HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.A. STAR Communities Project Update , fit ROSE \4OU\T EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Work Session Meeting Date: May 13, 2014
AGENDA ITEM: STAR Communities Project Update AG DA SECTION:
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PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development
Director, Clarissa Radler, Comm. Dev.
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ATTACHMENTS: STAR Communities Point Update APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Update
SUMMARY
To date staff has completed a preliminary assessment of 22 of the 48 objectives producing an
estimated score of 181 out of 705 total points. These points are illustrated in the attached Point
Update. Please note that these scores are not the total that may be earned within each Objective, as
staff is still working through the numerous items in the framework.
Rosemount's ultimate score will be based on final review by STAR Communities staff. The current
estimated score is 91%of the way to a 3 star rating (200 points) and 45%toward a 4 star rating (400
points). There are approximately 40 additional points we expect to earn that just need to be
documented,in that a quick review has been completed, but the documentation requirements of
STAR have not been fully completed. At present,it doesn't appear that a 4-STAR rating is within
reach at this time.
As a reminder, there are well over 500 opportunities for points. There are 48 Objectives derived
from 8 Goal Areas. Within each of the 48 Objectives, there are 1 —4 Outcomes and about 10 Local
Actions. Outcomes can account for 70% to 100% of points in an Objective,while a maximum of
70% of points in any specific Objective may be earned through successful completion of Local
Actions. Objectives are fairly easy to assess,we either do it or not. If not, staff looks at the Local
Actions,which generally take more time to document.
The majority of Rosemount's points to-date come from five of the eight Objectives: Built
Environment (41), Economy and Jobs (34), Education,Arts and Community (42), Health and Safety
(33) and Natural Systems (29). Generally, the City is projected to earn approximately 30% to 40%
of the available points in each of these categories. Resilient Communities projects are expected to
assist with Climate and Energy, Equity and Empowerment, and Natural Systems objectives.
Additional assistance for assessing Climate and Energy objective could come from Regional
Indicators Initiative data expected by mid-summer.
At present, Rosemount's lowest scores are in the areas of Climate and Energy (8) and Equity and
Empowerment (2). As mentioned above, it's anticipated that results from the Resilient
Communities and Regional Indicators Initiative projects could assist with the Climate and Energy
objectives. STAR Communities reports the Equity and Empowerment objective has been the most
challenging to complete for the Pilot communities. It assesses the areas of civic engagement,human
rights, environmental justice and poverty largely beyond the influence of a community the size of
Rosemount. Staff continues to work with the CAP (Community Action Partnership) Agency,
Dakota County and others to evaluate the extent of these issues within Rosemount.
CONCLUSION
The staff is about 60%done with the evaluation of the STAR Communities benchmarking exercise.
However, the ones completed have been the more easily obtained information; the low hanging
fruit. It will take more work to review the remaining portion of the program and detail
documentation. It appears based upon the work so far, the City will be able to achieve a 3-Star rating
but it may be difficult to achieve 4-Stars.After benchmarking is completed, staff will review the
documentation and determine where areas of improvement can be easily implemented and a work
plan produced.
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STAR Communities
Point Update-May 7, 2014
BE-1:Ambient Noise& Light 0 5 CE-1:Climate Adaptation 0 15 EJ-1: Business Retention & Dvlpmnt 12.54 20
BE-2: Community Water Systems 3.75 15 CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation 0 20 EJ-2:Green Market Development 0 15
BE-3: Compact&Complete Communities 13.81 20 CE-3:Greening the Energy Supply 3.68 15 EJ-3: Local Economy 4.2 15
BE-4: Housing Affordability 0 15 CE-4: Industrial Sector Resource Effic. 0 10 EJ-4:Quality Jobs&Living Wages 1.83 20
BE-5: Infill & Redevelopment 0 10 CE-5:Resource Efficient Buildings 4.85 15 EJ-5:Targeted Industry Development 10.76 15
BE-6: Public Spaces 12.28 15 CE-6: Resource Efficient Public Infrast. 0 10 EJ-6:Workforce Readiness 5.25 15
BE-7:Transportation Choices 11.17 20 CE-7:Waste Minimization 0 15
Score/Possible 41.01 100 Score/Possible 8.53 100 Score/Possible 34.58 100
EAC-1:Arts&Culture 8.08 15 EE-1:Civic Engagement 6.4 15 HS-1:Active Living 5.25 15
EAC-2:Community Cohesion 9.9 15 EE-2:Civil &Human Rights 0 10 HS-2:Comm. Health& Health System 10.5 20
EAC-3: Educational Optnty&Attainment 20 20 EE-3: Environmental Justice 0 15 HS-3: Emergency Prey. & Response 0 15
EAC-4: Historic Preservation 0 10 EE-4: Equitable Services&Access 0 20 HS-4: Food Access& Nutrition 2.63 15
EAC-5:Social&Cultural Diversity 4.15 10 EE-5:Human Services 0 20 HS-5: Indoor Air Quality 0.54 5
EE-6: Poverty Prevention &Alleviation 0 20 HS-6: Natural &Human Hazards 0 15
HS-7:Safe Communities 15 15
Score/Possible 42.13 70 Score/Possible 6.4 100 Score/Possible 33.92 100
NS-1: Green Infrastructure 14 20 IP-1: Best Practices& Processes 0 10
NS-2: Invasive Species 0 10 IP-2: Exemplary Performance 0 10
NS-3: Natural Resource Protection 0 20 IP-3: Local Innovation 0 25
NS-4:Outdoor Air Quality 0 15 IP-4: Regional Priorities 0 5
NS-5:Water in the Environment 0 20
NS-6:Working Lands 0 15
Score/ Possible 14 100 Score/Possible 0 50 Grand Total 180.6 700
200=3-STAR
400=4-STAR