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Home My WebLink About2025/03/27 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 27, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, and Hiebert. ABSENT: Councilmember Melander. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Hills, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Police Chief Francis, Human Resources Manager Haefner, Finance Director Hedberg, Fire Chief Nelson, Public Works Director Saam, and Associate Planner Stroeing. 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 Hiebert, 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 Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 2025, as written. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming June 16-22, 2025, as "Mayor's Monarch Pledge Week", and encouraging citizens to participate in pollinator planting that will ensure habitat to nurture and protect monarchs and other pollinators. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving renewal of the City's general liability, property, automobile, workers' compensation, umbrella, and other insurance coverage for March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2026, with the League of CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 27, 2025 Page 2 Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust at a total premium and agency fee of $1,554,053.00, as recommended in the Finance Director's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Sale and Purchase Agreement and Repurchase Agreement with Northland Real Estate Group, LLC, for the sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Fraser Addition. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-42 setting a public hearing, at 7:00 p.m., on April 24, 2025, to consider vacating easements on Outlot A, Orchard Place 4th Addition. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-43 approving a one-year extension of site plan/building permit authorization and conditional use permit for Les Schwab Tires Development. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-44 approving the continuation of cooperative agreement for the Dakota County Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) Programs for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2028. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Local Affordable Housing Aid Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Community Development Agency, as attached to the Community Development Director's memo, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-45 directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for Project 2025-101E, 2025 Street and Utility Improvements (Apple Streets Electrical Conversion Phase 1). Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving continuation of the Commission/Committee Recognition Program, allowing each non-staff member of the Cemetery Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Telecommunications Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and Urban Affairs Advisory Committee to receive up to $720.00 of parks and recreation services, for 2025, as described in the Park and Recreation Director's memo. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-46 ordering preparation of the feasibility study for Project 2025-110, Ellice Trail (Johnny Cake Ridge Road to CSAH31) Improvements. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 27, 2025 Page 3 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving bidder qualification selection criteria for Project 2024-190, Kelley Park Renovation(2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving procedures for contract change orders for Project 2024-188, Youth Baseball/Softball Complex Construction(2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving procedures for contract change orders for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Purchase Order for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction, with Landscape Structures, Inc., for inclusive playground equipment in the amount of$1,379,922.59, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2024- 189, Redwood Park Reconstruction, with Sawtooth Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Flagship Recreation for inclusive playground installation services, in the amount of $699,239.69, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the proposal for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction with VCI Environmental, Inc., for hazardous material abatement services, in the amount of$6,980.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2024- 153, Pickleball Court Expansion at JCRPW, with Kunkel Electric, for lighting installation, in the amount of$87,900.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Local Trail Connections Grant Agreement for Project 2024-158, Cobblestone Lake Park Trail Improvements with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of$250,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the Agreement for Project 2025- 146, 2025 Outdoor Pool Water Management, with Hawkins, Inc., in the amount of $74,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 27, 2025 Page 4 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-47 awarding the agreement for Project 2025-101, 2025 Street and Utility Improvements (Apple Streets Phase 1), to McNamara Contracting, Inc.,the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of$3,451,553.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays - O. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, awarding agreements for the 2025 South Metro Cities Joint Powers Agreement for Project 2025-119, Street Maintenance JPA,to the lowest responsible bidders, in the amount of$335,919.00, as attached to the Public Works Superintendent's - Streets, memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 28 to the agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements, in the amount of an additional $31,299.00. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 25 to the agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum), in the amount of an additional $7,693.00. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 26 to the agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum), in the amount of an additional $6,050.00. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 27 to the agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum), in the amount of an additional $6,351.00. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 29 to the agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum), in the amount of an additional $17,077.00. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving Change Order No. 30 to the agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum), in the amount of a deduction $400.00. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Project 2017-109, JCRR Improvements, as complete and authorizing final payment on the agreement with McNamara Contracting, Inc., in the amount of$9,607.00. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 27, 2025 Page 5 MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, accepting Project 2024-139, 2024 Outdoor Pool Water Management, as complete and authorizing final payment on the contract with Hawkins, Inc., in the amount of$29,620.83. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, approving the personnel actions as listed in the Personnel Report dated March 27, 2025. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl,to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated March 6, 2025, in the amount of$1,392,549.42, and March 12, 2025, in the amount of$1,004,150.42. Ayes -4 -Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA PROCLAIM "ARBOR DAY" AND "ARBOR MONTH" Mr. Saam introduced the proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor Month. He noted the City Council would be holding a joint tree planting with members of the Dakota Electric Association Board on Thursday, May 8 at 5 p.m. at Diamond Path Park. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, to proclaim April 25, 2025 as "Arbor Day" and May 2025 as "Arbor Month". Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RETENTION OF LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY AND OPPOSING PROPOSED LEGISLATION Mr. Lawell presented information regarding several bills currently under consideration by the Minnesota Legislature that would limit long-standing city authority over land use and development. The bills include: SF 2229/HF 1987 ("Minnesota Starter Home Act"), SF 2231 / HF 2140 ("More Homes Right Places Act"), SF 2286 /HF 2018 ("Transforming Main Street Act"), and SF 1268 /HF 1309 ("People Over Parking Act"). Council discussion followed. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-48 supporting retention of city zoning authority and opposing proposed legislation seeking to limit local land use decision making. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. Mr. Tom Goodwin, 13015 Garvin Brook Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposed legislation and in support of the City Council resolution. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawell stated the Nordstrom Rack grand opening is Thursday, April 3 at 8 a.m. The Apple Valley Home and Garden Expo is on April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastview High School. Mayor Hooppaw stated he attended the grand opening of Urban Air. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota March 27, 2025 Page 6 Councilmember Bergman commended the Parks and Recreation Department for all the projects they are currently undertaking. Mr. Carlson summarized the projects currently underway, which include a park signage update, Splash Valley Waterpark improvements, Redwood Park improvements, Hayes Youth Baseball/Softball Complex reconstruction, Kelley Park Improvements, Cobblestone Park trail resurfacing,pickleball court expansion, skate park construction, and five neighborhood park projects. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, approving the calendar of upcoming events as 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 Hiebert, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Christina M. Scipioni, City Cl k Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on April 10, 2025. Clint ooppaw, ayor