There are major changes being proposed to the city charter. These changes would seek to make the Mayor position far less[…]
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Stevan Kvenvold to retire
Dear Mayor, City Council members and fellow employees: There comes a time in most people’s life where a decision needs[…]
Read moreDecember 15, 2014 City Council Update
Issues: DMC Update Richard signage revoked Minnesota Energy charged deferred Requested Sen. Senjem end state parking tax Vote against the[…]
Read moreComment on city administrator’s proposal to limit discussion
Ray Schmitz’s comments regarding staff proposal to limit City Council’s ability to weigh in on Federal issues that affect Rochester.[…]
Read moreVideo recording of staff promises regarding the recreation center
When Rochester Parks Staff wanted my to support moving the Recreation Center project forward last July this is what they[…]
Read moreCity administrator reminds staff not to respond to my concerns
It is very frustrating to see these kind of notes. What is implied here is that staff should not work[…]
Read moreReality, perception, and how the city does business.
Is there a price to be paid for honesty? Can we speak openly about employee contracts? This is about transparency.
Read moreTechnology Upgrades
I am in the process of attempting to integrate some technology and remote publishing upgrades, so if it looks screwed-up[…]
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