Participating in April City Council Meetings

To maintain its commitment to robust public participation, all City Council meetings in April will allow council members, staff, and the public to participate virtually in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of the community, City staff have devised multiple ways for the public to participate remotely in the City Council meetings before and during the live meeting.

Public comment prior to a meetingMembers of ...

License Center Resumes Offering Services

The Roseville License Center is available for license tab renewals, DNR renewals, duplicate titles, duplicate plates/tabs, special plate applications, and properly assigned title transfers.

Customers may either mail or drop off all paperwork and payments. Mail and drop off at Roseville City Hall can be done anytime. Forms can also be dropped at the drop box in front of the License Center, but only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through F...

Clean Up Day Postponed

Roseville’s Clean Up Day, a day where residents can dispose of unwanted household items, originally scheduled for late April, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual event is slated to be rescheduled for later this summer. 

If you can’t wait to dispose of items, many recycling and reclamation businesses remain open. Visit RamseyRecycles.com or call 651-633-EASY (3279) for information about...

Frog and Toad Count

Get in on the action. Volunteer to help us count frogs and toads in Roseville. Tracking different kinds of frogs and toads helps the city implement long-term management practices to restore and maintain natural areas.

Minnesota has 14 species of frogs and toads. Each species makes a unique sound.

Frogs and toads are highly sensitive to changes in habitat and water quality. A variety of species of frogs and toads indicates a healthy ecosystem. Tracking the number and spe...

Roseville Business Council Webinar

Join us via webinar on Wednesday, April 22 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. as mayors from Roseville and Maplewood along with representatives from Saint Paul and Ramsey County discuss the Rice-Larpenteur Vision Plan.

Rice and Larpenteur is a neighborhood hub where the cities of Roseville, Maplewood and St. Paul meet. In March 2019, the cities and Ramsey County hired the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) to staff the Rice-Larpenteur Gateway Alliance and manag...

Celebrating Volunteerism

National Volunteer Week is April 19-25 and an opportunity to celebrate the contributions volunteers. Roseville is fortunate to have thousands of volunteers who help make our city a great place to live, work and play.

In 2019, more than 2,175 volunteers recorded in excess of 6,500 hours of service to the City of Roseville.

Volunteers are extraordinary. Research has shown that volunteers donate to charity at twice the rate as non-volunteers. Parents volunteer at rates ne...

Roseville Extends Facility Closures

Based on continuing developments related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the City of Roseville has extended the closure of all city buildings and facilities to public access through Sunday, May 3.

The city has elected to proactively prolong the closure of all city buildings to public access through May 3 based on the continued circumstance surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance provided by state and county health officials.

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COVID-19 Information and Resources

The City of Roseville has compiled the following information for residents and students to help answer questions and assist those seeking help accessing services and resources.

For concerns about broadband or telephone activity, the Federal Communications Commission has put together resources aimed at keeping Americans connected:

• https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected

Whether you’re a student, or a parent of a stud...

COVID-19 Help for Businesses

The City of Roseville has compiled the following information for businesses to help answer questions and assist those seeking help accessing services and resources, including recovery, tax relief, and loan options.

Note: Please review our guidance on the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order 20-20 to determine if your business can remain open or must close. 

On April 1, DEED published A Guide for Minnesota Small Businesses Who Need Help, with detail...

Park and Playground Safety

The City of Roseville values the health and safety of its residents and visitors. All city parks and trails remain open for use, but restrooms, playgrounds and other areas at risk of spreading the COVID-19 are closed.

The City of Roseville encourages visitors to practice social distancing, keeping at least six feet from others, while enjoying the city’s amenities.

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Wipes (Et. Al.) Clog Pipes

Be careful what you flush. Tissues, paper towels, baby wipes, diapers or sanitary products should not be flushed down the toilet. Please dispose of those products in the wastebasket.

Toilet tissue is designed to disintegrate quickly so it can safely travel through sanitary sewer pipes. Other products do not break down and will clog pipes. The last thing you want to deal with while sheltering in place is a plumbing problem.

The City of ...

Roseville Hosting Blood Drive

The Roseville Fire Department and the American Red Cross invite you to help those in need by donating a pint of blood at Cedarholm Community Building, Hamline Ave., on Friday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), blood donations have dropped and drives have been postponed so that the Red Cross would have time to establish protocols to ensure the safety of blood donors and staff. 

The Red Cross is now adding blood driv...

Severe Weather Awareness Week

April 13-17 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Roseville Fire and Police ask residents, schools and businesses to review emergency plans for taking shelter in case of severe weather.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety promotes a better understanding of different types of severe weather and what you can do to protect yourself, your family and your business. Visit www.severeweather.state.mn.us to learn about weather dangers and t...

Income Tax Filing Deadline Delayed

Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Minnesota Department of Revenue said taxpayers will have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay their 2019 Minnesota Individual Income Tax without any penalty or interest.

This new filing deadline of July 15, 2020 coincides with the date that federal taxes are due.

This includes all estimated and other tax payments for tax year 2019 that would otherwise be due April 15, 2020. It does not include estimated tax payments for th...

REAL ID Deadline Extended

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the deadline to obtain a REAL ID, the federally mandated identification needed for passengers to board aircraft, one year to October 1, 2021.

The decision to extend the deadline was made due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the national emergency declaration, and the desire to allow state and local authorities to focus on responding to COVID-19, according to DHS.&nb...

Expired Driver's License Extension

Respite is on the way for drivers whose licenses recently expired or are scheduled to expire. New legislation allows drivers with expired licenses to renew up to two months after the COVID-19 emergency has concluded.

Concern over the closure of the state’s 174 driver’s license agents and deputy registrar offices and the subsequent impact on drivers with expired or soon-to-be expired licenses led to the extension.

The legislation passed on March 26 a...

Governor Issues #StayHomeMN Order

In compliance with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s #StayHomeMN executive order issued Wednesday, March 25, the City of Roseville has extended the closure of all city buildings to public access through Friday, April 10.

In accordance with the Governor’s executive order, the city is cancelling all city programming, events and meetings; events and meetings organized by non-city entities scheduled for city facilities; and all community rentals of city facilities t...

Roseville Declares Local Emergency

Mayor Dan Roe issued a declaration of local emergency related to the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic during the Roseville City Council meeting on Monday, March 16.

The City Council then passed a resolution extending the local emergency eight weeks to Friday, May 15, as well as a resolution to make expenditures during a local emergency.Read Mayor Roe’s Local Emergency ProclamationThe Mayor is authorized to ...

Essential Services Remain Available

The City of Roseville has enacted a business continuity plan to ensure that essential city services continue to be available to residents.

Following guidance from state health officials, Roseville has closed all facilities to public access through Friday, April 10, to limit the potential for community transmission of COVID-19.The city asks for the public’s patience and understandin...

Parks and Rec Offering Online Activities

Roseville Parks and Recreation has created “At Home With Roseville Parks & Recreation,” an online series of engaging posts and daily activities. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Topics will range from weekly challenges, health and wellness tips and ideas, youth activities and more. 

Look for Facebook posts Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. on the Roseville Parks and Recreation Facebook page and on Twitter @RosevillePark...

Twin Lakes Station Environmental Assessment

An environmental assessment of the proposed Twin Lakes Station project located at Herschel Street and County Road C has been completed and is available for public comment through May 6, 2020.

The project being proposed by Launch Properties and Dominium is a mixed-use redevelopment on a 21.43-acre lot zoned for community mixed-use (CMU-4).

The project is anticipated to consist of 277 units of senior affordable housing, 228 units of family afford...

Beware of Coronavirus Scams

In the best of times and in the worst of times, some people will try to take advantage of others. Law enforcement agencies and the media are reporting several types of scams related to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Beware of calls, texts or emails offering vaccines or coronavirus cures. The caller may claim the cure was just discovered and there are limited supplies. They prey on community fears, claiming you have been exposed to the virus and must act fast.&nbs...

Eureka Recycling Changes

As a precaution against the transmission of COVID-19 on surfaces and packaging, Eureka Recycling is temporarily suspending collection of bagged textiles and extra materials that are outside the recycling cart.

Visit Eureka Recycling at eurekarecycling.org or call their Zero-Waste Hotline at 612-NO-WASTE (612-669-2783) for more information.

Completing the 2020 Census

By now, most households in Roseville will have received an invitation to complete the 2020 Census. The invitation includes a web address, phone number and a unique census identification number.

If residents do not have access to the internet, they are encouraged to complete the census by telephone. Census Bureau staff will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. CST to complete the census using the phone option. They have an adequate number of ...

City Monitoring Coronavirus Situation

The City of Roseville, working closely with county and state officials, continues to proactively monitor the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ramsey County for any potential implications for our community.

The city and will provide updates to residents as they become available.The health and wellbeing of community members, our business community, and city staff is the city’s top priority. Decisions regarding delay, suspension or cancellation of up...

Environmental Assessment Available for Public Comment

An environmental assessment of a proposed expansion of Rosedale Center located at 1595 Minnesota Highway 36 in Roseville has been completed and is available for public comment through April 9, 2020.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), owner and operator of Rosedale Center, is proposing to expand the popular mall by adding 350 market rate residential units, 215 active adult housing units, two hotels with up to 340 hotel rooms, 90,000 square feet of office space...

Upcoming Meetings and Events

A list of regularly scheduled meetings is included below. Meetings will be held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Please check the city’s website at www.cityofroseville.com or call 651-792-7001 to confirm meetings.

City staff will periodically reassess the potential for cancellations and closures and will adjust the city’s meeting schedule as needed to help ensure the health and safety of the Roseville community. Residents can receive the latest announceme...

COVID 19 Closures and Cancellations

Programs and facilities, including Parks and Recreation programs, facilities and organized activities, will be closed and canceled until May 3. Trails and open space remain open for use while utilizing social distancing.

UPDATE: April 1

Roseville Parks and Recreation is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our participants, staff and community as a whole. Although we are anxious to get back to offering high quality parks and recreation programs and services, base...