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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.17.26 Council MinutesRegular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026 Page 1 of 4 City of Farmington Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, August 17, 2026 The City Council met in regular session on Monday August 17 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 Lien Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Jake Cordes, Steve Wilson, and Phil Windschitl Members Absent: None Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator Amy Schmidt, City Attorney Jeremiah Baumann, Communications & Public Affairs Manager Deanna Kuennen, Economic & Community Development Director Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Nate Siem, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director Melissa Geis, City Clerk 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Cordes and seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS / COMMENDATIONS 6. CONSENT AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026 Page 2 of 4 6.1 Minutes of the August 3, 2026 City Council Work Session 6.2 Minutes of the August 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 6.3 Payment of Claims 6.4 Accept Bids and Award Contract for the Jim Bell Park and Preserve Trail Project and Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Engineering and Construction 6.5 Industrial Park Ditch Cleaning – Change Order 1 and Final Payment 6.6 Receive Quotes and Award a Contract for the 2026 Fall Ash Tree & Stump Removal 6.7 Staff Approvals and Recommendations 6.8 Receive Bids and Award a Contract for 2026 Mill & Overlay Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Windschitl to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT 9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.1 Construction Manage at Risk Selection – Police Department Expansion and Remodel Project Chief Siem presented the request for Construction Manager at Risk Selection for the Police Department Expansion and Remodel Motion by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Bernatz to approve Staff to begin contract negotiations with Kraus-Anderson for Construction Manager at Risk services for the Police Department Expansion and Remodel Project. 12. CITIZENS COMMENTS / RESPONSES TO COMMENTS The following citizen(s) addressed the Council:  Paul Putt, Farmington  Nancy Aarestad, Castle Rock Township  Nate Ryan, Farmington Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026 Page 3 of 4 13. CITY COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Cordes wished teachers, families and students well as school starts to ramp up in next few weeks. Councilmember Wilson spoke about the Dakota County Fair and thanked the Police and Fire Department and neighboring jurisdictions for being there. City Clerk Geis thanked Election Judges and Staff for their efforts making Election Day a success. She also thanked The Church of St. Michael, Farmington Lutheran Church and Bible Baptist Church for opening their doors and allowing them to be used as precincts. Assistant City Administrator Chanski spoke about Election Day and thanked City Clerk Geis and the Election Judges for their efforts. He shared Absentee Voting will be starting 46 days before the General Election on Friday, September 18th. Director Kuennen thanked Council for the robust conversation they had at the monthly Economic Development Authority meeting earlier this evening. Director Powell stated they have a City-Wide Speed Limit study and policy development underway. It is open to residents’ comments for the next month or so and can be found on the City’s website. Director Omlid shared the last Music in the Park is next Wednesday, August 26 th, at 7 pm in Rambling River Park, Feeling Minnesota will be performing. She thanked the sponsors; Castle Rock Bank, Farmington Youth Hockey Association, Hobo, The Legacy of Farmington, VFW Post 7662 and Marschall Lines. Director Sommerland shared resident’s delinquent Utility Bills will be certified to property taxes; they will begin the process in the next month. Chief Siem thanked Council for approving appointment of Jonathan Meadens as Police Officer. He congratulated CSO Christina Calderon on her new position in Duluth Police Department. He then shared that they are hosting Open Houses on September 19th and September 22nd, for the Police Department Remodel and Expansion. Mayor Lien responded regarding the contaminants that may have been found on Golf Course, it would be due to the rigorous standards for industrial development.