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Home My WebLink About2025/08/28CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 28, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held August 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander (remote for personal reasons). ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Hills, City Engineer Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, City Planner Dill, Police Chief Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, 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, adding item 4.U. Approve issuance of Temporary On -Sale Liquor License for Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776, at 14521 Granada Drive on October 18, 2025. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) Audience Mayor Hooppaw asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting's agenda. Metropolitan Council District Representative 15 Victor Obisakin introduced himself and shared information about the Metropolitan Council. The Council thanked Mr. Obisakin for attending the meeting and said they were looking forward to working with him. 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 Hiebert, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) Consent Agenda Items A. t�pprove the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 2025. B. A(lopt Resolution No. 2025-125 accepting donation from CenterPoint Energy for use by Fire Department. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 22, 2025 Page 2 C. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permits for Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, at Apple Valley American Legion. D. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permit for Fraternal Order of Police South Metro Ledge 14, on September 30, 2025, at Bogart's Entertaininent Center. E. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-126 amending Resolution No. 2025-55 approving conditional use permit for 86' tall wireless communications monopole in "P" (Institutional) zone and attaching conditions thereto. F. Approve agreement with Hoffman and McNamara Company, for Project 2025-157, 2025 Ash Tree Replacements. G. Approve grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Unit 3 Phase 1 Alimagnet Park Ecological Restoration Project. H. Approve agreement with Trembath Training, LLC, for Police Department fitness services absolutely. I. Approve agreement with Certified Recycling, LLC, for Residential Fall Clean -Up Day (Appliance, Scrap Metal, and Mattress Collection). J. Approve payment to Dakota Electric Association to upgrade electrical service at Kelley Park for Project 2024-190, Kelley Park Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). K. Approve Change Order No. 15 for Project 2021-172, Police Garage. L. Approve Change Order No. 13 with Terra General Contractors, Inc., d/b/a Terra Construction, for Project 2024-188, Youth Baseball/Softball Complex Construction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). M. Approve Change Order No. 1 to agreement with Bituminous Roadways, Inc., for Project 2025-154, Neighborhood Parks Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). N. Approve Change Order No. 1 with Sawtooth Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Flagship Recreation, for extra concrete at Cobblestone Lake Park (southeast) for Project 2025-154, Neighborhood Parks Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). O. Approve Change Order No. I to professional services agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for special inspections and material testing services for Project 2024-187, Family Aquatic Center Improvements, and approve acceptance and final payment (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). P. Approve Change Order No. 2 to agreement with VCI Environmental, Inc., for hazardous material abatement services for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction, and approve acceptance and final payment (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Q. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Conference Technologies Inc., d/b/a CTI for Police Operations Building — Video Conferencing/Display Monitors/Audio/Data Networking & Cabling. R. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Pro -Tee Design, Inc., for Police Operations Building — Card Readers and Cameras. S. Approve claims and bills T. Approve the personnel report. U. Approve issuance of Temporary On -Sale Liquor License for Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776, at 14521 Granada Drive on October 18, 2025 End of Consent Agenda CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 22, 2025 Page 3 Regular Agenda A. Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association Donation Chief Francis introduced President Lynn Jesh, Linda Garrett -Johnson, and Kevin Schleppenbach from the Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association. The Association raised $17,000 to assist with the purchase of wellness equipment for the new Police Operations Building. The Council thanked the Association for its contribution to the Police Department and the community. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2025-127 accepting a donation from the Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association for use by Police Department. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) B. Vacation of drainage and utility easements on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Village of Founders Circle Ms. Dill stated at the August 14, 2025, meeting the Council opened the public hearing on the request to vacate the existing drainage and utility easements within the Village of Founders Circle plat, provided an opportunity for comment, and continued the hearing until the August 28, 2025, meeting. Ms. Dill asked the Council to open the continued hearing, accept additional comments, and announce the hearing is closed. Action on the easement vacation request will occur at a future meeting. Mayor Hooppaw reopened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. to consider vacation of drainage and utility easements on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Village of Founders Circle. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council or audience. There were none and the hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m. The Mayor announced action on the drainage and utility easement would be on a future City Council agenda. C. § 155.320 (Cannabis Businesses, Hemp Businesses, and Temporary Cannabis Events) Text Amendment Ms. Stroeing stated staff is initiating an amendment to §155.320 (Cannabis Businesses, Hemp Businesses, and Temporary Cannabis Events). The amendment will update and clarify language based on existing City policy. The public hearing for this proposed amendment was held at the August 6, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. No public comments were received. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment by a 5-0 vote. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl to pass an Ordinance amending § 155.320 (Cannabis Businesses, Hemp Businesses, and Temporary Cannabis Events) to address the procedure of measuring setback buffers for cannabis businesses and waiving the second reading. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota August 22, 2025 Page 4 D. §155.397 (Variances) Text Amendment Ms. Stroeing stated staff is initiating an amendment to §155.397 (Variances). The amendment will update requirements for variances to include a mandatory public hearing. The public hearing for this proposed amendment was held at the August 6, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. No public comments were received. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment by a 5-0 vote. MOTION: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl, to pass an Ordinance amending §155.397 (Variances) to require public hearings for variance requests and waiving the second reading. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) Communications Mr. Carlson shared information about the upcoming Fall Food Truck Festival on Saturday, September 13 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Quarry Point Park. Mr. Carlson thanked the Apple Valley Arts Foundation for its partnership in providing live music for the event. Calendar of Upcoming Events MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Grendahl, 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. (rollcall) Adjourn MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Christina M. Scipioni, City ChClerk n Approved by the Apple Valley City Council��--- On September 11, 2025. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor