Created: August 02, 2021 11:36 PM
(ABC 6 News) - Monday night was a victory for a local non-profit organization in Rochester.
The Landing MN will run the day center through the end of April after the council voted in favor of extending its lease but with some amendments. The organization has been running it at the Silver Lake Fire Station for months and by then, the organization is expected to have a permanent center open.
Its contract with the city was set to expire at the end of this month but founders, volunteers and supporters have been making an appeal. Their pleas were enough to sway the council.
Rochester City Council wrap: Charter changes rejected, new biking and pedestrian plan moves forward
Proposed changes to the city charter would have removed decision-making power from Rochester s park and library boards.
Posted: Feb 17, 2021 11:25 PM
Updated: Feb 18, 2021 6:48 AM
Posted By: Anthony Monzon
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Charter changes, a proposed fee for historic landmark applications, and new plans for pedestrians and cyclists were all on the agenda for the Rochester City Council Wednesday. Here s a breakdown of some of the most impactful decisions made by council members.
City Council Rejects Charter Changes
All eyes were on possible changes to Rochester s City Charter ahead of Wednesday s council meeting. The proposed charter amendments would have removed decision-making power from the city s park and library boards, including their authority to manage budgets, and hire and fire directors.