Rochester, MN

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss strategic management of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the Downtown Employee Parking Program. The meeting includes presentations on prevailing wages and parkland dedication.

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) strategic management and policy
• Prevailing Wage background and overview
• Downtown Employee Parking Program
• Parkland Dedication
• Executive Session for City Attorney Performance Review

Public Utility Board

The Rochester Public Utility Board will vote on the 2027 supplemental budgets for electric and water utilities, which include a previously approved 9.0% water rate adjustment. The board will also approve 2027 rate tariffs effective January 1, 2027, and authorize $1,834,526.12 in annual insurance renewals. Additionally, members will review contracts for tree trimming and underground locating services, and discuss a proposal to solicit underwriters for future electric utility bonds.

• Approve 2027 Electric and Water Utility budgets and rate tariffs effective Jan 1, 2027
• Approve 2026-2027 insurance renewals totaling $1,834,526.12
• Extend tree trimming contract with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC through 2027
• Ratify Amendment No. 2 to USIC Contract 21-49 for underground locating services
• Solicit proposals for underwriting services for proposed 2027A Electric Utility Revenue Bonds

City Council

The City Council will vote on four major land subdivisions for residential lots and one zone change. The body is also reviewing multiple infrastructure contracts and setting public hearings for unpaid city charges.

• Approval of Graham Acres subdivision for 580 single-family residential lots
• Contract with Elcor Construction, Inc. for $3,270,774.55 for 37th St NE Stormwater Management Facility
• Professional design services contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for $1,194,370 for Central Loop at 3rd and 4th Avenues
• Public hearings set for Nov 16, 2026, regarding unpaid utility charges and special charges for weed, snow, and rubbish removal
• Zone change for a 15,000-square-foot lot from R-1 to R-2 requested by Joseph Sveen

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving revised budget estimations for satellite libraries to set fundraising goals and changes to the Rochester Public Library Foundation bylaws. The board will also review a parking pilot initiative and approve monthly disbursements.

• Approval of $223,077.93 in disbursements for October 15, 2026, including $196,269.89 for SirsiDynix
• Approval of Rochester Public Library Foundation bylaws changes
• Approval of revised budget estimation for satellite libraries for fundraising goals
• Review of the parking pilot initiative
• Acceptance of contracts signed by the Library Director

Citizens Advisory on Transit

The committee will review the August 2026 Transit Report and receive an update on ZIPS. Members will also discuss the trade-off between transit frequency and coverage.

• Transit August 2026 Report
• ZIPS Update
• Discussion on Transit Priorities (Frequency vs Coverage Trade-off)

The committee met to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2026, meeting and the order of the agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of information items and discussions without formal votes.

• Approved September 11, 2026, minutes and video as official record (Unanimous)
• Approved order of agenda (Unanimous)

Sustainability and Resiliency Commission

The Sustainability and Resiliency Commission will review the 2026 Sustainability Data Update. Members will also provide feedback on a proposed community-led tactics reporting process and identify volunteers for research updates.

• 2026 Sustainability Data Update
• SRCWP Community-Led Tactics Reporting Process feedback

The commission approved the minutes from the September meeting. Members provided feedback on a proposed community-led tactics reporting process and identified volunteers to submit updates by November 10.

• Approved September meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Provided feedback on proposed community-led tactics reporting process

City Council

The City Council will review multiple land subdivision requests and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes decisions on residential developments and the scheduling of public hearings for unpaid city charges.

• Approval of Graham Acres subdivision for 580 single-family lots on 185 acres
• Contract with Elcor Construction, Inc. for $3,270,774.55 for 37th St NE Stormwater Management Facility
• Professional design contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for $1,194,370 for Central Loop at 3rd and 4th Avenues
• Public hearings set for Nov 16, 2026, regarding unpaid utility charges and special charges
• Approval of Westbury Second (115 lots), Danielson Farm, and Pebble Creek Seventh (100 lots) subdivisions

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive informational updates. Discussions include the Public Work's ADA Transition Plan and winter maintenance for city trails.

• Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Informational item: Place and Flow Streets - How to Design for Cars in People-Centered Places
• Public Work's ADA Transition Plan Update
• Winter City Trail Maintenance Update

Sustainability and Resiliency Commission

The Sustainability and Resiliency Commission will review the 2026 Sustainability Data Update. Members will also provide feedback on a proposed reporting process for community-led tactics and identify volunteers for research updates.

• 2026 Sustainability Data Update
• SRCWP Community-Led Tactics Reporting Process feedback
• Selection of volunteers to review responses and research updates by November 10

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session featuring several presentations. The meeting includes reports on a youth council trip and parks marketing, as well as a discussion on council rules and the study session schedule.

• Report from Rochester Olmsted Youth Council (ROYC) Member's Trip to Germany
• Parks & Recreation Marketing and Awareness Efforts
• Council Rules and Policy Items
• Study Session Schedule

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session featuring several presentations. The meeting includes a report on a youth council trip and a discussion on parks and recreation marketing.

• Report from Rochester Olmsted Youth Council (ROYC) Member's Trip to Germany
• Parks & Recreation Marketing and Awareness Efforts
• Council Rules and Policy Items
• Study Session Schedule

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts and two zone changes. The meeting includes approval of over $102 million in accounts payable and amendments to the water utility capital budget.

• Contract award to Rachel Contracting, LLC for $18,937,132.74 for Silver Lake Sediment Removal and Dam Modification
• Contract award to Carl Bolander & Sons Co. for $8,241,235.20 for Zumbro River Siphon upgrade and sewer extension
• Zone change for 15.75-acre site from Holding Zone to Mixed Use General by 75th AZ, LLC
• Zone change for 3.83 acres from Mixed Use Street-Oriented to Medium Density Residential by Stencil Group
• Water Utility Capital Budget amendments totaling $1,573,300 for Country Club Road and Kalmar Booster Station

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission meets on October 1, 2026, to forward recommendations to the City Council on five subdivision and vacation requests, including a 580-lot subdivision by DR Horton, Inc - Minnesota known as Graham Acres. The commission will also hold public hearings on a zone change and a conditional use permit for a 230-bed memory care facility. Most items are recommendations to the City Council, which makes the final decision.

• Major Land Subdivision No. CD2026-021PLAT by DR Horton, Inc - Minnesota, known as Graham Acres: 580 single-family lots on 185 acres in an R-2 zone, with two conditions
• Major Land Subdivision No. CD2026-022PLAT by Bigelow Homes, known as Westbury Second: 24.6 acres into 115 residential lots and one outlot
• Major Land Subdivision No. CD2026-023PLAT by Anthony Properties, known as Danielson Farm: 26.56 acres at 55th St NW and 18th Ave NW into 1 lot, 2 outlots, and right-of-way, with four conditions
• Major Land Subdivision No. CD2026-024PLAT by DRP MN 3, LLC, known as Pebble Creek Seventh: 100 single-family lots on 14.98 acres in R-2 and MXS zones, with two conditions
• Public hearings: Zone Change No. CD2026-003ZC by Joseph Sveen (15,000 sq ft from R-1 to R-2) and Conditional Use Permit No. CD2026-014CUP by Widseth for a 230-bed memory care facility

The Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously on October 1, 2026 (minutes dated September 30, 2026) to forward recommendations to the City Council on four major land subdivisions, one right-of-way vacation petition, one zone change, and one conditional use permit. All items passed 6-0, with Commissioners Ahmed, Cline, and Ross absent. The recommendations are not final decisions; the City Council must still act on them.

• Forwarded approval recommendation for Major Land Subdivision CD2026-021PLAT (Graham Acres by DR Horton, Inc - Minnesota), with conditions (6-0)
• Forwarded approval recommendation for Major Land Subdivision CD2026-022PLAT (Westbury Second by Bigelow Homes): 24.6 acres into 115 residential lots and one outlot, with five conditions (6-0)
• Forwarded approval recommendation for Major Land Subdivision CD2026-023PLAT (Danielson Farm by Anthony Properties), with four conditions (6-0)
• Forwarded approval recommendation for Major Land Subdivision CD2026-024PLAT (Pebble Creek Seventh by DRP MN 3, LLC), with two conditions (6-0)
• Forwarded approval recommendation for Vacation Petition CD2026-006VAC (Pebble Creek 7th right-of-way, by DRP MN 3, LLC) (6-0)
• Forwarded approval recommendation for Zone Change CD2026-003ZC (Joseph Sveen): rezone ~15,000 sq ft from R-1 to R-2 for Eastwood Townhomes (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Conditional Use Permit CD2026-014CUP (Widseth) for a 230-bed memory care facility in the R-2 district (6-0)
• Approved Order of Agenda and September 16, 2026 minutes as the official record (6-0)

City Council

The Rochester City Council is meeting on September 30, 2026, to work through a large consent agenda and two public hearings. The consent agenda includes approving $102,812,920.24 in disbursements, water utility budget amendments, and several construction and engineering contracts. Public hearings cover two rezoning requests, and later items award major contracts for Silver Lake sediment removal and dam modification and for a Zumbro River siphon replacement. The council will also receive a first reading of the 2027 Master Fee Schedule.

• Consent agenda includes accounts payable of $102,812,920.24 for October 5, 2026
• Zone change CD2026-002ZC by 75th AZ, LLC: 15.75 acres from H (Holding Zone) to MXC (Mixed Use General)
• Zone change CD2026-001ZC by Stencil Group: about 3.83 acres from MX-S to R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
• Contract award to Rachel Contracting, LLC for $18,937,132.74 for Silver Lake Sediment Removal and Dam Modification, Project No. J4889
• Contract award to Carl Bolander & Sons Co. for $8,241,235.20 for Zumbro River Siphon replacement and sewer extension, Project No. J7829

Public Utility Board

The Rochester Public Utility Board meets on September 29, 2026, to work through a consent agenda and one bid award. The consent agenda includes a $16,596,835.56 accounts payable review, a $836,000 purchase of five submersible switchgear units from Border States Electric, a $488,000 increase for the Country Club Road Water Main Extension Project (City Project J7862), and a $158,958.80 fuel nozzle expenditure for Gas Turbine #2. Under consideration of bids, the Board will vote on awarding a $2,540,300 construction contract for the Kalmar Booster Station to Rice Lake Construction Group. The Board will also authorize public notification of proposed 2027 supplemental electric and water utility rate changes, and hear informational items on 2027 legislative priorities and Board Policy 11.

• Award $2,540,300 Kalmar Booster Station construction contract to Rice Lake Construction Group of Deerwood, Minnesota
• Purchase five submersible switchgear units from Border States Electric for $836,000
• Additional $488,000 for Country Club Road Water Main Extension Project (City Project J7862), raising total authorization from $1,200,000 to $1,688,000
• Additional $158,958.80 for fuel nozzle replacement on Gas Turbine #2
• Authorize public notification of the 2027 Supplemental Electric and Water Utility Rate Adjustment

The Public Utility Board unanimously approved a $2,540,300 construction contract for the Kalmar Booster Station, contingent on City Council approval of the budget. The board also authorized an additional $488,000 expenditure for the Country Club Road Water Main Extension Project and initiated public notification for proposed 2027 electric and water rate adjustments.

• Approved $2,540,300 construction contract for Kalmar Booster Station (unanimous)
• Approved $488,000 additional expenditure for Country Club Road Water Main Extension (unanimous)
• Authorized public notification for 2027 Supplemental Electric and Water Rate Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five submersible switchgear units for $836,000 (unanimous)
• Approved engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for financial audit services (unanimous)

Public Utility Board

The Rochester Public Utilities Board will review several large expenditures, including a construction contract for the Kalmar Booster Station and funding for the Country Club Road Water Main Extension Project. The Board will also discuss proposed 2027 utility rate adjustments and authorize various equipment purchases and service engagements.

• Award construction contract to Rice Lake Construction Group for $2,540,300 for Kalmar Booster Station
• Authorize $488,000 additional expenditure for Country Club Road Water Main Extension Project
• Authorize $836,000 purchase of five submersible switchgear units from Border States Electric
• Approve $158,958.80 for Gas Turbine #2 fuel nozzle replacement
• Review accounts payable totaling $16,596,835.56 for 08/12/2026 to 09/10/2026

City Council - Study Session

The Rochester City Council holds a study session with three presentations and a schedule review. Topics include a Housing Access Update, a transportation mode shift and demand management overview, and an update on the Stormwater Water Quality Treatment Credit Transfer Policy. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational.

• Housing Access Update (3:30-5:00 p.m.)
• From Plans to Practical Choice: Mode Shift and Transportation Demand Management Overview (5:00-6:15 p.m.)
• Stormwater Water Quality Treatment Credit Transfer Policy Update (6:15-6:30 p.m.)
• Study Session Schedule (6:30 p.m.)

Citizens Advisory on Transit

The Citizens Advisory on Transit will meet to discuss meeting schedules and review current polling places. The body will also receive reports on the July 2026 Transit report and the financial outlook, performance, and strategic direction of Rochester Public Transit.

• Approval of July 10th, 2026 minutes and video
• Transit July 2026 Report
• Review of Current Polling Places
• Rochester Public Transit: Financial Outlook, Performance, and Strategic Direction

The Citizens Advisory on Transit approved the minutes from their July 10th, 2026 meeting and voted to change their regular meeting schedule to the second Thursday of each month from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The committee also received information items regarding the July 2026 transit report, polling places, and the Rochester Public Transit financial outlook.

• Approved July 10th, 2026 meeting minutes and video (Approved [Unanimous])
• Approved order of agenda (Approved [Unanimous])
• Approved moving meetings to the second Thursday of each month from 3:30pm to 4:30pm (Approved [Unanimous])
• Adjourned meeting (Approved [Unanimous])

City Council - Study Session

This is a study session where the City Council will receive presentations and discuss updates on housing access, transportation demand management, and a stormwater water quality treatment credit transfer policy. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.

• Housing Access Update presentation
• Mode Shift and Transportation Demand Management overview
• Stormwater Water Quality Treatment Credit Transfer Policy update
• Study Session Schedule review

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the Stopple Farm House. The commission will also review a proposal from Commissioner Koestler regarding a process for prioritizing the Historic Preservation Inventory List.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the Stopple Farm House
• Commissioner Koestler proposal for Historic Preservation Inventory Strategy
• Review of Public Engagement & Education program outline

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the historic rehabilitation of the Stopple Farm House. The commission also reviewed a proposal for an inventory strategy and an outline for public engagement.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Stopple Farm House alterations (Unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved order of agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider certifying the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $124,901,338 and a preliminary budget of $799,283,832, with a public hearing set for December 7, 2026. The consent agenda includes contracts, agreements, and policy approvals. Public hearings include a conditional use permit for a quarry and the 2027 CDBG action plan.

• Certify 2027 preliminary tax levy of $124,901,338 and budget of $799,283,832
• Award $623,280.55 in contracts for Public Safety Training Center remodel
• Contract with EOR, Inc. for $235,035 (Pond 40) and $376,322.50 (Kings Run)
• Approve naming rights agreements for Rochester Sportsplex with Altra Credit Union and Knutson Construction
• Public hearing on denial of conditional use permit for limestone quarry by MGK, LLC

City Council

The Rochester City Council will consider certifying the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $124,901,338 and setting a $799,283,832 operating and capital budget, with a public hearing scheduled for December 7, 2026. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, agreements, and policy approvals, including a $623,280.55 remodel of the Public Safety Training Center and a recommendation to deny a conditional use permit for a limestone quarry. The meeting also includes public hearings on the quarry permit and the 2027 Community Development Block Grant allocations.

• Certify 2027 preliminary tax levy of $124,901,338 and budget of $799,283,832
• Award $623,280.55 in contracts for Public Safety Training Center remodel
• Recommend denial of Conditional Use Permit for limestone quarry by MGK LLC
• Approve naming rights agreements for Rochester Sportsplex with Altra Credit Union and Knutson Construction
• Approve $235,035 contract with EOR, Inc. for Pond 40 Concept Plan design

Police Civil Service Commission

The Rochester Police Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the agenda, hear public comments, and consider a request to authorize the appointment of one temporary Sergeant. The meeting is largely procedural, with the temporary sergeant appointment being the only substantive item.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Authorize appointment of one temporary Sergeant

The Police Civil Service Commission approved a request to authorize the appointment of one temporary Sergeant, with all three members present voting yes. The commission also approved its agenda and the minutes from its last meeting, both unanimously. No public comment was recorded, and no other business was taken up. All votes were 3-0, with Bradley D Trahan, Courtney Dugstad and Angela Halbert present.

• Approved appointment of one temporary Sergeant (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the last meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned (3-0)

Ethical Practices Board

The Ethical Practices Board is meeting to review two complaint inquiries submitted on August 17 and August 19, 2026, and to receive updates on any other inquiries. The board will also approve minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting and take public comments, though verbal comments cannot be accepted as formal ethical complaints.

• Review of two complaint inquiries submitted on August 17 and August 19, 2026
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2026
• Open comment period (15-minute total limit) for items not on the agenda

The Ethical Practices Board reviewed two complaint inquiries submitted August 17 and August 19, 2026. The August 19 complaint was dismissed on a unanimous vote. A motion to recommend further investigation of the August 17 complaint was denied 1-5-1, and the board then voted 5-1-1 to table discussion of that complaint to its next meeting in October. The board also approved its June 18, 2026 minutes and set its next meeting for October 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in conference room 320 of City Hall.

• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed the August 19, 2026 complaint (unanimous)
• Denied motion to recommend further investigation of the August 17, 2026 complaint (1-5-1)
• Approved tabling discussion of the August 17, 2026 complaint to the October meeting (5-1-1)
• Approved adjournment with next meeting October 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in conference room 320 of City Hall (6-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two zone changes and one major modification. It will forward recommendations to the City Council on rezoning a 15.75-acre site to Mixed Use General and a 3.83-acre site to Medium Density Residential, and will consider approving a height increase for a residential project. The agenda also includes approval of the August 12, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Zone Change CD2026-002ZC by 75th AZ, LLC: rezone 15.75 acres from H (Holding) to MXC (Mixed Use General)
• Zone Change CD2026-001ZC by Stencil Group: rezone 3.83 acres from MX-S to R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
• Major Modification CD2026-012MOD by Stencil Group: allow height increase from 48 ft to 56 ft 8 in in R-3 district, subject to one condition
• Approval of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to forward a recommendation of approval for Zoning Map Amendment CD2026-002ZC (75th AZ, LLC) and for Zoning Map Amendment CD2026-001ZC (Stencil Group), and approved Major Modification CD2026-012MOD (Stencil Group) subject to a condition of approval. The CD2026-001ZC vote was 7-1, with Jens P Boyum voting nay; the CD2026-012MOD vote was 7-0-1, with Boyum abstaining. Lisa Ross was absent. The commission also approved its August 12, 2026 minutes and the order of agenda, and discussed future presentations on the Unified Development Code and from the Parks Department.

• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Zoning Map Amendment CD2026-002ZC (75th AZ, LLC) (8-0, unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation of approval for Zoning Map Amendment CD2026-001ZC (Stencil Group) (7-1, Boyum nay)
• Approved Major Modification CD2026-012MOD (Stencil Group) subject to condition of approval (7-0-1, Boyum abstain)
• Approved the minutes and video of the August 12, 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting (8-0, unanimous)
• Approved the Order of Agenda (8-0, unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (8-0, unanimous)

Library Board

The Rochester Library Board is meeting to receive updates from affiliated groups, approve consent items including accounts payable of $120,555.37, and review policy updates. The board will also discuss county funding and services, potentially directing staff to detail service changes if funding is not provided.

• Approve accounts payable totaling $120,555.37 for September 10, 2026
• Review and approve updates to four policies: Community Posting and Brochure, Emergency Planning, Library Space Policy, and Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
• Receive update on County Funding and Payment for Services request; board input needed on service changes if unfunded
• Accept minutes of July 15, 2026 meeting and August 2026 monthly reports
• Receive reports from Library Foundation, Friends, SELCO, Advocacy Committee, Policy Committee, and Teen Library Council

The Rochester Library Board approved its consent agenda, including the July 15, 2026 minutes, $120,555.37 in disbursements for September 10, 2026, August 2026 monthly reports, and contracts signed by the Library Director. The Board also approved updates to four policies: Community Posting and Brochure, Emergency Planning, Library Space, and Privacy and Confidentiality. All votes were unanimous among the nine present members. The Board received updates on county funding and library support groups but made no other substantive decisions.

• Approved consent agenda (6.A–6.D) including July 15 minutes, $120,555.37 disbursements, August reports, and director-signed contracts (9-0)
• Approved updates to Community Posting and Brochure, Emergency Planning, Library Space, and Privacy and Confidentiality policies (9-0)
• Received and filed reports from the Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, SELCO, Advocacy Committee, Policy Committee, and Teen Library Council
• Received and filed an update on county funding and the Payment for Services request; directed staff to return with service change details if services are not funded
• Adjourned at 5:22 p.m. (9-0)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission is meeting with a public comment period and a consent agenda to approve prior meeting minutes. New business is not specified. Informational items include a Willow Creek Trail project update and a Q2 2026 multimodal count program report, both for discussion only with no action requested.

• Approval of August 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Willow Creek Trail Project Update (information only)
• Q2 2026 Multimodal Count Program Report and Counter Siting Follow-Up (discussion only)

The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 10, 2026, meeting. Staff provided informational updates on the Willow Creek Trail Project and the Q2 2026 Multimodal Count Program, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes and video (Unanimous)

Sustainability and Resiliency Commission

The Sustainability and Resiliency Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of August minutes, and informational updates. The main items are presentations on Rochester Public Utilities' Power Supply Resource Plan and RPU utility and sustainability pilot programs, both with no action required. The rest of the agenda consists of staff updates, calendar items, and member comments.

• Review of RPU Power Supply Resource Plan (50 min, no action)
• Discussion of RPU Utility Programs and Sustainability Pilot Programs (30 min, no action)
• Public comment period (4 min per speaker, 15 min total)
• Approval of August meeting minutes

The commission held a meeting on September 9, 2026, to review previous minutes and discuss utility programs. No substantive actions or decisions were taken regarding new business items.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Study Session

The Rochester City Council is holding a study session to discuss the 2027 supplemental recommended operating budget, a payment card processing fee analysis, and the 2026 mid-year action plan. These are discussion items, not final votes. The meeting also includes setting the study session schedule.

• 2027 Supplemental Recommended Operating Budget presentation
• Payment Card Processing Fee Analysis
• 2026 Mid-Year Action Plan
• Study Session Schedule

Charter Commission

The Rochester Charter Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and receiving a service recognition. The main items are a citizen request to review ranked-choice voting, continuing a review of Home Rule Charter sections 5-15 for technical revisions, and discussing the process for determining ward boundaries. The agenda also includes an open comment period and a report from the mayor on a role survey.

• Citizen request to review Ranked Choice Voting
• Review of Home Rule Charter Sections 5-15 for clarification and technical revisions
• Discussion of process for determining ward boundaries
• Receiving informational data from Mayor Norton on Role of Mayor Survey
• Recognition of 25 Years of Service

The Charter Commission approved adding ranked choice voting to the January 2027 agenda. The Commission also passed several technical amendments to the Home Rule Charter and established subcommittees to review specific charter sections.

• Approved January 2027 agenda item for ranked choice voting discussion (12-1-2)
• Approved technical amendments to Charter Sections 6.02, 6.03, and 6.05 (Unanimous)
• Established subcommittee to recommend changes to Charter Sections 8.05, 9.00, and 15.00 (10-3-2)
• Approved 2027 subcommittee to examine ward boundary provisions (7-6-2)
• Denied creating a subcommittee for immediate ranked choice voting review (5-8-2)
• Denied placing ranked choice voting on the next regular meeting agenda (6-7-2)