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Council approves first reading of amendment to city land-purchase policy; public hearing set

5604018 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The City Council reviewed a proposed amendment that would allow the city manager to use purchase options and other funding sources beyond unassigned general-fund balances; the change was referred to a public hearing for Aug. 19.

The Rochester City Council on Aug. 5 held first reading and referred to public hearing a proposed amendment to the cityland-purchase policy that would expand when the city may use purchase options and other funding sources instead of relying solely on unassigned general-fund balance. The amendment was introduced at the meeting and referred to a public hearing on Aug. 19 so the council can take further public input before any final vote. Councilors and staff said the…

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