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Kids’ Day at the Rochester Downtown Farmers’ Market

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:56:35 -0500

Start: 2008-10-11 09:00

End: 2008-10-11 11:58

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It’s Kids’ Day at the Rochester Downtown Farmers’ Market!

The Rochester Farmers’ Market along with Steps to a Healthier Rochester, Olmsted Medical Center, River Valley Girl Scout Council, Rochester Women’s Magazine, and the Rochester Area Y are partnering to provide kid-friendly activities in the market on Saturday, October 11th. Highlights of the morning will include:

Cascade Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:38:34 -0500

Start: 2008-10-08 16:00

End: 2008-10-08 17:00

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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been scheduled for The City of Rochester’s new Cascade Lake Bicycle Trail. This is the trail that is roughly parallel to TH14 west from Country Club Manor to TH52.

Date: Wednesday October 8, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: At the west end of the trail near the intersection of Lake Street & Interlachen Lane.

The ceremony will include the following:

Gather along the trail near the west end.
Pass out drawing tickets to all participants.
Recognition & Thank You
Conduct a drawing for a grand prize and other prizes.
Have a Special Dignitary cut the ribbon.
End up with a ride along the trail to TH52 and back to the starting point, then home.

Please feel free to pass this invitation along to others. I will also notify the Rochester Police Department and the Press. This event is sponsored by BPAC, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee to the Rochester Olmsted County Council of Governments. Look for information on Trails at http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/planning/bicycle-pedestrian_advisory_committee.asp.

City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:21:31 -0500

Start: 2008-10-08 19:00

End: 2008-10-08 21:00

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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, October 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. regarding:

Type III, Phase II Restricted Development R2008-032CUP by Rochester Senior Housing, Inc. The applicant proposes to construct a 54 unit senior housing independent housing development on 2.20 acres. The building would consist of 3 floors and be approximately 44,949 square feet. The property is located along the west side of Kenosha Drive NW, north of Valley High Road NW and south of 35th Street NW and Badger Hills 3rd Subdivision.
Type III, Phase II Amendment to General Development Plan R00173GDP known as Ridgewood by Freedom Development and Consulting. The applicant is requesting to amend the approved GDP by changing an area identified as single family detached dwellings to single family attached dwellings. The roadway pattern through the area is also proposed to be modified. The property is located east of 40th Ave. SE, south of Rolling Ridge Subdivision and Valley Side Estates Third Subdivision and Starling Lane SE.

Common Council of the City Public Hearing

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:52:36 -0500

Start: 2008-10-06 19:00

End: 2008-10-06 20:00

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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:

General Development Plan (R00286GDP) AND Special District #20 (R00020SD) by Tom Ott to be known as Highland Preserve. The applicant proposes a mixed use development on approximately 535 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.
Vacation Petition R2008-017VAC UTILITY EASEMENT by The Gardens Manufactured Home Community. The applicants are proposing to vacate all public utility easements over, under and across that part of Outlot E and Lot 1, Block 4, The Gardens North Development and a part of Outlot G, The Gardens. The property is located east of St. Bridget Road SE and south of Maine Avenue SE and Garden Court SE.

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, October 6, 2008.

Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:21:01 -0500

Start: 2008-10-01 19:00

End: 2008-10-01 22:00

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Notice is hereby given that the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 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 R2008-021VAR by Zumbro Lutheran Church for the construction of a Columbaria that will not meet the required setbacks for Area Accessory Development within the R-4 (High Density Residential) Zoning District. The property address is 624 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN.
Type III, Phase I, Variance Request R2008-020VAR by AT&T/Prosource Tech 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 1020 38th Street SW, 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.

Get Involved and Trade Your Time!

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:27:01 -0500

Start: 2008-09-18 16:00

End: 2008-09-18 19:00

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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!

Primary Election Today-Get out and Vote!

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:22:00 -0500

Start: 2008-09-09 08:00

End: 2008-09-09 20:00

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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

Kids’ Day at the Rochester Downtown Farmers’ Market

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:38:34 -0500

Start: 2008-10-11 07:30

End: 2008-10-11 11:59

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Rochester Downtown Farmers’ Market – Visit the Summer/Fall Market!

The Rochester Farmers’ Market showcases 70 farmers and growers from Rochester and surrounding areas. They offer fruits, vegetables, and baked goods as well as flowers and plants.

October 11th is Kids Day at the Market!

When: Saturdays from 7:30 am until noon
Where: Fourth Street & Fourth Avenue SE (Look for the white tents!)

Common Council of the City of Rochester

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:19:28 -0500

Start: 2008-09-15 19:00

End: 2008-09-15 21:00

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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:

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.

Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:01:46 -0500

Start: 2008-09-03 19:00

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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.

Common Council of the City Public Hearing

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:41:03 -0500

Start: 2008-09-03 19:00

End: 2008-09-03 21:00

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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:

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.

Community Celebration: Making a Difference Through Research

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:13:25 -0500

Start: 2008-09-10 18:00

End: 2008-09-10 20:00

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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

League of Women Voters of Rochester Primary Candidate Forums

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:15:38 -0500

Start: 2008-08-26 19:00

End: 2008-08-26 23:00

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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.

Common Council of the City Public Hearing

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:58:46 -0500

Start: 2008-09-15 19:00

End: 2008-09-15 22:00

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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:

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.

City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:56:47 -0500

Start: 2008-08-27 19:00

End: 2008-08-27 22:00

Body:

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.