City of Rose Creek public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hear citizen concerns, and vote on two new ordinances: one governing public right-of-way management and another updating the dog ordinance. They will also discuss old business, including a proposed sale of city property and a report from Public Works.

• Approve ordinance for management of public right-of-way
• Update city dog ordinance
• Consider sale of city property (Bottema proposal)
• Review Public Works tractor trade-up and Fire Hall maintenance
• Review financial reports for multiple city funds

The Rose Creek City Council approved Ordinance 12-1-2025 for managing public right-of-way (5-0) and authorized its summary publication. It also voted to pay the 8.8% MN Paid Leave contribution for employees for the first year, with employees paying $0.00. The council approved a letter of support for a Mower County Highway Department grant for County 4 (Maple Street), and approved the Fox Electric estimate for ball diamond lights ($10,515 after rebate, donated by the Fire Department).

• Adopted Ordinance 12-1-2025 for public right-of-way management (5-0)
• Authorized summary publication of Ordinance 12-1-2025 (5-0)
• Approved city paying 8.8% MN Paid Leave contribution for first year
• Approved letter of support for MCHD grant for County 4 (Maple Street)
• Approved Fox Electric ball diamond lights estimate ($10,515 after rebate, spring 2026)
• Discontinued Bob Jax's water certification duties as of Nov 29; he will receive $600/month for wastewater
• Approved agenda, minutes, and invoices/payroll

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will review and approve the 2025/2026 snow removal bids and discuss updates to the tax abatement program. The meeting also includes a presentation on snow removal quotes and updates on water reports, public works projects, and city finances.

• Presentation of Snow Removal Bids 2025/2026
• Tax Abatement Program discussion
• Snow Removal quotes review
• Water Reports (Manganese, Lead/Copper)
• Ball field lights discussion

The City Council meeting on November 3, 2025, was largely procedural, with no formal votes recorded. The council reviewed snow removal bids for 2025/2026, discussed a tax abatement program, and heard updates on various city matters including a building permit, ordinance codification, and water reports. Financial balances were presented as of September 24, 1995, and the next meeting was scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Reviewed snow removal bids for 2025/2026 (no action recorded)
• Discussed tax abatement program (no action recorded)
• Heard update on Stinger Attachment building permit (no action recorded)
• Reviewed financial balances as of 9/24/95 (no action recorded)

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will discuss and potentially approve bids for snow removal services for FY2025-2026 and receive quotes for parking lot sealcoat and asphalt repairs. The meeting also includes updates on roof repairs, wastewater exams, and city property appraisals.

• Post for bid: Snow Removal FY2025-2026
• Parking Lot Sealcoat quotes
• Asphalt Repair quotes
• Roof Repair quotes
• Update: Bottema/city property/appraisal for land value

The Rose Creek City Council approved a $88,750 bid from St Croix Log Homes to replace the roofs on City Hall and the Fire Hall, with completion before Thanksgiving 2025. They also accepted a $1,560 bid from Blackstone Construction for bituminous repairs on 4th St and the recycling center. Sealcoating was tabled pending cement quotes. The council authorized publishing snow removal bids and will interview five part-time office assistant candidates on October 20.

• Approved $88,750 roof repair bid from St Croix Log Homes (motion by Lewison, second Conradt)
• Approved $1,560 bituminous repair bid from Blackstone Construction Inc. (motion by Sprung, second Felten)
• Tabled sealcoating quotes pending cement quotes for City Hall
• Authorized publishing snow removal bids in local newspapers and posting around Rose Creek
• Consensus to interview all 5 part-time office assistant candidates on October 20 at 5:00 p.m.
• Approved motion to update ordinances through LMC (motion by Lewison, second Sprung)
• Approved motion to draft a simple Right-of-Way Ordinance (motion by Sprung, second Felten)
• Approved motion to write letter naming City Clerk/Treasurer as point of contact (motion by Conradt, second Lewison)

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will discuss the 2026 budget, a response to Mower County on a new comprehensive land use plan, and a proposed increase in the MN Dept of Health water connection fee from $9.72 to $15.22. They will also hear updates on insurance, city property appraisal, public works projects, and a job posting for a part-time office assistant.

• Water connection fee increase from $9.72 to $15.22
• 2026 budget update
• Response to Mower County on new Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Job posting for PT Office Assistant
• Public works: City Hall roof, parking lot sealcoat, solar on public buildings, Hwy 56 ditch clean-out

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will open its meeting with procedural items, then hear citizen concerns before approving routine property applications for driveways, garage additions, decks, and fences. The council will also review financial reports, including checking and money market balances, and receive updates from public works, a local club, and engineering consultants.

• Approval of driveway, garage addition, deck, and fence applications
• Review of city financials: General Checking $16,892.80, Money Market $539,021.63
• Public Works report on City Hall roof repairs and Rural Water Asset Management Plan
• RD Loans/Grants process and engineering RFQ approval
• Closed meeting for personnel issues including security access and employee reviews

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council is meeting to discuss old business including public works updates on City Hall roof repairs, ordinance updates, and street projects, as well as new business involving a ball diamond fence and fence replacement applications. The council will also review finances and invoices as of June 25, 2025.

• City Hall roof repairs and insurance claim
• Update ordinances and tractor update
• Ball Diamond Fence proposal by Craig Weis
• Deck application for replacement by Elton/Stacy Edland
• Fence replacement application by Nels/Linda Nelson

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal action related to a property at 101 1st Street. The council will first enter a closed session for attorney-client privilege, then consider any desired actions regarding the threatened litigation.

• Closed session for attorney-client privilege on litigation related to 101 1st Street
• Consideration of council action on threatened litigation for 101 1st Street property

The Rose Creek City Council held a special meeting on June 12, 2025, primarily to address threatened litigation from the owner of 101 1st Street SE. After a closed session for attorney-client privilege, the council voted to tender the property owner's claims to the League of Minnesota Cities insurance and directed staff to offer a driveway application to the owner. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to tender claims from 101 1st St SE property owner to League of MN Cities insurance (unanimous)
• Approved motion to direct staff to offer a driveway application to the property owner (unanimous)

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council is meeting to discuss and act on routine city business, including street repair estimates, water rates, and various permits. The agenda also includes updates from the Southland School, Bolton & Menk, and MnDOT, as well as a response to a citizen's concern.

• Street repair estimate presentation and road repair estimates
• Water rates discussion
• Fence permits (2) and deck permit
• Response to Sheryl Taylor
• Bolton & Menk update

The Rose Creek City Council approved a water/wastewater rate increase effective October 2025, accepted street repair bids, approved a city hall roof repair, and granted several permits. The council also discussed citizen concerns and heard reports from the school district and city staff.

• Approved water/wastewater base rate increase from $27.50 to $34.50 per quarter, effective October 2025 (approved)
• Accepted Bargen Inc. bid for crack repair ($26,424.30) and chip seal ($48,283.32) (approved)
• Approved Bar T Construction roof repair ($2,100) and truss shimming ($400) (approved)
• Approved fence permit for Vanessa Jennings with condition to replace temporary fence by May 1, 2026 (approved)
• Approved fence permit for Wendel Sprung (approved, Sprung abstained)
• Approved deck permit for Brad/Kim Ross at 200 Oak St E (approved)
• Approved rock order for Thill's Creek Addition and grading (approved)
• Approved all invoices, claims, and payroll (approved)

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council is meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including auditing the FY2024 finances, reviewing water rates, and considering a joint cannabis agreement with Mower County. Other business includes road repairs, a farmers market, and a contribution to the county fair. The agenda is a mix of routine approvals and specific policy/financial decisions.

• Audit FY2024
• Mower County Joint Agreement Cannabis
• Water Rates Review
• Road Repair/Sealcoat/Tree Trimming/Street Signs
• Gambling Fun Days Resolution

The City Council certified the canvass of the April 14, 2025, election results, with Tom Lewison receiving 82 votes and Wendy Nelson 62 votes, plus two write-in votes. The results will be sent to the Mower County Auditor/Treasurer. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Certified election canvass: Tom Lewison 82, Wendy Nelson 62, write-ins 2 (1-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 5:07 p.m.

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals, citizen comments, and reports. They will discuss old business including a Minnesota DOT update, the Creek Club report, public works and maintenance, road repair, and the purchase of two laptops. New business includes reviewing invoices and finances as of March 26, 2025.

• Citizen concerns: Rick Bottema on tree property, Patty Conradt on Farmer's Market 2025
• MN DOT update
• Public Works/Maintenance report: dust control discussion
• Road repair discussion
• Purchase of 2 laptops

The City Council voted to join the Mower County Joint Powers Agreement for cannabis zoning and enforcement, rather than handling it independently. They also approved the Farmers Market with a city-funded porta potty, dust control for Thills Addition and Wayside Park Drive, two laptops from gambling tax funds, and a BINGO resolution for the Fire Department during Rose Creek Fund Days. The council corrected the October 16, 2024 minutes and approved a $250 donation to the Ag Society.

• Approved joining Mower County Joint Powers Agreement for cannabis (unanimous)
• Approved Farmers Market with city-paid porta potty and City Hall use if rained out (unanimous)
• Approved dust control purchase for Thills Addition and Wayside Park Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 2 laptops from gambling tax fund for $1,531.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Fire Department BINGO during Rose Creek Fund Days July 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $250 donation to Ag Society/Mower County Fair (unanimous)
• Approved all invoices, claims, and payroll (unanimous)
• Corrected October 16, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen concerns, and receive updates on old and new business. No major decisions or new ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Citizen concerns (S Taylor) on estimated expenditures
• MN DOT update
• Special Election scheduled for April 8, 2025
• Road repair discussion
• Invoices/finances report and approval

The Rose Creek City Council approved the renewal of the Creek Club's liquor license for 2025 at a fee of $75.00. The council also approved a motion to have staff research and obtain quotes for a new city siren after repeated cable cuts. Additionally, the council approved waiving late fees for water/wastewater bills for the 4th quarter of 2024 due to billing delivery issues. A special election to fill a council vacancy is scheduled for April 8, 2025.

• Approved Creek Club liquor license renewal for $75.00
• Approved research and quote for new city siren
• Approved waiver of late fees for 4th quarter 2024 water/wastewater bills
• Approved agenda and minutes with correction
• Approved installation of Prairie Visions chair marker at County Roads #4 and #19
• Approved all invoices, claims, and payroll

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 3, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on an April 8 special election, a Minnesota DOT update, a fence request, a Prairie Visions chair marker/per capita item, and road matters. The council will also review minutes, hear citizen concerns, and receive reports from the Creek Club, public works, and finances.

• April 8 special election discussion
• MN DOT update
• Fence request
• Prairie Visions chair marker/per capita
• Roads discussion

City Council

The Rose Creek City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes swearing in new council members, approving the agenda and minutes, hearing citizen concerns, and making committee and legal appointments. Reports will be given on the Creek Club, public works, and finances. The meeting is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing in of new council members
• Committee and legal appointments
• Discussion of Card Playing Day
• MN DOT item
• Creek Club report by Kretta Menuey