City Council Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
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Zander Abbott, President & CEO of Northfield Hospital and Clinics Update on Pending Action Related to the Purchase of 1400 Jefferson Road from Allina Health System.
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Action Requested:
None. Informational only.
Summary Report:
Zander Abbott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northfield Hospital + Clinics, will present an update on the pending action to recommend the City Council authorize the purchase of property at 1400 Jefferson Road from Allina Health System.
On December 16, 2025, Northfield Hospital + Clinic made a public announcement with Allina Health that we had signed a Letter of Intent for NH+C to purchase the Northfield Allina clinic at 1400 Jefferson Road from Allina Health. Over the past two months we have conducted extensive due diligence under the direction of NH+C's board of directors. The due diligence has included external and internal assessments of impacts to patient care, access, and experience in addition to operations, finances, contracting, and technology.
The NH+C board of directors has scheduled a first review of the due diligence findings at the February 26th, 2026, board meeting. At this meeting NH+C administration will present recommendations, answer questions, and receive input from board members on any outstanding issues to address.
On March 12th, 2026 or at a later special meeting to be determined, the NH+C board will receive a second and final due diligence presentation. At this meeting, the board of directors will consider a motion to recommend to Northfield City Council that NH+C purchase the Allina Northfield Clinic building. This recommendation will include key details outlined below that fall under the reserved powers of the city and require City Council approval.
Key elements of the proposed purchase agreement of 1400 Jefferson Road:
* NH+C will purchase 1400 Jefferson Road includi...
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