Library Board

 Meetings 
  • Second Wednesday of each month
  • Northfield Public Library 
     210 Washington St. 
    Northfield, MN 55057

Important Documents

View the Library Board Bylaws.
Agendas & Minutes
                                                                                             City Meeting Archives

The City Meeting Archives contain PDF's of agenda packets, minutes, and resolutions.

City Meeting Portal 

The City Meeting Portal allows you to view live streamed meetings and agendas with clickable links.

 

Member   Term Expiration
Samuel Demas   December 31, 2019 507-645-7584
Debra Ehert Miller   December 31, 2017 507-213-7866
Maggie Epstein
  December 31, 2018 617-823-4637
Tammy Hayes   December 31, 2019 507-663-0213
Dan Riehle-Merrill Chair December 31, 2017 507-645-9025
Ryan Redezke   December 31, 2018 507-491-6995
Elizabeth Robb Reppe   December 31, 2017 651-231-2114
Sarah Weeks Vice-Chair December 31, 2018 717-504-0182
Jame McWilliams   December 31, 2019 507-301-3630
William North Friends' Liaison   507-645-7807
Audrey Battiste Youth Rep    
Neina Abudlai Youth Rep    
Teagan Watkins Youth Rep    
Cynthia Terry (voting) Secretary - Youth Rep    
Allison Weise Co-treasurer - Youth Rep    
Teresa Jensen City Staff Liaison   507-645-1801
Bruce Colwell SELCO Rep.    
Becky Novotny Clerical Liaison   507-645-1805

Overview

The City of Northfield Library Board makes recommendations regarding the library administration, policies, annual budget, operations, and maintenance of all library facilities. The board monitors and advocates for legislation concerning public libraries. The board also cooperates with other public officials and boards to maintain positive community relations.
Special meetings are occasionally called.

For transaction of business at any meeting, a majority of members constitute a quorum.
  
  

 
  


   

Application & Membership Requirements


The board consists of nine members as determined by the City Council. Each member serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered for continuity. There is a consecutive three-term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.

Since the cooperative library system serves Rice County residents, as well as those who live within the city limits, state law allows for up to four members of the board to be Rice County residents. Dakota County residents, unless living with the Northfield city limits, are not eligible for the board, as they are served by a different library system.

The Mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in maintaining a good public library for the use of citizens of Northfield, along with willingness to serve and background.

Applications are available at:
City Clerk's Office, City Hall
801 Washington St.
Northfield, MN 55057

Northfield Public Library
210 Washington St.
Northfield, MN 55057
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