HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/2023 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
August 10, 2023
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held August 10, 2023, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Bergman, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander.
ABSENT: None.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, Deputy City Clerk Marschall, City
Attorney Dougherty, City Engineer Anderson, Community Development Director Benetti, Water
Resources Specialist Berger, City Planner Bodmer, Parks and Recreation Director Carlson,
Deputy Police Chief Dahlstrom, Police Chief Francis, Assistant City Administrator Grawe, Fire
Chief Nelson, Public Works Director Saam, and Natural Resources Coordinator Schaum.
Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving the agenda for tonight's meeting,
as presented. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
AUDIENCE
Mayor Hooppaw asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item
not on this meeting's agenda. No one requested to speak.
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 Melander, seconded by Bergman, approving all items on the consent agenda
with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, approving the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 27, 2023, as written. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, approving release of Natural Resources
Management financial guarantees for Orchard Path, as listed in the Natural
Resources Technician's memo. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
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MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, approving License Agreement for fence and
garden encroachment at 129 Surrey Trail South(Lot 2, Block 1, Surrey Trail
Addition). Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, approving the personnel actions as listed in
the Personnel Report dated August 10, 2023. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Bergman, to pay the claims and bills, check registers
dated July 19, 2023, in the amount of$1,501,528.79, and July 27, 2023, in the
amount of$2,967,560.40. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
LUNDS & BYERLYS ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES
Ms. Marschall reviewed the application by Lund Food Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Lunds & Byerlys for
On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses as described in her memo. She noted receipt of
the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The restaurant is located at 15550 English Avenue.
She stated the Police and Fire Departments completed the necessary background and site
investigations and found no reason the licenses could not be authorized at this time.
Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:03 p.m. to consider the application of Lund
Food Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Lunds & Byerlys, for On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses.
The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none
and the hearing was declared closed at 7:04 p.m.
MOTION: of Bergman, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2023-109
approving issuance of 2023 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses to
Lund Food Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Lunds & Byerlys, for premises located at 15550
English Avenue, subject to approval of the On-Sale Wine license by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
Mr. Pat Yorek, Vice President Fresh Foods, and Ms. Anissa Gurst, Category Manager II, were
present. They thanked the City Council and invited the public to try out their restaurant.
ICHIDDO RAMEN ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES
Ms. Marschall reviewed the application by Ichiddo Ramen Apple Valley, LLC, d/b/a Ichiddo Ramen
for On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses as described in her memo. She noted receipt
of the affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The restaurant is located at 7875 150th Street W.
She stated the Police and Fire Departments completed the necessary background and site
investigations and found no reason the licenses could not be authorized at this time.
Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:07 p.m. to consider the application of
Ichiddo Ramen Apple Valley, LLC, d/b/a Ichiddo Ramen, for On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt
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Liquor licenses. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience.
There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:08 p.m.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Melander, adopting Resolution No. 2023-110
approving issuance of 2023 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses to
Ichiddo Ramen Apple Valley, LLC, d/b/a Ichiddo Ramen, for premises located at
7875 150th W., subject to approval of the On-Sale Wine license by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Public Safety. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
SUPER WORLD BUFFET ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
Ms. Marschall reviewed the application by Super World Buffett, LLC, d/b/a Super World Buffet for
On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor license as described in her memo. She noted receipt of the
affidavit of publication of the hearing notice. The restaurant is located at 15050 Cedar Avenue, Ste.
111. She stated the Police and Fire Departments completed the necessary background and site
investigations and found no reason the license could not be authorized at this time.
Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:09 p.m. to consider the application of Super
World Buffet, LLC, d/b/a Super World Buffet, for On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor license. The
Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the audience. There were none and
the hearing was declared closed at 7:10 p.m.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Bergman, approving issuance of a 2023 On-Sale 3.2
Percent Malt Liquor license to Super World Buffet, LLC, d/b/a Super World
Buffet, for premises located at 15050 Cedar Avenue, Ste. 111. Ayes - 5 -Nays -
0.
HEARING ON VACATION OF EASEMENTS ON EAGLE POINTE APPLE VALLEY
Ms. Bodmer reviewed the request by Brandl Anderson Homes for the vacation of drainage and
utility easements on Outlot A, Eagle Pointe Apple Valley Addition. She indicated staff
recommends no formal action until the Eagle Pointe Apple Valley 2nd Addition final plat is
reviewed and acted upon.
Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:12 p.m., to consider vacating easements
on Outlot A, Eagle Pointe Apple Valley Addition. The Mayor asked for questions or comments
from the Council and the public. There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:13
p.m.
HEARING ON TEMPORARY DRAWDOWN OF LONG LAKE
Ms. Berger introduced this item and explained the reason for the temporary drawdown of Long
Lake(Public Water 19002200) is to aid in controlling curly-leaf pondweed and rough fish.
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Mayor Hooppaw called the public hearing to order at 7:21 p.m. to consider the temporary
drawdown of Long Lake. The Mayor asked for questions or comments from the Council and the
audience.
Mr. Paul Habegger, 5597 133rd Street Court, provided data in support of the drawdown.
The Mayor asked for additional questions or comments from the Council and the audience.
There were none and the hearing was declared closed at 7:25 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Saam informed the Council that Minnesota is continuing to experience drought conditions
throughout the state. He said the Department of Natural Resources placed the Apple Valley area
into a drought warning response phase. The City is working to reduce water usage by 50%, and
urges residents to do the same.
Mr. Saam reminded residents of the new organics drop-off site located at the Apple Valley
Central Maintenance Facility, 6442 140th Street W.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Bergman, approving the calendar of upcoming events
as included in the 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.
MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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tephanie Marschall, DeptAy City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
on Ij f t4- 2 5 Clint ooppaw, Mayor