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Parks and Recreation Director Eric said the scholarship program approved on the consent agenda is designed to help Apple Valley residents experiencing financial difficulty access fee-based parks and rec programs. Residents must apply in person at the Apple Valley Community Center; the program limit is $100 per individual. Eric said the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 contributed $5,000 toward the program and indicated it may donate up to $20,000 annually depending on the post’s gambling operation revenues.

Councilmember Lisa and other council members praised Parks and Recreation staff for originating the idea and thanked the American Legion for the contribution. The council noted additional restrictions and program details will be administered by the Parks and Recreation Department and that residents should contact staff for eligibility specifics.

Parks staff also announced the city’s annual tree-and-shrub sale is underway; preorders are available through the city website. The sale includes six deciduous tree species, three evergreen tree species, five shrub types and three fruit-tree varieties (including Honeycrisp apple trees this year). Staff described the program as an effort to diversify plantings across neighborhoods and said the sale typically sells out.

Public-works work was recognized after crews responded overnight to a water-main break near Penneken and County Road 42, reopening the road and restoring service by morning, the mayor said. Councilmembers thanked the crews for their work.

The council also approved the calendar of upcoming meetings and events and set its next informal council meeting for Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. and the next regular meeting for March 13 at 7 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - February 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members discussed a new parks-and-recreation scholarship program approved on the consent agenda, a city tree-and-shrub sale and public-works response to a water-main break; the American Legion donated $5,000 to the scholarship program and indicated potential future annual support.","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},6304557,"Council establishes Mixed Use Business Campus (MUBC) zoning district and waives second reading",805,1126000,1931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2459762-15bd63bd1286c8d40b89c0f5e9f1e523&start=1126&end=1931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2459762-15bd63bd1286c8d40b89c0f5e9f1e523/thumbnail_1126000.jpg","/articles/6304557/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-establishes-Mixed-Use-Business-Campus-MUBC-zoning-district-and-waives-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304557-22caa2127f3ed5ee227b3832d1dbdd85/orig.mp4?Expires=1775535677&Signature=i9cQkDuVeTSeShWe9S-6OVQcIGNf9O4rIMJ6ri9VabbukACYvuiwztGfUzQXxh-xNo3ZublRpmwSyMJqrMLxLZEk9ggSo2Ocjt8FTb8KnBVu6t~lsfceJZkeEDMTdFVXlAj9625QqkrwvGLd9XQOANcZhkus~-7G4dCyWKYK6U-9Xw7xkiXEDz9BAKWVviQ8OZUoOmZJRD7XHc~G6Y4ZMiwMACCn3XnHK182nv44Z0CLELvZ~LNt-JL9Un9kxU3PGk7u8fvwATIY1pFKGGJLBSifQelwrGL6vp~xi51AM-aFwseLptOkGzZV6pGKMgublRVfFw216JYi0V~yL3YF9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council on Feb. 27 passed an ordinance establishing a new Mixed Use Business Campus (MUBC) zoning district in Chapter 155 of the city code and voted to waive the ordinance’s second reading.

City staff said the MUBC district implements guidance in the Apple Valley 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Figure 4.2, Orchard Place concept) and is intended to permit a mix of office, health care, hotels, restaurants, banks and other uses that support a business-campus environment. The ordinance adds definitions for \"commercial recreation\" and \"data centers,\" includes performance standards and expressly makes data centers a conditional use in the new district. Staff emphasized, and the mayor reiterated, that adopting the zoning district does not approve any particular data center project; separate rezoning, platting and CUP actions would be required for a specific proposal.

Tim (city staff) explained where the MUBC boundary is tentatively mapped — covering much of the area currently designated Mixed Business Campus (MBC) in the 2040 plan — and noted the underlying land-use guidance remains MBC. The ordinance text includes provisions for conditional uses (for example, day care centers are listed as permitted under the commercial retail section but also appear as conditional uses under certain office-use headings; staff clarified day care centers are permitted in the commercial-retail subsection and conditional under office-use guidance). The planning commission reviewed the draft ordinance on Feb. 5 and recommended approval.

Councilmember Bergman moved to pass the ordinance and to waive the second reading; Councilmember Ebert seconded. The motion passed by voice vote. Council members discussed the broader process needed to approve any future data center — including a land-use amendment, Met Council review and separate applications for rezoning, plat and CUP — and asked staff to return with any further amendments if specific tech-park standards are needed.

Staff said the MUBC ordinance was prepared with multiple rounds of review and edits to align the code with the city’s 2040 plan, and that the ordinance includes performance standards addressing noise and pollution concerns raised in recent public discussions about potential data centers. The council approved the ordinance as presented and waived the second reading.","The council passed an ordinance creating a new MUBC (Mixed Use Business Campus) zoning district to implement the Apple Valley 2040 comprehensive plan guidance and waived the second reading; council members emphasized this action does not approve any specific data center 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},6304562,"Council approves rezoning, subdivision, variance and site plan for McDonald’s at Orchard Place",630,457000,1087000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2459762-15bd63bd1286c8d40b89c0f5e9f1e523&start=457&end=1087","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2459762-15bd63bd1286c8d40b89c0f5e9f1e523/thumbnail_457000.jpg","/articles/6304562/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-rezoning-subdivision-variance-and-site-plan-for-McDonalds-at-Orchard-Place","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304562-1ad7cacca74ade06c64336c50e7cee90/orig.mp4?Expires=1775535677&Signature=UDVo3pdMlHCf9gR2C~cZGW1hyiiqJrTlnpdotqq9WPBDKm2WUVS9TWqn7FPQVPCaj7gRwfUWKZtPEWFLknQq7it4DfY3KiU~ajv5xs35MlkBSBiXvyMhjqJBtJCPOzoz6jbfr1f79VwjAwiLW7quemkht98k-ZL2Jw~LpzLlmM6ro5k2nO0hfQ8LxdiV-u6LwAJdEy6xDDettgZlZmpJ~xvlrAU79RPh2hJzIoNhS1fQb~RBGlJyoZBn5uXQ9095u76pez1fMr5Jqjg1Y7MItlt7gN2vXEg8tif2whvOB7-GznIEpS55EuoZ8-PSJQL6~tn2Zz5HL~vNArVzi~IIjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council on Feb. 27 approved a series of land-use actions allowing a proposed McDonald’s restaurant at Orchard Place to proceed: rezoning of Outlot A from sand-and-gravel to retail business, a preliminary subdivision into two lots, a conditional use permit (CUP) with an 800-foot variance to the city’s 1,000-foot separation standard for a Class 2 restaurant, and a site-plan/building permit authorization for a 3,859-square-foot restaurant on Lot 2, Block 1.

City planner Sydney presented the applications and described recent site-plan revisions, including relocating a sidewalk, moving the trash enclosure for operational preference, changes to the parking area and a stop bar/turnaround in the northeast parking section. Sydney said utilities would come from English Avenue, landscaping includes roughly 21 trees with shrubs and grasses, and the berm and plantings would buffer adjacent residential properties.

The planning commission held public hearings on Jan. 15; staff and the applicant answered the commission’s questions and the planning commission recommended approval by 6–1 votes. Sydney told the council the applicant had provided a narrative addressing potential impacts on nearby residences — noise, odor, lighting and traffic — and that the building design was revised after commission feedback to include two brick colors, aluminum batten and metal panels to visually fit the area.

The city code market-performance standard requires at least 1,000 feet between a Class 2 restaurant and residential or institutional uses, measured from property line to property line. The proposed McDonald’s would be about 200 feet from the nearest residential property line (Bowdoin Senior Living); the applicant requested an 800-foot variance to permit the restaurant on Lot 2. City staff noted the physical separation between the restaurant and residences includes Pilot Knob Road, a stormwater pond and a berm that ranges approximately 7 to 10 feet in elevation.

Councilmember Hebert moved the rezoning ordinance; Councilmember Bergman seconded. The council approved the rezoning by voice vote. Councilmember Bergman moved to adopt the subdivision preliminary plat; Councilmember Hebert seconded and the motion passed. For the CUP and 800-foot variance, Councilmember Hebert moved, Councilmember Bergman seconded, and the council approved the resolution with an amendment to findings 4 and 6 to reflect the berm’s grade. Finally, the council approved the site plan and building permit authorization for the 3,859-square-foot McDonald’s (motion by Councilmember Bergman, second by Councilmember Hebert).

No public testimony was offered at the council meeting for these items. Council members asked few follow-up questions during the presentation and moved the items forward in sequence. Staff said the revised site plan met applicable setbacks, area standards and parking requirements for the retail business (RB) zone and that a nursery bid list will be required before a building permit to confirm landscaping meets the 2.5% requirement.

The approvals allow the applicant to proceed with site development and building permit submittals subject to standard permit conditions and required inspections.","The council approved rezoning of Outlot A at Orchard Place from sand-and-gravel to retail business, a preliminary plat to split the lot, a conditional use permit and an 800-foot variance from the separation standard, and a site plan for a 3,859-square-foot McDonald’s with drive-through.",{"_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},6304567,"Council approves on-sale beer and wine license for Urban Air Apple Valley",164,270000,434000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2459762-15bd63bd1286c8d40b89c0f5e9f1e523&start=270&end=434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2459762-15bd63bd1286c8d40b89c0f5e9f1e523/thumbnail_270000.jpg","/articles/6304567/Apple-Valley/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-on-sale-beer-and-wine-license-for-Urban-Air-Apple-Valley","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304567-85eba73759ba2565228ede7b8c970c0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775535677&Signature=BPzhWnS5DvVNSV~UU7SubB02UgRpK4JYs5mh68kqcbaBtpGwCmtjM4ymLe4eGLESo7MmtSm72WaN7-w6h~jVZCjGlSBLEoythgp00X4TXsI1G8ObGa99wv89-CG5r45mqWlQ~giGhGNkCXTHqJG39BUHvmwN3xPjQhyd4-cjwQE3TIDxpGbht4EXASAmZAsmcUTjIhtCCcy0fDGrX1iD-TOOpUQNKO2ccKsZweKFyb9fyjeaXeBSo3WC~x1QUfVFbjSs3Hd8zLJfw1CWZorJdCLBRxW2tpkk0JyIW0M~5wAQl5sDSgMpKqiUfHenIb2kzpGSX1uPk2I~gIKtwOOyWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Apple Valley City Council on Feb. 27 adopted a resolution approving an on-sale wine and beer license for Easy Adventure LLC, which will operate as Urban Air Apple Valley at 7370 150th Street West.

City staff told the council the public hearing on the license had been properly noticed and that police and fire background checks yielded no reason to deny the application. With no public comment at the hearing, Councilmember Bergman moved to adopt the resolution, Councilmember Hebert seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote.

After the vote, business owner Wes Harold introduced himself and described the indoor recreation facility, saying Urban Air offers trampolines, a zip line, climbing walls, birthday-party space and a cafe serving pizza and wings. Harold said parents will be allowed to purchase a glass of wine or beer while children use the play areas. He also announced a friends-and-family event the next day, a soft opening “Saturday the first,” and a planned grand opening on March 22.

City staff said the application was for an on-sale wine and beer license and that required background checks by the police and fire departments had been completed. Staff recommended adoption of the resolution after the public hearing; council members voted in favor without further questions.

The council did not attach conditions beyond standard licensing and public-safety reviews. The applicant will proceed with required permitting and operational steps before the public grand opening.

The council moved quickly through the item; public comment was not offered during the hearing.

Wes Harold, the applicant, provided handouts about the friends-and-family and soft-opening events and said registration was available via a QR code on the flyers.","The Apple Valley City Council adopted a resolution approving an on-sale wine and beer license for Easy Adventure LLC, doing business as Urban Air Apple Valley, clearing the way for a phased opening this week and a grand opening planned for March 22.","actionData","errors"]

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