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Home My WebLink About2026-05-14 Regular Meeting Minutes City of Apple Valley May 14, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held May 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Apple Valley Municipal Center. Present: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Grendahl, Hiebert, and Melander Absent: Councilmember Bergman 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, Human Resources Manager Haefner, Planner Hayes, Finance Director Lemarr, Fire Chief Nelson, Public Works Director Saam, and Valleywood Golf Course Manager Zinck. 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 Melander, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as presented. Ayes-4- 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. Randy Bailey, 14372 Euclid Avenue, shared results of the community bike sale. Fred Airhart, 5981 133rd Street Court,Adam Airhart, 5991 134t"Street Court, and London shared concerns regarding a licensed group home located within their neighborhood. Carol Luce, 5995 134t''Street Court, also shared her concerns regarding the licensed group home. The Mayor and Council thanked the neighbors for sharing their concerns and encouraged them to keep working with state legislators to enact changes to group home licensing laws. 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 Hiebert, seconded by Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes-4- Nays—O. Consent agenda items A. Approve minutes of the regular meeting of April23, 2026 B. Proclaim May 17-23,2026,"Public Works Week" C. Approve 2027 Budget Calendar and schedule an Informal City Council Meeting on August 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-61 setting a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026, for On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales, for SS&G Apple Valley, Inc., d/b/a Skyline Social&Games, 15555 English Avenue E. Approve issuance of Temporary Event License in connection with a Community Festival, "Apple Valley Freedom Days Celebration",for on-sale intoxicating liquor sales to AV Hospitality SBC, d/b/a Patriots Restaurant&Bar F. Approve issuance of Temporary On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive on July 11 and September 26, 2026 G. Approve 2026-2027 Goal setting Focus Session Summary H. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-62 amending the 2026 Budget for specific items I. Approve City Council travel request for attendance at National League of Cities Summer Board and Leadership Meeting J. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-63 amending Resolution No. 2026-40 approving a conditional use permit for Niemann Ace Hardware outdoor display and sales area and attaching conditions thereto K. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-64 approving plans and specifications for Apple Valley Liquor Store#2—Remodel Phase 2 and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids L. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-65 directing preparation of plans and specifications for Project 2026-152, 2026-2027 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Improvements M. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-66 approving plans and specifications for Project 2026-130, Apple Valley 11th and 12th Additions Electrical Conversion Phase 2, and authorizing advertisement for receipt of bids on June 9, at 10:00 a.m. N. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-67 awarding agreement for Project 2026-105, 2026 Street Improvements O. Approve agreement with Peterson Counseling and Consulting, LLC,for mental health support and training services P. Approve agreement with Locality Media, LLC, d/b/a First Due,for fire records management software Q. Approve agreements associated with Project 2026-153,Valleywood Pavement and Drainage Improvements 1. Agreement with Hartman Companies, Inc.,for drainage improvements 2. Agreement with Twin Cities Paving, LLC,for pavement improvements R. Approve agreement with Allied Blacktop Company for Project 2026-123, 2026 Crack Sealing S. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-68 awarding agreement for Project 2026-141, Neighborhood Parks Improvements, Phase 2 (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) T. Approve procedures for administering change orders for Project 2026-141, Neighborhood Parks Improvements, Phase 2 (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) U. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-69 rejecting bids for Project 2019-106, 147th Street W. and Glazier Avenue Intersection Improvements V. Approve claims and bills W. Approve Personnel Report 5. Regular Agenda A. Memorial Day Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776, 1st Vice President Jim Hoffman presented the proclamation. Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, proclaiming May 25, 2026, as"Memorial Day". Ayes-4- Nays—O. B. National Poppy Day and Month American Legion Auxiliary,Apple Valley Unit 1776, 1st Vice President Gina Dierfeldt presented the proclamation. Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, proclaiming May 22, 2026, as"National Poppy Day"and May 2026, as"Poppy Month". Ayes-4- Nays—O. C.Valleywood Golf Course 50th Anniversary Mr.Zinck provided a history of Valleywood Golf Course, shared information regarding 50th anniversary celebrations, and presented the proclamation. Motion: of Hiebert, seconded by Melander, proclaiming celebration and recognition of the 50-year anniversary of Valleywood Golf Course. Ayes-4- Nays—O. D.2026 Special Assessment Roll 700, Delinquent Utilities Ms. Lemarr introduced this item and provided an overview of the special assessment process and proposed assessment roll. Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:42 p.m.for the levying of Special Assessment Roll No. 700, Delinquent Utilities.The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience.There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:42 p.m. Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopting Resolution No. 2026-70 levying 2026 Special Assessment Roll No. 700, Delinquent Utility Charges. Ayes-4- Nays—O. 6. Communications Mr. Lawell noted the Council attended a tree planning event at Fred largen Park with representatives from Dakota Electric Association. Chief Francis shared information about motorized bicycle, motorized foot scooter,electric-assisted bicycle,and e-moto and dirt bike regulations and the City's efforts to provide information about these vehicles to community members. Chief Francis also shared information about National Police Week,the Unted Memorial Bike Ride in Washington D.C., and the vigil at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial. Mayor Hooppaw noted that earlier on the agenda the Council approved a proclamation celebrating Public Works Week. He thanked the Public Works staff for their dedication. 7.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-4- Nays—O. 8.Adjourn Motion: of Hiebert,seconded by Grendahl,to adjourn. Ayes -4- Nays—O. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on May 28,2026.