Local Councils Set Meetings on Housing and Development Plans
The Rochester Public School Board will appoint a replacement for Karen MacLaughlin, who is leaving after her election as Olmsted County attorney; applications open Thursday, with a decision expected in December. Clear Lake’s City Council plans to review road and plaza projects and consider expanding a district to direct future tax revenue toward development projects. Middletown’s incoming Town Council has scheduled a leadership meeting for Nov. 23 to discuss who will lead the community for the next two years. Rochester residents can discuss a community survey at a Nov. 30 town hall; while about 75% of respondents said the city is a good place to live, they cited living costs, housing and parking as concerns. Rochester’s City Council will certify November’s election results at a special meeting and discuss downtown construction and potential projects to seek state funding for.