Farmington
Located roughly 30 minutes south of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America , Farmington is a growing community that offers home-town charm with unique suburban city offerings . Farmington has a vibrant business community , which incorporates the contrast of new commercial development with a well-established traditional downtown . In addition , the city ’ s industrial and business parks offer opportunities for a wide array of uses and companies of all sizes .
With the presence of the Vermillion River , the existence of working farms , and the city ’ s extensive park and trail systems , the community has an abundance of natural resources .
Farmington currently has a population of 23,165 and boasts an above average median household income . Farmington is demographically the youngest community in Dakota County and offers housing options for families of all sizes . City leaders have identified economic development , infrastructure support , community engagement and fiscal excellence as top priorities .
HISTORY and COMMUNITY PROFILE In 1872 , Farmington became the second community to incorporate and organize a municipal government in Dakota County . Since then , the City of Farmington has served the needs and interests of its residents by providing quality public services , personal and property protection , attractive amenities , and a healthy environment . History of Farmington by David Schreier
CITY SERVICES City Hall 430 Third St . Farmington , MN 55024 .....................................( 651 ) 280-6800 FarmingtonMN . gov City Administrator David McKnight .....................................................( 651 ) 280-6801
Assistant City Administrator Lynn Gorski ................................................................( 651 ) 280-6804 City Engineer / Public Works Director Katy Gehler ................................................................( 651 ) 280-6841 Community Development Director Samantha DiMaggio ...........................................( 651 ) 280-6820 Finance Director Chris Regis ..................................................................( 651 ) 280-6880 Fire Chief Justin Elvestad .........................................................( 651 ) 280-6941 Human Resources Director Jennifer Gabbard ...................................................( 651 ) 280-6806 Parks & Recreation Director Kellee Omlid .............................................................( 651 ) 280-6851 Police Chief Gary Rutherford .....................................................( 651 ) 280-6707 POLICE DEPARTMENT 19500 Municipal Drive EMERGENCY ........................................................................................ 911 Non-Emergency ....................................................( 651 ) 280-6700 FIRE DEPARTMENT 21625 Denmark Ave . 19695 Municipal Drive EMERGENCY ........................................................................................ 911 NON-EMERGENCY ................................................( 651 ) 280-6940 ...........................................................................................( 651 ) 280-6950
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor ................................................................................. Joshua Hoyt City Council .......................................................... Katie Bernhjelm .................................................................................................. Joy Pearson ................................................................................................... Katie Porter ................................................................................................ Steve Wilson City Council Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month , 7:00 p . m ., City Hall Planning Commission Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month , 7:00 p . m ., City Hall Economic Development Authority Meets 3rd Monday of the month , 6:15 p . m ., City Hall Water Board Meets 4th Monday of the month , 5:00 p . m ., City Hall Rambling River Center Advisory Board Meets 2nd Monday of the month , 9:30 a . m ., Rambling River Center Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month , 7:00 p . m ., City Hall www . dcrchamber . com | 25