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Home My WebLink About2025/12/23CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 23, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held December 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center. PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, Hiebert, and Melander. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Bauer, 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, 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 Mayor Hooppaw asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Mr. Lawell noted the City received a request from the applicant to continue Item S.B. to a future meeting. The request will be discussed during that agenda item. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, 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. Consent Agenda Mayor Hooppaw asked if the Council or anyone in the audience wished to pull any item from the consent agenda. MOTION: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl, approving items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Consent Agenda Items A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2025. B. Appoint City Representatives to Dakota 911 Emergency Communications Center Board and Committees for 2026-2027. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-173 establishing 2026 polling places. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 23, 2025 Page 2 D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-174 approving revised bylaws of the Apple Valley Firefighters Relief Association. E. 2025 fund balance commitments 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-175 committing December 31, 2025, fund balance for 2025 financial statement purposes 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-176 amending 2026 Budget for uncompleted 2025 projects and specific items. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-177 amending the 2025 Budget for specific items. G. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-178 approving updated Youth Open Gym Policy and Rules. H. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-179 for No Parking at Garrett Avenue from Glazier Avenue to CSAH 42 and Garrett Avenue from CSAH 42 to 153rd Street. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-180 for No Parking at 147th Street W., from CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) to Johnny Cake Ridge Road and Upper 147th Street from CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) to Endicott Way. J. Approve stormwater maintenance agreement for Orchard Place Apartments (Lot 1, Block 2, Orchard Place 5th Addition). K. Authorize Project 2025-165, Quarry Point Tower Riser Pipe Repair. L. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-181 awarding agreement for Project 2025-167, Alimagnet Park Unit 3 Restoration to Landbridge Ecological, Inc. M. Approve agreement with KFI Engineers, PC, for systems verification and testing services for Project 2024-190, Kelley Park Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). N. Approve agreement with KFI Engineers, PC, for systems verification and testing services for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). O. Approve Change Order No. 1 to agreement with McNamara Contracting, Inc., for Project 2024-158, Cobblestone Lake Trail Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). P. Approve Change Order No 6 to agreement with Bituminous Roadways, Inc., for Project 2025-154, Neighborhood Parks Improvements (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Q. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with LELS Local No. 71 establishing the 2026 City maximum monthly contribution toward employee group health benefits and the split for the cost of Minnesota Paid Leave. R. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with LELS Local No. 243 establishing the 2026 City maximum monthly contribution toward employee group health benefits and the split for the cost of Minnesota Paid Leave. S. 2026 Pay and Benefit Plan and Personnel Policy Manual 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-182 approving changes to Pay and Benefit Plan for 2026 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-183 approving changes to the Personnel Policy Manual. T. Approve claims and bills. U. Approve the personnel report. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 23, 2025 Page 3 End of Consent Agenda Regular Agenda A. Pass an Ordinance adding Chapter 124 to the City Code, regulating virtual currency kiosks. Chief Francis stated the Apple Valley Police Department believes that an ordinance prohibiting virtual currency kiosks within the City is necessary and appropriate to prevent crime, protect personal property, and promote the safety and welfare of its residents and the public. The benefits of prohibiting virtual currency kiosks far exceed any benefit the kiosks provide to the public. He provided background information regarding virtual currency kiosks, the harms associated with them, and the plan to notify businesses of the prohibit, if approved by Council. Discussion followed. MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, passing an ordinance adding Chapter 124 to the City Code, regulating virtual currency kiosks, and waiving the second reading. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. B. Amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan Regarding Mixed -Business Campus (MBC) Land Use Guidance & Related Text Mayor Hooppaw stated the applicant, Rockport, LLC, submitted a request the afternoon of December 23, 2025, to continue this item to a future meeting. He thanked all who submitted public comments and those in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Benetti provided an overview of the property under discussion, the current Comprehensive Guiding for the area, and the applicant's requested changes to the Comprehensive Guiding. Mr. Duffy, representing Rockport, LLC, stated the applicant requested a continuance because they received new information from their consultants regarding use of private wells on the property. He stated the applicant needs to review the information, then submit it to the City for review. The Council and staff discussed the timeframe by which action must be taken on this item, noting that the applicant has provided an extension until January 31, 2026. Mayor Hooppaw stated that, depending on how much additional City analysis might be required, the City may need to ask the applicant to provide an extension past January 31, 2026, or, if an extension is not granted, the Council will need to act without the benefit of staff and/or consultant analysis. Mr. Benetti noted that, since the City has not yet received the additional information, staff cannot determine how much time staff and/or consultants will need to review it. MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Hiebert, to continue the Amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan Regarding Mixed -Business Campus (MBC) Land Use CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 23, 2025 Page 4 Guidance and Related Text to the January 22, 2026, City Council meeting. Ayes - 4 - Nays — 1 (Grendahl). Communications Mr. Lawell reminded community members that donations to the Open Door food pantry can be dropped off at the Apple Valley Municipal Center through the end of the year. Councilmember Melander commended the Police Department for its work on a recent investigation involving threats to area high schools. 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 - 5 - Nays - 0. Closed Session Mayor Hooppaw requested a motion to close the meeting under the exceptions to the open meeting law to discuss the sale of real property. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, convene in closed session to discuss the Purchase Agreement with Northland Real Estate Group, LLC, for the City -owned "Fraser Parcel" (Lot 2, Block 1, Fraser 1st Addition) and to discuss the appraisal of the City's former City Hall property, 14200 Cedar Avenue. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. A. Convene in closed session to discuss the Purchase Agreement with Northland Real Estate Group, LLC, for the City -owned "Fraser Parcel" (Lot 2, Block 1, Fraser 1st Addition) The Council convened in the Regent Conference Room at 7:53 p.m. to discuss the purchase agrvenient with Northland Real Estate Group, LLC, for the City -owned "Fraser Parcel", Lot 2, Block 1, hrascr I st Addition. In attendance were Mayor Hooppaw, Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, Hiebert, and Melander; City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Bauer, Community Development Director Benetti and Police Chief Francis. The meeting was tape recorded as required by law. B. Convene in closed session to discuss the appraisal of the City's Former City Hall Property (a/k/a The Education Partnership Building), 14200 Cedar Avenue At 8:03 p.m. the Council continued its closed session in the Regent Conference Room to discuss the appraisal of the City's former City Hall Property, 14200 Cedar Avenue. In attendance were Mayor IIooppaw, Councilmembers Bergman, Grendahl, Hiebert, and Melander; City Administrator Lawell, CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota December 23, 2025 Page 5 City Clerk Scipioni, City Attorney Bauer, Community Development Director Benetti, and Police Chief Francis. The meeting was tape recorded as required by law. The Council reconvened in open session at 8:18 p.m. Adjourn MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Christina M. Scipioni,*.tylerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on January 8, 2026. Clint Hooppaw, Mayor