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With cuts made, city staff adjusts

A new year brings a new way of doing things for some folks around Farmington City Hall. Following last year’s budget process, the city of Farmington lost administrative services director Lisa Shadick, administrative assistant Lisa Dargis, and parks and recreation maintenance supervisor Don Hayes.

By Michelle Leonard , January 13, 2011

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Countywide HiPP group looks for ways cities can work together

Some things just work so well, they might be worth repeating. Take the Dakota Communications Center in Empire Township. It opened a couple of years ago as a joint project of Dakota County and all of the cities in the county. By all accounts, it’s a success story of the county’s High Performance Partnerships group.

By Michelle Leonard , January 13, 2011

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New school board wants another look at report

New school board wants another look at report It looks like the Farmington School Board isn’t quite done with the report compiled from the district’s investigation of board member Tim Burke. At least, this board isn’t.

By Nathan Hansen , January 13, 2011

School board takes a pay cut

Tim Burke is getting the pay cut he asked for two years ago. Board members voted 4-2 Monday to cut the salaries paid to school board members. The move cuts the board chair’s salary from $5,250 to $4,500 and board members’ salaries from $4,200 to $3,600. The board also voted to eliminate a $30 supplemental payment for meetings outside of regular board meetings, and a $30 hourly payment for any of those non-regular board meetings that run longer than three hours.

By Nathan Hansen , January 11, 2011

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School board agenda includes budget projections, construction plans

The Farmington School Board will welcome some fresh faces tonight with the swearing in of new members Tera Lee, Brian Treakle and Melissa Sauser. The new members will get right to work with a meeting that includes budget projections, an update on the district’s strategic plan and the presentation of superintendent Brad Meeks’ annual performance evaluation.

By Nathan Hansen , January 10, 2011

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New council member is ready to go

New Farmington City Council member Jason Bartholomay was sworn in Monday at the first meeting of 2011. Before that meeting was over, he’d made a couple of statements, made a few motions and accepted nominations to represent the council on several committees.

By Michelle Leonard , January 08, 2011

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Council handles organization matters

It was business as usual Monday at the first Farmington City Council meeting of 2011. At least, business as usual for three out of the five members, since up until 7 p.m. that night, Jason Bartholomay had never taken a seat at the council table. Once Farmington’s newest council member was sworn in, though, Bartholomay joined right in on the action, making several motions in his first meeting.

By Michelle Leonard , January 06, 2011

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Editorial: Little of substance to take from investigation

The Dakota County Attorney’s office said last week it will not file criminal charges in response to the actions of Farmington School Board member Tim Burke. The city of Farmington still might, but there seemed to be little enthusiasm among city council members Monday for a process that is likely to take a lot of time and money and result only in low-level charges. And whatever happens, there is not likely to be a decision for at least two or three weeks, after the city recruits an outside attorney to look over the details of the investigation.

January 06, 2011

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Registrar’s office could come soon at city hall

Farmington could very well have its own licensing center downtown within a couple of months, if things continue to move ahead the way they have been.

By Michelle Leonard , January 06, 2011

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Garofalo hopes for change this legislative session

Garofalo hopes for change this legislative session As the 2011 legislative session kicks off this week, Pat Garofalo is getting used to being a whole lot more popular around the capitol. Garofalo, the Farmington Republican who on Tuesday kicked off his fourth term in the state House of Representatives, said people started paying more attention to what he had to say once he was named chair of the state’s K-12 education finance committee.

By Nathan Hansen , January 06, 2011

Thompson prepares to lead in state Senate

Thompson prepares to lead in state Senate David Thompson has yet to serve a day in the Minnesota Senate, but he’s already been given a big vote of confidence by his colleagues. Thompson, a Lakeville resident who won the seat vacated by longtime Republican Senator Pat Pariseau, will serve as one of four assistant majority leaders in the newly Republican Senate.

By Nathan Hansen , December 29, 2010

Steve Wilson is happy with the work he’s done

With six years of public service under his belt, outgoing city council member Steve Wilson is focusing on the opportunities that wait in his future. He shared a few of those thoughts with us this week.

By Michelle Leonard , December 23, 2010

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Salaries are set for county board, administrators

Dakota County elected officials and administrator had their salaries frozen for 2010. They will be thawed slightly for 2011. At its regular meeting this week, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved next year’s compensation for itself, Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows, and county administrator Brandt Richardson.

By Jane Lightbourn , December 22, 2010

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County board sets its budget, tax levy for 2011

Despite a growing number of unknowns, Dakota County has developed its 2011 budget. At its regular meeting this week, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved a 2011 budget of $307 million and a property tax levy of $129 million.

By Jane Lightbourn , December 16, 2010

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Burke's behavior earns censure, referral to county attorney

Burke's behavior earns censure, referral to county attorney The Farmington School Board made a decision Monday they hope will serve as a clear warning to board member Tim Burke that behavior identified as inappropriate in a report by an outside investigator will not be tolerated. It could even result in legal action.

By Nathan Hansen , December 13, 2010

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