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Jan. 16, 2014 CNG Meeting Summary

Opening Remarks: JoAnn Stormer

JoAnn open the meeting with the net message that says:

"We are piloting what we had agreed upon from our last meeting. We are holding monthly meetings with this one being the first one. We can adjust the operational style if we find that we are not meeting the group objective of:

Our goal (common agenda) is to increase awareness and understanding of public, private, non-profit organizations' plans and needs. We aim to share and identify key community needs and plans so that individually and collectively we will be more effective in carrying out our mission of serving the community.

 


Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Report and Planning - Pete Giesen

Pete Giesen presented the Community Heath Needs Assessment Plan. His presentation is based on the Executive Summary of the online resources .

 

Takeaway

Focus groups are being formed in each of the 5 above areas to:
    • Formulate actions
    • Leverage and align community partnership efforts
Collaboration Opportunities: Key Messages
  • Marathon not a sprint
  • County-wide scope

 


DMC Planning Activities - Heidi Mested

Presentation and conversations


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  • General material can be found on the dmc.mn site and also has been reported by the PB. Heidi will forward her material to us later.Heidi Mestad
    • 8 focus areas each is going through community input collection phase
    • Large public forums are planned
  • DMC's data-gathering activities will be the largest community wide requirements collection effort ever in Rochester and surrounding area
    • However, funding/development focuses by EDA and DMCC are downtown-centric
  • There will be items identified in the requirements gathering phase that require community partners to step up to fulfill (see Al Lun's diagram below):

Collaboration Opportunities

  • CPG exchange can serve as an exchange, interlocking forum to identify:
    • Gaps
    • Data points re-uses
    • Align efforts and measurements


Market Street Plan - Chamber/RAEDI

Deferred to next meeting


Next Meeting Items Include

  • Continuous communication enablement -- web tooling (Al Lun)
  • Al will also get together with Dave Beal to incorporate his PlanScape model to the dmcbeam tooling presentation.
  • Collective Impact

 

Community Status/News

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Rochester Area Foundation is piloting a new type of cohort centered around the concept of “belonging” as a strategic framework,

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University of Minnesota Sales Tax Request

Apr 27, 2026: UMR discussion at City Council Study Session

Last Updated April 29, 2026



Any Path Home push against homelessness

Apr 23, 2026 In the City for Good Forum; Mar 11, 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance Discussion

Feb 5, 2025 Post Bulletin Reporting Abstract; Mar 10, 2024 City Council Study Session Update

 

Last Updated April 27, 2026



RCTC Sports Facilities

Apr 27, 2026 City Council Study Session Community Engagement Rochester Regional Sports Center, Stadium & Sports Fields

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Graham Park Exhibition Center Groundbreaking

Apr 24, 2026: Oak View Group to run exhibition center.

Aug 2025: Groundbreaking Construction began Wednesday on a $48.7 million project at Graham Park, Rochester. The centerpiece is an 80,000-square-foot exhibition center with a performance arena seating 1,500 people.

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Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex

Apr 24 PB Reporting: Bill on sports complex 

City Council Discussions:

  • Dec 8, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • Oct 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • July 28, 2025 City Council Study Session 

PB Summary; Sample of community feedbacks on Facebook

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America's City for Health (ACH)

Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH

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RPS Proposed Budget Reductions

April 21, 2026: School Board Meeting Revised Proposed Leadership Changes 

April 7, 2026: Budget Reduction Impact

Sep 12, 2023 RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

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Rochester International Relations Committee

Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter; 2026 Winter Newsletter; Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 Sister City Trips: Japan; Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

Sister Cities Relationship Logs; IRC Meeting Logs

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Joyce Gibbs – A Life of Strength, Service, and Enduring Impact

Apr 22, 2026 Press Release

Rochester NAACP announces passing of Mrs. Joyce Gibbs

 

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City of Rochester Seeks Proposals for Sale and Redevelopment of Parcels

The City of Rochester is now accepting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned residential parcels located in the Durand Subdivision and Hilmer’s High View Acres.

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Housing Investment Status and Statistics

Apr 2026 Housing Coalition Tour $4M investment

Jan 2026 Housing Alliance: 2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data, 2025 Coalition Investments

 

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RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings

Jan 2026 Announcements: Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment 

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Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

2026 Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget

2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget

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RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

Apr 12, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: High School 

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

Mar 3, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Elementary School & Early Childhood 

Last Updated April 12, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

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America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update

September 2025 Equity Alliance Series Presentation- Video Recordings, Selected Presentation Screen Shots

References - Sep 2025 DMCC Board 10-Year Midpoint

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2024-2025 RPS Data Analysis

April 2026 Reporting: 2025 High School Graduation Rate 

Sep 2025 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Improvement Action Plan 

2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update

PB reporting on MCA

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Healthy Living Wellness Tips

2026: KTTC: Midwest Access Video Clips

2025 Sep Newsletter; 2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

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DMC Private Investment Status

 Annual Report to DEED Prep 

  • Mar 2026 DMCC Exec Committee Meeting - Video Recording, PB Reporting - Private Investment Status
  • Mar 2025: DMCC Exec Committee Briefing " Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

Last Updated March 31, 2026