Events

«	August 20, 2008 - September 19, 2008	»
08 / 20 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Smoke Testing in Kutzky Park Area (all day) Start: 2008-08-19 16:00 End: 2008-08-21 16:00 Body: City Public Works crews with the assistance of WHKS & Co. will be conducting smoke testing in this area within the next several days. The testing is part of the City’s Sewer Rehabilitation and Capacity Assurance Program. The program has a goal of reducing groundwater and rainwater entry into the sanitary sewer collection system and achieving a reduction in basement sewage backups. This process involves forcing non-toxic white smoke into the sewer pipes with a mechanical blower, and observing the areas from which the smoke appears. While the blower is running, crews will travel quickly throughout the area taking photographs of problem areas. The white smoke may appear from vent pipes on the roofs of buildings, and from defects in the sewer lines. more info (event) Oscar the Clown in Becca's Big Break! Start: 10:00 am Body: There are giggles galore when Oscar the Clown and Becca visit the library with crazy antics and musical surprises! Auditorium seating is limited to 250 people. There will be 2 shows! 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the library auditorium. more info
08 / 21 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Smoke Testing in Kutzky Park Area End: 4:00 pm Start: 2008-08-19 16:00 End: 2008-08-21 16:00 Body: City Public Works crews with the assistance of WHKS & Co. will be conducting smoke testing in this area within the next several days. The testing is part of the City’s Sewer Rehabilitation and Capacity Assurance Program. The program has a goal of reducing groundwater and rainwater entry into the sanitary sewer collection system and achieving a reduction in basement sewage backups. This process involves forcing non-toxic white smoke into the sewer pipes with a mechanical blower, and observing the areas from which the smoke appears. While the blower is running, crews will travel quickly throughout the area taking photographs of problem areas. The white smoke may appear from vent pipes on the roofs of buildings, and from defects in the sewer lines. more info (event) Long Range Transportation Plan Development: Public Input Needed Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Topic: Peak Oil and Effects on Auto Travel The ROCOG (Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments) Board is looking for Public input prior to beginning work on the Plan Update by holding a series of 4 evening public meetings. The ROCOG planning area includes all of Olmsted County, to include the City of Rochester, along with state and county roads and bike trails connecting the small cities in the county. The federal government requires that metro areas with populations greater than 50,000 update their Long Range Transportation Plan every 5 years. Here in Rochester and Olmsted County, this effort is coordinated by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) which is staffed by the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. more info
08 / 22 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet (all day) Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Movies Under the Stars Start: 7:30 pm Body: The History Center of Olmsted County present Movies Under the Stars sponsored by Think Bank The History Center of Olmsted County (HCOC) will again show movies on the side of the Stoppel Farmstead barn Admission is FREE. Cash donations are accepted to help support HCOC programs. Movies begin at dusk, people should bring their own seating (i.e. lawn chairs or blankets.) Refreshments are available for sale. The schedule of this year’s schedule for Movies Under the Stars is: August 22 Gone With the Wind (1939, Epic) For further information please contact the History Center of Olmsted County at 507-282-9447. more info
08 / 23 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Return to the Forbidden Planet End: 10:00 pm Start: 2008-08-01 20:00 End: 2008-08-23 22:00 Body: The Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to present: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria – where a sci-fi version of The Tempest set to rock and roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. This winner of an Oliver Award for Best Musical mixes one part Shakespeare’s The Tempest, one part 1950s B movie fave The Forbidden Planet, and healthy handfuls of vintage rock and roll standards like “Wipe Out,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Born to Be Wild,” and many, many more. Prepare to dance in the aisles as you experience this irresistible retro-radioactive cult sensation send up of a sci-fi drive-in opus! more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info
08 / 24 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info
08 / 25 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info
08 / 26 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) League of Women Voters of Rochester Primary Candidate Forums Start: 7:00 pm End: 11:00 pm Body: The below information was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Rochester on August 18, 2008. The League of Women Voters of Rochester along with our partners, the Rochester Post-Bulletin, Rochester Community Education and the Rochester Area Council PTSA would like to announce a series of Candidate Forums. The Forums are meant to advise and inform the community for upcoming elections. Our Forums give citizens the opportunity to meet and hear from candidates running for open seats through public presentation, questions from the sponsoring organizations and questions from the audience. more info
08 / 27 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm Body: 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, August 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: General Development Plan (R00286GDP) AND Special District #20 (R0020SD) by Tom Ott to be known as Highland Preserve. The applicant proposes a mixed use development on approximately 503 acres of land utilizing unique zoning regulations with the inclusion of design standards, setbacks and land use mixes. Proposed development includes single family residential with varying lot sizes, multi-family residential, community center, commercial/office, public parks and environmental corridors. New public roadways are proposed, including alleys within a portion of the site. The property is located north of Valleyhigh Drive NW (CSAH 4), along the west side of 50th Avenue NE and along the east side of 60th Avenue NW. Preliminary Plat #R2008-0011PLAT by Bigelow Homes, Inc. to be known as Harvestview Sixth. The Plat proposes to subdivide approximately 7.52 acres of land into 25 lots for residential dwellings and 2 outlots. The Plat also proposes to dedicate right-of-way for public roadways. The Plat is located along the Prosper Ave. NW, October Road NW and Harvest Lake Drive NW. 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. more info
08 / 28 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Walk in the Park with Mayor Brede Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: Come out and enjoy a walk with Mayor Brede, Quarry Hill Nature Center Interim Director, Pam Meyer and Zumbro Valley Audubon Society Members as they enjoy the birds and wildlife while keeping fit! more info
08 / 29 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting (all day) Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info (event) Senior Techies - Computer Practice @ the library Start: 9:30 am Body: Need a quick refresher on any of our Senior Techies classes? Want some practice using your new e-mail address? Do you need access to a computer, a scanner, a digital camera or the Internet? Join us in Meeting Room B to practice your computer skills like you've always been meaning to do! Computers are provided and a librarian will be there to answer basic computer questions. No registration is necessary, just "drop in." Recommended for patrons 55+. 9:30 a.m. in Meeting Room B at the Rochester Public Library more info
08 / 30 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting End: 8:00 pm Start: 2008-08-13 19:00 End: 2008-08-30 20:00 Body: 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, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding: Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. more info
08 / 31 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 1 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 2 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) 4TH WARD CITY COUNCIL PRE-PRIMARY CANDIDATES FORUM Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Body: Please join us tonight for the 4th Ward City Council pre-primary Candidates Forum. This is your chance to get the facts about who is running for city council, and what neighborhood issues they support! What: Pre-Primary Candidates Forum (Mark Bilderback/Pat Carr/Steve Barlow) When: Tonight Tuesday Sept 2, 7:00pm Where: City of Life Outreach Center, 804 East Center Street. Check out the following links: 4TH WARD CANDIDATES FORUM more info
09 / 3 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Common Council of the City Public Hearing Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 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: Text Amendment #R2008-003TA, initiated by the City Council, to amend sections of the City of Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Ordinance Manual relating to commercial wireless telecommnications services and towers. Land Use Plan Amendment #R2008-002LUPA, Zoning District Amendment #R2008-002ZC and General Development Plan #R00285GDP to be known as Southside Business Park by RTL, Inc. The applicant is proposing to amend the Rochester Urban Service Area Land Use Plan to designate approximately 9.69 acres of land for “Light Industrial/Business Park “ land use, the property is currently designated for ‘low density residential’ types of uses. The applicant is also proposing to re-zone the 9.69 acres of land from the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) to the M-3 (Low Intensity Mixed Commercial/Industrial) zoning district. The GDP indicates that the property will be developed with uses permitted in the M-3 zoning district. The property is located along the west side of Marion Road, north of 29th Street SE and was previously the site of Priebe Stables. 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 Wednesday, September 3, 2008. more info (event) Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Start: 7:00 pm Body: Notice is hereby given that the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 104, located at the City Hall, 201 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider the following: Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2008-017VAR by Adam Carlson to construct an addition that will not meet the required front yard setback for single family dwellings in the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) Zoning District. The property address is 904 7th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN. Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2008-018VAR by T-mobile to construct telecommunication equipment shelter that will not meet the required setbacks in a residential district. The property is in the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) Zoning District. The property address is 4403 Meadow Lakes Dr NW, Rochester, MN. Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2008-019VAR by T-mobile to construct a telecommunication equipment shelter that will not meet the required setbacks in a residential district. The property is in the R-1 (Mixed Single Family) Zoning District. The property address is 1206 Northern Heights Dr NE, Rochester, MN. 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. more info
09 / 4 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 5 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 6 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Rochester Education Summit Start: 8:30 am End: 4:00 pm Body: Saturday, September 6, 2008 University Center Rochester 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Crystal Kuykendall Author of “Rage to Hope,” Educator, Attorney, Powerful Presenter Informational Sessions § Inspirational Speakers Exhibits § Prizes § Food § Entertainment more info (event) Family Film Program: Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back Start: 10:30 am Body: Good-natured Miss Nelson teaches the worst behaved class in the entire school! The rowdy students take advantage of her kindness until one day Miss Nelson disappears and Miss Viola Swamp takes her place. 10:30 a.m. in the library auditorium more info
09 / 7 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 8 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 9 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Primary Election Today-Get out and Vote! Start: 8:00 am End: 8:00 pm Body: PRIMARY ELECTION TODAY FOR THE ROCHESTER CITY COUNCIL The primary election today is really important to get the public officials who are running against incumbents on the ballot on November 4th. Slatterly Park Neighbors has endorsed Mark Bilderback for the 4th Ward City Council seat. Please grab a neighbor and get out and vote! -LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD, GET OUT AND VOTE- Check out the following links for more information: 2008 VOTER GUIDE CITY OF ROCHESTER WARD MAPS more info (event) Writing Group Start: 6:30 pm Body: Stuck on your first draft? Not sure about your plot? Let's get together and help each other out. This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Meeting Room A at the library. more info (event) Meadow Park Neighbors Meeting Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: Date Tuesday September 9, 2008 Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location Church of the Savior 971 16th St SE Phone 289 9030 PLEASE note the change in location; we are moving our meetings to the church across the street from Mayo High School, because we will have a larger room and parking is more accessible. This month we will have Jake Dettinger (R) and Tina Liebling (D) as special guests. They are our candidates for house district 30A. If you have any questions you would particularly like addressed, please send them ahead of time so I can ensure we get to them. We will have an open question period after each gives us a 5 minute introduction about why they are running. more info
09 / 10 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Community Celebration: Making a Difference Through Research Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: Come join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6-8 p.m. in Phillips Hall, Siebens Building for a special evening event. You are invited to come celebrate with us the many ways in which medical research improves the health of our community and to recognize and thank members of the community who make a difference by participating in research studies. This event is open to the public, and parking is free. For more information please visit: http://ctsa.mayo.edu/news/cc.cfm more info (event) iFilms: International and Independent Films Start: 6:00 pm Body: The Grocer's Son Drama \| France \| English Subtitles: It is summer, and thirty-year-old Antoine is forced to leave the city to return to his family in Provence. His father is sick, so he must assume the lifestyle he thought he had shed—driving the family grocery cart from hamlet to hamlet, delivering supplies to the few remaining inhabitants. Accompanied by Claire, a friend from Paris whom he has a secret crush on, Antoine gradually warms up to his experience in the country and his encounters with the villagers, who initially seem stubborn and gruff, but ultimately prove to be funny and endearing. Ultimately, this surprise French box-office hit is about the coming-of-age of a man re-discovering life and love in the countryside. The iFilm series is intended for mature adults. Please provide guidance to your children. more info
09 / 11 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Special Meeting on Public Safety Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Body: A special meeting will be held this Thursday Sept. 11th in the East Side Pioneers Neighborhood to discuss the recent shootings in the East Side Pioneers Neighborhood, and in Kutzky Park Neighborhood just this past weekend. Several public officials including the county's attorney's office victims services, and law enforcement have been invited to the meeting to discuss what is being done to curb this type activity in our neighborhoods. I would like to encourage as many folks as possible from Slatterly Park Neighborhood to show up at the meeting. Slatterly Park Neighbors supports any efforts to collaborate with the other neighborhood associations to enhance public safety in our Rochester neighborhoods. more info
09 / 12 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 13 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date (all day) Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info (event) Family Film: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Start: 10:30 am Body: In this animated musical adaptation of the classic children's book, Mike Mulligan and his loyal steam shovel attempt to dig a cellar for the new Town Hall in just one day. 10:30 a.m. in the library auditorium more info
09 / 14 (event) Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date End: 9:00 pm Start: 2008-05-10 22:00 End: 2008-09-14 21:00 Body: Conceptual plan of Kieskegel und Kajak Below information was submitted by Sarah Van Niewaal, Marketing Director, Rochester Art Center. You can contact her via phone 507.424.3305 or by email Rochester Art Center to Launch Largest Exhibit to Date Roman Signer: Works more info
09 / 15 (event) GOAT Meeting - Group Of Advising Teens Start: 4:00 pm Body: Join other Rochester Area youth (ages 12-18) and take a leadership role to discuss ideas and make plans for youth library programs, teen web page, and other ideas. Any questions, contact Lynette @ 285-8008. 4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Library more info (event) Common Council of the City of Rochester Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:00 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: Preliminary Plat #R2008-0011PLAT by Bigelow Homes, Inc. to be known as Harvestview Sixth. The Plat proposes to subdivide approximately 7.52 acres of land into 25 lots for residential dwellings and 2 outlots. The Plat also proposes to dedicate right-of-way for public roadways. The Plat is located along the Prosper Ave. NW, October Road NW and Harvest Lake Drive NW. Type III, Phase II Amendment to General Development Plan R00146GDP by Bigelow Homes, Inc. known as Kingsbury Hills. The applicant is requesting to amend the approved GDP by changing an area identified as attached single family lots to designate the area for a church. The roadway pattern through the area is also proposed to be modified. The property is located east of 60th Ave., NW and south of Kingsbury Dr., NW and Kingsbury 8th subdivision. 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, September 15, 2008. For further information or if you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. at 507.328.7100, 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904. more info (event) Common Council of the City Public Hearing 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: Annexation Petition R2008-002ANX by Olmsted County to annex approximately 87.09 acres of land located east of St. Bridget Road SE and the Forest Knoll Subdivision, and south of 45th Street SE (County Road 101), a part Section 25 and Section 36, Rochester Township. 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, September 15, 2008. more info
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09 / 18 (event) Get Involved and Trade Your Time! Start: 4:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Body: Thursday, September 18 4 – 7 PM Family Service Rochester’s Parking Lot Join us to find out what trading time is all about! FREE food, activities, entertainment and fun! Here is how it works: Trader Joy teaches Trader Jamar how to dance, which takes 2 hours. She earns 2 TD$. With her TD$, she purchases a two hour guitar lesson from Trader Daniel. Trader Daniel spends his TD$ on expert advice from Trader Jane... It’s easy: give what you want, get what you need! more info (event) Long Range Transportation Plan Development: Public Input Needed Start: 6:30 pm End: 7:30 pm Body: Topic: Roads and Transit The ROCOG (Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments) Board is looking for Public input prior to beginning work on the Plan Update by holding a series of 4 evening public meetings. The ROCOG planning area includes all of Olmsted County, to include the City of Rochester, along with state and county roads and bike trails connecting the small cities in the county. The federal government requires that metro areas with populations greater than 50,000 update their Long Range Transportation Plan every 5 years. Here in Rochester and Olmsted County, this effort is coordinated by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) which is staffed by the Rochester-Olmsted Planning Dept. more info
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