City Council

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Portrait of Clint Hooppaw

Mayor

Clint Hooppaw
On council since 2011

Portrait of John Bergman

Councilmember

John Bergman
On council since 2003

Portrait of Tom Goodwin

Councilmember

Tom Goodwin
On council since 1984

Portrait of Ruth Grendahl
Councilmember Tom Melander

Councilmember

Ruth Grendahl
On council since 1997

Councilmember

Tom Melander
On council since 2021

Overview

Formed as a statutory city, Apple Valley has four City Council members and a mayor. The City Council is the legislative and policy making body for the city government. The mayor and four City Council members are elected at large to alternating four-year terms.

Mission Statement:

The City of Apple Valley is pledged to promote and enhance the health, safety, and general well-being of its citizens and all who visit the City.

In achieving this goal, the City will:

  • Provide a full range of municipal services;
  • Encourage active participation in city government activities;
  • Promote quality development;
  • Provide a balance of residential, commercial, and public uses;
  • Promote employment opportunities within the community;
  • Experiment with new ideas in the delivery of public services;
  • Transmit to future citizens a better and more beautiful community.


Contact

Contact for Mayor and All Councilmembers

Mayor Hooppaw Contact

Councilmember Bergman Contact

Councilmember Goodwin Contact

Councilmember Grendahl Contact

Councilmember Melander Contact


Meetings

  • 7:00 pm
  • Second and fourth Thursday of each month
  • Apple Valley Municipal Center
    7100 147th St. W.
    Apple Valley, MN  55124