Preliminary Budget, Levy Adopted

The City Council has approved a $62.9 million preliminary budget for 2021. The preliminary budget calls for the city to hold the line on spending and increases Roseville’s budget just over 1% compared to 2020.

The preliminary budget continues to fund all existing city programs and services and covers inflationary costs for staff and equipment plus the addition of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager and additional public safety personnel.

The outcome of the...

Roseville Police Officers Honored

Congratulations to Police Officer Kevin Johnson and Police Sergeant Jeff Lopez. Officer Johnson and Sergeant Lopez recently were honored by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association with the Lifesaver Award.

Officer Johnson and Sergeant Lopez, along with police officers from Red Wing and Hill City, were selected from law enforcement officers from across the state to receive the award. The Lifesaver Award is presented to law enforcement officers whose actions ...

City Council Candidate Forum

Where do the candidates for Roseville City Council offices stand on the issues? Find out when the Roseville Area League of Women Voters hosts the 2020 candidate forum on Thursday, September 24 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The candidate forum will be aired on Cable Channel 15 and HD 859. A webstream of the forum will also be available at www.ctvnorthsuburbs.org/live-tv/channel-15 (Chrome browser works best).  

Residents are encouraged to submit candidate questions t...

Rice & Larpenteur Tour

Get out and explore the Rice & Larpenteur neighborhood. Join us for fun, food and more during the Rice & Larpenteur Tour on Saturday, September 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Pick up a free event guide at the event hub in the MyThrift Store Parking Lot (SW Corner of the Rice & Larpenteur intersection).

Enjoy giveaways, music, public art, free samples from local restaurants, crafts and more before checking out the area&r...

Fire Introduces Automated CPR Device

The Roseville Fire Department will soon add a new tool to help anyone in cardiac arrest and in need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The LUCAS 3 is an automated CPR machine that will help improve survival rates.

Firefighters will be able perform other lifesaving measures such as clearing airways, administering IV or medication and collecting vital patient health information, as the LUCAS 3 automatically provides chest compressions to the person whose heart has st...

MAC Begins Work

Earlier this summer, the Roseville Police Department put out a call for residents interested in serving on a Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC). More than 50 residents applied to serve on the committee.

Based on experience in several neighboring communities, the Police Department the MAC was establish to help strengthen community outreach and foster honest, ongoing and focused conversations between members of the community, police officers and other city...

The Future of Highway 36

Washington County Public Works, in partnership with Ramsey County, Hennepin County, MnDOT and the Met Council, is leading a transit feasibility study of Highway 36 and is interested in hearing from Roseville residents.

The study will last approximately one year. Throughout the survey period, residents and businesses of communities along the corridor will have a chance to help establish a common vision and develop priorities for the highway’s future, and identi...

City Seeks Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

The City of Roseville is seeking responses from qualified consultants to a Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the city's efforts to embed a racial equity lens within the day-to-day work of city business.

The consultant(s) will be asked to provide immediate, on-going and long-term actions the city can take. 

Racial inequities in access and opportunity are deep and pervasive for communities of color. The City of Roseville recognizes that the governm...

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting for the 2020 general election begins on Friday, September 18. To minimize direct contact with others, Ramsey County is encouraging voters to vote by mail.

 All Minnesota voters are eligible to vote by mail. It is easy to do, as long as you plan ahead. Voters can apply for an absentee ballot online at mnvotes.org or call 651-266-2171 to have an application sent to you.

Once a signed application is re...

Fall Break Camp

Kids, want to try something new during Fall Break? Join us at Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) October 15-16 for Mixture Madness Camp, especially for kids in grades 1 to 6. Get your hands sticky and stuck.

Try out recipes for slime, Oobleck, playdough, beading clay and other gooey delights, and bring home samples and recipes for each mixture. In between all the mixture madness, we’ll hike the nature center trails.

Morning only or full day camps are...

Fall Golfing

Autumn golfing is the best – not too hot, not too crowded and a price that can’t be beat. Visit Cedarholm Golf Course for fall golfing fun. Cedarholm is a par-3, nine-hole course located at 2323 North Hamline Ave.

Weather permitting, the course will remain open into November, and will follow COVID-related guidelines to ensure the health of all. 

Call 651-633-TEES (8337) to reserve your tee time. Get additional offers and information at www.cityofroseville.c...

COVID-19 Financial Assistance

The City of Roseville has received $2.7 million in Federal CARES Act funds to cover eligible COVID-19 expenses. The City Council has set aside $1.5 million to assist residents and businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Funds will be used for housing assistance for Roseville residents impacted by COVID, financial assistance for Roseville businesses, and COVID-related expenses incurred by the city. Money must be dispersed by November 15 or it will be returned to the feder...

Civic Campus Master Plan

Have your say on the future of Roseville’s civic campus. The City of Roseville is developing a master plan to provide a strategy for the city’s civic campus and is seeking feedback from residents.

Development of the master plan will guide future development and investment in Roseville’s civic campus, as needs for services have grown steadily over the past decade.

The master planning effort features an assessment and recommendation of space...

Register to Vote

The City of Roseville encourages anyone who has not registered to vote to do so by October 13. Voting is much quicker if you pre-register rather than registering at your polling place on election day, November 3.

Registering is easy. Complete a voter registration application online at mnvotes.org or call 651-266-2171 and an application will be mailed to you. Online registration options are available in English, Amharic, Chinese, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Oromo, Russian, ...

Roseville’s Night to Unite Cancelled

The City of Roseville has decided that it will not participate in Night to Unite events rescheduled for early October due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Night to Unite 2020 was originally scheduled for August 4.

Night to Unite is a great way for neighbors to get to know each other and share safety tips; however, with the ongoing pandemic, the city felt it was safer if police officers or firefighters do not attend this year’s neighborhood gatherings.

If y...

Be Responsible with Backyard Fires

The City of Roseville and Ramsey County are partnering with Clean Air Minnesota Environmental Initiative to offer information about ways to reduce air pollution, particularly when it comes to backyard fires.

• Recreational fires may only be used for cooking or entertainment.
• Fires cannot be more than three feet in diameter.
• Fires cannot last more than four hours.
• Fire must be at least 25 feet from any structure (house, shed, garage).
• Only charcoal or logs at least ...

Kid Learning Opportunities at HANC

This school year is like no other, and the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) is offering quality programs that also accommodate current Distance Learning schedules in Roseville schools.

Wednesdays at HANCHANC is offering a nature-themed day camp on Wednesdays for kindergarten through fifth graders to enrich their “asynchronous” learning days. Campers will spend mornings participating in fun nature-related education pr...

Check out Roseville’s Skate Park

Skateboarders, bikers and inline skaters, check out Roseville’s Skate Park for some autumn fun. The Park will remain open until October 4, weather permitting. Autumn hours begin September 8.

Inline skating and the skate park will be open daily from noon until sunset. Entry to the skate park is free. The city follows health guidelines established by the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health to keep guests a...

Governor Issues Statewide Face Covering Order

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-81 on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 requiring people in Minnesota to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses beginning Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Governor’s Executive Order 20-81Governor’s Face Covering RequirementsGovernor’s Face Covering FAQ

For more information about face coverings and the Governor’s Executive Order, please see the Frequently Asked Question...

COVID-19 Help for Businesses

The City of Roseville has compiled the following information for businesses to help answer questions and assist those seeking help accessing services and resources, including recovery, tax relief, and loan options.

Coronavirus Survey for Roseville Businesses

Note: Please review our guidance on the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order 20-20 to determine if your business can remain open or must close. 

Governor Tim Walz has issued Executive Order 20-5...

COVID-19 Information and Resources

The City of Roseville has compiled the following information for residents and students to help answer questions and assist those seeking help accessing services and resources.

Ramsey County provides information and links to apply for emergency assistance for cash, SNAP, child care, health care and financial assistance. Information is available in English, Hmong, Spanish, Somali and Karen.

• https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/as...

Upcoming Meetings and Events

A list of upcoming meetings and events is included in the last News Update of the month. Meeting times and locations are subject to change. Contact the City of Roseville at 651-792-7001 if you have questions.

All August meetings will be conducted virtually through the Zoom webinar platform. Members of the public who wish to comment during virtual meetings will be asked to join the meeting through Zoom. To register to attend a meeting, visit www.cityofroseville...

COVID 19 Program and Facilities Updates

Parks and Recreation programs and facilities impacted by COVID-19.

Roseville Parks and Recreation is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our participants, staff and community as a whole. Below are modifications that are in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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