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City of Apple7100 147th Street West
Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Cemetery Advisory Committee will be held on
October 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Apple Valley Municipal Center.
LEBANON CEMETERY OF APPLE VALLEY
Apple Valley Municipal Center
7100 —147th Street
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952)953-2400
AGENDA
October 17, 2017 - 2:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Audience— 10 Minutes Total Time Limit for Items Not on This Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes — April 18, 2017
5. New/Continued Business
A.
Cemetery Grading Update
B.
Master Plan Presentation
C.
Activity Report
D.
Maintenance and Grounds
E.
Volunteer Thank -You Cards
F.
General Price List Update
G.
2018 Meeting Schedule
6. Communications/Updates
A.
Citi, News Article
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Date: January 16, 2018
Lebanon Cemetery of Apple Valley
2017 Activity Report
(Second Quarter)
April 1 through June 30, 2017
SALES
Resident
Non -Resident
Preneed
At Need
Traditional Lot
6
2
5
3
1512 of 2,240
Cremation Lot
5
0
5
0
1184 of 565
Columbarium Niche
4
1
1
4
141 of 228
Cremation Boulder
0
0
0
0
25 of 25
SUBTOTAL
15
3
11
7
TOTAL SALES
BURIALS
Traditional Lot
Cremation Lot
Columbarium Niche
Cremation Boulder
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL BURIALS
TITLE CHANGES
TRANSFERS
RETURNS
LOT SPLITS
Traditional I Cremain
9
0
2
7
0
Lebanon Cemetery of Apple Valley
2017 Activity Report
(third Quarter)
July 1 through September 30, 2017
SALES
Resident
Non -Resident
Preneed
At Need
Traditional Lot
12
8
14
6
1542 of 2,240
Cremation Lot
7
1
6
2
1192 of 565
Columbarium Niche
8
0
6
2
149 of 228
Cremation Boulder
0
0
0
0
25 of 25
SUBTOTAL
27
9
26
10
TOTAL SALES
36
BURIALS Traditional Cremain
Traditional Lot 6 0
Cremation Lot 2
Columbarium Niche 2
Cremation Boulder 0
SUBTOTAL 6 4
TOTAL BURIALS 10
TITLE CHANGES � 0
TRANSFERS 0
RETURNS 0
LOT SPLITS 0
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
LEBANON CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 18, 2017
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Lebanon Cemetery Advisory Committee of Apple Valley,
Dakota County, Minnesota, held April 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Nancy Anderson, David Brueshoff, Jay Hoekstra, Dave Kemp, Alan Kohls
ABSENT: Tim Anderson, Tanya Grawe
City staff members present were: Public Works Director Matt Saam, City Engineer, Brandon
Anderson, Cemetery Supervisor Mike Glewwe, and Cemetery/Public Works Coordinator Cheryl
Groves.
City Clerk Pamela Gackstetter administered the oaths of office to Nancy Anderson, David
Brueshoff, and Alan Kohls.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Chair Kohls.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Hoeskstra, seconded by N. Anderson, approving the agenda for today's meeting as
written. Motion passed unanimously.
3. AUDIENCE— 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME LIMIT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THIS AGENDA
There was no one present to speak.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — January 17, 2017
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Hoekstra, approving the minutes of the January 17, 2017,
meeting as written. Motion passed unanimously.
5. NEW/CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Cemetery Advisory Committee
Nancy Anderson, David Brueshoff, and Alan Kohls were reappointed by City Council on
February 23, 2017, to terms expiring March 1, 2020.
B. Election of Officers
MOTION: of N. Anderson, seconded by Hoekstra, opening the nomination for officers.
Motion passed unanimously.
Chair Kohls asked for nominations for Chair. Committee Member N. Anderson nominated
Alan Kohls for Chair. There were no other nominations.
Hearing no others, Chair Kohls asked for nominations for Secretary. Committee Member
Hoekstra nominated Dave Brueshoff. There were no other nominations.
MOTION: of Hoekstra, seconded by N. Anderson, closing the nomination for election of
officers. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: of Hoekstra, seconded by Kemp, appointing Kohls Chair and Brueshoff
Secretary of the Lebanon Cemetery Advisory Committee for 2017. Motion passed
unanimously.
C. Cemetery Grading & Master Plan Updates
Brandon Anderson, City Engineer, presented future grading plans for the southern and
easterly portion of the cemetery. Berms intended to screen the proposed maintenance area
in the southwest comer and development to the south were discussed, including the desire
to have the berms seeded with a pollinator mix. Additional information was presented on
proposed grading for the east entrance from Embry Path, tree removal and location of
future fencing.
D. Activity Report
MOTION: of Hoekstra, seconded by Kemp, accepting the Activity Report for First
Quarter. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Maintenance and Grounds
Mr. Glewwe reported that maintenance activities include plowing and salting of the
parking area and roadway; preparation of the beds for flower planting; sweeping of parking
lot and street; and top dressing of settled areas, seeding and applying straw mats. The
spring schedule includes irrigation start-up; water on to the hydrant; spring fertilizer
application and flower planting; and refurbishing of landscape areas. The third
columbarium was successfully placed in late January.
F. 2017 Budget Process
Mr. Saam provided information on the two-year budget process, and need to have cost
estimates for future cemetery projects such as the grading and fence.
G. Proposed Change to Cemetery Regulations
Language was proposed to change business hours and clarify maximum number of
markers allowed on cremation lots with the exception of a Veteran's foot marker, size
specific to U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Brueshoff, accepting the proposed changes to the
Cemetery Regulations. Motion passed unanimously
H. Financial Pledge to Advertising and Awareness Campaign through Minnesota Association
of Cemeteries (MAC)
Mr. Kemp shared information on the intent of this advertising campaign to encourage and
educate families on the importance of having a final resting place for the cremains of
deceased loved ones for friends and families to visit. With cremation, families frequently
have not taken the final step to memorialize the cremains with internment or scattering.
MOTION: of Brueshoff, seconded by Kemp, recommending the City Council consider
a pledge to the Minnesota Cemetery Association advertising campaign. Motion passed
unanimously
6. COMMUNICATIONS /UPDATES
Members reviewed Cemetery article in the Spring City News.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
MOTION: of Kemp, seconded by Brueshoff, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
unanimously.
I Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Groves, Cemetery/Public Works Coordinator
Approved by the Cemetery Advisory Committee on
10 PLANTSo POP or COLOR TO YOURLI
Native plant shoreline buffers can do a lot for us - keep geese out of
your yard, improve water quality, reduce erosion, improve habitat - but
sometimes they get a bad rap as far as looks. We tend to associate
buffers with very green, hardworking sedges and grasses - all good
and necessary plants, just not the same pizazz as a showy flower. The
following 10 stunners make their homes on shorelines and are good
options for anyone looking to add some color to their shoreline:
1. Marsh Milkweed
Showy rose colored flowers on a unique vase shaped plant.
Milkweeds are the specific host plant of Monarch Butterfly
caterpillars; there can be no Monarch Butterflies without
milkweeds.
2. Blue Flag Iris
A native iris that grows on the shoreline. Avoid yellow irises;
they are not native and are invasive.
3. Joe Pye Weed
Beautiful pink flowers on this tall showy plant are a nice way
to screen out unwanted parts of your view.
4. Red Osier Dogwood
This shrub is not only showy in the spring with its white
flowers, but its red stems are a vibrant addition to the winter
landscape.
LEBANON IC:W:N...111 F° Y f')FLLF)P' ...' , VALLEY
Preplanning your cemetery arrangements can be a gift to your family
at an emotional time. If you are considering Lebanon Cemetery, staff
is available to assist you. You may request an information packet
from Public Works or access information on the City website, www.
cityofapplevalley.org, under City Services. Please contact Public Works
at 952-953-2400 or pubworks@ci.apple-valley.mn.us for information or
to meet with Cemetery staff.
Lebanon Cemetery is owned by the City of Apple Valley and is open
all year from sunrise to sunset. You are welcome to visit the cemetery,
which is located on the southeast corner of County Road 42 and
Pilot Knob Road. Entrance is from eastbound County Road 42 or
northbound Pilot Knob Road.
THANKYOU EMETEF?L VOLUNTEERS
Our sincere thank you to each person who volunteers their time at
Lebanon Cemetery. The City of Apple Valley appreciates the time
and energy these dedicated individuals give each year to Lebanon
Cemetery of Apple Valley. Their efforts help provide an attractive
setting for families and friends visiting the cemetery.
5. Highbush Cranberry
Another shrub with white flowers that resemble a twist and
shout hydrangea. Showy red berries persist into winter.
6. Culver's Root
The white flowers on Culver's Root are a bee favorite.
7. Prairie Blazingstar
Blazingstars are a must for anyone looking to attract
pollinators to your yard and are a favorite of Monarchs
and Hummingbirds. Luckily this one is right at home on your
shoreline.
8. Autumn Sneezeweed
This showy yellow plant blooms later into the fall and ensures
that you have color all season long.
9. Marsh Marigold
Marsh Marigold adds a nice pop of yellow early in the season.
10. River Birch
This tree doesn't make its mark with showy flowers, but rather
its unique, salmon colored, peeling bark.
If you are looking for more information on how to improve your shoreline
and a more extensive list of plants that will work in that area, we recommend
visiting the MnDNR Restore Your Shore website at
www. d n r. state. m n . us/rys.
For more information about Apple Valley Natural Resources call 952-953-
2400 or email natresource@cityofappievalley.org
6 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, 7100 1,47TH STREET WEST FALL 2017