Rosemount Just Approved Street Assessments for 214 Homeowners
TLDR
214 parcels near Shannon Parkway and Chippendale Avenue are being assessed for street work
Final assessment: ~$2,300 per parcel — way down from the $3,000–$4,000 original estimate
Paid over 10 years — roughly $230/year
No written objections were filed before the public hearing
Construction is expected to start in 2026
If you live near Shannon Parkway and Chippendale Avenue north of County Road 46, Rosemount just officially set your assessment for the 2026 Street Improvement Project. The council voted 4-0 to approve the assessment roll, and the news is better than expected.
What the Project Covers
The 2026 project area runs between Shannon Parkway and Chippendale Avenue, just north of County Road 46, with a couple of small segments on the west side of Shannon Parkway as well. The work includes:
Pavement reclamation — grinding up the old road surface and rebuilding it
Curb and gutter work
ADA sidewalk improvements
Minor utility work (manholes and catch basins)
Two alternate items not in the assessment calculation: repaving the parking area at the lift station at the south end of Shannon Parkway, and repaving the trail through JC Park. Those are funded separately.
The Numbers
The project came in well under budget at every step. The low bid came in about $200,000 under the feasibility estimate and $100,000 under the engineer's estimate.
Original estimate: $3,000–$4,000 per parcel
Final assessment: ~$2,300 per parcel
Spread over 10 years, that's roughly $230/year
The assessment only covers 35% of the street surface costs. The city covers the other 65%, plus all utility work.
Who's Assessed — And Who Isn't
Only parcels with addresses directly on the project streets are assessed. If your portion of Shannon Parkway was reconstructed about nine years ago, you're excluded — city engineer Brian Ericson confirmed he double-checked to make sure nobody gets double-billed within a 10-year window.
All 214 parcels are single-family homes. No commercial or multi-family properties in this year's project.
No written objections were received before or during Monday's hearing.
What About Deferrals?
City engineer Brian Ericson mentioned that deferral options may be available for qualifying property owners. If the assessment would be a hardship, it's worth contacting the city directly.
The Bottom Line
If you're on the assessment list, you'll receive official notice. You'll typically have the option to pay upfront or spread it over 10 years through property taxes with interest. Construction is planned to start in 2026. Reach out to the City of Rosemount Public Works department with specific questions, for everything else that happened that night. For comparison, Burnsville's Southwest Street Project also came in well below estimates — a good-news trend for south metro homeowners.
FAQ
How do I know if I'm on the assessment list?
You'll receive a formal notice in the mail. Contact Rosemount's Public Works department if you want to check sooner.
Can I pay it all at once instead of over 10 years?
Yes — property owners typically have the option to pay the full assessment upfront before the city certifies it to the county. After that, it gets added to your property tax bill with interest.
Will my street actually get fixed this year?
That's the plan. The project was bid out and a low bid has been accepted. Barring any delays, work is expected to start in 2026.
Why does the city only charge homeowners 35% of the street cost?
That's Rosemount's assessment policy — 35% of the street surface improvement cost is distributed to adjacent property owners because everyone in the city benefits from better roads, not just those on the project streets.
What if paying $2,300 is a hardship for me?
Ask the city about deferral options. City engineer Brian Ericson mentioned at Monday's meeting that deferral programs may be available for qualifying homeowners.
