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Home My WebLink About2026-05-28 Regular Meeting Minutes City of Apple Valley May 28, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held May 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Apple Valley Municipal Center. Present: Acting Mayor Grendahl, Councilmembers Bergman, Hiebert, and Melander Absent: Mayor Hooppaw 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, Recreation Superintendent Nate Rosa, and Public Works Director Saam. 1. Call to Order and Pledge Acting Mayor Grendahl 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 Hiebert, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as presented. Ayes-4- Nays—0. 3.Audience Acting Mayor Grendahl asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting's agenda. 4. Consent Agenda Acting Mayor Grendahl 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 Hibert, 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 May 14, 2026 B. Adopt Resolution No.2026-71 accepting a donation of combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from Kidde for use by the Fire Department C. Proclaim June 26-July 5, 2026, as"The 60th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days Celebration"and declare it a community festival D. Adopt Resolution No.2026-72 establishing stop signs on Gallery Avenue at 157th Street W. E. Accept Trail Easement on Lot 6, Block 7, Cobblestone Lake F. Approve Drainage and Utility Easement Agreement for Lot 1, Block 1,Valley Acres G. Approve wetland delineation for properties within White Oak Ridge Addition H. Apple Valley Natural Resources Management Plan 1. Authorize Project 2026-148, Natural Resources Management Plan 2. Approve$90,000 grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Citywide All-Lands Management Plan and Urban Forestry Management Plan I. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-73 approving Plans and Specifications for Project 2024-111, Whitney Pond (KL-P2.1)Storm Water Improvements, and authorizing for receipt of bids on June 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. J. Approve joint powers agreement with Dakota County for Post Election Review services K. Approve agreement with Independent School District 196 for Freedom Days fireworks L. Approve professional services agreement with Continua Interiors of Minnesota, LLC, d/b/a Continua Interiors,for furniture design for Project 2024-186, Community Center& Senior Center Connection and Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) M. Approve procedures for administering change orders for Project 2024-186, Community Center&Senior Center Connection and Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) N. Approve agreement with Tuff Shed, Inc.,for storage shed at Hayes Park for Project 2024- 188,Youth Baseball/Softball Complex Construction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) O. Approve purchase order with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC,fora portable outdoor LED screen for Project 2024-190, Kelley Park Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) P. Approve agreement with Pearson Bros, Inc.,for Project 2026-149, Central Village parking Lot Chip Seal Q. Approve agreement for Project 2026-154, Safari Pass Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement with BKJ Land Co., II, Inc. R. Approve agreement with Schad-Tracy Signs, Inc., d/b/a Schad Tracy Signs,for Project 2026-157, Park Monument Signs(2023 Parks Bond Referendum) S. Approve Change Order No. 8 to agreement with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum) T. Approve claims and bills U. Approve Personnel Report 5. Regular Agenda A. Proclaim "Music in Kelley Park"on June 19 and 26;July 10, 17, 24, and 31;August 7;and September 26,2026, and declare it a community festival Apple Valley Arts Foundation Co-Presidents Mary Hamann-Roland and Nicole Junker provided information about the 2026 Music in Kelley Park concert series. Mayor Grendahl read the proclamation.The Council thanked the Apple Valley Arts Foundation for providing this great community event. Motion: of Hiebert, seconded by Bergman, proclaiming"Music in Kelley Park"on June 19 and 26;July 10, 17, 24, and 31;August 7; and September 26, 2026, and declaring it a community festival. Ayes-4- Nays—0. B.Apple Valley Community Center and Senior Center Mr. Carlson provided an overview of the project and the associated costs. The Acting Mayor and Councilmembers had questions regarding the overall project costs and bond referendum funding. Mr. Carlson provided information regarding the project contingencies and the status of the 2023 parks bond referendum funds. Motion: of Melander, seconded by Hiebert, approving guaranteed maximum price amendment to AIA agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC, d/b/a Terra Construction,for construction management at risk services for Project 2024-186, Community Center&Senior Center Connection and Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Ayes-4- Nays—O. Motion: of Bergman, seconded by Hiebert, approving Change Order No. 1 to professional services agreement with Johnson Laffen Galloway Architects, Ltd., d/b/a JLG Architects,for Project 2024-186, Community Center&Senior Center Connection and Renovation (2023 Parks Bond Referendum). Ayes-4- Nays—0. 6. Communications Chief Francis shared information regarding an upcoming bike safety event on June 11, 2026, called Bikes, Buns, and Badges. Mr. Rosa shared information regarding the June 5 opening of Splash Valley and the Redwood Pool. He also provided an update regarding the installation of the new inclusive playground at Redwood Park. Councilmember Hiebert thanked all those who attended the State of the City address. She recommended community members go online to watch the video of the event and the access the 2025 Community Report. Councilmember Bergman shared that attended the Memorial Day program at the Apple Valley American Legion, Post 1776. He thanked the Legion for holding the event each year. 7. Calendar of Upcoming Events Motion: of Bergman, 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—0. 8.Adjourn Motion: of Hibert, seconded by Melander,to adjourn. Ayes- 4- Nays—0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on June 11,2026.