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Current Notes: NOW HIRING FIREFIGHTERS. Apple Valley Fire Department is hiring firefighters for all three fire stations. To view a brief commercial message on being a firefighter (MPEG) >>> Minimum age 18. Must live within a 4 minute drive time of a fire station. Necessary training provided. Qualified candidates should return the completed Application and Firefighter Supplement to Fire Administration by 4:30 October 17. Please contact Fire Administration with any questions. 952-953-2600. To view the posting for further information >>> Are you registered to vote? The last day to register for the General Election is October 14. Click here for more information >>>
Money Magazine Names Apple Valley as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country! Some places have everything any family could want -- economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community! What we already know has been discovered by Money Magazine. The magazine ranks Apple Valley 24th out of 100 in Money's annual list, "Best Place to Live"! In 2007, the City was named 28th Best Place to Live. Why is Apple Valley the "apple of the state and national eye"? The magazine has recognized our innovative Downtown, the excellent schools, including the School of Environmental Studies, the Minnesota Zoo, and the many miles of walking trails that offer opportunities for nature buffs, young and old alike. The complete story and the data sets they use for the evaluation can be viewed >>> In addition, Money also ranked Dakota County 17th for Best Places for a Long Life and featured Apple Valley in the story. The complete story can be viewed >>> Congratulations to all that have made Apple Valley great! Buckthorn Collection. The buckthorn collection program for 2008 began on August 18 and will continue on a weekly basis until November 18. Collection is conducted by City crews beginning on Tuesday each week. Comprehensive Plan
Update. The City is in the process of updating its Comprehensive
Plan. Draft chapters for the updated Plan are available for review. A
comment form is also available for your feedback and questions. Click
here to access the Comprehensive Plan Update page. >>> Digital TV Conversion. Over-the-air television broadcasting is transitioning from analog format to digital format. By law, February 17, 2009, is the last day for full-power television stations to broadcast in analog. After that date, they will only broadcast in digital. Analog television sets will require a converter to receive the new digital signal. The Federal Communications Commission has more information for consumers to prepare for this transition. To visit the FCC web site >>> Residential Rental Registration Program. The City of Apple Valley adopted a rental registration ordinance effective November 20, 2007. This ordinance requires the owners of any residential rental property to register with the City. For more information on this program >>> Airport Runway/ Air Traffic.
Pandemic Flu Planning. The City of Apple Valley would like citizens to be informed and prepared for a possible flu pandemic. There presently is no influenza pandemic in the United States but governments at all levels are continuously preparing for disasters, including an influenza pandemic. We encourage families and businesses to prepare as well. For more information >>> Mission Statement: The City of Apple Valley is pledged to promote and enhance the health, safety, and general well-being of its citizens and all who visit the City. Content updated on: 10-Oct-2008
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