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Community Feedback Sought for Future Splash Pads
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to start construction on Rochester’s first splash pad later this year. A second splash pad is planned to begin construction in 2022. Community members are being asked to provide their feedback via an online survey and virtual open...
03/24/2021 9:15 AM
City of Rochester Presents Key Learnings from COVID-19 and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey and Conversations
City of Rochester teammates will provide a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion update to the Mayor and City Council during the March 8, 2021 Study Session. The City’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Chao Mwatela will be introduced. In addition, the results gathered via a Coronavirus...
03/24/2021 9:13 AM
Applications for Ethical Practices Board
Applications are now being accepted for two positions on the Ethical Practices Board
03/01/2021 1:31 PM
Notice of Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Silver Lake Dredging and Dam Modification Project
The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Silver Lake Dredging and Dam Modification Project is now available for review.
02/09/2021
City of Rochester Hires First Ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director
The City of Rochester announced the appointment of Chao Mwatela to serve as the City’s first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Director. The City Council supported the creation of the position as a part of the 2021 budget.
01/28/2021 9:14 AM
Virtual Open House – Water Reclamation Plant Facilities Plan
The Public Works Department is having a public hearing on January 19, 2021 at 3:30pm to discuss the Water Reclamation Plant Facilities Plan.
01/15/2021 2:27 PM
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