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Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson presented the application and told the council that the Burnsville Police Department conducted background checks on the principals and found no disqualifying information. Henderson said license issuance would be contingent on the certificate of occupancy, submission of required documents and payment of associated fees. \"City code does require public hearing for all new liquor licenses,\" she said in her presentation.

No members of the public spoke during the hearing. Following the staff presentation the council moved, seconded and voted to approve the off‑sale 3.2 malt liquor license; the mayor declared the motion carried after members said \"aye.\" The license will not be issued until the applicant provides required documentation and certificates to city staff.

The council recorded no delay or additional conditions beyond the standard contingencies at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 22 Apr 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved an off‑sale 3.2% malt liquor license for Cub Foods at 1750 County Road 42 West after a staff presentation noting police background checks found no concerns; issuance is contingent on certificate of occupancy and required documentation.","taxTitle","Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota","taxId",5721,"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},6266214,"Burnsville council approves on‑sale liquor license for Urban Oasis food vendor at 901 County Road 42 W.",142,2689000,2831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087369-195c8a1b4efd55e75e4658ac3df2e2a4&start=2689&end=2831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087369-195c8a1b4efd55e75e4658ac3df2e2a4/thumbnail_2689000.jpg","/articles/6266214/Burnsville/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Burnsville-council-approves-onsale-liquor-license-for-Urban-Oasis-food-vendor-at-901-County-Road-42-W","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266214-237ac7a2ab7bcb9858c8582c586a76ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191764&Signature=jlqqx-JEfH6hZe50RZrHQr4ibov~e472JLQzR0x15KxyWimoE4VUg6XtCTWHU8ZgwcB-Vagk~-iSJMxXt9YwhAC2AZslJVnRbFiEUzC7Ncb19wr4LHHX4Ex8XS2yVqUZGrm023yHlARj1HNLR-xpemQCj9hIGgpEKOVYwrcGi7sTS29QfU1F9ewQkvgyr-Xhn8AmQs6DDsJ9xOsbNG3KDs6UMvd57T9TxhzmQCf0R5uHDjxb-QS2bVpsePd0T~gQfj8hmjsF5sX3GxN6bngaq60kSURaIaxsX0o69IRxL4H9Lm4pydAievU7XMMRI9mWSiR6UJ~QAoM7z1fmjWe98w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Burnsville City Council approved on‑sale intoxicating liquor and on‑sale Sunday licenses for Oasis Hospitality LLC doing business as Urban Oasis at 901 County Road 42 West, Unit B150, after a public hearing on April 22.

Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson told the council that the Burnsville Police Department completed background checks and found no issues. Henderson said issuance of the license will be contingent on the final certificate of occupancy, submission of required documents and payment of the license fee. \"City code does require public hearing for all new liquor licenses,\" Henderson said during her presentation.

Attorney Brant Erwin, who represented the applicant at the hearing, said the food‑hall structure required a different licensing approach than a single restaurant. \"This is kind of the second go around for this location,\" Erwin said, adding that the applicant is \"looking forward to continue and to help to revitalize this property.\" He told the council the operation aims to open in summer 2025 once state buyer cards and occupancy certificates are issued.

No members of the public spoke in opposition. The council moved, seconded and voted to approve the licenses; the mayor called the motion carried after members voted \"aye.\" The license will not be issued until the applicant furnishes the certificate of occupancy and completes other licensing requirements, per the deputy clerk.

The approval allows Urban Oasis to be the only vendor in the food hall authorized to serve liquor; a health department requirement led to a change from a single food‑hall license to vendor‑specific licenses, city staff said during the hearing.

The public hearing lasted briefly and included staff presentation and comment from the applicant's representative; no formal conditions beyond the standard contingencies were added by the council at the meeting.","The City Council approved on‑sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday licenses for Oasis Hospitality LLC to operate as Urban Oasis in the 888 food hall; issuance is contingent on certificate of occupancy and other standard conditions.",{"_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},6266219,"MVTA reports rising ridership, microtransit growth and funding uncertainty in Burnsville update",2122,449000,2571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087369-195c8a1b4efd55e75e4658ac3df2e2a4&start=449&end=2571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087369-195c8a1b4efd55e75e4658ac3df2e2a4/thumbnail_449000.jpg","/articles/6266219/Burnsville/Dakota-County/Minnesota/MVTA-reports-rising-ridership-microtransit-growth-and-funding-uncertainty-in-Burnsville-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266219-bd225f1028f4ea0fa0519f6e8f61e033/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191764&Signature=B6w6E0S83Tp7lPxJPhjZiKnZ~YaNjK9kAicGiYJVBnIyQFBSmWROtP8-EGb1miL3Kgy0LY6flJZCMqf~wh7WelD-yR1I3CekBdoVVKCK-7NzNBrYbLPsfEJVFrGflFaMFBvQYfQBWj8mcs~pcbg50KTiKLn1z-qapYJV5yU2oUMpGdLK6crTxw9q7NUFJfXHKlSz61vd7DdeCZ4kqtZagLnzU6aWryAoW~DszfcyZDPiisE-D~SmI0Dd0vqwxHvxGQGnmWbREI1W8SDrgtjD12nXoxsi6gOZec6k0YsyESaEuJ-cmZluSfv~FHM5-GWg4IMnzYUca2cmqerj3WAOhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials outlined service trends, capital work and funding needs during a Burnsville City Council meeting on April 22, saying systemwide ridership is up but still below pre‑pandemic levels and that the agency needs clearer, dedicated funding to expand microtransit and frequency.

MVTA Chief Development Officer Matt Biden told the council the authority \"operate[s] a fleet of 70 buses,\" runs 24 fixed routes, manages 14 park‑and‑ride/transit stations and two garages, and is working to balance fixed‑route service with growth in MBTA Connect, its microtransit service. \"In March 2025, our system wide ridership is at 46% of pre pandemic levels,\" Biden said, noting progress from 38% in 2023 and 43% in 2024.

The update matters because MBTA officials said funding uncertainty constrains service changes the agency would otherwise make. Biden and Community and Economic Development Director Joya Stetson said the 0.75 percentage point metro sales and use tax enacted by the Legislature in 2023 increased regional transit funding, but all revenue flows to the Met Council for distribution. Biden said MBTA is pressing the Met Council and the state Legislature for a clear statutory allocation of funds for suburban providers so the agency can plan more service expansions and fleet investments.

Officials highlighted MBTA Connect, the agency's on‑demand shared ride service. Biden said Connect saw a 44 percent year‑over‑year ridership increase in 2024 with an average daily ridership of about 430 rides and an average customer wait time near 25 minutes. \"About 65% are actually using the service to get to and from work,\" Biden said. He added that the $3 fare makes the service a lower‑cost alternative for some riders who would otherwise use private ride‑hail options.

Stetson described outreach and pilot partnerships that used Connect to address parking strain and access at local destinations. She said MBTA piloted weekend service to Buck Hill ski area in January–March and worked with Burnsville High School and the Burnsville Chamber on transit payment cards for student internships.

Officials also discussed vehicle and capital projects. Biden said MBTA has purchased new Aegis fully electric vehicles for Connect and is modernizing its Burnsville bus garage; that modernization is fully funded and under way. The agency also has planning and grant funding for reconfiguring the Burnsville Transit Station to improve pedestrian and bus operations.

On performance measures, Biden said express service ridership is up about 10% year‑over‑year while local fixed‑route ridership declined by about 2%, a shift partly attributed to reallocating resources toward Connect. Event service was a bright spot: MBTA reported more than 217,000 special‑event rides in 2024, a record that officials said was partly inflated by emergency service to Valleyfair during summer flooding (an estimated 30,000 additional rides during about 10 days of work).

Council members pressed MBTA on timing and funding. When asked about merging Connect zones to provide through‑service across suburbs, Biden said the agency's goal is to merge zones within roughly two years, contingent on vehicles and stable funding. He said MBTA currently receives a Met Council allocation but believes the share is insufficient for its coverage needs; he noted MBTA received $10 million from the regional sales tax distribution and is seeking a more formulaic approach.

Biden and Stetson also flagged near‑term service impacts from construction: County Road 13 work will affect Route 444, and MBTA said it has rider messaging and detour plans in place. The presentation concluded with a request for ongoing council support as MBTA pursues legislative changes and Met Council negotiations to secure more predictable funding.

Burnsville officials asked follow‑up questions about service frequency to MSP Airport (Route 495V currently runs every two hours) and transfer rules; MBTA staff said transfers are available and that they are evaluating hourly service on some airport runs.

The presentation ran about 35 minutes and included multiple council questions and substantive staff follow‑ups; no formal council action was taken on MBTA items at the meeting.","Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials told the Burnsville City Council that overall ridership is recovering to about 46% of pre‑pandemic levels, MBTA Connect microtransit surged in 2024, and the agency is seeking more stable funding from the Met Council and state legislature to expand service.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves off‑sale 3.2 malt liquor license for Cub Foods at County Road 42 W.

Burnsville council approves on‑sale liquor license for Urban Oasis food vendor at 901 County Road 42 W.

MVTA reports rising ridership, microtransit growth and funding uncertainty in Burnsville update