February 23, 2026 City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Approval of February 23rd, 2026, agenda
General public comment
Women's History Month 2026 Proclamation
Approval of fireworks contract with J&M display for Rosefest
Cities for a Safe and Stable Communities coalition membership discussion
Areas of Interest (5)
- Operation Metro Surge continues to cause economic and housing instability for Roseville residents.
- Community groups are organizing a housing stability fund via St. Michael's Lutheran Church to counter eviction threats.
- Roseville City Council debates shifting from fireworks to drone light shows to reduce trauma-related noise.
- The 'Cities for a Safe and Stable Community' coalition is seeking state/federal aid to offset economic losses from Operation Metro Surge.
- Questions persist regarding the use of AI tools and private consultants by the multi-city coalition to manage public policy messaging.
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda as presented with the movement of item 10F
Moved by Council member Grath · Seconded by Council member Strong
Declare March 2026 Women's History Month in the city
Moved by Council member Strong · Seconded by Council member Bower
Approve agreement for fireworks display on June 27th, 2026
Moved by Council member Strong · Seconded by Council member Grath
Notable Quotes (2)
Due to the ICE activity known as Operation Metro Surge, residents of Roseville and the Roseville School District communities are facing housing insecurity.
our analysis was it was roughly three times the cost. So... in the neighborhood of about $60,000 to do a drone show.
People (5)
RowMayorPresiding over the Roseville City Council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the Roseville City Council meeting.
“even women who might not otherwise be considered extraordinary by the general public have made extraordinary contributions.”
Speaking during the Women's History Month proclamation discussion.
Pat TrejudanCity ManagerProviding administrative updates and managing staff agendas.
Providing administrative updates and managing staff agendas.
Mike GregoryResidentDiscussing the Roseville Housing Stability Fund and Operation Metro Surge impacts.
1 quote
Discussing the Roseville Housing Stability Fund and Operation Metro Surge impacts.
“Donating to this fund allows the school and community social workers to help households maintain stability.”
Advocating for financial assistance for those affected by ICE activity.
SuppleMayorMayor of Richfield discussing the Cities for a Safe and Stable Community coalition.
1 quote
Mayor of Richfield discussing the Cities for a Safe and Stable Community coalition.
“we joined together because we thought unified we'd have a bigger voice and we wanted to make sure that the voices of our residents were heard.”
Explaining the purpose of the multi-city coalition.
StrongCouncil MemberDiscussing consent agenda and non-firework celebration options.
1 quote
Discussing consent agenda and non-firework celebration options.
“for the last few years, we've had extensive comment near the fireworks, asking if we would consider other ways to have some type of celebration.”
Reasoning for removing the fireworks contract from the consent agenda.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Roseville City Council meeting - February 23rd, 2026