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City Council Special Work Session Minutes
Monday, May 19, 2025
The City Council met in a special work session on Monday, May 19, 2025, at
Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hoyt called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
Members Present: Mayor Joshua Hoyt
Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes,
Nick Lien, and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, City Administrator/HR Director
Amy Schmidt, City Attorney
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
John Powell, Public Works Director
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Also Present: Kara Hildreth, Dakota County Tribune
2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by
Councilmember Bernatz to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Recruitment Process for City Administrator Position
The City Administrator position will become vacant effective July 2,
2025, due to Lynn Gorski's resignation. Discussion included third party
hiring recruitment options and a recommendation on Interim City
Administrator to ensure a seamless transition and continued effective
leadership for the City of Farmington.
Direction: contract with David Drown Associates to assist with
recruitment and a tight timeline. Form a subcommittee to include
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Mayor Hoyt, one Councilmember and two Department Heads -
names will be drawn.
Administrator Gorski recommended David Chanski as Interim City
Administrator. City Council was in full support of this recommendation.
4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE
5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by
Councilmember Cordes to adjourn the meeting at 5:16 pm.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
Shi AyyRe ler
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City Clerk
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