Rochester council approves another settlement tied to development fee - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports
The Rochester City Council approved a $49,000 settlement related to past development fees, continuing a series of payouts to developers.Summary
The Rochester City Council unanimously approved a nearly $49,000 settlement with Stencil Group on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, stemming from a 2004 transportation improvement district (TID) policy. This is the latest in a string of settlements the city has made regarding these fees, following a $245,000 settlement with Tap House Real Estate LLC in early 2025 and nearly $676,000 in settlements in June 2025. The TID policy was intended to create a partnership between developers and the city to fund public infrastructure improvements, but developers argued the process was flawed. The city discontinued collecting TID fees in 2024. City Attorney Michael Spindler-Krage stated the settlement with Stencil Group reflects a proportional refund similar to other claimants, and the city is aware of at least one other unresolved claim from a developer.
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