The Process
Over the past several years, city leaders and staff engaged residents and experts to identify critical needs for the new Public Works and Parks Operations Facility and License and Passport Center.
2016 - 2018
Recognizing the lack of space and aging infrastructure in both buildings, the city conducted a space-needs assessment in 2017, which identified operational deficiencies in both the Public Works and Parks Operations and License and Passport facilities.
2019 -2022
The city hired the BKV Group to help develop a master plan for optimizing public services for Roseville residents in 2021. This entailed another space-needs assessment and a series of engagement efforts with project leaders, community stakeholders, and the public.
2019 -2022
After thorough review, the Roseville City Council recognized that investments were needed to address infrastructure needs, lack of space, and overall workflow deficiencies in both buildings.
To determine the potential tax impact on residents and non-residents, the City of Roseville solicited the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Community Vitality to conduct a local option sales tax analysis. To learn more about the tax impact, visit The Cost.
2023
In January 2023, the City Council moved to request approval from the Minnesota State Legislature to pursue a local half-percent sales tax to fund the new Maintenance Operations Center and License and Passport Center.
State lawmakers then authorized the city to present a 0.5% sales tax to Roseville voters this November to fund up to $76.9 million for these projects.
Leading up to the election in November, city leaders and staff will continue to engage residents and gather community input through surveys, public meetings, and other opportunities regarding the plan, needs, and priorities for both the new Public Works and Parks Operations Facility and License and Passport Center.
