City Council to Vote on Reaffirming Rochester as Compassionate City Also Mulling Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Against Federal Gov'tRochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester City Council is set to take up a vote Monday on a resolution reaffirming Rochester as a compassionate city. City Council President Randy Schubring has seconded the introduction of the council-initiated action. Earlier this month, the city council passed a resolution that reaffirmed the city’s support for its Somali community. Read More: Rochester City Council Passes Resolution Reaffirming Support for Somali CommunityMonday’s vote and last month’s resolution come amid an ongoing federal immigration, crackdown in Minnesota, named “Operation Metro Surge” that has brought immigration enforcement agents to Rochester. City Council to Vote on Reaffirming Rochester as Compassionate City“The resolution reaffirms existing City and Rochester Police Department practices, policies, and commitments that have been in place for several years,” the agenda item for Monday night’s meeting says.