HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/04/24 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
April 24, 2025
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held April 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers, Grendahl, and Hiebert.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bergman and Melander.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney
Hills, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Parks and Recreation
Director Carlson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Consultant Planner
Haskamp, Planner Hayes, 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 - 3 -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.
Dave Walstad, 14244 Fossil Lane, addressed the Council regarding airplane traffic and noise.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the
consent agenda. Councilmember Grendahl requested item 4.G be pulled for further discussion
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, approving all items the consent agenda, except
4.G. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2025, as written.
B. Proclaim May 4-10, 2025, as "Drinking Water Week".
C. Proclaim April 2025 as "Fair Housing Month".
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D. Approve issuance of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Apple Valley
American Legion, Post 1776, at 14521 Granada Drive on July 3-4, 2025, and
August 16, 2025.
E. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permit for RVPE Foundation at Valley Middle
School, 900 Gardenview Drive, on June 20, 2025.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-56 amending the 2024 Operating Budget for specific
items.
G. Adopt Resolution No.2025 57 amending the 2025 Operating Budget for specific
items. Item pulled for discussion
H. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-58 approving changes to Public Works Department
Policy Manual.
I. Approve 2025-2026 Goal Setting Focus Session Summary.
J. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-59 for approval of Dakota County to join the
Minnesota Transit Authority Board of Commissioners.
K. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-60 approving plans and specifications for Project
2022-111, Apple Valley 11th and 12th Additions Electrical Conversion Phase 1,
and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids, on May 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
L. Approve agreement with Metropolitan Council for 2025 Community Assisted Lake
Monitoring Program.
M. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-61 awarding agreement for Project 2023-133, EVR-
P11 Pond Enhancements.
N. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 awarding agreement for Project 2025-115, Contract
Ash Tree Stump Removal and Sidewalk Replacement.
O. Approve Change Order No. 31 to agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC,
d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center
Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum).
P. Approve claims and bills.
Q. Approve personnel report.
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4.G Adopt Resolution No. 2025-57 amending the 2025 Operating Budget for specific items_
Councilmember Grendahl asked for additional information regarding where the funding came
from for the Valleywood Golf Course and the General Fund amendments.
Mr. Hedberg stated the Valleywood Golf Course funding is being moved from one fund account
to another. He stated the larger General Fund amendments were projects not completed in prior
budget years, so funds exist in the City's fund balance to complete the projects.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2025-57 amending
the 2025 Operating Budget for specific items. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
Regular Agenda
A. Proclaim Volunteer Recognition Week
Ms. Scipioni introduced this item and read the proclamation proclaiming April 20 through April
26, 2025, as "Volunteer Recognition Week".
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert,proclaiming April 20 through April 26, 2025,
as "Volunteer Recognition Week" and thanking all those who contribute their
time,talent, and energy to the community. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
B. Proclaim National Therapy Animal Day
Mayor Hooppaw introduced this item and read the proclamation proclaiming April 30, 2025, as
"National Therapy Animal Day".
MOTION: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming April 30, 2025, as "National
Therapy Animal Day". Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
Apple Valley resident Mary Mittelstaedt, a Pet Partners animal therapy volunteer, and her
service dog, Duke, accepted the proclamation.
C. McDonalds at Orchard Place Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements
Ms. Stroeing stated McDonald's USA, LLC has requested consideration of vacation drainage and
utility easements along the south, east, and northwest sides of Outlot A, Orchard Place 4th
Addition. The existing outlot is located at the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and 155th
Street West. The preliminary plat for McDonalds at Orchard Place was approved at the February
27, 2025, City Council meeting. It is anticipated that the final plat and development agreement
will be on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.New drainage and utility easements are
proposed through the McDonalds at Orchard Place plat. No comments or concerns have been
received to date. Staff recommends that the hearing for the vacation of the easements be held, but
that no other formal action be taken until the City Council reviews the McDonalds at Orchard
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Place final plat. This will ensure that replacement easements are dedicated along the new
property lines.
Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:19 p.m. to consider vacation of drainage
and utility easements on Outlot A, Orchard Place 4th Addition on the northwest corner of Pilot
Knob Road and 155th Street West(preliminary platted as McDonalds at Orchard Place). The
Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council or audience. There were none and the
hearing was declared closed at 7:19 p.m.
D. Orchard Place 5th Addition(Lot 1, Lot 2, Outlot B Only) Rezoning
Ms. Stroeing stated HJ Development and Rockport, LLC, are requesting approval of a rezoning
of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlot B of Orchard Place 5th Addition from "RB" (Retail
Business) to "PD" (Planned Development). This request aligns with a proposed subdivision of a
16.22-acre outlot (Outlot D, Orchard Place 2nd Addition) into two lots and two outlots. Provided
that the rezoning and preliminary plat are approved,the site plan/building permit authorization
requests for Lot 1 and Lot 2 may be reviewed and approved. Lot 1, Block 1, Orchard Place 5th
Addition would be the site of a proposed indoor/outdoor recreation facility and Class 1 restaurant
-- Skyline Social & Games. Lot 2, Block 1, Orchard Place 5th Addition would be the site of a
135-unit multi-family apartment complex.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert,passing an ordinance approving the rezoning
of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlot B, Orchard Place 5th Addition(according
to the preliminary plat) from "RB" (Retail Business)to "PD" (Planned
Development). Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert,passing a Planned Development ordinance
applicable to Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlot B, Orchard Place 5th Addition
(according to the preliminary plat). Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
E. Orchard Place 5th Addition
Ms. Stroeing stated HJ Development, and Rockport, LLC, are requesting approval of the
subdivision of a 16.22-acre outlot(Outlot D, Orchard Place 2nd Addition) into two lots and two
outlots. This request is consistent with the proposed rezoning from "RB" (Retail Business)to
"PD" (Planned Development) of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 and Outlot B, Orchard Place 5th
Addition(according to the preliminary plat). Lot 1, Block 1, Orchard Place 5th Addition will be
the site of a proposed indoor/outdoor recreation facility and Class 1 restaurant-- Skyline Social
& Games. Lot 2, Block 1, Orchard Place 5th Addition will be the site of a 135-unit multi-family
apartment complex. A public hearing for the proposed subdivision was held at the April 2, 2025,
Planning Commission meeting. The were no public comments and no outstanding questions
from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed subdivision by a 6-0 vote.
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MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2025-63 approving
subdivision by Preliminary Plat of Outlot D, Orchard Place 2nd Addition into two
lots and two outlots by Orchard Place 5th Addition. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
F. Skyline Social & Games
Ms. Stroeing stated Skyline MN Apple Valley, LLC has requested site plan/building permit
authorization to allow construction of a 46,200 sq. ft. indoor commercial recreation facility and
class I restaurant with an associated 51,000 sq. ft. outdoor recreation facility and patio on Lot 1,
Block 1 of the proposed Orchard Place 5th Addition. The indoor recreation facility would
include bowling lanes, duckpin lanes, axe throwing, an arcade, and banquet and meeting spaces.
The outdoor recreation facility and patio would include sand volleyball courts, cornhole courts,
bocce courts, indoor/outdoor bar, fire pits, and outdoor dining seating. The indoor/outdoor
recreation facility will also be in conjunction with a restaurant service that provides traditional
sit-down options, bar service, and outdoor seating. The Planning Commission reviewed this site
plan/building permit authorization at the April 2, 2025, meeting. The Commission recommended
approval of the project by a 6-0 vote.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2025-64 approving
Site Plan/Building Permit authorization to allow construction of a 46,550 sq. ft.
indoor commercial recreation facility and class I restaurant with an associated
51,150 sq. ft. outdoor commercial recreation facility and patio on Lot 1, Block 1,
Orchard Place 5th Addition(according to the preliminary plat). Ayes - 3 -Nays -
0.
Skyline Social co-owner Whitney Kolquist introduced the business to the City Council. The
Mayor and Councilmembers welcomed Ms. Kolquist and thanked her for the investment in
Apple Valley.
G. Orchard Place Apartments
Ms. Haskamp stated Robert Fink on behalf of Trident Development ("Applicant")has applied
for a Site Plan and Building Permit Authorization to construct a 135-unit multi-family residential
apartment building on Outlot D of the Orchard Place 2nd Addition("Subject Property").
Rockport, LLC ("Owner") currently owns the Subject Property. This development will be
located on Lot 2, Block 1, of the proposed Orchard Place 5th Addition. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the requested Site Plan and Building Permit
Authorization for the proposed projects at the April 2, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting a Resolution No. 2025-65 approving
the Site Plan and Building Permit Authorization for a 135-unit multi-family
residential apartment building on Lot 2, Block 1, of the proposed Orchard Place
5th Addition(according to the preliminary plat). Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
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Communications
Mayor Hooppaw thanked Ms. Stroeing for her excellent work while the Community
Development Department has been short-staffed.
Mayor Hooppaw discussed Consent Item 4.K,noting that this project is burying overhead
powerlines in the community, something that is funded by franchise fees.
Mr. Lawell thanked Mayor Hooppaw'for his three years of service on the Metro League of Cities
Board of Directors.
Mr. Benetti introduced Planner Carter Hayes to the Council.
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 - 3 -Nays - 0.
Adjourn
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert,to adjourn. Ayes - 3 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Christina M. Scipioni, sty Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council ,.0,,4,1
on May 8, 2025. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor