December 1, 2025 City Council Meeting

The City of Roseville MN held a City Council meeting on December 1, 2025, which included a detailed budget and tax levy hearing for the 2026 fiscal year. The finance director presented the preliminary 2026 budget totaling $81.2 million, reflecting a $7.1 million increase and including inflationary costs, new police and firefighter positions, and various capital improvement projects. The council discussed three budget scenarios involving potential franchise fees and their impact on property taxes and utility rates. Public comments were invited, with concerns raised about the tax increase. The council also certified delinquent charges to be added to property tax bills and discussed guidance for the finance commission's work plan, emphasizing a focus on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and financial management. No final budget decisions were made, as the hearing was continued to the next meeting. Additionally, the council addressed an ordinance amendment related to dangerous animal hearing officers and previewed upcoming agenda items including a closed session on a property purchase related to the civic campus project.