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Bid award and funding: City staff reported three bids were received and that Minnesota Paving and Materials was the low bidder. Staff estimated the total project cost at about $2.6 million—approximately 11% below the engineer’s estimate—and said the project will include alternates for sewer lateral lining and adjustments to bump‑outs at two 140 Fifth Street intersections. Funding sources cited include the street CIP, assessments to affected properties and utility funds (water, sewer, stormwater).

Assessment hearing: The council declared the cost to be assessed and set the assessment hearing for April 15; mailed notices and a newspaper notice will precede the hearing and property owners will receive individual assessment notices.

Why it matters: The project will reconstruct streets within the city and includes sidewalk, utility and pavement work; affected property owners will be notified and have an opportunity at the April hearing to review proposed assessments.

Council action: Councilmember Klimpel moved and Councilmember Freske seconded resolutions accepting bids, awarding the contract and declaring costs to be assessed and calling the assessment hearing. The motion carried 4–0.

Ending: Staff said they reviewed qualifications of low bidders and confirmed they meet the city’s requirements and expect construction and scheduling to follow standard city procurement and project management procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council awarded the 2025 street improvement contract to the low bidder and declared project costs to be assessed; the assessment hearing was set for April 15, 2025. Staff estimated the project at about $2.6 million, funded by CIP, assessments and utilities.","taxTitle","Rosemount City, Dakota County, Minnesota","taxId",63709,"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},6124030,"Council approves Omni Orchards expansion; PUD amended to include adjacent parcel for winery, tasting room and event space",606,2870000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941&start=2870&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941/thumbnail_2870000.jpg","/articles/6124030/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-Omni-Orchards-expansion-PUD-amended-to-include-adjacent-parcel-for-winery-tasting-room-and-event-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124030-e38bfe327779ab0e7c9785879f47949b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187338&Signature=cgJFhw8mytC9hDmmrU-XgfoP6CYKzneux56BBmOmQGQd7kMWrByivYukjK3UEQ8cKHOJtU3a5yOXpg2bOBTGpluR7WiCbyXFRi7f6fYm6C51vEOMfVD6WBHmSfC6IvZHXvNiG2jEC6rw7fTIu02hZaWsCXSl8egSD0lkW2DquT3bkZExzL-FKG9dYngI~kIRRxxrBwYkA~ZIQ~OkIycmvBe4o0I1V6Fll54DrJ20eHCOYYsE~AVEgpzTNMK7L4eNX7clmx66E1UKeHJG-XgaaYSI4nZOvLX9mt1xyqc7cDzD6hrimJtdysGZ3qUuocuafiGNhILvwRjreHhHGhLing__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount City Council on March 18 adopted a resolution repealing and replacing the existing Omni Orchards planned unit development (PUD) agreement so the winery may expand onto the adjacent parcel north of its current site on Biscayne Avenue.

What the amendment does: The amended PUD adds the neighboring parcel to allow a new building for wine production, a tasting room and an event space. Planning staff said the planning commission approved the site and building plan in February and recommended the PUD expansion to create a cohesive exterior appearance and site layout. The applicants plan corrugated metal paneling with limited stone or brick wainscoting consistent with the existing agricultural aesthetic, and landscaping that includes vineyards and orchard trees.

Project details and timeline: Applicants Zach Ward and Justin Walsh, co‑founders of Omni, told council they expect wine production to be operational by the October harvest and that they will begin booking events for 2026; they do not plan to take event reservations this year. Staff noted a dwelling and an existing metal pole barn on the subject parcel will be demolished; the fire department may use the dwelling for training exercises prior to removal. The site plan shows access from the existing driveway, on‑site parking adjacent to the new building and additional overflow parking on the existing Omni site.

Council action: Councilmember Freske moved and Councilmember Tyson seconded a resolution to repeal and replace the Omni Orchards PUD to encompass 15675 Biscayne Avenue and 15701 Biscayne Avenue. The motion carried 4–0.

Ending: With the PUD amended and site controls approved by the planning commission, applicants may move forward with permitting and construction as prescribed by city processes.","The Rosemount City Council repealed and replaced the Omni Orchards Planned Unit Development agreement to include the parcel north of the winery, enabling construction of a wine‑production building, tasting room and an event space with up to about 252 capacity; council vote was 4–0.",{"_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},6124034,"Rosemount accepts anonymous community donations for police wellness and K‑9 program; safety camp grants funded",441,2399000,2840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941&start=2399&end=2840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941/thumbnail_2399000.jpg","/articles/6124034/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Rosemount-accepts-anonymous-community-donations-for-police-wellness-and-K9-program-safety-camp-grants-funded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124034-e0c5e5286db1176c2ef86a42795308ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187338&Signature=VYdE-rDVh~KcmkIRcBfWJADjPjQQ~UxcWfnt5blFXL2I3UiuzV7C-vBztcwKVo8WVHwYJhxgbPXbR21R6ECOj4beoN~UhxGgvb80izww5hrgF3M78XTqtVHb8~Hfw5NZE75QuX0ZVd0B0qu98vPqLr1IIBQocLTs5Gk~NfzQcgnz5An7~HuO6x6ZQ7yTNhKC7BPdCHPTy1zGhrIzkpsELO7h9tw6ELfF2ZpNySmj3lgy9jF1tfFnlCLl8DslX7X7JU4F~MwY50o7dQ0fjX1UqSK4iqRwePjemLLIw2XlX80y04-Ppz1yPpYzT7C8Qbd5cmgQ3p3~B3WqAvU58TH6iA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount City Council on March 18 accepted multiple community donations to support police programming and the annual Safety Camp.

Police donations: The council voted to accept two community donations—one, an unnamed Vietnam veteran requested anonymity and directed funds to officer wellness after a scam recovery; another donor pledged $10,000 to support the city’s first canine (K‑9) program. Police staff described the donors as long‑time local residents who asked to remain anonymous; the city accepted both donations. Police staff also reported a related criminal investigation in which Detective Casey Murphy helped recover about $13,000 of roughly $24,000 that a resident lost to a scam.

Safety Camp sponsorships: The council also accepted donations for the city’s Safety Camp program. Staff described a $500 donation from Minnesota Energy Resources and a separate corporate donation from First State Bank of Rosemount that appeared with inconsistent amounts in the transcript; staff characterized both as recurring supporters of the camp. Safety Camp is an all‑day program on Friday, June 13 for children in grades 2 through 5; the fee is $15 per child and the program is capped at about 100 participants. Activities include junior SWAT demonstrations, bike safety, fire safety demonstrations, ambulance displays and lunch and a T‑shirt for participants.

Why this matters: The donations fund officer wellness programming, the startup of a city canine program and reduce the registration cost of a long‑running youth safety program that serves about 100 children annually.

Council action: Councilmember Tyson moved and a second was recorded to accept the officer wellness and K‑9 donations; the motion carried 4–0. The council separately moved to accept and expend the corporate donations for Safety Camp; that motion also passed 4–0.

Ending: Police and parks staff thanked donors and called the community generosity notable; the city will receive and deposit pledged funds and proceed with planned K‑9 trainer engagement and Safety Camp preparations.","Council accepted anonymous donations to support police officer wellness and the city's first K‑9 program and approved sponsorship funds for the annual Safety Camp; motions passed without opposition.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124039,"Rosemount council adopts proclamation, mayor to sign mayors' Monarch pledge",290,1910000,2200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941&start=1910&end=2200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941/thumbnail_1910000.jpg","/articles/6124039/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Rosemount-council-adopts-proclamation-mayor-to-sign-mayors-Monarch-pledge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124039-852dd56b348d4b2004239fb997d34be6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187338&Signature=U9yS1FVzR54x01sYskE4SzzoOVMvGIFQy3IE0xP6~DebwJFxhfzqbpDvvqx5adw6FE7T7S8t2XhaQjWMQqE4cc~SjCu8bGsS-4WXqW5VWkSHb5RTRTG2XWsY21nylGOiJ-WAoYu7kgsemBeJ-VI5eP80mMA6dPvXC0Erqe8W8HOO0ZDiSyl0m45BjSqV6~OlWXAhgX6aYZHE5V9CghZAkdNGwXANoZZl59XCMf1yh2QxiOgXFFTPYRcoztsEudPpfBvxZFWSaphTOuLSuEne76eMmpkwuU5sb~KTEC3YDrHNdmHGZ~NOJXENGXGBN-diT2i0vdHp07YoyYQd08fg0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount City Council on March 18 unanimously adopted a proclamation supporting restoration of monarch butterfly habitat and authorized Mayor Jeffrey D. Weisensel to submit the online Mayors' Monarch Pledge.

Why it matters: The pledge and accompanying work plan encourage municipalities to create pollinator habitat on public land, adjust landscaping policy where feasible and engage communities in education and native‑plant initiatives. Staff said many of the activities in the pledge’s work plan align with work the city already performs.

City staff member Schultz told the council the proclamation is paired with a staff work plan and annual reporting: “Many of the activities in the work plan we're already doing, and we're well on our way to meeting a majority of these things,” Schultz said. Staff cited existing pollinator demonstration areas at Talamore Park, Greystone Park and the U More ball fields and recommended the mayor take the online pledge.

Council action: Councilmember Tyson moved and Councilmember Freske seconded the motion to adopt the proclamation and authorize the mayor to submit the pledge. The motion carried 4–0.

What the proclamation says: The document, dated March 2025 and signed by Mayor Jeffrey D. Weisensel, notes steep declines in both Western and Eastern monarch populations and states that municipalities can help by providing habitat in parks, medians, community gardens, schools and municipal properties, and by running community workshops and native‑plant giveaways.

Ending: Staff said the city will return with an annual update on pledge activities and outreach to community gardening groups to expand milkweed plantings and educational programs.","The Rosemount City Council adopted a proclamation supporting monarch butterfly habitat restoration and authorized the mayor to submit an online Mayors' Monarch Pledge; council vote was 4–0.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124044,"Dakota County commissioners give Rosemount update on roads, libraries, housing and public health",1732,174000,1906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941&start=174&end=1906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686737-c14e7ea9d1abe2820726df04ae1cb941/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6124044/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Dakota-County-commissioners-give-Rosemount-update-on-roads-libraries-housing-and-public-health","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124044-7894eb96a876682194016a9a60f2850e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187338&Signature=iaskB0dds2TLjC2BjGJO~u~6-MIoR221X0EMaYn5sBh8pOeVKQXVdSiGtSBUiCUjlcVMHzewTP~PGbefwZBWEyVKgQuXFaINZ6Erju633cVi62eVbMSVi3Ex~bt2e4mxo66tqoHSZp5h1x81SzmHTkVxVlGTwYugnY~uF-YWk-MuHO9C27-WItdAi869WFFKe-JP2jO9hNYwPcX7xseT9aS64Nze~JQt5d~s4i6GnDBkuOxV0ozk8CM0SnOsZqBkckVrx0sEEk02jSMbfBZfJtTr5hyhZwa3WrbKS2kEHua5n-mSSshFhkLpWxl3db9hgl~0gwcAgVgUebwGACvZSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Droste and Commissioner Mary Hayman Rowland, Dakota County commissioners, briefed the Rosemount City Council on March 18 on county projects affecting Rosemount, citing road studies and construction timelines, library service changes, housing developments and new mental-health facilities.

The county update highlighted multiple near-term and multi-year transportation projects that will affect traffic in and around Rosemount, including an engineering study of County Road 42 from Business Parkway to Auburn, a multi-year construction on Seventeenth Street near the northern border and a Highway 3 corridor study from I‑494 to County Road 42. “We initiated a contract...to look at all four intersections,” Commissioner Droste said of the County Road 42 study, which the county expects to follow with open houses this summer and construction timing that could stretch into 2027 for certain signal and right‑of‑way work.

Why this matters: Several projects will alter local traffic patterns while schools and new housing come online. Droste told the council that interim measures such as temporary barriers and lights are being used while longer engineering and right‑of‑way processes play out, and that signalization and intersection realignments can take about three years when right‑of‑way is required.

Key details from the presentation: County libraries have expanded self‑service hours for registered customers; the county opened a crisis and recovery center and a 16‑bed residential facility operated by the Guild, Inc.; a new jail integrative health unit was launched to address inmates’ crisis needs; the county has completed about 57 miles of a planned 200‑mile Greenway network and installed turbines that, once the Xcel substation is completed, are expected to generate power for about 8,000 homes and produce around $1,000,000 in revenue. Commissioner Hayman Rowland said the county is also pursuing additional recycling capacity in the southern part of the county and continuing partnerships with townships and school districts.

Housing and community services: Droste highlighted Nichols Point, a 24‑unit senior affordable housing project near the outlet mall with a veteran preference; he said the project drew more than 600 applications and is fully occupied. The county also reported workforce housing groundbreakings in Farmington and indicated further senior housing planning.

On public safety and traffic safety: Commissioners described an ongoing county analysis of top crash intersections (a prioritized list of 12 intersections) and said severity and crash rates drive annual prioritization. Droste said Biscayne was among the problem spots being addressed. The commissioners also summarized county partnership reviews—including 9‑1‑1 and other shared services—and said outreach to cities about partnership changes is expected in coming months.

Council reaction and next steps: Council members asked about leadership and timing for a railroad flyover study and pavement of Akron Avenue; commissioners said many projects are multi‑partner efforts and urged continued local engagement. The county indicated it will return with updates and suggested possibly quarterly visits.

Ending: Commissioners encouraged residents to sign up for county e‑news and participate in upcoming surveys; the county plans public open houses on several projects this summer and will provide more details as studies progress.","Dakota County Commissioners Droste and Mary Hayman Rowland briefed the Rosemount City Council on county projects including road studies and construction schedules, library self-service hours, new crisis and jail care facilities, greenway expansion and renewable energy installations.","actionData","errors"]

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