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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 27, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by
Chair Sharon Schwartz at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Sharon Schwartz, Tom Adamini, Sandy Breuer, Walton Mahlum, and John
Vegter.
Members Absent: Pamela Sohlberg
Staff Present: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist and Department Assistant
Joan Murphy.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none she called for a
motion.
MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Mahlum, approving the agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 30, 2018.
Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none she called for a
motion.
MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Vegter, approving the minutes of the meeting of
January 30, 2018. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
4. ACTION ITEMS
A. Approve 2017 Urban Affairs Advisory Committee Annual Report
Discussion led to amendments in the report and clarification of accessory dwelling units (ADU)
language.
MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Mahlum to approve the 2017 Urban Affairs Advisory
Committee Annual Report with amendments. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Continue Discussion on Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist led the discussion
Anniversary Celebration and reviewed the City of Apple Valley Mission Statement and memo
from Apple Valley Recreation Manager Susan Muelken. The memo highlighted activity
suggestions for Freedom Days and Mid-Winter Fest that the Parks Department is involved in.
Chair Schwartz asked if there was anybody interested in doing a history of the City.
Mr. Vegter asked if we should the high schools involved.
Mr. Mahlum inquired about historical photos and if they could be put on display at the Municipal
Center.
Ms. Breuer suggested having a photo contest where people bring in their old photos.
Mr. Nordquist said we have a good sized atrium and could have free standing display boards.
Mr. Adamini commented there should be boxes of old photos stored at the City and we need to
go to the private sector too for photos.
Mr. Mahlum asked if there were old maps.
Ms. Breuer suggested, to reduce the work for staff, that the request should be put out there for
others to help.
Mr. Adamini added that individual departments could supply historical information.
Mr. Mahlum inquired if there was a budget for all the display boards, etc. that would be needed
for this project.
Mr. Nordquist responded that the City goes through a budget process and the Council would
Discussion led to logo and theme ideas with a variety of seasonal events that could be celebrated
that were discussed at a previous meeting.
Mr. Nordquist said graphic companies are contacting the City about hearing we have a 50 years
celebration coming up. He felt that by the middle of summer a theme should be selected.
Mr. Vegter stated he likes the idea of a professional involvement.
6. Adjourn
Hearing no further comments from the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair Schwartz
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Adamini to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Ayes -
5 -Nays-O.
Respectfully Submitted,
urphy, Department Assist
Approved b the U an Affairs Advisory Committee
on A{ ) t! % g `S`liaron Schwart , Chair