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Chief Francis introduced Officer David Wilson, who said he grew up in Eagan, graduated from Eagan High School and attended Minnesota State University, Mankato. Chief Francis and Wilson described his prior work in loss prevention, hospital crisis stabilization and mental‑health units, and experience as an EMT firefighter; Wilson began his sworn law‑enforcement career in 2020 with the Battle Lake and Henning police departments before joining Apple Valley. The oath text was recited on the council dais and Wilson completed the oath.

Chief Francis also introduced Officer Shaddam Dube, a Rosemount High School graduate who attended Metropolitan State University and previously worked for an airport police department and Metro Transit. Family members accompanied both officers to the dais for pinning after the oath.

Chief Francis thanked the council and the community for support and noted the department appreciates family and community support for officers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - July 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chief Francis introduced and administered the oath to Officer David Wilson and Officer Shaddam Dube; both officers described local roots and prior public‑safety experience.","taxTitle","Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota","taxId",4526,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6173982,"Council affirms Planning Commission, denies cannabis microbusiness zoning text amendments",142,1557000,1699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f&start=1557&end=1699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f/thumbnail_1557000.jpg","/articles/6173982/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-affirms-Planning-Commission-denies-cannabis-microbusiness-zoning-text-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173982-411f1b88321c1516ff42ee461d06d163/orig.mp4?Expires=1776285475&Signature=nle-Kif7EhDK5Vr-ZHPCTuHC9bfmolhGH1iNOZsg9FlHJ2ePe8za45N9lmJ6D4tGqyVWpLR3TL4PeaYM85Yk~T7UDI7J2j-DxJDIH9~55S8v247QFwKkxsB2Pw1DirHo4JfgtM8-dHF7h9dnW-sxcE3EKzSC3Jfysok2vwlfzZ2JrVn2r4R0fX6u55Bv1OPfudPenkDlZzCOW9DxF1fWsPhe4x4Q80PysqjE2mayuEqV-y-K9~UMiliymsiHew7OEfgcN~MPnFcCp9FUDEQ7l2biicCMHSjIUygWYWscix2LudGDczj~wZBlwhHR3wIQrTQKrvVq1~tM1SBhLPwrVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council adopted two resolutions on July 10 formally denying applications to amend the city’s zoning text to allow cannabis microbusinesses in specified districts and planned developments.

Sydney, a planning staff member, told the council the Planning Commission held public hearings and on May 7 recommended denial; the council had previously reviewed the matter on June 12 and directed staff to prepare resolutions of denial. The two items denied were: an amendment to Planned Development No. 409 (chapter 155, appendix F, article 16) to allow a cannabis microbusiness, and an amendment to section 155.320 to allow cannabis microbusinesses in planned developments.

Council motions to adopt the resolutions passed by voice vote. The council’s action codifies earlier recommendations and does not authorize any new cannabis microbusiness locations; staff will file the resolutions of denial in the public record.","The City Council on July 10 adopted two resolutions denying requested zoning text amendments that would have allowed cannabis microbusinesses in certain planned developments; staff said the Planning Commission had recommended denial and the council affirmed that direction.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6173987,"Council approves drive-thru 7 Brew coffee stand, grants hours variance and CUP",479,983000,1462000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f&start=983&end=1462","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f/thumbnail_983000.jpg","/articles/6173987/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-drive-thru-7-Brew-coffee-stand-grants-hours-variance-and-CUP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173987-facd32e1e3aa24295cd9441c5d1fa498/orig.mp4?Expires=1776285475&Signature=X2rj6Ryn3U8MH7LxCIZcvnZg4zhxdLrxKVwJIDArvr2Syi9TU24-2DUZ6KD~KOdGHR3XLD8RN6yUvliEEm5ekQI5xLWxfX-HIn3kWbcyfsr451d-zG~e4eGaiSPR1-yzdRLXxRJs5iMu-A8CweI-yeJ2GV5emzgDLxFEn4NJfFY-mIyyBqPik4NIQ-CzZQ0T4WTnKC7w2FiBjfSnBOMGfKwJoI4nxAFYaJklR1iudDvVz92c6HdOsTOo6d67yx3uf0Tg5oL2E3VAlCwzZLW-yUeLLx1xZpX172BbyyP-dpnCrkNF0L0e4eTCCqgYGUR188lAwawAtDmG8MGmNDXX7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council on July 10 approved three related items allowing a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand at the northwest corner of Pilot Knob Road and Fifth Street West (address 15440 English Avenue).

Carter, a planning staff member, summarized the application for Cooper Coffee Minnesota LLC: the project is a prefabricated 510-square-foot drive-thru coffee building on roughly a 1-acre parcel with a 280-square-foot accessory cooler, two drive-thru lanes, no indoor seating and order windows serving customers. The site is in the RB Retail Business zoning district and the MBC Mixed Business Campus land-use designation. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal on June 18 and recommended approval.

Council action included three adopted resolutions: a variance to expand operating hours for the Class 3 neighborhood restaurant from the code limit of 6 a.m.–11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; a conditional use permit to allow a drive‑thru in conjunction with a Class 3 neighborhood restaurant; and site-plan approval and building-permit authorization for the proposed facility. Motions recorded in the meeting: the variance motion was moved by Council Member Melander and seconded by Council Member Grendel and carried on voice vote; the conditional use permit motion was moved by Council Member Bridal and seconded by Council Member Melander and carried; the site plan and building-permit authorization motion carried after a motion from Council Member Grama and second by Council Member Bergman.

Applicant representative Zach said the facility will include a walk-up order window for pedestrians and cyclists in addition to the drive-thru lanes, and noted the operation model is similar to other drive-up coffee stands. Planning staff described required conditions including a 15-foot landscaping buffer along Pilot Knob Road, compliance with utility connections, adherence to parking/queuing requirements, and landscaping equal to 2.5% of the building construction value. The council approved the three resolutions subject to the conditions in the staff drafts.","The council approved a variance to allow 05:30 a.m. opening, a conditional use permit for a drive-thru, and the site plan and building permit authorization for a 510-square-foot 7 Brew drive‑thru coffee stand at 15440 English Avenue.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6173992,"City wins $5 million MPCA stormwater resiliency grant to accelerate neighborhood projects",184,1711000,1895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f&start=1711&end=1895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f/thumbnail_1711000.jpg","/articles/6173992/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/City-wins-5-million-MPCA-stormwater-resiliency-grant-to-accelerate-neighborhood-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173992-feca69ac598f928a8c332842e979dbf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776285475&Signature=W~eNSaWul82CxgZDs4FiaB4Eo3VeaIxqHdkCTCaHsuZHPQuMharg4h16h3BTg9uRk4rIckgPhaTe~xCfZMCnW9zmDeVZ~zCv70lQ225kOZodsr17lQhqDe4ZoL0BWT2JBGRA2b1tvozrX~2HrN8L-0PHnJZ06oz6gv4Hb36d6c3kllS3OqWXd~LCGbwnQDFxw13jigW18kDu5hhggvSj4FgFkP69PnsJ5XtImYAB3XmTT1r~n-2jvHwaPvu9H~YM-qxGfziyXUjt4e~PFw-2Tz1hjzmuSaofe0bx2H3ne2jpEB4Q21QmdMFuChoIEIeNQizy7qKpKOjU~ox-UbSVCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Apple Valley city staff announced on July 10 that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency awarded the city a $5 million stormwater resiliency implementation grant to fund improvements in older southwest neighborhoods.

Brandon Anderson, the city engineer, told the council the MPCA identified $35 million statewide for implementation grants and Apple Valley received $5 million to begin work on a set of neighborhood projects that include stormwater infrastructure and park improvements. \"Earlier this year, city staff... worked diligently with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and reached out and solicited proposals... the City Of Apple Valley was selected for $5,000,000 of that to begin work with projects related to... the Apple neighborhoods in the Southwest Portion of Apple Valley,\" Anderson said.

Anderson said the work will be phased and coordinated with the city's capital-improvement planning. Specific park-linked projects include an infiltration base and underground chamber at Dutchess Park to preserve a ball field and fund new playground equipment; a wet pond and trail loop at Greening Park; and an active-play infiltration pond at Pennock Park. The grant timing will allow some phases previously scheduled for 2030 to be advanced to 2026–2027; staff said some nearby properties experienced phasing shifts and that city staff will re‑communicate the revised construction sequence and increase public engagement.

Staff described the neighborhoods as older areas deficient in storm sewer and piping, which matched the grant's selection criteria. The grant award was announced by staff during the council's consent-item discussion; related contract change orders and CIP adjustments were included in consent approvals.","City engineers told the council the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency selected Apple Valley for a $5 million implementation grant to fund stormwater projects across older southwest neighborhoods; the funding also supports related park improvements and will shift phasing of local construction.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6173997,"Council adopts revised natural gas franchise fee ordinance after billing constraint prompted change",114,650000,764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f&start=650&end=764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5376990-e6fc86ece0fd1c5c1f53d22079370a5f/thumbnail_650000.jpg","/articles/6173997/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-adopts-revised-natural-gas-franchise-fee-ordinance-after-billing-constraint-prompted-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173997-b8305b81cf2e3e8739064c3b11fe8244/orig.mp4?Expires=1776285475&Signature=g-1WCxu9RQ9gUQWhMWdMS63ojbJ9m1goiFllTNY19FQsB88jcCqt0Luk6NAZ9HA4JrSG9rLcCwqDk9fHmNNq0SW~1-Rlchfz5SN3glz9dc6R9YoF~0UOS6baU7swLnbwY6s3lJjuZL~HmnuPJScQeV4bj1Us0NCEAWtnFK4oMu2cIXrlp3sAW7pNG-0UIAeZPrRviPeLsMUOrMfJ4j9ECOarj37roBCLlKYbRhqIg-9bGugta5F0UDI3xODlckuV4mDDRixJRHJDalcz8gSWmp8WrqaI0o~GAAZzARw0P4lx~b6ycCuq6iiy--r-qbFp6FR4I29-0exMBF00TCvk1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council adopted an ordinance on July 10 amending city code to establish a revised natural gas utility franchise fee for CenterPoint Energy customers. Staff presented the change after the utility said its billing software could not combine a percentage-of-usage fee with a per-account monthly cap.

City staff outlined why the change matters: the existing ordinance charged a 3% fee with a $25 monthly cap for residential customers and a 3% fee with a $75 cap for commercial/industrial accounts; CenterPoint said its billing system could apply a percentage or a flat cap but not both together. Matt, a city staff member presenting the item, said the revised approach keeps residential fees at 3% of monthly revenues and applies 3% of revenues to most commercial accounts but moves the largest roughly 300 commercial accounts to a flat $35 monthly fee. \"We're estimating based on that new franchise fee it would bring in just under $600,000 a year,\" Matt said.

The council opened and then closed a public hearing with no speakers. Council members moved to pass the ordinance and waived the second reading; the motion carried on a voice vote.

The ordinance amendment is captured as a new Section 119.62 in chapter 119 of the city code and staff noted franchise-fee receipts are planned to help the city's pavement management/street program, with up to $1 million identified as a primary allocation across utility franchise revenues. Staff also said the change affects a very small share of accounts — roughly 300 of more than 15,000 accounts — and presented CenterPoint-provided usage data underlying the $590,000 estimate.

Because the utility could not implement the original percentage-plus-cap design, the city’s revision adjusts the billing mechanism while preserving the council's intent to dedicate franchise-fee revenue to capital priorities. The council's action was limited to adopting the ordinance; no additional allocation decisions were made at the meeting.","The Apple Valley City Council on July 10 adopted an amended natural gas franchise fee ordinance that keeps a 3% residential fee and adjusts fees for the city’s largest commercial accounts after CenterPoint Energy reported billing software limits; staff estimates about $590,000 in annual revenue under the revised structure.","actionData","errors"]

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