Redwood Falls 2035 Comprehensive Plan Vision + Planning Public - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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 Contents Baseline Considerations Demographics Economy Community Input How to Stay Involved + Informed Planning Process Timeline Next Steps

PLANNING PARTNERS Keith Muetzel Am anda Prosser Julia Paulsen Mullin City Administrator Project Manager Project Planner Jim Doering Chris Larson Thom as Leighton Public Works Project Co-Project Manager Project Planner Coordinator Tiffany Olson Focus on Economic Development, Community Engagement + Land Use, Community Report Design Lead Engagement, and Survey 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE Jackie Edw ards Park Superintendent Jeannie Lem oges Port Authority Tim Hanna Bldg Official/ Zoning Administrator Jackson Koster Port Authority Tom Stough Water Superintendent Craig LaBrie Port Authority Chuck Heins Electric Superintendent Corey Theis Mayor Bob LeSage Redwood Industries Jim Sandgren City Council Ernie Fiala Planning Commission Matt Sm ith City Council Doug Prins Planning Commission

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OVERVIEW 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- 2035. The plan presents a vision for the 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 .

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURPOSE + GOALS 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

PLAN CONTENTS

BASELINE CONSIDERATIONS SURVEY FATIGUE + PAST PLANNING STUDIES 2 0 1 5 • RC Highway Department Five Year Plan, 2015-2019 • Redwood Area Hospital Master Plan 1 9 9 9 • TH 19/ 71 at CSAH 101 Intersection Control RF Transportation Evaluation Report Plan • RF Parks + Recreation Department Comprehensive Survey • Southwest/ South Central MN Adult Health Survey 1 9 8 2 , 1 9 9 4 2 0 1 1 RF Comprehensive RC Roadway Safety Storm Sewer + 2 0 1 6 -2 0 1 7 Plan Sanitary Sewer Plan Minnesota River Valley Recreation + Conservation Master Plan 2 0 1 6 • RC Child Care Survey St. John Lutheran School Parent Survey Report 2 0 1 4 • St. John Lutheran School Student Tally Report 1 9 9 5 Redwood Falls Rental • Redwood County Board of Commissioners Housing Demand RF Comprehensive Economic Assessment Plan 2 0 0 7 Development Strategic Plan RF Waste Water • RF Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan System Report

BASELINE CONSIDERATIONS GOALS + OBJECTIVES 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

COMMUNITY INPUT TRANSPORTATION + INFRASTRUCTURE 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 Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey

COMMUNITY INPUT LAND USE + ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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 Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey

COMMUNITY INPUT HOUSING, COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND DOWNTOWN DISTRCT 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 Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey

COMMUNITY INPUT NATURAL RESOURCES + PARKS AND RECREATION 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 opportunities surrounding the lake 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 Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey

COMMUNITY INPUT GENERAL FEEDBACK 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 opportunities - received the lowest marks based on survey responses to date Focus on business and job growth - ranked as the highest priority for future growth based on survey responses to date Comments from Comprehensive Plan Committee 12-12-16 Visioning Meeting and Online Survey

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PLANNING TIMELINE CHECK OUT THE PROJECT WEBSITE LOCATED WWW.CI.REDWOOD-FALLS.MN.US FOR UPDATES Vision, Goals, and Demographics March 1 April 1 Land Use, Infrastructure, and Transportation May 1 Economic Development, Community Facilities, and Housing June 1 Environmental and Parks, and Recreation Public Hearing: June 2 0 1 7 Review Draft Plan and Solicit Comments

NEXT STEPS 1 . Continue to gather and analyze background information and input 2 . Meet with Local influencers and organizations 3 . Collect and analyze survey responses Begin to develop Vision, Goals, and Demographics 4 . 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

# RedwoodVision2035 Amanda Prosser ISG Senior Landscape Architect + Project Manager amanda.prosser@is-grp.com 952.426.0699 ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING + ENVIRONMENTAL + PLANNING www.is-grp.com