City of Farmington

Volunteer Opportunities:
Boards and Commissions
The City’s elected governmental body, appoints six citizen advisory boards and commissions whose input and recommendations on issues are important to them.

In order to serve, you must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Farmington.

The Application form can be downloaded and mailed to:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024

Boards & Commissions

The Farmington City Council has created a number of advisory Commissions and Boards comprised of citizen volunteers to assist and advise the Council on a broad range of special community matters and policy issues. The opportunity to serve on these boards and commissions is strongly encouraged by the City Council to promote citizen participation and involvement in community affairs.

The Application form can be downloaded and returned for consideration. Current commission and board are listed below. To view days and times the Boards and Commissions normally meet, see Public Meeting Schedule below.

Public Meeting Schedule

City Council Mayor Todd Larson Councilmember Christy Jo Fogarty Councilmember Jason Bartholomay Councilmember Julie May Councilmember Terry Donnelly	First and Third Mondays of every month at 7:00 pm at City Hall (televised and broadcast on Cable Channel 16) Broadcast Schedule Webcasts
Economic Development Authority City Council members: Mayor Todd Larson - Chair Julie May - Vice Chair Jason Bartholomay Terry Donnelly Christy Jo Fogarty Ex-officio member: Geraldine Jolley Ex-officio member: Douglas Bonar Staff Liaison - Tina Hansmeier 651-280-6821	Fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 pm City Hall
Heritage Preservation Commission David McMillen, Beverly Preece, Jackie Dooley, John Franceschelli III, and one vacant seat available. Staff Liaison-Tony Wippler, 651-280-6822	Fourth Tuesday (bimonthly) at 6:00 pm City Hall
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Michael Haley, Dawn Johnson, Randy Oswald,, David McMillen, and Adam Lares. Staff Liaison-Randy Distad, 651-280-6851	Second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm City Hall
Planning Commission Doug Bonar, Dirk Rotty, James Primmer, Steven Kuyper, and John Franceschelli, III Staff Liaison-Lee Smick, 651-280-6820	Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at City Hall (televised and broadcast on Cable Channel 16) Broadcast Schedule Webcasts
Rambling River Center Advisory Board Sarah Miller, Charles Weber, Beve Preece, Kim Lomis, Fred Schmidtke, Marilyn Briesacher, and Gil Anderson. Staff Liaison-Randy Distad, 651-280-6851	Second Monday of every month at 9:30 am Rambling River Center
Water Board Tom Jensen, William Weierke, and one vacant seat available. Staff Liaison-Kevin Schorzman, 651-280-6841	Fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm City Hall

Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
651-280-6800

Through teamwork and cooperation, the City of Farmington provides quality services that preserve our
proud past and foster a
promising future.

– Mission Statement
adopted July 15, 2002