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May 28, 2025 06:45 PM Updates about Rochester’s planned Sixth Street bridge over the Zumbro River ('transit',) The $35.8 million project, using a $19.9 million federal grant, $10 million in state Destination Medical Center funds and $5.9 million from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, seeks to create more connections and improve access to the river while maintaining the current flood control system.
Apr 29, 2025 12:00 PM Understanding Link BRT Public Information Sessions ('transit', 'governance') The City of Rochester is beginning construction for the Link Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. To prepare for this, the City is hosting additional virtual sessions and open office hours to provide background, insight and upcoming schedules.
Feb 11, 2025 06:30 PM When Driving is Not an Option ('transportation', 'community') Join author Anna Zivarts in a presentation and discussion of what Rochester can gain by creating a community accessible to all! Over 30% of our country cannot drive. Here in Rochester, that number is even higher.
Nov 18, 2024 03:00 PM Pre Bid Open House- Link Bus Rapid Transit Project ('city', 'housing', 'transportation', 'transit') You are invited to participate in a pre-bid open house by the City or Rochester. This event will provide valuable information regarding the initial three bid packages on the Link Bus Rapid Transit project.
Apr 30, 2024 05:30 PM DMC: How Parking Explains the World ('DMC', 'transportation', 'transit', 'key', 'ISAIAH') Author Henry Grabar ignited a national discussion with his book Paved Paradise, a discussion that recently had him cited by the White House.
Apr 29, 2024 03:30 PM Study Session: Rapid Transit & West Transit Village/DMC Update ('transit', 'transportation', 'key') Project Schedule, FTA Critical Path; City/Mayo Agreements; Communications Planning; DMC Updates (Business Development; Historic District)
Mar 26, 2024 04:30 PM 6th Stree Bridge and Riverfront Improvements Project Open House ('transit',) Project Manager Ian Cochran shares, “The City of Rochester is excited to kick off this next public engagement phase that builds upon previous community conversations about connecting the neighborhoods on either side of the Zumbro River with a bridge at 6th Street S. The community-informed design will be about more than just the bridge; the project will benefit the community in various ways including improved connections to the riverfront and a safer 6th Street for all users.”
Feb 16, 2024 10:00 AM AAPI Economic Development Summit, Part II ('transportation', 'transit', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') Join us for our 2nd Blue LineExtension Summit. We will explore and discuss the opportunities for business and cultural developments along the Blue Line, in order to meet the needs of our growing communities.
Sep 13, 2022 05:00 PM Public Review of ROCOG Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) ('transit', 'transportation') Public Input Sought for State and Federal Transportation Projects
Sep 07, 2022 12:00 PM Public Review of ROCOG Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) ('transportation',) Public Input Sought for State and Federal Transportation Projects
Jul 08, 2022 12:30 PM Rochester First Electric Public Transit Buses Ribbon Cutting ('transportation', 'transit', 'workforce', 'community', 'job', 'diversity')
May 18, 2022 09:30 AM May 2022 DMCC Board Meeting ('transit', 'DMC', 'transportation')
May 05, 2022 12:00 PM Rochester Transit Virtual Open Bouse ('transit', 'transportation', 'community')
Feb 03, 2022 09:30 AM Februray 3, 2022 DMCC Board Session and Collaborative Session ('DMC', 'housing', 'workforce', 'governance', 'Entrepreneurship', 'sustainability', 'transit', 'Work Product: DMC')
Jan 26, 2022 11:30 AM HEALTH AS A CATALYST FOR GROWTH ('DMC', 'sustainability', 'housing', 'workforce', 'governance', 'Entrepreneurship', 'America City for Health', 'Health', 'transit', 'Work Product: DMC')
Nov 04, 2021 09:30 AM November 4, 2021 DMCC Board Meeting ('DMC', 'housing', 'workforce', 'governance', 'Entrepreneurship', 'sustainability', 'transit', 'Work Product: DMC') Topics Include: Metrics (downtown post-occupancy analysis); Discovery Square; Development Framework (America City for Health/Lead Generation); DMC Project Updates (Heart of the City, Riverfront, Rapid Transit, District Energy, McKnight Foundation Grants)
Jun 29, 2021 12:00 PM Rochester Rapid Transit ('transit', 'DMC', 'transportation', 'governance')
Jun 22, 2021 05:30 PM Transportation Equity Definition Briefing with Diversity Council Board of Directors ('transportation', 'diversity council', 'cmrc', 'diversity', 'CMRC') Minnesota Department of Transportation to brief DC Board of Directors on definition draft
Sep 07, 2020 12:00 PM Public Input for State and Federal Transportation Projects (Session 1) ('transit', 'transportation')
Jul 16, 2020 04:30 PM July CMRC Steering Committee Meeting ('transportation', 'diversity council', 'transit', 'Civic Equity', 'diversity', 'cmrc') Topics Include: Community Needs; Rapid Transit; SharePoint
Apr 21, 2020 06:00 PM 2nd Street SW Corridor Station Area Plans (3rd in Series) ('transit', 'dmc', 'transportation') New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester Virtual Open House #3: 2nd Street SW Corridor
Apr 16, 2020 06:00 PM 2nd Street SW Corridor Station Area Plans (2nd in series) ('transit', 'dmc', 'transportation') New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester Virtual Open House #2: 2nd Street SW Corridor
Apr 07, 2020 06:00 PM Virtual Open House for New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester ('transit', 'diversity')
Feb 25, 2020 05:30 PM Council on Neighborhoods ('transit', 'transportation', 'neighborhoods') Hosted by RNeighbors, Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center and 2 others
Feb 04, 2020 05:00 PM Rapid Transit Open House – Evening Option ('DMC', 'diversity', 'transportation', 'transit', 'Health/Wellness', 'Diversity')
Feb 04, 2020 11:30 AM Rapid Transit Open House – Midday Option ('DMC', 'transportation', 'diversity', 'transit', 'Health/Wellness', 'Diversity')
Nov 12, 2019 09:30 AM DMCC November 2019 Board Meeting ('transit', 'DMC', 'transportation')
Oct 18, 2019 02:00 AM DMCC Board Meeting ('DMC', 'transportation', 'transit', 'meeting material', 'dmc', 'governance')
Oct 15, 2019 04:00 PM Public Review of 2045 Olmsted County Transportation Plan Draft ('transit', 'transportation', 'public sector work product')
Sep 26, 2019 09:30 AM September 2019 Destination Medical Center Corporation Board of Directors Meeting ('transit', 'DMC', 'transportation')
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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
2025 Destination Medical Center Annual Meeting Sep 18, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theater and Peace Plaza
Latino Fest Gala Sep 19, 2025 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Chateau Theatre
Barbershop Talk and Social Services Sep 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Latino Fest 2025 Sep 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theater (Peace Plaza)
(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch Sep 23, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — 221 First Ave SW, Suite 600 6th Floor of the MNBio Business Center, Rochester MN 55902-3295
Sep 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Sep 25, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904
Get Amped: The Basics of Electrifying Your Home By Electrify Everything MN Sep 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM — 4001 West River Parkway NW Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55901
Oktoberfest 2025 Presented by DBS Group Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM — Peace Plaza
RAF - Community Grant Reviewer Orientation Sep 30, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Journie Inc.’s Fall Open House Oct 02, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906
Upcoming events…
Community News

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Housing Status Report Sep 2025

  • City Council Memo
  • Presentation
  • Video

 

Last Updated September 16, 2025


Building Bridges Discussions

Admin Messages

Presentation Slides for Conversations 

Last Updated September 13, 2025


Mayowood Road Redevelopment

September 10, 2025 Housing Alliance Meeting

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated September 13, 2025


Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated September 13, 2025


City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

  • 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.

Last Updated September 11, 2025


Plug into the Future: A Residential Electrification Journey

The City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.

Last Updated September 09, 2025


Downtown Mobility Network

Press Release: City of Rochester Launches “Reimagining Sixth Avenue W” to Reconnect Downtown Mobility Network

Last Updated September 05, 2025


Registration for the 2025 A Litter Bit Better Fall Cleanup

September 3, 2025 - ROCHESTER, MINN. – Registration is now open for the third annual A Litter Bit Better fall cleanup, continuing the effort to keep Rochester litter-free year-round. Litter collection in the fall helps prevent it from being trapped under the snow, reducing the amount of litter we see in the spring. 

Last Updated September 04, 2025


Start-up Funds for International Relates Committee

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

Last Updated September 04, 2025


Volunteer as a Community Grant Reviewer

Rochester Area Foundation (RAF) is seeking a diverse team of community reviewers to assist in reviewing nonprofit applications for our Better Communities Grants. 

Last Updated September 03, 2025


The 6th Street Sessions

Press Release: A series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.

Last Updated September 03, 2025


2025 Maxfield Report and 2024 Housing Coalition Investments

  • 2025 Maxfield Report and Reporting
  • May 2025 Reporting on 2024 Investments: $8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M
  • Reference: Gemini Generated 2020-25 Maxfield Comparison Report

Last Updated September 02, 2025


2024-2025 RPS Data Analysis

2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update

PB reporting on MCA

Last Updated August 30, 2025


RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

Superintendent Goals

Strategic Planning Updaters

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

Last Updated August 30, 2025


SBDC Training Fall 2025

SBDC Admin Message; More About SBDC

Trainings: How to start a business, Financial Planning, Marketing

SBDC Hispanic Networking 

Last Updated August 29, 2025


Democracy Innovation Engagement Study

Aug 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Passed Resolution: Improve civic engagement and recognize the National Civic League's "Better Public Meetings" project as a valuable opportunity for the community to explore a diverse set of ways to connect with residents.  

Last Updated August 19, 2025


Aug 18, 2025 City Council Study Session and Council Meeting Topics

2040 City Action Plan

DMC Plan 5 Year Plan Update

Democracy Innovation 

Last Updated August 18, 2025


PS2 Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Update

Aug 2025 P2S Public Review

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

Last Updated August 18, 2025


Rochester Mayor Communications

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.

Last Updated August 08, 2025


LINK - Bus Rapid Transit New Budget Increase

  • DMCC Special Board Meeting July 22, 2025 Approving Budget Increase
  • City Council July 20, 2025 New Budget Increase: A nearly $73.2 million contract for construction of key elements of Rochester’s Link Bus Rapid Transit project is spurring a call for added transit aid.
  • 2025-08-08 Updated to include PB articles

Last Updated August 08, 2025