ROAD CLOSURE Notification Red Oak Drive between Territorial Road (CR 116) and Hickory Court – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024, UNTIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024

Red Oak Drive between Territorial Road (CR 116) and Hickory Court will be closed to traffic beginning about 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and ending by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The purpose of this closure is to complete turn lane improvements as part of the Skye Meadows Development.

The road closure may be lifted earlier depending upon weather and work progress. See the linked map of the road closure area and detour route. All traffic should follow the posted detour which will utilize Territorial Road (CR116), Main Street (CR 150), Elm Parkway, and Red Oak Drive.

Road construction projects can present challenges for residents, businesses, and visitors in and around the project limits. Traffic controls are put in place for the safety of commuters and workers. Please use caution when traveling near the project work areas, stay alert for signs and follow the posted detour route.

For any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact the Rogers Engineering Division at 763-428-8580, Option 8. Thank you.

Rogers Public Works/Engineering

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Notice is hereby given that on November 6th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the City Zoning Code to establish Cannabis related uses and standards in the City of Rogers as outlined in the proposed Ordinance 2024-06. The proposed ordinance sets requirements related to cannabis business locations, numbers, and general licensing procedures.

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

Written testimony will also be accepted at the public hearing.  Written comments must be received by November 5th, 2024 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 at https://www.rogersmn.gov/.

A majority of City Council Members may attend a neighborhood meeting regarding the Veit mining expansion.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 5:00 p.m.

Location: Rogers Activity Room: 21080 141st Avenue N, 2nd Floor Rogers, MN 55327

Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test of the DS200 optical scan tabulating equipment, to be used at the General Election on November 5, 2024, will be conducted at the Rogers City Hall, 22350 S. Diamond Lake Road, Rogers, MN at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  This Public Accuracy Test is open to the public.

Direct Balloting starts Friday, October 18th.

Early voting is held in one central location for all Rogers residents: Rogers Community Room/Fire Station 1; 21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers, MN 55374

Early Voting Hours are as follows:

• Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

In addition to normal Early Voting Hours, there are extended Early Voting hours for the current election:

• Saturday, October 26: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 29: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, November 2: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Sunday, November 3: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.         

• Monday November 4: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Direct Balloting steps:

1. On arrival, you will need to complete an Absentee Ballot application.

2. Our Absentee Election Judges will utilize the application to verify that you are registered.

*If your registration is up to date: A ballot will be issued for you, and you can then vote and place your ballot directly into a ballot counter.

*If you are not registered (or need to update your registration): You will be asked to complete a Voter Registration Application and provide proof of residence prior to receiving a ballot and voting.

For information on acceptable documents for registration, please visit: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/

To view/print your sample ballot before voting, please visit: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/

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.

Notice is hereby given that on October 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., the Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the issuance of a loan of up to $450,000 to Craft & Crew Hospitality, Inc. to assist with the rehabilitation and improvements to the property located at 21400 John Milless Drive, Rogers, MN 55374.

The loan will be a business subsidy under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.955 (the “Business Subsidy Law”) except to the extent an exception for redevelopment. After the public hearing. A summary of the proposed terms of the business subsidy is available for inspection at the office of the City’s Community Development Director in City Hall during regular business hours. Any person with a residency in the City or who is the owner of taxable property in the City may file a written complaint with the City if the City fails to comply with the Business Subsidy Law. No action may be filed against the City for the failure to comply unless a written complaint is filed.

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 October 21st, 2024 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 October 21st to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements.

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.

Absentee voting for the upcoming General Election starts tomorrow, September 20th!

Absentee/Early Voting will be held in one central location for all Rogers residents:

• Dates: September 20 - November 4, 2024

Location: Rogers Community Room/Fire Station 1, 21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers, MN 55374

Absentee Voting Hours: 

• Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

General Election Extended Absentee/Early Voting Hours:

• Saturday, October 26, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 29, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, November 2, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Sunday, November 3, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Monday, November 4, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To view your sample ballot, visit: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/Street.aspx?ModeType=1&ZipCode=55374

To check your registration status, visit: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/