AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF ROGERS

On the 26th day of November, 2024, the Rogers City Council passed Ordinance No. 2024-06, An Ordinance of the City of Rogers, Minnesota amending the unified development code related to cannabis and hemp businesses in the City of Rogers. The ordinance establishes definitions of various cannabis use types and amends Code section 125-50 adding cannabis uses to the table of uses. The full text of the Ordinance 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.

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LICENSING PROCEDURESAND REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS BUSINESSES

On the 26th day of November, 2024, the Rogers City Council passed Ordinance No. 2024-07, An Ordinance of the City of Rogers, Minnesota establishing licensing procedures and regulations related to cannabis businesses. The ordinance establishes definitions, creates a registration process for cannabis businesses, and defines certain regulations related to location, number of retailers, and operations. The full text of the Ordinance 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.

Join us on November 20th for a groundbreaking ceremony of our very own Indoor Multipurpose Turf Facility (Fieldhouse). This state-of-the-art destination, powered by the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST), will offer something for everyone. From a one hundred yard NFHS soccer field accommodating various sports, batting cages, and a spacious entrance, to a walking track, indoor playground and more, we can hardly wait to welcome you! Join us near the grounds of the Rogers Activity Center, 21080 141st Ave N. at 4:30 PM. See you there!

Check out rogersmn.gov/projects-spotlight-athletic-facilities to stay up to date with information

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, D/B/A XCEL ENERGY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF ROGERS, MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES, INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, LINES, FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE CITY, ITS INHABITANTS, AND OTHERS, AND TO USE THE PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Rogers will meet on November 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm at 21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers, Minnesota, to consider the adoption of Ordinance 2024-21 which supersedes and repeals Ordinance 2004-14 which grants the franchise to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, establishes terms for location and relocation of electric facilities, tree trimming, indemnification of the city and maintains the right to charge a franchise fee. This ordinance shall have full force and effect upon its passage and publication. 

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

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, D/B/A XCEL ENERGY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF ROGERS, MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES, INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, LINES, FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE CITY, ITS INHABITANTS, AND OTHERS, AND TO USE THE PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF

The City Council of the City of Rogers hereby ordains the adoption of Ordinance 2024-0X, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinance Superseding and Repealing Ordinance 2004-14.  The ordinance grants the franchise to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, establishes terms for location and relocation of electric facilities, tree trimming, indemnification of the city and maintains the right to charge a franchise fee. This ordinance shall have full force and effect upon its passage and publication. 

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

Dated:  November 26, 2024

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the request to vacate a portion of easement and road right-of-way which exists in and around the property at 14000 Veit Place.

 The vacation process is a condition of the Veit Headquarters preliminary and final plat. Said plat will combine multiple existing parcels at this location and fix pre-existing boundary and easement issues.

 All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing at which time you will be given the opportunity to express comments on the project.

 Written testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing.  Written comments may be submitted to Rogers City Hall, 22350 South Diamond Lake Road, or emailed to the Community Development Director.  Specific questions and comments 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 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.

The City of Rogers is currently seeking residents interested in joining the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission plays a pivotal role for the city in making recommendations to the City Council on planning and zoning issues, land use, ordinance amendments, and community development.

Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Applications can be completed online via the following link: www.rogersmn.gov/commission-application

If you have questions related to the role on the Commission or would like to learn more, please contact Brett Angell, Community Development Director, at (763)428-2253 or community-development@rogersmn.gov.