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Mayor Norton to Hold Virtual State of the City Address with Fellow Community Leaders
Mayor Kim Norton will hold the State of the City address virtually on January 22, 2021 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. She will provide her comments and she will be joined by: Brooke Carlson, City Council President , Jean Marvin, Chair of Rochester Public School Board, Stephanie Podulke, Chair...
01/14/2021 7:37 AM
City of Rochester One of Six Cities Selected to Participate in Upcoming Mayor’s Institute on Job Creation and Economic Opportunity
The City of Rochester has been selected by the National League of Cities (NLC) to participate in the Mayors’ Institute on Job Creation and Economic Opportunity to Improve Health and Equity.
01/13/2021 11:28 AM
City of Rochester Highlights 2020 in Year in Review Video
The City of Rochester published the 2020 Year in Review video, which highlights the response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the activities of the organization over the past year. The video highlights key achievements in the 13 City departments.
01/11/2021 8:59 AM
RPT to resume fare collection and renumber some routes January 24
Fare collection and front door boarding to resume. Routes renumbered to allow for future expansion.
01/11/2021
Virtual Update – 12 Avenue SW and 13 Avenue SW Utility Upgrade Project
The Public Works Department is providing a virtual update on the 12 Avenue SW and 13 Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Relief Lines project.
01/08/2021 10:07 AM
The City of Rochester Seeks City Council Support to Advance Plans for the Riverfront Reimagined Site in Downtown Rochester
The City of Rochester purchased the Labor Temple building, located at 11 4th Street SE, in 2013 knowing it was a desirable parcel for a potential future riverfront redevelopment project. The building has been in disrepair and the City staff team will request authorization to proceed with...
01/08/2021 7:43 AM
Four New Councilmembers to Take the Oath of Office and Mayor Norton to Provide the State of the City Address
During the January 4, 2021 City Council meeting, four members of the community will take the oath of office. Mayor Kim Norton will also provide a State of the City address. Community members are encouraged to stream the activities live.
12/30/2020 4:44 PM
Community Development Department Launches Housing and Neighborhood Services Division and Implements Rental License Changes
The City of Rochester announced its implementation of the most recent phase of the Development Services and Infrastructure (DSI) team. One of the results includes the former Housing Inspection Services becoming the Housing and Neighborhood Services Division. This renewed division aims to...
12/30/2020 2:00 PM
Mayor Norton Joins Over One Thousand Leaders across the United States Affirming Commitment to Global Climate Action on the Fifth Anniversary of the Paris Agreement
December 12, 2020 marked the five-year anniversary of the world coming together to sign the Paris Agreement and Mayor Kim Norton is marking the moment by committing to a national mobilization for a clean energy economy and centering their own operations in pursuit of climate action. In doing...
12/22/2020 8:26 AM
Rochester Public Transit Holiday Schedule
Rochester Public Transit will be following a modified schedule during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
12/21/2020
Rochester Recognized as a Part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors 14th Annual Climate Protection Awards for Climate Action
Mayors across the United States are being recognized today for their local climate efforts as part of the 14th Annual Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The City of Rochester and Mayor Norton are among the twelve being recognized...
12/18/2020 12:39 PM
Virtual Open House – 65 Street NW Reconstruction Project
he City of Rochester has launched a Virtual Open House and Public Engagement Portal for the 65 Street NW Reconstruction Project. The public is encouraged to learn more about the project at their convenience and provide feedback before January 8, 2021.
12/15/2020 2:12 PM
Rochester City Council Approves Employment Contract for City Administrator Alison Zelms
The Rochester City Council voted to approve an employment contract for Alison Zelms, who will serve as the next City Administrator, during the December 14, 2020 City Council meeting. Ms. Zelms will start in the role on January 21, 2021.
12/14/2020 3:33 PM
City of Rochester and RNeighbors Announce Scavenger Hunt for Local Murals
RNeighbors partnered with the City of Rochester to support the creation of a program which brought 15 permanent murals throughout Rochester. The community is invited to participate in the mural scavenger hunt to locate and view all of them. The mural program provided work to 14 local artists...
12/08/2020 9:22 AM
Rochester City Council Selects Alison Zelms as the Next City Administrator
The Rochester City Council voted to select Alison Zelms as the next City Administrator during the December 7, 2020 City Council meeting. Baker Tilly, the search firm partner, will work with the City to reach a contract agreement. The City Council is expected to finish the process by voting...
12/07/2020 7:07 PM
City Council Approves Prevailing Wage, Workforce Participation Goals and Targeted Business Contracting on City Funded Projects
On November 23, 2020, the Rochester City Council approved prevailing-wage, workforce participation goals and targeted business contracting for all City of Rochester Capital Improvement Plan projects funded by the City only.
12/04/2020 11:53 AM
City Parks and Trail System See Improvements Via Parks & Recreation Department Conservation Corp Program
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department worked with five community partners by way of the Rochester Conservation Corps to provide employment for 87 under or unemployed community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The groups assisted Parks & Recreation teammates with...
12/04/2020 11:25 AM
Rochester Public Transit resumes Route 14 service
Beginning Monday, Dec. 6, Rochester Public Transit will reintroduce Route 14. This will add six new trips to the RPT “Rebuild” schedule, three in the morning peak time and three in the afternoon peak.
12/03/2020 8:25 AM
Downtown Waterfront SE Small Area Plan Community Forum
As a part of the ongoing Downtown Waterfront SE Small Area Plan (DWSE SAP), the community is invited to participate in one of two upcoming virtual forums with City of Rochester teammates and members of the consultant team.
12/02/2020 3:12 PM
City of Rochester Announces Finalists for the City Administrator Role
The City of Rochester, in partnership with search firm Baker Tilly, has announced the two finalist selected for final interviews as the search for the next City Administrator continues. The finalists will be interviewed by the City’s Leadership Team on December 2, 2020 and Mayor, City Council...
11/23/2020 3:31 PM