Rosemount, MN

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding public improvements and county road projects. The meeting includes a consent agenda with grant agreements and land acceptances.

• 2027 Community Waste Abatement Grant Agreement
• Resolution of Support for Dakota County 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
• Support for Local Road Improvement Program - CSAH 46 Expansion Project
• Acceptance of public improvements for Blaine Avenue and 147th Street West
• Resolution accepting outlots within the Amber Fields Development

City Council Work Session

General

Port Authority

City Council

Youth Commission

Utility Commission

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council Work Session

City Council

Port Authority

Youth Commission

Planning Commission

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

City Council Work Session

Port Authority

Youth Commission

City Council Work Session

Port Authority

Youth Commission

City Council Work Session

Port Authority

Youth Commission

Port Authority

Youth Commission

Port Authority

Youth Commission

Port Authority

Youth Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a conditional use permit. The body will also determine if Industrial Development District No 2 conforms to the city's Comprehensive Plan.

• Request by Aspen Fields LLC to rezone 2 acres from R-4 to B-1 and for preliminary plat approval
• Request by Robert Mueller for a Conditional Use Permit for a Commercial Event Center at 4979 160th Street East
• Conformity determination for Industrial Development District No 2 and related Development District Plan
• D.R. Horton, Inc. request for 61 single family lots (continued to Nov 24, 2026)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will meet to review recommendations for 2027 utility rates. The agenda also includes a well pumping report and an action item list from the Executive Director.

• 2027 Utility Rate Recommendations
• Well Pumping Report

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the purchase of the Wiklund property and review updates on sustainability and environmental issues. The body will also consider parks and recreation fees and two development projects.

• Wiklund Property Purchase
• Parks and Recreation Fees
• Aspen Fields Development
• Kieren Meadows Preliminary Plat
• Sustainability and Environmental Updates

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss a public art project and a leadership lesson on persuasion skills. The body will also review a 2051 time capsule letter and hold a roundtable discussion.

• Public Art Project
• 2051 Time Capsule Letter
• Leadership Lesson on Persuasion Skills

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Built to Play initiative and easement vacations in the Biscayne Business Park. The body will also review a feasibility report for 2027 street improvements and a union contract for LELS Captains.

• Public hearing on Industrial Development District and Port Authority Bonds for Built to Play
• Public hearing on easement vacations for Lots 2 and 3 in Biscayne Business Park
• Feasibility report and public hearing order for 2027 Street Improvement Project
• Authorization of 2026-2027 Union Contract for LELS Captains
• Mediated settlement agreement with Northern Lines

The Rosemount City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included accepting a $2,290,047.98 SAFER grant to fund nine full-time firefighters. The Council also held a public hearing and adopted a resolution certifying delinquent municipal services to 2027 property taxes, and voted to receive bids and award contracts for the Fire Station 2 expansion project.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the consent agenda with item 6.k pulled (4-0)
• Accepted $2,290,047.98 SAFER grant for 9 career firefighters (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on certification of delinquent municipal services (4-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying delinquent municipal services to 2027 property taxes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution receiving bids and awarding contracts for Fire Station 2 Expansion Project (4-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will meet to discuss the establishment of an Industrial Development District. This district is intended to support the city's Built to Play Initiative.

• Establishment of an Industrial Development District for the Built to Play Initiative

City Council

The Rosemount City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The main decision item is receiving bids and awarding a contract for the Fire Station 2 Expansion Project. The council will also hold a public hearing on certifying delinquent municipal services to 2027 property taxes and vote on a consent agenda covering bills, minutes, donations, surplus property, election judges, and a SAFER grant award.

• Receive bids and award contract for the Fire Station 2 Expansion Project
• Public hearing on certifying delinquent municipal services to 2027 property taxes
• Consent agenda includes bill listings and minutes of the September 15, 2026 regular meeting
• Donation acceptances from American Legion and Twin City Homes
• Appointment of election judges for the November 3, 2026 General Election

City Council Work Session

The Rosemount City Council holds a work session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda lists discussion of proposed Fire Code ordinance modifications and a new inspections program, plus a Fire Relief Fund benefit proposal. The session also includes staff reports and may reconvene after the regular council meeting if time runs short. No votes or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.

• Review of proposed Fire Code ordinance modifications
• Discussion of a new fire inspections program
• Fire Relief Fund Benefit Proposal
• Staff reports update
• Work session may reconvene after the regular City Council meeting

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed fire code modifications, firefighter vesting and benefit levels, and high school parking concerns. No final votes were taken on these items; staff will bring finalized proposals back for future approval.

• Discussed proposed Fire Code ordinance modifications and new inspections program (no action)
• Reviewed Fire Relief Fund proposal to increase benefit level to $15,000 and reduce vesting years (no action)
• Discussed high school parking solutions and student access to the Community Center (no action)
• Reviewed proposed $50,000 antenna lease fee for water towers (no action)
• Discussed potential increase to park dedication fees based on land values (no action)
• Reviewed potential purchase of the Witlund property off Akron Avenue (no action)
• Received update on Meta site noise study regarding data center moratorium (no action)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single new business item: a parks tour. The agenda contains no decisions or discussions beyond this tour, making it a procedural meeting.

• Parks tour

Youth Commission

The Rosemount Youth Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a public art proposal update, a guest presentation from Officer Anis Ahmetovic and K-9 Jet, a leadership lesson on decision making, and routine reports. No votes on major items are listed.

• Public Art Proposal Update
• Guest Speaker: Officer Anis Ahmetovic & K-9 Jet
• Leadership Lesson: Chapter 6; Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Minutes of August 27, 2026 meeting

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 27 minutes. Members brainstormed themes for a public art project and participated in a leadership lesson on decision-making. Officer Anis Anmetovic and K-9 Jet provided a presentation on scent-detection skills.

• Approved meeting agenda (16-0)
• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (16-0)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council is holding a special meeting to establish the preliminary 2027 budget, property tax levy, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The agenda includes public comment and staff updates, but the main action is the budget and levy approval.

• Establish preliminary 2027 budget, levy, and CIP

Planning Commission

The Rosemount Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Russel Beltz to construct an accessory building larger than 2,400 square feet. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing: variance request by Russel Beltz for accessory building exceeding 2,400 sq ft
• Consent agenda: approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a variance allowing an accessory building to exceed the 2,400 square foot limit. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting with one correction.

• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes with one change (7-0)
• Approved variance for 14997 Fischer Ave to increase maximum accessory structure area to 2,766 square feet (4-3)

Utility Commission

The Rosemount Utility Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, set 2027 meeting dates, and begin the 2027 utility rates review, including capital improvements. They will also receive an update on gross alpha levels and hear the executive director's report on well pumping. The meeting is largely procedural with the rates review as the main substantive item.

• Kick-off of 2027 Utility Rates Review - Utility System Capital Improvements
• Gross Alpha Update
• Set Meeting Dates through 2027
• Approval of March 30 and June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Well Pumping Report

General

The Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items including a land purchase and upcoming events. The session includes a discussion regarding the Dakota County Natural System Plan Review.

• Wiklund Land Purchase discussion
• Dakota County Natural System Plan Review
• Parks Tour September 24
• Built To Play Meeting

The commission held a work session to discuss various updates and potential land acquisitions. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and consider a request by Aspen Field, LLC to rezone 1.94 acres along County Road 42 from high-density residential to community commercial. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as bills, minutes, agreements, and a liquor license. The meeting also includes a food truck update and public comment.

• Public hearing on 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Aspen Field, LLC request to change 1.94 acres on County Road 42 from HDR to CC
• Comp Plan Update Professional Services Agreement
• RAHA Concessions Agreement
• Tort Liability Insurance Limits

The City Council adopted a Capital Improvement Plan to allow for bond issuance for a Fire Station 2 remodel. Council also approved a land use amendment for 1.94 acres to allow community commercial development and hired a consultant for a Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approved 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and preliminary bond issuance (4-0)
• Approved land use amendment for 1.94 acres east of Akron Avenue from High Density Residential to Community Commercial (4-0)
• Approved $152,404 Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including RAHA Concessions and Rosemount Armory maintenance agreements (4-0)

Port Authority

The Rosemount Port Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, establishing an Industrial Development District, and adopting an ordinance. The agenda is largely procedural with no detailed discussion items listed.

• Establishment of an Industrial Development District
• Request adoption of ordinance
• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes

The Rosemount Port Authority approved a resolution calling for an October 20th public hearing to establish Industrial Development District No. 2. It also adopted a resolution requesting authority for up to $75 million in General Obligation Bonds for the Built to Play Initiative, following the removal of the Steeple Center project and land acquisition from the resolution.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted a resolution calling for a public hearing on the establishment of Industrial Development District No. 2 (5-1)
• Adopted a resolution requesting authority for General Obligation Bonds for Parks and Recreation Projects with the removal of two items (5-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including an oath of office for two police promotions. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, consent agenda approvals, and public comment.

• Oath of Office: Police Sergeant Promotion
• Oath of Office: Police Captain Promotion
• Dakota County CDA/City LAHA Resolution
• Approval of August 18, 2026, meeting minutes

The Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included bill listings and previous meeting minutes. During the session, Dan Kaiser was sworn in as Police Sergeant and Captain Coughlin was sworn in as Police Captain.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Administered oath of office for Police Sergeant Dan Kaiser
• Administered oath of office for Police Captain Coughlin

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget. The session also includes an update regarding the Built to Play parks plan.

• Preliminary 2027 Budget discussion
• Built to Play parks plan update

The Council reviewed preliminary 2027 budget updates, including a projected $83 tax increase for median-valued homes. Members also discussed progress on the Built to Play parks plan and potential land swaps for indoor ice opportunities. No formal votes or ordinances were passed during this work session.

• Agreed to hold a special meeting if SAFER Grant status is unknown by the next budget deadline
• Agreed staff must communicate the distinction between park debt and fire station debt

Youth Commission

The Rosemount Youth Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June minutes and recapping Night to Unite and the Splash Pad. They will also hear a guest presentation from the Communications Team about Instagram, discuss murals and art in Rosemount, and participate in a leadership lesson and roundtable discussion.

• Guest speaker: Communications Team (Lee Stoffel & Symone Hubbard) on Instagram
• Discussion: Murals/Art in Rosemount
• Leadership lesson: The Foundations of Leadership
• Recap of Night to Unite & Splash Pad
• Next meeting: Thursday, September 24, 2026; location TBD

The Rosemount Youth Commission approved its agenda and consent agenda (minutes of June 25, 2026) by 12-0 votes. The commission agreed to recommend that the City Council support a Public Arts Project, a mural partnership with the National Art Honor Society in which NAHS would develop theme options for the commission to review before a final selection goes to the City Council. Commissioners also heard a presentation from the city's Communications Department on social media and ADA accessibility, and were introduced to a new Youth Commission Instagram page. A leadership lesson worksheet and roundtable discussion were deferred due to time constraints.

• Approved the agenda (12-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the June 25, 2026 meeting (12-0)
• Agreed to recommend that the City Council support a Public Arts Project mural with the National Art Honor Society
• Deferred the Leadership Lesson worksheet to be completed at home before the September meeting
• Did not hold Roundtable Discussion due to time constraints
• Adjourned at 5:02 p.m. (motion by Nelson, second by Webster)

Planning Commission

The Rosemount Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a land-use amendment for 1.94 acres along County Road 42, and a site plan review for a multi-tenant commercial building with a drive-through. The commission will also consider approving the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Aspen Field, LLC requests changing 1.94 acres along County Road 42 from HDR High Density Residential to CC Community Commercial
• Public hearing: KJ Walk, Inc. requests Site Plan Review for a multi-tenant commercial building with a drive-through
• Consent agenda: approval of July 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The Rosemount Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of a comprehensive land use plan amendment to change 1.94 acres along County Road 42 from High Density Residential to Community Commercial. The commission also approved a site plan review for KJ Walk, Inc. to construct a multi-tenant commercial building with a drive-through facility at 2718 149th Street West, subject to six conditions.

• Approved minutes of the July 28, 2026 Regular Meeting (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve comprehensive land use plan amendment to change 1.94 acres from High Density Residential to Community Commercial (7-0)
• Approved site plan review for multi-tenant commercial building with drive-through at 2718 149th Street West with conditions including $7,020 park land fee and drive-through stacking containment (7-0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

City Council

The Rosemount City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, and to consider two significant new business items: a request from North Wind Test for approval of preliminary and final plats and a planned unit development master plan for the first phase of an aerospace testing facility, and the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for an indoor ice facility. Public comment will be heard on non-agenda items.

• North Wind Test: preliminary and final plats, PUD master plan for aerospace testing facility
• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for Indoor Ice
• Donation acceptance from Rosemount Leprechaun Days
• Approval to advertise for bids for Fire Station 2 Addition and Remodel
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 meetings

The City Council approved the development plans and rezoning for the North Wind Test aerospace facility. Additionally, the Council selected RJM Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the city's new two-sheet indoor ice complex.

• Approved rezoning for North Wind Test site (4-0)
• Approved North Wind Addition preliminary and final plats (4-0)
• Approved PUD Master Development Plan for North Wind (4-0)
• Authorized PUD agreement for North Wind (4-0)
• Selected RJM Construction for indoor ice complex (4-0)
• Approved advertisement for Fire Station 2 bids (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donation acceptance (4-0)

General

The Rosemount City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and review options for mitigating gross alpha contamination. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of gross alpha mitigation options

The Rosemount City Council and Utility Commission held a joint special meeting to discuss options for addressing Gross Alpha in Well No. 8. No formal decision was made; staff will continue exploring the two main options—blending Well No. 8 and Well No. 9 water (approx. $2M) or building a water treatment plant at Well No. 12 (approx. $36-40M)—and will report back in September. Councilmembers expressed varied preferences, with some favoring the lower-cost blending option and others interested in the treatment plant for long-term benefits.

• No formal decision made on Gross Alpha mitigation options
• Staff to continue exploring blending and treatment plant options, report in September
• Council requested additional research on neighboring communities' water treatment trends
• Council and Commission requested more data on blending cost breakdown

Port Authority

The Rosemount Port Authority is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve the July 21, 2026 minutes. The main new business item is an update on the Morrison Retail project, followed by the executive director's project updates and the chairperson's report.

• Consent agenda: approval of July 21, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• New business: Morrison Retail update
• Executive director's report: project updates

The Port Authority reviewed a development update regarding the area near Morrison Apartments. No substantive decisions or votes were made during this meeting beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (6-0)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes public hearings, approval of the consent agenda (including contracts and donations), and a discussion on new playground proposals for Bloomfield Park.

• Donation acceptance from Scott Chiropractic Clinic
• 2026-2027 School Resource Officer (SRO) Liaison Services Agreement
• Construction Agreement - North Wind Test, LLC Public Infrastructure
• Community Center/Armory Lease Agreement
• Playground Proposals – Bloomfield Park

The Rosemount City Council approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Bloomfield Park from Northland Recreation, funded by the Parks Maintenance Capital Improvement Plan. The consent agenda, including bills, minutes, donations, election judges, SRO agreement, construction agreement, lease, and Talamore improvements, was approved unanimously. No public hearings or unfinished business were held.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved playground equipment purchase from Northland Recreation (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget. Members will also review the status of the Fire Station 2 Remodel Project.

• Preliminary 2027 Budget discussion
• Fire Station 2 Remodel Project status review

The City Council discussed the preliminary 2027 budget, which shows a 10.24% increase to the operating budget and a 9.4% increase to the tax levy, projecting a $78 increase for the median-valued home and a $50 increase from debt issuance. No formal decisions were made; the budget will be further discussed in September. The council also reviewed the Fire Station 2 remodel project and received updates on various staff reports.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussion only
• Fire Station 2 remodel project status reviewed
• Data center moratorium next steps discussed
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan consultant proposals window closing
• Park project status update provided
• Roundabout project at Akron Avenue and Connemara Trail on track

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three site plan and plat approval requests: a new automotive repair shop, the first phase of the Minnesota Aerospace Complex, and remodeling and additions to Fire Station 2.

• Kamal Omar and Appro Development Inc. request Site Plan Review for an automotive repair shop and office
• North Wind Test requests preliminary/final plats and PUD master development plan for first phase of Minnesota Aerospace Complex
• City of Rosemount and CNH Architects request Site Plan Review for remodeling and additions to Fire Station 2

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for an automotive repair shop and a site plan for the renovation and expansion of Fire Station No. 2. Additionally, the Commission recommended that the City Council approve the plats, rezoning, and master development plan for the first phase of the Minnesota Aerospace Complex.

• Approved automotive repair shop site plan (4-2)
• Recommended approval of aerospace complex plats (6-0)
• Recommended approval of aerospace complex PUD and rezoning (6-0)
• Approved aerospace complex phase one site and building plan (6-0)
• Approved Fire Station No. 2 renovation and expansion site plan (6-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will convene for a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda, including approval of minutes from the previous meeting, audience input, and a director's report. No specific actionable items, rezonings, or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026, regular meeting
• Director's report as part of new business

Port Authority

The Rosemount Port Authority will conduct its regular meeting, covering routine items such as the call to order, agenda corrections, and the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of the minutes from the June 16, 2026 regular meeting. New business includes a discussion of the Rosemount Community Expo. No other specific decisions are listed.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting
• New business: Rosemount Community Expo

The Rosemount Port Authority discussed the 2027 Community Expo and agreed to continue outreach to a wide audience, including newer neighborhoods, and to hold the event at the Rosemount Community Center for better vendor setup. They recommended increasing the marketing budget and exploring new marketing opportunities, as well as continuing to pursue non-profits and updating kids' activities. Staff will proceed with planning based on these recommendations. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Agreed to continue Expo outreach to wide audience, including newer neighborhoods
• Recommended holding 2027 Expo at Rosemount Community Center
• Recommended increasing Expo marketing budget and exploring new marketing opportunities
• Recommended continuing to pursue non-profits for Expo
• Suggested reviewing kids' activities for current trends

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will discuss and vote on items on the consent agenda, hear public comments, and consider new business items. New business includes accepting bids and awarding a contract for the Dunmore Greenway Trail. The council will also review a conditional use permit request for a major auto‑repair business in Biscayne Business Park and authorize temporary street closings. Additional items include a donation from the American Legion and a 2027 SIP engineering services report.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a major auto‑repair business in Biscayne Business Park
• Authorization for temporary street closings and adding events to the service agreement
• Donation acceptance from the American Legion
• 2027 SIP – Engineering Services & Feasibility Report
• Dunmore Greenway Trail – accept bids and award contract

The City Council awarded a construction contract to Urban Edge Construction for a new asphalt trail in the Dunmore neighborhood. Council also accepted the 2025 annual financial reports and approved several consent agenda items, including a conditional use permit for an auto repair business.

• Awarded Dunmore Greenway Trail contract to Urban Edge Construction for $314,676.55 (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Management and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Major Auto Repair Business at Biscayne Business Park (5-0)
• Approved 2027 SIP Engineering Services & Feasibility Report (5-0)
• Approved re-designation of Precinct 1 Polling Place for 2026 Elections (5-0)
• Accepted donation from American Legion (5-0)
• Authorized temporary street closings and event service agreement additions (5-0)