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April 9, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held
April 9, 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, Police Chief Francis,Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Finance Director Lemarr, Fire
Chief Nelson, 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 Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, 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.
Maggie Bruecken, 4938 Upper 148th Ct, shared concerns regarding the City's response to recent
federal immigration enforcement.
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—O.
Consent agenda items
A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2026
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 setting public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026,for
consideration of 2026 Special Assessment Roll No. 700—Delinquent Utilities
C. Proclaim May 2026"ALS Awareness Month"
D. Approve new manager in connection with On-Sale Liquor Licenses issued to AV
Hospitality SBC, d/b/a Patriots Restaurant&Bar, 14521 Granada Drive
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-49 approving changes to Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Stadium Field
F. Approve release of Natural Resources Management Permit financial guarantee
G. Approve Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right to Use agreements by and between Dakota
County as grantor and City of Apple Valley as grantee
H. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-50 awarding agreement for Project 2026-103, 2026 Micro
Surfacing
I. Approve Agreement with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc.,for Project 2026-122, 2026
Concrete Removal&Replacement Services
J. Approve Agreement with Sir Lines A Lot, LLC,for Project 2026-124, 2026 Pavement
Markings
K. Approve grant agreement with Federal Highway Administration for City Project 2026-
151, Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
L. Surplus property
1. Declare City property and unclaimed property to be surplus
2. Approve agreement with SLA Auctions, LLC,to hold an online auction
M. Approve agreement with CNH Architects for Apple Valley Liquor#2 Remodel Phase 2
N. Approve master services agreement with OpenGov, Inc.,for asset management
software hosting and support services
O. Approve Change Order No. 3 to agreement with Krause-Anderson Construction
Company for Project 2024-190, Kelley Park Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond
Referendum)
P. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Fendler Patterson
Construction for Apple Valley Liquor Store#2 Interior Remodel
Q. Approve claims and bills
R. Approve Personnel Report
5. Regular Agenda
A. Proclaim April 9,2026, "Margie Freed Day"
Mr. Lawell shared information about Margie Freed's Nordic Ski and Biathlon career. Mayor Hooppaw
read the proclamation.
Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming April 9, 2026,"Margie Freed Day".
Ayes-5- Nays—0.
B. Proclaim April 30, 2026, "National Therapy Animal Day"
Mayor Hooppaw introduced the item.Apple Valley resident Mary Mittelstaedt and her therapy
animal Duke shared information about therapy animals in the community. Mayor Hooppaw read the
proclamation.
Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, proclaiming April 30, 2026,"National Therapy
Animal Day". Ayes- 5 - Nays—0.
C.Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Update
Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network President BJ Gugat, Past President Jay Peterson,
and Secretary Glenn Sonne shared information about the organization's work over the past year and
highlighted how it assists veterans and military-connected families.
The Council thanked Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon for all of the work they do supporting
veterans and their families in the community.
6. Communications
Mr. Lawell and Chamber President Ed Kearney shared information about the Apple Valley Chamber
of Commerce's upcoming Home and Garden Expo.
Chief Nelson stated the City is recruiting firefighters. Several information sessions will be held in
April.The application period closes April 30.
Councilmember Melander commended the work of the City's firefighters.
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—O.
8.Adjourn
Motion: of Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl,to adjourn. Ayes -5- Nays—O.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on April23, 2026.