City Council Meeting - November 13, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Audience participation regarding animal policies in city facilities

Approval of consent agenda

Adoption of resolution for Dakota County 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

2026 Budget open house announcement

Mayor for a Day essay contest promotion

Veterans Day ceremony recognition

Holiday tree lighting announcement

Closed session for AFSCME union negotiations

Votes (5)

Approve the agenda

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council member Mander · Seconded by Council member Grenle

Approve the consent agenda

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Grenle · Seconded by Council Member Heert

Adopt resolution for Dakota County 2026-2030 CIP

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council member Bergman · Seconded by Council member Melander

Approve the calendar of upcoming events

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Grenle · Seconded by Council Member Heert

Convene in closed session for union negotiations

CarriesUnanimous

Moved by Council member Grenle · Seconded by Council member Bergman

Notable Quotes (3)

I think you're you're kind of taking the joy away from other people that you know I understand some people don't enjoy animals but some people do.

Karm
Animal policyDebating animal policy in public buildings.

We do have a voice and I would just say the distinction between not being heard and not getting an answer that you agree with are different.

Mayor
Animal policyResponding to public comment regarding animal policies.

Each one of these projects, if the county wants a city contribution, a cost share if you will, there would then be a JPA, a joint powers agreement that would come back before you all.

Matt
Dakota County 2026-2030 CIPExplaining the CIP financial process.

People (4)

Tom GoodwinVeteran

Received a Quilt of Valor for his service in Vietnam.

Places Mentioned

Apple Valley Senior CenterApple Valley LibraryCounty Road 42Cedar AvenueApple Valley High SchoolMunicipal Center

Events & Meetings (4)

  • November 13th, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • Tuesday, November 18th, 2025: 2026 Budget Open House at Municipal Center
  • Tuesday, November 25th, 2025: Next City Council Meeting at 7 PM
  • November 25th, 2025: Holiday tree lighting at 6:15 PM

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Item 5A

Resolution of support for the Dakota County draft 2026-2030 capital improvement plan.

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