City Council Meeting - September 10, 2026

The City Council of Apple Valley held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and procurement matters related to city infrastructure and services. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a $14.3 million general obligation bond issuance for park referendum projects, part of a larger $73.25 million voter-approved bond program. The council also approved a municipal advisory service agreement with Northland Securities to assist with the bond issuance. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted the preliminary 2027 city budget and property tax levy, which includes an 8.93% levy increase driven by park bond debt service and operational costs. The budget covers capital improvement projects such as park developments, utility upgrades, and public safety enhancements, with detailed discussions on the impact of new positions and rising costs. The council set the public budget meeting (truth in taxation hearing) for December 10, 2026. Other agenda items included community event announcements and routine approvals, but no additional procurement actions were taken.