City Council Meeting Date: September 22, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Title
Adopt Changes to Fees and Charges.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the attached resolution adopting changes to fees and charges.
Summary Report:
Annual review of fees and charges is desirable to ensure that the appropriate fees are being charged for City services. In formulating updated fee amounts, each department reviews services that are provided and what the costs for those services are. Costs include staff member time as well as overhead expenses. A resolution adopting changes to fees and charges is included. The updated 2027 fee schedule as a redlined version is included as Attachment 1. This attachment shows a view of current fees and proposed fees. It is recommended that the proposed fees be effective January 1, 2027. The proposed changes will be incorporated into the comprehensive fee schedule once adopted.
A brief explanation of proposed fee changes is noted below provided as background to the council:
Meeting Rooms – City Wide
Removed this section as Council adopted 2.03 Meeting Room Policy on 01/06/2026 and discontinued the rental of meeting rooms. (Ice Arena has separate section addressing meeting room rental rates.)
EV Charging Fees
Added Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Idle Fee for Level 2.
Added Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Idle Fee for Level 3.
Created Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Fee for Level 3
Updated Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Level 2 to reflect current rate.
Set a maximum charge for Level 2 and Level 3 for Electric Vehicle Charging
Public Works – Pool
Added Family Season Pass (“Reduced Lunch Eligible” fee 50% for those verified by School District)
Added Family Season Pass (“Free Lunch Eligible” Free for those verified by School District)
Public Works-Ice Arena
Added fees for Meeting Room use.
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