Rogers public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review proposals for the final design and construction services of Territorial Park. The body will also discuss a dog park request for Laurel Creek Park and a work plan for 2024 and 2025.
- Review of proposals for Territorial Park's Final Design and Construction Services
- Laurel Creek Park Dog Park Request
- Work Plan 2024 & 2025
- Bench and Little Library Donation
- Indoor playground style recommendation
City Council
The City Council will decide on the 2025 final budget and general and special levies. The body will also consider a five-year contract renewal with Axon and the implementation of a drone system for the Police Department.
- Adoption of 2025 Budget and Resolution No. 2024-125 for 2024 General and Special Levies
- Renewal of 5-year Axon contract (2025-2029) and purchase of Axon UAV Drone System
- Professional Services Agreement with Braun Intertec Corporation for 2025 Pavement Management Project
- Resolution No. 2024-127 for lot combination at 23500 Saddle Ridge Drive
- Resolution 2024-126 for Minnesota Brownfields BDFP Grant application for Civic Campus Site
Arena Commission
The Rogers Arena Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss ice allocation policy and arena expansion. The meeting includes routine items and partner reports.
- Approval of September 30, 2024 Arena Commission Minutes
- RAC Ice Allocation Policy discussion
- Player Recognition Nominations
- Arena Expansion Discussion
- Partner Reports
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a development on Northdale Blvd. The body will also discuss proposed amendments to the sign code.
- Public hearing for Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit for Northdale Blvd Light Industrial Development
- Discussion of Sign Code Amendments
City Council
The Rogers City Council will consider adopting a 2025 Master Fee Schedule and utility rates, as well as ordinances related to cannabis businesses and shoreland management. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a police department site plan and a contract for siren maintenance.
- Adopt 2025 Master Fee Schedule and utility rates
- Approve Police Department site plan at 14000 Veit Place
- Consider cannabis business and shoreland management ordinances
- Approve siren maintenance contract for 2025
- Review residential development concept plan at 23415 Wood Lane
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The commission will discuss the 2024 Work Plan and a draft of the 2025 Work Plan. The body is also scheduled to review the Program Scholarship Policy.
- 2024 Work Plan
- 2025 Work Plan Draft
- Program Scholarship Policy
City Council
The Rogers City Council will meet to approve the sale of $16.3 million in general obligation bonds, consider site plan requests for a restaurant and tire store, and address a gravel mine expansion.
- Approval of $16,275,000 in GO bond sale (Resolution 2024-114)
- Site plan approval for Ray Js American Grill at Northdale Blvd and County Rd 144
- Site plan approval for Discount Tire addition at 21721 Diamond Lake Rd S
- Approval of wetland fill for Veit Gravel Mine Expansion (Resolution 2024-113)
- Resolution declaring November 30th as Small Business Saturday
Planning Commission
The Rogers Planning Commission will hold public hearings on cannabis business ordinances and shoreland regulation amendments. The body will also review site plan requests for commercial developments and a residential concept plan.
- Ordinances 2024-06 and 2024-07 regarding cannabis businesses
- Zoning Code Amendments for shoreland regulations
- Ray Js restaurant and bar site plan at Northdale Blvd and County Rd 144
- Discount Tire 1,028 square foot addition at 21721 Diamond Lake Rd S
- Veit building addition preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan at 14000 Veit Place
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss construction contracts for an indoor multipurpose turf facility and a variance for mixed-use apartments. The body is also reviewing several site plans and a rural residential subdivision.
- Construction bid package 2 for Indoor Multipurpose Turf Facility (Project No. 2201) awarded to Terra Construction
- Preliminary plat for Taylor Inlet, a 9 lot rural residential development
- Variance and site plan amendments for mixed use apartments at 21225 141st Avenue North
- Public hearing for loan documents for Craft & Crew Hospitality, Inc. at 21400 John Milless Drive
- Purchase of three Ford Explorer Police Interceptors
City Council
The Rogers City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed assessments for delinquent sewer, water, recycling, and storm sewer services. The body will also consider several service contracts and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent sewer, water, recycling, and storm sewer services
- Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for a topographic survey of utility systems
- 2024-2025 Rogers Youth Hockey Association Ice Contract
- Approval of job description and recruitment for Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator
- Approval of playground replacements for 2025
Planning Commission
The Rogers Planning Commission will review a mining operation expansion, a rural residential plat, and a mixed-use apartment variance. The body will also discuss capital improvements and site plans for local facilities.
- Public hearing for Veit & Company mining operation expansion
- Public hearing for Taylor Inlet rural residential development
- Public hearing for Asguard Acquisitions mixed-use apartment variance
- Site plan review for Rogers Turf Facility at 14160 James Road
- Site plan amendment for Word of Peace Lutheran Church addition
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Arena Commission
The Arena Commission will meet to discuss the expansion of the facility and strategies for naming rights. The meeting also includes a review of partner updates and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion on facility expansion and a second sheet of ice
- Naming rights strategies discussion with Front Burner Sports and Entertainment
- Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of turf facility estimates exceeding $13 million
- Partner updates from Rogers Youth Hockey Association and Rogers Royals FaceOff Booster Club
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 proposed preliminary tax levy and the issuance of $17,085,000 in sales tax revenue bonds. The meeting also includes various consent items regarding city ordinances, permits, and professional service agreements.
- Adoption of the 2025 proposed preliminary tax levy
- Issuance and sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B in the amount of $17,085,000
- Ordinance 2024-05 repealing and replacing the Massage Ordinance
- Condemnation of land for public purposes for the Fletcher Bypass (Project No. 1409)
- Professional services agreements with HT G Architects for Rogers Activity Center Ice Expansion
Senior Advisory Commission
The Senior Advisory Commission is reviewing the past year's senior programming and seeking feedback for future activities. The body will also discuss appointments and set the meeting schedule for 2025.
- Review of 2023-24 senior programming statistics and activity lists
- Discussion of potential 2025 programs including a Dinner & a Show Series and Grandparents' Day Festival
- Appointment and reappointment of commission members for 2024-2026
- Establishment of 2025 meeting dates and Liaison Lunches
- Update from the Rogers-Hassan Senior Friendship Group
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to review the 2024 work plan and discuss specific park improvements. The body will also address the color scheme for South Community Park buildings and planning for fieldhouse turf sales.
- Review of 2024 Work Plan including the $13.2M Indoor Turf Facility and $4M South Community Park improvements
- Discussion of South Community Park buildings color scheme
- Planning for Fieldhouse turf sales
- Review of North Community Park equipment estimate totaling $434,884.29
- Update on I-94 Pedestrian Crossing design
City Council
The City Council will consider several fire department personnel actions, including promotions and the adoption of a statewide volunteer firefighter plan. The body will also address municipal gambling licenses and public utility charge assessments.
- Approval of a Minnesota Lawful Gambling License for Rogers Fire Relief Association at 14086 Northdale Boulevard
- Call for a public hearing on October 8, 2024, to adopt assessments for delinquent sewer, water, recycling, and storm sewer charges
- Approval of easements for Fletcher Bypass, City Project No. 1409
- Resolutions to join the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan and increase benefit levels for vested firefighters
- Approval of the Thumbs up Contract for 2024-25
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a light industrial development on Northdale Blvd and a variance request for an accessory structure. The body will also review minutes from the July 1st meeting.
- Public hearing for Northdale Blvd Light Industrial Development (Preliminary/Final Plat, Site Plan, and Conditional Use Permit)
- Variance request by William Lundeen for a 480 sq ft accessory structure addition at 14855 Brockton Lane
- Approval of July 1st, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for an indoor multipurpose turf facility (Project No. 2201) to Terra Construction. The body will also review various permits, licenses, and the hiring of probationary firefighters.
- Award contract for Indoor Multipurpose Turf Facility Construction (Project No. 2201) to Terra Construction
- Approval to hire probationary firefighters (backfills)
- Resolution 2024-78 authorizing release of grading surety for Big Woods Crossing
- Special event permit for Maynards for September 27-29, 2024
- Approval of new massage therapist license for Ashlynn Nafstad
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the South Community Park concession and warming house. The body is also reviewing a proposal to rewrite the city sign code and a resolution to fill wetlands for the Fletcher Bypass Project.
- Contract award for South Community Park concession and warming house to Terra Construction
- Proposal by Landform to rewrite the sign code
- Resolution 2024-76 to fill wetlands for the Fletcher Bypass Project (Project No. 1409)
- Resolution 2024-60 to delay billboard demolition at 21308 John Milless Drive
- Contract award for Police Department lunchroom expansion and renovation
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review the 2024 work plan, which includes a $488,305 to $546,854 project to replace aging playgrounds at Brookside Meadows and Fox Creek West parks. The commission will also discuss a proposed change to the September meeting schedule.
- Playground replacement at Brookside Meadows and Fox Creek West ($488,305-$546,854)
- September meeting moved to 4:00 pm tour at Three Rivers Park Nursery
- Review of 2024 work plan and capital improvement projects
- Construction for Kwik Trip on 141 begins spring 2025
- Pedestrian overpass planning 30% complete
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to address a withdrawn application for the Hawkins Place Townhome Development. The body will consider motions to close the public hearing and discussion on the project.
- Withdrawal of Preliminary Plat and Variance application by Dean Johnson Homes for Hawkins Place Townhome Development
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding development credits and plat approvals. The body is also deciding on the purchase of bituminous materials for repaving Fox Creek West Trails and adopting a hazard mitigation plan.
- Resolution 2024-61: Preliminary and Final Plat for Rogers CR 81 Addition
- Liquor license application for North Star Brewing Company, LLC
- Purchase of bituminous for repaving Fox Creek West Trails
- Resolution 2024-66: 2024 Hennepin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Credit reductions for Big Woods Crossing, Aster Mill, Harvest View 2nd Addition, and Grass Lake Preserve 2nd Addition
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review the proposed order for projects within the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 work plan and staff updates.
- Review of $54,500,000 in 2024 Capital Improvement Plan projects
- Discussion of turf facility cost estimates between $9,755,361 and $13,075,731
- Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes