Farewell to Councilmember Lisa Laliberte

Join your friends and neighbors as the City of Roseville thanks Councilmember Lisa Laliberte for her service to the City of Roseville and wishes her farewell. The city will recognize Laliberte on Monday, December 7.

Members of the public are invited to join the council meeting via Zoom. Visit www.cityofroseville.com/attendmeeting to take part in the virtual meeting. Councilmember Laliberte has served on the Council since January 2013.

City Council Sets 2021 Schedule

The City Council has set its 2021 meeting schedule. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. January meetings will be conducted virtually. Residents are encouraged to register and take part.

Meetings are open to the public, shown on Cable Channel 16 and streamed live and on-demand at www.cityofroseville.com/webstreaming.

2021 Roseville City Council Meeting DatesJanuary 4, 11, 25February 8, 22March 8, 15, 22April 12, 19, 26May 3, 10, 17June 7, ...

City Provides Online Services

The City of Roseville’s priority continues to be the health and safety of the community and the wellbeing of city staff. Though many city facilities are currently closed, staff continue to make services available online.

Essential services such as police, fire, emergency medical response and utilities continue to be provided without interruption.

Nine months into the pandemic, many city staff continue to work remotely. Using the city’s online services, residents ...

Roseville Trims Boulevard Trees

Winter is a great time to trim trees and shrubs. Trimming in winter prevents insects and diseases from harming trees. Roseville Public Works crew’s goal is to trim about 20% of city trees in the winter months.

This year, Public Works has begun trimming trees in the north central section of the city. Work will continue as weather permits.

Staff receive training in the latest pruning techniques to remove overgrowth and damaged limbs. Proper pruning keeps the trees...

Blood Drive

Become a hero – donate blood on Monday, December 21 at the Roseville Skating Center. One in three people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime, and the need is even more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Roseville Skating Center is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. They invite you to help those in need by donating a pint of blood.

The American Red Cross will be at the Roseville Skating Center, 2661 Civic Center Drive, on Mon...

Eureka Recycling Mobile App

Winter is coming. With snow and freezing temperatures on the way, there’s no time like the present to prepare. Eureka Recycling offers an app to keep Roseville residents informed of changes to its collection schedule.

Eureka Recycling works hard to make sure residents receive dependable recycling service, even during subzero temperatures and heavy snow. Because recycling and trash collection is a dangerous job, Eureka Recycling prioritizes the safety of its workers, an...

Show us Your Holiday Lights

Are you planning some spectacular holiday lights? The City of Roseville is joining with the cities of Mounds View, New Brighton and Shoreview to create a map that highlights homes dressed in holiday décor.

Register your address at www.cityofroseville.com/holidaylights, and have your home or yard decorated by December 14. Register by December 6 to be included in the map. Then tour the homes and vote for your favorites by December 28. Prizes will be given to ...

Join the Virtual Brew Tour

Do you wonder how brewers make craft beer? Roseville Parks and Recreation invites adults, 21 years and older, to learn how it’s done on Thursday, December 10. Join us for a behind the scenes look at Bent Brewstillery.

Participants can take part in sampling some brews in the comfort of their homes. Bent Brewstillery professionals will give a Zoom-based virtual tour and describe its brew making process. That will be followed by a guided tasting of three of Bent Brewstill...

Nature Journaling: Art Skills Zoom Class

Explore nature in a new way. Roseville Parks and Recreation invites you to a Nature Journaling Art Skill Workshop taught via Zoom. Class meets on Mondays, December 7, 14, and 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Learn sketching techniques that can increase your powers of observation and make your drawings more accurate. Gain confidence in your artistic abilities and create a beautiful collection of drawings by building on the instruction of scientific illustrator...

Find the Perfect Holiday Gift

Holiday shoppers, visit Roseville’s Virtual Holiday Craft Fair online at HolidayCraftFair.com from November 27 to December 31 and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

For the past 17 years, volunteers have sponsored an annual craft fair with vendors’ fees supporting Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) programs. This year, the craft fair is going online. 

More than three dozen artisans will be offer...

Governor Orders Four-Week Dial-Back

Governor Tim Walz has ordered a four-week pause of most social activities, in-person dining, sports, and indoor fitness activities to help slow the rate of spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

The four-week pause will be in place from Friday, November 20 at 11:59 p.m. through Friday, December 18 at 11:59 p.m. according to Executive Order 20-99. While some businesses can continue to offer goods and services in a safe manner, others will be requi...

Cloth Masks Available

The Roseville Fire Department has cloth masks for anyone in need thanks to the generous donations from many volunteers who have been making and donating homemade masks.

Firefighters collect the masks, wash them and distribute them.

If you need a mask, stop in at Roseville Fire Station, 2701 Lexington Ave. and ask a firefighter for one.

Roseville businesses, apartment/condominiums, places of worship or any other large group...

Small Business Relief Fund

As we anticipate the dial returning to more restrictive measures, Ramsey County has announced that is has $6 million remaining to assist the local business community to meet this next challenge.

 Businesses up to 75 employees are eligible for up to $15,000 in grant relief.

Businesses that have already received funding through Ramsey County’s Small Business Relief Fund are eligible for consideration, and able to receive an additional grant...

Roseville Fire Promotes Three

The Roseville Fire Department has announced the promotion of three firefighters to the position of lieutenant – Dan Concha, Ted Larson, and Josh Waylander. The position of lieutenant is a new position for 2021.

The lieutenant position will be integral in the future operations of the department. It is a supervisory role that will take on a significant part of the day-to-day shift leadership in the Fire Department.

"These are new and exciting positions for the...

Stop Package Thefts

The way we shop is changing, and this year, more than ever, people are shopping online and having packages delivered to their home. Mail carriers and package delivery companies are dropping packages and gifts at our doors.

Unfortunately, thieves are taking this opportunity to grab packages that are left at the doorstep. Roseville police offer suggestions to help prevent package theft.

• If possible, have packages delivered to a trusted friend or neighbor who will be available ...

Upcoming Meetings and Events

A list of upcoming meetings and events is included in the last News Update of the month. Meeting times and locations are subject to change. Contact the City of Roseville at 651-792-7001 if you have questions.

Meetings will be conducted through the Zoom webinar platform. Members of the public who wish to comment during the meeting are asked to register at www.cityofroseville.com/attendmeeting. Zoom meeting information will be posted in the calendar notification...

COVID 19 Program and Facilities Pause

Effective Saturday, November 21, all in-person recreation programs and facilities will be paused.

Governor Tim Walz has ordered a four-week pause of most social activities, in-person dining, sports, and indoor fitness activities to help slow the rate of spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order, the Ci...