HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/10/10 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
October 10, 2024
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held October 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, and Grendahl.
ABSENT: Councilmember Melander.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney
Hills, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Deputy Police Chief
Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Human Resources
Manager Haas, Finance Director Hedberg, Fire Chief Nelson, Recreation Superintendent Rosa,
Assistant Finance Director Rotz, and Public Works Director Saam.
Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting,
as presented. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Hooppaw asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item
not on this meeting's agenda. No one requested to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the
consent agenda. There were no requests.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 26, 2024, as written. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2024-124 accepting
easements for Project 2022-111, Apple Valley 1 lth and 12th Additions Electrical
Conversion Phase 1. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the reduction of financial
guarantees for Applewood Pointe from$455,570.89 to $263,070.89, as listed in
the Department Assistant's memo. Ayes-4 -Nays- 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Professional Services
Agreement with 5 Star Inspections, Inc., for electrical inspection services
beginning January 1, 2025, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
same. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Agreement for Project 2024-
174, 2024 Ash Tree Removals—Fourth Batch, with Tree Trust, in the amount of
$75,699.38, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes-4
-Nays- 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Design Agreement for Project
2025-112, Johnny Cake Ridge Road (156th Street to Fairfield Drive)
Improvements, with Rockport, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the Redevelopment Incentive
Grant Program Planning Grant Agreement for Apple Valley Tim Square Utility
Evaluation with Dakota County Community Development Agency, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2024-125
approving cost exceedance under City of Burnsville and City of Apple Valley
Joint Powers Agreement for Lake Quality Projects. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the revised Professional Services
Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for special inspections and material
testing services for Project 2024-115, Family Aquatic Center Improvements,
associated with the 2023 Parks Bond Referendum, in the estimated amount of
$4,535.00 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -
Nays- 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 27 for Apple
Valley Station#2 and Improvements to#1 & #3, with various contractors in
various amounts for a total addition of$1,052.12. Ayes- 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 to the
agreement with TNC Industries, Inc., in the amount of an additional $13,942.00,
for Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust System Installation at Fire Station#2, as complete
and authorizing final payment in the amount of$42,194.00. Ayes-4 -Nays- 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving Change Order No. 1 &2 to the
agreement with Advanced Systems Integration, LLC, in the amount of an
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additional $1,550.94, for Fire Station#2 AN Equipment, as complete and
authorizing final payment in the amount of$12,550.94. Ayes-4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving acceptance and final payment on
various agreements for Apple Valley Station#2 and Improvements to#1 ,
with various contractors in various amounts. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving date of substantial completion of
Fire Station 2 on agreements with various contractors for Apple Valley Fire
Station#2 and Improvements to#1  for August 5, 2024, and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Project 2023-107, 157th Street W.
and Hayes Road Street Improvements—Traffic Signal Improvements, as
complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with Killmer Electric
Co., Inc., in the amount of$492.05. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, accepting Residential Fall Clean-Up
(Furniture and Remodeling Debris Collection), as complete and authorizing final
payment on the agreement with Lightning Disposal, Inc., in the amount of
$5,967.33. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, approving the personnel actions as listed in
the Personnel Report dated October 10, 2024. Ayes-4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin,to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated September 19, 2024, in the amount of$2,131,757.94, September 25, 2024,
in the amount of$2,433,951.40. Ayes-4 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
2024 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL 695
Mr. Rotz reviewed the process used for the delinquent accounts. He then described Special
Assessment Roll 695, originally totaling $168,058.17, for delinquent utility account charges.
From the 443 delinquent accounts, the City has received several prepayments so far. The hearing
notice was published according to law, and the Affidavit of Publication is on file.
Mayor Hooppaw called to order the public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 695, at 7:05
p.m. He asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none
and the hearing was declared closed at 7:05 p.m.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl,adopting Resolution No. 2024-126
approving and levying 2024 Special Assessment Roll No. 695, for delinquent
utility account charges, in the original amount of$168,058.17, minus any
prepayments. Ayes -4 -Nays- 0.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Police Chief Francis invited the public to the fourth annual Trunk or Treat at the Apple Valley
Family Aquatic Center parking lot on October 26, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Police Chief Francis highlighted the Apple Valley Police Department's participation in the Pink
Patch Fundraiser for Hope Chest, a nonprofit organization that provides resources to those with
breast cancer. During the month of October, the Police Department will be selling pink AVPD
patches.
Mr. Lawell noted that October 11 is Human Resources Manager Haas's last day of work with the
City. The Council and Mr. Lawell expressed their sincere thanks to Ms. Haas for her almost 20
years of service to the City.
Mayor Hooppaw provided information about the League of Minnesota Cities' Mayor for a Day
essay writing contest.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, approving the calendar of events included in
the Deputy City Clerk's memo, and noting that each event listed is hereby deemed
a Special Meeting of the City Council. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Christina M. Scipioni City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
on October 24, 2024. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor