Roseville Council approves multiple hotel licenses, accepts $50,000 donation; Lunds & Byerlys liquor license approved

The Roseville City Council on Monday, March 24, approved a series of routine and public‑safety actions, accepted a private donation for a police rescue vehicle and acted on several hotel license applications.

Key council actions and outcomes

- Fair Housing Month proclamation: The council declared April 2025 Fair Housing Month in Roseville. The proclamation recognizes the Federal Fair Housing Act and the city’s commitment to inclusive housing choices. The motion was moved by Councilmember Strachan and seconded by Councilmember Bauer and passed unanimously.

- Granite Foundation donation: The council accepted a $50,000 donation from the Granite Foundation (led by Tim Madden and family) toward a public‑safety rescue vehicle. Police Chief Bridal Scheider and donors described prior foundation support for equipment and the need for a protective vehicle to evacuate victims from hot zones. The resolution to accept the donation was moved by Councilmember Schroeder, seconded by Councilmember Graf, and passed unanimously.

- Lunds & Byerly’s liquor license: Following the required public hearing, the council approved a liquor license for Lunds & Byerly’s at 1601 West County Road C. Anissa Gerstel, representing Lunds & Byerly’s, described plans for a community‑oriented bar and meeting…