The city hosted the annual Manufacturer’s Breakfast on October 25th.  The event was held at Centre Manufacturing in Millennium Park.  The manufacturer’s present included: Brittany Manufacturing, Cornerstone Rock, Ver-tech, TC&J Powder Coating, Holiday Sales and Minnesota Diversified Products.  All present received a certificate signed by Governor Mark Dayton.

The city held a visioning session on October 2nd to discuss our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT). The city council, staff, planning commission, property owners, business owners, and developers were invited to attend. The results of the SWOT analysis are linked here SWOT results.

There is an opening on the Planning Commission to finish a term expiring on December 31, 2013.  If you are interested in applying, please complete the Commission Application and return the completed application to City Hall.

General Elections – Tuesday, November 6, 2012

ALL Rockford residents in Hennepin County and Wright County vote at the Rockford Community Center – 7600 County Road 50 (Rebecca Park Trail).  The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

ABSENTEE VOTING:

Absentee voting will not be available at City Hall to vote in person.  Absentee voting will begin on Friday, September 21, 2012.  Absentee Ballot Applications are available online or at City Hall, 6031 Main Street, Rockford.  Complete the application and mail to the county where you live:

Hennepin County Residents – Hennepin County Elections, Government Center PSL, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN  55487  Fax 612-348-2151 or Phone 612-348-5151

Wright County Residents – Wright County Government Center, Attn:  Elections Division, 10 2nd Street NW, Room 230, Buffalo, MN  55313  Fax 763-682-7873 or Phone 763-682-7578

SAMPLE BALLOT(S):

To view your ballot, click on the link and provide the appropriate informaiton:  http://myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us/ or view:  Hennepin County SAMPLE Ballot & Maps OR Wright County SAMPLE Ballot & Maps

REGISTER TO VOTE:

If you are a new resident to the City of Rockford, recently turned 18, moved within the city or have not voted in the last four years, we encourage to register before the General Election.  Voter Registration Applications can be picked up at City Hall or online.

You may also register to vote on Election Day, make sure you have ID such as a current driver’s license or Minnesota ID card with your correct address.  If you have not changed your driver’s license you must have a current utility bill, along with your ID.

The last day to preregister is 5:00 pm at City Hall on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

QUESTION:

Call City Hall (763) 477-6565 Ext. 24 or go online to www.sos.state.mn.us