HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-24CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
LEBANON CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 15, 2024
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Lebanon Cemetery Advisory Committee of Apple Valley,
Dakota County, Minnesota, held October 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Nancy Anderson, Tim Anderson, Dave Brueshoff, Tanya Grawe, Alan Kohls, Jan Monro
ABSENT: Dave Kurtz
City staff members present were: Public Works Director Matt Saam, Streets Superintendent Jeff
Lathrop, and Cemetery/Public Works Coordinator Wendy Davis
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m. by Chair Kohls.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of N. Anderson, seconded by T. Grawe approving the agenda for today’s meeting as
written. Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
3. AUDIENCE – 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THIS AGENDA
There was no one present to speak.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 16, 2024
MOTION: of D. Brueshoff, seconded by T. Anderson approving the minutes of the July 16, 2024,
meeting. Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
5. NEW/CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Cemetery Improvements
Additional Columbarium
Mr. Lathrop informed the committee that the second of four columbaria for the south shelter
area will be ordered soon. Mr. Lathrop is currently working with Coldspring Granite on adding
more single niches to this columbarium. The estimated time for delivery is 30 weeks from the
order date, installation should be in the Spring/Summer of 2025.
Cemetery Garage
Mr. Lathrop stated that staff is working with Oertel Architects as well as City Engineering staff
on installation of a garage building for the cemetery. The garage building will store items
needed for cemetery operations. The garage building is expected to be installed in Spring /
Summer of 2025.
Review Policy – Dogs Allowed at Cemetery
As a review, Mr. Lathrop discussed the current policy of dogs being allowed at the cemetery with
signage stating that dogs must be cleaned up after and referencing the City’s leash ordinance.
Over the last quarter, staff have monitored dogs at the cemetery. Staff have not reported any
issues. Will continue to monitor the situation and add back to the agenda if needed.
B. 3rd Quarter Activity Report 2024
MOTION: of J. Monro seconded by T. Grawe, accepting the Activity Report for Third Quarter.
Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
C. Maintenance and Grounds Update
Mr. Lathrop reported that burial restorations have occurred, along with seeding of burial areas.
STS is completing fall cutbacks and removing weeds as well as dead flowers. The corner
monuments at the cemetery were cleaned, pressure washed, and mildew was removed. The
letters on the cemetery monument were also repainted. Tree work will take place in early
November. There is one dead tree at the cemetery that needs removal as well as additional tree
limb cleanup. Fall cleanup of leaves will also be completed in the coming weeks.
D. 2025 Cemetery Committee Meeting Schedule
MOTION: of T. Grawe seconded by D. Brueshoff, approving the 2025 Meeting Schedule.
E. REVIEW PROPOSED REVISIONS TO PRICING FOR 2025
Ms. Davis reviewed the updates to the General Price List for 2025. A pricing survey was
completed in 2023 that considered rates at area cemeteries. This year’s proposed rate increase
was a 3.2% inflationary increase.
MOTION: of D. Brueshoff seconded by J. Monro, approving the General Price List for 2025. Ayes-
6, Nays-0
6. COMMUNICATIONS / UPDATES
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
MOTION: of D. Brueshoff, seconded by J. Monro to adjourn the meeting. Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
Meeting adjourned at 2:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________________________
Wendy Davis, Cemetery/ Public Works Coordinator
Approved by the Cemetery Advisory Committee on 1-21-25