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Tate told the council the Key Award is the highest distinction a 4‑H member can earn and credited the program with teaching responsibility, leadership and community service. He described beginning in a dairy project and later founding high school clubs for STEM communication and neuroscience; he also said 4‑H experiences led to research collaborations and opportunities in science and technology.

Tate said he will attend the University of Minnesota on a full scholarship and intends to study medicine with plans to pursue neurosurgery. He thanked his family, club leaders and the community for support and received applause from council members and attendees.

The council also used the moment to note the breadth of youth programming in the community: staff noted Dakota County's large 4‑H participation and the mayor read a proclamation recognizing June as Small Cities Month.

Tate's remarks were delivered as a presentation item; no council action was required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council recognized Dakota County 4‑H member Dylan Tate for earning the Key Award, the organization's highest youth distinction; Tate described how 4‑H shaped his leadership and future plans.","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},6216749,"Rosemount swears in Kevin Tapper as police sergeant; chief praises investigative work",632,203000,835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650464-0d3ab27a0f0969cb244c4e8fc995ae96&start=203&end=835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650464-0d3ab27a0f0969cb244c4e8fc995ae96/thumbnail_203000.jpg","/articles/6216749/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Rosemount-swears-in-Kevin-Tapper-as-police-sergeant-chief-praises-investigative-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216749-727ba47e5b4c157b04366a72e44755fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196099&Signature=eqhhk9zx0D5PZ3SSrEUXwa4dq8aMVDgcKPX8dxldLzai9np6xmTC7pqANid5XrDQJ0pJatRmSgvcZ~GSPmcHKOIsegMX2lj60ZSFrhsYJTjpzsSX7M3zTVYwmVw0-M5QEA80j7WdRFogEmEKDR~dnV0LRD9g9Yx4Goka54zv81tJ-bnuocnNSSHvw3PFbfNdI5uOoD4QLvmz8T3kbccPnpjnIXcA5zuPG-r4LibfvVN6FXSMSSF9XfXQVGqeXObykni5vWHVuVq3NBOn4VtGHIIWuveuVHIKKpyJkpuaEhhq7~WPrku8AisRPgToeOMt4He2T1Yms4wdUrdJPc0kOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rosemount Police Chief Dahlstrom administered remarks Tuesday as the council and community gathered to recognize the promotion of Kevin Tapper to police sergeant and to acknowledge the staff who led a recent public-safety facility grand opening.

Chief Dahlstrom described Tapper's career path in Rosemount and earlier service with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Tampa. According to Dahlstrom, Tapper worked patrol and served as a field training officer, joined the department's detective bureau and led investigations that included identity-theft and internet child-exploitation cases. Dahlstrom recounted an identity-theft investigation that tracked a suspect to Las Vegas and coordinated with Las Vegas Metro PD, resulting in arrests and extradition actions.

Dahlstrom also cited Tapper's roles as president of the patrol union, firearms and use-of-force instructor and alcohol-and-tobacco compliance officer. \"He's been known for his work with ICAC,\" Dahlstrom said, using the department's acronym for internet crimes against children cases, and he praised Tapper's thorough documentation and commitment to follow-through. Dahlstrom said the department relies on sergeants in a small police organization and called Tapper a \"trusted leader.\"

Chief Dahlstrom and the mayor led recognition of the police and public works staff who planned and ran the department training facility grand opening, which Dahlstrom described as a significant community event. After remarks, the oath of office was administered and Tapper received congratulatory remarks from council members and staff.

No formal council vote was required for the promotion, which was presented as a ceremonial oath at the meeting. The council also invited the public to a reception with cake and refreshments at the new training site following the meeting.","Police Chief Dahlstrom and city leaders recognized Kevin Tapper's promotion to sergeant at a ceremonial oath of office, highlighting his investigative work, field training duties and community involvement.",{"_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},6216754,"Rosemount moves forward on purchase, plans demolition of former SuperAmerica at 14515 Dodd Blvd.",404,1714000,2118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650464-0d3ab27a0f0969cb244c4e8fc995ae96&start=1714&end=2118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650464-0d3ab27a0f0969cb244c4e8fc995ae96/thumbnail_1714000.jpg","/articles/6216754/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Rosemount-moves-forward-on-purchase-plans-demolition-of-former-SuperAmerica-at-14515-Dodd-Blvd","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216754-548d6c9ff1c2c00173f88d384aded754/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196099&Signature=IQTO5l9FsYUIx7aAeYOj6P74eFbLSVAZANrRZcm8ikyHDkyrLc4YNPR6GSJgy8MZ7mCUhDMJgrO7-fshOyU51oKL93rzTXi7a-nuHquYLOc7d8hXP2eMDUVB~~OUSdSUi5awIKFYDPtQHh1tjALJY01sc3S~FpAQzS5iSkWx2wEzNfRUdf2a81AjZm2NsvCE-rEY3LcZJobfC1nGgOEH2iFlXzwOano3jhSLcJnKGCqbIVVDziVWcGRHfoI~peg6YJIpzX-slb-ii8q5VN1UJCcNqAS87qxaI-9820Y2BRto0LIf7I3D7gCRRujocfTswWpcITCxplJEOMqiMEkx3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rosemount is one step closer to owning and clearing the former SuperAmerica gas station at 14515 Dodd Boulevard after the City Council approved an interfund loan as part of the meeting's consent agenda Tuesday.

The consent agenda, approved 5-0, included an interfund loan to purchase the property (listed in the packet as 14515 Dodd Boulevard, formerly the Speedway/SuperAmerica site). City staff member Martin told council that staff completed a site walk-through and described the interior as consistent with an abandoned gas station; he said nothing currently prevents closing and that demolition is anticipated in the near term.

During staff updates, Martin said the city expects to have the site demolished in time for the community's Levendale/Leprechaun Days event, which falls about a month and a half after the meeting. He characterized the work as removing a blighted parcel from the community and said staff was preparing for demolition and site cleanup if the purchase closes as expected.

The consent agenda motion to approve items 6a through 6g was moved and seconded during the meeting and carried on a roll call. The consent agenda included other routine items such as the bills listing, minutes, a performance measure program required by the state, a cost-share agreement with Dakota County on voting equipment, liquor license renewals, and an $11,200 donation to the fire department.

City staff said demolition scheduling, vendor selection for demolition and environmental remediation (if needed) will be handled after closing; staff did not offer detailed contractor names or a final demolition cost estimate at the meeting.

The council did not take separate action beyond the consent vote on the property purchase. Staff indicated the next steps are executing closing documents, beginning demotion preparation and clearing the site before the community event.","An interfund loan and consent approval bring the city closer to owning and demolishing the former SuperAmerica gas station at 14515 Dodd Boulevard; staff expects demolition before the city's Levendale/Leprechaun Days event.",{"_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},6216759,"Rosemount approves $80,000 playground purchase for Delaira Park",264,1754000,2018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650464-0d3ab27a0f0969cb244c4e8fc995ae96&start=1754&end=2018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650464-0d3ab27a0f0969cb244c4e8fc995ae96/thumbnail_1754000.jpg","/articles/6216759/Rosemount-City/Dakota-County/Minnesota/Rosemount-approves-80000-playground-purchase-for-Delaira-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216759-0c1b4e93a71feee9281ae147cc4201fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196099&Signature=Irco6-~dVz9fFRoMIisERhBgthC9yyD-m1wVShqZjzEktc94DkNHoRuq62s01f9U0zYeUFx4KysACzxFFSCdeRoaH37yLiHE06RMk8O6F3SCfhR2siCSHwjFR~ATIyG9bhOYsshGNZeUKBGhES7ol-Lc3~ZknHoyv~lh83gV8Pzx-ctDlnpQwYxfyyVoLOC8sAwb3Axr~ia9we6PUt48GTy~pOhcYbGG5N-JyXLsJqURUoJXk0vSApannWeSeuIurXcHCYWHzL4hxvs3f5mTTe25wWdE6BmaEL~oNvuClPnYOXyTFn2z717WhsWEbX0TUKRMJham1OpsRg~vFtwtAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosemount City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase new playground equipment for Delaira Park from Northland Recreation/Little Tikes, city staff said.

Councilmembers approved the purchase after staff and advisory commissions reviewed six vendor proposals and recommended a Little Tikes design that fits an $80,000 equipment cap set by the city. Parks and Recreation Director Schultz told the council the existing equipment, installed in February 2001, has reached the typical lifecycle for playground hardware and needs replacement.

In presenting the item, Schultz said the city issued a request for proposals to Twin Cities playground firms with direction on age categories and site features. The youth commission and the parks and natural resources commission ranked the Little Tikes proposal highest, and the neighborhood had an open house to review designs and provide feedback. Staff recommended purchase from Northland Recreation/Little Tikes based on those reviews.

Councilmember Freske moved to approve the purchase; Councilmember Esler seconded. The motion carried 5-0 with Wiesenfeld, Tyson, Kresge, Esler and Temple voting aye.

If the schedule holds, staff said the city will remove the old playground in early September when school resumes and install the new equipment in early October. The city plans to work with organizations that remove and refurbish used play structures at no cost; one vendor identified in the staff presentation was Kids Around the World, which refurbishes and ships reused equipment internationally.

The council packet included six proposals and notes from the neighborhood open house. Staff said the selected vendor previously installed playground equipment at Camfield Park and performed well there.

The approved purchase covers only equipment; site work, surfacing and installation logistics were discussed as part of the packet and will be managed by city staff and the vendor. The council did not change the $80,000 equipment cap.

Council members asked no substantive questions at the meeting and moved the item to a vote after the staff presentation.

The new playground is expected to be ready for community use in the fall; staff will post scheduling and closure details in advance of removal and installation.","The Rosemount City Council voted 5-0 to buy playground equipment from Northland Recreation/Little Tikes for Delaira Park, following reviews by the city's youth and parks commissions and neighborhood input.","actionData","errors"]

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