City Council Meeting - October 22, 2026

The City of Apple Valley City Council met on October 22, 2026. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and appointed Keith Diekman to the Planning Commission for a term ending March 1, 2027. It also held a public hearing and approved Pickle Hall LLC’s on-sale and Sunday liquor license application for its planned location at 7169 153rd Street West. The owner said construction was progressing, with a possible opening in December and tournaments expected to begin in January 2027.

Staff reported on upcoming Dakota County road projects affecting Apple Valley, including a two-year County Road 42 project with pavement, curbing, lighting, signals, sidewalks, frontage roads, and water and sewer line work; a Cedar Avenue overlay; and intersection work at Pilot Knob and Galaxy and at McAndrews Road and County Road 11. These were informational updates, and the transcript records no related city contract awards, bids, spending approvals, or purchasing decisions. Other updates covered Halloween events, recruitment of volunteers for Freedom Days, election logistics, and the 2050 comprehensive plan engagement schedule. No procurement activity was identified.