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Council appoints Council member Graendahl as acting mayor for 2026
Summary
The Apple Valley City Council appointed Council member Graendahl as acting mayor for 2026 in an annual, statutorily required appointment; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Apple Valley City Council on Jan. 8 appointed Council member Graendahl as acting mayor for 2026, a routine, state-statute–required appointment to cover mayoral absences of more than 24 hours. The motion was made by Council member Hiebert and seconded by Council member Melander; the council approved the appointment by voice vote.
City staff explained that state law requires councils to name an acting mayor for such absences, and council members thanked Graendahl for agreeing to serve. The appointment is procedural and takes effect immediately; the council also approved routine consent items and the regular calendar before adjourning.
