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Home My WebLink About2025/10/09CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 9, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held October 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, and Grendahl, Melander (remote for personal reasons). 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, Finance Director Hedberg, Liquor Manager Heyne, Finance Director Lemarr, Assistant Finance Director Rotz, and Public Works Director Saam. 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 Bergman, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting, removing item 4.K. 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. Kris Radford, 14380 Euclid Avenue, spoke about concerns regarding an incident on October 2, 2025. Patty Matthews, with Moms Demand Action, requested Council consider a resolution urging legislators to ban high -capacity magazines and assault weapons. Ann Bailey, 14372 Euclid Avenue, shared information about DARTS' group respite program, The Breathing Space, now at Grace Lutheran Church. 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 Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 9, 2025 Page 2 Consent Agenda Items A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 2025. B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-144 selecting a Paid Family Medical Leave insurance, short-term disability insurance, and vision insurance provider. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-145 approve the Apple Valley Fire Department Fire Policy Manual. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-146 approving changes to the Public Works Department Policy Manual by revising Section 5.01 — Maintenance Personnel Uniform Policy and 5.02 - Non -Union Personnel Uniform Policy. E. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-147 appointing representatives to LOGIS Board of Directors. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-148 approving the selection of Brazos Citation Software for LOGIS police agencies. G. Approve agreement renewal with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (ESRI) for geographic information system software and services. H. Approve agreement with Vineland Properties, LLC, d/b/a Vineland Tree Care, for tree removal at Valleywood Golf Course. 1. Approve purchase order with Midwest Playscapes, Inc., for picnic shelter for Project 2024-190, Kelley Park Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). J. Approve Change Order No. 17 for Project 2021-172, Police Garage. K. Item removed from the agenda. L. Approve Change Order No. 5 to agreement with Kraus -Anderson Construction Company for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). M. Approve Change Order No. 2, 3, 4, and 5 to agreement with Bituminous Roadways, Inc., for Project 2025-154, Neighborhood Parks Improvements (2023 Pars Bond Referendum). N. Approve Change Order No. 1, acceptance and final payment on agreement with Hydro-Klean, LLC, for Project 2025-143, 2025 Sump Catch Basin Cleaning — County and Collector Roads. O. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Sewer Septic Grease Services, LLC, for Project 2025-144, 2025 Sump Catch Basin Cleaning — Interior Roads. P. Approve claims and bills. Q. Approve the personnel report. End of Consent Agenda Regular Agenda A. Proclaim October 11, 2025, as "Dick Tuthill Day". Mr. Lawell introduced the proclamation and highlighted Dick and Marilynn Tuthill's service to the community. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 9, 2025 Page 3 Mayor Hooppaw read the proclamation. Mr. Tuthill thanked the City Council for the recognition and said he enjoys serving his community. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming October 11, 2025, as "Dick Tuthill Day". Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) B. 2025 Special Assessment Roll No. 698 — Delinquent Utilities Mr. Rotz described Assessment Roll No. 698, totaling the original amount of $192,381.97, for delinquent utility accounts. He noted the hearing notice was published according to law and confirmed receipt of the Affidavit of Publication. The original assessment roll represented 468 utility billing accounts. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order, at 7:26 p.m., on Special Assessment Roll No. 698. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:26 p.m. MOTION: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl, adopting Resolution No. 2025-149 approving and levying 2025 Special Assessment Roll No. 698, delinquent utility accounts. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) C. 2025 Special Assessment Roll No. 699 — Delinquent Hazardous Tree Removal and Nuisance Charges Mr. Rotz described Assessment Roll No. 699, totaling the original amount of $4,676.41, for delinquent code violation invoices. He noted the hearing notice was published according to law and confirmed receipt of the Affidavit of Publication. The original assessment roll includes one property. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order, at 7:27 p.m., on Special Assessment Roll No. 699. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:27 p.m. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2025-150 approving and levying 2025 Special Assessment Roll No. 699, delinquent hazardous tree removal and nuisance charges. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) D. Convene in Closed Session Under Attorney -Client Exceptions to Discuss an Amended Purchase Agreement Mayor Hooppaw requested a motion to close the meeting under the exception to the open meeting law to discuss an amended purchase agreement with Markid Properties II, LLC, at 7153 152nd Street West and 7169 153rd Street West. (Central Village West site). CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 9, 2025 Page 4 MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, to close the regular meeting and convene in closed session to discuss an amended purchase agreement with Markid Properties II, LLC, at 7153 152nd Street West and 7169 153rd Street West. (Central Village West site). Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. (rollcall) This portion of the meeting ended at 7:29 p.m. Councilmember Melander left the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Mayor Hooppaw and Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, and Hiebert convened in the Regent Conference Room, at 7:32 p.m., along with City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Hills, Community Development Director Benetti, Police Chief Francis, Finance Director Hedberg, and Finance Director Lamarr. The meeting was recorded as required by law. The Council reconvened in open session at 7:44 p.m. E. Consider First Amendment to Purchase Agreement Ms. Benetti stated the amended purchase agreement changes the purchase price from $2,500,000.00 to $2,250,000.00 and amends the approved site plans. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, to approve the first amendment to purchase agreement with Markid Properties II, LLC, for the Central Village West Site — 7153 153rd Street West & 7169 152nd Street West (Picklehall Site). Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. F. Approve a Non -Exclusive License Agreement Mr. Benetti stated the City Council is asked to consider and approve a Non -Exclusive License Agreement for parking between the City of Apple Valley and Markid Properties II, LLC. The agreement allows the use of 50 spaces in the City -owned Central Village West Parking Lot, located at 7075 152nd Street W. Markid Properties currently holds a purchase agreement with the City to acquire the adjacent Central Village West Site, which has been approved for development of a 66,350 sq. ft. indoor pickleball recreation and food hall facility, to be known as Picklehall. Under the proposed license agreement, the 50 spaces would be allowed for Picklehall customers but would remain non-exclusive. Markid Properties would pay an annual fee of $4,300 to the City for the right to use these 50 spaces. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving a non-exclusive license agreement for parking with Markid Properties II, LLC for the Picklehall project. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota October 9, 2025 Page 5 Communications Mr. Lawell shared information about an upcoming paper shredding event on October 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Johnny Cake Ridge Park East parking lot. Chief Francis highlighted the upcoming Police Department Trunk or Treat to be held October 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Splash Valley parking lot. Calendar of Upcoming Events MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, 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 - 4 - Nays - 0. Adjourn MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hiebert, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Christina M. Scipioni, C* y Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council On October 23, 2025. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor