Accepting the minutes and video of the August 3, 2026, meeting as the official record of the City Council. 

Approving the listing of total disbursements for August 17, 2026, in the amount of $88,132,287.27, including investment purchases of $20,907,374.00 and accounts payable of $67,224,913.27.

Approving the Mayoral appointment of:

1. Anyna (Romerse) Biddle to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of A. Buckley to end December 31, 2027. 

Adopting a Resolution authorizing an annual premises gambling permit for Rochester Elks Lodge 1091, operating out of Brothers Bar & Grill, located at 812 Broadway Ave S.

Adopting a Resolution accepting a donationa from Toni Erwin, Brian and Alison Poch in memory of Kertis Stensrud in the amount of $1,050.

Approving a three-year Contract Renewal with Dialect Real Estate Advisors to retain services as a real estate advisor and master broker.

Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to the low bidder, Restoration Services Inc, in the amount of $242,701 for Tuckpointing services as part of the Mayo Civic Center Arena Tuckpointing Project No.J3501.

1. Authorizing a contract with WHKS, in the amount of $509,760, from June 15, 2026, to December 31, 2028, for the design of the DMC Downstream Sanitary Sewer Upsizing (DT-06-1016 2 Ave Relief Line) - Project No. J8916 and;
2. Authorizing City staff to advertise for bids and schedule a bid opening once the project's design(s) are completed.

Authorizing:

1. A City-Owner contract for Project No. J5676, "Phase 1 Public Improvements to Serve Prairie Oaks Subdivision, including the extension of off-site Sanitary Sewer" with City execution conditional upon full execution of the contract by Owner, Contractor, and Engineer, project and grading plan approvals, and Contractor's submission of the appropriate bond and insurance documentation and;
2. A professional technical services contract with WSE Engineering Services Ltd., for $85,235.00, for work related to Project No. J5676, "Phase 1 Public Improvements to Serve Prairie Oaks Subdivision, including the extension of off-site Sanitary Sewer," subject to City execution of the City-Owner contract.

Authorizing a cross access and emergency access agreement with Regency Bakery Flats, LLC, to memorialize terms related to future 11th Ave NW access modifications.

Authorizing a contribution agreement with Regency Bakery Flats, LLC, for private sanitary sewer services being constructed as part of City Project No. J7864.

Authorizing a revocable permit and agreement with Regency Bakery Flats, LLC for placement of private improvements within a utility easement and on City property.

Authorizing a contribution agreement with Alerus Financial, National Association, for a private sanitary sewer service being constructed as part of City Project No. J7864.

Authorizing an agreement between the City of Rochester and the Rochester Airport Company, Inc. to operate and manage the Rochester International Airport. 

Consenting to the Assignment of a Land Lease on property located at Rochester International Airport from University of Northwestern - St. Paul to Top Flight Investments, LLC. 

Approving the requested appeal and overturning the denial of the certificate of appropriateness for an addition to the project at 309-317 Broadway Avenue. 

Adopting a Resolution authorizing the filing of the 2026 Transit Program of Projects and the subsequent submission of grant applications and execution of grants.

Adopting a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. CD2026-011CUP by UCI Tower, for the construction of a wireless communications facility consisting of a 125-foot monopole tower and ancillary equipment in an LI zoning district.

1. Approving an Ordinance establishing the 2027 Master Fee Schedule.
2. Directing the City Attorney's office to prepare an Ordinance for the first reading on September 21, 2026.

Adopting a Resolution:

1. Authorizing preliminary approval for relocation of commercial operations to the northeast portion of the KR3 reservoir site subject to final construction and permit approvals; and
2. Authorizing preliminary support for a funding request of up to $350,000 in contingency funds for project costs associated with relocating commercial processing of woody debris for continued wood waste management.

Clerk's Note: This item was vetoed by Mayor Norton. The veto automatically places the item back on the next agenda for reconsideration. To override a veto, the item must pass with a supermajority of the body voting Aye (5 regardless of quorum). The item may only be considered as it was passed. No amendments may be made.

1. Accepting the Feasibility Study with recommendation on the preferred trail route to advance to final design and;
2. Authorizing a supplemental agreement in the amount of $418,170 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for a Final Design of the proposed trail.

Clerk's Note: This item was vetoed by Mayor Norton. The veto automatically places the item back on the next agenda for reconsideration. To override a veto, the item must pass with a supermajority of the body voting Aye (5 regardless of quorum). The item may only be considered as it was passed. No amendments may be made.

Adopting a Resolution:

1. Authorizing $100,000 from 2026 Council contingency funding for sustainability pilot programs, including $75,000 for residential rebates and $25,000 for a sustainability-focused expansion of the Building Community Grant program; and
2. Authorizing staff to finalize and implement the programs, evaluate the 2027 pilot year, and return to Council with results and recommendations.

For Council information only - no formal action requested.

Considering a Council Initiated Action (CIA) requesting that City Council allocate $7,000 from 2026 Contingency Funds and direct staff to enter an agreement with University of Minnesota Extension for Economic Impact of the Operations of Arts Organizations in Rochester, Minnesota

Adopting an Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. CD2026-002TA, to amend Sections 60.200.040E and 60.600.030 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).