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Title End Date Modification Date Description
What is a Community Land Trust? Jan 25, 2024 08:00 PM Jan 30, 2024 09:58 AM Learn About This Affordable Homeownership Model
November 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Nov 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 29, 2023 11:04 AM Barriers to both rental and homeownership along with a great discussion.
October 11, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Oct 11, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Zumbro Ridge Estate 5-Year Updates; Local Real Estate Update; Community Organizations Looking for Housing; Round Table from Members
September 13, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Sep 13, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund, Local Option Sales Tax
August 9, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Aug 09, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Housing Amendment Proposal, outcomes of the state housing funding as well as the local option sales tax details, amongst other items.
June 14, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jun 14, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Project sharing; Bigelow Homes Senior Findings, Forte Living, A House is not a Home.
May 10, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) May 10, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Project sharing
April 12, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Apr 12, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Presentation: Accessory Dwelling Units (Jamie Stopelstad, Yardhomes); City of Rochester ADU Pilot Program (Taryn Edens); RCTC ADU Curriculum (Matt Durand, RCTC); Bigelow Homes ADU Build (Mike Paradise); Upcoming Events/Announcements:
March 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Mar 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Presentation: Rochester Area Housing Financial and Policy Tool Forecasting Analysis
February 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Feb 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM The first will be Libby Murphy from Minnesota Housing Partnership sharing with us about the current legislative agenda as well as an overview of the MN Housing Tax Credit. Secondly, Dirk Erickson, a local developer, will give us an overview of his Bryk on Broadway apartment project, set to open any day.
January 11, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jan 11, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics Include: Race & Racism as a Public Health Issue; BIPOC Home Ownership Report; Area Housing Report; Member Updates
December 14, 2022 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Dec 14, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics Include: Community and Member Updates; Future Role of Alliance-Continued
Nov 9, 2022 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Nov 09, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics include: Quick review: Joint Study Race as a Public Issue: Housing Recommendations; Future Role of Alliance-Continued
Oct. 12, 2022: Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Oct 12, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topics Include: Community Updates; Future Role of Alliance-Continued; Upcoming Events/Announcement
April 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Apr 14, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: MN Housing rental assistance program; Northern Heights affordable housing project; TIF overview;
March 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Mar 10, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: Strategic Doing to lay out next steps;
Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jan 13, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: Housing grants (Titan, Joseph Development, Three Rivers); Homeless shelter; alliance purpose statement
Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Sep 09, 2020 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM
Feb. 2021: Coaltion for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 10, 2021 11:30 AM Dec 13, 2021 11:14 AM Topics include: Housing priorities based on Maxfield housing findings; 2021 beginning of the year updates; Housing partnership; Project Proposal
January 10, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Jan 10, 2024 11:30 AM Feb 06, 2024 10:42 AM 2023 Real Estate Data and Permits in Review; Olmsted County Housing Programs Overview, MN Affordable Housing Summit Summary
Fundraising Tool: featuring 4giving Sep 17, 2020 10:00 AM Sep 10, 2020 09:32 AM
United Way: "A Night to Unit" Sep 01, 2020 07:00 PM Aug 31, 2020 07:12 PM
C4G: Candidate Forum (Ward 6, At-Large) Sep 24, 2020 08:30 PM Aug 31, 2020 08:56 AM
C4G: Candidate Forum (Wards 2 and 4) Sep 23, 2020 08:30 PM Sep 22, 2020 09:20 AM
C4G: School Board Candidate Forum Sep 22, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 09:21 AM
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester celebrate Welcoming Week Sep 18, 2020 05:00 PM Sep 11, 2020 10:24 AM
2020 SE MN Together: Welcome Week September 12 - 20 Sep 20, 2020 05:00 PM Aug 23, 2021 05:32 PM
Olmsted County COVID-19 Non-Profit Organization Relief Program Webinar Aug 31, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 29, 2020 09:12 AM
Public Input for State and Federal Transportation Projects (Session 1) Sep 07, 2020 01:00 PM Sep 02, 2022 09:13 AM
TechForward: 2020 Conference Agenda Sep 15, 2020 05:30 PM Sep 18, 2020 07:33 AM
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Mayo Clinic Platform 2025 Conference

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Last Updated June 27, 2025



MN 2025 Joint Disparity Study — External Stakeholder Group Meeting

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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)

Spring 2025 Nonprofit News

Financial Planning; Federal Funding Importance; Nonprofit Services; etc

Last Updated June 25, 2025



City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

2026 Budget Update

May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

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 June 23, 2025



2025-2026 RPS Budget

RPS Budget Cut 

The Rochester School Board has officially approved a $445 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, setting the stage for a year of stability and strategic investment in local education.

 

Last Updated June 22, 2025



Rochester International Relations Committee

1H 2025 Meeting Materials

Last Updated June 21, 2025



NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Report 

Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

Last Updated June 20, 2025



Multicultural Center Concept Enablement

One Page Summary of Concept - Fact Sheet

Detailed Project Description

Last Updated June 17, 2025



Financial Aid Support Sessions

2025 Summer Financial Aid Sessions  

Locations: RCTC, Rochester Public Library

Information for CBO hosting Financial Aid Sessions

Last Updated June 14, 2025



Future Development of Graham Park

PB Editorial - Need to include Seneca Site and County/City planning together

PB Reporting on background of the project including engaging local governments 

 

Last Updated June 14, 2025



State Funding Supports Silver Lake Skate Park and Traffic Calming Grants

June 10, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is grateful for state funding and legislative actions this session that will help enhance public spaces and improve quality of life for residents.

Last Updated June 11, 2025



May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

10-Year DMC Looking Back

 

Last Updated May 29, 2025



Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

Biolabs as shared space partner

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Three Housing Projects with DMC Assistance

DMCC Board Meeting Approval May 2025: Civic Center North (Sherman), Looms, West Transit Village 

Last Updated May 28, 2025



DMC Equitable Economic Development

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing

Last Updated May 24, 2025



Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

(1) Third Phase Grant Ann; (2) Second Phase Grant; (3) DMC Announces First Recipients of Main Street Grant Funding 30 Businesses ($1.6M) ; (4) Launching of Main Street Grant 

Last Updated May 24, 2025



West Transit Village DMC Board Meeting

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Memo

PB reporting re Jan 6 City Council Meeting

"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

Last Updated May 24, 2025



Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

Community Survey Request 2025-05-19

Rochester City Council Study Session 4/1/42025

Post Bulletin Reporting

 

Last Updated May 19, 2025



Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6th Street Bridge

May 2025 City Council Updates

May 2024 Online Survey for Community Inputs and Asian Community Inputs Outreach

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2024 Housing Coalition Investments

2024 Investments:

$8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M

Last Updated May 17, 2025