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Redwood Falls 2035 Comprehensive Plan Vision + Planning Public Open House January 26, 2017 ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING + ENVIRONMENTAL + PLANNING www.is-grp.com AGENDA Planning Partners Comprehensive Plan Purpose + Goals Plan
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Redwood Falls 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Vision + Planning Public Open House
January 26, 2017
Planning Partners Comprehensive Plan Purpose + Goals Plan Contents Baseline Considerations Demographics Economy Community Input How to Stay Involved + Informed Planning Process Timeline Next Steps
2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE
Am anda Prosser
Project Manager
Chris Larson
Co-Project Manager
Tiffany Olson
Community Engagement + Report Design Lead
Julia Paulsen Mullin
Project Planner Focus on Economic Development, Land Use, Community Engagement, and Survey
Keith Muetzel
City Administrator
Jim Doering
Public Works Project Coordinator Jackie Edw ards Park Superintendent Tim Hanna Bldg Official/ Zoning Administrator Tom Stough Water Superintendent Chuck Heins Electric Superintendent Bob LeSage Redwood Industries Ernie Fiala Planning Commission Doug Prins Planning Commission Jeannie Lem oges Port Authority Jackson Koster Port Authority Craig LaBrie Port Authority Corey Theis Mayor Jim Sandgren City Council Matt Sm ith City Council
Thom as Leighton
Project Planner
What is the purpose of a comprehensive plan? To guide the future actions and policies of a community over a specified period of time; for Redwood Falls the plan would cover 2017-
future, with long-range goals and objectives for all activities that affect the local government. Redw ood Falls m ost recent Com prehensive Plan w as com pleted in 1 9 9 5 .
Provide a collective community vision for the future Provide continuity across time Serve as a means to balance community and private interests Serve as a means to protect public investments and valued resources Guide community appearance Promote economic development Provide justifications for community decisions
SURVEY FATIGUE + PAST PLANNING STUDIES
1 9 8 2 , 1 9 9 4
RF Comprehensive Storm Sewer + Sanitary Sewer Plan
1 9 9 5
RF Comprehensive Plan
1 9 9 9
RF Transportation Plan
2 0 1 1
RC Roadway Safety Plan
2 0 0 7
RF Waste Water System Report
2 0 1 4
Redwood Falls Rental Housing Demand Assessment
2 0 1 5
2015-2019
Evaluation Report
Comprehensive Survey
Survey
2 0 1 6
Parent Survey Report
Economic Development Strategic Plan
2 0 1 6 -2 0 1 7
Minnesota River Valley Recreation + Conservation Master Plan
Be conscious of survey fatigue and past questions Minimize redundancy with past efforts Incorporate and consider findings and recommendations from past plans Streamline process and use as catalyst to positively impact community Connect with community through unique and custom strategies Select direct and detailed survey questions
GOALS + OBJECTIVES
Ensure existing roads are maintained Review improvements to Highways 67,19, and 71 Leverage Scenic Byway designation Expand trail system Upgrade water treatment plant Review utility infrastructure and capacity for large industrial development Review impact of potential new developments on city fringe and existing utilities as well as cost implications
TRANSPORTATION + INFRASTRUCTURE
Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey
Balance and be proactive with new developments Repurpose some areas, but look to fringes of city for development Define and be sensitive to impact of industrial development opportunities Strengthen EDA to promote development and recruit businesses Align positive family environment with diverse amenities Address concern over lack of professional service Retain and attract young people and a good workforce Provide training for trade / vocational positions Bring in outside higher paid employers
LAND USE + ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey
Improve availability of quality housing – both rental and to own – low vacancy rates and limited number of homes on the market Provide affordable housing Promote excellent school system and hospital Promote Community Center Improve shopping, add movie theater or potential bowling alley Continue to enhance dining options Explore development opportunities within Downtown District
HOUSING, COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND DOWNTOWN DISTRCT
Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey
Promote Alexander Ramsey Park – viewed as a top priority and destination Promote park and recreation within community Continue to pursue dredge Redwood Lake project and expand recreational
Add an indoor pool Provide additional opportunities for youth and 18-24 year old age group Expand program offerings Provide an outdoor recreation outfitter Expand trail connection / system
NATURAL RESOURCES + PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey
Enhance daycare options – currently limited Integrate Lower Sioux into community Provide more continuing education opportunities Promote parks and trails system, and police and fire services - received best marks based on online survey responses to date Enhance downtown and make it a destination with more shopping
date Focus on business and job growth - ranked as the highest priority for future growth based on survey responses to date
GENERAL FEEDBACK
Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey
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Vision, Goals, and Demographics Land Use, Infrastructure, and Transportation Economic Development, Community Facilities, and Housing Environmental and Parks, and Recreation March 1 April 1 June 1 May 1 Public Hearing: June 2 0 1 7
Review Draft Plan and Solicit Comments
Continue to gather and analyze background information and input Meet with Local influencers and organizations Collect and analyze survey responses Begin to develop Vision, Goals, and Demographics section of the plan Next CPC Meeting: Monday, February 1 3 , 2 0 1 7
Review Draft of Vision, Goals, and Demographics Sections Initiate Land Use, Infrastructure, and Transportation Sections
Amanda Prosser
ISG Senior Landscape Architect + Project Manager amanda.prosser@is-grp.com 952.426.0699
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