Northfield Economic Development Authority Meeting - April 27, 2026

The Northfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) met on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. President Randy Yoder called the meeting to order, and it adjourned at 7:39 PM. Six members were present (Enoch Blazis, Randy Yoder, Jessica Peterson White, Donald Stager, Chad Beumer, Michael Thompson), with one absent (Sean Allen). Also present were Community Development Program Associate Emery John, Meeting Associate Matt Bailey, and Youth Representative Owen Jacobi. All votes were unanimous (6-0) on the matters considered.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the agenda: Motion by Board Member Blazis, seconded by Board Member Beumer, carried 6-0.
• Approval of the March 23, 2026 EDA Meeting Minutes: Motion by Board Member Peterson White, seconded by Board Member Beumer, carried 6-0.

Presentations

• Riverwalk Market Fair (Item 26-217): Chair of the Board of Directors Martha Kasper, Market Manager Kari McMartin, and Assistant Manager April Kopack delivered a spring presentation on the organization's activities. They responded to questions from the EDA.
• Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) (Item 26-218): Executive Director Alma Flores presented on the LEDC's activities in Northfield over the past six months. She responded to questions from the EDA.

Discussion Items

• March EDA Financials and Loan Report (Item 26-219): Community Development Program Associate Emery John presented the March 2026 financial and loan report.
• Draft EDA Workplan (Item 26-220): Emery John presented the 2026-2027 Draft EDA Workplan and responded to board questions and comments.
• Recognition of Service – Enoch Blazis (Item 26-221): President Yoder and other board members thanked Treasurer Enoch Blazis for his years of service on the EDA.
• Staff Updates (Item 26-222): Emery John provided updates from City staff.

Key Outcomes

• All agenda items requiring a vote were approved unanimously (6-0), including the consent calendar items and a motion to extend the meeting until the end of business (made by Board Member Peterson White, seconded by Board Member Stager).
• No public comments were received, and no board or commissioner reports were submitted.