Politics & Government
Council Preview: Policies for 'Adult' Businesses, Land Development Code, YMCA CUP
After months of preparation by the city's planning commission, councilors are also set to approve publication of a revamped Land Development Code, or its combined zoning ordinances and subdivisions. The new regulation, updating code published in 1983, w
Much of the law governing Northfield's land use will be influenced by decisions at Tuesday night's city council meeting, with approval of a YMCA site and passage of its master land plan on the agenda.
First, councilors will likely approve the to build a new facility on a 5-acre lot behind Target. The organization hopes to open the new building, which will include a full indoor pool and a health and wellness center, in 2013.
After months of preparation by the city's planning commission, councilors are also set to approve publication of a revamped , or its combined zoning ordinances and subdivisions. The new regulation, updating code published in 1983, would go into effect a month later.
(To see documents pertinent to the meeting, click on the PDFs above.)
Councilors will also consider directing the city's attorney to review the city's policies toward regulation of strip clubs and other adult businesses, a move recommended by city staff. Cities can regulate the hours, sale of alcohol and other elements of adult businesses to control blight and other ill effects of their presence, but First Amendment protections prevent cities from banning them outright.
Councilors are also expected to direct city staff to contract with the Northfield Area Foundation to award grants for youth activities from a 20-year-old trust fund. Donated by Grace Whittier in 1980, the fund, dedicated to "community recreational purposes for children," holds $360,000.
WANT TO GO TO THE MEETING?
WHEN: 7 p.m. today
WHERE: City Hall
WHO: Open to the public