I have read and reviewed hundreds of pages pertaining to the possible creation of a downtown historic district and am[…]
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Soldiers Field Track
I had the opportunity to attend the Parks Board Meeting last night and have some thoughts to share and some[…]
Read moreRPU: The drive towards 100%
There is so much community excitement and commitment to 100% renewable energy in Rochester. As the Senior RPU Board Member,[…]
Read moreUnderstanding Rochester Finances – Part 3, Infrastructure Efficiency
The best statistic to understand how much operating a city will cost is it’s population density. Most of the costs[…]
Read moreAn update on Affordable Housing
Affordable housing remains a huge issue. In Rochester some good things are happening but some are not. I engaged in[…]
Read more2019 City Public Works Projects
Street Projects 4th Street SW Reconstruction – J7326 (April 2019 – August 2019) The project will reconstruct 4th Street SW, from 1st Avenue to[…]
Read moreBuilding a Smarter Road
Over the years I have frequently expressed frustration with a City Council that seemed hell bent on leading Rochester into[…]
Read moreComments to DMC pertaining to Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing is a topic which suffers from too much talk and not enough action. For example we have a[…]
Read more“We are leading the horse to water.”
Below is the video stream from today’s mega meeting with the Rochester Mayor, City Council, Olmsted County Board, and DMCC[…]
Read moreUnderstanding Rochester Finances – Part 2, Utilities
Overview: This post is all about utilities, what they are, how they are funded, and how they impact other budget[…]
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