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City Council Meeting - September 15, 2025

Farmington City CouncilTuesday, September 16, 2025
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Police Captain Pinning and Oath of Office

Fire Prevention Week 2025 Proclamation

Citizen Comments regarding Zoning Changes and Data Centers

Waiver of Plat Application for 5275 190th Street West

2026 Preliminary General Fund Budget and Tax Levy

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Holly · Seconded by Steve

Proclaim October 5th-11th, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Steve · Seconded by Jake

Approve the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Holly · Seconded by Nick

Approve the waiver of plat at 5275 190th Street West

Passed5-0

Moved by Steve · Seconded by Jake

Notable Quotes (2)

I evaluated the needs of the department with your approval, reclassified our deputy chief and administrative sergeant positions into two captain positions.

— Chief Seam
Police Department structureExplaining the creation of the new captain roles.

If you haven't been deposed yet, you haven't done discovery yet, those things are coming too. You have an opportunity to do good.

— Nate Ryan
Zoning controversyWarning the council about ongoing litigation regarding zoning.

People (7)

Joshua HoyMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

1 quote

“I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Minnesota”

Administering oath of office to new captains.

Bob SolderPolice Captain

Former patrol sergeant with nearly 30 years of service.

Andrew Van DornePolice Captain

Former SRO and SWAT assistant commander with 19 years of service.

Chief SeamPolice Chief

Presenting police promotions and department reclassification.

Nate RyanResident

Local citizen opposing zoning changes for a data center project.

1 quote

“The only reason you're doing that is money.”

Criticizing the council's decision to support an industrial data center.

TonyStaff Member

Planning/Zoning staff presenting the waiver of plat application.

KimCity Staff

Presenting the 2026 preliminary general fund budget and tax levy.

Places Mentioned

5275 190th Street WestFarmington, MinnesotaDakota County

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Monday, September 15th, 2025 - City Council Regular Meeting
  • October 5th through 11th, 2025 - Fire Prevention Week
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