Rochester, MN

Outside Agency Oversight Committee

City Council - Study Session

The City Council study session will hear presentations on the 2027 recommended supplemental operating budget, Rochester Public Transit's financial outlook and strategic direction, and updates on economic mobility programs. The session also includes a review of the study session schedule. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• 2027 Recommended Supplemental Operating Budget presentation
• Rochester Public Transit financial outlook and strategic direction
• Economic mobility updates
• Study session schedule review

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: adopting a resolution to repeal and replace a prior resolution authorizing a $19.9 million federal RAISE grant agreement for the 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety, & Riverfront Improvements Project. The rest of the agenda is procedural (pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Resolution to repeal and replace resolution #137-26 for the RAISE grant agreement
• Up to $19,900,000 in federal funding from USDOT and MnDOT
• Project J7919: 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety, & Riverfront Improvements

City Council - Study Session

This is a study session where the City Council will receive presentations, not make final decisions. The main items are the 2027 recommended supplemental operating budget, a financial and strategic review of Rochester Public Transit, and updates on economic mobility programs. The session also includes setting the future study session schedule.

• 2027 Recommended Supplemental Operating Budget presentation
• Rochester Public Transit financial outlook, performance, and strategic direction
• Economic Mobility program updates
• Study session schedule discussion

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution that would repeal and replace a previous authorization for a federal grant agreement. The agreement with USDOT and MnDOT provides up to $19,900,000 for the 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety, & Riverfront Improvements Project. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to repeal and replace resolution #137-26
• RAISE Grant Agreement with USDOT and MnDOT
• Up to $19,900,000 in federal funding
• Project J7919: 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety, & Riverfront Improvements

City Council

The Rochester City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, public hearings, and reports. Key items include reconsidering two mayoral vetoes (wood debris operations and Willow Creek trail design) that require a supermajority to override, and approving a $88.1 million accounts payable list. The agenda also includes several contracts, permits, and a fee schedule update.

• Accounts payable totaling $88,132,287.27, including $20,907,374.00 in investment purchases
• Bid award to Restoration Services Inc for $242,701 for Mayo Civic Center Arena tuckpointing
• Contract with WHKS for $509,760 for DMC Downstream Sanitary Sewer design
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Committee denial for 309-317 Broadway addition
• Conditional use permit for 125-foot wireless tower by UCI Tower

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a canvassing board to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. The meeting includes adopting a resolution declaring the election results and executing the election abstracts. The specific results and resolution will be added before the meeting.

• Canvass of the August 11, 2026 Primary Election results
• Adoption of a resolution declaring election results and execution of election abstracts

City Council - Canvassing Board

This is a special meeting of the Rochester City Council acting as the Canvassing Board. The sole substantive item is adopting a resolution to declare the results of the August 11, 2026, Primary Election and execute the election abstracts. The rest of the agenda is procedural (pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Canvass of the August 11, 2026 Primary Election results
• Adoption of resolution declaring election results and execution of election abstracts

City Council

The Rochester City Council will hold its regular session on August 17, 2026, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, public hearings, and reports. Two items previously vetoed by the Mayor—the wood debris management relocation and the Willow Creek Regional Trail final design—are back for reconsideration and require a supermajority to override. The council will also consider a $100,000 sustainability pilot program and other actions.

• Accounts payable totaling $88,132,287.27, including $20,907,374 in investment purchases
• Bid award of $242,701 to Restoration Services Inc for Mayo Civic Center Arena tuckpointing
• Contract with WHKS for $509,760 for DMC Downstream Sanitary Sewer Upsizing design
• Public hearing on appeal of Historic Preservation Committee's denial for 309-317 Broadway addition
• Conditional use permit for a 125-foot wireless tower by UCI Tower

City Council - Study Session

The Rochester City Council is holding a study session with presentations on improving public meetings, a 5-year update on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and an update on Chateau Theater operations and investment strategy. They will also discuss seasonal parking restrictions and the study session schedule. The meeting will end with a closed executive session to discuss litigation in the case Christopher Clarkson v. City of Rochester.

• Chateau Theater operations and investment strategy update
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility 5-year update
• Seasonal parking restriction update
• Executive session on litigation (Christopher Clarkson v. City of Rochester)
• Better Public Meetings presentation

City Council - Study Session

The Rochester City Council will hold a study session covering five agenda items and one closed executive session. Presentations include a Better Public Meetings training, a 5-year update on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility efforts, an operations and investment strategy update for the Chateau Theater, and a seasonal parking restriction update. The council will also set its future study session schedule and then adjourn to a closed session to discuss the litigation matter Christopher Clarkson v. City of Rochester.

• Chateau Theater Operations & Investment Strategy Update (4:45 - 5:45 p.m.)
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility 5-Year Update (4:00 - 4:45 p.m.)
• Seasonal Parking Restriction Update (5:45 - 6:15 p.m.)
• Executive Session - Litigation: Christopher Clarkson v. City of Rochester
• Better Public Meetings training (3:30 - 4:00 p.m.)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including an annexation petition for 16 acres, a development agreement with Pulte Homes for Del Webb Solhaus, and a settlement agreement in a transportation fee dispute. A public hearing is scheduled for a text amendment to the Unified Development Code. The council will also vote on a $418,170 contract for final design of the Willow Creek Regional Trail and a $350,000 contingency fund for wood debris operations.

• Annexation of 16 acres by 75th AZ LLC into city limits
• Development agreement with Pulte Homes for Del Webb Solhaus
• Settlement agreement in Tap House Real Estate transportation fee dispute
• $418,170 contract for Willow Creek Regional Trail final design
• 2026 amended Master Fee Schedule ordinance

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to receive updates on the Rochester Public Utilities Water System Master Plan and the Power Supply Plan. The council will also discuss the study session schedule.

• Rochester Public Utilities Water System Master Plan Update
• Rochester Public Utilities Power Supply Plan Update
• Study Session Schedule

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hear presentations on the Rochester Public Utilities Water System Master Plan and Power Supply Plan updates. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are informational briefings. The session will also discuss the study session schedule.

• Rochester Public Utilities Water System Master Plan Update (3:30 - 4:15 p.m.)
• Rochester Public Utilities Power Supply Plan Update (4:15 - 5:00 p.m.)
• Study Session Schedule discussion (5:00 p.m.)

City Council

The Rochester City Council will hold a regular session on July 20, 2026, with a consent agenda including numerous contracts, grants, and development agreements. Public hearings are scheduled for a conditional use permit for a limestone quarry, an appeal regarding a development plan, and two major land subdivisions. Reports include a traffic study for Elton Hills Dr NW and a $1.9M contribution to a senior cooperative housing program. The council will also vote on a $19.9 million federal RAISE grant for the 6th Street Bridge and riverfront improvements.

• Authorization of $19,900,000 RAISE grant agreement for 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety, & Riverfront Improvements Project
• Annexation petition for approximately 188 acres (Farmland LLC) into city limits
• Contract award of $6,689,440.47 to Mathiowetz Construction for Corporate Hangar Area Site Development
• Contribution of $1,900,000 to The American Cooperative of Rochester for 95 senior cooperative homes
• Public hearing on denial recommendation for Conditional Use Permit for a limestone aggregate quarry (MGK LLC)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and land subdivisions. The body is also deciding on a $1.9 million contribution for senior cooperative housing and the annexation of 188 acres of land.

• Execution of a $19,900,000 RAISE grant for the 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety, & Riverfront Improvements Project
• Contract award of $6,689,440.47 to Mathiowetz Construction Company for Corporate Hangar Area Site Development
• Proposed $1,900,000 contribution to The American Cooperative of Rochester for 95 senior cooperative homes
• Annexation of approximately 188 acres of land on behalf of Farmland LLC
• Public hearing on a limestone aggregate quarry conditional use permit by MGK LLC

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will review several presentation items including the 2025 year-end audit and a recommended supplemental budget for 2027. Discussions will also include indoor recreation financing options and an update on persons experiencing homelessness.

• 2025 Year-End Audit Presentation
• 2027 Recommended Supplemental Budget
• Indoor Recreation Financing Options
• Persons Experiencing Homelessness Update

City Council - Study Session

The Rochester City Council will hold a study session with five presentation items. The agenda includes a 2025 year‑end audit presentation, a recommended 2027 supplemental budget, options for financing indoor recreation facilities, an update on persons experiencing homelessness, and a schedule for future study sessions. No formal actions are listed; the council will hear information on these topics.

• 2025 Year‑End Audit Presentation
• 2027 Recommended Supplemental Budget
• Indoor Recreation Financing Options
• Persons Experiencing Homelessness Update
• Study Session Schedule

Rochester Economic Development Authority

The Rochester Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss organizational business and approve meeting minutes. The body is considering resolution amendments to assistance agreements for the Civic Center North Apartments Project.

• Amendments to Purchase and Development Assistance Agreements for the Civic Center North Apartment Project
• Agreements involving Rochester Civic Lot Limited Partnership and Rochester Tower LLC
• Project association with Tax Increment Financing District #82-1

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including payments, appointments, and various contracts. Public hearings are scheduled for three final plats creating new residential lots. A major decision is the award of a contract for management and operations of public transit services. The council will also vote on authorizing the sale of bonds for the Regional Sports and Recreational Complex and approving use of eminent domain for a transmission project.

• Contract award to Via Transit Twin Cities LLC for operating Rochester's public transportation system
• Sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A for the Regional Sports and Recreational Complex
• Final plat approval for Del Webb Solhaus (69 lots on 29 acres) by Pulte Homes
• Eminent domain resolution for the Mankato to Mississippi River Transmission Project
• Contract with ICON, LLC for reconstruction of 100-300 blocks of 5th Ave NW and 400 block of 3rd St NW

Sustainability and Resiliency Commission

The Rochester Sustainability and Resiliency Commission will approve the June meeting minutes, adopt a community‑led tactic reporting approach for the Sustainability and Resiliency Plan, and adopt the updated Sustainability Spotlight Guidelines and the remaining 2026 authors. Several agenda items, including Air Quality Alliance Initiatives, staff updates, and the events calendar, are listed as requiring no action.

• Approve June meeting minutes (Item 2.A)
• Approve community‑led tactic reporting approach (Item 4.A)
• Approve updated Sustainability Spotlight Guidelines and remaining 2026 authors (Item 5.A)
• Air Quality Alliance Initiatives – no action required (Item 5.B)
• Staff Updates – no action required (Item 6.A)

Citizens Advisory on Transit

The board will endorse project goals for improving pavement and safety on Elton Hills Drive NW from Broadway Avenue to east of Assisi Drive NW. They will select a preferred cross section to advise the City Council. Other items are routine: approving minutes, receiving a transit report, and public comment.

• Endorse goals for Elton Hills Drive NW improvements: better pavement and safety for all users
• Select preferred cross section for City Council advisory
• Approve minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
• Receive transit April 2026 report (information only)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on a consent agenda (minutes from June 10) and forward a recommendation to the City Council for the Century Valley Fifth major land subdivision, creating 16 residential lots on 17.62 acres. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a major modification request by Tiny Giant LLC for a 19-unit townhouse development, seeking relief from buffer yard, parking setback, and recreation area requirements. Public comment will be taken at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Major Land Subdivision CD2026-009PLAT (Century Valley Fifth) – 16 lots on 17.62 acres
• Public hearing on Major Modification CD2026-005MOD by Tiny Giant LLC – relief from Section 60.400.020F(6)&(7) (buffer yard and parking setback) and Section 60.400.070E(8) (recreation area) for a 19-unit townhouse development

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a major modification for Tiny Giant LLC townhomes. The commission also recommended approval of a major land subdivision for Century Valley Fifth to the City Council.

• Approved Major Modification CD2026-005MOD for Tiny Giant LLC townhomes (Unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Major Land Subdivision CD2026-009PLAT (Century Valley Fifth) to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes and video (Unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will vote on two certificates of appropriateness: one for an addition and renovation at 311 Broadway Avenue (addressing 309-317) and another for sign alterations at 501 N Broadway (formerly Struve Paints), including removal of a clock and rebranding of a paint can sign. The commission will also accept minutes from May 19, 2026, receive an informational update on the Certified Local Government Program, and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for addition/renovation at 309-317 Broadway Avenue (311 Broadway) with condition
• Certificate of Appropriateness for sign alteration at 501 N Broadway: removal of clock and rebranding of paint can sign
• Consent agenda: minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting
• Open public comment period for non-agenda items
• Information item: Certified Local Government Program update

Public Utility Board

The Rochester Public Utility Board will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $20 million for the GT1 Recovery Project. Consent items include a $240,000 bucket truck purchase, a $290,000 aerial device, and eminent domain authority for the Mankato to Mississippi River Transmission Project. A $671,000 contract for Apache Tower #87 rehabilitation and repainting is also up for award. The board will adopt updated 2026 Electric Service Rules and Regulations effective July 1.

• Authorization of up to $20 million for Cascade Creek Gas Turbine 1 Recovery Project
• Eminent domain resolution for Mankato to Mississippi River Transmission Project easements
• Award of $671,000 contract to O&J Coatings Inc. for Apache Tower #87 rehabilitation
• Purchase of utility bucket truck V789 for up to $240,000 and aerial device P972 for up to $290,000
• Adoption of revised 2026 Electric Service Rules and Regulations

The Rochester Public Utility Board unanimously approved the agenda and a series of consent items, including vehicle and equipment purchases, an eminent‑domain resolution, and a multi‑year pole‑inspection contract. It also approved a $671,000 contract for Apache Tower #87 rehabilitation, adopted the 2026 Electric Service Rules effective July 1, 2026, and authorized up to $20 million for the Cascade Creek GT1 Recovery project.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: May 19 minutes, $24,185,008.07 accounts payable, $240,000 fleet bucket truck V789, $290,000 aerial device P972, eminent‑domain resolution for Mankato‑Mississippi project, and pole‑inspection contract ($200,708.96 in 2026, $107,357.00 in 2027, $110,387.28 in 2028) (unanimous)
• Approved $671,000 contract to O&J Coatings for Apache Tower #87 rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Electric Service Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20 million expenditure for Cascade Creek GT1 Recovery project and authorized the project manager to administer funds (unanimous)

City Council - Study Session

This is a City Council study session featuring presentations on urban economics (Urban3), tax increment financing (TIF) impacts, and a concept design review for Elton Hills Drive NW. No final votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Urban3 presentation on land-use economics from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation on investment and community impact from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Elton Hills Dr NW concept design review from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Review of the study session schedule at 6:30 p.m.

Library Board

The Library Board will hear public comments and updates from the Foundation, Friends group, SELCO, and the Advocacy Committee. It will approve routine items such as the May 20 minutes, June 11 accounts payable of $110,840.34, and contracts signed by the Library Director. The board will also approve a plan for Board, Foundation, and Friends activities and consider a proposal to recommend a budget adjustment to City Council for purchasing a Delivery & Outreach Van.

• Approve minutes for the May 20, 2026 Library Board meeting
• Approve accounts payable of $110,840.34 for June 11, 2026
• Accept contracts signed by the Library Director
• Approve plan for Board, Foundation, and Friends engagement activities
• Approve proposal to recommend a budget adjustment for a Library Delivery & Outreach Van

The Rochester Library Board unanimously approved a proposal to recommend a budget adjustment to the City Council for the purchase of a Delivery and Outreach Van. The board also approved a plan for 2026 activities involving the Board, Foundation, and Friends, and accepted the consent agenda including $110,840.34 in accounts payable.

• Approved budget adjustment request for Delivery and Outreach Van (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Board, Foundation, and Friends engagement plan (6-0)
• Approved $110,840.34 in accounts payable (6-0)
• Accepted May 2026 monthly reports
• Accepted contracts signed by Library Director
• Approved meeting minutes of May 20, 2026
• Received and filed updates from Library Foundation, Friends, SELCO, and Advocacy Committee
• Received and filed 2026-27 Action Plan

Ethical Practices Board

The Ethical Practices Board will approve the minutes from its April 16, 2026 meeting, welcome two new members, receive updates on inquiries, hold a public comment period, and vote on officer nominations for the June 2026‑2027 term.

• Approve meeting minutes of April 16, 2026
• Welcome new board members Morgan Muenster and Ndidi Nwaneri
• Report on inquiries received to date
• Officer nominations for June 2026‑2027 term
• Open public comment period (15‑minute limit)

The Ethical Practices Board approved the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes and elected Faye Harris as Chair, Nick Nedland as Vice Chair, and Timothy Hornseth as Secretary for the 2026-2027 term. The meeting also addressed a single anonymous complaint inquiry.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1-2)
• Welcomed new members Morgan Muenster and Ndidi Nwaneri
• Nominated Faye Harris as Chair (unanimous)
• Nominated Nick Nedland as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Nominated Timothy Hornseth as Secretary (unanimous)
• Forwarded anonymous complaint inquiry to appropriate department
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability and Resiliency Commission

The Sustainability and Resiliency Commission will discuss and approve a recommendation report on a natural gas franchise fee. They will also provide feedback on a municipal sustainability dashboard. Several items are for information only with no action required.

• Discuss and approve recommendation report on Natural Gas Franchise Fee
• Provide feedback on Municipal Sustainability Dashboard
• No action required on Healthy Home Helpers update
• No action required on Sustainability and Resiliency Plan community-led tactic reporting
• Approve May meeting minutes

The Sustainability and Resiliency Commission approved the May meeting minutes and a City Council recommendation report regarding natural gas franchise fee pilot programs. Other agenda items, including the Municipal Sustainability Dashboard and Healthy Home Helpers, required no formal action.

• Approved May meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved City Council recommendation report on Natural Gas Franchise Fee Pilot Programs (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on applying for a FEMA SAFER grant to hire 15 firefighters and hold a public hearing on conduit housing bonds for the DevCo Rochester Apartments. The consent agenda includes a $2.16 million change order for artificial turf at the Regional Sports and Recreation Center, contracts for Mayo Clinic utility and parking projects, and a $417,000 arena lighting replacement. A first reading of the Housing Code text amendment will also be received.

• FEMA SAFER grant application to hire 15 firefighters
• Change order $2,160,036.50 for artificial turf at Regional Sports and Recreation Center
• Contract $417,000 with Musco Lighting for Mayo Civic Arena lighting replacement
• Public hearing on Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for DevCo Rochester Apartments
• City-Owner contracts for Mayo Clinic gas main extension ($346,262.50) and South Parking Structure ($97,715)