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Community Encouraged to Sign-up for the Fall Fit City Challenge
Rochester residents are encouraged to get up and move this fall. By doing so, they could possibly win their city ward a party in the process. This is all a part of the Fit Fall City Challenge, which is being championed by Mayor Kim Norton. The Mayor joins 31 other Mayors across the country for...
09/03/2021 6:25 AM
Rochester Seeks Paid Participants in Transit Planning Effort, Conducting General Community Survey
Application and community survey are available at the project website www.rochestertdp.com.
09/02/2021
City of Rochester Experiences Minimal Leak in Coolant Line at Foster Arend
The City of Rochester Public Works Department became aware of a minimal leak in a propylene coolant line that runs from the Public Work Transit and Operations Center to Foster Arend water. Testing does not indicate concerns to people, fish, animals or the environment. The coolant is a food grade..
08/31/2021 5:35 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Temporary Closure of Cascade Lake Beach
The Parks & Recreation Department has been testing the water at Cascade Lake and the bacteria levels were elevated. With the health and safety of all park users in mind, Parks & Recreation has voluntarily closed the beach until test results return to an acceptable level.
08/25/2021 3:26 PM
Request for Proposals Open for Historic Chateau Theatre Operator
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the opening of the request for proposal (RFP) process for the operation and management of the historic Chateau Theatre. The RFP is open to all interested parties and has a submission deadline of September 20, 2021 at Noon. The City of Rochester will...
08/20/2021 9:46 AM
Rochester City Council rescinds Declaration of Local Emergency; strongly recommends vaccination and masking in public indoor settings
The Rochester City Council rescinded the Declaration of Local Emergency requiring masks to be worn indoors in public settings where medically vulnerable individuals or children under the age of 12 are expected to be present on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
08/19/2021 5:17 PM
City of Rochester Mayor Norton declares Local State of Emergency
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton signed a Declaration of Local Emergency requiring masks to be worn indoors by all individuals in all indoor public settings within the City where medically vulnerable individuals or children under the age of 12 are expected to be present.
08/17/2021 11:51 AM
Equity in the Built Environment; Establishing Career Pathways for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) Women
In March of 2021 the City of Rochester submitted its application in the first round of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Global Mayors Challenge. Focusing on economic recovery and growth, the City hopes to address health, income, and labor disparities deepened by COVID-19, particularly for Black...
08/17/2021 11:48 AM
City of Rochester Community Development ‘Neighborhood Week’ kicks off at Cascade Lake Park on August 17
The City of Rochester Community Development Department invites the community to Neighborhood Week, a FREE four-day family-friendly event, happening August 17 through August 21, 2021. The City is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance and seeking public comment on changes to development...
08/16/2021 9:32 AM
Citywide 25 yard signs available
Rochester residents and businesses are invited to display Citywide 25 educational yard signs on their property. The yard signs, which are available at no cost, help remind the public that the speed limit on unmarked city streets is now 25 mph.
08/11/2021 12:17 PM
Community Members Encouraged to Participate in Survey for City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department
In 2015-2016, the City of Rochester developed a Parks & Recreation System Plan to help guide future improvements to make sure the facilities, programs, and amenities offered meet community needs, and to make sure that improvements were economically sustainable over the next 20 year period.
08/11/2021 7:50 AM
Mayor Norton Selected for New State Task Force on Shelter
As part of the 2021 Housing Omnibus bill passed into law as Chapter 8 during the recent legislative session, a new State Task Force on (Homelessness) Shelter was established. Mayor Norton was appointed by Cathy ten Broeke, Assistant Commissioner and Executive Director, Minnesota Interagency...
08/10/2021 3:13 PM
City council, committee, and commission meetings to occur virtually or in a hybrid format
Given the high level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Olmsted County (high as of August 9, 2021) and with safety as a top priority, all council, committee and commission meetings should occur virtually.
08/09/2021 6:07 PM
Open House: Country Club Manor Traffic Calming Project
he Public Works Department is seeking feedback from residents of Country Club Manor on the traffic issues and concerns in their neighborhood. Teammates will meet with neighbors on August 10, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at People Of Hope Church.
08/09/2021 9:04 AM
Masks required in City-operated buildings effective August 6, 2021
Effective Friday, August 6, 2021, all City of Rochester teammates and visitors will be required to wear facial coverings in city-operated facilities, regardless of their vaccination status.
08/05/2021 2:51 PM
City of Rochester continues to seek public insights on Active Transportation
The City of Rochester continues to seek public insight on how to create safe, accessible “people-powered” connections between businesses, neighborhoods, schools, and other destinations.
08/04/2021 8:00 AM
City of Rochester echoes recommendation for masking in public, indoor settings
In response to the latest information regarding the levels of community COVID-19 transmission, the City of Rochester echoes the recommendation for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to mask in public, indoor settings.
08/02/2021 9:07 PM
City of Rochester and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Measuring Urban Heat Island Effect through Drone Pilot Project
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is starting up a drone program this summer with a series of demonstration flights particularly aimed at integrating climate adaptation and environmental justice considerations into potential drone uses.
08/02/2021 8:18 AM
The City of Rochester and Community Partners Participate in Bloomberg 2021 Global Mayors Ideas Camp
In June 2021, the City of Rochester, MN was selected as one of 50 finalists in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge. There were more than 630 applications from 99 countries. On July 22, members of the Rochester Mayor’s Challenge team joined Bloomberg Philanthropies and the...
07/27/2021 8:53 AM
Fairgrounds Park & Ride Closed July 26 - Aug 1
Parkers should use RCTC Park & Ride. No direct service to Fairgrounds this week.
07/26/2021 8:30 AM