area, such as the new owners of the historic Security Bank building, who have a dream of creating a coffee and wine bar. “It’s a historic structure, and they’re working through their design plans right now. It’s fun to sit down and have these conversations and listen to them talk about all the various things that they want to accomplish,” she conveys. On the industrial side, recent developments, such as the expansion announcement of the national trucking company R&L Carriers, underscore Farmington’s appeal as a prime destination for businesses.“It was a pretty big win years ago for the community when a major trucking company moved here. Now they have announced a 100,000 square foot expansion in Farmington, which I think is a big deal and shows confidence in what we are doing as a city,” depicts Wilson. PRESERVING QUALITY OF LIFE Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director, emphasizes the city’s commitment to enhancing working with staff, and how we work well together.” Wilson recounts. “It’s often said that ‘plans without action are just words on paper’. We’ve turned that around and are turning words on paper into action. That’s a big deal. We are no longer tripping over ourselves.” Kuennen mentions the ongoing discussions with property owners and developers in the downtown © 2024 Xcel Energy Inc. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF BUSINESSES. OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR ENERGY. 3.6x4.9 MN Business View Mag May 2024_P04.indd 1 5/24/24 7:11AM 128 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07
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