Legislation Details

File #: 26-345    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Motion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/2/2026 In control: Charter Commission
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action:
Title: Review and Discuss City Charter.
Attachments: 1. 1 - City of Northfield Charter (06-02-26), 2. 2 - City Charter link, 3. 3 - May 16, 2026 Charter Commission Meeting video link, 4. 4 - MN Charter Cities Data 2026
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City Council Meeting Date:                     July 9, 2026

 

To:                                          Charter Commissioners

 

From:                                          CC Linstroth, Chair

                                          Amy Gernon, Commissioner

                     

Title

Review and Discuss City Charter.

 

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Action Requested:                     

No action.  Discussion only.

 

Summary Report:

At the May 16, 2026 meeting, Commissioner Gernon proposed that the Charter Commission review the City Charter to reexamine its purpose, to determine if it’s meeting the needs of the community, and to ensure the processes contained in the City Charter are transparent and accessible.

 

A copy of the City Charter and link to the City Charter (attachments 1 and 2), a link to the May 16, 2026 Charter Commission discussion on this proposal (attachment 3), and a list of other Minnesota Charter Cities (attachment 4) are included for reference and assistance with the discussion.

 

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