Tami’s Priorities

I’m neither pro–data center nor anti-data center. I am pro–Rosemount.

My approach to every proposal that comes before us is grounded in one principle - planful growth that fits within the fabric of our community. That means taking a thoughtful, case-by-case approach and giving each application the discerning review it deserves.

In 2023, I supported a data center application that will return more than 200 acres to the tax rolls and put previously underutilized land to productive use. In 2025, I withheld support when an application requested changes to our land use plans that I felt were too significant. In both cases, I listened to resident input, conducted research, and deliberated thoughtfully as my part of my due diligence.

In early 2026, as Chair of the Rosemount Port Authority, I helped revise the language in our Economic Development Strategic Plan to remove the section specifying “Data Center Growth.” We remain focused on building an innovative and resilient local economy, without over-reliance on one sector.

In 2026, I supported a temporary moratorium on new data center applications in Rosemount. This pause gives us the opportunity to evaluate local performance - things like water usage, noise levels, and overall community impact - based on projects already in motion. It allows us to move from speculation to evidence, while strengthening our guardrails and guidelines for the future.

As a statutory city, Rosemount and its City Council have limits to our authority - for example, one-year is the maximum allowed moratorium duration that the City can impose. I advocate with our State representatives for more holistic action and planning on this issue at the State level.

Read my full remarks from the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the City Council here: Hometown Growth: Regarding a data center moratorium — Tami for Rosemount

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 of their own.

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. Initial options were shared at the Utilities Commission meeting in March 2026.

The work isn’t done, and this will be an important issue to focus on in my next term: Addressing long-term water quality solutions for the benefit of all of us.

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 several busy intersections along Bonaire Path.

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

During my first term in office, we hired our first full-time Fire Chief, piloted a duty crew model, and began staffing key positions for a Fire Department for a city our size. The coming years will bring additional important choices ahead of us.

We are 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 - plus two failed parks & ice amenity referendums in the last 15 years - we now have a critical facilities shortage. My own son was a local baseball player, so my family has experienced this shortage firsthand.

Now is the time to build for today and our future.

I have never signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in my capacity as City Council member, nor do I intend to.

I communicate openly and regularly via my Facebook page, and do my best to be visible around town and to support local businesses. Please say hello!

Throughout the campaign season, I’ll also do my best to share additional updates in the “News” section here on my website.

Some additional info & reminders about City Council meetings:

• All City Council meetings are open.

• Find agendas and minutes on the City website at rosemountmn.gov. Agendas are typically published on the Friday afternoon ahead of the next meeting.

• In general, meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

• Be sure to check the calendar on the City website, as we sometimes have a need to schedule an alternate day (for example, we typically meet the Monday before an Election Day).

• All Regular Meetings are live-cast on YouTube, and recordings can be found on YouTube.

Some additional info & reminders about City Commissions:

• All meetings and agendas are posted on rosemountmn.gov.

• Planning Commission meetings are livecast on YouTube and recordings are found on the City’s YouTube channel.