Rockville public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Rockville City Council will interview two candidates for the 1st Assistant Chief position. After a closed‑door discussion required by Minnesota Statute 13D.05 subd. 3(a), the council will vote to appoint the 1st Assistant Chief to a four‑year term beginning February 1, 2026. The council will also consider whether to reappoint or repost the city secretary.
- Interview of Candidate A for 1st Assistant Chief (max 30 minutes)
- Interview of Candidate B for 1st Assistant Chief (max 30 minutes)
- Closed‑door discussion per Minnesota Statute 13D.05 subd. 3(a)
- Appointment of 1st Assistant Chief, 4‑year term effective 2/1/26
- Decision on Secretary reappointment or repost
Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2026 tax levy and annual budget. The body will also consider a 3% COLA for full-time employees and a siren maintenance agreement with DSC Communications.
- Resolution 2025-38: Adopting the 2026 Tax Levy & 2026 Annual Budget
- Setting 2026 Full Time Employee COLA at 3%
- Approval of Siren Maintenance Agreement with DSC Communications
- Acceptance of November 2025 donations totaling $564.93
- Payment of $77,250.00 to Astech Corp Inc for 2024 Seal Coating
Council
The Rockville City Council will reconvene after a workshop to consider a consent agenda, approve October bills, and vote on multiple department reports. Key decisions include a $289,281 purchase of a new plow truck, a fire‑truck purchase contract, and several planning approvals such as a rezoning of Tract D and a qualified minor subdivision. The council will also certify the 2026 tax rolls and approve a DSC siren service agreement.
- Approval to purchase a plow truck for $289,281 (Public Works)
- Approval of Fire Truck Purchase Contract (Fire Department)
- Approval of 2024 Astech invoice for $119,518.88 (Road Improvement Program)
- Approval of Inspectron rate increase for 2026 (Planning Commission)
- Approval of DSC Siren Service Agreement (Public Works)
Council
The Rockville City Council will consider several resolutions, including the purchase of a new fire truck and naming a probationary firefighter. They will also accept September donations, approve a property acquisition for Well 6, and certify the 2026 tax rolls. Additional items include a tractor purchase for Public Works and a 2026 rate increase for Inspectron services.
- Resolution 2025-31: Approval of new fire truck and naming River Bellmont as probationary firefighter
- Resolution 2025-32: Certify 2026 tax rolls
- Approval of property acquisition for Well 6 (Resolution 2025-02)
- Approval of tractor purchase for Public Works (page 313‑318)
- Inspectron rate increase for 2026 (page 322‑323)
Council
The Rockville City Council will consider the 2026 preliminary budget and tax levy, approve bills and donations, and hold public hearings on sewer rates, short-term rentals, and a Wimmer annexation.
- Resolution 2025-27: Adopting 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-130 Amending Sewer Rates
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-131 Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2025-129 Wimmer Annexation
- Approval of 2026 Contract for Police Services
Council
The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects including Lake Road bidding and the Agate Beach culvert. The body is also considering a public hearing for sewer rates and the approval of a new boat, motor, and trailer for the Fire Department.
- Authorization of bidding for Lake Road
- Proposed public hearing for sewer rates
- Approval of new boat, motor, and trailer for Fire Department
- Resolution 2025-24 to accept two pet waste stations donated by The Barking Birch
- Proposed public hearing for Resolution 2025-25 Annexation
Council
The City Council will discuss infrastructure updates for Lake Road and lift station rehabilitation. The body is deciding on a lease agreement with Bike Guys and a coalition letter regarding I-94.
- Lease agreement for Bike Guys
- I-94 Coalition Letter
- Resolution 2025-22 to accept June 2025 donations, including $1,000 from Rockville Lions
- Resolution 2025-23 LG220 Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit Application for Grand Lake Association
- Discussion of Lake Road and Lift Station Manhole Rehab projects
Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to consider preliminary allegations against three employees. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.
- Closed session regarding Fire Fighter Zach Hansen
- Closed session regarding 1st Assistant Chief Tim Massmann
- Closed session regarding Chief Rodney Scheafer
Council
The City Council will consider the acceptance of the year-end 2024 audit report and discuss engineering costs for lift station rehabilitation. The meeting includes a workshop to discuss Grand Lake speed signs, a city hall copier, and well updates.
- Resolution 2025-20: Acceptance of Year End 2024 Audit Report
- Resolution 2025-21: Lift Station Rehab Construction Engineering Costs
- Rocori Trail Construction Board invoice for $500
- Resolution 2025-19: LG220 Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church
- Pyrotechnic Display Inc. permit for July 4th Grand Lake Fireworks
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a workshop to discuss park and recreation, a speed sign on Grand Lake, and a partnership with John Clark Elementary, then reconvene for a regular meeting. Action items include approving bills, a consent agenda with liquor license renewal and fireworks permit, and several infrastructure resolutions: authorizing a grant for lift station rehabilitation, approving a change order for the same project, and preparing plans for Well #6. The council will also consider an interim use permit at 11253 Hubert Lane and quotes for pump repair and a plow truck liner.
- Resolution 2025-16 authorizing grant agreement with MPFA for Grand, Pleasant & Voigts lift station rehabilitation
- Change Order #3 for Grand, Pleasant & Voigts lift station rehab
- Approval of Interim Use Permit (IUP) at 11253 Hubert Lane
- Approval of Annual Liquor License Renewal (Resolution 2025-15)
- Approval of quote for main lift station pump repair
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a workshop at 5:30 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 12. They will discuss a city prosecution contract update, industrial wastewater, and a resident's request for sewer charge adjustment and policy clarification. Action items include scheduling a public hearing to amend the comprehensive plan, future land use, and ordinance, and approving a dust control bid and a final plat.
- Resident Johnathan Kirby requests sewer charge adjustment and policy clarification after a $300 bill for water not entering the sewer system
- Public hearing scheduled for amending Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use, and Ordinance
- Resolution 2025-09 accepting dust control bid
- Resolution 2025-08 accepting final plat
- Approval of invoice from After Hours Diesel for fire department
Council
The City Council will review wastewater treatment plant expansion and flow projections, including capacity for future industrial and residential growth. The body will also consider a new internal controls policy and various infrastructure project updates.
- Discussion on requesting 350,000 gallons per day wastewater capacity from Cold Spring
- Approval of Internal Controls Policy 2024
- Resolution 2025-07 awarding a jetting quote
- Lift Station Change Order #2 and Lake Road Project update
- Resolution 2025-06 approving Rockville Fire Relief LG220 Application-Raffle
Council
The Rockville City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-128 adopting an updated City Fees & Charges Schedule. The council will also consider annual appointments, a cannabis enforcement agreement with Stearns County, and updates on the Agate Beach Road project. Routine items include acceptance of December donations and approval of bills and consent agenda.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-128 adopting new City Fees & Charges Schedule
- Resolution 2025-03 approving annual appointments to city boards and commissions
- Approval of Agreement with Stearns County for cannabis enforcement
- Update on Agate Beach Road project by City Engineer
- Resolution 2025-02 granting Interim Use Permit (IUP) from Planning Commission