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Farmington officials take a fresh look at Vermillion River Crossings
Farmington city planner Lee Smick knows how much things can change in eight years. That’s why she wants to know if the pre-existing plans for the Vermillion River Crossings commercial development are still good.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington city planner Lee Smick knows how much things can change in eight years. That’s why she wants to know if the pre-existing plans for the Vermillion River Crossings commercial development are still good.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington residents will save on recycling
Talk about a win-win situation. On Monday, the Farmington City Council approved a new six-year contract with the city’s recycling provider, Dick’s Sanitation. The deal will mean quite a few benefits to the city and residents — not to mention, the environment.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Talk about a win-win situation. On Monday, the Farmington City Council approved a new six-year contract with the city’s recycling provider, Dick’s Sanitation. The deal will mean quite a few benefits to the city and residents — not to mention, the environment.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Mayor Larson sees a big year ahead for Farmington
He’s said it before, and Farmington mayor Todd Larson will likely say it again: development of the Vermillion River Crossing retail space is one of his top priorities for the community’s near future.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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He’s said it before, and Farmington mayor Todd Larson will likely say it again: development of the Vermillion River Crossing retail space is one of his top priorities for the community’s near future.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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A road map for Farmington’s future
After several weeks of discussion, the Farmington City Council has come up with a set of goals for the next five years for city staff and the community. Council members have met with city staff since the beginning of the year to come up with the goals.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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After several weeks of discussion, the Farmington City Council has come up with a set of goals for the next five years for city staff and the community. Council members have met with city staff since the beginning of the year to come up with the goals.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Good news for Farmington in the State of the City
Farmington mayor Todd Larson is excited to give his annual State of the City address next week. He’s got some good news to share this year. Larson and city administrator David McKnight are still tweaking the annual report, Larson said, but what’s in it so far are things Larson is ready to share.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington mayor Todd Larson is excited to give his annual State of the City address next week. He’s got some good news to share this year. Larson and city administrator David McKnight are still tweaking the annual report, Larson said, but what’s in it so far are things Larson is ready to share.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Editorial: Good news in State of the City
It’s State of the City season in Farmington and Rosemount. Rosemount mayor Bill Droste was scheduled to give his annual address Wednesday morning, right about the time this issue was going to print. Farmington Mayor Todd Larson will give his next Wednesday.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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It’s State of the City season in Farmington and Rosemount. Rosemount mayor Bill Droste was scheduled to give his annual address Wednesday morning, right about the time this issue was going to print. Farmington Mayor Todd Larson will give his next Wednesday.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Farmington council starts laying out goals
Sometimes, you just have to get it all out on the table, and that’s what the Farmington City Council has been doing this month. Over the course of two workshops, council members have brought a number of items they see as concerns or areas for improvement as part of a goal-setting process for Farmington’s future. The first session was held Feb. 11, the second Feb. 25.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Sometimes, you just have to get it all out on the table, and that’s what the Farmington City Council has been doing this month. Over the course of two workshops, council members have brought a number of items they see as concerns or areas for improvement as part of a goal-setting process for Farmington’s future. The first session was held Feb. 11, the second Feb. 25.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Business growth in Farmington a priority in 2013
Economic development is a phrase everyone says, everyone hears and everyone wants. But there’s been little consensus in Farmington about how to make economic development a reality.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Economic development is a phrase everyone says, everyone hears and everyone wants. But there’s been little consensus in Farmington about how to make economic development a reality.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Backyard chickens back on Farmingotn council agenda
It’s been over a year since the Farmington City Council last talked about allowing residents to keep chicken coops in their yards, but the topic is coming up again at Monday’s meeting.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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It’s been over a year since the Farmington City Council last talked about allowing residents to keep chicken coops in their yards, but the topic is coming up again at Monday’s meeting.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Routine business on agenda for first meeting of 2013
The Farmington City Council has a new member, though he’s not a stranger around city hall. Doug Bonar was sworn in last week as the newest Farmington council member, along with mayor Todd Larson and fellow council member Terry Donnelly.
Saturday, January, 19, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington City Council has a new member, though he’s not a stranger around city hall. Doug Bonar was sworn in last week as the newest Farmington council member, along with mayor Todd Larson and fellow council member Terry Donnelly.
Saturday, January, 19, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington School District 192 will talk safety at public meeting Monday
After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., principals at Farmington schools were flooded with calls from parents, many of whom wanted to know about the security measures in place in School District 192. On Monday, many of those questions will be answered.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., principals at Farmington schools were flooded with calls from parents, many of whom wanted to know about the security measures in place in School District 192. On Monday, many of those questions will be answered.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington mayor wants less talk, more action in 2013
Farmington mayor Todd Larson has a pretty simple goal for 2013. His goal is to set goals. And not just any goals, either. In 2013, Larson wants to see the Farmington City Council really take time to set reasonable goals, and to develop sound plans to move the community forward in the new year.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington mayor Todd Larson has a pretty simple goal for 2013. His goal is to set goals. And not just any goals, either. In 2013, Larson wants to see the Farmington City Council really take time to set reasonable goals, and to develop sound plans to move the community forward in the new year.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Boeckman Middle School holds Career Day event
With a fire truck, a police car, an ambulance and one of the Dakota County Mutual Aid Assistance Group armored trucks out front, it’s little wonder a few parents called Boeckman Middle School to make sure everything was all right Thursday afternoon. But it was. In fact, all of those emergency vehicles were out front for a good purpose – to get eighth grade students thinking about their futures.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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With a fire truck, a police car, an ambulance and one of the Dakota County Mutual Aid Assistance Group armored trucks out front, it’s little wonder a few parents called Boeckman Middle School to make sure everything was all right Thursday afternoon. But it was. In fact, all of those emergency vehicles were out front for a good purpose – to get eighth grade students thinking about their futures.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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One last bump before council sets its budget
The Farmington City Council approved its 2012 budget and levy Monday, but not without one more hiccup and some strong words of concern from mayor Todd Larson.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington City Council approved its 2012 budget and levy Monday, but not without one more hiccup and some strong words of concern from mayor Todd Larson.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington City Council identifies final budget cuts
The Farmington Fire Department may not get its new chief’s vehicle next year thanks to some last-minute cuts to the city of Farmington’s budget. That was the consensus reached during Monday’s Farmington City Council budget workshop, where council members were asked to identify $152,000 cuts to the 2013 budget.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The Farmington Fire Department may not get its new chief’s vehicle next year thanks to some last-minute cuts to the city of Farmington’s budget. That was the consensus reached during Monday’s Farmington City Council budget workshop, where council members were asked to identify $152,000 cuts to the 2013 budget.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Editorial: Budget vote is wrong for Farmington
Last year, not long after he took over as Farmington’s city administrator, David McKnight spent most of a Thanksgiving break combing through the city’s budget to find cuts. Coming into this year’s budget process, he declared that would not be the case again.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Last year, not long after he took over as Farmington’s city administrator, David McKnight spent most of a Thanksgiving break combing through the city’s budget to find cuts. Coming into this year’s budget process, he declared that would not be the case again.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Farmington council rejects tax levy on a 3-2 vote
In the end, as Farmington mayor Todd Larson says, “It is what it is.” But what it is remains to be seen after a surprising vote during Monday’s Farmington City Council meeting put the 2013 budget and tax levy on hold, and forced city administrator David McKnight to find another $152,000 in cuts before Dec. 17.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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In the end, as Farmington mayor Todd Larson says, “It is what it is.” But what it is remains to be seen after a surprising vote during Monday’s Farmington City Council meeting put the 2013 budget and tax levy on hold, and forced city administrator David McKnight to find another $152,000 in cuts before Dec. 17.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington council rejects proposed budget
Instead of approving their final budget and tax levy Monday night, Farmington City Council members voted 3-2 to hold the levy at the same amount as 2012, forcing city administrator David McKnight to find an additional $152,000 in cuts before the end of the year.
Tuesday, December, 04, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Instead of approving their final budget and tax levy Monday night, Farmington City Council members voted 3-2 to hold the levy at the same amount as 2012, forcing city administrator David McKnight to find an additional $152,000 in cuts before the end of the year.
Tuesday, December, 04, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Parkland named for Farmington's first parks director
Former Farmington parks and recreation director Jim Bell remembers well negotiating the purchase of a large chunk of parkland north of 195th Street, and he remembers the trees that had to be cleared so a pair of ponds could be constructed there, too. He planned the trail system near those ponds, and now all of Farmington can remember his contributions every time they use those trails.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Former Farmington parks and recreation director Jim Bell remembers well negotiating the purchase of a large chunk of parkland north of 195th Street, and he remembers the trees that had to be cleared so a pair of ponds could be constructed there, too. He planned the trail system near those ponds, and now all of Farmington can remember his contributions every time they use those trails.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington’s Dazzle Day holiday party is Saturday
The holidays are a time for people to come together, enjoy one another’s company, and make memories. That’s not lost on the Farmington Business Association. In fact, the FBA is sponsoring its annual Dazzle Day event this weekend to do just that – bring folks together and make some memories. And they can do it at businesses all around Farmington on Saturday.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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The holidays are a time for people to come together, enjoy one another’s company, and make memories. That’s not lost on the Farmington Business Association. In fact, the FBA is sponsoring its annual Dazzle Day event this weekend to do just that – bring folks together and make some memories. And they can do it at businesses all around Farmington on Saturday.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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