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Commitment

Beam Filter: Commitment
Status
March 19, 2024 : Action Request March 18, 2024

Comment at the 3/18/2024 City Council Meeting:

To act on September 21, 2020 council resolutions for the city staff to develop a Intercultural City action plan.  


July 20, 2022 : County of Olmsted, MN Resident Survey

High-level results from the Olmsted County 2022 Resident Survey were shared at the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022.


September 04, 2021 : Olmsted County Welcoming Week 2021

Welcoming Week 2021 resolution


May 28, 2021 : Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

2021-05-28 News: Msg from JJ,;  May 2021 TB Report;  ACG pledge , 


April 13, 2021 : City Council NLC Racial Equity Study Session

4/12/2021 City Council NLC Racial Equity in Local Government Study Session. 


March 17, 2021 : City of Rochester, MN Study Session on DEI

Rochester City Council session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


December 03, 2020 : Maxfield Olmsted County Housing Study Findings

 Maxfield Study Updates. 


September 22, 2020 : Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Major Milestone

(1) City Council approved ICI Resolution

(2) City Council Study Session on ICI Index  


February 22, 2020 : Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library Strategic Plan 2020 - 2025


Public Service Policies

Beam Filter: Governance/Public Policy
Status
March 19, 2024 : Action Request March 18, 2024

Comment at the 3/18/2024 City Council Meeting:

To act on September 21, 2020 council resolutions for the city staff to develop a Intercultural City action plan.  


July 20, 2022 : County of Olmsted, MN Resident Survey

High-level results from the Olmsted County 2022 Resident Survey were shared at the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022.


September 04, 2021 : Olmsted County Welcoming Week 2021

Welcoming Week 2021 resolution


April 13, 2021 : City Council NLC Racial Equity Study Session

4/12/2021 City Council NLC Racial Equity in Local Government Study Session. 


March 17, 2021 : City of Rochester, MN Study Session on DEI

Rochester City Council session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


Media & Communication

Beam Filter: Technology Enablement
Status
January 03, 2022 : 2021 Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan Reports

Key info includes: 4Q 2021 News;  3Q 2021 News, 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, DMC Discovery Walk Pre-bid 


May 28, 2021 : Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

2021-05-28 News: Msg from JJ,;  May 2021 TB Report;  ACG pledge , 


September 22, 2020 : Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Major Milestone

(1) City Council approved ICI Resolution

(2) City Council Study Session on ICI Index  


June 23, 2020 : Rochester Nonprofit Consortium Commits to Racial Justice

Offering a collective, community-wide commitment to action, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium leads a Collaborative Response to Racial Equity


March 24, 2020 : COVID-19 Info Sharing App Live

A web-based app called “Roch Strong” is now live to help “our community businesses and nonprofits...overcome COVID-19 and stay strong.


September 27, 2019 : SharePoint Usage Enablement Presentation

SharePoint Usage Enablement Presentation to Nonprofit consortium 


May 21, 2016 : Community Beam presentations

openBEAM.net presentations on Community Beam, a community assets portal, to Community for Health and CLF.  


Anti-discrimination

Beam Filter: Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations
50 Organizations registered shown in alphabetical order at the following:
  • Projects
    49 Projects registered shown in alphabetical order at the following:
  • Status
    April 01, 2024 : EBE Presentation to City Council Study Session

    1. Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI: Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session and Link to City Council video 

    2. Career Opportunities for Women of Color


    March 19, 2024 : Action Request March 18, 2024

    Comment at the 3/18/2024 City Council Meeting:

    To act on September 21, 2020 council resolutions for the city staff to develop a Intercultural City action plan.  


    March 04, 2024 : Olmsted County Human Rights and Human Services Reorg

    Reorganization: Olmsted County announces changes to advisory boards for human services and human rights.

    “This new model positions us to better learn from our residents and address community needs.”

    Open Beam Comments : Accountability of actions and results

     


    October 21, 2023 : Rochester Area Volunteer Administration

    1. RAVA October 19 2023 Meeting Notes
    2. RAVA Meeting Notes: 6/15/2023 featuring inclusive language and use of pronouns; 2. 2021 survey announcement  


    July 20, 2022 : County of Olmsted, MN Resident Survey

    High-level results from the Olmsted County 2022 Resident Survey were shared at the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022.


    January 03, 2022 : 2021 Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan Reports

    Key info includes: 4Q 2021 News;  3Q 2021 News, 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, DMC Discovery Walk Pre-bid 


    September 04, 2021 : Olmsted County Welcoming Week 2021

    Welcoming Week 2021 resolution


    July 07, 2021 : How to approach a DEI improvement project

     Use the Listen, Learn and Act model to support new DEI leaders in our community -- a living document to jot down OpenBeam's thoughts how organizations may contribute to our area's DEI progress.  


    May 28, 2021 : Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

    2021-05-28 News: Msg from JJ,;  May 2021 TB Report;  ACG pledge , 


    May 27, 2021 : Discovery Walk

    March 2021 DMCC approval for Bid


    April 13, 2021 : City Council NLC Racial Equity Study Session

    4/12/2021 City Council NLC Racial Equity in Local Government Study Session. 


    March 22, 2021 : NAACP, Rochester Chapter Hosting Three Spring Events

      Three NAACP events: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Forum, The Page Amendment, COVID 19:  A Health Forum 


    March 17, 2021 : City of Rochester, MN Study Session on DEI

    Rochester City Council session on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


    January 14, 2021 : 2021 - 2023 Community Health Improvement Plan Document and Sections

    Coalition of Community Health Improvement (CHIP) releasing 2021-2023 health improvement plan. 


    January 01, 2021 : 2020 Targeted Business, Workforce Participation Reports

    2020-12-11 Report; 2020-11-02 October Report; 2020-09-30 September Report 


    December 10, 2020 : Co-designing of Discovery Walk Concept

    Summary of Co-design of Discovery Walk and Codify the co-design process. 


    September 22, 2020 : Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI) Major Milestone

    (1) City Council approved ICI Resolution

    (2) City Council Study Session on ICI Index  


    June 23, 2020 : Rochester Nonprofit Consortium Commits to Racial Justice

    Offering a collective, community-wide commitment to action, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium leads a Collaborative Response to Racial Equity


    February 22, 2020 : Rochester Public Library

    Rochester Public Library Strategic Plan 2020 - 2025


    February 18, 2020 : Federal Reserve Bank quality education initiative

    Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis invitation to support constitutional amendment to guarantee a quality education for all of our state's  children.  


    September 23, 2019 : Analysis of RPS referal data

    Phil Wheeler analysis of RPS referral data.


    April 23, 2019 : History Center to present Traveling While Black

    The “Traveling While Black” exhibit being developed by the History Center of Olmsted County will chronicle the challenges faced by black motorists prior to the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.


    June 15, 2018 : Mayor Brede signed ICI pledge

    On Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 11:00 am, the Journey to Growth team, the City of Rochester and citizens of Rochester will gather in the City Hall Atrium for a special Signing Ceremony, designating Rochester as the first U.S. City to join the Council of Europe’s ICI (Intercultural Cities Initiative) program.


    September 10, 2017 : Rochester-Southeast Minnesota Campus for Single Mothers and their Children

    Remick Family donates land for future Jeremiah Program campus in Rochester


    December 08, 2015 : Intercultural Cities Initiative (ICI): Getting the mayor to buy in.

    Met with mayor Brede and Randy Staver to discuss city participation and support


    November 11, 2015 : 2015 UMR Annual Meeting: "Think Globally and Act Locally"

    At yesterday's UMR annual meeting, the keynote message was "Think globally, and act locally." I couldn't agree more. I was inspired by the student at my table and also the students on the panel. They were poised,  mature and articulate.  A bright future ahead of them. 


    Education

    Beam Filter: Education
    Status
    April 01, 2024 : EBE Presentation to City Council Study Session

    1. Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI: Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session and Link to City Council video 

    2. Career Opportunities for Women of Color


    April 23, 2023 : University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan Update

    2023-04-23 PB reporting on UMR;  2022-11-22 Plan change due to Covid 2020


    July 07, 2021 : How to approach a DEI improvement project

     Use the Listen, Learn and Act model to support new DEI leaders in our community -- a living document to jot down OpenBeam's thoughts how organizations may contribute to our area's DEI progress.  


    February 22, 2020 : Rochester Public Library

    Rochester Public Library Strategic Plan 2020 - 2025


    February 18, 2020 : Federal Reserve Bank quality education initiative

    Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis invitation to support constitutional amendment to guarantee a quality education for all of our state's  children.  


    September 23, 2019 : Analysis of RPS referal data

    Phil Wheeler analysis of RPS referral data.


    September 10, 2017 : Rochester-Southeast Minnesota Campus for Single Mothers and their Children

    Remick Family donates land for future Jeremiah Program campus in Rochester


    Public Space

    Beam Filter: Recreation & Open Space
    Status
    April 23, 2023 : University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan Update

    2023-04-23 PB reporting on UMR;  2022-11-22 Plan change due to Covid 2020


    May 27, 2021 : Discovery Walk

    March 2021 DMCC approval for Bid


    April 13, 2021 : City Council NLC Racial Equity Study Session

    4/12/2021 City Council NLC Racial Equity in Local Government Study Session. 


    December 10, 2020 : Co-designing of Discovery Walk Concept

    Summary of Co-design of Discovery Walk and Codify the co-design process. 


    March 31, 2020 : Video production partnership between RNeighbors, the Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center and Mayor Norton’s office.

     A video production partnership between RNeighbors, the Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center and Mayor Norton’s office.


    Mediation

    Beam Filter: Mediation,Public Safety
    Status
    March 19, 2024 : Action Request March 18, 2024

    Comment at the 3/18/2024 City Council Meeting:

    To act on September 21, 2020 council resolutions for the city staff to develop a Intercultural City action plan.  


    February 24, 2024 : 2024 The Year of Respect

    Promotion Post Bulletin Wraps 

    Actionable Steps

    Quotes from BIPOC voices

     


    April 13, 2021 : City Council NLC Racial Equity Study Session

    4/12/2021 City Council NLC Racial Equity in Local Government Study Session. 


    March 31, 2020 : Video production partnership between RNeighbors, the Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center and Mayor Norton’s office.

     A video production partnership between RNeighbors, the Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center and Mayor Norton’s office.


    Business and Labor

    Beam Filter: Economic Development,Workforce Development
    Organizations
    Status
    April 01, 2024 : EBE Presentation to City Council Study Session

    1. Part of Feb 26, 2024 City Council Study Session on DEI: Presentation Slides include actions and measures to City Council Study Session and Link to City Council video 

    2. Career Opportunities for Women of Color


    April 23, 2023 : University of Minnesota, Rochester Master Plan Update

    2023-04-23 PB reporting on UMR;  2022-11-22 Plan change due to Covid 2020


    January 03, 2022 : 2021 Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan Reports

    Key info includes: 4Q 2021 News;  3Q 2021 News, 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, DMC Discovery Walk Pre-bid 


    July 07, 2021 : How to approach a DEI improvement project

     Use the Listen, Learn and Act model to support new DEI leaders in our community -- a living document to jot down OpenBeam's thoughts how organizations may contribute to our area's DEI progress.  


    May 28, 2021 : Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

    2021-05-28 News: Msg from JJ,;  May 2021 TB Report;  ACG pledge , 


    April 13, 2021 : City Council NLC Racial Equity Study Session

    4/12/2021 City Council NLC Racial Equity in Local Government Study Session. 


    January 01, 2021 : 2020 Targeted Business, Workforce Participation Reports

    2020-12-11 Report; 2020-11-02 October Report; 2020-09-30 September Report 


    May 20, 2019 : Heart of the City Peace Plaza Public Realm

     6 things to know about Heart of the City plans. 


    May 21, 2016 : Community Beam presentations

    openBEAM.net presentations on Community Beam, a community assets portal, to Community for Health and CLF.  


    November 11, 2015 : 2015 UMR Annual Meeting: "Think Globally and Act Locally"

    At yesterday's UMR annual meeting, the keynote message was "Think globally, and act locally." I couldn't agree more. I was inspired by the student at my table and also the students on the panel. They were poised,  mature and articulate.  A bright future ahead of them.