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«March 06, 2007 - April 05, 2007»
03 / 6
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End: 9:30 pm
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Rescheduled
Rochester Regional Science Fair
March 6, National Volleyball Center, Century

The Rochester Regional Science Fair events scheduled for Thursday and Friday, March 1-2, have been postponed to Tuesday, March 6. Science Fair projects will be presented at the National Volleyball Center on the Century High School campus, 2601 Viola Road NE.

The Science Fair awards ceremony will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. in the John Adams Middle School, (1525 31st Street NW).

The public is invited to attend.

For more information, visit the District's website or contact Roger Larsen at (507) 285-8701.

03 / 7
03 / 8
03 / 9
Start: 8:00 am
Start: 2007-03-09 08:00
End: 2007-03-11 17:00
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narcon
 
March 9, 10, 11
Kahler Grand Hotel

Rochester is hosting The National Association of Rocketry Convention at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester on March 9, 10, and 11.

The Minnesota Amateur Spacemodelers Association (MASA) and Tripoli Southern Minnesota (TSM)- Southern MN's Highpower Rocketry Group will host this Golden Anniversary of sport rocketry.

03 / 10
(all day)
Start: 2007-03-09 08:00
End: 2007-03-11 17:00
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narcon
 
March 9, 10, 11
Kahler Grand Hotel

Rochester is hosting The National Association of Rocketry Convention at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester on March 9, 10, and 11.

The Minnesota Amateur Spacemodelers Association (MASA) and Tripoli Southern Minnesota (TSM)- Southern MN's Highpower Rocketry Group will host this Golden Anniversary of sport rocketry.

03 / 11
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 2007-03-09 08:00
End: 2007-03-11 17:00
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narcon
 
March 9, 10, 11
Kahler Grand Hotel

Rochester is hosting The National Association of Rocketry Convention at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester on March 9, 10, and 11.

The Minnesota Amateur Spacemodelers Association (MASA) and Tripoli Southern Minnesota (TSM)- Southern MN's Highpower Rocketry Group will host this Golden Anniversary of sport rocketry.

03 / 12
03 / 13
03 / 14
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
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The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, will hold a public meeting in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. regarding:

  • General Development Plan R00276GDP by Badger Pacific Equity Partners, LLC. The applicant proposes to develop 35.6 acres of land for single family lots on land located southwest of US 52, east of Bamberwood 1st subdivision and north of Barony Woods subdivision, to be known as Stonewood subdivision.
  • Notice is hereby given that the zoning administrator is reviewing a proposal for Type II Conditional Use Permit R2007-006CUP by Paramark Property Services to construct a day care facility in the M-1 (Mixed Commercial-Industrial) zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Airport View Drive SW, south of the existing office building.

All interested persons are invited to attend or submit written comment. If you have any questions, please contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328-7100.

03 / 15
03 / 16
03 / 17
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:30 am
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Location
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
1517 16th St. SW

Cost
Member - $15, Non-member - $30

Other dates
April 14, 2007 and May 5, 2007

Guest Speaker
Alice Seagren, Commissioner - Minnesota Department of Education

Guest Moderator
Jerry Williams, Superintendant - Rochester Public Schools

Register

The Chamber Tradition continues with the newly elected Rochester Area delegation. The sessions will feature guest moderators, guest speakers, and additional time for Q and A! This series provides you with an excellent opportunity to ask our area legislators about the issues that affect your business and your community; and to hear the latest news from the 2007 session. Local legislators invited to attend include: Representative Randy Demmer, Representative Tina Liebling, Representative Kim Norton, Representative Andy Welti, Senator Ann Lynch, and Senator David Senjem.

03 / 18
03 / 19
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
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Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings:

  • Land Use Plan Amendment #05-09, initiated by the Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission to change the “industrial” land use designation to “low density residential” for the area lying south of the future easterly extension of 40th St. SE, and east of The Gardens, The Gardens 3rd and The Gardens 4th Subdivisions and north of 45th St. SE for that area within the 25 year urban service area for the City of Rochester.
  • Zoning District Amendment #R2007-001ZC, initiated by the Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission, to re-zone property from the Interim District to the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) district. The property is located at 2725 Marion Road SE (known as Priebe Stables) totaling approximately 2.97 acres.
  • General Development Plan #275 by Westridge Hills, Inc. The applicant proposes to develop 79.31 acres of land for single family lots and a church on land located north of 48th Street, SW, west of 11th Ave., SW, and north of Willow Creek Golf Course to be known as Westridge Hills.

May be heard at a meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council/Board Chambers in the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2007.

03 / 20
03 / 21
Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
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On March 21, Paul Loeb, author of RCTC'S Common Book, The Impossible Will Take A Little While: a citizen’s guide to hope in a time of fear, will be returning to Rochester to speak to students, faculty and community members.

This book is a though-provoking collection of poems, stories, and essays by selected authors along with section introductions written by Loeb himself. The following is a schedule of the day's events.

10a.m.
Hill Theatre
All I Have is A Voice: Reflections and Reactions to the Common Book

Enjoy a lively discussion with Paul Loeb concerning excerpts from The Impossible Will Take a Little While. Be prepared to be moved by presentations from the Oral Interpretation and Digital Arts classes along with Authors of the "Student's Voices" publication.

03 / 22
03 / 23
03 / 24
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 am
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Report to the People
 

Due to the House and Senate sessions scheduled on Saturday, March 24, 2007, the Coffee & Conversation “Report to the People: Politics or Progress?” forum will be postponed.

Please mark your calendars for our next forum on April 21 regarding Renewable Energy.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
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March 24, 10 a.m. - 2p.m.
University Center Rochester

Students interested in learning more about opportunities for a post-secondary education are encouraged to learn more about options by attending "College is Possible," a free workshop that will be held on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at University Center Rochester.

The workshop is sponsored by the Olmsted County Youth Commission, the American Association of University Women, and Rochester Community and Technical College. It will be particularly helpful for students who may be challenged financially or academically.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
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Saturday, March 24
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Rochester Area Family Y

  • Re-Cap of League of American Bicyclists Workshop held in Rochester March 5th
  • Hear about plans for bike trails, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements
  • Have your ideas heard, and find out what you can do to help

Sponsored by
Rochester/Olmsted Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Attached is a BPACC Committee Application Form and a brochure on the BPAC that contains a map of urban bike trails.

03 / 25
03 / 26
03 / 27
03 / 28
Start: 7:00 pm

The City Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904.

Agenda

A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B. SET ORDER OF AGENDA

C. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve March 14, 2007 minutes

D. CONTINUED ITEMS:

  1. General Development Plan R00276GDP by Badger Pacific Equity Partners, LLC. The applicant proposes to develop 35.6 acres of land for single family lots on land located southwest of US 52, east of Bamberwood 1st subdivision and north of Barony Woods subdivision, to be known as Stonewood subdivision. (public hearing)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

03 / 29
03 / 30
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 2007-03-30 09:00
End: 2007-03-31 21:00
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SE Forest
 
Save the Date: March 30 – 31, 2007

Forest Management in Our Region
A Workshop for Landowners, Foresters, Loggers, & Local Officials

St. Mary’s University
Winona, Minnesota

Do you own forestland in southeastern Minnesota?

If so you'll want to come to the “Forest Management in Our Region” workshop for private forest landowners on March 30 and 31, 2007 at St. Mary’s University in Winona.

03 / 31
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Start: 2007-03-30 09:00
End: 2007-03-31 21:00
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SE Forest
 
Save the Date: March 30 – 31, 2007

Forest Management in Our Region
A Workshop for Landowners, Foresters, Loggers, & Local Officials

St. Mary’s University
Winona, Minnesota

Do you own forestland in southeastern Minnesota?

If so you'll want to come to the “Forest Management in Our Region” workshop for private forest landowners on March 30 and 31, 2007 at St. Mary’s University in Winona.

04 / 1
04 / 2
Start: 10:30 am

Cat in the Hat
 
Monday, April 2 - 10:30 a.m.
Rochester Public Library Auditorium

The impulsive Cat in the Hat romps through the house one rainy day while mother is away. This animated film is based on the classic tale by Dr. Seuss.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Body:

Notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that all persons interested in the following public hearings:

  • REVISED Type III Phase III Conditional Use Permit #06-29 and Type III, Phase I Variance #06-22, by Williams Family Partnership. The applicant is requesting approval to place fill in and also to excavate in the Flood Prone district to accommodate development of property. The applicant is also requesting approval of an Excavation Permit as an Exempt Activity, and Variances. The applicant is requesting a Variance to the Flood District regulations; specifically to Section 62.860, 2) “no net loss of capacity for surface storage of flood waters to result from activity”. The property is located east of the Shopko south store, east of the current terminus of 28th St. SE and north of TH 52.
  • Vacation Petition #R2007-002VAC initiated by the Rochester City Council to vacate the street/right-of-way easement over 1st Street SW between 1st Ave SW and 2nd Ave SW.
  • Vacation Petition R2007-003VAC by Prairie Crossing II, LLC. The applicant proposes to vacate utility easement located on a part of Lot 1, Block 9 and a part of Outlot E Prairie Crossing subdivision.
  • Final Plat R2007-002PLAT by Prairie Crossing II, LLC, to be known as Prairie Crossing First Replat. The Plat proposes to re-subdivide Lot 1, Block 8, Lot 1, Block 9, Outlot D and Outlot E Priarie Crossing, including approximately 3.98 acres, into 14 lots and 2 Outlots for low density residential development. The property is located west of Clarkia Drive NW, adjacent to Gallardia Drive NW.

May be heard at a meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council/Board Chambers in the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, in said City at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2007.

04 / 3
Start: 10:30 am

Tuesday, April 3 10:30 am
Auditorium

Film: Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle
A runaway tricycle careens around town in a series of wild and humorous adventures until it returns, at last, to its downcast owner.

Film: Curious George Rides a Bike
Curious George borrows the paperboy’s bicycle and is off on another series of adventures.

Start: 6:30 pm

Tuesday, April 3 6:30 pm
Bedtime Stories
Auditorium
Stories, puppets and films to give you sweet dreams. No registration required. Parents are invited to remain with their children.

04 / 4
Start: 10:30 am

Wednesday, April 4 10:30 am
Family Film Program: Stories about Growing Up
Auditorium
Our film program features three tales based on favorite picture books including: Leo the Late Bloomer, A Weekend with Wendell, and Joey Runs Away.

Start: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, April 4 6:30 pm
Auditorium

Sponsored by John Hardy's Bar-B-Q.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider the following:

  • Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-005VAR by Kwik Trip Stores, Inc., to allow for a sign that does not meet the general regulations of the construction criteria for signs on a non-residential lot adjacent to a residential district. The property is located at 2335 26th Street NE and is in the B-1 (Restricted Commercial) Zoning District.
  • Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-006VAR by Kwik Trip Stores, Inc., to allow for a sign that does not meet the general regulations of the construction criteria for signs on a non-residential lot adjacent to or across the street from a residential district. The property is located at 1350 Salem Rd SW and is in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) with the underlying zoning district as the B-4 (General Commercial) Zoning District.
  • Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-007VAR by Kwik Trip Stores, Inc., to allow for a sign that does not meet the general regulations of the construction criteria for signs on a non-residential lot adjacent to or across the street from a residential district. The property is located at 3111 Wellner Drive NE and is the B-4 (General Commercial) Zoning District.
  • Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2007-008VAR by Kwik Trip Stores, Inc., to allow for a sign that does not meet the general regulations of the construction criteria for signs on a non-residential lot adjacent to or across the street from a residential district. The property is located at 1221 Marion Rd SE and is the B-4 (General Commercial) Zoning District.

All interested persons are invited to attend or submit written comment. If you have any questions, contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328.7100.

04 / 5
Start: 10:30 am

Thursday, April 5 10:30 am
Family Film: The Lorax
Auditorium
This classic tale written by Dr. Seuss tells the humorous story of the Lorax and his efforts to “save the trees” from extinction.

Start: 6:00 pm

Oil
 
Spring 2007 Reading Series
An Offering by the UCR Learning Center and RCTC’s English Department
Free to the public

Energy and Us
A Three-Part Session

Thursdays - April, 5, 12, and 19
6 p.m., in the Coffman Building: Room CF202

Set Thursday evenings aside to consider population, energy use, and life styles with Rochester community member Norm Erickson.