HomeMy WebLinkAboutDMCC Resolution No. 173-2025 (Commending R.T. Rybak and Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation For His Service To The Destination Medical Center Corporation)DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 173-2025
COMMENDING R.T. RYBAK AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND
APPRECIATION FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE DESTINATION
MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
The following Resolution was offered by Kim Norton, seconded by James Campbell.
BACKGROUND RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Destination Medical Center Corporation (“DMCC”) was established by
law in 2013 to exercise oversight, adopt plans, and approve projects as part of an initiative by the
State of Minnesota to sustain Mayo Clinic, and the City of Rochester, Minnesota, as the world’s
premier destination medical center; and
WHEREAS, R.T. Rybak has been a director of the DMCC since his appointment by
Governor Mark Dayton in 2013, a term of service marked by a steadfast commitment to
community and economic development—an emphasis informed by his service as the 46th Mayor
of Minneapolis and President and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rybak has been instrumental in efforts to support small and local
business, historic properties, housing affordability, mobility strategies for Rochester’s growing
workforce, and targeted business and workforce utilization efforts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rybak provided visionary leadership to the DMCC during his tenure as
Chair of the DMCC Board of Directors, including serving as co-chair of the Heart of the City
Community Advisory Committee and encouraging significant private investment in housing,
hospitality, and life science; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rybak’s key role is evidenced by DMCC investments which, during his
term as Board Chair, included the addition of the West Transit Village to the DMC development
district, acceptance of bus rapid transit as part of a comprehensive multi-modal mobility strategy,
approval of the Discovery Walk public realm project, and adoption of the 2020 update to the DMC
development plan; and
WHEREAS, during this same period, the DMCC also made catalytic investments in
several downtown properties, enabling the renovation of the Wells Fargo Center and Hotel Indigo
and development of the Hyatt House hotel, Two Discovery Square, and Bryk on Broadway mixed-
income apartment project, among other private projects; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rybak’s leadership and vision have been pivotal to the ongoing success
of the Destination Medical Center initiative, including the creation of thousands of new jobs and
nearly $1.8 billion in private investment.
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RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DMCC Board of Directors, that it
commends R.T. Rybak for his service to DMCC and the residents of and visitors to the city of
Rochester, Olmsted County, the state of Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board expresses its gratitude and appreciation
for his invaluable service to this transformative effort to sustain Rochester, Minnesota as
America’s City for Health.
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T he question was on the adoption of the Resolution and there w ere YEAS and
N A YS,as follows:
BOARD O F DIRE CTORS
D estination Medical Center Corpora tion
YEA NAY OTHER
Douglas M.Baker,Jr.
James R.Campbell
Kim N orton
Randy Schubring
Mark Thein
Pam ela Wh eelock
Paul D .W illiam s
ED on May 22,2025.
/A TTEST;I
P mela Wh eelock,Chair
Destination Medical Center Corpora tion
RE SOLU TI O N A
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