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City Council Agenda City Council - Regular Session August 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. Attending and Viewing the Meeting: Attend the Meeting in Person: Government Center Council Chamber, 151 4th Street SE View Meeting: Cable TV on Channels 180 or 188 Watch & Listen via Zoom: https://bit.ly/43C0wM0 Telephone in and Listen via Zoom: Call: 1-312-626-6799 Webinar ID: 857 4265 2922 Passcode: 252432 If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the City Council meeting, please complete our reasonable accommodations form at least 2 business days prior to the Council meeting. You can also reach the City Clerk's Office via email (cityclerk@rochestermn.gov), telephone (507-328- 2900), or TTY/TDD (507-328-2900) to discuss your accessibility needs. Pledge of Allegiance Vision, Principles, and Priorities for the City of Rochester A. Open Comment Period View the open comment period guidelines online. A.1. Sign-up In Person 30 Minutes before the meeting. View Open Comment guidelines for additional ways to participate. Virtual participation is not available at this time. B. Call to Order/Roll Call C. City Administrator's Report D. Mayor's Report E. Order of Agenda F. Consent Agenda F.1. Minutes for the City Council Meeting of July 21, 2025 Accepting the minutes and video of the July 21, 2025, meeting as the official record of the City Council. F.2. Accounts Payable for August 11, 2025 Approving the listing of total disbursements for August 11, 2025, in the amount of $30,664,295.98, including investment purchases of $0 and accounts payable of $30,664,295.98. 1 F.3. 2025 Second Quarter Investment Performance Report Receiving and filing 2025 Second Quarter Investment Performance Report for the period ending June 30, 2025. F.4. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Approving the Mayoral appointment of: 1. Omar Nur to the Police Policy Oversight Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of H. Haji ending December 31, 2027. 2. Ed Cohen to the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of G. Santos ending December 31, 2025. 3. Brian Morgan to the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of A. Barbeau ending December 31, 2027. F.5. Oktoberfest 2025 Presented by DBS Group - Community Festival Adopting a Resolution approving the special event permit application for the Oktoberfest 2025 Presented by DBS Group event and declaring the event a community festival. F.6. Annual Gambling Permit for Rochester Elks Lodge 1091 at Eastwood Caddy Shack, formerly known as Townies Grill'd Philly Subs and More Eastwood Golf Club Adopting a Resolution authorizing an annual premises gambling permit for Rochester Elks Lodge 1091, operating out of Eastwood Caddy Shack, located at 3505 Eastwood Rd SE, formerly known as Townies Grill'd Philly Subs and More Eastwood Golf Club. F.7. 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement – Rochester Supervisory Association Adopting a Resolution approving the recommended changes to the collective bargaining agreement with the Rochester Supervisory Association for the years 2025-27. F.8. Realignment of Three Parks and Recreation Positions Approving the transfer of two Mechanic positions and one Facility Electrical Systems Technician from Parks and Recreation to support a citywide operational realignment, aimed at better addressing evolving service demands and resource needs across departments. F.9. Campus and Building Naming Convention Framework for City Facilities Adopting a naming convention framework for City campuses and facilities and approving the proposed names for two City buildings located on East River Road. F.10. Proposed Ordinance Amendments to Rochester Code of Ordinances Chapter 1-2 Relating to Administrative Enforcement Procedures 1. Approving a proposed Ordinance amendments to Rochester Code of Ordinances (RCO) Ch. 1-2. Relating to Administrative Enforcement Procedures. 2. Directing the City Attorney's office to prepare an Ordinance for first reading on August 18, 2025. F.11. Purchase of Paratransit Vehicle - Project No. 2025-08 Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract to North Central International LLC, doing business as Hoglund Bus Company for the purchase of a Frontrunner paratransit bus. F.12. Emergency Management and Homeland Security Joint Powers Agreement Approving a joint powers agreement with Region One - Southeast Minnesota for homeland security emergency management. F.13. Contract Award: Mayo Civic Center Projector Replacements Approving a contract with Forte in the amount of $402,372.68 for replacement of four (4) Christie Digital Solutions projectors, integration and installation. 2 F.14. Contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot for the Installation of Durable Pavement Markings Authorizing a contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot in the amount of $27,787, and additional work at this contract unit pricing up to the budgeted amount of $75,000, for the installation of durable pavement markings in various locations. F.15. Contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for Elton Hills Dr NW Traffic Study - Project No. J7313 Authorizing a contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for $59,015 to complete a traffic study and provide recommendations for safety improvements on Elton Hills Dr NW - Project No. J7313. F.16. Contract Award: Fire Station 3 Mechanical Upgrades Design Services Awarding a professional services contract in the amount of $101,825 to Dunham Associates for design services related to the design and replacement of the mechanical systems at Fire Station 3. F.17. City-Owner Contract: Public Improvements to Serve Stonebrooke Sixth Addition & 40th Ave SE Connection - Project No. J5647 Authorizing: 1. A City-Owner contract for Project No. J5647, "Public Improvements to Serve Stonebrooke Sixth Addition & 40th Ave SE Connection," with City execution conditional upon full execution of the contract by Owner, Contractor, and Engineer, project and grading plan approvals, and Contractor's submission of the appropriate bond and insurance documentation and; 2. A professional technical services contract with GGG, Inc., dba G-Cubed, for $138,255, for work related to Project No. J5647, "Public Improvements to Serve Stonebrooke Sixth Addition & 40th Ave SE Connection," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract. F.18. Contract with SEH for design services for the 37th St NE Stormwater Management Facility – Project No. J6520 Authorizing a contract with SEH in the amount of $151,700 for the design of the 37th St NE Stormwater Management Facility – Project No. J6520. F.19. Grant Agreement with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to Design and Construct the Zumbro Riverfront Trailhead Plaza Project 1. Authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for funding the Zumbro Riverfront Trailhead Plaza Project; and 2. Authorizing a contract in the amount of $71,240.00 with RDG Planning and Design for design services and bid documents. F.20. Property Acquisition: 6th Street Bridge, Riverfront and Street Improvements - Project No. J7919 Adopting a Resolution authorizing and directing the proper City officers and agents to secure the City’s ownership of the Acquisitions for the 6th Street Bridge, Riverfront and Street Improvements - Project No. J7919 by direct purchase and, if necessary, through the exercise of eminent domain. F.21. Conveyance of Parcel 64.04.31.056194 to Adjacent Property Owners Approving the conveyance of parcel 64.04.31.056194 to the owners of parcels 64.04.31.056918, 64.04.31.050462, and 64.04.31.007913. F.22. Pedestrian Facilities Agreement & Temporary Construction Easement - LoonE2 LLC Authorizing a pedestrian facilities agreement and temporary construction easement with LoonE2 LLC, to ensure the installation of pedestrian facilities along the entire frontage of its property abutting 2nd Ave SE right-of-way. 3  F.23. Pedestrian Facilities Agreement & Temporary Construction Easement - K3 Properties LLC Authorizing a pedestrian facilities agreement and temporary construction easement with K3 Properties LLC, to ensure the installation of pedestrian facilities along the entire frontage of its property abutting Enterprise Dr SW right-of-way. F.24. Memorandum of Understanding for the Elevate Wellness project Authorizing approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rochester (City), the Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) for the Elevate Wellness project. Public Hearing Guidelines View the public hearing guidelines online. Sign-up In Person 30 Minutes before the meeting. View Public Hearing guidelines for additional ways to participate. Virtual participation is not available at this time. G. Public Hearings G.1. Final Plat No. CD2025-026PLAT by Bigelow Homes Adopting a Resolution approving Final Plat No. CD2025-026PLAT by Bigelow Homes, to be known as Harvestview Eighth, with three conditions for the subdivision of 11.8 acres into 38 residential lots. G.2. Appeal No. CD2025-002AP by CD14 LLC Approval of Appeal No. CD2025-002AP, by CD15 LLC, to overturn the Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision and grant a variance to increase the allowable freestanding sign height from 15 feet to 25 feet. H. Reports and Recommendations H.1. Developer Parking Agreement Policy Providing feedback on the proposed Developer Parking Agreement Policy in preparation for policy adoption at a future Council meeting. H.2. P2S Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update Directing City teammates to initiate the process to adopt the P2S 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. H.3. Economic Mobility Grant in the amount of $416,000 from the International City/County Management Association Authorizing acceptance of $416,500 Economic Mobility Grant from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). I. Council Initiated Actions J. Ordinance First Readings K. Ordinance Second Readings L. Tabled Items M. Other Business M.1. Rochester Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting of August 11, 2025 1. Recessing to a meeting of the Rochester Economic Development Authority (EDA). 2. Adopting the findings of the Rochester EDA. N. Adjournment 4