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City Council Meeting - February 17, 2026

Farmington City CouncilWednesday, February 18, 2026
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Swearing-in of Farmington Fire Department staff (firefighters, captains, deputy fire chief)

Recognition of former Mayor Joshua Hoit's service to the City of Farmington

Discussion on council decorum and mental health awareness

Addressing community hostility and the need for respectful civic discourse

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Votes (1)

Approve the agenda

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (3)

I promise this will be one of the only times I subject you to my life story.

— Lean
Leadership transitionIntroducing his background to the public.

It's easy to clip a 10-second or 30 second moment from a meeting and replay it. It's a lot harder to acknowledge the 18 months that lead up to that.

— Holly Bernat
Civic discourseDiscussing how hostility is manufactured online.

If you've got a beating heart and you're alive today, which all of you are, at some point you've dealt with some kind of mental health challenge.

— Lean
Mental healthAdvocating for mental health awareness.

People (4)

LeanActing Mayor

Lead the meeting, addressed personal medical history and leadership philosophy.

1 quote

“I am here to listen first and speak second.”

Describing his leadership style as an introvert and engineer.

Joshua HoitFormer Mayor

Resigned on February 4th, 2026, citing mental health reasons; acknowledged for community service.

PriceFire Chief

Presided over the oath of office and badge pinning ceremony for new fire department appointees.

Holly BernatCouncil Member

Provided reflections on former Mayor Hoit's work ethic and the rise of community hostility.

1 quote

“I think that we lost him as our mayor after months of escalating hostility.”

Reflecting on the circumstances leading to Hoit's resignation.

Places Mentioned

Farmington (City)Dakota CountyBachman Middle School track

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 17th, 2026 - City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Item 51

Swearing-in and badge pinning for seven Farmington Fire Department members.

Item 52

Recognition of Mayor Joshua Hoit's service to the City of Farmington.

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