City Council Meeting Date: August 19, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Title
Northfield Historical Society Annual Presentation.
Body
Action Requested:
No action is requested.
Summary Report:
The City Council will receive a presentation from Northfield History Center Executive Director Sean Allen regarding the work of the organization over the last year.
The presentation is attached (attachment 1).
In 2024, the City Council approved a new three-year agreement with the Northfield History Center (Northfield Historical Society) that runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. As part of the agreement, the Northfield History Center will offer support and partnership with the City on exhibits, events, document archives, and other initiatives and will present an annual report to the City Council.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
Per the 2025-2027 agreement, the City will pay the Northfield History Center the following amounts: $42,000 in 2025, $46,500 for 2026, and $46,500 for 2027.
Tentative Timelines:
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