HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.06.24 Work Session MinutesCity of Farmington
City Council Work Session Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2024
The City Council met in a Work Session on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Farmington City Hall,
430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hoyt called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Joshua Hoyt
Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Nick Lien, and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: Councilmember Katie Porter (excused absence)
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Julie Flaten, Asst City Administrator/HR Director
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Gary Rutherford, Police Chief
John Powell, Public Works Director
Dani Olson, GIS Specialist
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Lien to
approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Geographic Information System (GIS) Update
GIS Specialist Olson provided Council with an update on the City's GIS activities
over the past year, along with a brief overview of information and graphics on:
• GIS in a local government setting and here in Farmington.
• Completed tasks, maps, and apps, including Farmington Fix.
• Activities in progress.
• The future of GIS at Farmington.
• GIS development and collaboration activities.
City Council asked questions and received answers.
4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE
No update.
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5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
• Some of our Fire Staff will be volunteering to assist Eagan Fire with coverage.
• Working on long-term plan with Ehlers.
• Dakota County Regional Chamber Coffee Break will be here this Thursday.
• "My Town" docuseries starts filming on Wednesday.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Lien to
adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
ISOJey
pectfully submitted,
ucksler
City Clerk
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