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Park Board approves framework for continued discussions with community members and elected officials to gauge support for funding a second city pool.

With new aquatic center and splash pads in the works, board members and parks staff say small pool would fill need for added water-safety lessons and lap swimming.

Three options remain to connect trail after two neighboring property owners decline Rochester Parks and Recreation access to land along the Zumbro River.

Slatterly and Bear Creek parks will be included in the annual effort to find nests of resident geese so eggs can be treated or replaced within 14 days of incubation to manage numbers in the city.

Warm-water pool schedule sees revision during six-week delay on requested approval of city's new agreement with nonprofit.

Proposed deal adds two hours of weekend access for youth swim lessons to warm-water pool schedule.

Former council member tapped to fill seat after months of searching reportedly yields no other willing applicants.

Mayor Kim Norton said the city gets frequent complaints about violations that can’t always be confirmed. “We get calls daily about people violating,” she said, suggesting council action should seek to deter businesses from claiming an advantage over others by violating state restrictions. Olmsted County Public Health closed Dooley’s Pub and Legends Bar & Grill on separate occasions for concerns related to COVID-19 restrictions. Both businesses worked with public health staff to address...

Created: December 14, 2020 10:57 PM (ABC 6 News) - The Rochester City Council voted on several key issues Monday night including relief for business owners. Council members voted to put a temporary waiver on liquor license fees for 2020-2021 but an additional amendment not to provide relief for businesses that have violated COVID-19 guidelines passed.  The council also voted to delay an already approved increase of the liquor license fees. While there is no official commitment yet, ...

Speed limit change finds middle ground Rochester City Council establishes 25 mph cutoff for changes on residential streets and gives city engineer the authority to set speed limits. 10:00 pm, Dec. 14, 2020 × A speed-limit sign alerts drivers on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, along 11th Avenue Northeast in Rochester. (Traci Westcott / twestcott@postbulletin.com) Rochester’s city engineer was given the authority to set city speed limits Monday, but he was also told not to move...