May 12 | Rogers City Council Meeting

The City of Rogers, MN held a council meeting on May 12, 2026, which included a public hearing related to the financing package for the Rogers Activity Center (TRIA rink) expansion. The hearing focused on identifying qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit users for the facility, specifically the Rogers Youth Hockey Association, as part of a bond financing process. No formal action was required during the hearing. The council also reviewed and approved a variance request and site plan for a new multi-tenant commercial retail center on a city-owned lot adjacent to Maintenance Restaurant. The project involves a 9,100 square foot building with quick service restaurants, retail tenants, and a drive-thru, along with a variance to reduce parking setbacks from 20 feet to 10 feet. The planning commission had recommended approval, and the council discussed pedestrian access and potential trail connections, deciding to further investigate pedestrian connectivity without making it a condition of approval. The council approved the site plan and variance request, with a note to explore pedestrian access improvements in future planning efforts.