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City Council Meeting - January 20, 2026

Farmington City CouncilTuesday, February 17, 2026
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Approval of agenda

Citizen comments regarding first responder mental health support

Appointment of board and commission members

Willow Street MSA Improvements professional services agreement (WSB LLC)

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approve agenda

PassedUnanimous (Voice vote)

Moved by Holly · Seconded by Jake

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous (Voice vote)

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Jake/Nick

Approve board and commission appointments

Passed5-0

Moved by Jake · Seconded by Holly

Notable Quotes (2)

The concern was raised by one of my peers that allowing speakers to exceed their five minutes was not only inconsistent, but it frequently resulted in a lack of decorum.

— Mayor Hoy
Meeting proceduresExplaining the new strict policy on citizen comment time limits.

I've had almost three dozen first responders reach out to me in the last two weeks sharing similar experiences.

— Steven Dendras
Mental health supportDiscussing the scope of the mental health support issue among first responders.

People (5)

HoyMayor

Presiding over the regular meeting and managing council proceedings.

Steven DendrasFormer Firefighter

Advocating for better mental health support for first responders following PTSD struggles.

1 quote

“Supporting an employee who is struggling with mental health issues should be prioritized over concerns of liability.”

Criticizing the city's approach to mental health and administrative liability.

Daniel CrawfordFounder, 23rd Veterans

Veteran and trauma advocate offering support resources to city staff.

1 quote

“A little bit of support, a little bit of compassion, and it goes a long ways.”

Advocating for compassion for traumatized first responders.

Brandon CellCoordinator, Ride Against Suicide

Advocate for first responder mental health, formerly in law enforcement.

1 quote

“If you need to take a month off from work because you hurt your back or you broke your arm... it should be the same way with mental health.”

Comparing physical injury protocols to mental health needs.

JohnStaff/Engineer

Presenting the Willow Street MSA Improvement Project details and budget.

Places Mentioned

Dakota County FairgroundsWillow Street (from 5th Street to 8th Street)Farmington City ChambersBrooklyn Center (4901 61st Avenue North)Forest Lake (Invisible Wounds Project center)Highway 3

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Regular City Council Meeting: January 20, 2026
  • Work Session: Prior to previous city council meeting
  • Board/Commission Interviews: December 15, 2025

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

121

Appointments to boards and commissions for terms starting Feb 1, 2026.

122

Professional services agreement with WSB LLC for Willow Street MSA Improvements.

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