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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.20.26 Council MinutesRegular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 1 of 7 City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 20, 2026 The City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Lien led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Nicholas 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 Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator Josh Lawrenz, Building Official Broc Haskamp, Building Inspector Sean Majewski, Building Inspector Tony Wippler, Planning Manager Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Matt Price, Fire Chief Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Jeremy Pire, Parks & Facilities Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor Emilee Shearer, Recreation Supervisor Nate Siem, Police Chief Matt Hendrickson, Police Sergeant Keaton Reuben, Police Sergeant Kelly Huntington, Police Officer Tyler Wood, Police Officer John Powell, Public Works Director Melissa Geis, City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 2 of 7 Also Present: Kevin Arrow, Senior Vice President Land Development, Tract John Belkin, General Counsel for Tract Jake Steen, Larkin Hoffman 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 5.1 Appointment of Phil Windschitl as City Councilmember and Oath of Office Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to appoint Phil Windschitl as City Councilmember to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term, beginning April 20, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 0 nays The City Clerk provided the Oath of Office for Councilmember Phil Windschitl. 5.2 Swearing in Police Department Personnel Police Chief Siem presented the following personnel and administered the Oath of Office for:  Police Officers Tyler Wood and Kelly Huntington  Police Sergeants Matt Hendrickson and Keaton Reuben 5.3 Association of Minnesota Building Officials – 2025 Building Department of the Year Award City Council recognized the Building Inspections Department for their outstanding work and their 2025 Building Department of the Year Award from the Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 3 of 7 5.4 Recognition of Retiring Employees City Council recognized Accounts Payable Technician Shelley Beard, City Clerk Shirley Buecksler, and Payroll Specialist Patty Ridley on their upcoming retirements. 5.5 Parks and Recreation Department’s 2025 Annual Report Director Omlid, Parks & Facilities Supervisor Pire, Recreation Supervisor Shearer, and Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck presented the Parks and Recreation Department’s 2025 annual report for Council. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 Minutes of the April 6, 2026 City Council Work Session 6.2 Minutes of the April 6, 2026 Special Council Work Session 6.3 Minutes of the April 6, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 6.4 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Farmington Lions Club September 3, 2026 6.5 2025 Investment Portfolio Overview 6.6 Final 2025 Interfund Transfers 6.7 Payment of Claims 6.8 Updated Authorization of Employee Credit Card Use 6.9 Accounting Specialist Job Description 6.10 Assistant Finance Director Job Description 6.11 Staff Approvals and Recommendations 6.12 Agreement with Wayzata Results for Race Result Timing Services 6.13 Donation from Amcon to the Rambling River Center 6.14 Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for the 1 st Street MSA Improvements Preliminary Design 6.15 Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for the 2027 Street Improvements Preliminary Design 6.16 Professional Services Agreement with Hill Incorporated for the 220 th Street Improvements Final Design and Bidding 6.17 Professional Services Agreement with WSB, LLC for the Willow Street MSA Improvements Construction Services 6.18 Receive Bids and Award a Contract for the Willow Street MSA Improvements 6.19 Resolution 2026-033 Revising the Municipal State Aid Street System Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 4 of 7 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT 9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 Resolution 2026-035 Approving Final Plats – Farmington Technology Park 1 st and 2nd Additions Resolution 2026-036 Approving an Extension for the Recording of Farmington Technology Park 2nd Addition Final Plat with Dakota County; and Resolution 2026-037 Approving the Development Contract – Farmington Technology Park 1st Addition; and Resolution 2026-038 Approving the Development Contract – Farmington Technology Park 2nd Addition Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to adopt Resolution 2026-035 Approving Final Plats – Farmington Technology Park 1st and 2nd Additions. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 1 nays Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to adopt Resolution 2026-036 Approving one (1) year extension until April 20, 2027 for the Recording of Farmington Technology Park 2nd Addition Final Plat with Dakota County. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 1 nays Motion was made by Councilmember Windschitl and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to adopt Resolution 2026-037 Approving the Development Contract – Farmington Technology Park 1 st Addition. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 1 nays Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to adopt Resolution 2026-038 Approving the Development Contract – Farmington Technology Park 2 nd Addition. Motion carried: 4 ayes / 1 nays 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 5 of 7 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.1 Downtown Parking Plan (15-minute “Quick Stop Spots”) Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve the Downtown Parking Plan and authorize installation of signs. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 12. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS The following citizen(s) addressed the Council:  Terrie Pearson, Castle Rock Township  David Marsh, Farmington  Nickita Klochan, Farmington  Esther Varga, Castle Rock Township  Braden Shensel, Castle Rock Township  Mo Fashami, Castle Rock Township  Jim Sloan, Farmington  Kathy Perregrino, Farmington  Margaret Sullivan, Minneapolis  Zach Clausen, Rosemount  David Pritlzlaff, Farmington  Kevin Pranis, St. Paul  Citizen (no name given), Farmington  Bob Richardson, Farmington  Brian Dawson, Rosemount  Ken Chensul Castle Rock Township  Citizen (no name given), Farmington  Nate Ryan, Farmington  Nancy Aarestad, Castle Rock Township  Cathy Johsnon, Castle Rock Township  Doug Sonnek, Farmington 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Windschitl said he looks forward to working with everyone. Councilmember Bernatz thanked Councilmember Windschitl for serving. She shared that FHS Theater is putting on the musical Mean Girls starting Friday, April 24th going through May 2nd. Councilmember Cordes thanked Councilmember Windschitl for stepping up to serve. He then congratulated City Clerk Geis on completing her first meeting. Councilmember Wilson also welcomed City Clerk Geis. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Page 6 of 7 City Administrator Gorski thanked Councilmember Windschitl and City Clerk Geis for being here. She gave a huge thank you to Shelley Beard, Shirley Buecksler, and Patty Ridley and shared how they impacted the staff. She then congratulated and thanked the Police Sergeants and Officers on their swearing in, and looks forward to the upcoming Firefighters being sworn in. City Clerk Geis also congratulated Shelley, Shirley and Patty on their retirement. Assistant City Administrator David Chanski discussed that Human Resource Manager Sam Hazelrigg put together the Annual League of Minnesota City’s benefit and salary survey response, and they realized how much expertise the City of Farmington staff has. Including but not limited to:  Certified Parks and Recreation professionals  Certified tree inspectors  Certified playground inspectors  Certified Human Resource Professionals  Multiple Licensed Building Inspectors and Building Official  Licensed boiler operators  Licensed pesticide applicators  Economic Development professionals  Public Works with multiple Minnesota Department of Transportation certificates  Multiple Staff serve on boards at various professional organizations He then recognized Jeremy Pire, Ted Novak, Robert Plissken, and Greg Lawrence for all their facility work. Director Kuennen thanked the three retirees. She shared that the EDA approved a Microgrant Program, which will be a matching grant program up to $10,000 for our businesses in the community. There will be more information available on the City website and various social media avenues. Director Powell discussed awarding the contract for Willow Street improvements, MSA improvements. Acknowledged the start of the feasibility study for 2027 MSA improvements for First Street, from Ash Street up to Spruce Street. and the feasibility study for 2027 Street improvements which are Seventh Street and Beech Street. Bids will be opening next week for 2026 street improvements, which is Second Street. Thanked council for their support to improve our roadway systems. Director Omlid congratulated Shelley, Shirley and Patty on their retirement.