Accepting the minutes and video from the September 21, 2026, meeting as the official record of the City Council. 

Approving the listing of total disbursements for October 5, 2026, in the amount of $102,812,920.24, including investment purchases of $17,362,303.19 and accounts payable of $85,450,617.05.

Approving the Mayoral appointment of:

1. Tim Nela to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of T. Connell ending December 31, 2028. 
2. Andrew Knauff to the Heritage Preservation Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of C. Boeddeker ending December 31, 2028. 
3. Ruby Truong to the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission-Youth Representative, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of L. Arroyo ending December 31, 2027. 

Adopting proposed Ordinance amendments repealing Chapter 5-9 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances relating to Circuses and Similar Shows.

Adopting a Resolution approving election judges for the November 3, 2026, General Election and authorizing the City Clerk to appoint additional election judges, as needed.

Adopting a Resolution closing completed improvement projects, or completed phases within specific projects, and transferring funds pursuant to the City Charter, Section 11.10; and to transfer the stated amounts to fund active projects listed in Item No. 2 of the attached Resolution.

Adopting a Resolution approving second amendments to the 2026 Water Utility Capital Budget totaling $1,573,300, including an additional $488,000 for the Country Club Road Water Main Extension Project, City Project J7862, increasing total authorized project funding from $1,200,000 to $1,688,000, and an additional $1,085,300 for the Kalmar Booster Station project, increasing total authorized project funding from $2,150,000 to $3,235,300.

Adopting a Resolution authorizing the Transaction Confirmation for Secondary Firm Natural Gas Supply for the future Mount Simon generating facility, and recommend that the Rochester City Council authorize the contract to be entered into by the City of Rochester, acting through and by Rochester Public Utilities, with Constellation NewEnergy – Gas Division, LLC.

Adopting a Resolution authorizing Agency Agreement No. 1063586 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Federal Participation in the 18th Avenue SW Reconstruction Project - Project No. J7346.

Approving a contract with EverStrive Solutions to provide strategic planning facilitation services and authorizing the City Administrator to execute an agreement in a total amount up to $65,000.

Authorizing a contract amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,417,717.20 for additional consultant construction management services for the Link Rapid Transit Project - Project No. J8707.

Awarding a contract in the amount of $57,056 for installation of an electrical service and lighting within the hoop building being constructed to serve the Parks and Forestry and Public Works Street Maintenance teams.

Authorizing a Contract Amendment 1 with WHKS, in the amount of $79,620 for final design of the Silver Lake Sediment Removal and Dam Modification - Project No. J4889.

Authorizing a contract Amendment 1 with WHKS, in the amount of $43,770 for the final design of Upgrade/Replace Zumbro River Siphon at Silver Lake and Sewer Extension - Project No. J7829.

Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the amount of $434,856 for the Reconstruction of 18th Avenue SW from 40th St SW to Mayowood Road SW - Project No. J7346.

1. Authorizing  a City-Owner contract for Project No. J5678, "Public Improvement Restoration Work in the 2nd Ave SW Public Right-Of-Way (consistent with civil plans for Project No. J8904) to Serve The KLIMT Apartments," 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 SHORT – ELLIOT – HENDRICKSON, INCORPORATED, for $31,500, for work related to Project No. J5678, "Public Improvement Restoration Work in the 2nd Ave SW Public Right-Of-Way (consistent with civil plans for Project No. J8904) to Serve The KLIMT Apartments," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract.

1. Authorizing a City-Owner contract for Project No. J5683, "Public Watermain & Hydrant to Serve Harter’s Disposal of Minnesota," 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., a Minnesota corporation dba G-Cubed, for $9,440, for work related to Project No. J5683, "Public Watermain & Hydrant to Serve Harter’s Disposal of Minnesota," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract.

1. Authorizing a City-Owner contract for Project No. J5696, "Public Improvements to Serve The Eden Apartments," 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., a Minnesota corporation dba G-Cubed, for $6,040, for work related to Project No. J5696, "Public Improvements to Serve The Eden Apartments," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract.

Approving Zone Change No. CD2026-002ZC, by 75th AZ, LLC, amending the zoning designation on a 15.75-acre site from H (Holding Zone) to MXC (Mixed Use General) and; Directing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for First Reading.

Approving Zone Change No. CD2026-001ZC, by Stencil Group, to rezone approximately 3.83 acres from MX-S (Mixed Use Street-Oriented) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential) and; Directing  the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for First Reading.

Approving the use of unallocated Link BRT project contingency funding for business forward activities.

Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract to Rachel Contracting, LLC in the amount of $18,937,132.74 for Silver Lake Sediment Removal and Dam Modification - Project No. J4889

Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract to Carl Bolander & Sons Co. in the amount of $8,241,235.20 for Upgrade/Replace Zumbro River Siphon at Silver Lake and Sewer Extension - Project No. J7829.

Receiving and filing the first reading of an Ordinance establishing the 2027 Master Fee Schedule.