Rosemount public meetings in 2025

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss leadership and conduct a roundtable discussion. The agenda includes a presentation from the Dakota County Opioid Response Committee.

• Presentation by Jackie Young regarding the Dakota County Opioid Response Committee
• Leadership Talk: Being a Leader in Hard Moments
• Roundtable Discussion

The Rosemount Youth Commission met on December 17, 2025, and approved the agenda and consent agenda (both 6-0). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions, including a talk by Jackie Young on opioid risks and Narcan availability, and a leadership worksheet led by Mayor Weisensel.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including November 19, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting, discuss a strategic plan for economic development, and review the 2026 Community Development Block Grant allocation. The meeting also includes updates from the executive director and chairperson.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan for Economic Development
• 2026 Community Development Block Grant Allocation (CDBG)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various agreements, contract authorizations, and land acceptances.

• 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan
• Authorization of 2026-2027 Union Contracts and Non-Union Benefits
• Renewal of Small-Scale Mineral Extraction Permit for Frattalone Companies, Inc. for 2026 and 2027
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County
• Acceptance of improvements for Talamore 2, Talamore 4, and Amber Fields additions

The Rosemount City Council approved the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan, which outlines major projects including a potential indoor recreation facility, a $3.5 million remodel of Fire Station 2, and Central Park expansion. The council also approved a $100,000 pre-application escrow agreement with Jimnist, LLC for potential data center development, and a non-binding MOU with RAAA for a storage building. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Adopted 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 pre-application escrow agreement with Jimnist, LLC (4-0)
• Approved non-binding MOU with RAAA for storage building (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items 6.f. and 6.i. pulled (4-0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will convene to approve minutes from November 2025 and discuss unfinished business, including a Parks System Plan Update and a review of Parks Rules.

• Approval of November 24, 2025, minutes
• Discussion of Parks System Plan Update
• Review of Parks Rules
• Environmental and Sustainability Updates
• Director's Report

The Rosemount Parks and Natural Resources Commission reviewed the 2040 Parks System Plan and discussed the process for updating it in 2026/27. They also discussed potential changes to park rules, including addressing e-bikes, drones, and off-leash dog areas. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only action taken was approving the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of November 24, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Discussed 2040 Parks System Plan update process for 2026/27
• Discussed potential changes to park rules (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to establish the 2026 budget, levy, and Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes a public improvement hearing for the 2026 Street Improvement Project and the approval of the 2026 schedule of rates and fees.

• Public hearing for 2026 Budget, Levy, and CIP
• Public Improvement Hearing for 2026 Street Improvement Project
• 2026 Schedule of Rates and Fees
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for McMenomy Woods restoration
• 2026-2027 Tobacco and Liquor License renewals

The Rosemount City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, including acceptance of the former police chief’s resignation. It closed the public hearing on the street improvement project and adopted a resolution ordering the 2026 Street Improvement Project, authorizing plans, specifications, and bid advertisement. The council also approved staff’s recommendation to hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and to adopt the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget, CIP, Insurance Budget, Port Authority Levy, and City Levy.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including resignation acceptance (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 2026 Street Improvement Project (4-0)
• Adopted resolution ordering 2026 Street Improvement Project and authorizing plans, specs, and bid advertisement (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for 2026 budget presentation (4-0)
• Approved staff recommendation to hold Truth in Taxation hearing and adopt 2026 budgets and levies (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a special work session with the Rosemount Port Authority. The body will review development projects and consider an opportunity regarding Expo 2031.

• Port Authority development and project review
• Consideration of Expo 2031 opportunity

Council members and the Rosemount Port Authority discussed the proposed Expo 2031, including its estimated $1.2 billion cost and fundraising concerns. They noted the need for an environmental review (AUAR) and further financial details before proceeding. The City Administrator asked Wendy Meadley to finalize numbers and schedule a follow‑up meeting. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the work session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit renewal for Frattalone Companies, Inc. The body will also discuss the start of the 10-year Comprehensive Plan Update Cycle.

• Public hearing: Frattalone Companies, Inc. request for Small-Scale Mineral Extraction Permit renewal for 2026 and 2027
• Annual Administrative Review of Small Scale Mineral Extraction Operations
• 10-year Comprehensive Plan Update Cycle Kick-off

The commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It closed the public hearing on the Frattalone Companies permit renewal (6‑0). The commission voted to recommend the City Council approve Frattalone Companies’ small‑scale mineral extraction permit for 2026 and 2027, subject to draft conditions (6‑0). No other actions were decided.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Frattalone permit renewal (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Frattalone small‑scale mineral extraction permit for 2026‑2027 (6-0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss proposed changes to fees, sustainability updates, and park rules.

• Approval of September 22, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Fees and Fee Policy
• Review of Park Rules and City Code
• Environmental and Sustainability Updates

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Bonkoski, seconded by Bass, and passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by Andrews, seconded by McDonald. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Andrews, second by McDonald, carried)

Youth Commission

The Rosemount Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, hear a guest speaker from Public Works, and discuss Chapter 4 of a leadership workbook focused on confidence and self-esteem. Commissioners will also share updates and set the next meeting date.

• Guest speaker Kyle Morris, Public Works Supervisor
• Leadership Workbook, Chapter 4: Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Youth Commissioner Reports
• Next meeting: December 17, 2025 at Steeple Center

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved the consent agenda unanimously. After completing business, the commission adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding an amended TIF spending plan and the 2026 Street Improvement Project. The body will also consider several contracts and agreements, including the Irish Dome lease extension and the Connemara/Akron Roundabout JPA.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Street Improvement Project
• Public hearing for Amended and Restated TIF Spending Plan
• Irish Dome Lease Extension
• Contract award for Cormorant Pond Maintenance
• JPA for Connemara/Akron Roundabout

The Rosemount City Council approved its agenda and a proclamation naming November 18, 2025 Peter Lundell Day. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included several routine items. The amended and restated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) spending plan was approved. The public hearing on the 2026 Street Improvement Project was continued to the December 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approve agenda (3-0)
• Approve Peter Lundell Day proclamation (3-0)
• Approve consent agenda (3-0)
• Approve amended and restated TIF spending plan (3-0)
• Continue public hearing on 2026 Street Improvement Project to 12/2/25 (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (3-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will discuss an amended and restated TIF spending plan. The body will also consider a business subsidy request from D & D Holdings, LLC.

• Amended and Restated TIF Spending Plan
• D & D Holdings, LLC Business Subsidy Request
• Strategic Plan for Economic Development

The board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. A public hearing was closed without comments. Commissioners voted to approve a development contract with D & D Holdings, LLC, conditional on City Council adopting the amended TIF spending plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved contract with D & D Holdings, LLC, contingent on City Council TIF approval (3-2)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss fire staffing and the Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also receive an update on the 2026 budget.

• Fire staffing update
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan
• Update on 2026 Budget

The Rosemount City Council held a work session on November 3, 2025 to receive updates on fire staffing, the Capital Improvement Plan, the 2026 budget, and various department reports. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the session. Future actions, such as the 2026 budget vote and a parks lease approval, were scheduled for later meetings.

City Council

The City Council will meet to address a consent agenda including property surplus and public improvements. The meeting includes a proclamation for Crash Responder Safety Week.

• Partial acceptance of public improvements on Audrey Avenue
• Declaration of surplus property for Police and Public Works departments
• Resolution of support for Dakota County CIP
• Body Worn Camera Biennial Audit
• Donation acceptance for the Police Department

The Rosemount City Council approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑aye vote and no nays. The council also approved the consent agenda, again with a 4‑aye vote and no nays. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)

Utility Commission

The Rosemount Utility Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss 2026 utility rate recommendations. The executive director will also present a well pumping report and an action item list.

• Approval of minutes from June 23 and September 22, 2025 meetings
• Discussion of 2026 Utility Rate Recommendations
• Presentation of Well Pumping Report and Action Item / Issues list

The commission approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor amendment, recording two ayes and one abstention. It also approved the September 22, 2025 minutes, with two ayes and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by motion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes with amendment (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Youth Commission

The Rosemount Youth Commission will convene to approve meeting minutes, revise 2025-2026 goals, and elect a Vice Secretary to fill a vacancy. The agenda includes a guest speaker from the Rosemount Area Historical Society and a roundtable discussion on empathy and emotional intelligence.

• Election of Vice Secretary to fill vacancy
• Revision to 2025-2026 Goals
• Guest Speaker Maureen Bouchard; Rosemount Area Historical Society
• Roundtable Discussion on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Youth Commission approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The commission also approved the 2025‑2026 Youth Commission goals. Commissioners elected Karah Mason to fill the Vice Secretary vacancy.

• Approved agenda (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Youth Commission goals (13 ayes, 0 nays)
• Elected Karah Mason as Vice Secretary (12 ayes, 0 nays)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will meet to consider a first amendment to a lease with Life Time. The body will also receive an update regarding Expo 2031.

• First Amendment to Lease (Life Time)
• Update on Expo 2031

The Rosemount Port Authority meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved by a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other motions were decided; the board discussed the Expo 2031 proposal and upcoming projects but took no formal actions.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review authorizations for the 2026 Street Improvement Project and award a contract for the Bonaire Path Trail. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the certification of delinquent municipal services to 2026 property taxes.

• Authorization of items for the 2026 Street Improvement Project
• Public hearing on Certification of Delinquent Municipal Services to 2026 Property Taxes
• Award of contract for Bonaire Path Trail
• Transfer and renewal of Vesterra/StoneX Small-Scale Mineral Extraction permit for Frattalone Companies, Inc.
• Approval of Reciprocal Fire Service Agreement

The Rosemount City Council adopted a resolution certifying delinquent municipal service balances for inclusion in 2026 property taxes (4‑0). The council also approved awarding the Bonaire Path Trail contract to McNamara Contracting for $640,221 (4‑0). All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on delinquent services (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution certifying delinquent municipal services (4‑0)
• Recommended receiving bids and awarding Bonaire Path Trail contract to McNamara Contracting for $640,221 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried 4‑0)

City Council Work Session

The Rosemount City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on Dakota County transportation projects and the Dakota 911 system. The meeting is procedural and will follow the regular council meeting.

• Dakota County Transportation Projects Update
• Dakota 911 Update
• Staff Reports

The council voted 5‑0 to adjourn the work session and reconvene at the regular meeting. Councilmembers agreed the Rosemount Area Athletic Association should pay market‑rate rent for its storage shed lease. The meeting was later adjourned.

• Motion to adjourn work session and reconvene at regular meeting carried (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Councilmembers agreed RAAA lease will be at market rate
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss amendments to the Rosemount City Code zoning ordinance. The body will also review agreements for ice arena rentals and concessions.

• Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Rosemount City Code
• Final payment for CSAH 42 improvements
• ISD 196 Ice Rental Agreement
• Ice Arena Concessions Agreement
• Resolution supporting Minnesota Suburban Transit Providers

The council approved the meeting agenda and closed public comment unanimously. It adopted the consent agenda, which includes authorizing final payment for the CSAH 42 watermain extension, a resolution supporting Minnesota suburban transit providers, an ISD 196 ice rental agreement, and a concessions agreement for the ice arena. Finally, the council adopted ordinance amendments to sections 11-4-2, 11-6-3, 11-6-8, 11-7-5, and 11-7-6 of the City Code.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Closed public comment period (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including watermain extension payment, transit resolution, ice rental agreement, and ice arena concessions (5-0)
• Authorized final payment for CSAH 42 Trunk Watermain Extension & Pressure Reduction Valve Relocation (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Minnesota suburban transit providers (5-0)
• Approved ISD 196 ice rental agreement (5-0)
• Approved concessions agreement for the ice arena (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amendments to zoning code sections 11-4-2, 11-6-3, 11-6-8, 11-7-5, and 11-7-6 (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to review goals and conduct a roundtable discussion. The agenda includes a department overview from the City Clerk and a leadership workbook session on teamwork and collaboration.

• Department Overview: City Clerk
• Leadership Workbook: Chapter 8; Teamwork & Collaboration
• Youth Commission Goals

The Rosemount Youth Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (11-0) and the consent agenda (11-0). No other substantive actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned. No further business was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda (11-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new childcare facility and a mineral extraction permit. The body will also consider amendments to the Rosemount City Code Zoning Ordinance.

• Site Plan Review for a childcare facility requested by Aspen Fields, LLC.
• Transfer and renewal of Vesterra/StoneX Small-Scale Mineral Extraction permit requested by Frattalone Companies, Inc.
• Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Rosemount City Code

The commission unanimously approved a site‑plan review allowing Aspen Fields, LLC to build a childcare facility, with specific conditions. It also unanimously recommended the City Council approve the renewal of a small‑scale mineral extraction permit for Frattalone Companies, Inc. Additionally, the commission unanimously recommended the City Council adopt several amendments to the Rosemount zoning ordinance. The minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved Aspen Fields LLC site‑plan review for childcare facility (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve renewal of small‑scale mineral extraction permit for Frattalone Companies, Inc. (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve zoning code amendments sections 11‑4‑2, 11‑6‑3, 11‑6‑8, 11‑7‑5, and 11‑7‑6 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (5‑0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The commission will meet to discuss storage needs for RAAA and receive updates on environmental and sustainability initiatives. The meeting also includes a Director's report.

• RAAA storage needs
• Environmental and sustainability updates
• Director's report

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a non‑binding memorandum of understanding with RAAA for a future city‑built storage facility, with RAAA responsible for initial architectural costs. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve non‑binding MOU with RAAA for future storage facility; staff request RAAA cover initial architectural costs (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried (7-0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will approve minutes from June 2025 and discuss updates on manganese and PFAS monitoring. The body will also begin a review of 2026 utility rates and receive a well pumping report.

• Approval of June 23, 2025, Utility Commission Meeting Minutes
• Manganese Monitoring Update
• PFAS Detection Update
• Kick-off to Review of 2026 Utility Rate Review
• Well Pumping Report

The commission voted to postpone action on the June 23, 2025 Utility Commission minutes until the October 27, 2025 meeting when Commissioner Demuth will be present. No other formal actions were taken; the board will continue reviewing the proposed 2026 utility rate adjustments at upcoming meetings. The meeting was adjourned after a motion was adopted.

• Tabled approval of June 23, 2025 minutes (to be reconsidered Oct. 27, 2025)
• Motion to adjourn meeting adopted

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will review and approve a preliminary 2026 budget, finalize a contract for a sanitary sewer lift station, and accept a Halloween service agreement. The meeting also includes public comments and a presentation on a pedestrian crossing guidance process.

• Approve Trunk Area Assessment Agreement
• Accept Improvements & Authorize Final Payment - Aspen Ave.
• Accept Bids & Award Contract - Sanitary Sewer Lift No. 13
• Approve Development Agreement for Aspen Fields
• Establish Preliminary 2026 Budget, Levy, and CIP

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which covered items such as bill listings, meeting minutes, service agreements, a liquor license amendment, donations, and contract awards. It also adopted the preliminary 2026 General Fund Operating Budget, CIP budgets, insurance budget, Port Authority Operating Levy, and set the date for the levy hearing. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (bill listings, minutes, agreements, donations, contracts) (5-0)
• Adopted preliminary 2026 General Fund Operating Budget, CIP, Insurance, Port Authority Operating Levy, and set levy hearing date (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will meet to receive updates on the Speedway Redevelopment Plan and the Open to Business initiative. The meeting also includes a review of the August 19, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Speedway Redevelopment Plan update
• Open to Business update

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda with a 7‑0 vote on each. A presentation on the Dakota County Open to Business program was given, and staff discussed moving forward with a request for proposals for the Speedway site. No formal contracts or policy changes were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will meet to address a consent agenda including professional services for a Speedway demolition and a gambling application. The meeting also includes time for public comment and staff updates.

• Professional Consulting Services Agreement for Speedway Demo
• Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling - Irish F
• Quit Claim Deed for Rural Well Site
• Donation acceptance for Rosemount Fire Department
• Adams First Addition

The Rosemount City Council approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. A consent agenda containing eight items, including insurance limits and a donation acceptance, was also approved by a 3‑0 vote. The council then adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. after a motion and second.

• Approve meeting agenda (3 ayes, 0 nays) – motion by Mayor Weisensel
• Approve consent agenda covering items a‑h (3 ayes, 0 nays) – motion by Councilmember Essler, second by Freske
• Adjourn regular meeting at 7:04 p.m. – motion by Mayor Weisensel, second by Essler

City Council Work Session

The Rosemount City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary budget for 2026. This is a preliminary discussion; no formal decisions are expected at this meeting.

The council held a work session to review the preliminary 2026 budget, including a proposed 12.9% levy increase. Members discussed adding a full‑time police officer and related promotions, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by the mayor and a second by a councilmember.

• Adjourned (motion passed)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to review leadership workbook materials and hold a roundtable discussion. The meeting also includes a review of the June 25, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Review of Leadership Workbook: Chapter 2; Developing a Growth Mindset
• Roundtable discussion
• Approval of June 25, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission voted 9‑0 to approve the meeting agenda and again 9‑0 to approve the consent agenda. No audience input was received. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to close.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Meeting adjourned after motion

Planning Commission

The Rosemount Planning Commission will meet on August 26, 2025, to conduct a public hearing on Xcel Energy’s request for a site plan review to build a 140-foot private telecommunications monopole at an existing substation. The meeting will also include a discussion on potential amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance.

• Xcel Energy site plan review for 140-foot monopole at public utility substation
• Potential amendments to zoning ordinance discussed

The commission approved the minutes of the June 24, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. They closed the public hearing on Xcel Energy’s site‑plan request by a 5‑0 vote. They approved Xcel Energy’s site‑plan review to construct a 140‑foot private telecommunications monopole at an existing public utility substation, subject to permitting and regulatory conditions, by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on Xcel Energy monopole site plan (5-0)
• Approved site‑plan review for Xcel Energy 140‑foot telecom monopole, with conditions (5-0)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will hold a public hearing on an amended TIF spending plan and approve a consent agenda that includes bills, meeting minutes, a donation from Flint Hills Resources, a storage facility memorandum with RAAA, and a new lease for lawnmowers.

• Public hearing on Amended and Restated TIF Spending Plan
• Approval of Flint Hills Resources Donation
• Memorandum of Understanding with RAAA - Storage Facility
• New Lease Agreement for Replacement Toro 5910 Lawnmowers
• Approval of August 4 Regular and Work Session Minutes

The Rosemount City Council approved an amended and restated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) spending plan covering $2.7 million of downtown funds. The council also accepted a $28,385.88 donation from Flint Hills Resources to purchase four portable radios for emergency communications. Several agenda items were removed, and the public hearing was formally closed.

• Approved agenda with item 6.e pulled (5-0)
• Approved agenda with item 6.d pulled (5-0)
• Accepted Flint Hills Resources donation of $28,385.88 for four radios (5-0)
• Approved amended and restated TIF spending plan (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority is meeting to discuss a business subsidy request from D & D Holdings, LLC. Members will also review an amended and restated TIF spending plan and an introduction to a strategic plan for economic development.

• D & D Holdings, LLC business subsidy request
• Amended and Restated TIF Spending Plan
• Strategic Plan for Economic Development introduction

The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It closed the public hearing with a 5‑0 vote and approved the contract for private development with D & D Holdings, LLC (7‑0). The Authority also approved new language in the amended and restated TIF spending plan by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved contract with D & D Holdings, LLC (7-0)
• Approved new language in amended and restated TIF spending plan (7-0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Rosemount Parks and Natural Resources Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates and new items, including the Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan. The agenda includes procedural items, audience input, and reports from staff and the director.

• Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan
• Environmental and Sustainability Updates
• RAAA Storage Needs
• Director's Report

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It also voted to table a recommendation that the City Council approve a memorandum of understanding with RAAA for a future storage facility, with all commissioners in favor. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled recommendation for City Council to approve RAAA storage MOU (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a land use plan amendment, rezoning, and plat approval for Aspen Fields. The meeting includes public hearings on a liquor license for Kwik Trip and an easement vacation in the Autumn Terrace subdivision.

• Aspen Fields Land Use Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Plat Approval Request
• Public hearing for Kwik Trip Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License
• Public hearing for Robert McNearney Custom Homes, Inc. to vacate easement in Autumn Terrace subdivision
• MnDOT Coop Agreement for Emerald Hill Path
• School speed zones and parking restrictions for Bonaire Path and Ardroe Avenue

The council adopted a resolution changing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Aspen Fields site, rezoned the property to B‑1 General Business and R‑4 High Density Residential, and approved the preliminary and final plats. It also approved a 3.2% off‑sale malt liquor license for Kwik Trip, vacated a drainage and utility easement in Autumn Terrace, and adopted school speed zones and parking restrictions on Boniare Path and Ardroe Avenue. The agenda, 2024 financial reports, and consent agenda were accepted unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 financial reports (5-0)
• Adopted school speed zones and parking restrictions (5-0)
• Approved off‑sale 3.2% malt liquor license for Kwik Trip (5-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage and utility easement in Autumn Terrace (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Aspen Fields (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of Aspen Fields to B‑1 and R‑4 (4-1)
• Approved Aspen Fields preliminary and final plats (4-1)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2026 budget. The meeting will take place at City Hall and may reconvene after the regular meeting. Staff will provide reports during the session.

• Preliminary 2026 Budget discussion
• Staff Reports
• Reconvene after regular meeting if needed

Council members discussed the preliminary 2026 budget and expressed support for prioritizing fire department staffing, including a deputy fire marshal and an administrative assistant. They voiced opposition to creating a GIS Analyst position at this time. Staff reported on storm‑water trunk fee analysis and the council affirmed the current fee policy. The council also supported the administration’s plan to convert to a PTO policy.

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Commission will meet to review updates on the Parks System Plan and baseball field needs. The agenda also includes discussions on indoor ice and environmental and sustainability updates.

• Indoor ice (unfinished business)
• Environmental and Sustainability Updates
• Parks System Plan
• Baseball Field Needs

The commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It then voted 8‑0 to recommend that the City Council move forward with developing a full-sized baseball field at the UMore Park Complex. Other agenda items, such as indoor ice planning and environmental updates, were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve full-sized baseball field at UMore Park (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Tax Increment Financing spending plan for the Downtown Brockway District. Members will also review a land use plan amendment, rezoning, and plat approval request for Aspen Fields.

• Public hearing: Amendment to the Spending Plan for the Tax Increment Financing Downtown Brockway District
• Aspen Fields Land Use Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Plat Approval Request
• Adoption of parking restrictions on Connemara Trail East
• Encroachment Agreement with M/I Homes for Monument Sign
• Acceptance of improvements for Caramore Crossing 3 Addition

The Rosemount City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda, including the acceptance of two fire‑safety donations. It opened and then continued a public hearing on the downtown Tax Increment Financing amendment to the August 19 meeting. The council also moved the Aspen Fields land‑use plan amendment, rezoning and plat approval request to the August 4 regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda with items 6.d. and 6.e. removed (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted $1,750 donation from Spectro Alloys for Fire Safety House (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted $105 donation from Wayne Transports, Inc. for fire‑safety education materials (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Opened public hearing on downtown TIF amendment and continued it to Aug. 19 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Continued Aspen Fields land‑use plan amendment, rezoning, and plat approval request to Aug. 4 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Port Authority

The Rosemount Port Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Speedway site. The agenda includes a site visit, reports from the chair and executive director, and the consideration of old and new business.

• Site visit to Speedway location
• Chairperson's report
• Executive Director's report with project updates

The Rosemount Port Authority met on July 15, 2025 at 14515 Dodd Blvd. No agenda items were added, corrected, or voted on. Members toured the former Speedway location, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a drainage easement vacation. The body will also review a request to amend the Comp Guide Plan Land Use and update the 2025 Schedule of Rates and Fees.

• Public hearing: Meszaros Construction, LLC request to vacate drainage easement at 2200 126th Street West
• Amendment to the 2025 Schedule of Rates and Fees
• Right of Way Easement for Amber Fields Commercial Road
• Encroachment Agreement for 1181 150th Street
• Amendment to City Code regarding Tobacco Products and Tobacco Related Devices

The Rosemount City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda without opposition. It adopted a resolution amending the 2025 schedule of rates and fees, also unanimously. The council then approved a resolution to vacate a portion of a drainage easement at 2200 126th Street West. No action was taken on a withdrawn comprehensive‑plan amendment.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to 2025 schedule of rates and fees (5-0)
• Approved vacation of portion of drainage easement at 2200 126th St W (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Took no action on withdrawn Rosemount Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment
• Acknowledged donation of encrypted radios from Hennepin County
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review a pedestrian crossing study and discuss indoor ice. The body will also conduct a mid-year check-in on 2025 goals and hold preliminary discussions regarding the 2026 budget.

• Pedestrian Crossing Study Presentation
• Indoor Ice discussion
• 2025 Goals Mid-Year Check In
• Preliminary 2026 Budget discussion

The council approved a motion to reconvene the work session after the regular meeting at 6:52 p.m., with all five members voting in favor. No other actions were formally decided; council members discussed a pedestrian crossing study, an indoor ice facility, and the preliminary 2026 budget and asked staff for further analysis.

• Approved reconvening work session at 6:52 p.m. (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss leadership foundations and hear from Officer Katie Ruesink. The body will also hold a roundtable discussion and review commissioner reports.

• Presentation by Officer Katie Ruesink
• Leadership Lesson: Foundations of Leadership
• Roundtable Discussion

The Youth Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. No other substantive items were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approve agenda – Ayes 11, Nays 0 – motion carried
• Approve consent agenda – Ayes 11, Nays 0 – motion carried
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a land use plan amendment, rezoning, and plat approval for Aspen Fields. The body will also discuss potential amendments to the zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing for Aspen Fields Land Use Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Plat Approval Request
• Discussion on potential zoning ordinance amendments

The Planning Commission approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and closed the public hearing on the Aspen Fields proposal, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It then recommended that the City Council adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan changing the site's designation to Community Commercial and High‑Density Residential. The Commission also recommended rezoning the site to B‑1 General Business and R‑4 High Density Residential, and approved the Aspen Fields Preliminary Plat with specific conditions, all motions passing 5‑0.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Aspen Fields proposal (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment to CC‑Community Commercial and HDR‑High Density Residential (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning from PI‑Public/Institutional to B‑1 General Business and R‑4 High Density Residential (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Aspen Fields Preliminary Plat with park fee, trail, civil plan, and sidewalk conditions (5‑0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will meet to discuss the Aspen Ridge Development and provide updates on environmental and sustainability efforts. The body will also address unfinished business regarding indoor ice.

• Aspen Ridge Development
• Indoor Ice unfinished business
• Environmental and Sustainability updates

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It also voted 7‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Aspen Ridge Development plans with staff‑outlined conditions and to extend the east‑side sidewalk from 42nd Street to the northern border. No other motions were decided.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Aspen Ridge Development plans and extend east‑side sidewalk (7-0)

Utility Commission

The Rosemount Utility Commission will meet to approve minutes from March 2025, review updates on water efficiency rebates and manganese monitoring, and discuss the 2024 Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program. The agenda includes a pumping report and a plan to set the next meeting for September 22, 2025.

• Approval of March 31, 2025, Utility Commission Meeting Minutes
• Water Efficiency Rebate Update
• Manganese Monitoring Update
• 2024 Rosemount Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program Report
• Well Pumping Report

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Chairperson Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Demuth, and carried with two affirmative votes and no negatives. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will meet to approve minutes, accept surplus property, and consider a professional services contract for a fire department evaluation. The agenda includes a public hearing and items such as a warehouse permit request and amendments to cannabis regulations.

• Professional Services Contract for Fire Service Evaluation
• Amending City Code Cannabis and Hemp Business Regulations
• Request for Interim Use Permit to construct a warehouse tent
• Dakota East AUAR
• Rosemount Woods Acceptance

The Rosemount City Council approved the meeting agenda and formally received the Youth Commission annual report. The council approved the consent agenda while pulling item 6.j for further discussion, and adopted a resolution to adopt the Rosemount Dakota East Area Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review.

• Approved meeting agenda (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Received Youth Commission Annual Report (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda, pulling item 6.j for further discussion (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted resolution authorizing adoption of Rosemount Dakota East Area Final AUAR (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Port Authority

The Rosemount Port Authority will meet to discuss a financial assistance request for the Copperfield Restaurant development. The body will also review the Rosemount Community Expo and receive project updates.

• Financial assistance request for Copperfield Restaurant Development
• Rosemount Community Expo

The commission voted to direct staff to proceed with a development agreement for D&D Holdings' proposed Copperfield Restaurant project. The motion was introduced by Mayor Weisensel, seconded by Commissioner Freske, and passed unanimously with four ayes and no nays. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Directed staff to move forward with development agreement with D&D Holdings (4-0)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will meet to review playground proposals for Dallara Park. The agenda also includes a cost share agreement with Dakota County for voting equipment and an interfund loan for the purchase of 14515 Dodd Blvd.

• Playground proposals for Dallara Park
• Interfund loan for the purchase of 14515 Dodd Blvd
• Cost share agreement with Dakota County for voting equipment
• Liquor license renewals
• Acceptance of equipment donation for Fire Department

The council voted unanimously to purchase playground equipment for Dallara Park from Northland Recreation – Little Tykes. The agenda, Small Cities Month proclamation, and consent agenda were also approved without opposition. No public comments or unfinished business were presented.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Proclaimed June 2025 as Small Cities Month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Dallara Park playground equipment (5-0)
• Reconfirmed reconvening to work session meeting (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the development of the Dakota East Technology Park Tract and storage needs for the RAAA. The meeting also includes staff reports.

• Dakota East Technology Park Tract development discussion
• RAAA Storage Needs discussion

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. No action was taken on the Dakota East Technology Park presentation, which was informational only. The request for a new Rosemount Area Athletic Association storage facility was referred to staff for further review. The council voiced support for a fire‑department staffing study and will consider a future amendment to the cannabis ordinance.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• No action on Dakota East Technology Park presentation (informational only)
• RAAA storage facility request sent to staff for further review (no decision)
• Council expressed support for fire staffing study (no vote recorded)
• Council will consider cannabis ordinance amendment to include DCTC (no vote recorded)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will conduct a legacy tree planting at Birch Park before its regular meeting. The commission will review its by-laws and elect officers for the 2025-2026 term.

• Legacy Tree Planting Project at Birch Park (2181 Birch St)
• Election of Officers 2025-2026
• Review of By-Laws

The commission approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Commissioners adopted the proposed redlined by‑laws with an 18‑8 vote. New officers for 2025‑2026 were elected, naming a chairperson, vice chairs, secretary and vice secretary. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (18‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (18‑0)
• Approved proposed redlined bylaws (18‑8)
• Elected Chairperson Hailey Geller
• Elected First Vice Chair Lily Nowlin
• Elected Second Vice Chair Ava Ulstad
• Elected Secretary Jacob Skaria
• Elected Vice Secretary Autumn Jacobson

Planning Commission

The Rosemount Planning Commission will meet to elect officers and review consent agenda items. The primary business includes public hearings for a Flint Hills Resources warehouse tent and a Sonny's Carwash site plan.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Flint Hills Resources interim use permit for warehouse tent
• Sonny's Carwash site plan review for new facility
• Audience input session

The commission elected Kenninger as Chair and Reed as Vice‑Chair, each by a 4‑aye vote. It approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission recommended the City Council approve an interim use permit for a warehouse tent at the Pine Bend refinery, and it approved a site‑plan review allowing Sonny’s Carwash to build a facility at 2550 149th Street West, subject to several conditions.

• Elected Chair Kenninger (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Elected Vice‑Chair Reed (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended City Council approve warehouse‑tent interim use permit with conditions (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved site‑plan review for Sonny’s Carwash at 2550 149th St West with conditions (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will approve minutes from the May 6 meeting, finalize plats for Akron Ridge and Amber Fields 7th Addition, and consider vacations for drainage easements in Biscayne Business Park and ingress/egress easements in Morrison 1st Addition.

• Approval of Akron Ridge Final Plat
• Amber Fields 7th Addition Final Acceptance
• Vacation of drainage easements in Biscayne Business Park
• Vacation of ingress/egress easements in Morrison 1st Addition
• Approval of 2024 Interfund Transfers

The Rosemount City Council voted 4‑0 to adopt a resolution vacating drainage and utility easements on Lots 7 and 8 of the Biscayne Business Park. The council also voted 4‑0 to adopt a resolution vacating the ingress, egress and parking easement for the Morrison 1st Addition Plat. The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously. No public comments or new business were presented.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating drainage and utility easements in Biscayne Business Park (4-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating ingress, egress and parking easement for Morrison 1st Addition Plat (4-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will review updates to the Commercial Visioning project and a purchase agreement for Speedway. The body will also consider a first amendment to a private development contract for The Morrison and an amendment to the Port Authority Bylaws.

• Speedway Purchase Agreement
• The Morrison First Amendment to Contract for Private Development
• Commercial Visioning Update
• Port Authority Bylaws Amendment

The board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then approved the "As Is" Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property at 14515 Dodd Boulevard. The board also approved a first amendment to a private development contract and recommended that the City Council approve amended Port Authority bylaws. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved "As Is" Purchase and Sale Agreement for 14515 Dodd Blvd (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved First Amendment to Contract for Private Development (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended approval of amended Port Authority bylaws to City Council (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business including Indoor Ice, and select new leadership. The agenda also includes updates on Environmental Sustainability and the replacement of Dallara Park Playground Equipment.

• Approval of March 24, 2025, minutes
• Discussion on Indoor Ice
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Environmental and Sustainability Updates
• Dallara Park Playground Equipment Replacement

The commission approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted to appoint Michael Eliason as Chair and James Bonkoski as Vice Chair. They also recommended that City Council award Northland Recreation the contract to replace playground equipment at Dallara Park.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Elected Michael Eliason as Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Elected James Bonkoski as Vice Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended award to Northland Recreation for Dallara Park playground equipment replacement (7 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will meet to address several administrative items and appointments. The agenda includes a subdivision agreement for Amber Fields 22nd and a limited use permit from the MN DOT for Dunmore Greenway.

• Subdivision Agreement for Amber Fields 22nd
• Limited Use Permit from MN DOT for Dunmore Greenway
• Service Agreement for Rosemount Area Arts Council
• Youth Commission Appointments
• Renewal of Consumption and Display (Set Up) Permit

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (4-0) and the consent agenda (4-0), which included a renewal permit, a donation acceptance, a service agreement with the Rosemount Area Arts Council, a limited‑use permit from MnDOT, and a subdivision agreement for Amber Fields. The council also adopted proclamations designating May 4‑10 as Public Service Recognition Week and May 11‑17 as National Police Week.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0) – includes renewal permit, donation acceptance, arts council service agreement, MnDOT limited‑use permit, Amber Fields subdivision agreement
• Adopted Public Service Recognition Week proclamation (May 4‑10, 2025)
• Adopted National Police Week proclamation (May 11‑17, 2025)

City Council Work Session

The Rosemount City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Dakota County property tax levy and the Trail Pavement Management Program. Staff will also provide updates on current operations.

• Dakota County Property Tax Discussion
• Trail Pavement Management Program
• Staff Reports

The Rosemount City Council work session on May 6, 2025 featured presentations on Dakota County property tax, trail maintenance, and various department updates. No approvals, denials, or votes were taken; the meeting consisted of discussion and informational reports. The session was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will convene to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business regarding indoor ice, and select new leadership. The agenda includes a report on environmental sustainability and a review of plans for the Dallara Park playground equipment replacement.

• Approval of March 24, 2025, minutes
• Discussion on Indoor Ice
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Environmental and Sustainability Updates
• Dallara Park Playground Equipment Replacement

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss a playground proposal from the Park & Rec Department. The agenda also includes a presentation and activities from the Rosemount Fire Department and an end-of-year assignment.

• Park & Rec Department playground proposal
• Rosemount Fire Department presentation
• End of year assignment
• Next meeting: May 28, 2025, at Birch Park (2181 Birch Street)

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each receiving 14 affirmative votes and no negative votes. Both motions were carried. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (14-0)
• Approved consent agenda (14-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use and development requests. These include a site plan for a combined coffeeshop and wine bar and a restaurant project within the Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Guide Plan Land Use Map.

• Site plan review for a combination coffeeshop and wine bar by David Kensinger and Appro Development
• Final site and building plan for a 10,000 square foot restaurant at Prestwick Place
• Minor amendment to the Prestwick Place Planned Unit Development Agreement
• Proposed amendment to the Rosemount Comprehensive Guide Plan Land Use Map

The commission approved the site‑plan review for a combination coffee shop and wine bar at 14557 South Robert Trail, adding five specific conditions. It also approved a Planned Unit Development final site and building plan for a 10,000‑square‑foot restaurant in the Prestwick Place area, with ten conditions. The minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved coffee shop/wine bar site plan with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Prestwick Place PUD final site and building plan for 10,000 sq ft restaurant with conditions (6-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the assessment roll for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. The body will also review bids and award a contract for the Dog Park Project.

• 2025 Street Improvement Project Assessment Hearing
• Dog Park Project bid award
• Construction Agreement for 147th Street West
• Conditional Use Permit request by Kamal Omar and Appro Development
• Subdivision Agreement for Amber Fields 21st

The council approved all agenda items and four proclamations. It adopted the assessment roll for the 2025 Street Improvement Project and voted to award the dog‑park project to Friedges Contracting for $389,275. The council also approved a resolution allowing Dakota County to join the MVTA Board of Commissioners. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Mow Less May proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Adopt‑a‑Drain Earth Day Challenge Days proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Arbor Day proclamation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, removing item 6.e (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Dakota County to join MVTA Board (5-0)
• Approved assessment roll for 2025 Street Improvement Project, City Project 2025-02 (5-0)
• Approved award of Dog Park contract to Friedges Contracting for $389,275 (5-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer, review its bylaws, and receive an annual report. The meeting will also include a Fair Housing Month Proclamation.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer
• Review of Port Authority Bylaws
• Fair Housing Month Proclamation
• Annual Report presentation
• Approval of March 18, 2025 minutes

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a housing study from the Dakota County CDA. Members will also receive an update and final report on the US Highway 52/Trunk Highway 55/CSAH 42 Phase I Corridor Study.

• Dakota County CDA Housing Study Presentation
• US Highway 52/Trunk Highway 55/CSAH 42 Phase I Corridor Study Update & Final Report

The council voted to fix the exterior sign at the new Public Works and Police Department Campus, costing about $40,000. Council members expressed support for moving forward with the US Highway 52/55/CSAH 42 Phase I corridor project. Staff will obtain a second valuation for the Speedway property after the initial appraisal was unfavorable. A communication plan for upcoming road construction is being finalized and will be shared with the public.

• Approved $40,000 exterior sign repair at Public Works and Police Campus (no vote tally recorded)
• Council expressed support for US Highway 52/55/CSAH 42 Phase I corridor project to move forward
• Decided staff will pursue a second valuation of the Speedway property
• Staff are finalizing a road‑construction communication plan to be released to the public

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will consider approving a subdivision agreement, a final plat, and a reimbursement agreement with Gigapower. The meeting also includes public comment, proclamations, and the approval of staff appointments and minutes.

• Approve Subdivision Agreement for SKB Expansion
• The Morrison 2nd Addition Final Plat
• Approve Reimbursement Agreement with Gigapower
• Commissioner Appointments
• Creation of the Senior Accountant Position

The Rosemount City Council unanimously approved its agenda and a proclamation for the Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge. The consent agenda was approved with item 6.i pulled for further discussion. The council also unanimously approved a resolution supporting the retention of the city’s zoning authority.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with item 6.i pulled for further discussion (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting retention of city zoning authority (5-0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will discuss water usage trends and well pumping records. The body will also receive updates on manganese monitoring and Well 17.

• Manganese Monitoring Update
• 2024 Well Pumping Report
• 2024 City Water Usage with 10-Year Trend Chart
• Top 10 Water Users 2024
• Well 17 Update

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review unfinished business regarding Central Park and indoor ice. The body will also discuss 2025 special events and the Director's Report.

• Central Park Improvements
• Indoor Ice
• 2025 Special Events
• Director's Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting with a 3‑aye, 0‑nay vote. Staff provided updates on Central Park expansion and indoor ice planning, but no actions were taken. The commission listed the 2025 special‑event schedule and reported a Park Improvement Fund balance of $5,292,544. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion and second.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (3‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss recruitment strategies with Communications Specialist Symone Hubbard. The agenda also includes a lesson on ethical leadership and a roundtable discussion.

• Recruitment strategies with Symone Hubbard
• Leadership lesson on Ethical Leaders
• Roundtable discussion

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. No audience input or reports were presented. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Favre and a second by Commissioner Geller.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Favre, second by Geller)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will discuss a 2025 street improvement project and consider a major amendment to the Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD Agreement. The meeting includes approval of minutes, donation acceptances, and a liquor license amendment.

• Award Contract - Municipal Well No. 17 - Phase II
• Request by Riveter Real Estate LLC for a Major Amendment to the Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD Agreement
• Accept Bids, Award Contract, Declare Costs to be Assessed and Set the Assessment Hearing for the 2025 Street Improvement Project
• Liquor License Amendment - OMNI Orchard LLC
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - VFW

The Rosemount City Council approved a major amendment to the Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD, repealing the existing agreement and replacing it to include both 15675 and 15701 Biscayne Avenue for a new building with wine production, tasting room, and event space. The council also accepted bids and awarded a contract for the 2025 Street Improvement Project, declaring costs to be assessed and setting a public hearing for April 15. Several donations were accepted, including $10,000 for the K-9 program and $2,000 for officer wellness.

• Approved repeal and replacement of Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD to include 15675 and 15701 Biscayne Avenue (4-0)
• Awarded 2025 Street Improvement Project contract to Minnesota Paving & Materials and set assessment hearing for April 15 (4-0)
• Accepted $10,000 anonymous donation for K-9 program (4-0)
• Accepted $2,000 anonymous donation for officer wellness (4-0)
• Accepted $500 from Minnesota Energy Resources for Safety Camp (4-0)
• Accepted $1,000 from First State Bank for Safety Camp (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation supporting monarch butterfly habitat restoration (4-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will meet to discuss a business subsidy for Atlas Six Properties, LLC. The body will also review project updates and reports from commissioners.

• Business subsidy for Atlas Six Properties, LLC

General

The City Council will hold a work session to interview candidates for Commissioner positions. The meeting includes a recap of these interviews.

• Commissioner interviews
• Commissioner interviews recap

The Rosemount City Council held a work session to interview residents interested in serving on a City Commission. Councilmembers discussed the candidates and finalized their decisions for the open commissioner seats. The appointments will be made at the April 1, 2025 regular meeting. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Conducted interviews for City Commission candidates
• Finalized decisions for open commissioner seats (appointments to be made April 1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two site plan requests. The body will review a proposed expansion and renovation of Rosemount High School and a request for a Conditional Use Permit.

• Public hearing: Independent School District 196 site plan and building design review for Rosemount High School expansion and renovation
• Public hearing: Kamal Omar and Appro Development site plan review and Conditional Use Permit

The Planning Commission approved a site plan and building design review for Independent School District 196 to expand and renovate Rosemount High School, including a new activity center, a three-story classroom addition, and a new parking lot. The approval was subject to conditions such as conformance with engineering standards, payment of sewer connection charges, and submission of a landscape security. The commission also approved a site plan and recommended a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 2510, 2520, and 2530 158th Circle West, with conditions including payment of $42,330 in-lieu of park land dedication and a landscaping surety of $28,875.

• Approved site plan and building design for Rosemount High School expansion (5-0)
• Approved site plan for automotive repair business at 2510, 2520, and 2530 158th Circle West (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve conditional use permit for automotive repair, major, at 2510, 2520, and 2530 158th Circle West (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025, with note on recording absences (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a request to rezone agricultural land to residential for a townhome development. The body will also vote on the adoption of City Council Goals and Strategic Directions.

• Rezoning request from A-2 Agricultural to R-2 Residential for 58 townhome units by Magellan Land Development
• Adoption of City Council Goals and Strategic Directions
• Creation of the Deputy PW Director position
• Amber Fields 6 Subdivision Agreement
• Ball Field Use Agreement with ISD #917

The Rosemount City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request from Magellan Land Development to change a 10-acre property from A-2 Agricultural to R-2 Low to Medium Density Residential, and approved the preliminary plat for Akron Ridge, a 58-townhome development east of Akron Avenue and north of Bonaire Path. The council also adopted the City Council's Goals and Strategic Directions for 2025-2026. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved rezoning of 10 acres from A-2 to R-2 for Akron Ridge townhomes (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Akron Ridge, 58 townhome units, subject to conditions (5-0)
• Adopted City Council Goals and Strategic Directions for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, joint powers agreement, and other items (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and interview candidates for a commissioner position. The meeting will also include staff reports and a possible reconvening after the regular meeting.

• Commissioner Interviews (4:30-6:00 p.m.)
• Staff Reports
• Possible reconvening after regular meeting

The Rosemount City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They interviewed commission applicants, with remaining interviews set for March 18. Councilmembers agreed to defer decisions on the ice needs study and a donated parcel on Bonaire Path/Hwy 3 until more information is provided. Staff will continue evaluating both items.

• Conducted commission interviews; remaining interviews scheduled for March 18
• Deferred ice needs study decision pending additional information
• Deferred decision on donated parcel at Bonaire Path/Hwy 3 pending staff review
• Noted appraisal of old Speedway building is pending

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to conduct a presentation and tour of 360 Communities. The agenda also includes a leadership lesson and a roundtable discussion.

• Presentation and tour of 360 Communities
• Leadership lesson titled 'Who's Got the Power?'
• Roundtable discussion

The Youth Commission met on February 26, 2025, and approved the agenda and consent agenda (including January minutes) unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of a tour and presentation by 360 Communities, a leadership discussion led by Mayor Weisensel, and a roundtable sharing updates.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 22, 2025 minutes (13-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone agricultural land for 58 townhome units. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a major amendment to the Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD Agreement. Additionally, a permit renewal for mineral extraction will be reviewed.

• Magellan Land Development request to rezone A-2 Agricultural to R-2 Residential for 58 townhomes
• Riveter Real Estate LLC request for major amendment to Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD Agreement
• Danner, Inc. request for 2025 Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit renewal

The Rosemount Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning from A-2 Agricultural to R-2 Low to Medium Density Residential and a preliminary plat for the 58-townhome Akron Ridge development, subject to conditions including a $74,580 landscape surety and trunk charges. The commission also recommended renewal of Danner Inc.'s small-scale mineral extraction permit for 2025 and approval of a major amendment to the Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD agreement plus a final site and building plan for an event space at 15675 Biscayne Avenue. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of Akron Ridge site from A-2 to R-2 (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Akron Ridge preliminary plat with conditions including $74,580 landscape surety (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Danner Inc. 2025 Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve major amendment to Omni Orchards Farm Winery PUD expanding to 15675 Biscayne Ave (6-0)
• Approved final site and building plan for Omni farm winery event space with conditions (6-0)

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The Parks and Natural Resources Commission will meet to approve minutes from January 27, 2025, and discuss the Dakota County Parks 2050 Plan and dog park design.

• Approval of January 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Dakota County Parks 2050 Plan
• Discussion of dog park design
• Director's Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from January 27, 2025, and recommended that the city put the dog park project out for bids in March. The commission also heard an update from Dakota County on its 2050 Vision Plan and received the Director's Report on the Park Improvement Fund balance.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended dog park project go out for bids in March (3-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will review a subsidy request for Lucky Lola Coffee and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes updates on projects and a discussion period.

• Approve minutes from January 21, 2025
• Lucky Lola Coffee Business Subsidy Request
• Project Updates
• Discussion

City Council

The City Council will review a request to rezone 60 acres from A-2 to B-2 and approve plats for North Wind Test, LLC. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a police officer and several plat and improvement approvals.

• Rezoning request by North Wind Test, LLC for 60 acres from A-2 to B-2
• Police Officer Oath of Office
• Amber Fields 21st Final Plat request by Maplewood Development
• Acceptance of Caramore Crossing 1st and 2nd Additions
• Acceptance of improvements for Prestwick Place 24 Addition

The Rosemount City Council approved a rezoning of 60 acres from A-2 Agriculture to B-2 Employment and approved the preliminary and final plats for the North Wind Addition, an aerospace research and testing facility. The project is located south of Meta's data center and west of Blaine Avenue, and will include a future substation. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included several routine items such as bill listings, minutes, and plat approvals.

• Approved agenda with added item 6.k (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, and plat approvals (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 60 acres from A-2 to B-2 for North Wind Test facility (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for North Wind Addition, subject to conditions (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is meeting for a work session to receive staff reports. This session is scheduled to follow the regular city council meeting.

• Staff reports

The Rosemount City Council held a work session on February 4, 2025, with no formal votes taken. Council members expressed support for combining the Environmental and Sustainable Commission with the Parks and Recreation Commission due to overlapping goals, but no official action was taken. They declined to amend city code to allow licensed massage therapists to work at multiple locations. Staff also discussed purchasing property adjacent to McMenomy Woods at a county auction and plans for a dog park project.

• Expressed support for merging Environmental and Parks commissions (no formal vote)
• Declined to pursue city code change for massage therapist locations
• Discussed potential purchase of property adjacent to McMenomy Woods
• Noted dog park landscape plan in development, project to go out for bid

City Council

The City Council will meet to address several administrative approvals and land use requests. The agenda includes a right of way easement and a final plat request for the Amber Fields area.

• Right of Way Easement for Amber Fields Commercial Road
• Maplewood Development request for AF 22nd Final Plat
• Order preparation of an AUAR for Dakota East
• Off-Site Gambling application for Rosemount Area Hockey Association
• Resolution and Consent Order Imposing Civil Penalty

The Rosemount City Council approved a consent agenda that included ordering the preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Dakota East project, which was pulled for discussion. The council also accepted a $15,000 energy efficiency rebate from Minnesota Energy Resources. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with item 6.e. removed (4-0)
• Adopted resolution ordering AUAR for Dakota East (4-0)
• Accepted $15,000 rebate from Minnesota Energy Resources

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a special meeting to reflect on the 2024-2029 plan and 2024 accomplishments. Members will discuss 2025 goals for several city departments and review long-term ideas.

• Review of 2024-2029 Plan
• 2025 Police goals discussion
• 2025 Fire goals discussion
• 2025 Community Development goals discussion
• 2025 Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Admin goals discussion

The Rosemount City Council held a special work session to review 2024 accomplishments and discuss 2025 departmental goals. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and planning. Staff will finalize goals and share them publicly, and will investigate ice facility options and a potential 2-year budget cycle for future discussion.

• Scheduled a ribbon cutting for the PW/PD Campus this spring (no vote)
• Agreed to conduct employee survey every 2 years, mid-year to align with budget (no vote)
• Agreed to discuss community engagement at a future work session (no vote)
• Agreed to continue pursuing incentive programs through the Port Authority (no vote)
• Agreed to include south of County Road 42 in downtown reinvestment (no vote)
• Agreed to hold a drafting session with Council and Planning Commission (no vote)
• Staff to investigate and quote ice scenarios for future work session (no vote)
• Discussed possibility of 2-year budget process and yearly events calendar (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. These include a proposal for 58 townhome units and a 60-acre rezoning for commercial use. The body will also review mineral extraction permit renewals.

• Magellan Land Development request to rezone from A-2 Agricultural to R-2 Residential for 58 townhome units
• North Wind Test, LLC request to rezone 60 acres from A-2 to B-2
• Greg Steininger request for Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit renewal for 2025 and 2026
• Danner, Inc. request for Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit renewal for 2025

Parks and Natural Resources Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the Akron Ridge development and public trail meetings. The session also includes a Director's report.

• Akron Ridge Development
• Public Trail Meetings
• Director's Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend that the Akron Ridge developer pay a fee in lieu of land to meet park dedication requirements, and also recommended an 8-foot-wide trail along Akron Avenue with the developer covering installation costs. The meeting also included updates on public trail meetings and the director's report, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended fee-in-lieu for Akron Ridge park dedication (3-0)
• Recommended 8-foot-wide trail on west side of Akron Ridge along Akron Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss the STEAM facility and conduct a leadership lesson. The body will also review minutes from the December 18, 2024, meeting.

• STEAM Facility discussion
• Leadership Lesson: What Shape is your Leadership?

The Youth Commission voted unanimously to recommend supporting a STEAM facility (Event Center) in Rosemount within the next five years, citing benefits like teen jobs and tourism, while noting challenges such as financing and need. They agreed a market analysis is required. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and consent agenda, a leadership lesson, and updates on upcoming events.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 18, 2024 minutes (9-0)
• Recommended supporting STEAM facility in next 5 years (9-0)

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will consider a consent agenda including the award of a Brockway Pond contract, renewal of mineral extraction permits, and amendments to the 2025 fee schedule. The body will also report on the City Administrator's annual evaluation and discuss a sustainable purchasing framework.

• Award Brockway Pond Contract
• Renewal of mineral extraction permits (Shafer, Cemstone, Bolander, Vesterra/Stonex)
• Amendment to 2025 Schedule of Rates and Fees
• City Code Amendments - Administrative Citation Fees
• Report on Annual Evaluation of City Administrator

The Rosemount City Council approved the Sustainable Purchasing Framework Policy and the 2025 Pay Equity Compliance Report. All consent agenda items were approved except one pulled for discussion, which was also approved. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Sustainable Purchasing Framework Policy (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Pay Equity Compliance Report (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-p (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)

Port Authority

The Port Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding Omni. The body will also consider an amendment to the contract for private development proposed by Willy McCoy.

• Omni Public Hearing
• Willy McCoy's Amendment to the Contract for Private Development

The Rosemount Port Authority approved a contract with Riveter Real Estate, LLC for Omni Brewing's expansion, including $500,000 in TIF funds for a 9,500 SF addition with a winery and event venue. The board also approved an amendment to Willy McCoy's development contract, extending the TIF fund deadline to December 31, 2025, for a rooftop patio project. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Omni Brewing contract with Riveter Real Estate, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Willy McCoy's amendment to development contract (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 17, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss 2025 council assignments and the City Administrator's annual evaluation. The meeting includes a review of intersection control at 134th Street West and Carlingford Lane.

• City Administrator annual evaluation (Closed Session)
• 2025 Council Assignments
• Intersection Control Evaluation Review - 134th Street West & Carlingford Lane

The Rosemount City Council held a work session on January 7, 2025, where they agreed on the 2025 council assignments, adding Councilmember Klimpel as Vice-Mayor and Rosemount Area Athletic Association liaison. They also adjourned to closed session for the City Administrator's annual performance review, with results to be reported at the next meeting. Staff provided updates on indoor ice needs, upcoming planning commission items, and an intersection control evaluation at 134th Street West and Carlingford Lane. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Agreed on 2025 council assignments with Klimpel as Vice-Mayor and RAHA liaison
• Adjourned to closed session for City Administrator annual evaluation
• Discussed intersection control evaluation at 134th Street West and Carlingford Lane

City Council

The Rosemount City Council will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comments, and conduct consent agenda items including the appointment of an acting mayor and the designation of financial depositories. The body will also consider a public hearing on cannabis and hemp business regulations.

• Appointment of Acting Mayor
• Designation of Official Newspaper
• Naming of Depositories and Financial Institutions
• 2025 Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
• 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation

The Rosemount City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing regulations for cannabis and hemp businesses, including a maximum number of licenses based on population (1 per 12,500 people) and a 1,000-foot buffer from schools. The ordinance also sets licensing process requirements, operating regulations, and temporary event parameters. The council approved the ordinance and a resolution for summary publication with a 5-0 vote.

• Adopted cannabis and hemp business regulations ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution for summary publication of the ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, appointments, and licenses (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)