group, staff has been working with several consultant partners to develop conceptual scenarios for the development. TSP Architects, the firm providing guidance for a new liquor store, Bruce Jacobson, the landscape architect and community engagement consultant for the Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan, and internal stakeholders from the housing and planning groups within the Community Development Department, along with the City's financial advisor will facilitate the work session.
Team members include the following:
Bruce Jacobson - Landscape architect and community engagement consultant
Von Peterson - Principal/Architect, TSP Architects
Greg Schoer - Architect, TSP Architects
Nick Anhut -Municipal financial advisor, Ehlers
Ben Martig - City Administrator
Jake Reilly - Community Development Director
Brian Whitt - City Liquor Store Manager
Nate Carlson - Economic Development Coordinator
Melissa Hanson - Housing Coordinator
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