Join us on November 20th for a groundbreaking ceremony of our very own Indoor Multipurpose Turf Facility (Fieldhouse). This state-of-the-art destination, powered by the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST), will offer something for everyone. From a one hundred yard NFHS soccer field accommodating various sports, batting cages, and a spacious entrance, to a walking track, indoor playground and more, we can hardly wait to welcome you! Join us near the grounds of the Rogers Activity Center, 21080 141st Ave N. at 4:30 PM. See you there!

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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, D/B/A XCEL ENERGY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF ROGERS, MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES, INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, LINES, FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE CITY, ITS INHABITANTS, AND OTHERS, AND TO USE THE PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Rogers will meet on November 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm at 21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers, Minnesota, to consider the adoption of Ordinance 2024-21 which supersedes and repeals Ordinance 2004-14 which grants the franchise to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, establishes terms for location and relocation of electric facilities, tree trimming, indemnification of the city and maintains the right to charge a franchise fee. This ordinance shall have full force and effect upon its passage and publication. 

The full text of the Ordinance may be reviewed at City Hall, located at 22350 South Diamond Lake Road, Rogers, MN 55374. The Summary Ordinance can also be viewed online at our website http://cityofrogers.org.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, D/B/A XCEL ENERGY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF ROGERS, MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES, INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, LINES, FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE CITY, ITS INHABITANTS, AND OTHERS, AND TO USE THE PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF

The City Council of the City of Rogers hereby ordains the adoption of Ordinance 2024-0X, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance Superseding and Repealing Ordinance 2004-14.  The ordinance grants the franchise to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, establishes terms for location and relocation of electric facilities, tree trimming, indemnification of the city and maintains the right to charge a franchise fee. This ordinance shall have full force and effect upon its passage and publication. 

The full text of the Ordinance may be reviewed at City Hall, located at 22350 South Diamond Lake Road, Rogers, MN 55374. The Summary Ordinance can also be viewed online at our website http://cityofrogers.org.

Dated:  November 26, 2024

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the request to vacate a portion of easement and road right-of-way which exists in and around the property at 14000 Veit Place.

 The vacation process is a condition of the Veit Headquarters preliminary and final plat. Said plat will combine multiple existing parcels at this location and fix pre-existing boundary and easement issues.

 All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing at which time you will be given the opportunity to express comments on the project.

 Written testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing.  Written comments may be submitted to Rogers City Hall, 22350 South Diamond Lake Road, or emailed to the Community Development Director.  Specific questions and comments can be directed to Brett Angell, Community Development Director at (763) 428-0915 or bangell@rogersmn.gov.

 At this time, the meeting will be held in person at the Rogers Community Room, located at 21201 Memorial Drive, with public viewing available online via Zoom. A Zoom link for the meeting will be posted on our website.

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Notice is hereby given that on November 6th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the City Zoning Code to establish Cannabis related uses and standards in the City of Rogers as outlined in the proposed Ordinance 2024-06. The proposed ordinance sets requirements related to cannabis business locations, numbers, and general licensing procedures.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing at which time you will be given the opportunity to express comments on the ordinance.

Written testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing.  Written comments must be received by November 5th, 2024 to Rogers City Hall, 22350 South Diamond Lake Road.  Specific questions can be directed to Brett Angell, Community Development Director at (763) 428-0915 or bangell@rogersmn.gov.

At this time, the meeting will be held in person at the Rogers Community Room, located at 21201 Memorial Drive, with public viewing available online via Zoom. A Zoom link for the meeting will be posted on our website at https://www.rogersmn.gov/.

The City of Rogers has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at the City of Rogers Public Works at 763.428.8580.  A link to the Rogers inventory is also available here.

To complete the service line inventory our system the city thoroughly reviewed building inspection records, private development record drawings, public improvement record drawings, historic construction materials specifications and visual inspections as needed.

As of 10/1/2024, our inventory of 4,107 service lines contains no lead and no galvanized services requiring replacement, 3 of unknown material, and 4,104 non-lead service lines.  Notices have been sent to the 3 unknown service line material owners and further inspections will be made to determine the type of unknown material.

Notice is hereby given that on October 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the issuance of a loan of up to $450,000 to Craft & Crew Hospitality, Inc. to assist with the rehabilitation and improvements to the property located at 21400 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374.

The loan will be a business subsidy under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.955 (the “Business Subsidy Law”) except to the extent an exception for redevelopment. After the public hearing. A summary of the proposed terms of the business subsidy is available for inspection at the office of the City’s Community Development Director in City Hall during regular business hours. Any person with a residency in the City or who is the owner of taxable property in the City may file a written complaint with the City if the City fails to comply with the Business Subsidy Law. No action may be filed against the City for the failure to comply unless a written complaint is filed.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing at which time you will be given the opportunity to express comments on the application. Written comments will also be accepted at the public hearing and should be submitted by October 21st, 2024 to Rogers City Hall, 22350 South Diamond Lake Road. Specific questions can be directed to Brett Angell, Community Development Director at (763) 428-0915 or bangell@rogersmn.gov.

The City of Rogers makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability and to meet the needs of non-English speaking residents that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing an accommodation must notify Rogers City Hall at (763) 428-2253 by no later than October 21st to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements.

The City of Rogers is currently seeking residents interested in joining the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission plays a pivotal role for the city in making recommendations to the City Council on planning and zoning issues, land use, ordinance amendments, and community development.

Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Applications can be completed online via the following link: www.rogersmn.gov/commission-application

If you have questions related to the role on the Commission or would like to learn more, please contact Brett Angell, Community Development Director, at (763)428-2253 or community-development@rogersmn.gov.