Planning Commission Meeting Date: August 21, 2025
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
Jake Reilly, Community Development Director
Title
Staff Updates.
Body
Action Requested:
Staff provide updates to the Planning Commission.
Summary Report:
City Council Information
- The upcoming agenda items list is attached for reference.
Zoning Code Update & Redesign
- The request for letters of interest (LOI) has been submitted to several consultants, is posted on the American Planning Association (APA) and MN Chapter APA websites, and the City of Northfield bids page.
- See the attached LOI.
Planning Applications & Related Updates
- See hyperlink on the City's Construction & Development Map.
- No new updates for The Archer site plan application. Financing for the project continues to hold them off on construction.
- Cedar Meadows development is working to finalize their financing and hope to begin construction this year.
- Staff continue to work with Post Consumer Brands on the Ames Mill Dam. The main discussion includes timeline of transferring ownership of the dam. The dam is part of our Downtown Historic District, so a certificate of appropriateness and Section 106 review will be required.
Training Opportunities
- The Maryland Department of Planning has free webinars on a variety of topics. Please see the link in the attachments to view and/or subscribe.
- The National Alliance for Preservation Commissions has webinars related to historic preservation. The city is a member and can share webinar links if there is interest.
Events
- New Ice Arena Groundbreaking - August 14, 2025
- TH19 / MnDOT Reconstruction Open House - August 20, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, located at Northfield City Hall, 2nd Floor Training Room
- Vision Planning Open House for the Northfield Public Library - August 25, 2025, 5:00pm to 6:30pm, located at the library patio.
- See hyperlink to other city meetings and community events.
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