Tami’s Priorities

The original data center application in 2023 was a unique situation, enabling growth on former UMore land.

In 2025, the City received an application for a second data center project to be called Dakota East Technology Park. This would have required an amendment to our City’s Comprehensive Plan. I was skeptical of this project, and had planned a no vote. Ultimately, that developer (Tract) withdrew the application.

Today, I would take a cautious approach to any new data center proposal. The location, water, utilities, and other concerns are top of mind. I’m particularly skeptical of any project that might be too close to residential neighborhoods, or require a change to our Comprehensive Plan.

It’s no secret that Dakota County communities are addressing various water quality issues, as our own neighboring communities of Hastings and Apple Valley are also working with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on remediation issues. And like you, I also received the February 2026 notification of gross alpha radiation detection in Rosemount Well #8.

The good news is that a team including Public Works, a third-party consultant, and residents on our Utility Commission are already working toward solutions in collaboration with MDH.

The work isn’t done, and this will be an important issue to focus on in my next term.

Our local system consists of State, County and City maintained roadways, and as a Council member I advocate for the City and residents’ interests in local road projects.

In my time in office, I’ve been part of the City’s advancement of the Connemara & Akron roundabout project. This was initially a project owned by Dakota County - as Akron Ave is a County road - but by having our own City staff manage the project we’re able to bring it to life sooner. And I continue to advocate for other key intesections along Akron, notably at Bonaire.

My record shows strong and clear support of or our Public Safety teams, including both Police and Fire.

As the old adage goes, “rooftops before retail.” We are now in a good place to attract additional retail and restaurant businesses to town. Working with City Council and Staff, as well as our residents on the Rosemount Port Authority, we strive to attract entities that will serve our growing population:

• Grocery store - ideally east of Highway 3

• Akron & 42 retail node - additional spots including ideally one more sit-down restaurant

My favorite spot in Rosemount is Carroll’s Woods, and I hope to preserve similar woods areas for our residents in growing parts of town.

With so many competing priorities at any time, the City has actually let the development of various park and athletic facilities take a slow pace for years. We know this has contributed to a backlog.

With so many new residents in town, plus this backlog, now is the time to evaluate what the future of Rosemount could look like, and the impact that new facilities could have on our local families. This includes evaluating financially-responsible approaches and considering the tradeoffs that may be needed in any visionary project.

I have never signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) nor do I intend to.

As a full-time executive by profession, I know the importance of an open-door approach with my staff and constituents. I strive to implement dedicated “office hours” during my second term, likely to occur during one or more evenings per month.

I also make an effort to be visible in Rosemount. If you see me out and about - at one of our local restaurants, at a RHS sporting event, at the grocery store, at a City-sponsored event, etc. - please feel free to approach me.