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Council approves parks scholarship program; American Legion contributes $5,000
Summary
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.
The Apple Valley City Council approved a parks and recreation scholarship program, intended to help residents experiencing financial difficulty access fee‑based city programs. The program, approved on the consent agenda, limits awards to $100 per individual and requires applicants to apply in person at the Apple Valley Community Center; additional restrictions were mentioned but not detailed at the meeting.
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.
