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WhirlyBall Plans Approved by Maple Grove City Council: No. 15 Post of 2012

One of the most read posts of the 2012 included the Maple Grove City Council approving a plan to remodel the former Mann Theater.

Maple Grove Patch covered a lot of different stories, topics and events throughout 2012, but there were a few that stood out as the most read by Patch users.

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The following is the No. 15 post of 2012.

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WhirlyBall Plans Approved by Maple Grove City Council

April 17, 2012 - At a short meeting, the Maple Grove City Council approved a PUD Concept Amendment and PUD Development Stage Plan relating to a proposed new WhirlyBall business located on the Mann Theatre site. 

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The City Council, acting on an earlier planning commission recommendation, only asked a few questions about the potential new business. Councilmember Karen Jaeger asked about safety waivers and alcohol consumption and Councilmember Phil Leith asked a question about the WhirlyBall business ownership. 

The 4-0 approvals by the City Council (Councilmember Erik Johnson was absent) gives WhirlyBall Center permission to re-occupy the Maple Grove Cinema (Mann Theatre) building, according to a memo to the Council. Including a related sports bar and dining area, laser-tag arena and meeting party rooms. It also allows remaining space to possibly be leased out in the future.

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