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City Attorney Rachel Tierney advised council members that quasi‑judicial proceedings carry procedural protections and said the council should be prepared to be more permissive for those participants. She told the council that in those circumstances she would “strongly encourage” leniency on time limits so that affected parties can make a full record.

The amendments give the presiding officer discretion to extend comment time for a prearranged presenter or a designated representative of a group. The changes also encourage commission chairs to follow the same process when their bodies receive presentations or petitions.

Why it matters: The clarification aims to reduce confusion after a recent meeting where a presenter with a procedural request felt truncated under the three‑minute rule. The revision preserves the council’s ability to limit time for general public comments while ensuring parties with legal or formal petition rights are afforded sufficient opportunity to present evidence and argument.

Vote: The council adopted the rule amendment unanimously. The change will be incorporated into the city’s rules and shared with commissions and staff.

Ending: Councilmembers said staff and chairs should identify likely lead presenters in group petitions so the presiding officer can allocate additional time where appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 27, 2025 Roseville City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Roseville City Council amended its rules of procedure to clarify that the standard three‑minute public‑comment allotment does not apply to prearranged presenters or parties with due‑process rights in quasi‑judicial matters; the change was adopted unanimously.","taxTitle","Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota","taxId",50859,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6368685,"Council affirms Roseville strategic plan vision, values and success indicators",2509,7561000,10070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2156798-a86d0a47ab1a65410966040d8e414548&start=7561&end=10070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2156798-a86d0a47ab1a65410966040d8e414548/thumbnail_7561000.jpg","/articles/6368685/Roseville/Ramsey-County/Minnesota/Council-affirms-Roseville-strategic-plan-vision-values-and-success-indicators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6368685-7183298659ac92803b7e3501b35154ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1774948754&Signature=ik2k4tgZKybkeSbq9dCan6JsPW-uy8XphiJgaUdbGYdlfCndxUS0jUT59ghTpFylrsuQjSW~1oJQxdS5kkFR~3Nb8ZysNRAZ~4bavACww6ze32yRnNFnpbJgAZK41GaX8mQIIobPVmbHqqbZWEkuGZ59dzJsl7PFUYQ0UKlaGIJ5yUpq-~e5O5rA2ZwzTMA13RA2vpiae~O7Ds14zkILektb5jG3w7DgXAAx03kN2KJSgbitNuqmRMG0dIMfonVAo4c0RT1CG2yVZ18-DXNmijgzv0ORn9heZ0HK8YsZa9qogZd0tpxZ0C1clYGHYZ4ZTPvgebPTt6T7xkiDFGr8zA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant City Administrator Rebecca Olson presented the strategic plan framework the council had been working on since the city’s Envision Roseville outreach work in 2023. Olson said the current phase is intended to set the foundation — values, vision, mission and strategic directions — before staff and council develop measurable objectives, metrics and department work plans.

The council reviewed five core values (accountability, community, equity, safety and integrity); a vision statement — “Roseville is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community” — and a mission statement to “create a high quality of life for our community.” Staff proposed strategic directions such as community and civic engagement; reliable and sustainable infrastructure; responsive services and safety; parks and natural environment; economic vitality; and city operations.

Council discussion focused on word choice and emphasis (for example whether to include the phrase “all demographics” and whether a tone such as “fun” was appropriate in describing engagement). Olson and staff explained that success indicators are intended to guide a later phase that will set objectives, metrics and department work plans. After brief discussion the mayor asked if there were any objections; hearing none, the council affirmed the presented values, vision, mission, strategic directions and success indicators.

What happens next: Staff will continue the second phase of the strategic planning process with consultants, draft measurable objectives and metrics tied to the approved directions and bring those back for council review at a future work session.

Ending: Council members said they appreciated the collaborative process; staff will return with objectives, proposed metrics and department work plans as the next step toward a final strategic plan for adoption.","After months of staff and council work that built on the city’s Envision Roseville process, the council affirmed a strategic framework of values, vision, mission, strategic directions and success indicators to guide later development of objectives, metrics and departmental work plans.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6368691,"Council approves ordinance allowing conversion of existing billboards to digital displays after amending duration to 12 seconds",2519,4613000,7132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2156798-a86d0a47ab1a65410966040d8e414548&start=4613&end=7132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2156798-a86d0a47ab1a65410966040d8e414548/thumbnail_4613000.jpg","/articles/6368691/Roseville/Ramsey-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-ordinance-allowing-conversion-of-existing-billboards-to-digital-displays-after-amending-duration-to-12-seconds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6368691-332b724183a9caec99cd3c1a5d0fc489/orig.mp4?Expires=1774948754&Signature=C6S4GlFofrEmaNfmeH31UwwdIi3VYVjlBZnGzOdICx98WCSHOFtbS7nU~4OmWQkoeqEpS2Cix4IFLQSzg7FZW9XRyBDJpR-HvY0u~cN-CxMsgvVKhPjnoYTAo~jypfnQVT3qz6lHw94VjPTFL17wFHiVTomnFd6VDL1xbxP9uFOipZV8Vu44Y5k~-m-sbLmzrzM~exCxqDsbY4DtEmZF~GPFzro2ZUDf1Ntaq3J0Wn55NetW~5WK6RqVH5oc9Cn94AmUmGcLenDQR9XzATqq7rURae9kCJgx~3PqNRcaDJk-A3qRvY4VNFvSw8Wa4oe6ZkW9cxNgkQu-xfbxuK5YRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roseville City Council on Jan. 27 approved amendments to Title 10 (sign regulations) that permit conversion of select, preexisting nonconforming roadside billboards to dynamic (digital) displays under strict conditions.

What the proposal covered: City planning staff said the ordinance would not permit new billboards; it would only allow conversion of a limited number of existing billboards that meet specified orientation, setback and brightness rules. Staff reviewed other municipalities’ standards and the Planning Commission recommended approval on a 3–2 vote after asking for additional clarity about brightness and height measurements.

Public comment: Elena Howie of Parker Avenue opposed the conversions, saying the city had “already decided that it does not want more billboards” and raising concerns about driver distraction, nighttime light pollution and ecological impacts. Clear Channel Outdoor representative Matthew Weiland said digital signs are designed differently than externally lit static signs and noted that modern digital displays use ambient light sensors and louvers to reduce upward light; “Digital billboards themselves, the light is directed down,” he said.

Council action and amendment: Councilmember Schroeder moved to adopt the ordinance in the packet (attachment 6). Councilmember Strachan moved to amend the proposal to increase the minimum dwell time per advertisement from 8 seconds to 12 seconds; that amendment passed 3–2 (recorded as 3 yes, 2 no). The final ordinance motion as amended passed 4–1. The council instructed staff that any individual conversion must still meet the ordinance criteria and be permitted by the city before it can be implemented.

Why it matters: The ordinance preserves the city’s ban on new billboards while allowing owner/operators to upgrade existing structures to digital technology subject to restrictions intended to limit brightness, orientation and proximity to residential areas. Supporters said conversions can reduce overall light spill at night and create opportunities for city public information messages; opponents cited road‑safety and environmental concerns and asked for more study.

Next steps: Staff will incorporate the ordinance language changes and publish the adopted ordinance. Individual conversions will require permit review; if an applicant fails to meet criteria during permit review the city may deny conversion for that site. The city will also negotiate programmatic elements spelled out in the ordinance (for example, provisions that permit the city to receive limited advertising time for municipal messages).

Ending: The vote concludes a multi‑month review that included Planning Commission input, staff research of peer cities and public comment. The city noted any permitted conversions will be individually reviewed to ensure they meet the new standards.

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The department presented data showing more than 50% of calls now require more than one unit and that about 60% of last year’s calls occurred as doubles, triples or more within short timeframes. Chief Rosnahan said the department averaged roughly 20.4 calls per day in 2024 and recorded 235 incidents last year when the right resources were not available.

The presentation recommended hiring 15 additional firefighters, adding a staffed ladder truck and increasing engine company staffing so daily minimum staffing would rise from about six to ten and maximum staffing from roughly eight to 13. The plan would add a captain layer of supervision and a dedicated on‑duty incident commander when staffing permits.

Why it matters: Fire leadership said the staffing shortfall is not about individual performance but about demand — interrupted training, reduced ability to engage the community, increased fatigue and higher per‑firefighter call loads. The city’s growing senior population and a daytime population that more than doubles because of retail and restaurants were cited as drivers of continued EMS demand.

The department asked for two things: council approval to apply for the federal SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant, and general guidance about how the staffing plan should be considered in the 2026 budget process. Chief Rosnahan described the SAFER grant as competitive and noted, “It is a very challenging grant — about a 5% success rate — but fantastic if you are able to achieve it.”

Budget, schedule and impacts: Staff presented three implementation options — an early 2026 full hire, a mid‑to‑late 2026 phased hire, or a two‑year split hire — with estimated first‑year costs for a 2026 partial implementation at roughly $658,000 and ongoing levy impacts. Using 2025 median valuation as an example, staff estimated the partial 2026 levy impact on a median home would be about $33; the fuller 2027 levy impact could raise the estimated annual median‑home cost to roughly $70, for a combined impact of about $105 annually by the plan’s full implementation year.

Council response and next steps: Council members repeatedly expressed support for pursuing the SAFER grant and for studying the staffing change as part of the 2026 budget cycle. Mayor Roeth asked whether the council had any objections to applying; Chief Rosnahan said there appeared to be none. Council members requested further detail on training costs, equipment and facility impacts and asked staff to continue community outreach. Staff said turnout gear and incremental training budget increases would be among the additional operational costs and that CIP impacts should be limited because the city already owns the ladder apparatus being proposed for daily staffing.

Chief Rosnahan and Assistant Chief Neil Sholstrom emphasized the plan aims to reduce calls per on‑duty firefighter, improve response times and align staffing more closely with national standards. The council directed staff to pursue the SAFER grant application and to integrate the staffing options into upcoming budget discussions.

What happens next: Staff will prepare the SAFER grant application and return with more detailed budget, training and implementation timelines to inform the 2026 budget process. The council’s direction was not a formal adoption of the staffing plan; it was consensus support to pursue grant funding and further budget planning.

Ending: Council members said they supported further work and community outreach before any final budget adoption. Chief Rosnahan said staff would proceed with the grant application and bring back detailed cost, recruitment and implementation schedules for council review.

","City fire leaders told the City Council that rapid growth in emergency calls — including frequent overlapping incidents — has stretched crews and training time. Council gave consensus approval to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant and signaled support for including a 15‑firefighter staffing increase in forthcoming budget discussions.","actionData","errors"]

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