Should you wish to build a privacy fence on your property, please contact the Planning & Zoning at 507-328-2311 to obtain the necessary permits and/or information.

Questions or concerns about neighbors and trees can be directed to the 311 non-emergency services department  at (507) 328-2123 or Rochester, MN - Rochester, MN (qscend.com)

Alternatively, the University of Minnesota Extension Service has a helpful fact sheet on tree law that can be found at:

http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/2008/12/minnesota-law-and-trees/

Assuming a guilty plea or conviction, a judge can take into consideration someone's financial circumstances.  One option frequently utilized is community work service in place of payment of a fine.   Community work service is credited toward a fine at the rate of $10/hour (e.g. $200 fine or 20 hours community work service.)  If the resolution involves a conviction there are fees and surcharges (usually $90) that must be paid.  There is a minimal fee charged for the community work service program.

Payment plans are also an option.    If you are resolving your case directly with the prosecutor you can be given up to four months to pay a fine.  If you need a longer period of time a judge would need to approve that request. 

While the City would certainly encourage steps to safer driving, we are not able to offer any type of diversion sentence tied to a "safe driving class".  Additionally, absent exceptional circumstances the prosecutor will NOT be able to keep the ticket off of your record.

 One exception under the law is for a speeding ticket of 65 mph or less, either in a 60 or a 55 mph zone.  Such an offense would NOT be reported to your driving record.  

The City Attorney office has designated Tuesday & Wednesday's at 1:00 p.m. to attend traffic court at the Olmsted County Government Center.  

If you have received a traffic citation, within the city limits of Rochester and you wish to speak with a prosecutor, you may attend a Tuesday/Wednesday arraignment day and request to speak with a prosecutor.   Please go to the 4th floor of the Olmsted County Government Center, check in with court staff and a prosecutor will call you into a conference room to discuss your citation. 

If you do not wish to resolve your citation and would like a hearing, please contact the Olmsted County District Court at (507) 722-7279 and request a hearing.