City Council Meeting 4/6/2026

The City Council meeting of Rochester, MN, held on April 6, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items included the approval of a sanitary sewer maintenance project on Second Street Southeast and 16th Avenue Southeast, involving street reconstruction and utility replacements with a special assessment policy where 25% of street repair costs are assessed to property owners and 75% funded by the city. The council approved the project and the assessment roll despite some public concerns about the financial impact. Another significant procurement action was the approval of a final plat for Pebble Creek 6, subdividing 56 acres into 108 residential lots, with conditions including development agreements and infrastructure plans. Additionally, the council authorized the application for the FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to purchase and deploy fixed license plate reader (ALPR) technology to enhance public safety, expanding from two to six cameras. The meeting also included discussions on the use, data retention, and privacy policies related to ALPR technology. Several ordinances related to zoning and mobile food units were read and approved. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, residential development, and public safety technology procurement.