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Aug 21, 2026

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Adaptive playground and preserve expansion discussed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Adaptive playground and preserve expansion discussed

The commission discussed creating an adult adaptive playground and supported moving toward an appraisal of a 10-acre parcel adjacent to the 15-acre Wiklund Preserve; no formal action was taken on either matter.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Parks Commission Reviews Recreation Improvements

The commission asked staff to return in June with drawings and possible locations for an adult all-inclusive playground proposed by a resident.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Rosemount Raises Park Dedication Fees

The commission unanimously approved increasing park dedication fees for residential subdivisions: from $3,400 to $5,500 for low density, $2,850 to $5,000 for medium density, and $2,500 to $4,500 for high density. It also recommended awarding the Bloomfield Park playground replacement proposal to Midwest Playscapes with a saucer swing added.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Parks Commission Reviews Fees and Playground Plans

The commission reviewed a survey and land-value study related to parks dedication fees, with staff planning to return in April with more information on updating the 2026 fees. Commissioners also reviewed playground replacement proposals for Bloomfield Park; the proposals are expected to go to the City Council in April.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Parks Commission Reviews Environmental Updates

The commission reviewed environmental initiatives and reported a Park Improvement Fund balance of $4,928,794.41 as of January 31, 2026. It also discussed 2026 priorities including trail connections, park facilities, project transparency, and additional community events.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Commission Reviews Indoor Ice and Sustainability

Staff continued planning for additional indoor ice in Rosemount, estimating that one new sheet could provide about 1,100 hours annually compared with 900 hours currently rented from The Pond; no construction or funding decision was recorded.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Parks plan and rules review discussed

Commissioners discussed the process for updating Rosemount’s 2040 Parks System Plan in 2026/27 and reviewed whether park rules may need changes for issues such as e-bikes, scooters, drones and off-leash dogs. No park-rule changes were approved.

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Briefing

Nov 24, 2025

Park Fees and Rules Remain Under Review

The commission did not recommend changes to 2026 park-related fees because information on park dedication, ice rental and facility rental rates was still being collected. The Park Improvement Fund balance was $5,393,748 as of October 31, 2025, after $153,021.47 in reported expenditures.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Commission backs future RAAA storage facility

The commission voted 7-0 to recommend a non-binding agreement for the city to build a future storage facility and lease it to RAAA, with RAAA responsible for initial architectural costs.

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Briefing

Aug 18, 2025

Commission Tables RAAA Storage Recommendation

The commission voted 8-0 to table a recommendation on a proposed memorandum of understanding with RAAA for a future storage facility until more information is available. The park improvement fund balance was $6,213,565 as of July 31, 2025.

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