5 Things That Weren't on Monday's Farmington City Council Agenda

1. A food truck rally is coming to downtown Farmington on Sunday. 

Organizer Salathiel Palland, owner of Off the Beaten Path Books, said Farmington FoodaPollooza!, which starts at 2:30 p.m., will include food trucks that offer fare not typically found in downtown restaurants. A Facebook event lists participating food trucks, which will be parked near the Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion, as: 

• The Shimmy Shack - vegetarian and vegan
• Treat Dreams - All things ice cream
• The Grindhouse - sausage and all things meat
• The Mac Shack - Fried Mac-n-cheese balls

2. Riley Park's new ice rink has been ordered. 

City administrator Vince Pastue said the target installation date is Dec. 9. 

3. And you can help cover the costs of installing it during a weekend fundraiser. 

Council member Bill Galvin dropped in a reminder at the end of the meeting about an Oct. 12 fundraiser for the new ice rink. The Family Day includes a Mad Science show at the Farmington Civic Theater and activities at Riley Park during the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market.  

4. A grant application that would help fund streetscape improvements on Farmington Road is stalled. 

Pastue said the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has concerns about the city's streetscape plan because it doesn't reflect the way the street originally looked. He said he's trying to get representatives to visit the city and talk about their concerns. 

5. The city is exploring the idea of having trolley service during the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market. 

Business owners approached city officials in January with concerns about downtown parking issues during the market, which runs Saturdays from May through November. Pastue said it may be possible to use future community credits offered by SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transit) bus service to fund a trolley service.