HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.f. Designation of Official Newspaper
E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
City Council Regular Meeting: January 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Designation of Official Newspaper AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Erin Fasbender, City Clerk AGENDA NO. 6.f.
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to designate Dakota County Tribune as the City’s
official newspaper for the year 20 21.
BACKGROUND
Staff is recommending designating the Dakota County Tribune as its official newspaper in 2021.
Staff received quotes from Dakota County Tribune, and St. Paul Pioneer Press, as follows:
Dakota County Tribune
• Currently designated Official Newspaper; no change in rate from 2020.
• Cost for legal ads in 2021 is $7.20 per column inch, plus $20 charge for any typing.
• All publication notices are due by 10:00 am on Tuesday for publication in the same week.
St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Cost for legal ads in 2020 is $6.30 per column inch, plus $20 charge for any typing.
• Publication notices are due by 12:00 p m on the day prior to publication.
Per state statute 331A.04; If there are one or more qualified newspapers, the first priority for
designating an official newspaper is that of a newspaper located within the political subdivision, staff
recommends that a motion be made to designate the Dakota County Tribune.
RECOMMENDATION
All statutory cities are required to designate an official newspaper each year. All required legal
documents and notices for the City of Rosemount will be published in the official newspaper. Staff
recommends that a motion be made to designate the Dakota County Tribune.