Brewing up an alcohol ordinance change
The Northfield City Council will hold a closed meeting at 6 o’clock for labor negotiations. They’ll then start a regular meeting at 7 o’clock. On the agenda is a conditional use permit for Sterling Drug. They’d like to put it a drive-thru. Council will vote on amending the alcohol ordinance. A majority of the proposed changes are related to the addition of language to permit brew pubs, brewer taprooms and cocktail rooms in the City. There are letters of support from the Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as a group of 4 Northfielders who’ve formed a company called Imminent Brewing and hope to open a brewery this Fall. The ordinance would allow them to include a taproom. Other big items include the Library expansion and the scope of the project which has increased, but with a sizeable donation. The Woodley street project and the Depot project. The Save the Northfield Depot group requested a reduction of $65,000 in their financial security requirement due to grant money they can obtain WHEN they own the property outright. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website. Mayor Graham will be in studio at 7:20 tomorrow morning with a recap.
Beyond the Open Mic
At every City Council meeting is an open mic period, the time that residents can speak on any subject for up to 2 minutes. A new show featured tonight is called “Beyond the Open Mic”. The idea is to engage the public in City business. Two of Northfield’s most ardent City staff and council watchers, Victor Summa and Don McGee will take on Council agenda items they believe should go beyond the open mic and open a wider conversation with citizens. The show will air on Tuesday evenings at 6 o’clock. All views expressed are the opinion of the show hosts and not necessarily those of KYMN staff. Tonight they’ll discuss the Woodley Street project and the proposed Hwy 3 and 3rd street crossing.
Try the Y days
If you’ve thought of trying the new YMCA, this Friday and Saturday is a good time to do it. Northfield Area United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Child says they’ve teamed up with the Northfield YMCA to offer 2 free days, Friday Feb. 6th and Saturday Feb. 7th to thank donors and the public. Child said they’ve received 75% of their goal. You can still donate by going online at northfieldunitedway.org. All money donated to NAUW stays in the Northfield area. There will be a couple of special receptions on Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 and Saturday morning from 9 to 11. Board member Stace Klempnauer says there will be snacks, drawings, chair massages and more. Donors and the public are invited to “Try the Y” all day Friday and Saturday for free.
2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival tix go on sale Saturday
Tickets to Northfield High School’s 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival will be on sale to the general public from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the high school auditorium ticket booth and beginning Feb. 10 at the high school office, from 3 to 4 p.m., until all seats are sold. Tickets are $15. Performances begin March 6th through the 14th. For more information call 507-663-0632.
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