City Council Meeting Date: April 21, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Preliminary Design Update - Phase II of the Northfield Skateboard Park Project.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council discusses the Preliminary Design Update - Phase II of the Northfield Skateboard Park Project.
Summary Report:
At the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting, Council approved a grant agreement with MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agreement is now fully executed with the State, and the City has hired Wizard Skateparks to design the next phase of the skateboard park.
The City is beginning engagement with stakeholders and will be holding a public meeting to receive input on the next phase. Staff have attached the preliminary project schedule. It is anticipated the project will be bid later this summer, and depending on the skateboard park contractor schedule, the work could occur in the fall of this year or more likely in the spring of 2027.
Staff is asking Council if they have any preliminary input as we begin the development of the next phase of the skateboard park project.
City Project Website:
Skateboard Park | Northfield, MN - Official Website <https://www.northfieldmn.gov/1042/Skateboard-Park>
Alternative Options:
NA
Financial Impacts:
$500,000 Grant from MN DEED
Local Costs projected to be under 10% or $50,000 that would be paid through the Capital Park Fund.
Tentative Timelines:
Design 2026
Construction Tentative Fall 2026 or Spring 2027