CITY

City council considers 2 new fees

Call it a revenue enhancement. Call it a new tax. But Farmington city council members might call proposed franchise fees “necessary.”

By Michelle Leonard , February 18, 2009

City, district will cooperate on fiber optic project

A partnership between the city of Farmington and the Farmington School District should make communications at public buildings more reliable.

By Nathan Hansen , January 29, 2009

Farmington honored as state's first Yellow Ribbon City

Major General Larry W. Shellito, Adjutant General of Minnesota, congratulated the Farmington community for its designation as the state’s first Yellow Ribbon City during a celebration held Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Farmington American Legion. Congressman John Kline also spoke during the ceremony. Both men commended the city’s Warrior to Citizen program for its efforts to provide support to service men and women and their families.

By Michelle Leonard , January 20, 2009

A yellow-ribbon celebration Sunday at the Legion

In December, Farmington was recognized as Minnesota’s first Yellow Ribbon City, a designation given to recognize the community’s efforts to provide support to military men and women and their families through the newly-formed Warrior to Citizen program.

By Michelle Leonard , January 15, 2009

City sets construction priorities

Though no new buildings are projected in Farmington’s five-year future, plenty of road construction is. That means getting around the community will become easier. And, if all goes as planned, a few stoplights might come along the way.

By Michelle Leonard , December 24, 2008

Budget passes despite disagreement

The city of Farmington’s 2009 budget was approved Monday night, but not without a last-ditch effort by two council members to save a staff position, and a feisty exchange between outgoing mayor Kevan Soderberg and council member Steve Wilson.

December 18, 2008

City portion of taxes should go down

Though the city of Farmington’s preliminary levy for 2009 is 5 percent bigger than the 2008 levy, residents will still see a decrease in the city’s portion of the property taxes.

By Michelle Leonard , December 04, 2008

City exploring costs of city hall transformation

With a pile of proposals on his desk and some very anxious residents across the street, Farmington city administrator Peter Herlofsky and his staff may have to do some creative budgeting in the next few weeks.

By Michelle Leonard , November 20, 2008

Farmington could be state’s first Yellow Ribbon city

Farmington’s Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are being called into service once again, but in a different kind of way.

By Michelle Leonard , November 13, 2008

New faces for Farmington City Council

Farmington has a new mayor-elect, and he’s never even served on the Farmington City Council. That is not to say Todd Larson does not have any knowledge about how city government runs. But the longtime planning commission member has only served in an appointed position during his civic career.

By Michelle Leonard , November 04, 2008

Proposals: Remodeling City Hall

October 31, 2008

Letter: Julie May is a capable leader

Farmington residents are fortunate to have Julie May as a candidate for Farmington City Council. Julie is a capable and competent leader who has served — and continues to serve — the Farmington community in multiple capacities.

October 30, 2008

Voter's guide: Mayoral candidates

We asked all candidates for city positions the same six questions and gave them each 900 words with which to answer. They got to use those words however they thought was best. The questions are: 1. Why are you the most qualified candidate for this city council position? 2. What do you like about Farmington? What would you change? 3. The issue of a divide between north and south Farmington comes up a lot. Do you believe there is a divide? If so, what can the city do to address it? 4. What do you believe is the role of the city council in attracting commercial development to Farmington? 5. Cities have to balance the need to provide services with a desire to keep taxes low. What would your priorities be when putting together a balanced budget? 6. If you could address just one issue as a member of the Farmington City Council what would the issue be and how would you address it? Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

October 24, 2008

Voter's guide: City council candidates

We asked all candidates for city positions the same six questions and gave them each 900 words with which to answer. They got to use those words however they thought was best. The questions are: 1. Why are you the most qualified candidate for this city council position? 2. What do you like about Farmington? What would you change? 3. The issue of a divide between north and south Farmington comes up a lot. Do you believe there is a divide? If so, what can the city do to address it? 4. What do you believe is the role of the city council in attracting commercial development to Farmington? 5. Cities have to balance the need to provide services with a desire to keep taxes low. What would your priorities be when putting together a balanced budget? 6. If you could address just one issue as a member of the Farmington City Council what would the issue be and how would you address it? Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

October 24, 2008

Farmington City Election

October 21, 2008