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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.08.26 Work Session Minutes Page 1 of 4 Work Session Minutes of September 8, 2026 City of Farmington City Council Work Session Minutes Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lien called the meeting to order at 5:10 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Lien Councilmembers Holly Bernatz, Cordes, Steve Wilson and Phil Windschitl Members Absent: None Staff Present: Lynn Gorski, City Administrator David Chanski, Assistant City Administrator Jeremiah Baumann, Communications & Public Affairs Manager Deanna Kuennen, Economic & Community Development Director Kim Sommerland, Finance Director Matt Price, Fire Chief Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Nate Siem, Police Chief John Powell, Public Works Director/City Engineer Melissa Geis, City Clerk Others Present: David Pritzlaff, Resident 3. APPROVE AGENDA Motion was made by Councilmember Bernatz and seconded by Councilmember Cordes to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion carried: 5 ayes / 0 nays Page 2 of 4 Work Session Minutes of September 8, 2026 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1 2027 Preliminary Budget Development City Administrator Gorski welcomed everyone and stated they are looking for discussion after the budget presentation. Director Sommerland presented the proposed 2027 Budget and Tax Levy. Key Investments Proposed-  Organizational Capacity  Maintain current service levels  Implement compensation & classification study  Conduct organizational space needs assessment Page 3 of 4 Work Session Minutes of September 8, 2026  Public Safety Investments  Add public safety personnel  Replace protective ballistic plates and weapons  Facilities  Replace roof at Central Maintenance Facility  Complete major Ice Arena repair  Replace condensing units and furnaces at Fire Station 2  Infrastructure  Improve trails  Continue street reconstruction and pavement maintenance  Complete park improvements Data Driven Decisions used to guide Staff-  Facility Condition Assessment  Financial Management Plan  Parks Master Plan  Space Needs Study  Compensation and Classification Study  Fleet Ratings  Utility Rate Study  Pavement Condition Index Discussion focused on:  Trail maintenance/grant dollars  Owning vs. Leasing vehicles using Public Safety Aid  Capital Improvement Projects  Staffing needs with PMFLA  Alternative funding sources  Stabilizing levy and long-term funding  Strategic movement of funds to not add to levy (EDA Funding/EAB Funding/Solid Waste Funds remaining)  Updates to fiscal disparities 5. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE UPDATE