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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.06.25 Council MinutesRegular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025 Page 1 of 4 City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 The City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoyt called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hoyt led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL 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, Assistant City Administrator/HR Director Amy Schmidt, City Attorney Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Nate Siem, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director 4. APPROVE AGENDA Mayor Hoyt requested to amend the agenda and move Item 7.19 from the Consent Agenda to Item 12.1 under New Business. Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the agenda with the requested amendment. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS • Jeff Schottler, 22420 Calico Ct, Farmington • Nate Ryan, 22390 Cambrian Way, Farmington • Lenny Hall, 714 8th St, Farmington Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025 Page 2 of 4 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.1 Payment of Claims 7.2 2025-2026 Farmington High School Hockey Game Facility Use Agreement 7.3 Application for Gambling Event Permit for Farmington Fire Relief Association 7.4 Terminate Contract with Proficient Construction for the Fire Station #1 Reroof Project 7.5 Declaring Surplus Property – Police 7.6 Donation from Farmington Firefighters Relief Association to the Farmington Police Department K9 Unit 7.7 Donation from Happy Harry’s Furniture to the Rambling River Center 7.8 Donation from TOWN Sports to the Rambling River Center 7.9 Fire Service Agreement with Track Strong 7.10 Minutes of the September 15, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting 7.11 Professional Services Agreement with Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. for the Devonshire Pond Maintenance Final Design 7.12 Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2025 Fall Ash Tree & Stump Removal 7.13 Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2025 Shade Tree Bond Grant Planting Phase 2 7.14 Right of Entry Agreement for the Northeast Area Trunk Utilities 7.15 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License and Gambling Event Permit (Spaghetti Bingo) for Knights of Columbus Council 2400 Farmington, February 28,2026 7.16 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License and Gambling Event Permit (Turkey Bingo) for Knights of Columbus Council 2400 Farmington, November 22, 2025 7.17 Full-Time Firefighter and Fire Captain Job Descriptions, Wages, and Authorization to Hire 7.18 Easement Agreement – Denmark Trail Workforce Housing Limited Partnership 7.19 Donation from Highview Christiania Lutheran Church to the Farmington Police Department K9 Unit (moved to Item 12.1) 7.20 Staff Approvals & Recommendations • Appointment of Matthew Hendrickson as Police Sergeant • Appointment of Emma Campbell and Norah Kratz as Seasonal Skate Instructors • Appointment of Owen Aarness and Kaleb Tracey as Seasonal Skate Guards • Appointment of Zach Sweitzer as Seasonal Arena Supervisor • Rehire of Jack Aarness as Seasonal Arena Supervisor • Rehire of Colton Muell as Seasonal Skate Guard Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Lien to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 12.1 Donation from Highview Christiania Lutheran Church to the Farmington Police Department K9 Unit (moved from Consent Agenda item 7.19) Police Chief Siem introduced the donation of $1,000 to the K9 Unit from Highview Christiania Lutheran Church and how it will be used to further support the program. He then introduced Retired Farmington Police Chief Dan Siebenaler and Pr. Amy Johnson with Highview Christiania Lutheran Church who shared their love and support for the Farmington community. They shared that the funds came from their annual corn feed, and they thanked Officer Miller and K9 Moose for participating in the event. Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to adopt Resolution 2025-069 Accepting a donation of $1000 from Highview Christiania Lutheran Church to the Farmington Police Department K9 unit. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE City Attorney Schmidt followed up on comments made by Mr. Schottler and Mr. Ryan during the public comment section regarding construction site light and sound pollution. Regarding the assertion that the City guaranteed it would prevail in the data center lawsuits, she said that she is not sure who said the City guarantees it would prevail, but the attorneys have not. She also clarified that there is a court date on the calendar for the lawsuits, but motions are being considered by the court, and the date will likely be pushed as discovery has been stayed while the court considers the motions. As such, the lawsuits are also out of the City’s control while the parties wait for the judge to rule on the current motions before the court. Finally, a moratorium on data centers would not apply to any already approved applications. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Lien welcomed City Administrator Lynn Gorski back. Councilmember Bernatz also said she is happy to see Administrator Gorski back. Councilmember Cordes once again thanked Highview Christiania Lutheran Church for the donation, welcomed Administrator Gorski back, and encouraged people to attend the Rotary’s Brews & Backroads event. Councilmember Wilson thanked the Rambling River Center Advisory Board and RRC staff for an amazing celebration for the new Minnwest Bank Patio and welcomed Administrator Gorski back. City Administrator Gorski stated that it’s good to be home. Chief Siem welcomed Administrator Gorski back and spoke about the upcoming Pink Patch event at Beans & Boots Coffee. Director Powell welcomed Administrator Gorski back and spoke about hydrant flushing that will commence over approximately a 9-day period. Residents can find the hydrant flushing schedule on the City’s website. If residents experience low water pressure and discoloration in their water, it is normal and will dissipate. Residents should run their water before doing laundry as a precaution. Director Omlid welcomed Administrator Gorski back and spoke about the upcoming Rambling River Center breakfast and silent auction as well as Halloween Havoc Tour. Mayor Hoyt welcomed Administrator Gorski back and thanked Assistant City Administrator Chanski for his service and leadership during the interim period. 14. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays Respectfully submitted, David C. Chanski Assistant City Administrator