HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/2023 CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
November 14, 2023
Minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota,
held November 14, 2023, at 8:00 o'clock a.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.
PRESENT: Mayor Hooppaw; Councilmembers Goodwin, Grendahl, and Melander.
ABSENT: Councilmember Bergman.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Lawell, City Clerk Gackstetter, Deputy
City Clerk Marschall, and Parks and Recreation Director Carlson.
Mayor Hooppaw called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.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 today's meeting, as
presented. Ayes - 4 - 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
None.
CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
Ms. Gackstetter reviewed the results of the Special Election held on November 7, 2023. A total
of 8,809 ballots were cast, which represents a 24.7 percent voter turnout. Approximately 16
percent voted absentee and 146 people registered on Election Day. She thanked the judges and
City staff for all their help.
MOTION: of Melander, seconded by Goodwin, adopting Resolution No. 2023-142
canvassing the returns of the November 7, 2023, City Special Election and
declaring the $66,750,000 Park Bond Referendum (Question No. 1)passed with
5,812 "Yes" votes versus 2,925 "No" votes and the $6,500,000 Park Bond
Referendum (Question No. 2)passed with 5,231 "Yes" votes versus 3,470 "No"
votes. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 4 -Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 o'clock a.m.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
November 18, 2022
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Pamela J. a ks tt r, City Clerk
Approved by the Apple Valley City Council
on 1 1/21 /23 Clint Hooppaw, Mayor