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Redevelopment Commission adopts limited virtual-attendance policy
Summary
The commission approved Resolution 08-2026 allowing members to attend meetings virtually in non‑fiscal matters, with at least 50% of members required to be physically present; fiscal actions (budgets, fees, taxes, eminent domain) were excluded.
The Rochester Redevelopment Commission voted to adopt Resolution 08‑2026, permitting commissioners to attend meetings virtually in most cases but excluding fiscal actions and requiring at least half of members be physically present.
Commissioners debated specifics before the vote: the resolution excludes votes on adopting budgets, increasing fees or penalties, initiating referenda, exercising eminent domain and other fiscal measures, and requires that at least 50% of membership be physically present to conduct business. Commissioners confirmed virtual attendees would have voting rights for non‑excluded matters.
A motion to adopt the resolution was moved and seconded and the motion carried; the signature copy was distributed for autographing. The transcript does not include a roll‑call vote or a recorded tally.
Why it matters: The policy gives board members greater flexibility to participate when travel or work schedules conflict, while preserving in‑person presence for significant fiscal decisions.
Next steps: The commission will circulate the signed resolution and follow the stated quorum and exclusion rules for future meetings.
