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Local governments slightly increased their spending on lobbyists last year. A report State Auditor Rebecca Otto issued Monday showed local governments paid $8.2 million to lobby state officials, up 0...
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Farmington officials take a fresh look at Vermillion River Crossings

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.

By Michelle Leonard , May 16, 2013

Home upkeep rules may change in Farmington

Failure to finish an exterior housing project could lead to misdemeanor charges against the homeowner if a new city code amendment is approved by the Farmington City Council.

By Michelle Leonard , May 16, 2013

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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.

By Michelle Leonard , May 10, 2013

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Farmington's new park will put the emphasis on sledding

These days almost everyone is waiting for the snow to melt, but the Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission is still working on a new sledding hill.

By Michelle Leonard , April 21, 2013

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Farmington parking lot gets OK despite neighbor concerns

Despite arguments from residents, a proposed parking lot in one downtown neighborhood received support from the Farmington Planning Commission. Residents on Main Street, mostly between Third and Fourth streets, have waited more than nine months to find out what is happening with the property to the north of their lots. Now they know that a parking lot is planned.

By Michelle Leonard , April 18, 2013

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Mayor Larson sees a big year ahead for Farmington

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.

By Michelle Leonard , April 04, 2013

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.

By Michelle Leonard , April 04, 2013

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Farmington bank summit a success

Farmington bank summit a success The group wasn’t large — only 15 or so — but all of the bankers and city officials on hand at the March 20 Farmington Bank Summit agreed the community needs more commercial and industrial businesses.

By Michelle Leonard , March 29, 2013

City of Farmington makes plans for the future

The Farmington City Council is considering a $125,000 addition to the 2014 tax levy, which, under a new plan, could lead to the city’s future financial stability.

By Michelle Leonard , March 28, 2013

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Farmington will conduct wage study

The city of Farmington will spend $22,000 to find out how city employees are paid compared to their counterparts in other communities. On Monday, the Farmington City Council approved a job evaluation study agreement with the company, Fox Lawson and Associates.

By Michelle Leonard , March 24, 2013

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Good news for Farmington in the State of the City

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.

By Michelle Leonard , March 22, 2013

Urban chickens get the OK in Farmington

It’s time for those who want to raise fresh eggs to get their chickens in a row, or at least start construction on a new coop. On a 4-0 vote Monday, the Farmington City Council approved a new ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens on properties that are at least 10,000 square feet.

By Michelle Leonard , March 21, 2013

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City of Farmington will host bank summit next week

Farmington Economic Development Authority member Jeri Jolley was amazed last year when she heard about the funding programs available to potential business owners.

By Michelle Leonard , March 16, 2013

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Farmington liquor store profit was up in 2012

Lower rent payments are credited with much of the nearly $174,000 in net profit increase the Farmington Liquor Stores experienced in 2012. Farmington officials hope to see more growth in sales in 2013, too.

By Michelle Leonard , March 14, 2013

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Proposed ordinance may target aesthetics in Farmington

Is your neighbor’s house an eyesore? Well, there may be some help coming your way. At a Feb. 25 workshop, the Farmington City Council asked city administrator David McKnight to start the process of writing a new ordinance to regulate the exterior condition of homes in the community.

By Michelle Leonard , March 07, 2013

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