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Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order/Roll Call
City Administrator's Report
Mayor's Report
Order of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Accepting the minutes and video of the June 15, 2026, meeting as the official record of the City Council.
Approving the listing of total disbursements for July 6, 2026, in the amount of $102,294,380.27, including investment purchases of $13,157,592.06 and accounts payable of $89,136,788.21.
Adopting a Resolution approving election judges for the August 11, 2026, Primary Election and authorizing the City Clerk to appoint additional election judges, as needed.
Approving the appointment to the Airport Commission, effective immediately: Doug Holton, a Mayo Clinic employee appointed by the Airport Management Company with no term limit.
Adopting a Resolution approving the advanced replacement of RPD squad 031 and equipment utilizing the Equipment Revolving Fund.
Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration Notice of Funding Opportunity: Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.
Approving a budget adjustment for the purchase of a Delivery and Outreach Van for the library, in the amount of $90,287.80.
Authorizing a public bid advertisement for Mayo Civic Center Tuckpointing Phase 1 Project No J3501, with a voluntary pre bid meeting on July 16, 2026 at 1PM at Mayo Civic Center and an electronic bid opening on July 29th at 2PM.
Authorizing a contract with WHKS, in the amount of $321,200 from July 9, 2026, to December 31, 2027, for Preliminary Design of the Goose Egg Park Sanitary Sewer Improvement DT-07-1028- Project No. J7867.
Authorizing a development agreement with London Brook Ponds Academy Group LLC for London Brook Ponds.
Adopting a Resolution approving a contract with ICON, LLC for Reconstruction of 100, 200, and 300 blocks of 5th Ave NW and 400 block of 3rd St NW - Project No. J8915
Approving an exclusive negotiation agreement with Landmark Development for the following parcels: 743541015196, 743514015197, 743514016144, 743541018474, 743541018471, 743541018473, 743541018470, 743541018079, 743541048186, 743541018076, 743541018077, 743541018075.
Adopting a Resolution approving a resolution ratifying the use of eminent domain, including 'quick-take,' to acquire easement, rights-of-way, and/or other property rights for the Mankato to Mississippi River Transmission Project.
Approving up to $137,000 in Economic Vitality funding for a sanitary sewer extension to serve Pebble Creek and Westbury residential subdivisions.
Authorizing execution of a Boulevard Tree Green Facilities Agreement with SCS Rochester, LLC., for the planting of Boulevard Trees within the Savannah Rochester Subdivision.
Adopting a Resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation sales tax revenue bonds, series 2026A, subject to certain parameters, for the construction of the Regional Sports and Recreational Complex.
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Public Hearings
Adopting a Resolution approving Final Plat No. CD2026-011PLAT, by Pulte Homes of MN LLC, to be known as Del Webb Solhaus, with five conditions, for the subdivision of 29 acres of land into 69 residential lots.
Adopting a Resolution approving Final Plat No. CD2026-012PLAT, with four conditions, by Build Wealth MN Inc, to be known as London Brook Ponds
Adopting a Resolution approving Final Plat No. CD2026-013PLAT, by Mayowood Lands, LLC., to be known as Preserve of Mayowood Second Addition, with three conditions, for the subdivision of 7.34 acres of land into 21 residential lots.
Adopting a Resolution approving Vacation Petition No. CD2026-005VAC, by Bigelow Homes, to vacate a 20-foot-wide public drainage and utility easement approximately located on 5476 & 5460 Ridgeview Dr NW
Reports and Recommendations
Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract and facilities lease with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC for operating Rochester's public transportation system.
For Council information only - no formal action requested.
Council Initiated Actions
Ordinance First Readings
Receiving and filing the first reading of an Ordinance establishing the amended 2026 Master Fee Schedule.
Ordinance Second Readings
Tabled Items
Other Business
Adjournment