City Council Meeting - January 5, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026
Dakota County annual update
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) annual review
Legislative advocacy for local government mandates
Areas of Interest (4)
- Dakota County reports 44 permanent job cuts and a hiring freeze for 2026 due to state and federal budget mandates.
- Farmington implements a pilot list for affordable workforce housing after successful Denmark Trail project launch.
- City of Farmington faces upcoming MPCA audit for MS4 compliance; infrastructure mapping and illicit discharge reporting highlighted.
- Local officials seek a unified Dakota County legislative coalition to push back against state-mandated fiscal burdens.
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
ApprovedUnanimous
Moved by Jake · Seconded by Steve
Notable Quotes (2)
If we can go and make sure that their these individuals don't come back, that is a success story and a true value.
Mental healthRegarding the new jail addition for mental health services.
I really would like to see a county and Dakota County City partnership on a legislative front.
Legislative advocacyProposing a coalition to advocate against unfunded state mandates.
People (3)
Mike SlavicCounty CommissionerRepresenting Hastings, Farmington, and southern Dakota County townships.
2 quotes
Representing Hastings, Farmington, and southern Dakota County townships.
“70% of what county government does is mandated by either the state or federal government.”
Explaining the fiscal constraints of county budgets.
“What we spend on jail would blow your mind.”
Discussing the cost of incarceration and mental health initiatives.
McKenna AndersonWater Resources SpecialistPresented the 2025 MS4 annual review for Farmington.
Presented the 2025 MS4 annual review for Farmington.
Mayor HoyMayorPresiding over the regular meeting.
Presiding over the regular meeting.
Places Mentioned
FarmingtonDakota CountyWest St. PaulEganLakeville
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 5th, 2026 - City Council Regular Meeting