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Rochester 5th Ward Information

In an attempt to close the gap between city government and its citizens, especially those I represent in Rochester's Fifth Ward, I will try to provide timely updates on issues and concerns that are under consideration for council action as well as any specific concerns you bring to my attention.

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IBM retiree after 32 years, positions in service, marketing, product development, business and product strategy. Many community volunteer boards and committees including Diversity Council, IMAA, Sesquicentennial, RNeighbors (formerly Rochester Neighborhood Resource Center). Elected to City Council in 2002. Represent 5th Ward. Member Environmental Commission, ROCOG (Rochester Olmsted Council of Governments), State Emergency Radio Board, Co-Chair Kiwanis/Wells Fargo Hockey Festival, State Emergency Radio Board

Friday, April 22, 2005

A Whole Lot of Buildin' Goin' On

As you travel through the Fifth Ward you can’t help but notice all the new homes and other development taking place.

NEW PREMIER BANK -- 37th Street and Broadway

CENTURY SQUARE PLAZA – Viola Road and West Circle Drive. Opps! Called it a ribbon cutting when should have been "ground breaking" ceremony. About a dozen hearty souls braved a chilly, windy ceremony this morning (April 27) including Mayor Brede. First business to take occupancy will be Leo's Pizza who were kind enough to bring some hot pizzas which we dug into to thaw out almost frozen bod's. Added bonus was that the pizza was great! Look for announcements of future businesses to join the Plaza.

STONEGATE SUMMIT TOWNHOMES (West end of Rocky Creek Drive): Several of you have noticed large construction equipment on Rocky Creek Drive, close to Broadway. By now you’ve probably seen the start of some grading and all that.

This is the first step toward the completion of the townhome development on top of the hill behind the cul de sac on 26th St. NE … a development that was approved in January 2003.

The land survey was completed and net buildable area was calculated for the zones (part is R3 – Medium Density Residential and another section is R1X – Mixed Single Family) and the plan shows 123 units down from the 144 the original GDP indicated in 2003. Neighbors will be invited to the Final Plat hearing sometime later this summer.

ROCKY CREEK DRIVE: Quite a few new homes going in.

STONEHEDGE – continues to expand.

CENTURY HILLS – building continuing down West Circle Drive

MORRIS HILLS and MORRIS HILLS NORTH – GDP’s approved. Developers getting closer to final site plan reviews.

We’re also looking at annexing new land and continuing north and along 48th St. but still several years away from having the necessary other infrastructure ready for development..

SEWER BYPASS – in response to the unfortunate sewer backup due to abnormally heavy rains on June 9th, 2004, Public Works, along with hired consultants, designed an improved sewer bypass that will greatly expand the capacity of the line running from the south-side of Rochester to the Waste Treatment facility. Work will begin in May and continue through the summer along Silver Lake Dr, 12th St NE to 2nd Av NE to the river and along the river to eventually the Waste Treatment plant. Affected neighbors and businesses had been notified, attended a couple of information meetings and are preparing for work to begin. We appreciate their cooperation with us and look forward to the successful completion of the project.

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