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AGENDA
Council Work Session
Meeting
5:30 PM - Monday, August 4, 2025
Farmington City Hall, Conf Room 170
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Please note that start times for each item are approximate and subject to
change.
3.1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Eureka Township
(5:30 - 6 pm)
Please review and discuss Eureka Township's proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and provide any comments that the
Council deems necessary.
Agenda Item: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Eureka Township
(5:30 - 6 pm) - Pdf
2 - 16
3.2. CR 31 and CR 74 Corridor Study Update
(6 - 6:15 pm)
Discussion only.
Agenda Item: CR 31 and CR 74 Corridor Study Update (6 - 6:15 pm) -
Pdf
17 - 25
3.3. City Award Discussion
(6:15 - 6:30 pm)
Staff is seeking direction whether to pursue the development of an
official City award.
Agenda Item: City Award Discussion (6:15 - 6:30 pm) - Pdf
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4. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE
5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
6. ADJOURN
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Department: Community Development
Subject: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Eureka Township
(5:30 - 6 pm)
Meeting: Council Work Session - Aug 04 2025
INTRODUCTION:
On July 2, 2025 the City received notification from Eureka Township regarding a proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment that was approved by the Town Board on June 10, 2025. Per
State Statutes, the Township is required to provide notification and an opportunity for review and
comment by adjacent jurisdictions.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendment includes minor text changes largely consisting of reinforcing the
Townships proposed The acres. per unit dwelling 40 of density a maintain to desire one
amendment also includes changes to the Township's future land use map; specifically, the inclusion
of includes This "Commercial-Industrial." guided be within Township the land additional to
approximately 318 acres of land adjacent to Farmington's southwestern boundary.
Per the amendment, the areas where the commercial-industrial designations are being proposed is
due to their location near existing businesses and transportation corridors that can serve higher
intensity uses. As stated in the attached amendment, uses within the "Commercial-Industrial"
guided areas may include horticultural uses, agricultural processing, transportation, repair storage,
supportive sales, off-site service uses, and other similar types. Uses that require urban levels of
services should not be located in these areas. According to Eureka Township Planner Nate Sparks,
the definition of the commercial-industrial land use designation is "businesses that are supportive of
the agricultural nature of the Township and serve community needs." Zoning regulations for this
proposed land use have not yet been developed and would be once the revised comprehensive
plan is implemented.
Typically, comprehensive plan amendments that are received from adjacent jurisdictions are
reviewed by Staff and then comments provided to the jurisdiction, if warranted. When reviewing a
comprehensive plan amendment that is adjacent to the City's boundary Staff looks to ensure the
proposed amendment is generally compatible with the City's land use/future land use, along with
infrastructure needs, such as roads and utilities. In this particular case, the Township is looking to
guide approximately 318 acres of land that is contiguous to the city's southern boundary as
commercial-industrial. The portion of the city that is contiguous to these 318 acres is currently
guided as Agriculture and has a development staging timeframe of post 2040 in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. At this time, Staff does not anticipate the land use guidance or development
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staging timeframe changing for this area of the city with the upcoming 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Update.
Some initial Staff comments and concerns regarding the proposed Eureka Township
Comprehensive Plan Amendment include:
-Is the Township planning on expanding mining operations in the newly identified commercial-
industrial guided areas? If so, how will the Township address downstream water quality impacts
that could result from these operations?
-If the Township does not plan on expanding mining operations, the City would like to know the
Township's overall goals for the land use adjacent to the Vermillion River and its tributaries, and
how the Township will address downstream water quality impacts that could result from future
facilities in these areas.
-Will the commercial-industrial uses require upgrading of the transportation infrastructure servicing
those areas? And if so, what plans are being put into place to address the potential increase in
commercial-industrial traffic and its impact on the infrastructure in and around those areas?
ACTION REQUESTED:
Please review and discuss Eureka Township's proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
provide any comments that the Council deems necessary.
ATTACHMENTS:
Eureka Township Comp Plan Amendment June 10, 2025
Eureka Township CPA Letter- Farmington
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EUREKA TOWNSHP
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
JUNE 10, 2025
Regional Setting
Location
Eureka Township is located in the southwestern comer of Dakota County, Minnesota, on the fringe
of suburban development in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region. Eureka Township
includes nearly thirty-six square miles, an area established through the U.S. Public Land Survey
System (PLSS). The PLSS was a method used to survey lands in the Midwest and Westem United
States during the mid-1800s.
Unlike many townships in the metropolitan region which have had boundary changes over the
years as nearby cities annexed land, Eureka Township's political boundaries largely remain along
the PLSS boundaries.
Regional Planning Designation
Thrive MSP designates Eureka Township as an Agricultural community (Figure 1). Agricultural
communities include areas with prime agricultural soils that are planned and zoned for long-term
agricultural use. Regional policies expect Agricultural communities to limit residential
development and adopt zoning ordinances and land use controls to maintain residential densities
no greater than 1 housing unit per 40 acres on average. Agricultural communities are expected to
manage land uses to prevent the premature demand of extension of urban services, so that existing
service levels will meet demands.
Eureka Township's Zoning Ordinance limits density to one single-family dwelling unit per each
quarter-quarter section40 acres, except for areas of the Township where the zoning designation
allows for greater density. In no case will the average density of new development within the
Township exceed one dwelling unit per 40 acres. The Township has adopted this density
standard to be consistent with its classification as an Agricultural community and to preserve
eligibility for the Agricultural Preserves program for parcels in the Agriculture District.
The Agricultural community designation is consistent with the Township's Strategic Vision,
Zoning Ordinance and its goals and policies included in this 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
Vision and Context
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Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources Page 2-19
Eureka Township is strategically positioned to serve the growing demand for local agricultural
products.
■ Eureka's convenient location within the metropolitan region is a natural fit for the local
foods movement.
■ The Township has a diversity of farms already growing food for Twin Cities' farmers'
markets and grocery stores.
■ As the metropolitan area becomes more culturally
diverse, farmers from immigrant communities are
introducing their cultures' farming methods, crops,
and markets. This diversity in farming contributes
to Eureka Township's agricultural character.
■ Nurseries are growing trees and other landscaping
materials, serving local as well as wider markets.
Eureka's location at the edge of the metropolitan region presents challenges as well as assets for
farmers. Potential barriers for farmers of small scale and large scale operations alike include:
■ High land and housing costs for new-entry farmers
■ Active farmers reaching retirement age without a "next generation" farmer to take over
the farm
■ Lack of nearby processing facilities and farm-related services
■ Lack of housing for seasonal workers and intern/apprentice housing
■ Limited options for sale of products within Eureka Township (roadside stands or local
market)
■ Conflicts between agricultural and residential land uses.
The Township seeks to support farms as viable businesses in Eureka Township, while also
protecting the general health, safety and welfare of the community. The Township's land use
regulatory authority can be used to help farmers capitalize on opportunities and overcome
challenges. At the foundation of the Township's endorsement of farming is the agricultural zoning
of one dwelling unit per 40 acresquarter-quarter section. As changes in the agricultural industry
unfold, the Township will examine its policies and ordinances to avoid unintended or overly -
burdensome restrictions that hinder the economic viability of farming.
Animal feedlots are part of Eureka Township's agricultural base and contribute to the continued
economic viability of agriculture in the Township. The Township plans to continue to allow for
animal feedlots in Eureka while ensuring that feedlots are properly managed to protect public
health and to maintain compatible land use relationships. Eureka Township's Zoning Ordinance
contains standards for feedlot operations, including setbacks and animal waste management
practices.
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Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources Page 2-22
1. Maintain Eureka Township's agricultural zoning of one housing unit per quarter-
quarter section40 acres.
2. Continue to support the Right to Farm when using generally accepted agricultural
practices. The Township recognizes that with farming come smell, noise, dust, and
slow-moving vehicles.
3. Limit the subdivision of the Township's farmland for housing and other non-farm land
uses. Allow limited non-farm development provided that the impact on other land uses
is minimized.
4. Provide information to residents of the potential conflicts or incompatibilities that can
arise between development and agricultural uses.
5. Provide for adequate separation of new non-farm houses from existing confined animal
feedlots or manure storage facilities.
6. Use local ordinances to support the commercial viability of farming.
7. Work with County and State officials to improve programs that assess farmland at a
lower tax rate.
8. Encourage enrollment in farmland preservation programs.
9. Encourage units of government, institutions, or other entities doing business in Eureka
Township to consider local agricultural products when making purchasing decisions.
10. Be receptive to adjusting local ordinances so that local farms can adapt to new trends
in farming.
11. Avoid fragmentation of farmland in order to support a "critical mass" of farms, making
farming activity more viable in the Township through the zoning ordinance
requirement for a minimum of one single-family dwelling unit per each quarter- quarter
section.
12. Utilize Township Ordinances to properly manage animal feedlots in order to protect
public health and to maintain compatible land use relationships.
Cultural Resources Goal
1. Encourage the preservation of historic sites, including structures that contribute to the
rural character of the Township.
Policies
To achieve this goal, the Township will:
1. Encourage private owners to restore historically significant buildings.
2. Encourage the preservation and/or rehabilitation of structures that contribute to the
rural character of the Township, such as barns and silos.
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Land Use Page 3-5
Agriculture Land Use, Zoning, and Permitted Uses
The Township's land use goals and policies place priority on protecting its rural and agricultural
character and promoting the economic viability of farming operations in the Township. The Land
Use Plan guides the long-term land use in Eureka to continue as Agriculture through 2040. The
goals and policies in the Natural, Agricultural and Cultural Resources chapter are consistent with
the goals and policies for Land Use.
All of Eureka Township is included in the Agriculture Zoning District identified in its Zoning
Ordinance, and consistent with the Land Use Plan adopted in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and
proposed for the 2040 Plan. The district allows the following uses: all forms of commercial
agriculture and horticulture; farm buildings, accessory structures, and drainage systems; forestry,
grazing and gardening; public natural areas and parks, recreation areas and preserves; single -
family residential units and accessory structures; historic structures; home occupations; and private
dog kennels. Uses permitted with a Conditional Use Permit include: churches, cemeteries, airports,
schools, local government facilities and other government -owned facilities; agriculture service
buildings, public utilities, Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), wireless communication
towers and facilities. Uses permitted with an interim use permit include: mining and extraction
operations, airstrips, and automotive graveyards that comply with the ordinance.
Residential Land Use
Density
Eureka Township is designated as an Agricultural Area for regional planning purposes by the
Metropolitan Council. Regional policy includes guidance that the Agricultural areas should
develop at a density of no greater than one dwelling unit per 40 acres . Eureka Township's 2040
Land Use Plan and agricultural zoning of one dwelling unit per quarter-quarter section40 acres,
except for areas of the Township where the zoning designation allows for greater density. With
the stipulation that in no case will the average density of new development within the Township
exceed one dwelling unit per 40 acres.
It is important to note that there are residential lots in Eureka Township that were created before
the 1 one unit per quarter-quarter40 acres zoning restriction came into effect. Some of these lots
have existing housing units while others do not. The Township and Metropolitan Council have
recognized that there are lots of record in Eureka Township that do not meet the density standards
of today's zoning ordinance, but that such lots may still have grandfathered housing rights. The
Township's zoning and land use policies support an average maximum density of 1 one dwelling
unit per quarter-quarter section40 acres, and arewhich is consistent with Regional policies.
Regional Growth Forecasts-Township's Land Use Plan Consistent with
Forecast Growth
Through its Strategic Vision process completed in 2007, the Township made considerable efforts
to identify the number of unused housing rights in order to understand the Township's growth
potential. The Strategic Vision report identified were approximately 280 unused housing rights
available in the Township. The Housing Eligibilities Transfer Task Force (2013) completed a
follow-up inventory, and found that there are at least 200 eligible housing rights remaining in the
Township.
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Land Use Page 3-11
Commercial-Industrial Land Use
Eureka Township supports agricultural uses as the primary long-term land use within the
community. The Town also seeks to permit agricultural-supportive land uses in this plan. To this
end, the Town has identified areas where there are existing Commercial-Industrial businesses and
areas that would allow for future businesses to be established.
Some Agricultural/Horticultural service establishments are now allowed in the Township with a
Conditional Use Permit. Eureka Township will be establishing a Commercial-Industrial zoning
district for the purpose of establishing new commercial-industrial businesses that are supportive of
the agricultural nature of the Township and serve community needs.
The areas where commercial-industrial businesses may be located are depicted on the Future Land
Use map. These areas were identified as properties near existing business uses and also along
transportation corridors that can serve higher intensity uses. Uses that are within character of and
serving the needs of the agricultural and residential nature of the community may be permitted by
zoning within these areas. Such uses may include horticultural uses, agricultural processing,
transportation, repair, storage, supportive sales, off-site service uses, and other similar types. Uses
that require urban levels of services should not be located in these areas. Uses permitted by zoning
should not be out of character with the nature of the vicinity.
If not utilized as a Commercial-Industrial use, these properties should continue to be used in a
manner consistent with the Agricultural designation.
Commercial-industrial land use shall utilize the Commercial-Industrial Land Use Policies:
a. The type and location of new commercial -industrial development should not
substantially change the rural-agricultural character of the Township or jeopardize existing
agricultural enterprises in the Township.
b. New commercial-industrial development should occur in a manner that allows the
Township to retain control over zoning and permitting, to include control over the type, size,
and location of such businesses.
c. New commercial-industrial development should minimize the conflict between
commercial-industrial uses and other land uses.
d. New commercial-industrial development should serve the needs of Eureka Township
residents.
e. New commercial-industrial development should be aesthetically pleasing. Strict
performance standards must be created and enforced for building exteriors, parking,
landscaping, ingress/egress routes, signage, screening/buffering, and other considerations.
f. New commercial-industrial development must pay for the costs of its development,
including public infrastructure necessary for the development.
g. New commercial-industrial development must provide financial benefit to the
Township through gained tax revenue.
h. New commercial-industrial development should not have an adverse impact on the
quality of life of Eureka residents. In determining quality of life impacts, such things as traffic
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Land Use Page 3-12
congestion, noise, light pollution, objectionable odors, health risks, and safety risks should be
considered.
i. New commercial-industrial development should not have an adverse impact on
environmental quality. In determining environmental quality impacts, such things as air
pollution, water quality, and wildlife habitat should be considered.
Existing Provisions and Studies
Some Agricultural/Horticultural service establishments are now allowed in Eureka Township with
a Conditional Use Permit. Eureka Township does not have a Commercial-Industrial zoning district.
In 2011, Eureka Township convened a task force to consider the potential need to designate areas
in the township for commercial and industrial uses. The Task Force completed a Market Study for
commercial and industrial uses in the Township, completed a Township -wide survey of
landowners to determine interest in zoning areas for those uses, and met with representatives of
the Metropolitan Council to discuss regional policies and requirements for designation of new
zoning districts. The Task Force findings and recommendations included the following:
• The Market Study found little interest in commercial and industrial development in the
Township in the near-term. This is due in part to the availability of over 300 acres of land
that is ready for sale or lease for commercial and industrial development that has existing
sewer and water services in nearby Lakeville and Farmington.
• The Township will need to identify its own "market niche" if it intends to compete for new
commercial and industrial land uses with neighboring communities.
• The Task Force noted that the landowners that identified interest in potential development
of new commercial and industrial uses are scattered throughout the Township. There is no
concentration of interest that would allow identification of a potential zoning district for
new commercial and industrial uses.
• Based on the study findings, the Task Force recommended that the Township not proceed
at this time to identifying areas to zone for commercial and industrial development. The
Task Force recommended that this could be studied in the future as market conditions and
interests change.
Aggregate Extraction
Aggregate resources are part of Eureka Township's natural resource base, and are discussed in the
Natural Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 2). The general location of the
aggregate resources in the Township is identified on the 2040 Land Use Map. Mining of aggregate
is allowed in the Township with an Interim Use Permit. The Eureka Township Mining Ordinance
provides the standards for mining operations.
Land use staging in areas with aggregate resources - to first consider the potential of an area for
aggregate mining before urban development occurs - may become of greater importance in the
future if the Township moves forward with planning for a future commercial-industrial area. Under
the 2040 Land Use Plan and existing agricultural zoning, aggregate resources are adequateIy
protected.
The Natural Resource Goals and Policies in Chapter 2, as well as the Land Use Goals and Policies
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Land Use Page 3-16
Goals and Policies
The following goals and policies will guide local decision-making related to land use.
Land Use Goals
1. Allow land uses that will maintain Eureka Township's rural character.
2. Encourage protection of priority natural areas and natural resource corridors through
local land use decisions.
3. Promote the continuation of agriculture as the primary land use.
4. Allow limited non-farm development provided that the negative impacts are minimized
primarily within areas identified as Commercial-Industrial on the Land Use Map.
5. Maintain the geographic boundaries of the Township.
6. Provide for the economic availability, removal and processing of sand, gravel, and other
aggregate materials vital to the economic well -being of the region.
7. Protect solar resources and permit and regulate development of accessory residential
and agricultural solar energy systems in the Township.
Policies
To achieve these goals, the Township will:
1. Maintain Eureka Township's agricultural zoning of one housing unit per quarter- quarter
section40 acres.
2. Discourage pipelines, power lines, and other utility uses which fragment the Township's
agricultural land, natural resources, aggregate resources, or that would otherwise be in
conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Maintain the Township's transfer of housing rights program to achieve the following
goals:
a. The program should be useful in achieving the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
b. The program should help relieve development pressure on large blocks of
agricultural property.
c. The program should allow property owners to gain revenue by selling housing
rights.
d. The program should be compatible with the Metropolitan Ag Preserves
Program. Property owners should continue to have choices to use their land in
ways that maintain eligibility in Ag Preserves.
e. The program should protect opportunities for efficient and cost -effective land
development for a time when public sewer and water services may become
available. Such opportunities include the creation of a suitable
commercial/industrial area in the Township.
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Land Use Page 3-17
f. The program should be understandable by citizens.
g. The program should respect landowners' rights to use their land in a way that
does not significantly harm others' property nor the community's health, safety,
welfare and morals.
h. Administration of the program should not create an undue burden on Township
government.
4. Use Township Ordinances to minimize the visual and environmental impacts of
development.
5. Continue to allow agricultural/horticultural businesses and home occupations in a manner
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
6. Conduct thorough study before guiding land for commercial-industrial use. Any future
updates to the zoning ordinance that would affect commercial -industrial land use shall
utilize the Commercial-Industrial Land Use Policies:
a. The type and location of new commercial-industrial development should not
substantially change the rural-agricultural character of the Township or jeopardize
existing agricultural enterprises in the Township.
b. New commercial-industrial development should occur in a manner that allows
the Township to retain control over zoning and permitting, to include control over
the type, size, and location of such businesses.
c. New commercial-industrial development should minimize the conflict between
commercial-industrial uses and other land uses.
d. New commercial-industrial development should serve the needs of Eureka
Township residents.
e. New commercial-industrial development should be aesthetically pleasing. Strict
performance standards must be created and enforced for building exteriors,
parking, landscaping, ingress/egress routes, signage, screening/buffering, and
other considerations.
f. New commercial-industrial development must pay for the costs of its
development, including public infrastructure necessary for the development.
g. New commercial-industrial development must provide financial benefit to the
Township through gained tax revenue.
h. New commercial-industrial development should not have an adverse impact on the
quality of life of Eureka residents. In determining quality of life impacts, such things
as traffic congestion, noise, light pollution, objectionable odors, health risks, and
safety risks should be considered.
1. New commercial-industrial development should not have an adverse impact on
environmental quality. In determining environmental quality impacts, such things
as air pollution, water quality, and wildlife habitat should be considered.
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Eureka Township
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Adjacent and Affected Jurisdiction Review and Comment Form
Date: 07/02/2025
To: City of Farmington
Per Minnesota Statute 473.858 Subd. 2 and the Metropolitan Council , we are distributing the
proposed Amendment to the Eureka Township Comprehensive P lan for your review and
comment. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment has been e-mailed to you for
your review.
The Eureka Township Comprehensive Plan amendment was approved on June 10, 2025. The
proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment includes minor language changes and also the
inclusion of a “Commercial -Industrial” land use designation in an area where existing
business uses are located. Maps within the Comprehensive Plan have been updated.
You are welcome to submit comments regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment by mail to Eureka Town Hall, 25043 Cedar Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024 or
by email to nsparks@wsbeng.com. The sixty-day review period ends August 31, 2025,
however, we would appreciate comments or an indication of no comments, as soon as
possible.
If there are questions regardi ng the Comprehensive Plan Amendment , or if additional
information is needed, please contact Nate Sparks, 952-221-0540 or at nsparks@wsbeng.com.
On behalf of Eureka Township, we would like to thank you in advance for your assistance
and prompt response.
Name of Sender : Nate Sparks Date : 07/2/2025
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Eureka Township Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: __________________________
Please check the appropriate box:
We have reviewed the proposed Plan A mendment, do not have any comments , and
are therefore waiving further review.
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: John Powell, Public Works Director
Department: Engineering
Subject: CR 31 and CR 74 Corridor Study Update
(6 - 6:15 pm)
Meeting: Council Work Session - Aug 04 2025
INTRODUCTION:
In the fall of 2024, Dakota County entered into a contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. to prepare a
corridor study for the following:
CR 31 (Denmark Avenue) from CR 50 to CR 74 (220th Street/Ash Street)
CR 74 ((220th Street/Ash Street) from CR 31 (Denmark Avenue) to Honeysuckle Lane
Staff will present an update on the study, key design considerations, schedule, etc.
DISCUSSION:
A Project Management Team (PMT) kickoff meeting was held last October and has been meeting
regularly since. Two open houses have been hosted by the City, the most recent being held on July
22. A separate meeting was also held with ISD 192 representatives in April of this year. Preliminary
design is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with construction expected to occur in
2027.
Information prepared and displayed on boards at the recent Open House are attached for your
reference; Staff will reference and discuss this information.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS:
072225 open house boards
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Project Overview
PROJECT LOCATION
County Road 31
(Denmark Avenue)
between
County Road 50 and
County Road 74
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PROJECT TIMELINE
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PROJECT GOALS
Recommend pedestrian and
bicycle crossing locations and
improvements along
Denmark Ave -A Develop a preferred
design for a new
Vermillion River bridge
on Denmark Ave
including a grade separated
greenway trail connection
Develop a layout
to modernize the corridors
with an urban section and non
motorized facilities
Evaluate
intersection control types -
Review the corridors for access,
safety, speed management,
and mobility improvement
opportunities
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Recommend
stormwater management
improvements
October 2024 to December 2024
Data Collection and Analysis
January 2025 to August 2025
Alternatives Development
September 2025 to
October 2025
Recommendations and
Preliminary Design
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Optimize traffic operations to
accommodate growth
Geometric improvements
are needed to accommodate
urbanizing area
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Gaps in pedestrian/bicycle
facilities including at the
railroad crossing on 220th St.
Aged infrastructure
requires replacement
Lack of a pedestrian/bicycle
crossing of Denmark Avenue at
the greenway
Improve wildlife passages to
reduce road mortality
Evaluate intersection control
for future traffic volumes
Limited pedestrian/bicycle
Excessive vehicle speeds
with current conditions
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What is a Corridor Study?
A corridor study is a transportation planning project that analyzes a roadway and its
surrounding area to develop a long-term vision for the corridor.
GOALS OF A CORRIDOR STUDY
Involve the community in developing a
long-term vision for the corridor
Define policies and actions that will
guide how the corridor should be
maintained or changed in the future
Identify solutions that support
economic development
Recommend future infrastructure
improvements to serve vehicle and
non-motorized uses
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This study will:
•Address aging
infrastructure
•Improve pedestrian and
bicycle accommodations
•Evaluate reconstruction
options for the Denmark
Avenue (County Road 31)
segment
•Evaluate reconstruction
options for the 220th
Street W. (County Road
74)segment
•Determine a new bridge
design for the Denmark
Avenue bridge over the
Vermillion River
•Evaluate future crossing
accommodations for the
Lake Marion Greenway
•Determine a potential
school crossing location
along Denmark Avenue
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Street Section Concepts
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Lane Lane Blvd Trail Utility Corridor
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Utility Trail Corridor
Blvd [ Thru Lane Median/Turn Thru [ Blvd Lane Lane
Right-of-Way
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Trail Utility Cor idor
Alternative 1 Urban Two-Lane with Continuous
Two-Way Left Turn Lane (C TWLTL)
� Pros:
•Allows for driveway location
changes
•Narrower roadway width
•Easier for emergency
vehicles to pass
Aeons:
•Head to head crash potential
•Pedestrian crossing distance
•Center turn lane sometimes
used incorrectly as
acceleration lane
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� Pros:
•Raised median promotes
traffic calming
•Allows for two stage
crossing (refuge island)
•Channelized turn lanes are
intuitive to drivers
•Shoulders could be used for
biking
Aeons:
•Wider roadway
•Doesn't work as well with
closely spaced intersections
•Potential side-street access
restriction
•Not as comfortable for
passing stalled vehicles or
pulling over for emergency
vehicles
NOTES: • Evaluate curb extensions • Right turn lanes at select
• Evaluate trails on each
side of roadway
at pedestrian crossing locations
locations
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Proposed Pedestrian Improvements
• Better visibility for
pedestrians
• Narrower crossing distance
• Median provides a 2-stage
crossing for pedestrians,
which is easier and safer
• Minimizes pedestrian
exposure to traffic conflicts
• Provides direct route to
Boeckman Middle School
building entrance
Increases driver awareness of
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Evaluate Pedestrian/
Bicycle Facilities
--Provide Pedestrian
Facilities
Existing Traffic Signal
Evaluate Intersection
Control
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Proposed Traffic Improvements
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Study Limits
Existing Traffic Signal
Evaluate Intersection
Control
Existing turn lane
locations (evaluate
need)
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: David Chanski, Asst City Admin/HR Director
Department: Administration
Subject: City Award Discussion
(6:15 - 6:30 pm)
Meeting: Council Work Session - Aug 04 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Staff would like to discuss the creation of an official City award.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmington does not have an official City award (or any kind of formal award for that
matter). As such, there is no formal process for recognizing Staff retirements or significant
departures, the or Members, Committee or service by of completion the Councilmembers
recognition of community members who make significant impacts on the community.
As such, Staff would like to discuss Council's thoughts on creating an official City award and
consider putting together a committee to work through all the details, such as award name, criteria,
selection process, design, etc. Once complete, a recommendation would be submitted to the City
Council for formal adoption.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff is seeking direction whether to pursue the development of an official City award.
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