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City Council Work Session Minutes
Monday, March 4, 2024
The City Council met in a Work Session on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Farmington City
Hall, 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hoyt called the Work Session to order at 5 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Joshua Hoyt
Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Nick Lien, Katie Porter,
and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Julie Flaten, Asst City Administrator/HR Director
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Gary Rutherford, Police Chief
John Powell, Public Works Director
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Others Present: Rita Trapp, HKGi
Members of the Planning Commission:
Chair Dirk Rotty
Commissioners LeeAnn Lehto, Mitchell Snobeck,
and Krista Tesky
2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Wilson
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Planning Commission met previously with HKGi. Chair Rotty said it was a
good presentation with good discussion.
Manager Wippler introduced Rita Trapp of HKGi and said we met last month with
the Planning Commission and went over a lot of the information that is in the
packet for this evening. Staff believes it is important to have the City Council and
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Planning Commission together tonight to make sure we are all on the same page
and that Staff are moving this in the direction that both the City Council and
Planning Commission find appropriate. Once we have that direction, we will look
forward to having an open house on the preferred land use, followed by a public
hearing and adoption.
Ms. Trapp said the purpose of this project is to update the vision, guiding
principles, and strategies. Then we will work with Staff on creating the future land
use plan which will be used to identify the needed public improvements. Once
the future land use is set, we can move forward and analyze and provide the
numbers that are needed to understand what the infrastructure improvements
would need to be.
Ms. Trapp presented the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update.
Vision Statement
Celebrating Our Past. Boldly Defining Our Future.
"In the City of Farmington, we value people and neighborhoods and we
celebrate businesses and traditions. We are bold in pursuing opportunities
and investments that support quality and sustainable growth, a complete and
connected community, and a vibrant and resilient economy."
Guiding Principles and Strategies
Quality and Sustainable Growth
Guiding Principles
1) Guide the location and form of development to ensure growth is managed
in a sustainable manner and natural resources are protected.
2) Create interesting neighborhoods that strengthen Farmington's
hometown feel.
3) Preserve and protect historical and cultural resources.
Complete and Connected Community
Guiding Principles
4) Create high -quality neighborhoods that are connected by parks, open
spaces, and trails.
5) Provide a transportation system that supports the efficient and effective
movement of people and goods for all modes of transportation.
6) Recognize that all people have inherent value and are celebrated and
welcomed.
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Vibrant and Resilient Economy
Guiding Principles
7) Promote and support a dynamic economy that distinguishes itself in the
region.
8) Enhance the vitality and vibrancy of Farmington's commercial districts.
Opportunities and Investments
Guiding Principles
9) Maintain a positive and proactive approach to the City budget, ensuring
investment decisions are cost-effective and provide a long-term benefit.
Future Land Use
Farmington's Land Use Categories
•
Agriculture
•
Low Density Residential
•
Low/Medium Density Residential
•
Medium Density Residential
•
High Density Residential
•
Commercial
•
Mixed Use (Commercial/Residential)
•
Mixed Use (Commercial/Industrial)
•
Industrial
•
Public/Semi-Public
•
Park/Open Space
•
Right -of -Way
Future Land Use Distribution
Table 3.3 and Figure 3.3 (attached) show the land use proposed in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council and Planning Commissioners asked questions and received
answers. In summary, general agreement is they would like to see more
commercial in the land use plan.
4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE
5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember
Bernatz to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirt R B k ter
City Clerk
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