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What missed the Minibus Appropriations Bill?

Our leaders in Washington have managed to pass an appropriations bill – not an omnibus, but a minibus, bill appropriating funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Agriculture, Commerce/Justice/Science (CJS), and Transportation/Housing and Urban Development (THUD). “THUD” – an inauspicious acronym … Continue reading

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The urban cycling theme continued

I learned about Brompton Bicycles (the antithesis of my new bike) during our England sabbatical.  There was a bicycle shop around the corner from our terrace house on Norwich Street which featured Bromptons prominently in its window.  Bromptons posing quietly … Continue reading

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The next chapter on economic development

Although it took far too long to get to this point, the Council finally made a decision on Tuesday, July 5, on whether to continue to have an Economic Development Authority.  By a 4-3 vote (Rossing, Vohs, Pownell, Nakasian voted … Continue reading

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Perspective from another city

Visiting other places is always good for my outlook and perspective on Northfield.  I’m in Washington, DC right now. Bag tax: The No rthfield Council heard a presentation from Marcea Frazier proposing a 20-25 cent tax on bags (paper or … Continue reading

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Economically healthy Northfield – Current plans

My previous post on this topic imagined the qualities an economically healthy Northfield would possess. Fortunately, it’s not just my imagination. My vision started from the Smart Growth philosophy which is supported (to varying degrees) by Northfield’s planning documents.  Here’s … Continue reading

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And we’re off!

Tuesday night was the first Council meeting of 2011 and I’d say we’re off at a gallop. First on the agenda, swearing in our new Council members: Suzie Nakasian, Ward 1 and Patrick Gainey, Ward 4.  I am delighted to … Continue reading

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Wind on the Planning Commission agenda

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting tomorrow night to do what the Council asked: review and recommend a response on the proposed wind turbine projects currently before Rice County (Council will approve and tinker if necessary on 12/7).  … Continue reading

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Preview of 11/09 Council Worksession

Before we get to the worksession, we also have a brief meeting to adopt minutes, act of the consent agenda, and canvass the votes from Tuesday’s election.  The work session, however, is where the action will be despite the fact … Continue reading

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Townships on the agenda this week

Tuesday’s Tale of Two Townships (here’s the packet) has the Council discussing Bridgewater’s refusal to proceed with the Prawer-Gill annexation request and a proposal for a new orderly annexation agreement with Waterford. Bridgewater first: Bridgewater is right.  The township supervisors … Continue reading

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A small break in the action

There’s no Council meeting this week, so let’s all take a deep breath and figure out what happened in August and what’s still pending.  For a month which is the “go on vacation” month, the Council was very busy August … Continue reading

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