Charter outlines amendments to Code of Ethics
The Charter Commission has been working on introducing a Code of Ethics to the City Council for a couple of years. They had an abbreviated presentation at the tail end of this week’s meeting. While there are ethics requirements in the Charter, Chair Anthony Becker says the amendment they’re proposing would create a path by which citizen complaints could be investigated. Becker said the Council has the tools to create the process and should be responsible for it. Criminal penalties already exist within the ordinance. The Charter is advocating the addition of administrative penalties and reporting requirements. The council will formally receive the amendments at their July 16th. If the Council unanimously approves the amendments after the 2nd reading, they become effective in 90 days. However, if they don’t, the Charter has the option to take it directly to the voters.
Fire called to MOM Brands
Fire was called to MOM Brands this morning. Interim Police Chief Chuck Walerius said these calls come in from time to time. Many times the fire is out before firefighters arrive. Occasionally it’s more than that. MOM Brands is required to report any incidents. Firefighters were in and out of the building rather quickly.
City looking to give “Business Park” a makeover
The Planning Commission met last night. City Administrator Tim Madigan was present at the meeting to introduce a discussion on Enterprise Park, a business park Northfield’s been discussing for some time. Northfield’s been at a disadvantage with many towns for commercial and manufacturing. Madigan said that this item will come up at a council meeting in August to address how to proceed in revisiting the development issue while keeping in mind the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He says the term Business Park has almost developed a negative connotation now in Northfield. His suggestion is rename it and take a fresh look at options. The plan is to also narrow the focus to commercial and manufacturing rather than adding retail and housing. The feeling is that Northfield isn’t large enough for the mixed use plan originally discussed in 2010. You can view the entire planning commission meeting online at kymnradio.net.
Lighten Up! garage sale
Carleton College’s Center for Community and Civic Engagement is hosting their annual Lighten Up! garage sale today from 8am to 7pm and tomorrow from 8 to noon. It is being held in the west gym on the Carleton campus. Proceeds will be split between Northfield non-profits; Project Friendship, Northfield Union of Youth and Northfield’s Special Olympics.
Kenyon man strikes couple on motorcycle, both die at the scene
The State Patrol is investigating an accident in which 2 people died. 46 year old Kevin Kohn of Kenyon was driving the vehicle that struck a couple on a motorcycle at the intersection of Goodhue County Roads 1 and 9 on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday morning, the Goodhue County sheriff’s office confirmed a motorcycle driven by 57 year old Michael Forte of Rosemount, with passenger 43 year old Jilleen Comstock, of Apple Valley was westbound on County Road 9 when it was struck by Kohn. The empty motorcycle and passenger car then struck a dump truck driven by 76 year old Allen Hernke, 76 of rural Cannon Falls, that was stopped at the intersection. Forte and Comstock were pronounced dead at the scene. Kohn and Hernke were not injured. Authorities said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
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