July 20, 2026 EDA and City Council Meeting

The City of Roseville Economic Development Authority (EDA) and City Council held a joint meeting on July 20, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included updates on the emergency rental assistance program administered by Neighborhood House, with $24,000 distributed to assist eight households, and strategic planning for spending the city's Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) sales tax funds. The EDA reviewed five proposed housing-related programs, prioritizing support for seniors and persons with disabilities, rehabilitation of manufactured homes, and down payment assistance for rental housing. The 2027 EDA preliminary budget and tax levy were presented, showing a 47% levy increase to $389,347, primarily due to inflationary costs and increased legal service needs. The council also approved multiple procurement actions, including professional services agreements with Brown Intertech ($26,000) for fuel tank removal planning and Bolton and Menk ($71,800) for lift station design and construction management. Additionally, the council approved a $300,000 grant request for police department social worker funding and discussed discontinuing the $40,000 annual Rice Street Larp Alliance membership. The meeting included approval of the Leaf Center operational plan with seasonal staffing and hours, and a motion to continue participation in the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities coalition at a cost of approximately $1,200 annually. Several capital improvement projects and vehicle purchases were also approved as part of the consent agenda. Overall, the meeting emphasized housing assistance programs, budget allocations, contract awards, and strategic planning for affordable housing and community services.