A separation agreement has been negotiated between the City of Farmington and Police Chief Brian Lindquist.  The city desires new leadership in the department moving forward into the future.

The terms of the separation agreement include:

1. Lindquist will resign his position effective August 24, 2018.
2. Payment of $69,770 will be paid out in bi-weekly installments until paid in full; or until Lindquist requests to have the remaining balance paid in full within 30 days of said request.
3. Payment of $56,000 will be made after the expiration of all rescission periods.
4. Up to 12 months of paid COBRA benefits for medical and dental insurance plans in effect on the date of separation at the level of coverage then in effect.  If Lindquist obtains employment with medical and dental insurance, the city contribution will end.
5. Lindquist releases all of employees claims against the employer that he now has, whether or not he knows about them.  The release shall not affect any claims that could me made under Minnesota Workers Compensation Act and any rights Lindquist may have to defense and indemnification pursuant to state statute, city policy or any applicable insurance policy relating to third-party claims against the employee.

A copy of the separation agreement is attached for your review.

The payment of $69,770 will be taken from the Police Administration budget until paid in full.

The payment of $56,000 will be taken from the compensated absences fund.

The payment of COBRA benefits will be taken from the Police Administration budget until paid in full.