City Council Work Session on Financial Review Advisory Group

On February 10, 2026, the Northfield City Council held a work session beginning at 7:18 p.m. (after the scheduled 6:00 p.m. start) and adjourned at 8:04 p.m. All seven council members were present. The sole agenda item was a discussion of a financial review advisory group, requested by Council Member Peter Dahlen.

Discussion Items

• Council Member Dahlen introduced the topic, referencing a University of Minnesota study that proposed a Citizens Advisory Group to advise the Council on the city's revenue and spending decisions. The Council discussed the concept, weighing the pros and cons of creating such a group.

Key Outcomes

• No formal decisions or votes were taken. The discussion was exploratory, and the Council will consider next steps based on the conversation.