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DMCC Executive Committee Notice of Public Meeting
Following the March 13, 2020 Declaration of Peacetime Emergency by Governor Walz, the Executive Committee of the DMCC is holding its regularly scheduled March 26, 2020 9:30 AM meeting by telephone or other electronic means, according to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.021.
03/20/2020 4:19 PM
City of Rochester Announces Declared State of Emergency While Highlighting Continuity of City Services
The health and safety of our Rochester community continues to be the City of Rochester’s top priority. On March 13, 2020 Governor Walz declared a peacetime emergency and on March 17, 2020 Olmsted County declared a health emergency due to COVID-19. The City of Rochester is declaring a local...
03/20/2020 3:47 PM
COVID-19-related changes impact future City of Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
Due to the social distancing recommendations being implemented to help minimize the transmission of the novel Coronavirus, upcoming City of Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings will include a modified public hearing process.
03/19/2020 2:32 PM
City of Rochester Announces Additional Changes to Parking, Transit, Buildings and Meetings
The health and safety of our Rochester community continues to be the City of Rochester’s top priority. Following the social distancing guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Public Health, the City of Rochester is taking the following actions:
03/17/2020 6:30 PM
Local organizations unite to address community food distribution
In the wake of Governor Tim Walz’s decision to close schools from March 18-27 to help slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Rochester and local organizations have announced a collaboration to ensure food and other necessities are available to those in need.
03/17/2020 1:57 PM
Rochester Public Library Prepares to Close March 18, 2020 in Response to COVID-19
The health and safety of all teammates and our entire community continue to be the City of Rochester’s top priority. Following the social distancing guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Public Health, the Rochester Public Library (RPL) will close starting March 18, 2020.
03/15/2020 5:46 PM
City of Rochester to Discuss Revenue Enhancements and Diversification at Upcoming Study Session
During the 2020 budget process and previous City Council Study Sessions, there have been conversations around revenue enhancement & diversification options including a community lighting utility, natural gas franchise fee and sidewalk improvement districts. At the City Council Study Session on...
03/12/2020 3:53 PM
Rochester Police Department Seeks Community Feedback on Law Enforcement Survey
The Rochester Police Department (RPD), along with four other departments across Minnesota, are participating in a coordinated Polco survey meant to gain insight and feedback from community members. This coordinated survey is being led by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. Community...
03/10/2020 10:24 AM
Parks & Recreation Department to Propose Park Name Correction
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking the Park Board approval to fix the name error of what is currently known as Cooke Park.
03/06/2020 8:41 AM
Voting in the March 3 Presidential Primary
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate in the Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Polls will be open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Individuals are eligible to vote if they are a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old and have resided...
03/02/2020 2:11 PM
The City of Rochester Prepares for COVID-19 - Coronavirus
For the past month, City of Rochester teammates have been working with organizational partners, including Olmsted County, Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester International Airport and others to monitor and take the necessary steps to prepare for the novel...
02/28/2020 8:45 AM
Rochester’s bike sharing program extended to offer bikes to community groups and individuals in need
Rochester’s popular bike sharing program is set to return in 2020 but with some notable changes. This year, in addition to short-term use, community groups and individuals in need can apply for a bike of their own.
02/26/2020 9:46 AM
City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center kick off second year of Energy Benchmarking Program
The City of Rochester and the Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency are excited to celebrate the first year of Rochester’s Energy Benchmarking Program and kick off year two.
02/25/2020 3:44 PM
City of Rochester Fire Department to Host First Electric Fire Truck
The City of Rochester and Rochester Fire Department will host the world’s first fully electric fire truck on March 6, 2020. The community is invited to join members of the City team for a brief program and apparatus demonstration.
02/25/2020 7:44 AM
Direct balloting for Presidential Nomination Primary begins tomorrow
The direct balloting period for the Minnesota Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) begins tomorrow, February 25, 2020, and will continue through March 2, 2020, the last day of early absentee voting. When voting during the direct balloting period, rather than sealing the absentee ballot into an...
02/24/2020 8:22 AM
City of Rochester Still in Need of Election Judges for Upcoming Presidential Nomination Primary
As the City of Rochester and Olmsted County prepare for the Presidential Nomination Primary, the City is seeking community members to serve as election judges. In total, there are still over 200 judges needed to serve voters on March 3, 2020. The City recently proposed the adjustment to the...
02/13/2020 10:24 AM
Planning and Zoning Services will join Building Safety at the Development Services & Infrastructure Center on February 18
On Tuesday, February 18, Rochester’s one-stop development services experience will be another step closer to becoming a reality as planning and zoning services join the city’s Building Safety teammates in the new Development Services & Infrastructure Center at 4001 West River Parkway NW.
02/12/2020 10:38 AM
City of Rochester Celebrates First Day of the Legislative Session with a Dedicated Presence at the State Capitol
The City of Rochester is thrilled to have a dedicated presence at the Minnesota State Capitol as session starts today. Heather Corcoran, a Rochester native, began as the City’s first ever Policy Analyst in early January 2020.
02/11/2020 8:11 AM
Rochester Garden Grants Launched
The City of Rochester is offering grants for residents and land managers to establish pollinator habitat and water stewardship gardens. The Rochester Garden Grants program is a refresh of the decade long Realize Rain Gardens Rochester Grant.
01/31/2020 4:00 PM
Building Safety is first of three city departments relocating to new collaborative location
The City of Rochester Building Safety Department will soon be vacating its space on Campus Drive and moving to the newly renovated Development Services & Infrastructure Center (DSIC), located at 4001 West River Parkway NW, Rochester, MN 55901.
01/24/2020 3:38 PM