Peter Lindstrom, Roseville’s representative on the Metropolitan Council, briefed the City Council Monday on regional responsibilities and programs that affect the city, focusing on wastewater treatment, transit changes and planning under Imagine 2050.

Lindstrom said Roseville channels about 1,000,000,000 gallons a year of wastewater into the Metro treatment system — roughly 1.1% of the entire flow — and praised the city’s work reducing inflow and infiltration. He noted the Metro plant south of downtown St. Paul treats wastewater for the region and quantified wholesale charges the Met Council imposes on member cities.

On transit, Lindstrom described Network Now shifts and Metro Micro microtransit, noting Roseville is an early microtransit zone. He said several fixed routes have seen added frequency and weekend service and previewed the G Line bus rapid transit project (construction expected late 2026/2027) as another regional investment that will serve Roseville.

Merritt Clapp Smith, Met Council local planning assistance, outlined comprehensive‑plan update requirements tied to Imagine 2050, including new natural‑systems and greenhouse‑gas planning requirements adopted by the Minnesota legislature; Roseville’s statutorily required update is due Dec. 2028. Clapp Smith said the Met Council provides online tools and templates to help cities meet minimum plan content and forecast growth; the system statement identified about 1,500 new households in Roseville by 2050, which could come through infill or redevelopment.

Council members asked about chloride and other water‑quality challenges, microtransit economics and the cost per ride, and grants and testing programs for private lateral repairs and water-efficiency rebates. Lindstrom and Met Council staff offered to provide additional cost and program detail to staff and council upon request.

What’s next: Councilors and Met Council staff agreed to keep communications open during Roseville’s comprehensive-plan update process and to coordinate on grants and implementation tools.