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Key DEI Events

 

This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

 

See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects. 

 

Start Date Title Description Tags
Dec 03, 2018 12:00 PM Human Library at International Day of Persons with Disabilities ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'human library')
Nov 18, 2018 12:30 PM Journey of Building Relationships through Mutual Respect and Understanding ('compassion', 'Culture', 'diversity', 'faith')
Oct 28, 2018 02:00 PM Nineth Annual Journey of Peace: Voices of Hope ('compassion', 'faith', 'diversity')
Oct 16, 2018 07:00 AM Cradle to Career - Community Report Card ('youth', 'education', 'diversity')
Sep 11, 2018 05:30 PM Envisioning 21st Century City - September 2018 Lessons from Dubai, Diversity Council Fundraising Event ('global', 'education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
Aug 18, 2018 05:30 PM RPS School Board Study Session: Equity Efforts and Data Needs ('youth', 'education', 'diversity')
Aug 14, 2018 08:00 AM August 2018 Community Health Forum ('poverty', 'Civic Equity', 'diversity', 'community health')
May 17, 2018 05:00 PM Diversity Council @ Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'governance')
Apr 28, 2018 10:00 AM 43rd Annual World Festival ('Culture', 'diversity', 'immigrant')
Feb 22, 2018 07:00 AM Cradle to Career - Plan for the Future Cradle to Career - Plan for the Future by The Rotary Clubs of Rochester and United Way of Olmsted County ('diversity', 'education', 'community engagement')
Jan 25, 2018 09:00 AM Diversity Council Human Library at RCTC Student Success Day This will be an opportunity to sit with students and faculty as part of the RCTC Student Success Day. ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'compassion', 'Civic Equity', 'human library')
Jan 24, 2018 09:30 AM What You Need to Know for the 2020 Census: Organizing for a Complete Count Is your city already planning for the 2020 Census? Make sure you're ready for the Dec. 15 Local Update of Census Addresses deadline. ('diversity', 'CNG', 'community engagement')
Dec 04, 2017 01:00 PM Diversity Council Human Library on UN Enable Day ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'compassion', 'Civic Equity', 'human library')
Oct 19, 2017 05:30 PM Toward a More Perfect Union: Asian Pacific Minnestans Leadership Award Dinner ('Culture', 'diversity')
Aug 21, 2017 06:00 PM RPS Board's Community Focus Team Meeting ('diversity', 'education', 'community engagement', 'Diversity Council')
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
Dec 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting Dec 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Room 320, City Hall
Holiday Potluck Hosted by Pata de Perro and ACHLA Dec 17, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM — 702 W Silver Lake Dr NE Rochester, MN 55901
NAMI Minnesota Presents "Our Journeys: Multicultural Stories of Healing & Recovery" (Virtual Only) Dec 18, 2025 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
Upcoming events…
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Last Updated December 06, 2025


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RPS Balanced Budget Model

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AI Summary of PB ePaper Article

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Rochester International Relations Committee

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2025 Sister City Trips: Japan

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IRC Meeting Logs

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2026 Property Tax Levy and Other Budget Items

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  • Background
  • Video Recording
  • Presentation

PB Reporting

 

Last Updated December 02, 2025


RPS Strategic Plan Review

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  • Background
  • Presentation Slides
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Downtown Building Energy Transition Initiative

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RPS 5 Year Budget Reduction Strategy

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AI generated summary of budget reduction strategy 

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Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness

Fall (November) 2025:

  • Background Information
  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

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Senior Housing Transition Mentorship

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2025-11-14 AI summary of PB ePaper reporting

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UMR Expansion Plan

 PB ePaper Reporting: 2 new campus buildings are planned to accommodate student growth

AI Summary of PB Reporting

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About Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)

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Aug 2025 Equity Alliance Series RCI Introduction

 

Last Updated November 11, 2025


Rochester Public Library - Master Plan

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Post Bulletin Reporting

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National Small Business Initiative & National 311 Day

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Opioid Settlement-Funded Initiatives

November 4, 2025 Olmsted County Board of Commissioners Meeting; 

- Video Recording; Credible Mind Tool

PB ePaper Reporting
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Rochester Public Utilities

2026 Rate Increase

2019 Residential Rate Structure Survey 

Last Updated November 05, 2025


Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

Application Open

Background: The current Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program application is for the Tax Assessment Year 2025 - Tax Payable Year 2026, the tax savings for this application will not be realized until the Tax Payable Year 2026.

 

Last Updated November 03, 2025