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Home My WebLink About2026-03-12 Regular Meeting Minutes City of Apple Valley March 12, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the 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 Hills, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Planner Hayes, Finance Director Lemarr, and Public Works Director Saam. 1. Call to Order and Pledge Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 2. Approve Agenda Motion: of Bergman seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as presented. Ayes- 5- Nays -0. 3. Audience Mayor Hooppaw asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting's agenda. Deborah Menke, 11615 River Hills Drive, Burnsville, spoke about safety and community. 4. 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 Melander, seconded by Hiebert, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes-5- Nays- 0. Consent agenda items A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 2026 B. Proclaim June 22-28, as"Mayor's Monarch Pledge Week" C. Approve 2026 License to Collect Refuse for Suburban Waste MN, LLC, d/b/a Suburban Waste Services D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 approving State Gambling Premises Permit for Apple Valley/Burnsville Hockey Association to conduct lawful gambling at Bogart's Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Avenue E. Approve State Gambling Exempt Permit for RVPE Foundation on June 6, 2026, at Valley Middle School, 900 Garden View Drive F. Adopt Resolution No.2026-26 amending the 2026 Budget for specific items G. 2026-2027 Insurance Renewal 1. Approve 2026-2027 insurance renewal with League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust 2. Approve agreement with Marsh &Mclennan Agency, LLC,for insurance broker services H. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27 supporting application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Outdoor Recreation Grant for Playground and Challenge Course at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West(2023 Parks Bond Referendum) I. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 supporting Dakota County's application to the Legislative- Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for the Pollinator Pathways Project at the MN Zoo and North Creek Regional Greenway J. Adopt Resolution No.2026-29 approving the Dakota County Community Development Agency to administer City Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)funds K. Approve reduction of financial guarantees L. Project 2026-119, RTU Replacement—Municipal Center 1. Authorize Project 2026-119, RTU Replacement—Municipal Center and related engineering services 2. Approve professional services agreement with Emanuelson-Podas, Inc. M. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 approving plans and specifications for Project 2019-106, 147th StreetW. and Glazier Avenue Intersection Improvements, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on April 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. N. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 approving plans and specifications for Project 2026-103, 2026 Micro Surfacing, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. O. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 approving plans and specifications for Project 2026-105, 2026 Street Improvements, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on April 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. P. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-33 approving plans and specifications for Project 2026-109, Central Village Street Improvements Phase 2, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Q. Approve joint powers agreement with Dakota County for CP 23-088 CSAH 23 from CSAH 42 to Dodd Boulevard R. Approve consulting services agreement with Kimley-Horn,for Project 2023-140, Dakota County CP 42-163—CSAH 42 Preliminary Final(Redwood to 147th Street) S. Approve playground equipment/installation purchase orders for Project 2026-107, Apple Valley Additions Stormwater Improvements 1. Purchase order with Landscape Structures, Inc.,for playground equipment and with Sawtooth Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Flagship Recreation,for installation for Pennock Park 2. Purchase orders with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc.,for Duchess and Greening Parks T. Approve agreement with Jirik Sod Farm for Project 2026-120, 2026 Sod Replacement Services U. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement for Project 2021-172, Police Garage to single contractor V. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Vineland Properties, LLC, d/b/a Vineland Tree Care,for tree removal at Valleywood Golf Course W. Approve claims and bills X. Approve Personnel Report 5. Regular Agenda A. Impacts of Operation Metro Surge on our Community Mr. Lawell provided background on the proposed resolution. Council discussion followed. Motion: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl, adopt Resolution No.2026-34 addressing the impacts of Operation Metro Surge on our community. Ayes- 5- Nays- 0. Liliana Goodman, 1011 Baldwin Drive, invited the City Council and community to an event entitled Coming Together: After ICE, a Community Healing Event, on Monday,April 13, 2026, at Falcon Ridge Middle School.The event begins at 6 p.m.with a community resource fair and the formal program begins at 6:30 p.m. B. Spice Village On-Sale Liquor License Ms. Scipioni provided an overview of the application. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:41 p.m. to consider an application for On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales for Spice Village, LLC.The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience.There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:41 p.m. Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, adopt Resolution No.2026-35 approving issuance of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales to Spice Village, LLC, located at 7520 149th Street W. Ayes- 5 - Nays- 0. C. Electric Uility Franchise Ordinance Mr. Saam provided an overview of the proposed electricity franchise ordinance with Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy. Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, pass Ordinance amending Chapter 119 of City Code, entitled"Electricity Franchise", adding Section 119.15 regarding an electric franchise with Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy. Ayes - 5 - Nays- 0. D. Electric Utility Franchise Fee Ordinance Mr. Saam provided an overview of the proposed electricity franchise fee ordinance with Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:48 p.m. to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 119 of City Code, adding Section 119.63 entitled"Franchise Fee".The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:49 p.m. Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, pass Ordinance amending Chapter 119 of City Code, adding Section 119.63 entitled"Franchise Fee" regarding an electric utility franchise fee. Ayes- 5- Nays-O. 6. Communications Mr. Lawell shared information regarding the Apple Valley Tree and Shrub Sale and the new Community Development newsletter available on the City's website. Mayor Hooppaw shared information about the Apple Valley Home and Garden Expo at Eastview High School on Saturday,April 11. Councilmember Grendahl shared information about door-to-door solicitor regulations and licensing requirements. 7. 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. 8. Adjourn Motion: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl,to adjourn. Ayes- 5- Nays-O. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on March 26, 2026. Cam-» 4