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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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City of Farmington's budget shrinks from preliminary figure

After months of tweaking and redefining priorities, the Farmington City Council has received a final 2013 budget and property tax breakdown. The final proposal, brought by city administrator David McKnight during a Monday night budget workshop, shows a net tax levy of $8,718,968 for 2013. That represents a 1.79 percent increase — or $152,986 — over the 2012 levy of $8,565,982.

By Michelle Leonard , November 09, 2012

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Larson wins a second term as Farmington’s mayor

Larson wins a second term as Farmington’s mayor Farmington mayor Todd Larson has earned the right to be called mayor for four more years.In the race to fill two, four-year positions on the Farmington City Council, incumbent Terry Donnelly was reelected to serve another term. Donnelly received 5,928 votes. Farmington Planning Commission member Doug Bonar finished second in balloting with 4,175.

By Michelle Leonard , November 08, 2012

Larson, Donnelly will return, Bonar will join Farmington City Council

Farmington mayor Todd Larson has earned the right to be called “mayor” for four more years. Incumbent Terry Donnelly and planning commission member Doug Bonar will fill two seats on the Farmington City Council.

By Michelle Leonard , November 07, 2012

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Larson returns as mayor, Donnelly and Bonar win council seats

With all districts reporting, Todd Larson has won a second term as Farmington's mayor. He will be joined by incumbent Terry Donnelly and newcomer Doug Bonar.

By Michelle Leonard , November 06, 2012

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‘Buy, Live, Local!’ is the new theme to promote Farmington businesses

Coming up with a new logo and promotional campaign isn’t always easy, but Farmington’s business community has worked long and hard to do just that. And this week, it’s going public.

By Michelle Leonard , October 25, 2012

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Candidate questions 2012: Farmington City Council

Candidate questions 2012: Farmington City Council Three residents seek election to two seats on the Farmington City Council. We asked them about their plans if elected.

October 24, 2012

Candidate questions 2012: Farmington Mayor

Candidate questions 2012: Farmington Mayor We asked Farmington candidates Todd Larson, David Pritzlaff and Jerry Wear how they would carry out the role of mayor if they are elected in November.

October 24, 2012

Farmington mayoral candidate's math error led to inaccurate claim

Last week, mayoral candidate David Pritzlaff mailed campaign material to homes and businesses around Farmington. In it, he claims to have been “acting Mayor of Farmington fifty percent of the year in 2009.” And while it is true that he did serve as acting mayor during his term as a Farmington city council member, Pritzlaff was not in office in 2009.

By Michelle Leonard , October 19, 2012

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Farmington council takes control of raises

From now on, city of Farmington employees will not receive significant raises or promotions without the Farmington City Council’s approval. On Monday, council members approved changes to the city code that regulates the powers, duties and limitations of the city administrator.

By Michelle Leonard , October 19, 2012

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Dakota County plans road construction, roundabout for Farmington

When the Farmington City Council gave its approval to a Dakota County 2013-17 capital improvement plan request Monday, council members affirmed the reconstruction of 195th Street from Flagstaff Avenue on the west, to Diamond Path on the east. As part of that project, council members agreed to the county’s plan to bring a roundabout to the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 195th Street.

By Michelle Leonard , October 18, 2012

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New fees will pay for study of Farmington's storm ponds

Farmington homeowners will pay an extra $6 in storm water utility fees next year so the city can begin testing on ponds around the community. The tests are to see if Farmington’s ponds are filling up with sediment, and if so, if that sediment is contaminated.

By Michelle Leonard , October 18, 2012

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Q and A: Hanson is new to the job, not to Farmington

Q and A: Hanson is new to the job, not to Farmington It’s been almost three weeks since the city of Farmington’s new finance director, Robin Hanson, settled in at her desk. But just because Hanson is new to the job, that doesn’t mean she’s new to Farmington.

By Michelle Leonard , October 12, 2012

City of Farmington may raise fees next year

Farmington residents can expect to see some increases in certain fees they pay to the city of Farmington next year, thanks to some “deep” issues. The Farmington City Council worked through the city’s enterprise funds during a Monday workshop.

By Michelle Leonard , October 11, 2012

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Good start for Farmington's new liquor committee

With one meeting on the books and a new manager expected by the end of the week, things around the Farmington Liquor Stores seem to be moving ahead.

By Michelle Leonard , October 04, 2012

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Good review for Farmington’s administrator McKnight

Even though he’s been pretty busy in his first year as Farmington city administrator, David McKnight has declined his first annual raise. McKnight received good marks from Farmington City Council members after his first annual review on Sept. 4.

By Michelle Leonard , September 21, 2012

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