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Sep 13, 2023 10:00 AM September 13, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key', 'housing') State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund, Local Option Sales Tax
Sep 13, 2023 10:00 AM Mayor Norton: Short Term End Childhood Hunger Taskforce Convening ('food', 'youth', 'Financial Stress') As part of the White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and the Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger by 2030, Mayor Norton is coordinating a short-term City-wide task force to develop a blueprint to achieve the goals. There will also be an opportunity to share what is already happening in our community as well as sharing ideas for partnership and promoting other’s activities. (Resources noted below.)
Sep 12, 2023 10:00 AM RPS: September 12, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'Culture', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Education', 'cmrc') Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites (10:05) Family Engagement Districtwide Updates (10:15-10:30) Discussion Groups (10:30-10:45) RPS and Community Updates (10:45-11:00)
Sep 09, 2023 10:00 AM FSR: Rochester's First Walk Audit! ('aging', 'Civic Equity') A Walk Audit is a fun, interactive way to assess the pedestrian experience in our neighborhoods. While walking together, we identify potential improvements to sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, traffic flow, and assess the pedestrian friendliness and walkability of the neighborhood.
Sep 06, 2023 04:30 PM Journie Open House 2023 ('arts', 'diversity', 'CMRC')
Aug 26, 2023 10:00 AM Pamoja Women Cultural Day ('Diversity', 'CMRC', 'Entrepreneurship') Pamoja Women is celebrating African women in Rochester by hosting the first “Pamoja Women Cultural Day” on the 26th of August 2023. This is an opportunity for the Rochester community to explore the diverse and rich local African communities.
Aug 25, 2023 06:40 PM The Health Bridge: US-China Health Industry Innovation Cooperation Conference ('STEM', 'Entrepreneurship')
Aug 23, 2023 12:00 PM August 2023 DMC: Let’s Spill the T.E.A. ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key') How Transformative Equity Analysis can unveil critical insights and elevate organizational efficacy.
Aug 22, 2023 01:00 PM Commitment to Racial Justice Undersigned Quarterly Meeting ('Diversity', 'CMRC', 'npc') Topic: Discussing the Future to the Commitment to Racial Justice
Aug 19, 2023 03:00 PM India Day ('Culture', 'Diversity') Cultural Association of the Bengalis in Rochester, MN presents India Day.
Aug 17, 2023 05:30 PM Journie: Let's Talk About It ('arts', 'diversity', 'CMRC') Stigmas from a biracial P.O.V.
Aug 17, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC August 17 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') How to use tech platforms to bring visibility and revenue. CMRC Updates: Engagements - RCTC/Perkins, NIH ComPASS grant scoring, NIH Build UP Trust Challenge, Mayo Clinic: Social Health Impact Digital Innovation, CMRC Future, Member Announcements
Aug 10, 2023 08:00 AM Mayo Clinic RISE for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen & Empower 2023 ('youth', 'diversity') Prioritizing and addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in workforce development and organizational culture is essential to providing optimal patient care, achieving health equity,
Aug 10, 2023 02:00 PM DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD ('youth', 'Culture', 'Diversity') A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
Aug 09, 2023 10:00 AM August 9, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') Housing Amendment Proposal, outcomes of the state housing funding as well as the local option sales tax details, amongst other items.
Aug 05, 2023 06:30 PM Listen stories of those who forced to flee () Join local community members on Saturday, August 5 at 125 Live for a powerful evening of stories shared by panelists from West Africa, East Africa, and Afghanistan who were forced to flee their homelands and who have resettled in the Rochester area. Somali dessert, tea and coffee will be served.
Aug 05, 2023 11:00 AM Isaiah Forum with Rochester Area Legislators ('faith', 'ISAIAH', 'covid', 'sustainability') Join ISAIAH and the Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH for a housing forum with Senator Lindsey Port, Senator Liz Boldon, and Representative Mike Howard, leaders of the MN Senate and House Committees on Housing and Homelessness Prevention. The Minnesota legislature passed $1 billion in funds for housing this year, the state's largest-ever investment. What was in the bill, and what will it mean for Minnesota and Olmsted County? This will be a full-room
Aug 02, 2023 09:00 AM RAF Coffee & Conversation: 2023 Legislative Session ('RAF', 'governance') We have invited representatives to provide an overview of the 2023 Legislative session. We will learn what area projects have been funded and how will these projects impact our community
Jul 31, 2023 10:55 AM Mayo Social Innovation Grant Due ('mental health', 'community health', 'Health') Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023.
Jul 28, 2023 02:00 PM Community Dental Care Fundraiser () $1 from every pint purchased will be donated to Community Dental Care, Rochester. Donations will support our efforts to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care for people in need.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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DMC 2015-2025 Review and Next 5 Years

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  • Admin Message
  • Oct 2025 Newsletter 

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  • Presentation 

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  • AI summary of PB Reporting  

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  • City Governance Work Item
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2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update

PB reporting on MCA

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  • Superintendent Video recording clip 
  • Presentation Slides
  • Proposed New Logo

PB Reporting

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 2026 Budget and Workplan September DMCC Board Meeting

 

 

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Second Street LINK Transit Construction

City, DMC PSA: 

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  • Affected areas

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Maxfield Housing Status Report Sep 2025

  • City Council Memo
  • Presentation
  • Video

 

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Admin Messages

Presentation Slides for Conversations 

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  • Presentation Slides - From Concept to Opening

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