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Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes
March 6,2015
Mayor Larson convened the meeting at 12:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was the annual
strategic planning session for 2014/2015.
Present: Larson, Bartholomay, Bonar, Donnelly
Absent: Pitcher
Also in attendance were David McKnight, Robin Hanson,Adam Kienberger, Kevin Schorzman,
Randy Distad, Brenda Wendlandt, Brian Lindquist,Todd Reiten and Dave Unmacht from
Spingsted Incorporated.
Mr. Unmacht led the group through a review of current issues impacting Farmington, a
summary of the priorities of the city council and how our community has progressed from the
work we have performed over the past year. The 2014 strategic plan was reviewed and
department heads shared what is occurring in their departments today and the priorities they
see in the next two years.
The department heads were thanked for their work and input over the past year.
The city council and city administrator met with Mr. Unmacht to discuss more in-depth the
priorities that they would like to see carried out in 2015 and beyond. The city council members
had a number of comments on the current status of Farmington city government. The city
administrator shared his comments on a number of issues and shared his concern in regards to
the 2016 budget and the financial plan that was discussed with the city council in February
2015.
The city council asked Mr. Unmacht and Mr. McKnight to update the 2014/2015 strategic plan
taking into account discussions held during the strategic planning session.
The city council expressed an interest in holding another strategic planning retreat in early
2016.
Mayor Larson adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.