HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-20-26 MinutesCITY OF APPLE VALLEY
LEBANON CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 20, 2026
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Lebanon Cemetery Advisory Committee of Apple Valley,
Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Nancy Anderson, Dave Brueshoff, John Kabat, Alan Kohls, Dave Kurtz, Jan Monro
ABSENT: Tanya Grawe
City staff members present were Public Works Director Matt Saam, Streets Superintendent Jeff
Lathrop, and Cemetery/Public Works Coordinator Wendy Davis.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chair Kohls.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of N. Anderson, seconded by D. Brueshoff approving the agenda for today’s meeting
as written. Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
3. AUDIENCE – 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THIS AGENDA
There was no one present to speak.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 21, 2025
MOTION: of D. Brueshoff, seconded by J. Monro approving the minutes of the October 21, 2025,
meeting. Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
5. NEW/CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. 2026 Goals
Maintenance Shed - The maintenance shed will be on the west side of the cemetery and will
be an approximately 30’ x 40’ building that stores cemetery equipment such as lowering
devices and vaults. Mr. Lathrop informed the committee that a meeting is scheduled with
Engineering staff to look at layouts for the maintenance shed. Installation is planned for
Summer of 2026.
Columbaria Area Water Feature – Mr. Saam updated the committee on the status of the
water feature near the new columbaria area. Previously, a private donor has expressed
interest in assisting with the water feature as well, however, Mr. Saam has reached out to the
donor twice but has not been able to make contact. There are funds allocated in this year’s
budget to begin the process of designing and installing the water feature.
Original Columbarium Concrete Replacement – Jeff Lathrop informed the committee that the
concrete in the original columbarium area is breaking up and needs replacement as it is over
20 years old. This replacement will take place in early spring / summer.
B.Maintenance and Grounds Update
Mr. Lathrop reported that several maintenance activities took place in the fall of 2025. A number
of families have collected non-regulation items that were left at the cemetery. These families
have been informed of potential regulation changes going forward. In the next two months, a
cemetery cleanup will take place, weather dependent. Holiday décor will be left in place until the
end of February.
C.Discuss Processes for Non-Regulation Items and Proposed Changes to Cemetery Regulations
Ms. Davis reviewed the proposed changes to the cemetery regulations with the committee and
discussed the timeframe for process implementation. The proposed changes include collection
and disposal of non-regulation items, changes to payment types accepted, minimum time
required for interment and changes to when overtime begins. These proposed changes require
City Council approval. If approved by council, a mailing will go out to the cemetery lot owners in
April to inform them of the changes that will take place to the regulations on May 1, 2026.
Discussion was also had regarding lot owners signing a décor waiver at the time of lot purchase
that informs purchasers of what non-regulation items are and that if left at the cemetery, items
will be collected and disposed of.
MOTION: of J. Kabat seconded by N. Anderson, approving the proposed 2026 Goals. Ayes - 6,
Nays - 0
D.4th Quarter Activity Report 2025
MOTION: of D. Brueshoff seconded by J. Monro approving the 2025 4th Quarter Activity Report.
Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
E.2025 Cemetery Report
MOTION: of N. Anderson seconded by D. Kurtz, approving the 2025 Cemetery Report.
Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
F.Cemetery Advisory Committee Term Expirations
The terms of Nancy Anderson, David Brueshoff and Alan Kohls expire March 1, 2026. All have
expressed interest in serving another term.
6.COMMUNICATIONS / UPDATES
7.OTHER BUSINESS
8.ADJOURN
MOTION: of J. Kabat, seconded by D. Kurtz to adjourn the meeting. Ayes - 6, Nays - 0
Meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Wendy Davis, Cemetery/ Public Works Coordinator
Approved by the Cemetery Advisory Committee on 1-20-26