Busy Day For Rochester City Council

A proposed affordable housing development and the future of a well-known downtown property will come into focus during this afternoon's Rochester City Council meeting

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A proposed affordable housing development and the future of a well?

"* known downtown property will come into focus during this afternoon's rochester city council meeting.

Kimt news three's anthony monzon joins us live with a look ahead at some of the biggest decisions on the table for city leaders.

Anthony?

Rpu live eye yeah katie and amy... the labor temple property has been at the center of a contentious lease termination and demolition plans over the past few months... but a recent look into its past could play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

Today the city council will decide whether to invest more time and resources into researching the history behind the property after recently uncovered documents show it was once home to a theater and the first "red owl grocery store" in the 1930's.

While its structural and historic integrity are still being evaluated... city staff say redevelopment plans could adapt to incorporate the labor temple property's "redevelopmen t doesn't have to mean wipe it clean and then figure out what to do.

Redevelopment can, and i think should, look at what are the resources that are already there."

Rochester's heritage preservation commission is now deeming the labor temple property a potential the council will also decide whether to clear the way for construction of a new affordable housing complex in northeast rochester.

A developer is looking to build a 66?

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The project is supported by the city of rochester... but several area residents have voiced opposition to it.

Tonight council members will consider approving zoning changes that would allow finally ?

"* city leaders will hear what community members have to say about a possible subsidy for a longtime business in rochester.

City staff say "crenlo cab products" plans to move away from the med city unless it receives business assistance.

They add the city is working with crenlo to find possible incentives to help the company maintain its presence in rochester.

Crenlo currently employs over rpu live eye some other items we're tracking include a proposed trail extension at silver lake park... and a possible adjustment to plans for rochester's former k?

"*mart parking lot.

Thank you anthony.

Today's city council meeting will start at 6pm.

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