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Planning Commission/City Council Work Session - September 9, 2025

Farmington City CouncilFriday, September 12, 2025
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Zoning code update and Title 10 revisions

Midcycle and 2050 Comprehensive Plan updates

Metropolitan Council system statements and requirements

Public engagement and outreach strategy

Downtown district zoning and mixed-use development

ARPA fund expenditure timeline

Residential and commercial zoning alignment

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (3)

The Met Council will be issuing the system statements for all the communities... that essentially kicks off the 2050 comprehensive plan 10-year cycle.

— Tony
Comprehensive PlanExplaining the shift in planning timelines.

If I was going to anticipate an area where we will have to come back and have further discussion, it may be along those lines of where is the land being designated in different areas.

— Rita Trap
ZoningDiscussing density requirements.

I wasn't envisioning I don't think we can actually rezone as part of this process, but we can create the district and have that discussion.

— Beth Richmond
Zoning CodeClarifying the rezoning timeline.

People (5)

TonyCity Staff

City representative managing the zoning update and consulting agreements.

1 quote

“Farmington is a welcoming city where people and community are valued, traditions are celebrated, our natural resources are treasured, and businesses have vibrant opportunities.”

Draft vision statement read to the council.

Rita TrapConsultant

Project consultant for zoning code updates and comprehensive planning.

1 quote

“The project is focused on updating title 10, which is zoning specifically.”

Defining the scope of the current project.

Beth RichmondConsultant

Project consultant detailing the project schedule and outreach phases.

Paul AmdatsConsultant

Assisting with public outreach and messaging strategy.

DeannaCity Staff

Participant in the work session providing feedback on process.

Places Mentioned

FarmingtonDowntown FarmingtonFlag Staff Avenue corridorElm StreetHighway 3Ash Street

Events & Meetings (1)

  • City Council work session and Planning Commission meeting (Undated)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Title 10

Zoning code update focusing on structure, modernization of uses, and streamlining of procedures.

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