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City Council Goal Setting Work Session
Friday,April 15,2016
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
Members Present- Bartholomay, Bonar, Donnelly, Pitcher
Also Present- City Administrator McKnight
Motion by Bartholomay, second by Pitcher to approve the agenda. The motion was approved
5-0.
2015 Goal Review
City Administrator McKnight reviewed the status of the goals set in 2015 and the progress the
city has made in each area. The city council expressed appreciation for the work that has been
completed and discussed the continued desire to see some of the continued goals carried over
to 2016.
2016 City Council Priorities
The city council discussed a wide variety of issues for potential inclusion in the 2016/2017 city
council priorities. After much discussion,the city administrator was directed to put together
the information that was discussed and bring back a summary of the priorities to the May 2016
work session.
Code of Conduct
The city council reviewed examples of codes of conduct that are in place in a number of cities
and organizations in the state. The city council discussed the need for this type of policy in
Farmington for the city council, boards and commissions and city staff. After much discussion
the city administrator was directed to develop a draft code of conduct,using the League of
Minnesota Cities as a template that could be tailored to Farmington's needs. A statement will
also be developed that will be read before citizen comments at each city council meeting so
everyone understands the type of behavior that is expected at meetings.
Liquor Store Update
The city administrator reviewed additional information that was requested on the downtown
liquor store. The city council directed the city administrator to look at two potential options on
this issue and report back so the city council can make a decision in May 2016.
Financial Plan
The city administrator continued to review the draft financial plan with the city council. The
city council discussed the status of the plan,the status of our fund balance and the need for the
many capital improvement plans that are included in the financial plan. The city council
provided the city administrator with direction on how to implement the financial plan and
requested continuous monitoring and feedback on the financial plan.
The city administrator addressed the need for additional staffing in the staff support area. The
city administrator discussed a plan to provide full time support in the reception area and move
one current staff position into community development. After discussing the issues related to
this request the consensus of the city council was to move forward with this issue.
Motion by Pitcher,second by Bartholomay to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 p.m. The motion
was approved 5-0.