HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-21-25CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
LEBANON CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 21, 2025
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Lebanon Cemetery Advisory Committee of Apple Valley,
Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Nancy Anderson, Tim Anderson, Alan Kohls, Dave Kurtz
ABSENT: Dave Brueshoff, Tanya Grawe, Jan Monro
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 D. Kurtz approving the agenda for today’s meeting as
written. Ayes - 4, 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 – October 15, 2024
MOTION: of T. Anderson, seconded by D. Kurtz approving the minutes of the October 15,2024,
meeting. Ayes - 4, Nays - 0
5. NEW/CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. 2025 Goals
Maintenance Shed - The maintenance shed will be on the west side of the cemetery and will
be an approximately 30 x 40 building that stores cemetery equipment such as lowering
devices and vaults. Mr. Lathrop informed the committee that quotes for the maintenance
shed had been received and most were higher than anticipated. The estimated cost of the
project is $12k over budget. Staff will schedule time to review the project with Engineering
and the goal is still to install the garage in 2025.
Columbaria Area Water Feature – Mr. Saam updated the committee on the status of the
water feature near the new columbaria area. There are funds allocated in the budget to
begin the process of designing and installing the water feature. Previously, a private donor
has expressed interest in assisting with the water feature as well. Updates will be provided at
a future meeting.
New Columbarium – A new columbarium for the area south of the shelter has been ordered.
This will be the second of four columbaria. The Columbaria is planned to be installed in
August. An additional 10 single niches will be available in the new columbarium.
MOTION: of N. Anderson seconded by D. Kurtz, approving the proposed 2025 Goals. Ayes - 4,
Nays - 0
B. Maintenance and Grounds Update
Mr. Lathrop reported that several maintenance activities took place in the fall of 2024 including
tree pruning and removal of two trees. Next month, a cemetery cleanup will take place. High
winds are causing items to blow away. Holiday décor will be left in place until the end of February.
C. 4th Quarter Activity Report 2024
MOTION: of T. Anderson seconded by D. Kurtz approving the 2024 4th Quarter Activity Report.
Ayes - 4, Nays - 0
D. 2024 Cemetery Report
MOTION: of N. Anderson seconded by T. Anderson, approving the 2024 Cemetery Report.
Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
E. Cemetery Advisory Committee Term Expirations
The terms of Tanya Grawe and David Kurtz expire March 1, 2025. Both have expressed
interest in serving another term.
6. COMMUNICATIONS / UPDATES
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
MOTION: of D. Kurtz, seconded by T. Anderson to adjourn the meeting. Ayes - 4, Nays - 0
Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Wendy Davis, Cemetery/ Public Works Coordinator
Approved by the Cemetery Advisory Committee on 4-15-25