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Councilmember Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick appointed to serve on the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources
Councilmember Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick has been appointed to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) by Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on May 26, 2021. Councilmember Kirkpatrick will serve in an Elected City Official - Non-Metro appointment on the...
06/02/2021 9:12 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Announces Opening of Outdoor Pools & Beaches for Summer Season
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares details on several options for outdoor aquatics this summer. Community members will have the opportunity to enjoy any of the possibilities without cost, as there is free admission for 2021.
05/27/2021 1:27 PM
COVID-19 safety protocols adjusted at city-operated facilities
Effective Tuesday, June 1, masks will no longer be required inside city-operated facilities, with some exceptions. Unvaccinated members of the public are strongly encouraged to wear masks, per the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
05/26/2021 10:53 AM
City of Rochester Community Development Department Releases Second Installment of Draft Unified Development Code
The City of Rochester is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance, which regulates the manner in which private property can be developed. As a part of that process, it will be drafted in three installments. Today the Community Development team is releasing the second installment of the...
05/24/2021 12:05 PM
City of Rochester Following COVID-19 Reopening Guidance of Governor Walz and Local Public Health Officials
Earlier this month, Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health announced a plan for reopening of the state of Minnesota, including the planned end of the statewide mask mandate. As it has been since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City of Rochester will continue to work with...
05/12/2021 1:32 PM
Current detours on N. Broadway and Teton Lane
Routes affected: 101, 102, 21
05/05/2021
Mayor Norton Joins American Mayors to Ask Biden Administration for Robust Federal Investment in Community Revitalization
Mayor Kim Norton joined with other mayors across the United States on April 23, 2021 for a briefing with White House officials, to urge the Biden/Harris Administration to move forward with strong efforts to invest federal resources for sustainable, equitable community revitalization. Mayor...
04/27/2021 4:46 PM
Virtual Open House: East River Road NE Traffic Calming Project
The Public Works Department is seeking feedback on the potential traffic calming solutions for East River Road NE. A Virtual Open House is planned for April 29, 2021.
04/27/2021 2:05 PM
City Council Meetings to move to a hybrid format beginning in May
The Rochester City Council will utilize a hybrid format for Council Study Sessions and Meetings beginning on May 3, 2021. City Council Members and key City Teammates will be prioritized for in-person attendance at this time.
04/26/2021 11:04 AM
City of Rochester Provides Statement in Response to the Verdict of the Derek Chauvin Trial
The City of Rochester is striving to be inclusive, where all people are treated with dignity and respect. While the verdict reached today in the Chauvin trial brings about closure to a time filled with varying emotions, the pain, mistrust, and historical trauma by members of our community will...
04/20/2021 5:36 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Responds to Community Concerns Regarding Goose Population Management
The Parks and Recreation department and Park Board has been made aware of concerns and questions raised by community members to the Board, City Council and others regarding goose mitigation strategies approved by the Park Board in 2020.
04/13/2021 8:16 AM
City Council to Engage in Race, Equity and Leadership Training
The Rochester City Council will be joined by members of the National League of Cities (NLC) on April 12, 2021 for a Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) training session. The training supports the City’s Foundational Principle of social equity.
04/09/2021 2:18 PM
Councilmember Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Councilmember Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Federal Advocacy Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Councilmember Kirkpatrick was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal...
04/07/2021 7:58 AM
Parks & Recreation Department to Work with Community Volunteers to Manage Geese Population
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation teammates will work with a wildlife management contractor and community volunteers to initiate some goose mitigation strategies approved by the Park Board last year.
04/02/2021 1:10 PM
City Council meeting time change and adjustment of service hours at City buildings
The City of Rochester will take the next step in the reopening of in-person services beginning the week of April 5, 2021.
03/29/2021 9:21 AM
City of Rochester Announces Appointment of Kelly Geistler as City Clerk
The City of Rochester has announced that Kelly Geistler, current Deputy Clerk/Interim City Clerk, has been selected for the role of City Clerk.
03/24/2021 1:50 PM
Virtual Community Meeting to Shape Rochester’s Urban Forest Master Plan
The Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) project provides a forum for community engagement, a shared vision, and a strategic, long-term road map for the management of Rochester’s urban forest resources. Community members are encouraged to join for an informational and engaging virtual public meeting...
03/24/2021 10:36 AM
City of Rochester Launching Third year of Energy Benchmarking Program
The Rochester Energy Benchmarking Program provides a way for local business and building owners to track their energy use and identify ways to save money on utility bills. The program kicked off in 2019 with 90 participants and continues to build out Rochester’s energy data set, encouraging...
03/24/2021 10:34 AM
City of Rochester Announces Appointment of Ryan Yetzer as Interim Deputy Director of Community Development
The City of Rochester has announced that Ryan Yetzer, current Principal Planner, has been selected for the role of Interim Deputy Director of Development and Construction Services for the Community Development department...
03/24/2021 10:25 AM
City of Rochester to Update Growth Management Strategy
The City adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, Planning to Succeed 2040 (P2S 2040), in 2018. Included in the plan is a Growth Management strategy and an Urban Growth Map. P2S 2040 recognizes a hierarchy of plans which places P2S 2040 as the foundational plan that supports other, more specific plans...
03/24/2021 9:17 AM