City Council Meeting - January 8, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Approval
Audience Participation (Public Comment)
Consent Agenda
Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Fraser First Edition
Appointment of Acting Mayor for 2026
Midwinter Fest Announcement
Areas of Interest (4)
- Residents mount strong opposition to proposed AI data center in Apple Valley, citing water, noise, and economic concerns.
- City council faces pressure to delay re-zoning decisions due to potential impacts of large-scale data center infrastructure.
- Tensions rise over lack of public transparency regarding land-use planning for industrial developments.
- Council clarifies legal constraints, noting a potential mandatory approval if no action is taken within state-mandated timelines.
Votes (4)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Council member Grendall · Seconded by Council member Mander
Consent agenda
Moved by Council member Grendall · Seconded by Council member Bergman
Adopt resolution amending 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Fraser First Edition
Moved by Council member Melander · Seconded by Council member Bergman
Appoint acting mayor for 2026
Moved by Council member Heert · Seconded by Council member Melander
Notable Quotes (2)
Building such a center is only a negative for a community with essentially no upsides.
You're not going to be bragging about a data center. That's not something that attracts people to a city.
People (8)
MayorMayorPresides over city council meetings and manages public comments.
Presides over city council meetings and manages public comments.
Christina GasparanResidentOpposes data center construction, citing environmental, economic, and social concerns.
1 quote
Opposes data center construction, citing environmental, economic, and social concerns.
“Building such a center is only a negative for a community with essentially no upsides.”
Expressing concern over AI data center impacts.
Jennifer DuosResidentOpposes data center in residential areas.
1 quote
Opposes data center in residential areas.
“Putting a data center in what is left of the building area of our town that was designated for useful things is not the best use of space.”
Advocating for better land use.
Nancy SpeakerResidentResident of 30+ years concerned about transparency and utilities.
1 quote
Resident of 30+ years concerned about transparency and utilities.
“We understand the need for a broader tax base and we welcome smart development but locating this massive industrial facility in a residential area is not the right fit for Apple Valley.”
Discussing appropriate urban development.
Margaret MckerResidentAdvocates for community-oriented amenities like lakes instead of industrial facilities.
1 quote
Advocates for community-oriented amenities like lakes instead of industrial facilities.
“Let's fill that with water and make it a lake and don't do all residential around it, let's do Centennial Lakes.”
Proposing alternative land use for city development.
Patrice SeaffortResidentRetired educator and former marketing professional.
1 quote
Retired educator and former marketing professional.
“You're not going to be bragging about a data center. That's not something that attracts people to a city.”
Critiquing the city branding impact of a data center.
SydneyCity StaffPresented the Comprehensive Plan amendment resolution.
Presented the Comprehensive Plan amendment resolution.
TomCity StaffProvided updates on Midwinter Fest.
Provided updates on Midwinter Fest.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 8, 2026: Apple Valley City Council Meeting
- February 7, 2026: Midwinter Fest at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan to re-designate Fraser First Edition lots to commercial.
Appointment of an acting mayor for the 2026 calendar year.