Accepting the minutes and video of the April 6, 2026, meeting as the official record of the City Council. 

Approving the listing of total disbursements for April 20, 2026, in the amount of $14,695,441.47, including investment purchases of $0 and accounts payable of $14,695,441.47.

Adopting a Resolution approving the special event permit application for the FORWARD Park Concert Series and declaring the events as community festivals.

Adopting a Resolution approving the special event permit application for the Rochester Downtown Alliance: Thursdays Downtown 2026 event and declaring the event a community festival. 

Adopting a Resolution approving the 2026 update of the Rochester Public Transit Agency Safety Plan.

Adopting a Resolution approving a 2026 budget amendment in the amount of $1,233,000 to construct a new segment of electrical duct bank south of 2nd Street SW between 12th Avenue SW and 14th Avenue SW to eliminate conflicts with the Link Bus Rapid Transit (LinkBRT) construction project.

Adopting a Resolution approving a 2026 City of Rochester CIP budget amendment in the amount of $1,233,000 to construct a new segment of electrical duct bank south of 2nd Street SW between 12th Avenue SW and 14th Avenue SW to eliminate conflicts with the Link Bus Rapid Transit (LinkBRT) construction project.

Adopting a Resolution authorizing execution of a Right of Entry (ROE) agreement with Mayo Clinic to allow construction activities of the duct bank to begin on the St. Mary’s property while the City continues the federally compliant acquisition process previously approved by the City Council.

1. Approving a Change Order of a not to exceed amount of $1,214,523 for the LinkBRT Station Volume C Project for relocation of two underground medium voltage electric utility duct banks that serve the Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys Hospital and Rochester Public Utilities.
2. Amending the contract with Elcor Construction for a new total cost in the amount of $77,059,064.

Authorizing professional services agreement with Mead & Hunt to provide preliminary design and programming services for the reconstruction of the Airport Terminal Parking Lot at the Rochester International Airport.

Authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 2026 Stormwater Catch Basin Rehabilitation Project – Project No. J6747.

Approving a contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for operation of a stream gage on the South Fork Zumbro River near Rochester.

Pending receipt of necessary state and federal grant offers:

1. Awarding a contract to Mathiowetz Construction Company in the amount of $1,075,192.20; and
2. Adopting a Resolution accepting the grant and authorizing execution of grant agreements with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/DOT); and
3. Adopting a Resolution accepting the grant and authorizing execution of grant agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Authorizing:

1. A City-Owner contract for Project No. J5668, "Public Improvements to Serve Savannah Rochester Subdivision," with City execution conditional upon full execution of the contract by Owner, Contractor, and Design 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 Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates, for $97,472, for work related to Project No. J5668, "Public Improvements to Serve Savannah Rochester Subdivision," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract.

1. Authorizing a City-Owner contract for Project No. J5586, "Public Improvements to Serve Citywalk Apartments," with City execution conditional upon full execution of the contract by Owner, Contractor, and Design 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 Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates, for $54,590, for work related to Project No. J5586, "Public Improvements to Citywalk Apartments," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract.

1. Authorizing a City-Owner Contract Amendment No. 1 for Project No. J5659, "Public Improvements to Serve Creekview Meadows Third," with City execution conditional upon full execution of the contract by Owner, Contractor, and Engineer, and;
2. Amending a Contract for Professional Technical Services with WSE Engineering Services Ltd. for an additional $30,831.25 related to City-Owner Contract Amendment No. 1 for Project No. J5659, "Public Improvements to Serve Creekview Meadows Third," subject to City execution of the City-Owner Contract Amendment No. 1.

1. Authorizing a City-Owner Contract Amendment No. 1 for Project No. J5608,  "Public Improvements necessary to facilitate Mayo Clinic - 15KV Distribution, Tunnels, Marion Bus 10/11 Feeder Extension (Package A)," with City execution conditional upon full execution of the contract by Owner, Contractor, and Engineer, and;
2. Amending a Contract for Professional Technical Services with WSB LLC for an additional $45,040 related to City-Owner Contract Amendment No. 1 for Project No. J5608, "Public Improvements necessary to facilitate Mayo Clinic - 15KV Distribution, Tunnels, Marion Bus 10/11 Feeder Extension (Package A) – Project No. J5608," subject to City execution of the City-Owner Contract Amendment No. 1.

Authorizing a revocable permit and agreement ("the agreement") with Melissa and Richard Eagen for placement of a parking pad and shrubs within a utility easement.

Adopting a Resolution authorizing the execution of a BUILD grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the planning and design of the South Broadway Avenue Reconstruction Project upon return from the Federal Highway Administration. 

Adopting a Resolution approving Annexation Petition No. CD2026-002ANX, by the City of Rochester, to incorporate approximately 175 acres of land into the City Limits with the application of the Unified Development Code (UDC) default Low-Density Residential - Small Lot (R-2) zoning district.

Authorizing execution of the 2027 Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MFHA) for Housing Tax Credit administration. 

Holding a public hearing to:

1. Solicit input from the public on the finalists for the Ethical Practices Board; and 

2. Share the comments received from the public hearing with the Appointing Committee.

1. Approving Text Amendment No. CD2026-001TA, to amend Section 60.200.040E of the Unified Development Code (UDC); and
2. Directing the City Attorney's Office to prepare an Ordinance for First Reading.

1. Holding a Public Hearing on a proposed Ordinance amending the Housing Code (Chapter 7) of the Rochester Code of Ordinances.
2. Approving a proposed Ordinance amending the Housing Code (Chapter 7) of the Rochester Code of Ordinances.
3. Directing the City Attorney's Office to prepare an Ordinance for a first reading.

No action is requested from the City Council.

Receiving and Filing the First Reading of Text Amendment No. CD2026-001TA, to amend Section 60.200.040E of the Unified Development Code (UDC).

Adopting an Ordinance approving Annexation by Ordinance No. CD2025-001ANX, by the City of Rochester, to incorporate approximately 124.61 acres of land into the City Limits with the Unified Development Code (UDC) Mixed Use General (MX-G) zoning district.