Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The City of Rochester on Friday has announced the date when a parking lot near the Mayo Civic Center will permanently close. Civic Center North Parking Lot in Rochester to Permanently Close August 15On Saturday, August 15, the Civic Center North parking lot, located north of the Mayo Civic Center along East Center St., will be closed for good. Get our free mobile appCity officials are encouraging motorists who parked in the 193-space lot to use the eastern side of the Civic Center South lot, which is located at 401 4th St. The land occupied by the parking lot is slated to become a housing development. Read More: Rochester City Council Votes to Commit Millions to Housing DevelopmentSherman and Associates website indicates construction on the $140 million project is expected to begin this year.