City Council Meeting Date: June 16, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
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Presentation from the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council receives a presentation from Jane Bartho, President of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, regarding recent work and future initiatives from the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Summary Report:
Jane Bartho, President of the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce, will present regarding recent work and future initiatives from the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Approval of the 2027 CVB budget by the City Council is required by agreement. This will be on a later agenda.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
Funding is provided from the 3% lodging tax collected on all lodging rooms within the City. 95% of the tax collected is used to fund a local convention or tourism bureau for the purpose of marking and promoting the City as a tourist or convention center. The remaining 5% is used by the City for administrative fees. No proceeds of the lodging tax shall be distributed to the Chamber for CVB services until the budget has been approved by the City Council.
Tentative Timelines:
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