City Council Meeting Date: May 6, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Title
Approve miscellaneous/concessions license for Northfield Senior Citizens, Inc. DBA FiftyNorth Popcorn Wagon.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the miscellaneous/concessions license for Northfield Senior Citizens, Inc. DBA FiftyNorth to operate a popcorn wagon at the Bridge Square subject to the following conditions:
• Submission of all final documents
• Payment of electrical usage fees
• Applicant is responsible for picking up and proper disposal of trash
• Applicant is responsible to ensure compliance with all local and state regulations
• Non-compliance with conditions will result in the license being revoked
Summary Report:
The City Council is being asked to approve a miscellaneous concessions license for Northfield Senior Citizens, Inc. DBA FiftyNorth to operate a popcorn wagon at the Bridge Square. Section 14-1 of the Northfield Ordinance Code states that it is unlawful for any person to operate a business on any property owned or controlled by the City without a license issued by the City Council. The concessions license fee is $125. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval with the conditions noted above.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
The license fee is $125.
Tentative Timelines:
FiftyNorth would like to open the popcorn wagon May through October 31, 2025.