City Council Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
To: Mayor and Members of Council
City Administrator
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Consideration of Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 1091 a Zoning Map Amendment for 304 2nd St. W. from R1-B: Residential to C1-B: Downtown Commercial.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the summary publication of Ordinance No. 1091
Summary Report:
The Northfield City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1091, a zoning map amendment for 304 2nd St. W.
The requested amendments would change the zoning of the property from R1-B: Residential to C1-B: Downtown Commercial and the second reading is a separate item on the Consent Agenda. There will be no presentation, council questions or comments, or public comment on this item.
City Plans & Policies Relevance:
Cost savings of publishing a summary of the ordinance is consistent with the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans.
Alternative Options:
The City Council could direct staff to publish the entire ordinance.
Financial Impacts:
The cost to publish the entire ordinance would be approximately twice as much as the cost to publish the summary.
Tentative Timelines:
December 31, 2025: PH notice in newspaper
December 31, 2025: Public hearing (PH) notice mailed out to property owners within 350'
January 15, 2025: PH & recommendation by Planning Commission to City Council
February 10, 2026: 1st Reading at City Council
February 17, 2026: 2nd Reading and Summary Publication at City Council
February 25, 2026: Summary Publication in Northfield News
March 27, 2026: Rezoning Takes Effect