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Rochester, MN

Municipality in Minnesota

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106.8k population • $349.6m budget
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Rochester, MN undertakes Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program amidst housing market constraints

City officials approved a $60,000 pilot fund for fee and indirect cost reimbursements on qualifying ADU projects. Successful applicants qualify for up to $20,000 in funds for ADUs on their properties. New structures must be built on permanent foundations and contain kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. The pilot requires either the owner or the renter to earn 80% or less of the Area Median Income. Renter-qualified ADUs must include guaranteed fair market rents for three years.

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Rochester, MN launched Med City Mover an automated electric shuttle pilot project

The city of Rochester partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Destination Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, First Transit, and EasyMile to launch an automated shuttle pilot. The Med City Mover consists of two low-speed, driverless, electric multi-passenger shuttles and is available for free public rides downtown. The one-year pilot aims to provide the public with an enhanced automated vehicle experience and identify infrastructure gaps for safely operating automated vehicles.

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Rochester, MN is providing new construction career pathways for BIPOC women

The City of Rochester is providing new construction career pathways in response to the job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pathways focus on education, training, hiring, and work culture interventions for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women. The initiative is designed to support economic mobility for BIPOC women through careers in all phases of the construction industry. For this proposal, Rochester was named a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.

Workforce Management+3
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Rochester, MN launched the "No Mow May" campaign to provide habitat for pollinators

The City of Rochester's Department of Parks and Recreation launched the "No Mow May" campaign to encourage homeowners not to mow their lawns for a month. The campaign was created to provide habitat and refuge for pollinators by allowing grass to grow. During the one-month campaign, the city has relaxed an existing ordinance which normally requires residents to keep vegetation under 12 inches. Residents will still be expected to pull weeds in their yard during the campaign.

Parks and Recreation+4
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Rochester, MN Police Department purchased a drone to aid in their search and rescue efforts

The Rochester Police Department purchased a drone to aid in their search and rescue efforts. The drone is being used to support Project Lifesaver, which uses tracking devices to locate people with special needs. Police can use the drone in any type of weather.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)+1
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Rochester, MN Public Library is converting video tapes into digital formats

The Rochester Public Library is now offering a piece of technology to convert old video into digital formats. The technology is free to users, but they need to bring a digital storage device. Users have to attend a training session with library staff before using the technology.

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