Farmington will dredge two ponds
Farmington IndependentIf the word “muck” dredges up visions of sloppy, wet mud, it probably should. And it turns out that removing muck from two of Farmington’s ponds could cost about $95,000....
View ArticleRambling River Center implements new code of conduct policy
Farmington IndependentA new Code of Conduct policy has been approved for Farmington’s Rambling River Center, but that’s not to say the city’s senior members are causing any problems at the center....
View ArticleDakota County board sets preliminary tax levy
Farmington IndependentDakota County taxpayers may see a 2.6 percent increase in the county share of property taxes in 2015. At its regular meeting this week, the Dakota County Board of...
View ArticleFormer city of Farmington employee files complaint
Farmington IndependentThe city of Farmington is facing a potential lawsuit, brought on by former city planner, Lee Smick. Smick was fired from her position as city planner in February, after...
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Open house scheduled for Farmington's 195th Street project
Farmington IndependentGetting around the mid-section of Farmington will be a little tricky next summer, thanks to a major road reconstruction project scheduled for County Road 64/195th Street. But city...
View ArticleFarmington council makes plans for utility fee increases
Farmington IndependentUtility fees in the city of Farmington will go up. Of that, there is no question. But a new plan outlined Monday may lessen the blow every year. The...
View ArticleCity will reimburse Farmington firefighters for fitness programs
Farmington IndependentLugging around a fire hose full of water while wearing heavy, fire retardant clothing is a pretty physical activity, so it’s important for firefighters to get their exercise. And...
View ArticleNew sledding park will open this winter
Farmington IndependentIt might be wise for area kids to put “new sled” at the top of their Christmas wish lists this year, because the city of Farmington will open a new...
View ArticleCity’s TIF districts nearly all retired
Farmington IndependentThere was a time in the 1990s when new tax increment financing districts were popping up all around Farmington. A popular financing tool for redevelopment, TIF was used for...
View Article12 years is enough for Fogarty
Farmington IndependentWhen Farmington voters go to the polls next week, one familiar name will not be on the city council ballot. Christy Jo Fogarty, a 12-year member of the Farmington City...
View ArticleFarmington project will target park safety
Farmington IndependentWalking along a cemetery at night can be creepy. But knowing there are people lurking under a nearby park pavilion, but not being able to see them? Well, that can...
View ArticleDakota County: Foreclosures are down so far in 2014
Farmington IndependentThe number of mortgage foreclosure sales continues to decline throughout Minnesota. The same story is told in Dakota County numbers. According to numbers released earlier this...
View ArticleDakota County board recommends bigger budget
Farmington IndependentIt is a different year than other years when Dakota County has set its annual budgets and tax levies. At its regular meeting this week, the Dakota County Board...
View ArticleCity of Farmington, FYHA will work on ice fees
Farmington IndependentThe city of Farmington plans to work with the Farmington Youth Hockey Association to come up with a solution to make the Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena break even every year.The...
View ArticleFarmington will add a full-time fire chief
Farmington IndependentOne way or another, Farmington Fire Chief Tim Pietsch is about to have more free time. On Monday, the Farmington City Council voted unanimously to make its fire chief...
View ArticleCity will review policy on business subsidies
Farmington IndependentThe last time the city of Farmington reviewed its business subsidy policy it was 2002, several years before recession reshaped the business community. Starting Monday, new...
View ArticleCity’s share of taxes will go up
Farmington IndependentThe city of Farmington has approved a final budget slightly smaller than the preliminary number they supported in September, but the city’s share of taxes will still go up...
View ArticleResidents can have a say in Vermillion watershed's future
Farmington IndependentThe Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization is developing a new 10-year plan to guide the future of the watershed, and is seeking public input to help refine the...
View ArticleCity adjusts business zoning rules
Farmington IndependentRequests from a couple of prospective businesses have got the city of Farmington making some changes to what is allowed in its business park. The Farmington City Council...
View ArticleDakota County Sheriff-elect names new chief deputy
Farmington IndependentDakota County Sheriff-elect Tim Leslie has announced his selection for the position of Chief Deputy Sheriff within the office. Captain Joe Leko will be appointed to the position...
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