City Council Meeting Date: July 14, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Title
Consider Ordinance 1095 Amending Section 4.1 of the Northfield City Charter (Second Reading).
Body
Action Requested:
City Charter Commission, City Attorney, and Staff recommend a motion to approve Ordinance 1095 Amending Section 4.1 of the Northfield City Charter (Second Reading).
Note: Charter amendments require a unanimous vote of all seven members of the City Council at both the first and second readings to pass. Council Rules of Business also calls for a roll call vote related to documentation of all seven members voting in the affirmative.
Summary Report:
A public hearing was held and the City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1095, Amending Section 4.1 of the Northfield City Charter, at its July 7, 2026 meeting. If the City Council approves the second reading, a summary of the ordinance will be published in accordance with state law and the ordinance will become effective on October 19, 2026.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
The detailed process and anticipated dates of City Council action are included in the public hearing item. Charter amendments require a unanimous vote of all seven members of the City Council at both the first and second readings to pass. Staff has adjusted the initial calendar presented at the Jun 2, 2026 City Council meeting to account for anticipated member absences.
ü June 2, 2026 City Council Accepts Amendment and Schedules Public Hearing
ü June 10, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing Published
ü July 7, 2026 Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance
• July 14, 2026 Second Reading
• October 19, 2026 Effective Date