Rochester City Council

An Olmsted County commissioner is also facing a challenge.

The city council approved the development agreement Monday.

It will be one floor lower than the original plan.

The developer is facing a challenge - higher than expected bids.

It closed in 2014 and has sat empty since.

The early start is the result of a 2 year budget policy that was adopted for the first time last year.

The city will now work out details of the firm's proposal.

The company that was sued denies any wrongdoing.

The City Council will review the proposal Monday.

Rochester City Council meetings will move to an in-person format starting next week.