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Parks and recreation staff said the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 contributed $5,000 to start the program and indicated it could provide up to $20,000 annually depending on its gambling operations. Council members thanked staff and the Legion for the partnership and said the program arose from Parks & Rec staff ideas to increase equitable access to city recreation and facility programs.

Council did not add conditions beyond the program parameters described by staff; the consent agenda motion that included the scholarship program passed by voice vote earlier in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - February 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a parks and recreation scholarship program that allows Apple Valley residents to apply for up to $100 per individual toward city programs; Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 donated $5,000 and indicated it may donate up to $20,000 annually depending on its gambling revenue.","taxTitle","Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota","taxId",4526,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304551,"Council adopts Mixed Use Business Campus (MUBC) zoning district and waives second reading",836,1048000,1884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2459763-bfa132e538e976e6b57ca54d0b174e82&start=1048&end=1884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2459763-bfa132e538e976e6b57ca54d0b174e82/thumbnail_1048000.jpg","/articles/6304551/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-adopts-Mixed-Use-Business-Campus-MUBC-zoning-district-and-waives-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304551-07329496d26da69ae7095d1b4ab40373/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153129&Signature=S6gbVQC7~yh-iaUoFVCQDa3zqDQq9I6~VDDgexuwCd-78TuPdft9tfjfWe~4kNbJorXtJUr8EnbxgDFXxZKttDyAn3gXy~cIWzgNmm1507vlhWnyvpjVvLyJTPherNVcUYw0kZo5IImMGm80Jz8bpXG9WIHNFtRHeFlL2Zxk-dlDXzE8UuU48hLZdkh8eLbzOLpHFx6Iegk6rlIyC1ZZOdXozWwRBUihDxJng8Lt8N5VgMkAW13ZuWKBckukwoNbVZQ-k2JuI9cN~XOrzZgU8xIImYaXNW5~DfKJXxgkunJdtGuB6yuldh~2FbcZC2y5Lcy7kiP8FSct1KeVjtwG2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council voted to adopt an ordinance creating a new Mixed Use Business Campus (MUBC) zoning district and waived the second reading. City staff said the new district implements the city’s comprehensive plan guidance for Mixed Business Campus (MBC) areas and will allow a range of permitted, conditional and accessory uses intended for corporate offices, research and development, light manufacturing, medical offices, hotels and supporting retail and services.

Staff emphasized that adopting the zoning district is an administrative and regulatory step and does not itself approve any particular development. City staff and the mayor reiterated that a proposed data center discussed in recent planning commission hearings would still require separate approvals — rezoning of specific parcels, a plat, conditional use permit and site plan review — and that the council’s action tonight does not authorize construction of that or any other project.

The ordinance adds two new definitions to city code (commercial recreation and data center), incorporates performance standards and design requirements, and includes language on mitigation for noise and pollution related to data centers. Staff noted edits made after packet distribution, including adding “manufacturing” under conditional uses and clarifying that certain language (previously described as “outdoor climate weathering/environmental”) was removed because it was unclear. The planning commission held a public hearing on February 5 for the draft ordinance and recommended unanimous approval.

Councilmember Bergman moved to adopt the ordinance and waive the second reading; Councilmember Hebert seconded the motion and the council approved the ordinance by voice vote. Staff said additional amendments to the MUBC could follow if the planning commission forwards related comprehensive plan changes or specific project applications to the council.","The council passed an ordinance establishing a new MUBC (Mixed Use Business Campus) zoning district to implement the city’s comprehensive plan guidance for mixed business campus areas; the ordinance adds definitions, performance standards, and design requirements but does not approve any specific data center or development project.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304555,"Council approves McDonald’s at Orchard Place, grants 800‑foot variance to separation rule",307,380000,687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2459763-bfa132e538e976e6b57ca54d0b174e82&start=380&end=687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2459763-bfa132e538e976e6b57ca54d0b174e82/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6304555/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-McDonalds-at-Orchard-Place-grants-800foot-variance-to-separation-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304555-e9f8e242236efbe515db04bcbca6b508/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153129&Signature=afiW0bn3XJITx2fRCHlTWymVGXylKaD3Th5DCwnqcsJ5cuWk3oHdLbUUbCptqhxk~vkjG55bpYrg2oSTPLnKcDnkKsoGPbQjkNjL9hMT6iPHbYJSr5M27M0ryDj~IkQfidTJe-3o7u9iWpyV-Rhfn3Yruy7ObXmg5OIWnbKnDFItzkh9~q6g5je6vhwU7BmDm7sfHiBcQuEp771gEWvbDY4tAsy5Va-hipfvRDUPCeCcrCJjYD9SyCjPXjicrKgvERdHlcPiZqQI6IkfODaSGc4cITgFO25BJuTi1WHxzB~PnDYVlJljuk2iB9-BqVq2LUMvdRAIz~kT6Pwihb2CHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council approved a package of land‑use actions to allow a McDonald’s restaurant at Orchard Place, including rezoning Outlot A from sand and gravel to retail business, preliminarily subdividing the approximately 5.2‑acre outlot into two lots, granting a conditional use permit and an 800‑foot variance to the city’s 1,000‑foot separation requirement for a Class 2 restaurant, and authorizing a site plan and building permit for a 3,859‑square‑foot restaurant on Lot 2, Block 1.

City planning staff explained the applications to the council, describing changes made after the planning commission review: the sidewalk alignment along Pilot Knob was moved to connect to the trail on 150th Street West, the trash enclosure location was revised at the applicant’s request, and several parking‑layout modifications (including a stop bar and turnaround) were added to manage drive‑through traffic. The landscaping plan shows roughly 21 new trees, coniferous shrubs on the berm and additional plantings to buffer adjacent residential properties and the drive‑through.

Under city code performance standards, a Class 2 restaurant must be at least 1,000 feet from residential or institutional property lines. Staff said the proposed McDonald’s would be about 200 feet from the nearest residential property when measured property line to property line (near Bowdoin Senior Living); the applicant noted the structure‑to‑structure distance exceeds 400 feet and that Pilot Knob and a stormwater pond separate the sites. The applicant also pointed to a berm — staff corrected the record to say the berm grade varies from about 7 to 10 feet — and added landscaping as mitigation for lighting and headlight impacts.

Planning commission members voted 6–1 to recommend approval of the rezoning, subdivision and CUP; no public comments were recorded at the commission hearing. On the council consent, Councilmember Hebert moved the rezoning ordinance and Councilmember Bergman seconded. Following separate motions, the council approved the rezoning, the preliminary plat subdividing Outlot A into Lot 1 (about 1 acre) and Lot 2 (about 1.5 acres), the conditional use permit with the variance (council directed an amendment to the resolution to correct findings 4 and 6 to reflect the berm grade), and the site plan building permit authorization; each motion passed on voice vote.

Council and staff did not attach additional conditions beyond the amendment to the CUP findings; staff reiterated that utilities would be served from English Avenue and that the applicant must provide a nursery bid list prior to building permit issuance to confirm compliance with the city’s landscaping percentage requirement.","The council approved rezoning, subdivision, a conditional use permit with an 800‑foot variance to the 1,000‑foot separation requirement for a Class 2 restaurant, and a site plan for a 3,859‑square‑foot McDonald’s on Lot 2, Block 1 at Orchard Place; staff and the applicant cited berms, landscaping and site geometry as buffers to nearby residences.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304560,"Council approves on‑sale wine and malt‑liquor license for Urban Air Apple Valley",113,193000,306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2459763-bfa132e538e976e6b57ca54d0b174e82&start=193&end=306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2459763-bfa132e538e976e6b57ca54d0b174e82/thumbnail_193000.jpg","/articles/6304560/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-onsale-wine-and-maltliquor-license-for-Urban-Air-Apple-Valley","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304560-01a63e882812cb102997887280e63e19/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153129&Signature=MXjUShBGtJwo06xLqT0J7PySW7eUd2xg0Letdb-uq-Rh86IrKeKBGlYf4U1AnhenBurG7dGZ6JQbNgQOgiwUXLH9LU5J0DcA5y8N0hqZQfi3H3rXKDZgA8YcQebMHrgokZnmVdhdXxWU~oFbcCHxp4La4GxtuyuVaoHVucHW85bMmZ0-dntfBXCBOVWpQwJ7~6UNk7Tl7M5ASZ~KXq0QJjuFuMxp3JlxWx856jZn8mHpHhzH5Hkc1Vyom1YNsAgXbtaAdW0hIyMUxjMFkCLh-1tTbhUku7cMXYBU25SPuR9l6869ePTw6c0OKKlzRLYzVgxWejDVHmhkZTOkkU6mSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council on Thursday adopted a resolution approving an on‑sale wine and malt‑liquor license for Easy Adventure LLC, d/b/a Urban Air Apple Valley, for a new location at 7370 150th Street West.

City licensing staff told the council the public hearing was properly noticed and that police and fire conducted required background checks and “found no reason at this time to deny the license.” With no public comments during the hearing, Councilmember Bergman moved to adopt the resolution; Councilmember Hebert seconded the motion and the voice vote carried.

Wes Harold, identified as the business owner, told the council the park planned a friends‑and‑family event the next day, a soft opening the following day, and a grand opening on March 22. Harold described Urban Air Adventure Park as an all‑ages entertainment venue with trampolines, a zip line, climbing walls, birthday‑party services and an on‑site café serving pizza and wings; alcohol sales are intended to be available to adults visiting with children.

The council record does not show any written protests or objections during the hearing. Staff recommended approval and no agency recommended denial in the materials presented at the meeting.

The action enables the business to proceed with final licensing steps required by the city; the council did not attach additional conditions at the meeting.","The Apple Valley City Council adopted a resolution approving an on‑sale wine and malt‑liquor license for Easy Adventure LLC, doing business as Urban Air Apple Valley, after a staff report saying police and fire background checks found no reason to deny the license.","actionData","errors"]

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