HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/11/13CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
November 13, 2025
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held November 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, 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, Finance Director Hedberg, Liquor Manager Heyne, Finance Director
Lemarr, 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 Melander, seconded by Grendahl, 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.
Carm Tenhoff, 407 Upper Wood Way, Burnsville, asked the Council for an update regarding the
status of her request to allow non -service animals in the Apple Valley Senior Center.
The Mayor and Council responded that the policy regarding animals is set by staff, and the
Council will not be changing the current policy.
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.
Consent Agenda Items
A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2025.
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B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-154 setting public hearing at 7:00 pm. on December 11,
2025, for renewal of On -Sale Liquor, Wine, and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses
for 2026.
C. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permits for Apple Valey Sons of the American
Legion, Post 1776, at Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-155 amending the 2025 Budget for specific items.
E. Approve 2026 rates for City Attorney services.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-156 restricting parking along 152°d Street West from
Garret Avenue to Galaxie Avenue.
G. Approve wetland delineation for Moeller Park.
H. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-157 approving plans and specifications for Project
2025-167, Alimagnet Park Unit 3 Restoration, and authorizing advertisement for
receipt of bids on December 9, 2025.
I. Approve agreement with PropertyRoom.com, Inc., and declare unclaimed property
surplus.
J. Approve joint powers agreement with Dakota County for 2026 Sentence to Service
(STS) Program Work Crews.
K. Approve joint powers agreement with City of Burnsville for in -lake projects on
Alimagnet, Lac Lavon, and Keller Lakes.
L. Approve professional services agreement with Sports Lighting Authority, LLC, for
tennis court lighting design, installation management, and verification services at
Hagemeister Park for Project 2026-116, Neighborhood Parks Improvements (2023
Parks Bond Referendum).
M. Approve change orders to playground equipment/installation purchase orders with
PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., for Project 2025-154, Neighborhood Parks
Improvements, and approve acceptance and final payment (2023 Parks Bond
Referendum).
1. Change Order and final payment for Carrollwood Park
2. Change Order and final payment for Cedar Isle Park
N. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Braun Intertec
Corporation for Special Inspections and Testing Service for City of Apple Valley
Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) & Police Department (Police Building Only).
O. Approve acceptance and final payment on professional services agreement with
Sports Lighting Authority, LLC, for lighting design, preconstruction, and inspection
services associated with Project 2024-153, Pickleball Court Expansion at JCRPW
(2023 Parks Bond Referendum).
P. Approve claims and bills.
Q. Approve the personnel report.
End of Consent Agenda
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Dakota County, Minnesota
November 13, 2025
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Regular Agenda
A. Dakota County Draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
Mr. Saam provided an overview of the Apple Valley projects included in the draft Dakota
County 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Melander, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-158 of support
for the Dakota County Draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Ayes - 5 -
Nays - 0.
Communications
Mr. Lawell invited the community to the 2026 Budget Open House, to be held on November 18
from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Municipal Center.
Mayor Hooppaw shared information about the League of Minnesota Cities Mayor for a Day
essay contest and encouraged students to apply.
The Council acknowledged the wonderful Veteran's Day events in the community, including at
Apple Valley High School and the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776.
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.
Closed Session
A. Convene in Closed Session to Discuss AFSCME and LELS Union Negotiations
Mayor Hooppaw requested a motion to close the meeting under the exceptions to the open meeting
law to discuss labor negotiations.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, to enter into a closed meeting and convene in
closed session to discuss AFSCME and LELS union labor negotiations. Ayes - 5
-Nays-0.
The Council convened in the Regent Conference Room at 7:26 p.m. to discuss AFSCME and LELS
union labor negotiations. In attendance were Mayor Hooppaw, Councilmembers Bergman,
Grendahl, Hiebert, and Melander; City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney
Hills, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis,
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Finance Director Hedberg, Finance Director Lemarr, and Public Works Director Saam. The meeting
was tape recorded as required by law.
This portion of the meeting ended at 8:24 p.m.
Adjourn
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christina M. Scipioni, Cit Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
on November 25, 2025. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor