HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-11 Regular Meeting Minutes June 11, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held
June 11, 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, Recreation Facilities Manager
Christianson, Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis,Assistant City Administrator
Grawe, Human Resources Manager Haefner, Finance Director Lemarr, Fire Chief Nelson,
Recreation Superintendent Nate Rosa, 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 Melander, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting as
presented. Ayes- 5 - Nays—O.
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.
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 Bergman, 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 May 28, 2026
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-74 amending the 2026 City Fee Schedule
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-75 establishing parking restrictions and road closures for
Freedom Days celebration events
D. Authorize helicopter landing and liftoff in Johnny Cake Park East on July 3, 2026
E. Approve Temporary Outdoor Event Permit for Sheperd of the Valley Lutheran Church,
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-76 adopting 2026 Performance Measures and approving
participation in the Performance Measurement Program
G. Approve 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Audit Report, and Popular
Annual Financial Report
H. Approve 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program
I. Adopt Resolution No.2026-77 approving changes to the Public Works Department
Policy Manuel by revising Section 3.02 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Policy, 3.05
MS4 Plan Review Procedures, and 3.07 Natural Resources Management Plan Policy
J. Adopt Resolution No.2026-78 appointing election judges for August 11, 2026, Primary
Election
K. Adopt Resolution No.2026-79 directing preparation of plans and specifications for
Project 2027-104, 145th Street(Hayes to Pennock) Improvements
L. Adopt Resolution No.2026-80 approving Plans and Specifications for Project 2019-
106a, 147th Street W., and Glazier Avenue Intersection Improvements, and Authorizing
Advertisement for Receipt of Bids on July 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
M. Adopt Resolution No.2026-81 approving Plans and Specifications for Project 2026-152,
2026-2027 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Improvements, and Authorizing Advertisement for
Receipt of Bids on July 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
N. Approve joint powers agreement with City of Farmington and City of Rosemount for
shared fit test machine
O. Approve grant agreement with Dakota County Environmental Resources for aquatic
invasive species surveys on Long, Farquar, Cobblestone, and Lac Lavon lakes
P. Approve professional services agreement with EDI-Dolejs, Inc.,for electrical
engineering services in relation to the Fire Station One Generator Replacement Project
Q. Approve agreement with Transportation Collaborative&Consultants, LLC, d/b/a TC2,for
planning consultant services for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Project
R. Approve agreement with Abdo, LLP, for Comprehensive and Classification Study
services
S. Approve agreement with KFI Engineers, PC,for systems verification and testing services
for Project 2024-186, Community Center&Senior Center Connection and Renovation
(2023 Parks Bond Referendum)
T. Approve Change Order No. 6 to agreement with McNamara Contracting, Inc., for Project
2024-153, Pickleball Court Expansion at JCRPW(2023 Parks Bond Referendum)
U. Approve Change Order No 1 to agreement with Davey Resource Group, Inc., for Project
2025-152, 2025 BMP Vegetarian Maintenance
V. Approve Change Order No. 1 to agreement with Landbridge Ecological, Inc.,for Project
2025-167,Alimagnet Park Unit 3 Restoration
W. Approve Change Order No. 1 to agreement with Sir-Lines-A lot, LLC,for Project 2026-
124, 2026 Pavement Markings and approve acceptance and final payment
X. Approve acceptance and final payment on professional services agreement with Fred
Kolkmann Tennis&Sports Surfaces, LLC,for design, preconstruction, and inspection
services for Project 2024-153, Pickleball Court Expansion at JCRPW(2023 Parks Bond
Referendum)
Y. Approve acceptance and final payment on agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC,
for sports lighting for Project 2024-188,Youth Baseball/Softball Complex Construction
(2023 Parks Bond Referendum)
Z. Approve acceptance and final payment on purchase order with Landscape Structures,
Inc.,for inclusive playground equipment for Project 2024-189, Redwood Park
Reconstruction (2023 Parks Bond Referendum)
AA. Approve claims and bills
BB. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-82 amending the 2026 pay and Benefits Plan
CC. Approve Personnel Report
5. Regular Agenda
A.Accept Apple Valley Freedom Days Celebration and Community Festival schedule of
events and authorize placement of signage
Representatives from the Apple Valley Freedom Days Committee reviewed the various activities
planned for the 60th Annual Apple Valley 4th of July Freedom Days Celebration,which begins on
June 26 and concludes on July 5.The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. on July 4 and the fireworks will
begin at 10:00 p.m. that evening. Everyone is invited to enjoy the fun and participate in various
events.
Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, accepting Apple Valley Freedom Days
Celebration and Community Festival schedule of events and authorize placement
of signage. Ayes-5- Nays—O.
B. Skyline Social&Games On-Sale Liquor License
Ms. Scipioni provided an overview of the application.
Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:12 p.m.to consider an application for On-
Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales for SS&G Apple Valley, Inc.,
d/b/a Skyline Social&Games.The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and
the audience.There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:12 p.m.
Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Hiebert, adopt Resolution No. 2026-83 approving
issuance of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Special License for Sunday Liquor Sales
to SS&G Apple Valley, Inc., d/b/a Skyline Social&Games, located at 15555 English
Avenue. Ayes - 5 - Nays -0.
C.Apple Valley/Burnsville Hockey Association Premises Permit
Ms. Scipioni provided an overview of the application.
Motion: of Bergman, seconded by Melander, adopt Resolution No. 2026-84 approving State
Gambling Premises Permit for Apple Valley/Burnsville Hockey Association to
conduct lawful gambling at Skyline Social&Games, 15555 English Avenue. Ayes -5
- Nays- 0.
D.Approve Temporary Outdoor Event Permit for 7 Brew, 15440 English Avenue
Mr. Hayes provided an overview of the application by 7 Brew Coffee for a temporary outdoor event
permit for its grand opening events.
Mayor Hooppaw read in to the record an email from Dr. Laurel Chafin, owner of ChafinVet,
expressing concerns regarding traffic management during the event.
Mr. Aditya Bhavani, owner of McDonald's, stated he agreed with Dr. Chafin's comments and had
questions regarding vehicle stacking and access to his business.
Mr.Tim Chaffin, Brand President of 7 Brew Coffee, answered questions regarding traffic
management during the grand opening events.
Motion: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, approving a temporary outdoor event permit for
7 Brew to conduct opening promotional activities at 15440 English Avenue from
June 19, 2026,through July 5, 2026, subject to approval of a traffic control plan by
the City Engineer. Ayes- 5- Nays- 0.
6. Communications
Mr.Anderson presented information regarding private company fiber installations within the City.
The Mayor noted Redwood Pool is open and thanked Parks and Recreation staff for their work on all
the complete and in-process park projects.
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 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council on July 9, 2026.