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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Reviews Preliminary 2027 Budget

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Reviews Preliminary 2027 Budget

Rosemount staff reported that wages and benefits in the preliminary 2027 budget are projected to rise 9.6%, while Fire Department duty-crew and volunteer firefighter wages account for a 13.5% budget increase.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council reviews goals and compensation

Council members agreed that a 3% compensation increase for serving on the City Council is viable. Staff also reported progress on city goals involving technology, elections, development, parks, infrastructure, fire services and policing.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Rosemount Advances Future Park Planning

The City Council agreed to keep proposed park and recreation projects on the planning list as staff develops preliminary costs and financing scenarios. Bonding is currently projected to begin in 2028, after existing Public Works and Police Department campus bonding ends in 2027.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium

The City Council discussed a possible one-year moratorium on data centers, and staff will prepare the measure for consideration at the next regular meeting. The council also received a fire staffing study showing Phase 1 is complete with three added full-time personnel.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Reviews Parking and Recreation Plans

The Council discussed parking problems along Cameo Avenue and possible solutions, including using Rosemount Middle School parking and installing two-hour parking signs. Staff will recommend next steps for Council consideration by resolution.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council weighs highway, fire and Expo plans

The Council discussed a proposed Expo 2031 project estimated at $971 million, including about $10 million for site infrastructure, but made no decision on whether Rosemount should host it. Members also reviewed preliminary Highway 3 improvements, fire staffing recommendations, and an upcoming drinking-water quality notice.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council reviews employee survey and assignments

The Council reviewed a 2025 employee engagement survey completed by all staff and suggested conducting future surveys every two to three years, with a Police Department survey considered within the next year after a leadership change.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council Reviews Growth and Expo Proposal

Officials did not decide whether Rosemount should host Expo 2031, which organizers currently estimate would cost $1.2 billion including roads and utilities. The City Administrator asked organizers to finalize the financial information before another discussion.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 3, 2025

Council Reviews Fire Staffing and 2026 Budget

Rosemount is continuing its fire staffing study while evaluating 2026 budget pressures and a growing list of capital improvement requests. The Council expects to take final action on the 2026 budget in December, with utility rates also scheduled for discussion then.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Council Reviews Major Transportation Projects

Dakota County outlined several transportation projects affecting Rosemount, including a proposed $45 million County Road 46 expansion with an estimated 7.5% city share and a County Road 42–Highway 52 project backed by $2.4 million in grants. The County Road 42–Biscayne project is planned for construction in 2027, with completion targeted before the middle school opens.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Council Weighs 2026 Budget Increase

Rosemount reviewed a preliminary 2026 budget with a 12.9% levy increase, estimated at about $131 more for a median-value home. Council members agreed a half-year police officer position was reasonable to include after staff reviews the numbers, while additional software, fire staffing, and other requests remain under review.

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