Apple Valley council extends flood emergency to Nov. 14 at an emergency meeting
September 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · 1777 N Meadowlark Dr
At an emergency meeting on Sept. 30 the Apple Valley Town Council voted 3-0 of the members present to continue its local state of emergency from the August 2026 flooding through Nov. 14, because road and drainage repairs were taking longer than expected. Mayor Michael Farrar said the county had already extended its emergency and that the town's could end early if work finished. Council Members Kevin Sair and Lee Fralish were absent. These are unapproved minutes.
From the draft minutes. Updated November 3, 2026.
In brief
1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved.
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3 members were present and 2 absent (Council Member Kevin Sair, Council Member Lee Fralish).
Residents raised flood recovery.
The previous City Council meeting was on September 23, 2026: Apple Valley council applies tiered water rates to commercial users and rezones two parcels, as mayor outlines flood-control work
The next one was on October 21, 2026: Apple Valley council adopts zone change, Wildcat Road vacation and procurement change, and takes up a $200,000 flood spending cap
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Continue the local state of emergency for the August 2026 flooding through Nov. 14 | Approved · 3-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public safety
Continue the local state of emergency for the August 2026 flooding through Nov. 14
Approved · 3-0
Mayor Farrar said flood recovery had begun but road and drainage repairs and other work were taking longer than anticipated. He said the county had extended its emergency and asked the town to match it, and that the emergency could be ended at the October meeting if work finished earlier.
- Extension through Nov. 14, 2026
What residents said
Flood recovery
No public comments were offered.