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Home My WebLink About2025/04/10City of Apple Valley Dakota County, Minnesota April 10, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 10, 2025, at 7:00 p,m. Present: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, Hiebert, and Melander. Absent: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Bauer, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, 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 the Agenda MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, as presented. Ayes - 5 - 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. Bernie Bauman, 15643 Duck Crossing Way, stated concerns regarding state housing legislation. 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 Melander, seconded by Bergman, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Consent Agenda Items A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 2025. B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-49 setting public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on May 8, 2025, for 2025 Special Assessment Roll No. 697 — delinquent utilities. C. Proclaim June 27 to July 5, 2025, as "The 59th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days Celebration" and designate it a Community Festival. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 10, 2025 Page 2 D. Approve change of corporate officers in connection with On -Sale Liquor License and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales at Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Texas Roadhouse, located at 5545 157th Street W. E. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permit for Apple Valley Rotary Scholarship Foundation to hold a raffle on May 13, 2025, at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road. F. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permit for Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association to hold a raffle on May 4, 2025, at CrossFit Templar, 14608 Felton Court. G. Approve agreement, including a repurchase agreement, with Markid Properties II, LLC, for City -owned properties known as the Central Village West Site, located at 7153 153rd Street W. and 7169 152nd Street W. H. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50 amending the Fixed Asset Policy. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51 approving plans and specifications for Project 2025-104, Johnny Cake Ridge Road (147th to 140th Street) Improvements, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-52 approving plans and specifications for Project 2025-105, 2025 Street Improvements, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. K. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-53 awarding agreement for Project 2025-103, 2025 Micro Surfacing to Fahmer Asphalt Sealers, LLC. L. Approve agreement for Project 2025-118, 2025 Concrete Removal & Replacement Services with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. M. Declare Kelley Park playground equipment as surplus and authorize disposal or auction and approve agreement with Auction Masters, Inc., to host an online auction. N. Approve payment to Dakota Electric Association to bury overhead powerlines and provide power for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). O. Approve Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Pro-Tec Design, Inc., for Police Operations — Card Readers and Cameras. P. Approve Change Order No. 10 to various contractors for Project 2021-172, Police Garage. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 10, 2025 Page 3 Q. Approve the claims and bills. R. Approve the personnel report. Regular Agenda A. Introduction and Oaths Of Office of Police Officers Police Chief Francis introduced Police Officers Mitchell Taylor and Ethan Solheid. City Clerk Scipioni administered the oath of office. Their family members pinned their badges. The City Council congratulated Officers Taylor and Solheid on the end of their field training and thanked them for their service to the City. B. PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc. - Orchard Path Phase III Project Mr. Hedberg stated the City has received a request from PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc., to issue up to $35,000,000 of Senior Housing Revenue Bonds to finance the construction of 75 independent -living units as an addition to the existing PHS Orchard Path project at Cobblestone. The current Orchard Path project is currently comprised of 175 independent living units, 58 assisted living units, and 20 memory care units. These bonds are payable only from the revenues of PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc., and are not an obligation of the City of Apple Valley and will not impact the City's bond ratings through Moody's and Standard and Poor's. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:18 p.m. to consider the issuance of up to $35,000,000 of Senior Housing Revenue Bonds to finance the construction of 75 independent - living units as an addition to the existing PHS Orchard Path project at Cobblestone. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council or audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:18 p.m. Grendahl expressed concerns about the potential changes at the federal level regarding the tax- exempt status of municipal bonds. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2025-54 approving second amended and restated housing program and issuance and sale of Senior Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, relating to a senior housing and health care project. Ayes - 4 - Nays —1 (Grendahl). C. Bethel Assemblies of God Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Communications Monopole Ms. Stroeing stated Buell Consulting, on behalf of Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless), and Bethel Assemblies of God, the property owner, request consideration of a conditional use permit (CUP) to construct an 86' tall wireless communications tower (cell tower) at 14201 Cedar Ave. The proposed location of the tower is in the south end of the parcel, adjacent to 143rd St W. The tower is requested to enhance the network coverage and capacity for wireless communication in the surrounding area. The construction of the cell tower will include an CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 10, 2025 Page 4 equipment pad and generator. A public hearing was held at the March 5, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. Responses to public comments and questions were provided at the March 19, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the CUP subject to conditions 1 through 15 as listed in the proposed resolution. Staff have continued to receive comments related to the CUP request. Additional public comments that have been received were included in the Council packet. The Council discussed the request. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, adopting Resolution No. 2025-54 approving a Conditional Use Permit for an 86-foot-tall wireless communications tower at Bethel Assemblies of God Church, located at 14201 Cedar Ave. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. D. Airport Runway Construction Update Mr. Grawe and Councilmember Bergman provided an update regarding upcoming construction at Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport. This year, Runway 12R-30L (South Parallel Runway) will be closed for two periods, April 14 to May 23 and August 18 to September 26. These runway closure periods will alter aircraft arrival and departure procedures and will redistribute aircraft overflights and associated noise over surrounding communities, including Apple Valley. Communications Chief Nelson highlighted the Fire Department's annual firefighter recruitment efforts, which are underway until April 30. Chief Francis shared information regarding the Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on April 19 and the Autism Acceptance Patch Hunt that will be held April 21 to 25. Mayor Hooppaw reminded the community that the Apple Valley Home and Garden Expo is Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastview High School. 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 - 5 - Nays - 0. Adjourn MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota April 10, 2025 Page 5 Respectfully Submitted, (Y41A , --- Christina M. Scipioni, Ci�lerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on April 24, 2025. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor