On the 13th day of May, 2025, the Rogers City Council passed Ordinance No. 2025-05, An Ordinance of the City of Rogers, Minnesota Amending the Zoning Map for the City of Rogers; Rezoning the Subject Properties from Single-Family Residential (R2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Wood Lane Villas development. The ordinance approves deviations from the R2 district for Wood Lane Villas and establishes single-family lot performance standards specific to the 17-lot single-family subdivision proposed by Benzinger Properties, inc.

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

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, and was signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk dated this 13th day of May, 2025

The City of Rogers hereby ordains:

SECTION 1. Chapter 34 Solid Waste is hereby amended by adding a new Article I, Sections 34-10 through 34-11 as follows:

Article 34-I ORGANICS RECYCLING

Sec. 34-10   Definitions

Source separate organics shall have the meaning set forth in Minnesota Statutes and shall include food waste and other compostable organic materials that are source separated for recovery. The term “organics” does not include yard waste for the purposes of this Article.

Sec. 34-11   Mandatory Hauling of Source Separated Organics

Every waste hauler operating within the City of Rogers providing commercial or residential service shall be required to offer source separated organics (SSO) recycling collection service in which the hauler will collect and haul away SSO to a permitted recycling or composting site, or transfer site, in accordance with Hennepin County Ordinance 13. Hauler shall be responsible for any billing and reporting requirements, as defined by local and state rules and requirements.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect following its passage and publication in accordance with state law.

Dated the 13th day of May, 2025.

Contact:

Judie Anderson, administrator

763-553-1144

judie@jass.biz

Diane Spector, consultant

763-252-6880

diane.spector@stantec.com

For Release:

May 8, 2025

Elm Creek Watershed Commission Seeking Input From the Public on Priorities for Lakes and Streams in Northwest Hennepin County

The cities in northwestern Hennepin County are home to many lakes, creeks, and wetlands that provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, and general enjoyment. The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission is updating its ten year plan to protect and improve those water resources. In the last ten years the Commission, cities, and partners such as Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County have improved water quality in Fish Lake in Maple Grove, stabilized and restored almost six miles of Elm Creek and Rush Creek, and taught over 22,000 fourth graders about the water cycle and water quality. The Watershed Commission wants the public’s input on priorities and proposed actions in its “Fourth Generation Plan.” A new public opinion  survey is available online, and drafts of the watershed plan are available for public review on the Commission’s website at www.elmcreekwatershed.org.

Projects coming up include carp and fish management on Fish and Rice Lakes, an alum treatment to improve water quality in Diamond Lake in Dayton, and continued restoration of eroding stretches of Rush Creek and South Fork Rush Creek in Maple Grove. One priority for the coming ten years includes managing the amount of road salt used in the watershed. Elm Creek was recently found to have high levels of chloride in the stream, which can impact fish. Another priority is understanding how changes in precipitation and continued development in the watershed might impact flooding potential 30-40 years from now. The Commission will continue to partner with Hennepin County to provide technical and financial assistance to the agricultural community in the watershed for voluntary actions to continue and enhance their stewardship of the land.

The Elm Creek watershed includes all or parts of Champlin, Dayton, Rogers, Maple Grove, Corcoran, Plymouth, and Medina. The public opinion survey, which is open to anyone who lives, works, or recreates in the watershed, and the management plan can be found on the Commission’s website at www.elmcreekwatershed.org. Public comments will be taken until about mid-summer 2025.

Notice is hereby given that on May 27th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the assignment and amendments of the Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) grant contract and loan agreement from MyPlas to GDB Circular.  The proposed amendment includes the restructuring of the terms of the agreements and updating of the job goals and compliance dates.

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 May 27, 2025 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 July 9th to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements.

CITY OF ROGERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION OF 133RD A VENUE RIGHT OF WAY 23100 EDISON COURT, 13255 ARTHUR STREET AND 13280 ARTHUR STREET

(PID: 22-120-23-12-0008, PID: 22-120-23-12-0009 AND 22-120-23-12-0002)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. by online/virtual meeting and in-person at 21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers, Minnesota, to consider the proposed vacation of 133rd Avenue Right Of Way

23100 Edison Court, 13255 Arthur Street and 13280 Arthur Street (PID: 22-120-23-12-0008, PIO: 22-120-23-12-0009 and 22-120-23-12-0002) as described herein.

The right of way to be vacated are legally described as follows:

That part of 133rd Avenue North located in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section

22, Township 120, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota as dedicated in the recorded plat

of ROGERS SUNSET ACRES, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies North of the north

line of Blocks 1 and 2 of said ROGERS SUNSET ACRES and which lies East of the northerly

extension of the east right of way line of Arthur Street and west of the northerly extension of

the west line of said Arthur Street as dedicated in said ROGERS SUNSET ACRES., Hennepin

County, Minnesota.

If you wish to attend or provide comment on this matter, please visit the City's website at www.rogersmn.gov/citycouncil for meeting information and Public Hearing participation instructions.

Respectfully,
Stacie Brown City Clerk

***Published in the Crow River News on May 1, 2025 and May 8, 2025

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE CONSIDERATION

Notice is hereby given that on March 13th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers City Council will consider the adopt of an ordnance amending the City Code Chapter 34 requiring all waste haulers to provide organics recycling in accordance with Hennepin County Ordinance 13 as outlined in the proposed Ordinance 2025-04. The proposed ordinance requires all waste haulers operating within the city to provide the option to residents of organics recycling.

Written comments must be received by May 13th, 2025 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

The City of Rogers Announces Naming Rights Partnership with TruStone Financial for Rogers Activity Center

Rogers, MN – The City of Rogers is proud to announce that the City Council has approved an agreement with TruStone Financial for exclusive naming rights of the Rogers Activity Center.

TruStone Financial, a trusted Minnesota institution for 86 years and now the second-largest credit union in the state, brings a strong legacy of community support to this exciting partnership. The city is thrilled to collaborate with TruStone to enhance this vital community hub.

“What an exciting opportunity to partner with the City of Rogers,” said Chase Dronen, AVP/Branch Manager of TruStone’s Rogers branch, “The expanded center is a much-needed addition to our community. We’re proud to put our name on it.”

The Rogers Activity Center is a dynamic venue that hosts various events, meetings, and ice sports. Soon, it will also feature a brand-new indoor turf field, expanding opportunities for an indoor walking track and playground, field sports, batting cages, and much more. The City of Rogers is grateful for the association with TruStone Financial and our partners, Rogers Youth Hockey Association and Front Burner Sports and Entertainment, who have helped us reach this point.

Stay tuned for details about the official renaming and grand opening this fall!

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Contact:

Mike Bauer, Director of Parks & Rec
Phone: (763) 428-0974
Email: mbauer@rogersmn.gov

or

Jennifer Williams, Communications Coordinator
Email: jwilliams@rogersmn.gov

Notice is hereby given that City of Rogers will accept proposals for private Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance until 3pm May 27, 2025.

Request for Proposal specifications may be obtained from Integrity Employee Benefits at 866-437-7977, or email integrity@integrityeb.com .

City of Rogers reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities, and to make the award that is in the best interests of the group.

City of Rogers desires a long-term relationship for this program and will maintain so, as long as cost and services are satisfactory.

2024 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
DRINKING WATER REPORT

The City of Rogers has issued the results of monitoring performed of its drinking water from January 1 through December 31, 2024.  Please visit: https://www.rogersmn.gov/publicworks/reports to view Rogers’ 2024 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report.

You may also view or pick up a copy of the report at:

Rogers Public Works
22350 S. Diamond Lake Road - 1st Floor
Rogers, MN 55374

A copy of this report will not be automatically mailed to individual addresses. If you would like a copy but are unable to stop in, please call (763) 428-0900 or send an email to phouser@rogersmn.gov to request a copy be mailed to you.

The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect our precious water resources.

Published in the
Crow River News
April 24, 2025

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.