HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/05/22 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
May 22, 2025
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held May 22, 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
Hills, 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, 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
Mr. Lawell noted the applicant for item S.E. requested the item be moved to the June 12, 2025,
regular City Council meeting.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting,
removing Item 5.E Cannabis Microbusiness Text Amendments, which will be
considered at the June 12, 2025, meeting. 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.
Michael Bogerd announced he will be opening a new restaurant in Apple Valley called Chicken
Salad Chick.
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 Grendahl, 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 May 8, 2025.
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B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-79 setting public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 12, 2025,
to consider On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License application from
Spice Village, LLC, 7520 149th Street W.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-80 approving State Gambling Premises Permit for
Eastview Hockey Association to conduct lawful gambling at Revolve Hall/Whiskey
Inferno/Minnesota Burger Company, 14889 Florence Trail.
D. Approve 2025 Fuel Dispensing Facility Permit for Holiday Stationstores, LLC, d/b/a
Holiday Stationstore #2746584, 15550 Cedar Avenue.
E. Approve appointment of City Representatives to the Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority (MVTA) Board of Commissioners and Technical Work Group.
F. Receive 2024 Police Department Annual Report.
G. Surplus Parks Equipment
1. Declare miscellaneous City property and unclaimed property to be surplus.
2. Approve agreement with SLA Auctions, LLC, to hold an online auction.
H. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-81 receiving Feasibility Study for PFAS Removal
Project 2024-137, PFAS Treatment Facility Study.
I. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-82 approving plans and specifications for Project 2024-
102, Utility Improvements (Hayes Trail/Longridge Park), and authorizing
advertisement for receipt of bids on June 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (2023 Parks Bond
Referendum).
J. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-83 approving plans and specifications for Project 2025-
154,Neighborhood Parks Improvements, and authorizing advertisement for receipt
of bids on June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (2023 Parks Bond Referendum).
K. Approve grant agreement with the Board of Water and Soil Resources for two
Watershed Based Implementation Fund Projects: FY25 EVR-P55 Zoo Blvd. Pond
and FY25 Black Dog WMO Targeted Pretreatment Sumps.
L. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-84 awarding agreement for Project 2025-104, Johnny
Cake Ridge Road (147th to 140th Street) Improvements,to McNamara Contracting,
Inc.
M. Approve purchase of Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet for Project 2025-104, Johnny
Cake Ridge Road (147th to 140th Street) Improvements.
N. Approve First Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Bike
and Pedestrian Plan Update.
O. Approve Change Order No. 1 to agreement with Kusske Construction Co, LLC, for
Project 2025-127, 140th Street(Pilot Knob to Erickson Park) SS Improvements, and
approve acceptance and final payment.
P. Approve acceptance and final payment on purchase order with Webber Recreational
Design, Inc., for branding and play features for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic
Center Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum).
Q. Approve claims and bills.
R. Approve the personnel report.
End of Consent Agenda
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Regular Agenda
A. Music in Kelley Park
Apple Valley Arts Foundation representatives Mary Hamann-Roland,Nicole Junker, and Shelli
Ricci provided information about the 2025 Music in Kelley Park concert series.
Mayor Hooppaw read the proclamation. The Council thanked the Apple Valley Arts Foundation
for providing this great community event and the MVTA for providing transportation.
MOTION: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl,proclaiming "Music in Kelley Park" on June 20
and 27; July 11, 18, and 25; August 1, 8, 15, and 22; and September 6 and 13,
2025, and declaring it a community festival. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
B. Poppy Days Proclamation
Ms. Gina Dierfeldt, 1st Vice President of the Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary,Unit
1776, was present and read the proclamation.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming May 23, 2025, as "Poppy Day"
and May 2025 as "Poppy Month" and asking citizens to pay tribute to those who
have died in war in the name of freedom. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
C. Memorial Day Proclamation
Mr. Bernie Baumann, Post Commander of the Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776,
introduced this item, discussed the importance of Memorial Day, and read the poem In Flanders
Fields by John McCrae. Mayor Hooppaw read the proclamation proclaiming May 26, 2025,
"Memorial Day" and invited everyone to the Memorial Day ceremonies at 8 a.m. at Lebanon
Cemetery and 10:00 a.m. at the Apple Valley American Legion Memorial.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, acknowledging the Federal Proclamation of
May 26, 2025, as "Memorial Day" and asking citizens to remember those who
were casualties and injured in the various wars and police actions of the United
States. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
D. Planned Development No. 975 (PD-975) Impervious Surface Amendment
Ms. Stroeing stated Erik and Amy Edstrom, 6085 158th Court West, have requested a zoning code
text amendment to "PD-975", Zone 1 (Planned Development No. 975). The request is to consider
amending the impervious surface coverage requirements for lots that are 9,999 sq. ft. or less in
area to allow an additional 10% impervious surface coverage if an on-site stormwater management
facility is approved and utilized to mitigate the additional impervious surface. A public hearing for
the requested amendment was held at the May 7, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. All public
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comments received have been in support of the amendment. The Planning Commission had no
comments or concerns and recommended approval of the amendment as drafted by a 4-0 vote.
MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, to pass an Ordinance amending Article 32,
Planned Development No. 975 of the City Code by amending impervious surface
requirements. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
E. Cannabis Microbusiness Text Amendments
At the request of the applicant, this item was moved to the June 12, 2025, regular City Council
meeting.
Communications
Mayor Hooppaw and Councilmember Grendahl thanked the Chamber of Commerce, staff, and
attendees of the State of the City Address.
Ms. Scipioni provided an overview of the City's new agenda, minutes, and packets website.
In honor of Public Works Week, Mr. Lawell highlighted the responsibilities of the Public Works
Department and thanked them for their valued service to the community.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, 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 Grendahl, seconded by Melander, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
CiiwI4—
Christina M. Scipioni, Ci Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council (ic ____\_\\,
on June 12, 2025. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor