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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
City of Rochester recreational activities suspended by Executive Order
City recreational activities are suspended as part of new statewide restrictions. All recreational activities at The Recreation Center, Graham Arena Complex and the National Volleyball Center are canceled through December 18, 2020.
11/20/2020 1:47 PM
Virtual Open House – 4 Street SE and 19 Avenue SE Intersection Improvements
The Public Works Department is seeking feedback on the 4 Street SE and 19 Avenue SE Intersection Improvements Project.
11/18/2020 2:21 PM
City of Rochester Taking Actions to Slow Spread of COVID-19
The City of Rochester is reducing in-person city services and closing recreation facilities due to the increased spread of COVID-19 in the Rochester community. City leaders are also urging residents to use phone-based or virtual resources, and forgo in-person meetings as much as possible.
11/13/2020 4:21 PM
Property owners reminded to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and paths
Winter can be a difficult time for pedestrians using sidewalks and paths to safely access transit, schools, work, and maintain an active lifestyle. Property owners are reminded: “When snow is here, you have 24 hours to clear!”
11/09/2020 1:59 PM
Rochester Water Reclamation Plant receives award for operational excellence
The City of Rochester Water Reclamation Plant received a Gold Level Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).
11/06/2020 7:37 AM
Day Center moves to Silver Lake Station
After months of planning and preparation, City of Rochester is moving its Day Center operations to The Landing at Silver Lake Station, 702 W. Silver Lake Drive NE.
11/05/2020 2:22 PM
The City’s Building Safety Department Joins with Community Development to Better Serve the Community
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the next phase of the implementation of the Development Services and Infrastructure (DSI) vision as part of our goal to become America’s most innovative development services team. This latest phase includes the joining of the Community Development...
11/02/2020 9:15 AM
Voting in the November 3 General Election
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate in the General Election on Tuesday, November 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 in Minnesota for a m
11/02/2020 8:20 AM
Capacity for President Trump’s Visit Reaches Attendance Maximum
President Trump is scheduled to be in Rochester, MN on October 30, 2020. City officials have been notified that 250 people have been selected and provided tickets, and per the agreement between the City of Rochester and the Republican National Committee (RNC), no more people are allowed...
10/30/2020 1:22 PM
City of Rochester and Rochester International Airport Prepares for President Trump’s Visit
The President of the United States is scheduled to be in Rochester, MN on October 30, 2020. He is expected to land and depart from Rochester International Airport (RST) and the campaign will hold an invitation only event at approximately 5:00 p.m. RST and various City departments, including...
10/29/2020 7:18 PM
Virtual Open House for the Silver Lake Dredging and Dam Modification Project
The City of Rochester has launched a Virtual Open House and Public Engagement Portal for the Silver Lake Dredging and Dam Modification Project. The public is encouraged to learn more about the project and provide feedback.
10/26/2020 2:17 PM
The City of Rochester proposes a Safe Systems approach to setting speed limits
The City Engineer and Traffic Engineer, based on a Safe Systems approach that included a Speed Limit Study, have recommended a city-wide speed limit of 20 mph on local streets.
10/22/2020 2:14 PM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department to Host Virtual Open House for Urban Forest Master Plan Project
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is in the process of building an Urban Forest Master Plan to guide the management and growth of the urban forest for years to come. The City and project team will host two virtual open house opportunities for community members to engage and...
10/21/2020 2:54 PM
The Rochester Development Services and Infrastructure Center and North Station Reaches Completion
The City of Rochester has completed an adaptive reuse and building of the Development Services and Infrastructure Center (DSIC) and the North Station for the Rochester Police Department (RPD). Located at the corner of 41st Street NW and West River Parkway, the project was constructed by...
10/20/2020 8:26 AM