Rosemount, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 95 (2026) § 9-8-10

It is the responsibility of the licensee to see that persons occupying the licensed premises and their guest(s) conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the premises to be disorderly.


A. Disorderly Premises: For purposes of this section, a premises is disorderly if the City’s police department or another law enforcement agency has determined that any of the following activities have occurred:


1. Violation of section 7-1-1 , “Disorderly Conduct”, of this code or violation of laws relating to disorderly conduct as defined in Minnesota statutes section 609.72;


2. Violation of section 7-1-5 , “Noisy Parties or Gatherings”, of this code;


3. Violation of laws relating to prostitution or acts relating to prostitution as defined in Minnesota statutes section 609.321;


4. Violation of laws relating to unlawful use or possession of a dangerous weapon as defined in Minnesota statutes section 609.66;


5. Violation of laws relating to nuisances as defined in Minnesota statutes section 617.81;


6. Violation of laws relating to controlled substances as defined in Minnesota statutes sections 152.021-152.027;


7. Violation of laws relating to drug paraphernalia as defined in Minnesota statutes section 152.01.


B. First Instance of Disorderly Conduct: Upon determination that disorderly conduct occurred on a licensed premises the Director will give notice to the licensee of the violation and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations.


C. Second Instance Of Disorderly Conduct: If another instance of disorderly conduct occurs within three (3) months of the first instance in the same rental dwelling unit, the Director will notify the licensee of the violation and require the licensee to submit a written report of the actions taken, or proposed to be taken, to prevent further instances of disorderly conduct. The licensee must submit the written report to the Director within fifteen (15) days of the notice of the disorderly use of the premises.


D. Third Instance Of Disorderly Conduct: If another instance of disorderly conduct occurs within three (3) months of any two (2) previous instances in the same rental dwelling unit, the city may revoke, suspend, or not renew the rental license for all or any part or parts of the licensed premises that it deems necessary, following notice to the licensee and a hearing before the city council.


E. Adverse License Action: Following a hearing, the city council may revoke, suspend, or not renew the license for all or any part or parts of the licensed premises that it deems necessary, or impose a penalty pursuant to section 9-8-13 of this chapter. The city council may postpone or discontinue adverse action against a licensee if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate measures to prevent further instances of disorderly use. A licensee may appeal the city council’s decision pursuant to section 9-8-12 of this chapter.


F. Eviction Proceedings: No adverse license action shall be imposed where the instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice given by the licensee to a tenant to vacate the premises where the disorderly use was related to conduct by that tenant or by other occupants or guests of the tenant’s unit. Eviction proceedings are not a bar to adverse license action, however, unless they are diligently pursued by the licensee. (Ord. 2026-02, 4-7-2026)