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City Council Work Session Minutes
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at
Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Members Present: Acting Mayor Nick Lien
Councilmembers Holly Bernatz and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: Councilmember Jake Cordes
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator/HR Director
Amy Schmidt, City Attorney
Deanna Kuennen, Economic & Community
Development Director
Kim Sommerland, Finance Director
Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Nate Siem, Police Chief
John Powell, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk
2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by
Councilmember Bernatz to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 3 ayes / 0 nays
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Public Comment Procedures and Meeting Decorum Expectations
Discussion focused on:
• Time Limits and Clock Procedures
• Expectations of Speakers
• Expectations of Audience Members
• Procedures in the Event of Disruption
• Location of Citizen Comments within the Agenda
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Following discussion, the City Council provided the following direction
for Staff:
• Move the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting to begin just
before City Council Roundtable (from Item #6 to Item #12 on
the agenda).
• City Council By-Laws and Policies need to be updated with this
change.
• Continue using the clock timer and shut off the microphone at
the podium after five minutes.
• If the meeting becomes disorderly and does not de-escalate:
o City Council will motion to recess.
o Both City Council and Staff exit the back and move to the
meeting rooms. No business will be discussed.
o Police Chief and City Administrator will stay in the Council
Chambers to monitor and will let the City Council know
when to return.
4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE
5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by
Councilmember Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 pm.
Motion carried: 3 ayes / 0 nays
R pectfully submitted,
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