January 12, 2026 City Council Meeting

The January 12, 2026 City Council meeting of Roseville, Minnesota, focused heavily on community concerns regarding immigration enforcement activities by ICE within the city. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments urging the council to adopt a stronger separation ordinance to restrict ICE's use of city resources, parks, and facilities, and to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Council members discussed the need to review and potentially update the existing 2017 separation ordinance, with staff directed to draft ordinance language incorporating community input and legal considerations. Additionally, the council considered a time-sensitive procurement matter involving the approval of a contract with Axon for a new records management system (RMS) for the police department. The proposed 10-year contract, valued at over $5 million, would allow Roseville to join St. Paul's RMS project, offering improved technology integration and operational efficiencies. Public comments on the Axon contract raised concerns about data privacy, contract length, and costs, prompting council discussion on data policies and contract terms. The council agreed to expedite review of the separation ordinance draft and proceed with consideration of the Axon contract, balancing community safety priorities with technological modernization needs.