Roseville Council Adopts Social District Ordinance, Considers $2.6M in Disbursements
The Roseville City Council adopted an ordinance creating a social district allowing open alcoholic beverages in designated public areas at its June 23 meeting, while also advancing a disbursement list totaling over $2.6 million across multiple funds. Minutes for the meeting have not yet been published, so details are drawn from the agenda summary.
Social District Ordinance Adopted
The council adopted an ordinance establishing a social district, which permits open alcoholic beverages in designated common areas. The Downtown Development Authority is also involved in social district discussions, with the item listed as new business at the DDA's July 1 meeting. That meeting's minutes are also not yet published.
Disbursements and Budget Amendments
The council's June 23 consent agenda included a disbursement list totaling over $2.6 million across multiple funds. Under new business, the council was set to vote on FY 2025-2026 budget amendments and a real estate transfer and donation agreement. The agenda summary did not specify whether the budget amendments or the real estate transfer were approved.
Vehicle Purchase
The council considered awarding a bid for three 2026 Ford trucks to Lunghamer Ford of Owosso on a single-source basis. The agenda did not list a dollar amount for the purchase.
Legal Settlements and Grant Application
The council approved a resolution to join the Great Lakes Water Authority legal services agreement for the 3M and Dupont water settlements. The Fire Department was also authorized to apply for a SAFER grant.
Other Council Actions
The council approved a block party on Oakdale between Lawn and Blair on June 20. A reappointment to the Retirement Board was tabled. The consent agenda also included a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a new City of Roseville AI and Generative AI Usage Policy, and social district permits for two businesses. A block party request and a reappointment to the Parks & Recreation Board were also listed on the agenda.
Downtown Development Authority
The Roseville DDA met July 1 to discuss the DDA's structure, plan the 2026 concert series, and consider the social district. Concert series dates listed were June 4, July 2, August 6, and September 3. A Jammin' at the Junction event was scheduled for July 18. Minutes for this meeting have not been published.
Coming Up
The Roseville Planning Commission has cancelled its July 6 meeting and rescheduled routine business to July 20. No zoning, budget, or policy items are listed for discussion. Residents interested in DDA activities can attend the next scheduled events, including the July 18 Jammin' at the Junction.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Roseville Creates Downtown Social District, Joins Water Settlement Pact
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