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Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall, Council
Chambers
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, November 17, 2025
7:00 PM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVE AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS
6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
(This time is reserved for citizen comments regarding non-agenda items. No
official action can be taken on these items. Speakers are limited to five minutes
to address the city council during citizen comment time.)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1. Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda Item: Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council
Meeting - Pdf
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7.2. Minutes of the November 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda Item: Minutes of the November 3, 2025 Regular City Council
Meeting - Pdf
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7.3. Resolution Designating Precincts and Polling Locations for 2026
Agenda Item: Resolution Designating Precincts and Polling Locations
for 2026 - Pdf
19 - 20
7.4. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Faribault Commandery No. 8,
Knights Templar, for December 12, 2025
Agenda Item: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Faribault
Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar, for December 12, 2025 - Pdf
21 - 22
7.5. Payment of Claims
Agenda Item: Payment of Claims - Pdf
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Payment of Claims
7.6. Staff Approvals & Recommendations
Agenda Item: Staff Approvals & Recommendations - Pdf
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7.7. Donation from Michelle Bade to the Rambling River Center
Agenda Item: Donation from Michelle Bade to the Rambling River
Center - Pdf
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7.8. Donation from Nancy Bohn to the Rambling River Center
Agenda Item: Donation from Nancy Bohn to the Rambling River Center -
Pdf
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Resolution 2025-078 Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement Within
the Parkview Ponds Plat
After any public comment is taken, close the public hearing regarding
the vacation of the drainage and utility easement and adopt Resolution
2025-078 Vacating Existing Drainage and Utility Easement Parkview
Ponds.
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-078 Vacating a Drainage and Utility
Easement Within the Parkview Ponds Plat - Pdf
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9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. Resolution 2025-081 Approving and Authorizing the Signing of Final Plat
Parkview Ponds Second Addition
Adopt Resolution 2025-081 Approving and Authorizing the Signing of
Final Plat Parkview Ponds Second Addition, contingent upon the
following:
1. The vacation of the blanket drainage and utility easement on the
property legally described as Outlot H, Parkview Ponds.
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-081 Approving and Authorizing the
Signing of Final Plat Parkview Ponds Second Addition - Pdf
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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
14. ADJOURN
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Department: Administration
Subject: Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting are attached for Council
review and approval.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
10.20.25 Council Minutes
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Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025 Page 1 of 7
City of Farmington
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 20, 2025
The City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 20, 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 Jake Cordes, Nick Lien, and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: Councilmember Holly Bernatz
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Amy Schmidt, City Attorney
David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator/HR Director
Deanna Kuennen, Economic & Community Dev. Director
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Matt Price, Fire Chief
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Nate Siem, Police Chief
John Powell, Public Works Director
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Lien and seconded by Councilmember
Cordes to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS
6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
• Nicole Colson, 19235 Everest Path, Farmington
• Sarah Rice, 409 Ninth St, Farmington
• Citizen (name and address not provided)
• Nancy Aarestad, 22165 Beaumont Ave, Castle Rock Township
• Jeff Schottler, 22420 Calico Ct, Farmington
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• Nate Ryan, 22390 Cambrian Way, Farmington
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1 Payment of Claims
7.2 Resolution Supporting the Adoption of the Dakota County 2026-2030
Capital Improvement Program
7.3 Right of Entry Agreements with True Gravity Ventures and Finnegan Trust
for the Northeast Area Trunk Utilities
7.4 Third Quarter 2025 New Construction Report
7.5 Staff Approvals and Recommendations, including:
• Promotion of Kelly Huntington from ICPOET Cadet to Police Officer
• Appointment of Derrik Pelant to ICPOET Cadet
7.6 Minutes of the October 6, 2025 City Council Work Session
7.7 Human Resources Manager Job Description, Wages, and Authorization to
Hire
7.8 Minutes of the October 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by
Councilmember Cordes to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Public Hearing and Certification of Delinquent Municipal Services to 2026
Property Taxes
Mayor Hoyt opened the public hearing at 7:34 pm.
Director Sommerland described the City’s process for annually certifying
delinquent charges to property taxes. As of this evening, a total of 446
customer accounts remain delinquent, representing $252,846.70 in
unpaid charges. Certification of these delinquent balances allows the
City to recover costs by adding the unpaid amounts to property tax bills,
which are then collected through the County’s property tax system.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hoyt closed the public hearing at
7:37 pm.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by
Councilmember Lien to adopt Resolution 2025-071 Certifying Delinquent
Municipal Service Accounts to the Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor for
Collection with 2026 Property Taxes.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
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9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Agreement with Spohn Ranch, Inc. for Design and Construction Services
for the Skatepark
Director Omlid presented the next step for the development of a
skatepark in Farmington. The new skatepark will be constructed at Feely
Fields in Rambling River Park. Staff conducted a comprehensive vetting
process to make an informed recommendation based on vendor
qualifications, experience, responsiveness, and observed construction
quality. Staff recommends entering into an agreement with Spohn Ranch
for design and construction services for the skatepark project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by
Councilmember Wilson to approve the agreement with Spohn Ranch,
Inc. for design and construction services for the skatepark and amend the
budget accordingly.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Attorney Schmidt responded to some of the comments that were made during
Citizen Comments. Cannon Falls is different than Farmington, and their zoning
code is different than Farmington, and the land that is available in Cannon Falls
is different than what is available in Farmington. It’s not an apt comparison
because this is Farmington, and the Farmington City Code is what applies. Also,
the MUCI (Mixed Use Commercial Industrial) zoning is intended to provide
flexibility and doesn’t mean that every project has to be a mixed use that goes
into that zoning district. It provides flexibility within the Code so that you can
have a mixed use, commercial, or industrial project for a different development
to go into that zoning district. On the City of Farmington zoning map, a much
larger part of the city is zoned under the MUCI, not just this parcel.
Attorney Schmidt hesitated to comment about things she has said in the past
because as she stated, this isn’t about her. Mr. Ryan mentioned that she gave
advice to the Council after only 18 minutes. If he believes she gave flippant
advice, that wasn’t her intention. She didn’t need 18 minutes to look up the
information she gave to the Council because on Saturday, she will be
practicing law for 23 years and knew the information provided without looking
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it up. A moratorium for this project is not something that is allowed because it is
already approved. If you were to adopt a moratorium, it could apply to other
parts of the city where you could do studies and evaluate all the things that Mr.
Ryan enumerated about – fire safety, water pressure, and all of those things.
But it would apply to other projects. It wouldn’t apply to this project. She said
she thinks Mr. Ryan is right that if the City were to adopt a moratorium, the City
would certainly be sued over that. And she cannot give the City legal advice
to actively do something that will get you sued , especially in a lawsuit that the
City would lose. Tract would have the upper hand in a lawsuit like that because
they already have an approval, and changing the zoning or adopting a
moratorium for the very purpose of stopping their development is a losing
lawsuit for the City. She cannot give the Council legal advice to take action to
do that because that’s harmful to the City. And Mr. Schottler suggested that
the City hasn’t even made the effort to give a ‘fake report’ to the residents to
show that the City Council has tried to do something to satisfy the requests of
the neighbors – she doesn’t know what good it would do for anyone if the City
were to generate a ‘fake report.’ Any reports or information gathered by the
City would be to provide factual information to the residents. And the fact that
neighbors come and speak their peace, doesn’t change the fact that there is
nothing in front of the Council right now that the Council can act on to change
the approvals that have already been given for this project. As stated
previously, we are still waiting for the judge to issue a decision on the motions
that have been pending since the end of July. The judge’s deadline is the end
of next week and, hopefully, we will hear something, and we can discuss it next
time.
Councilmember Lien wanted to comment on the statement that nothing was
ever attempted and wanted to call out one inaccuracy or, as he sees it, when
there was action in front of him on the day of the vote. That morning, he talked
with Mr. Schottler about things he wanted, things he wanted to negotiate for,
and three big ones on that list were the setbacks, the buffers, and the lighting.
Councilmember Lien called Tract that day and if you look at the revised copy
of the changes that were there that night, you will see a doubling of the buffer
from 40 to 80 feet and an added requirement of zero footcandles at the
property boundary. While he knows to this crowd, we didn’t do enough or more
could be done, the statement that we did nothing is not accurate.
Councilmember Cordes reminded everyone about the levy election coming
up in a few weeks and encouraged residents to be an informed voter. There is
plenty of information on the School District website regarding the referendum,
on their social media channels, and on their YouTube page. Regardless of the
outcome, It’s important to note that this is not done to send a message to St.
Paul or to DC. This is all about local control and us, locally, deciding what we
want the future of our district to look like – additional budget adjustments or
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increased investments, that’s up to us to decide. He encouraged everyone to
educate themselves and get out and vote on or before November 4th.
Councilmember Wilson said he was motivated by the courage of two
individuals who spoke earlier and their stories. His work is seasonal, to a degree.
Extremely busy right now and then other times of the year not so busy. Last year,
he decided to be a substitute teacher, which brought tears to his eyes because
it’s one of those vocations he always wanted but had chosen a different
career. He has had the opportunity multiple times to be in our special
education classrooms at a number of our elementary schools. Offering only as
an opinion for anyone who is adamantly a ‘no’ voter on the referendum, the
health of a community is very much in line with the quality of our schools. It’s
been proven over and over again. When we talk about the quality of our
community, it’s a direct reflection of the quality of our School District – they’re
hand in hand. He went into these classrooms, and he’s seen these teachers
and these educators who are trying to work with students who have a lot of
special needs. To a certain degree, it all seems completely overwhelming until
you get to know the students and the teachers. And that’s what we’re funding.
We are funding our neighbors, we are funding our friends, we are funding other
people that make our community stronger and make our community better.
Having been in the classroom and having seen the benefit that those students
get from teachers, from educators that are right here in our community, and
the benefit they would get from the referendum passing, it’s a win-win for all of
us.
Assistant City Manager/HR Director Chanski said this is a busy time of year in
Human Resources (HR). Open enrollment starts next week, personnel budgets
are being finalized for 2026, and we are eyes deep in the BS&A software
transition, which goes live in 42 days.
Director Kuennen said, at tonight’s EDA Meeting, we continued this tradition we
are building, where we invite partners in to discuss how we can work together
and, tonight’s discussion was with the University of Minnesota Extensions to talk
about how we can support and grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem that exists
within this community. She thought it was a fantastic discussion and thanked
the EDA for your active participation in that. She’s excited to see where this will
go.
Director Powell said there was some activity on Flagstaff Avenue last week
during MEA. In addition to hydrant flushing, which was completed, we also had
some manholes which were protruded from the pavement significantly. We
explored many options for adjusting those, essentially mechanically, but the
way they were constructed, they left no room for adjustment. So, we worked
with Northwest Asphalt to mill and overlay about a dozen manholes on Flagstaff
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Avenue. They turned out really well, smoothed out the bumps, and provided a
nice clean finished product. It wasn’t a complete mill and overlay, but we did
quite a bit of work around the manholes to make it safe for plow drivers, as well
as a smoother drive for the users of the roadway.
Director Omlid said Halloween Walk is this Friday from 5:30 – 7 pm outside
behind Dodge Middle School. She thanked the 26 businesses and organizations
participating – it doesn’t happen without them. Also, Halloween Havoc Tour is
going on with 33 houses on the tour. The map is on the City’s website and social
media. And tomorrow is Open Door Food Pop-up Pantry at the Rambling River
Center from 3 – 4:30 pm.
Director Sommerland wanted to notify everyone that Invoice Cloud, the City’s
online payment system used for utility billing, is currently down for maintenance.
It has to do with the certification of the delinquents accounts. We need to bring
it down for a little bit so that we could cut that off on the deadline, which was
October 16th. It will be up and running again at 8 am on Wednesday. If anyone
has questions, they can reach out to the Utility Billing Team at the City.
Fire Chief Price said November 8th is our 74th Annual Turkey Bingo. It’s a great
event for families, kids, and everyone. Come down and win a turkey – we do
have some cash prizes when we do some bingos. He highly suggested
everyone come down a little bit early. Doors open at 4:30 pm and it gets pretty
crowded right away. If there are no seats available, come back down at 8 pm
when some seats may come available. November 8th at Fire Station #1.
Police Chief Siem said November 1st is the kick-off for Toys for Town 2025.
Anyone interested in applying to the program, look to our website for guidance
on how to do that. If you are a site to receive gifts for donations, those bags are
expected to arrive the week before, likely Thursday the 30th, and we will be
delivering those.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by
Councilmember Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 pm.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley R Buecksler
City Clerk
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Department: Administration
Subject: Minutes of the November 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Minutes of the November 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting are attached for review
and approval.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the November 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
11.03.25 Council Minutes
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Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2025 Page 1 of 6
City of Farmington
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 3, 2025
The City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 3, 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
Amy Schmidt, City Attorney
4. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by
Councilmember Wilson to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS
6. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
• Nate Ryan, 22390 Cambrian Way, Farmington
• Deb Johnson, 20349 Enright Way, Farmington
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.1 Non-Waiver of Statutory Tort Liability Limits
7.2 Deputy Public Works Director Job Description, Wage, and Authorization to
Hire
7.3 Donation from Happy Harry’s Furniture to the Rambling River Center
7.4 Engagement of LB Carlson for 2025 Financial Audit
7.5 Gambling Exempt Permit Application from Farmington Volleyball Club,
Event Dates January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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7.6 Payment of Claims
7.7 Professional Services Agreement with WSB for Geotechnical Investigation
7.8 Rental Order and Rental Order Terms and Conditions with Satellite Shelters,
Inc.
7.9 Flagstaff Avenue Mill & Overlay – Final Payment and Change Order 1
7.10 Resolution 2025-074 Requesting a Hearing by the Metropolitan Council’s
Land Use Advisory Committee to Consider an Amendment to the 2025
System Statement
7.11 Staff Approvals and Recommendations:
• Appointment of Ryan Roszak to Seasonal Arena Supervisor
Motion was made by Councilmember Lien and seconded by Councilmember
Cordes to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Attorney Schmidt offered her condolences to the Police Department and the
Police Department family, to all Farmington Staff and City Council. Most
importantly, I offer my condolences to Officer Pete’s wife and children, all of
the people who know him and love him. He made a big difference and
touched a lot of lives in very important ways. My heart hurts for everybody who
will feel his loss for some time to come.
Councilmember Lien said what he saw on Saturday night and over the course
of the last few days, it shows what he meant to those of you who knew him well.
The impact was tremendous. When the Burnsville incident happened a few
years ago, I didn’t know what to say then, either. Like all times in my life when I
feel lost, I go and find my Paster and ask, “What do you say in situations like
this? Because, clearly, he has talked in this kind of discomfort more than me to
groups of people and tried to comfort groups. And I said, “Well, how do you
help a whole group of people?” And he said, “Sometimes you don’t. Some
days are just dark, and you let it be dark.” And that stuck with me and that’s
why I seem to have repeated it then and I repeat it now. To those of you who
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knew him well, it’s okay to let the dark days be dark. There is no amount of time
to move out of the dark day. And his legacy and impact continues through all
of you who did know him well, and when the time comes for that next step, you
are uniquely positioned to show people like me who didn’t know him well, what
he brought into the world. I’ve heard a lot of those stories in the last few days
now. Those of you who are like me and want to show that you do care and are
sitting on the sideline like me, I am an introvert. I can’t say I’m the best at hugs
or finding the right words or not making awkward or uncomfortable jokes in
situations like this, but two things I know. First, when someone shows up to a vigil
or a wake or a funeral, regardless of what they say, they don’t do it with bad
intent. They do it because they care. And showing each other grace in these
situations that, if someone makes a faux pas or says something stupid, they had
the right intent. The second one is similar. I like this quote, “Empathy doesn’t
have to look like what others do. People can feel your care, even if you express
it quietly or subtly or just by listening, as long as it’s genuine.” So, I will do my best
to be genuine through all of this.
Councilmember Bernatz said tonight’s roundtable is going to go in two very
different directions so that I can speak first about the levy vote for tomorrow.
From the position that I’m in, it’s not appropriate nor is it my job to tell anyone
how to vote. What I want people to consider is that when they’re voting on a
local school levy, it is worth pausing for a second to realize who is actually
impacted by the choice that you make. If your choice to vote no is because
the District has shown that it mishandles funds or you sincerely think that less
funding is the right direction for future generations, it is your right and it is a
reasonable reason to vote no. However, for residents voting no because you’re
frustrated by City Council or because County taxes are too high, I would
encourage you that this levy vote affects the School District, not those entities.
They are separate. Voting no because you’re not happy with the State
Legislature assumes that one district’s vote will shift statewide policy. And in
reality, it’s unlikely to do that at two. Voting no because your collective tax
impact is higher than you’d prefer directly affects students, as funding for
programs, staff, and services depends on local support. City leaders are held
accountable at City elections. County leaders are held accountable at
County elections. And State Legislatures are held accountable at State
elections. What you don’t do, in my opinion, is punish one entity because you’re
displeased with another. On any given year in Minnesota, 40 – 60% of levies will
either pass or fail. And it’s my experience that the Legislature typically responds
only when there’s a broad coordinated advocacy at a State level, not a single
district’s result. At it’s heart, this is a vote about Farmington’s kids. To support
your children is to support our children, whether that means voting yes or voting
no is up to you and your conscience. But if you are displeased, or upset, or
angry at a different level of elected official, I really want you to pause for a
second and make sure you understand how your choice affects them, our kids,
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and how that’s separating your frustrations between the two, three, or four
different levels that exist. This is a vote for our kids, not a vote against City
Council, County, or State. All of those things happen at different points. That’s
just my encouragement as you’re making decisions coming into tomorrow.
I knew Pete probably a little bit better than some and definitely not as well as
others. I was asked at the vigil if I had any great Pete dirty jokes, but I didn’t
know Pete that well and didn’t get his dirty jokes. I got a little bit of BS’ing around
anytime I’d walk into the schools, and when I heard the news of his passing, the
first thing that popped into my head, for some reason, is his eyes. He had such
kind eyes. And I have learned in the week that has passed that his kindness
didn’t start or stop with his eyes. It was in every interaction that he had at every
level with any person that crossed his path. And, so, I am desperately sad for
his family, for his friends, for the people that were much closer to him than I was,
because I can understand that if my loss feels this strong, theirs is even stronger.
So, my condolences are extended to all of the people that knew Pete so much
better than I did, and I’m sorry. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sorry for all of our loss.
Like his colleagues, Councilmember Cordes said he wants to talk about Pete
Zajac tonight. In the Jewish mourning tradition, there is a saying, “May his or her
memory be a blessing,” and it’s a reminder that those who are gone will always
live on in our memories. But it’s also a call to action. To strive to live in a way to
honor those who have passed. Last week, Farmington High School aired a
memorial segment on their Tiger News broadcast. It was a clip of an interview
with Officer Zajac giving advice to students. In it (and I’m paraphrasing) he
said, “Be good to people. Learn as much as you can, be open to change,
listen, have an open mind, and just be good to people.” And I think the best
way we can honor Officer Zajac’s memory is just to live these out in our daily
lives. To anyone in public safety, anyone listening at home, please ask for help
if you need it. It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help, but a sign of strength.
To Pete, I’m going to miss seeing you at the coffee shop, seeing you at
Farmington football games, talking about our kids, and reminding you that you
were the only Police Officer to stop me for speeding and give me a ticket. To
Pete’s family, his friends, his brothers and sisters wearing the badge, students he
worked with, the staff he worked with, and anyone who had the privilege of
knowing him, I hope his memory may be a blessing to you.
Councilmember Wilson said, in the years that I have had the privilege of serving
the City, I don’t think I can ever think of a time period where we’ve needed the
community more than we do right now. And the community as a whole is
hurting from three tragedies over the past two weeks. The vigil on Saturday was
important for the community. There was a group of about three or four high
students, and one of our speakers kind of alluded a little bit to the closeness of
some of the high school students and middle school kids. They were crying and
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I asked, “Tell me about your memory of Pete. Because, to be honest with you, I
have a general sense of what our SRO does, but I don’t really have a flavor of
what their day-to-day looks like.” I was talking with these students and one of
them said, “I just talked to Pete Tuesday morning and he helped me with
something I was going through and he shared a laugh with me. He was a guy
that gave me a fist bump every day I walked into school.” This is such a
repeated type of comment but, oftentimes, you learn the most about someone
through others. I learned a lot about Pete during that candlelight vigil. Talking
with Kim from FES and talking with others, but those four girls really stood out to
me because they really shared what it was like to have Pete right there when
they walked into school. He was kind of the rock, “There’s Pete!” – he was there
for a laugh, there for a goofy look. And that’s a memory I will take with me. I just
ask anyone listening to pray for our community. We’re hurting. As Jake said, it’s
absolutely okay to say you’re not okay. I know it gets repeated. It’s okay to ask
for a hug. Weakness is definitely a strength. We will persevere but, right now,
we’ve got a big hole in our heart. So, I am praying for his family, our Police
family, our neighboring jurisdictions who, without thinking twice, came to serve
us and help us. We love all you guys and just pray for all of us.
City Administrator Gorski said I don’t have the right words tonight, but Pete
touched so many lives, and it’s just amazing to hear all the great things that he
did. The high school. The City. It wasn’t just the School District he worked with.
He came down to City Hall all the time. Everybody knew him down here – he
popped in all the time, joked around, got to learn about his family. I think we’re
just all in shock still. Like I said, I don’t have the right words but, with that, I just
want to let people know that City Hall will be closed in honor of Pete and to
allow Staff to attend the services. So, City Hall will be closed on Thursday ,
November 6th, starting at Noon. His visitation will be November 6th from 3 – 8 pm
at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hastings, and the funeral service will be on
Friday, November 7th, at 10 am. City Hall will be closed on Friday, as well. It will
be live streamed for people to view online.
Mayor Hoyt said he had intended to try and keep it light. Just personally, as a
suicide loss survivor, this hits especially close to home and, taking nothing away
from the other loss in our community over the last couple weeks, this one hits
extremely close. The relationship we have with our First Responders, specifically
our Police Department, personal relationship with Pete, the work that we’ve
done, specifically through the school, Toys for Town, the occasional cigars in
passing and the mostly inappropriate jokes when we see each other. I was 19
when I lost my Dad. And one of the first things I thought about when I was
notified of Pete’s passing was the kids. His kids and our kids in the District, and
how it took me the better part of a decade to put myself back together, and I
was 19. I can’t even imagine what all of our kiddos and, specifically, Pete and
Laura’s are going to go through in the weeks and months and years to come.
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Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2025 Page 6 of 6
Yes, our hearts will be with them. Yes, we will be there. Yes, we will do all of the
things necessary. But I would be remiss if I also didn’t say that it takes a loss for
us to collectively grasp the impact of not only the job that our First Responders
do and the weight that they carry every single day, but also the importance of
mental health, mental health awareness, suicide awareness, across society.
And in all of the opportunities I have had to speak with groups over the last two
and a half decades, from kids as young as ten, to teenagers, to high schoolers,
to young adults, to all ages. I’m completely miffed at how we continue to have
a reluctance to have the real conversations, and we do have to normalize
mental health. We do have to have the hard conversations. We have to have
them openly. We have to have them in public as necessary, and we have to
have them without reservation. Because I’m always going to get one of two
phone calls. I’m either going to get the phone call that you’re struggling, or I’m
going to get the phone call that happens after the fact. I’m always going to
get a phone call. And I will always choose the first one in every scenario. And I
beg of you, everyone, to what degree you’re struggling, whether you have a
big circle or you have a small circle, whether you’re working with someone
professionally or not, we all go through stuff. And the stuff gets heavy, and it
gets deep, and it gets dark. And those in proximity to those that are dealing
with struggles, sometimes it’s not the words, sometimes it’s not waiting for the
phone call, sometimes you just have to go to that person. When something is
off, as insignificant as it may seem at the time, just go. Be a disruptor. When
there’s silence, when you haven’t talked to someone, something doesn’t seem
right, just go. Because the alternative is not what anybody wants. And I can’t
say that loud enough and I can’t say that often enough. Please help anyone
and everyone you can. When you see them struggling in their times of need,
please just go. Please.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by
Councilmember Lien to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 pm.
Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley R Buecksler
City Clerk
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Department: Administration
Subject: Resolution Designating Precincts and Polling Locations for 2026
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
A resolution designating Farmington's precincts and polling locations for 2026.
DISCUSSION:
During the remodel and construction at the Rambling River Center last year, this site was
unavailable to host Precinct 1 for the 2024 November General Election. With construction
complete, Precinct 1 has moved back to the Rambling River Center for 2026 and future
elections.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 2025-079 Designating Precincts and Polling Places for 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025-079 Designating Precincts and Polling Places for 2026
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-079
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PRECINCTS
AND POLLING PLACES FOR 2026
WHEREAS, due to construction impacts at the Rambling River Center during the 2024
elections, Precinct 1 was temporarily moved to Homestead Community Church at 344 Third Street
in Farmington by Resolution 2024-74; and
WHEREAS, with the completion of construction at the Rambling River Center, the polling
location for Precinct 1 has moved back to the Rambling River Center at 325 Oak Street in
Farmington.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Farmington Mayor and City Council
hereby re-establish the following polling locations:
Precinct 1 Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St, Farmington
Precinct 2 Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave, Farmington
Precinct 3 Maintenance Facility, 19650 Municipal Dr, Farmington
Precinct 4 Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Rd, Farmington
Precinct 5 Bible Baptist Church, 19700 Akin Rd, Farmington
Precinct 6 Farmington City Hall, 430 Third St, Farmington
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 17th day of November
2025.
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________
Joshua Hoyt, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
Department: Administration
Subject: Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Faribault Commandery No. 8, Knights
Templar, for December 12, 2025
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The Faribault Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar, are holding their Christmas event on
December 12, 2025 and have applied for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License.
DISCUSSION:
The Faribault Commandery No. 8, Knights Templar, have submitted an application for a
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for their Christmas event on December 12, 2025 at 326
Third Street in Farmington. The event will be held inside the lodge.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Faribault Commandery No. 8,
Knights Templar, for an event to be held on December 12, 2025 at 326 Third Street,
Farmington.
ATTACHMENTS:
Temp On Sale, Farmington Commandery 12.12.25
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Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Alcohol and GamblingEnforcement Division
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101
651-201-7507 TTY 651-282-6555
APPLICATIONANDPERMITFOR A 1 DAY
TO 4 DAYTEMPORARYON-SALELIQUORLICENSE
Name of organization Date of organization Tax exempt number
OrganizationAddress(No POBoxes)City State Zip Code
Nameof person making application Business phone Home phone
Date(s) of event Type of organization Microdistillery Small Brewer
Club Charitable Religious Othernon-profit
Organization officer's name City State Zip Code
Organization officer's name City State Zip Code
Organization officer's name City State ZipCode
Locationwherepermitwillbeused. Ifanoutdoorarea,describe.
If the applicant will contract for intoxicating liquor service give the name and address of the liquor license providing the service.
If the applicant will carry liquor liability insurance please provide the carrier's name and amount of coverage.
APPROVAL
APPLICATION MUST BE APPROVED BY CITY OR COUNTY BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ALCOHOL AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT
City or County approving the license Date Approved
Fee Amount Permit Date
Eventinconjunctionwith a communityfestival Yes No
City or County E-mail Address
Current population of city
Please Print Name of City Clerk or County Official Signature City Clerk or County Official
CLERKS NOTICE:Submit this formtoAlcoholandGamblingEnforcement Division30days priortoevent
NoTempApplicationsfaxedormailed. Onlyemailed.
ONE SUBMISSION PER EMAIL, APPLICATION ONLY.
PLEASEPROVIDE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS FORTHECITY/COUNTY ASALL TEMPORARY
PERMIT APPROVALS WILL BE SENT BACK VIA EMAIL.E-MAIL THE APPLICATION SIGNED BY
CITY/COUNTY TO AGE.TEMPORARYAPPLICATION@STATE.MN.US
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Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
December 12, 2025
SBuecksler@FarmingtonMN.gov
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Department: Finance
Subject: Payment of Claims
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Minnesota Statutes require that all claims for payment be presented to the City Council for
review and approval.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council has established a process to review and approve claims for payment at
each regular meeting. The list of claims for the period of 10/29/2025 to 11/10/2025 is being
presented for consideration, ensuring compliance with State law and maintaining proper
financial oversight.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The claims paid will reduce the available budget for the accounts listed in the detailed
report provided to the Council.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve payment of claims.
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Summary Payment of Claims 11-17-2025
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CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL 10/29/2025-11/10/2025
CHECK PAYMENTS 637,805.69$
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 553,667.21$
TOTAL 1,191,472.90$
The City Council receives a detail list of claims paid that is available to
the public upon request.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
SUMMARY PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
November 17, 2025
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: David Chanski, Asst City Admin/HR Director
Department: HR
Subject: Staff Approvals & Recommendations
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Staff recommends the following:
Rehire of Bobby Cammack, Mason Eby, Ava Goodrich, Dylan Kaiser, Lauren Lansing,
Debra Lyons, Grace Simon, Josilyn Tooley, Maya Tracey, and Jillian Van Dorn as
Seasonal Warming House Attendants.
Rehire of Lauren Flemming as Seasonal Warming House Supervisor.
DISCUSSION:
Winter seasonal hiring is in progress and will continue through the end of the year.
8 full-time candidates are currently in the hiring process (3 Firefighters, 3 Fire Captains,
Deputy Fire Chief, and Human Resources Manager). Staff is aiming to present all 8
candidates to the City Council for hire no later than the December 15 City Council
Meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT:
All recommended seasonal hires are included in the 2025 Budget.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval for the rehire of Bobby Cammack, Mason Eby, Ava Goodrich, Dylan Kaiser,
Lauren Lansing, Debra Lyons, Grace Simon, Josilyn Tolley, Maya Tracey, and Jillian Van
Dorn as Seasonal Warming House Attendants, and Lauren Flemming as Seasonal Warming
House Supervisor.
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Donation from Michelle Bade to the Rambling River Center
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Michelle Bade recently gave a donation to the Rambling River Center (RRC).
DISCUSSION:
Michelle Bade won $100 from the RRC and Farmington Rotary raffle. Instead of taking the
prize money, she donated the $100 back to the RRC. The donated money will be placed in
the building future for used be either so it Fund, Improvement Capital RRC may
improvements and/or to purchase new equipment or furniture.
Staff will communicate the City’s appreciation on behalf of the City Council to Michelle
Bade for this generous donation.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 2025-080 Accepting a Donation of $100 from Michelle Bade to the
Rambling River Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025-080 Accepting $100 from Michelle Bade
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-080
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
A DONATION OF $100 FROM MICHELLE BADE
TO THE RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is generally authorized to accept donations of real
and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens
and is specifically authorized to accept gifts, as allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute to the City:
Michelle Bade has donated $100 to the Rambling River Center; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Hoyt and the Farmington City
Council hereby accept with gratitude the generous donation of $100 from Michelle Bade to the
Rambling River Center.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 17th day of November
2025.
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________
Joshua Hoyt, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Donation from Nancy Bohn to the Rambling River Center
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Nancy Bohn recently gave a donation to the Rambling River Center.
DISCUSSION:
Nancy Bohn recently made a very generous donation of $500 to the Rambling River
Center. The donated money will be placed in the Rambling River Center’s Capital
Improvement Fund, so it may either be used for future building improvements at the
Rambling River Center or to purchase new equipment and/or furniture.
Staff will express the City’s appreciation on behalf of the City Council to Nancy Bohn for
this generous donation.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 2025-077 Accepting the Donation of $500 from Nancy Bohn to the
Rambling River Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025-077 Accepting $500 from Nancy Bohn
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-077
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
A DONATION OF $500 FROM NANCY BOHN
TO THE RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is generally authorized to accept donations of real
and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens
and is specifically authorized to accept gifts, as allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute to the City:
Nancy Bohn has donated $500 to the Rambling River Center; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to accept this donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Hoyt and the Farmington City
Council hereby accept with gratitude the generous donation of $500 from Nancy Bohn to the
Rambling River Center.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 17th day of November
2025.
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________
Joshua Hoyt, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Department: Community Development
Subject: Resolution 2025-078 Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement Within the
Parkview Ponds Plat
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Farmington is requesting the vacation of a drainage and utility easement from
an legally is property subject The development. Ponds Parkview the within Outlot
described as Outlot H PARKVIEW PONDS and is located at the intersection of Embers
Avenue and 198th Street W (see attached site aerial map). The address that will be
assigned to the parcel upon final platting will be 19797 Embers Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The City is in the process of replatting the parcel of land legally described as Outlot H
PARKVIEW PONDS into a single buildable residential lot. The City’s intent upon this replat is
to have the property appraised in preparation for it to be sold. With the anticipated
conversion of the parcel from an outlot to a buildable lot, a certain drainage and utility
easement must be vacated. The subject easement to be vacated is a blanket drainage
and utility easement that covers the entirety of Outlot H PARKVIEW PONDS (see Exhibit “A”
of attached resolution). New drainage and utility easements will be dedicated with the
proposed replat (Parkview Ponds Second Addition).
Per State Statute §412.851, the City Council must conduct a public hearing regarding the
proposed vacation after published notice of said vacation.
ACTION REQUESTED:
After any public comment is taken, close the public hearing regarding the vacation of the
drainage and utility easement and adopt Resolution 2025-078 Vacating Existing Drainage
and Utility Easement Parkview Ponds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Site aerial2
2025-078 Vacation ResolutionOutlot H PVP
Exhibit A
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-078
VACATING A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN
THE PARKVIEW PONDS PLAT
WHEREAS, a drainage and utility easement needs to be vacated from Outlot H as
dedicated on the Parkview Ponds plat; and
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is the fee owner of Outlot H Parkview Ponds and is
requesting to vacate the drainage and utility easement as described and depicted on the attached
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City of Farmington is pursuing the final platting of Outlot H into a
buildable lot; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.851, the Farmington City Council has
conducted a public hearing which was held on November 17, 2025 to consider the vacation of the
drainage and utility easement after proper publication and notification, at which time public
comment was heard thereon; and
WHEREAS, it appears that it is in the public interest to vacate the drainage and utility
easement as depicted and described in Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Farmington Mayor and City Council
hereby:
1. Vacate the drainage and utility easement depicted and legally described on Exhibit
A.
2. The City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the
County Auditor and County Recorder in and for Dakota County, Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 17th day of November
2025.
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________
Joshua Hoyt, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor, Councilmembers and City Administrator
From: Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
Department: Community Development
Subject: Resolution 2025-081 Approving and Authorizing the Signing of Final Plat
Parkview Ponds Second Addition
Meeting: Regular Council - Nov 17 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Farmington is seeking approval of the Parkview Ponds Second Addition Final
Plat. The plat consists of the conversion of an outlot into a single buildable residential lot.
The subject property is located at the intersection of Embers Avenue and 198th Street W in
the Parkview Ponds neighborhood (see attached aerial).
DISCUSSION:
This property was platted as Outlot H with the Parkview Ponds subdivision in 2005. At the
time of the final plat for the Parkview Ponds subdivision, the City Council requested that the
developer prepare for a potential future road connection from 198th Street to Akin Road.
This requirement was shown with the platting of Outlots H and G of the Parkview Ponds
plat. The City Council did indicate at that time that, upon build-out of the Parkview Ponds
development, Outlot H may be converted to a standard residential lot if it's determined
that is alignment Street 198th the along not Akin to connection roadway a Road
warranted. Staff has determined that the connection is not warranted based on current
traffic patterns.
The attached Parkview Ponds Second Addition plat converts Outlot H to a single buildable
residential lot. The lot (Lot 1, Block 1 Parkview Ponds Second Addition) is 11,783 square feet
in size with a lot width of approximately 85 feet, meeting the minimum lot size and width
requirements feet, 75 and feet square 10,000 zoning which district R-1 the in are
respectively. The City's intent upon this replat is to have the property appraised in
preparation to be sold. A buyer for the property has not yet been identified.
Outlot H was platted with a blanket drainage and utility easement that must be vacated.
A public hearing has been scheduled for this vacation for the November 17th City Council
meeting. Standard drainage and utility easements (10 foot wide along the front and rear
property lines and 5 foot wide along the side lot lines) will be dedicated on the lot with the
Second Addition plat.
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As shown on the attached survey, there is an existing 10-foot-wide bituminous trail near the
southern end of the lot that extends from Embers Avenue westerly into the Farmington
Preserve Park, which is adjacent to the west. The trail will remain on this lot, and a separate
trail easement will be required to cover the trail section and will have to be executed and
recorded at time of closing for the dale of the lot.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed the final plat at its November 12, 2025 regular meeting
and voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Parkview Ponds Second Addition final plat.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 2025-081 Approving and Authorizing the Signing of Final Plat Parkview
Ponds Second Addition, contingent upon the following:
1. The vacation of the blanket drainage and utility easement on the property legally
described as Outlot H, Parkview Ponds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Res 2025-081 Parkview Ponds Second Add Final Plat Resolution
Site aerial2
Parkview Ponds Second Addition Final Plat
SURVEY-Model
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
SIGNING OF FINAL PLAT
PARKVIEW PONDS SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the final plat for Parkview Ponds Second Addition is now before the City Council
for review and approval; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Planning Commission was held for the preliminary plat on
October 12, 2004 after notice of the same was published in the official newspaper of the City and proper
notice sent to surrounding owners; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the final plat on November 12, 2025 and
recommended approval of the final plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the final plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has rendered an opinion that the proposed plat can be feasibly
served by municipal services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the final plat for Parkview Ponds Second Addition
be approved and that the requisite signatures are authorized to be affixed to the final plat subject to the
following contingencies:
1. The vacation of the blanket drainage and utility easement on the property legally described
as Outlot H, Parkview Ponds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this 17th day of November 2025.
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________
Joshua Hoyt, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
This plat was approved by the City Council of Farmington, Minnesota, this _________ day of _____________________, 20_____, and hereby
certifies compliance with all requirements as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.03, Subd. 2.
By:_______________________________
Mayor
COUNTY SURVEYOR, COUNTY OF DAKOTA, STATE OF MINNESOTA
I hereby certify that in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.021, Subd. 11, this plat has been reviewed and approved this
_________ day of _____________________, 20_____ .
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Todd B. Tollefson
Dakota County Surveyor
DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY TAXATION AND RECORDS, COUNTY OF DAKOTA, STATE OF MINNESOTA
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.021, Subd. 9, taxes payable in the year 20_____ on the land hereinbefore described have been
paid. Also, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 272.12, there are no delinquent taxes and transfer entered this _________ day of
_____________________, 20_____.
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Amy A. Koethe, Director Department of Property Taxation and Records
COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF DAKOTA, STATE OF MINNESOTA
I hereby certify that this plat of PARKVIEW PONDS SECOND ADDITON was filed in the office of the County Recorder for public record on this
_________ day of _____________________, 20_____ , at ___ o'clock ___.M. and was duly filed in Book___________________ of Plats,
Page___________________ , as Document Number ___________________ .
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Amy A. Koethe, County Recorder
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, owner of
the following described property:
Outlot H, PARKVIEW PONDS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Has caused the same to be surveyed and platted as PARKVIEW PONDS SECOND ADDITION and does hereby dedicate to
the public for public use the drainage and utility easements as created by this plat.
In witness whereof said City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, has caused these presents to be signed by
its proper officers this _________ day of _____________________, 20_____.
Signed: City of Farmington
________________________________________, Mayor _________________________________________, City Clerk
Joshua Hoyt Shirley R. Buecksler
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ____________________
This instrument was acknowledged before me this ______________ day of _____________________, 20______, by Joshua
Hoyt, Mayor, and Shirley R. Buecksler, City Clerk of the City of Farmington, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of
the corporation.
________________________________________________
Signature
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Printed Name
Notary Public, ____________________ County, Minnesota
My Commission Expires __________________________
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
I, Daniel Ekrem, do hereby certify that this plat was prepared prepared by me or under my direct supervision; that I am a duly
Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota; that this plat is a correct representation of the boundary survey; that all
mathematical data and labels are correctly designated on this plat; that all monuments depicted on the plat have been, or will be
correctly set within one year; that all water boundaries and wet lands, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01, Subd. 3, as
of the date of the this certificate are shown and labeled on this plat; and all public ways are shown and labeled on this plat.
Dated this ________ day of _________________, 20_______.
____________________________________
Daniel Ekrem, Licensed Land Surveyor
Minnesota License No. 57366
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF _____________________
This Surveyor's Certificate was acknowledged before me this ______________ day of _____________________, 20______, by Daniel
Ekrem, Licensed Land Surveyor.
________________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________________
Printed Name
Notary Public, ____________________ County, Minnesota
My Commission Expires __________________________
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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF FARMINGTON, STATE OF MINNESOTA
Approved by the planning commission of the City of Farmington, Minnesota at a regular meeting thereof on the _________ day of
_____________________, 20_____ .
Planning Commission, City of Farmington, Minnesota
By:_______________________________
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