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The council accepted the commission’s recommendation to approve petition ZC 2519 from Stephen Markin of Skyline Civil Group requesting a zone change “from the office professional district to the local neighborhood commercial district for 3.35 acres of property located at 2001 Dustin Avenue and a special use permit to allow for the development of a fast food restaurant with a drive thru window,” the mayor read into the record. The Planning & Zoning Commission had approved that petition 5-0.

The council also accepted petition ZC25-31 from Michael Butler to change 1.11 acres at 1289 West Main Street from industrial to general commercial; that petition also carried a 5-0 Planning & Zoning vote. Council accepted the planning consent items on a 4-0 roll call.

Separately, the council took final action on ordinance number 2025-1373, which amends certain provisions of section 5.2 of the Unified Development Code to revise off-street parking requirements. City staff confirmed the ordinance had been published and brought the item up for final action; the adoption vote was recorded 4-0.

City staff said there were no public requests to pull either consent item for separate discussion and that the planning commission had recommended approval of both petitions. No amendments to the petitions or ordinance were recorded at the council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council 06/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council accepted Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations to rezone two properties — allowing a fast-food drive-through at 2001 Dustin Avenue and a commercial conversion at 1289 West Main Street — and adopted amendments to off-street parking provisions in the Unified Development Code; votes were unanimous among members present.","taxTitle","Farmington City, San Juan County, New Mexico","taxId",54131,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202826,"City directs staff to solicit private partners for glamping at Anisi Park and temporary surf shop at Gateway Park",181,2279000,2460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785367-efe9e9c715da57c101431e3a49aad6b0&start=2279&end=2460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785367-efe9e9c715da57c101431e3a49aad6b0/thumbnail_2279000.jpg","/articles/6202826/Farmington-City/San-Juan-County/New-Mexico/City-directs-staff-to-solicit-private-partners-for-glamping-at-Anisi-Park-and-temporary-surf-shop-at-Gateway-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202826-60a7d24c4f624070360152759816d985/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155869&Signature=iHnKE0muQ0zUjTb0DP7tGt2XzgTDEWYaSznwjfTyc9-Z-Q~J6-nkATWgZmWm5CWJUhR-xqiI6dxdsYOi-JjC8bFCc8wDngLWi1I3ibWQYCODRGxL5fCfGZ7QFnr2rbimLAwbEApekTwmfthuXCGvWI6ZHV7dRWGFLSRTb5tLBa2JbxLHq7nlF6CCA1F722jNO67QsXt-x1lV6Bh9l9wUpnZM8~AWHDoBrF~bA~kthinZBvRRjPhTpgvIHgoR7HLPgISDOIhFK8GA7JDl6ED~Vf6ezmmYODF5nz8CkqJmUXErl9Sd4rcZFvY6epo-JvOsrgS589JAPE~dY9Ou0i4uDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff received direction from the Farmington City Council to solicit letters of interest for two public-private pilot projects on city-owned riverfront property: off-grid “glamping” at Anisi Park and a temporary surf shop at Gateway Park.

“We've long looked at Anisi Park as a future opportunity for the city to expand its riverfront activities,” said Warren (city staff), describing glamping as “a higher end camping opportunity in a tent… it will provide a more of a rustic experience. It'll be off grid, which is perfect for out there because we don't have any amenities out there as of yet.”

The mayor said the city would issue a land-lease style public-private partnership request and that private proposers would be expected to submit management plans, safety protocols and proof of insurance. “We would then be expecting them to come with… how are they going to manage it? … They'd have to have insurance,” the mayor said.

Councilor Rogers asked whether restroom facilities would be included. Warren said proposals should address sanitation; the likely approach would be a central restroom facility that would be periodically removed from the site for servicing rather than individual toilets inside tents.

Warren also said Anisi Park is city-owned but falls within county zoning, and proposers would need to coordinate with county permitting as applicable. On the Gateway Park temporary surf shop, staff said the effort is intended as a short-term proof of concept ahead of longer-term riverfront development and that council gave consensus to proceed with the LOI solicitation.

Councilors indicated informal consensus (nodding) to move forward; city staff will draft and publish the letters of interest and evaluate responses. No formal contract or lease was approved at the meeting.","Councilors gave staff direction to issue letters of interest seeking private partners for off-grid glamping at Anisi Park and a temporary surf shop at Gateway Park as proof-of-concept riverfront hospitality ventures; staff said proposals must include management plans and insurance and that the Anisi Park land is in the county though city-owned.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202831,"Farmington declares severe drought, restricts fireworks June 10–July 9; fines up to $500 for violations",452,1756000,2208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785367-efe9e9c715da57c101431e3a49aad6b0&start=1756&end=2208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785367-efe9e9c715da57c101431e3a49aad6b0/thumbnail_1756000.jpg","/articles/6202831/Farmington-City/San-Juan-County/New-Mexico/Farmington-declares-severe-drought-restricts-fireworks-June-10July-9-fines-up-to-500-for-violations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202831-ce9514c0d8fa1c5f08c3a5df4eff7399/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155869&Signature=BAvnD~Iak8PgmpYk5IZ2Tk3X3OB2WWL7qTgUhkpq7pNojtMS6t8zp~b~JpAgRG6lZLSk16-7gGXxjg8qT76uYqMTfgUnfTBq6M4h4bLuf5jPwjKs~UJSwXvNrpR43Aw3nJZgbMzr5POu9mIpRVNqW6rJprd42h2bnloXKKsQupTNocy0XC4jp8oQK-ZpNSFKdU5zcGyyEBp0at3IDDZ7Z2xXN-593lTFIjfV3UFkY5hAb7UDPraddTnGB1-6mI3vIdmIFHxIuNDZZJqwRdIyoVGrsO16vU3iL-EJAMCYoMQn1-kyAEUIYeVcvSOJnoWcwi3hEoUG1Jb8bfnAsKVYKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Farmington officials on Monday adopted a resolution and issued a proclamation declaring severe drought conditions within the city and placing additional restrictions on fireworks from June 10 through July 9.

“We are currently sitting at a D2, which is severe drought,” said Killian Kerry of the Farmington Fire Department during a presentation to the City Council summarizing federal and state drought indices and outlooks.

Kerry cited the U.S. drought classification map and a forecast that shows persistent drought in New Mexico for the next three months. He also referenced Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order 2025-2010, which declares drought and severe fire conditions statewide and urges local governments to consider firework bans pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 60-2(c).

Jennifer (staff) told the council the city “has already banned all fireworks we can possibly ban under state statute,” and that state law prevents the city from banning certain consumer fireworks. Councilor Rogers asked what types of fireworks remain permissible; staff said devices labeled “caution” on packaging are generally allowed while those labeled “warning,” aerial devices and ground audible devices are not. Staff said violators can be cited with a municipal citation of up to $500 and that violations would be handled through municipal court.

The council voted 4-0 to adopt the resolution (recorded in the meeting as resolution number 2025-1992). Staff said the city’s fire marshal and marketing department will post guidance and materials on the city’s website and social channels ahead of the restricted period. No exceptions were recorded at the meeting.","Citing U.S. drought maps and a state executive order, Farmington officials proclaimed severe drought within the city and adopted a resolution placing additional restrictions on fireworks from June 10 through July 9; staff said the city already bans fireworks to the extent allowed by state law.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202836,"Resident warns silt from Airport Mesa blocked North Farmington Ditch; city staff investigating",256,132000,388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785367-efe9e9c715da57c101431e3a49aad6b0&start=132&end=388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785367-efe9e9c715da57c101431e3a49aad6b0/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6202836/Farmington-City/San-Juan-County/New-Mexico/Resident-warns-silt-from-Airport-Mesa-blocked-North-Farmington-Ditch-city-staff-investigating","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202836-737c837193276bf235d650ba9a81fbf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155869&Signature=fEmJzkuvIsrXcdgYsG-njqh30szeZndXtY~MML2mZW1km0rq68Gln85PjrzBifOKnjaHyvEF9d9VnpqDI2aovDIjFK9nWFEulQNS3NjAyU~blUDAxmq97NWrp3A3Ulsdbwaf5JNOWmB3XgMupTJyyMusHD3PxWXW0oJY4nO~~ylZV9UzcqywHPl7vFYJHkXShlJkFDUTl-QvEhpme2uVYaLTgnwcJPhQMZU2X-2CsRZ39BWhJylI3-oIM0-G1BveiocqejlsbkzYORCMSa4~iFwZ9Vb-WZaujyNo8mJJlqfZC6t3lWSER9VgDVLUUhXvb49zh~8Qb-P48Kp0kSSVDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roberta Hall, a Farmington property owner, told the City Council that recent heavy rain carried silt and rocks from Airport Mesa and “completely blocked the North Farmington Ditch, our Deer Trail.”

Hall said she and neighbors — who rely on the ditch for landscape irrigation — have lost purchased ditch water and will need to use city water. “We paid for the water from the ditch, and we have now lost it because of this event, and we're going to be using city water,” she said, asking the council for “forbearance” so residents are not charged twice.

Mayor (presiding) said the city had been apprised of the situation and that staff are “looking into this to see what we can and cannot do,” noting legal constraints on where municipal assistance can be provided. City Attorney Bercow told the council the city is “trying to expedite the investigation” and that “4 or 5 staff members” had been on site to document conditions.

Hall told the council the holding pond for the North Farmington Ditch sits on private land and that the area has become a riparian, forested area that has not been maintained by the private owners. She warned that if the pond dries the adjacent woods “are going to become very dry with the coming heat” and that homes next to the woods are at increased wildfire risk.

City officials did not promise a specific remedy during the public comment period. The mayor and city attorney said staff will investigate options and constraints and return with information; no motion or formal directive with a deadline was recorded during the meeting.

The council accepted Hall’s statement and closed public comment on the item after staff confirmed an on-site response.","A Farmington property owner told the City Council that heavy rain sent silt and rocks from Airport Mesa into the North Farmington Ditch, cutting off a paid agricultural water supply to homes on Deer Trail Street; city staff said crews were on site and the city is assessing legal limits for assistance.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves Planning & Zoning recommendations and adopts parking changes to Unified Development Code

City directs staff to solicit private partners for glamping at Anisi Park and temporary surf shop at Gateway Park

Farmington declares severe drought, restricts fireworks June 10–July 9; fines up to $500 for violations

Resident warns silt from Airport Mesa blocked North Farmington Ditch; city staff investigating