City Council Meeting - December 11, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of meeting agenda

Audience participation and The Open Door hunger relief update

Consent agenda items

Liquor fund transfer authorization

Proclamation of February 7, 2026 as Apple Valley Midwinterfest

Renewal of 2026 on-sale liquor, wine, and 3.2% malt liquor licenses

Christ Church sign setback variance approval

Encroachment agreement for Christ Church sign

Staff and council communications regarding snow removal

Approval of city calendar of events

Closed session for AFSCME and LEALS union negotiations

Votes (7)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Grenle · Seconded by Mander

Approval of consent agenda (minus 4F)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Grenall · Seconded by Heert

Resolution authorizing transfers from the liquor fund

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Grenle · Seconded by Heert

Proclamation of February 7, 2026 as Apple Valley Midwinterfest

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Grendall · Seconded by Mander

Renewal of 2026 liquor, wine, and malt liquor licenses

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mander · Seconded by Grenall

Approval of 5-ft setback variance for Christ Church sign

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mander · Seconded by Gindle

Approval of encroachment agreement for sign easement

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Heert · Seconded by Milander

Notable Quotes (1)

On any given month, we help more than 25,000 individuals in Dakota County, half of whom come to us in Egan.

Jason Vienna
Hunger relief in Dakota CountyExplaining the scope of hunger relief in the county.

People (8)

HoopaMayor

Presides over the Apple Valley City Council meeting.

Jason ViennaExecutive Director

Represents 'The Open Door', a hunger relief organization in Dakota County.

GrenleCouncil Member

Participates in council motions and voting.

ManderCouncil Member

Participates in council motions and voting.

HeertCouncil Member

Participates in council motions and voting.

NateCity Staff

Provides update on Midwinterfest events.

ChristinaCity Staff

Presents liquor license renewal applications.

SydneyCity Staff

Presents sign variance request for Christ Church.

Places Mentioned

Apple Valley City HallApple Valley VillaEgan, MinnesotaJohnny Cake Ridge Park WestChrist Church (McAdrews Road and Johnny Ridge Road)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • December 11, 2025 City Council meeting
  • February 7, 2026 Midwinterfest at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West
  • December 23, 2025 Regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

4F

Resolution authorizing transfers from the municipal liquor fund.

N/A

Resolution proclaiming February 7, 2026 as Apple Valley Midwinterfest.

N/A

Resolution renewing 2026 liquor, wine, and malt liquor licenses.

N/A

Resolution approving 5-ft setback variance for ground sign at Christ Church.

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City Council Meeting - December 11, 2025 - Apple Valley Recorder