Accepting the minutes and video of the April 20, 2026, meeting as the official record of the City Council. 

Approving the Mayoral appointments of:

1. Kristin Buchholz to the Citizens Advisory on Transit, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of R. Goyal ending December 31, 2027.
2. Jennifer Karsner to the Citizens Advisory on Transit, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of G. Boayue ending December 31, 2027. 
3. Paige Burgess to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of D. Gerberi ending December 31, 2027.

1. Approving the authority granted by Laws of Minnesota 2026, Regular Session, S.F. No. 2511, Section 9, authorizing the City of Rochester to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license and special Sunday license to the Historic Chateau Theater, and; 
2. Directing the Office of the City Clerk to file a Certificate of Approval with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

Authorizing execution of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) Liability Waiver Form on behalf of the City, the Rochester Economic Development Authority, and the South Zumbro Watershed Joint Powers Board, and selecting the option to "not waive" the monetary limits on municipal tort liability for all related policies. 

Approving Mayor Norton attending the China-U.S. Sister Cities Conference not preauthorized by the City's travel policy in San Francisco, California, June 5, 2026. 

Accepting the First Amended and Restated Bylaws for Experience Rochester.

Authorizing an ongoing Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Capitol Police (USCP) for Rochester Police Department reimbursement for support and enhancements to the USCP protective mission for Congressional events and/or USCP protective operations occurring in the Rochester Police Department's jurisdiction. 

Adopting a Resolution authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Rochester Professional Employees Association (RPEA) for the calendar years 2026-28.

Awarding a contract to Western Specialty Contractors in the amount of $94,995 for Third Street Ramp Restoration - Project No. J2583.

Awarding a contract to Western Specialty Contractors in the amount of $128,286 for Civic Center Ramp Restoration - Project No. J2578.

Adopting a Resolution to award a contract to Brennan Construction of MN, Inc. in the amount of $2,030,000 for the Link Bus Rapid Transit Volume E Drivers Facilities and Public Restrooms - Project No. J8707.

Awarding a contract in the amount of $62,874 to Junges Flooring for replacement of carpet within the Riverview Suites at Mayo Civic Center for the University of Minnesota Rochester classroom space.

Awarding a contract to Kramer Construction in the amount of $51,250 for remodeling of the investigations workspace within the Law Enforcement Center 

Awarding a contract in the amount of $94,821.60 to Kramer Construction for replacement of acoustical panels within the Riverview Suites at Mayo Civic Center for the University of Minnesota Rochester classroom space.

Approving a contract amendment with Alliant Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $284,328 for design services and preparation of bidding documents for Phase II of the reconstruction of 50th Ave NW from Hathaway Tree Service to 19th St NW.

Adopting a Resolution approving a contract with ICON LLC for Reconstruction of Superior Dr NW from 26 St NW to 28 St NW and 26 St NW from Superior Dr NW to West Circle Dr NW - Project No. J7352.

Adopting a Resolution approving a contract with Kats Excavating LLC in the amount of $71,738.96 for the Prairie Vista Dr NW Drainage Improvements - Project No. J6745.

Adopting a Resolution approving a contract with A-1 Excavating LLC for Reconstruction of Center St E - Project No. J7348.

Authorizing a revocable permit agreement ("the agreement") with OI Rochester LIHTC I, LLC to allow two existing unoccupied residential dwellings to temporarily remain within a newly platted road right-of-way for 6th Ave NW.

Approving an amendment amount of $58,016.25 to Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for City Project No. J6073 into the design of State Project 5502-109.

Authorizing:

1. A City-Owner contract for Project No. J5595, "Public Improvements to Serve Preserve of Mayowood Subdivision, Phase 2A," 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 GGG, Inc., dba G-Cubed, for $32,390, for work related to Project No. J5595, "Public Improvements to Serve Preserve of Mayowood Subdivision, Phase 2A," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract and Consulting Engineer's submission of the appropriate insurance documentation.

Authorizing a development agreement with Oak Grove RST LLC, for a residential development known as Prairie Oaks.

Authorizing a development agreement with SCS Rochester LLC, for a residential development to be known as Savannah Rochester Subdivision.

Adopting a Resolution approving the allocation of Economic Vitality funding for the Home Ownership Creation Program - Fee Reimbursement path to support the creation of owner-occupied housing.

Authorizing an individual site development agreement with DevCo Preservation, LLC, for the DevCo Rochester Multi-Family development.

Adopting a Resolution adopting the Housing Program, the issuance of Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and the execution of related documents relating to the Commons at Bear Creek.

Adopting a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. CD2026-003CUP, by City of Rochester, for changes to structural works with alterations of the flood wall and location of the supporting piers for the development of the 6th St Bridge, with two conditions.

Adopting a Resolution approving Vacation Petition No. CD2026-003VAC, by Olmsted County, to vacate a 20-foot-wide water main easement approximately 1,960 feet in length on the Olmsted County Waste to Energy property. 

Adopting a Resolution approving Vacation Petition No. CD2026-002VAC, by City of Rochester, to vacate a 66-foot-wide public right-of-way (ROW), approximately 125 feet in length, dedicated for 2nd Ave NW, north of 26th St NW and south of the Riverview West Replat Subdivision.

Adopting a Resolution approving Final Plat No. CD2026-006PLAT, by SCS Rochester, to be known as Savannah Rochester, with five conditions, for the subdivision of 30.17 acres of land into two residential lots.

Receiving and filing the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 3-1-17 of Chapter 3-1 relating to Dangerous Dog. 

Receiving and Filing the First Reading approving the renaming of roadway sections of 45th St SE to Gameday Dr SE.

Adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 2-16 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances. 

1. Recessing to a meeting of the Rochester Economic Development Authority (EDA).   
2. Adopting the findings of the Rochester EDA.