County of Olmsted, MN

Press Release: Olmsted County residents encouraged to apply for Restorative Practices Advisory Committee (RPAC)

This new RPAC will bring together residents, justice system representatives, and community organizations to promote and sustain restorative practices throughout Olmsted County. 

Support for: Drug and Alcohol Response Team (DART), CredibleMind, "Be in the Know Olmsted" Campaign

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

Open Beam Comments : Accountability of actions and results

1. The commissioners allotted $11.3 million to the following initiatives: Development of affordable home ownership programs - $4.9 million. Groundwater protection and soil health program - $2 million. Development of Graham Park exhibition center - $4.4 million. 2. Olmsted County’s latest video provides insight into how we are using nearly $31 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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

(1) Nonprofit grant with RAF (2) SMB grant with RAEDI (3) CARES Act Funds allocation.

At the Jan. CNG Meeting, Heidi Welsh presented the following 2018 Goals

City Council Study Session:

Sales Tax Renewal Projects - Utilization of Sales Tax: Street Reconstruction. Flood Control and Water Quality, Economic Vitality, Home Ownership

AI summary of PB Reporting  

Sep 2025 MCA Improvement Action Plan 

2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update

PB reporting on MCA

2025 Sep Newsletter

2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

• City Council Memo
• Presentation
• Video

DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

• Video Recording
• Presentation Slides

• Sep 15, 2025 Study Session, Sep 3, 2025 Study Session;  Aug 25, 2025 Study Session; Press Release; 
• June 23, 2025 Study Session: 2026 Capital Improvement Plan & Outside Agency Funding Budget Update
• May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Material 
• Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.

• Video Recording City Council Approval
• Request to approve $20,000 contingency to create a start-up funding for the International Relations Committee. 
• Adjacent work streams

Strategic Planning Updaters

"Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”

2040 City Action Plan

DMC Plan 5 Year Plan Update

Democracy Innovation 

Apr 14, 2025 City Council Study Session: PS2 Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Update

Aug 2025 Videos; Apr 2025 Mayor's YouTube Rochester Voices Channel ;  Mar 2025: City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 8-12, 2025.; City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

This survey is intended for individuals who currently work for pay at nonprofit organizations based in the U.S. or U.S. territories. Those in unpaid, volunteer or advisory roles will not meet eligibility. 

AI Summary of data

PB Editorial

RPS Board Presentation July 15, 2025 

AI generated summary of budget reduction strategy 

PB Answer man: how a building with cultural aspirations has transitioned into a more commercially viable venue. It reflects broader themes of gentrification, economic pressure, and the tension between public good and private enterprise.