HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.06.26 Work Session MinutesCity of Farmington
City Council Work Session Minutes
Monday, April 6, 2026
The City Council met in a work session on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Farmington
City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 5 pm.
Members Present: Mayor Nick Lien
Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes,
and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator
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
2. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by
Councilmember Bernatz to approve the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember
Cordes to close the meeting at 5:04 pm to consider whether to develop or
consider offers or counteroffers for the sale or purchase of real property in the City
of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-77000-31-023 & 14-77000-31-
010), Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c)(3).
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Closed Session to Consider Whether to Develop or Consider Offers or
Counteroffers for the Sale or Purchase of the Real Property in the City
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of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-77000-31-023 & 14-
77000-31-010), Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05,
Subdivision 3(c) (3).
Director Powell presented. Discussion ensued, with City Council
direction provided to Staff.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember
Cordes to re -open the meeting at 5:25 pm.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember
Cordes to close the meeting at 5:25 pm to consider whether to develop or
consider offers or counteroffers for the sale or purchase of real property in the City
of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-56801-01-010), pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c)(3).
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
Roll call was repeated with the following Council and Staff members present:
Members Present: Mayor Nick Lien
Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes,
and Steve Wilson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator
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
3.2 Closed Session to Consider Whether to Develop or Consider Offers or
Counteroffers for the Sale or Purchase of the Real Property in the City
of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota (PID: 14-56801-01-010),
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(c) (3).
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Director Kuennen presented. Discussion ensued, with City Council
direction provided to Staff.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember
Cordes to re -open the meeting at 5:46 pm.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE
Councilmember Bernatz stated that she attended the Airport Air Lake
Airport Meeting.
Councilmember Wilson stated that he and Councilmember Cordes
attended the Fire Relief Board Meeting.
5. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
City Administrator Gorski mentioned that Tract sent a letter releasing Staff
from the NDA (non -disclosure agreement) signed in 2023. She will be
reporting the letter during City Council roundtable.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by
Councilmember Bernatz to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 pm.
Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk
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