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2.c. Discussion of Resilient Communities Projects
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Special City Council Work Session Meeting: January 5, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Resilient Communities Projects AGENDA SECTION: Discussion PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director AGENDA NO. 2.c. ATTACHMENTS: September 8, 2015 Council Work Session Minutes and Report, Project Synopsis and Responses APPROVED BY: ddj RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion Item UPDATE In September 2015, Staff brought the RCP project synopsis and responses to the Council for discussion. As part of the discussion, the Council discussed next steps with the projects. As indicated in the staff responses, portions of many of the projects have been implemented. In other instances they will be implemented or considered as part of the City’s update to the Comprehensive Plan. Those issues include public participation, Parks and Recreation improvements and economic development strategies. Almost every project has had some impact on the operations of the City relating to the appropriate subject matter. There are a few items that have a broader context than the issues addressed through traditional suburban local government programs. It is my understanding that outside organizations, such as the One Rosemount group are looking at some of the more ‘social’ issues addressed in the RCP studies. SUMMARY In 2014 the City of Rosemount was selected to participate in the Resilient Communities Program which is a partnership with the City and the University of MN. The original application identified 40 studies proposed by various staff members. A wide variety of disciplines were matched to our studies resulting in almost all of the City’s requests being addressed. In some cases there were multiple studies on one subject, such as nature play, where classes in Urban and Regional Affairs, Environmental Education and Liberal Studies, all touched on the subject. The attached is an attempt to provide a summary of each study and then a response relating to outcomes based upon the study recommendations. RECOMMENDATION Staff intends to proceed with the RCP topics as noted in the staff notes section of each synopsis. Excerpt from the September 8, 2015 City Council Work Session Minutes 2.D. Discussion of Resilient Communities Projects Community Development Director Lindquist gave an overview of the Resilient Communities projects. The summer intern read through all of the projects and created a synopsis of each one. Ms. Lindquist stated there were some projects that were outside of the purview of City activities. Some projects overlap with activities the city is already doing. Many of the concepts are being examined by staff and potentially implemented. Council members discussed various projects and the potential for completing them. Council member Nelson would like to see tobacco revenue go toward the DARE alternative program. City Clerk Hadler stated we would start licensing tobacco sales January 1st, 2016. Council member Demuth inquired about the GHG Emissions – Sustainability Studies project and whether the city could actually save as much money as the report suggests. Ms. Lindquist stated she would need to look into this further. Council member Demuth inquired if it was time to do another energy audit. Council member Weisensel stated you usually do them about 5 years apart. The initial energy improvements were mostly replacement of lights. Council member Nelson noted the use of more efficient lights in Apple Valley. Council member Demuth inquired about addressing the buckthorn in Central Park. City Administrator Johnson responded that this was one of the items that was in the list of potential projects. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council Work Session Meeting: September 8, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Resilient Communities Projects AGENDA SECTION: PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director AGENDA NO. 2.d. ATTACHMENTS: Project Synopsis and Responses APPROVED BY: ddj RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion Item SUMMARY In 2014 the City of Rosemount was selected to participate in the Resilient Communities Program which is a partnership with the City and the University of MN. The original application identified 40 studies proposed by various staff members. A wide variety of disciplines were matched to our studies resulting in almost all of the City’s requests being addressed. In some cases there were multiple studies on one subject, such as nature play, where classes in Urban and Regional Affairs, Environmental Education and Liberal Studies, all touched on the subject. The attached is an attempt to provide a summary of each study and then a response relating to outcomes based upon the study recommendations. In general, staff has been able to utilize some portion of the study recommendations for current or future work. In several cases, it is anticipated that the updated Comprehensive Plan, including Parks Plan, will reflect some of the student recommendations for process or planning. RECOMMENDATION Staff would like to discuss identified issues with the Council. YouthStudies 5032 DAREAlternatives Summary In2014theUniversityofMichiganconductedastudythatshowednationwidedruguseforyouth ththththbetween8and12grade. Itfoundthatillicitdrugusestoodat14.6% for8 graders, 29.9% for10 thgraders, and38.7% for12 graders. Ina2013studythroughMinnesotaStudentSurveyshowedthat thonly50.5% of11 graderscouldsaytheyhadnotusedanydrugsoralcoholinthepastyear, which ththdeclinedsharplyfrom71.5% of9 graders, and82% of8 graders. Drugandalcohol usebyyouthhas showntoproduce withdrawalsymptoms ifusedinheavy quantities andmaybeatriskforcognitive deterioration byyoungadulthood. Rosemount hasresponded byhaving twocomponentsintheir regular curriculum inplace; howeverstaffbelievesthatmorecanbedone. ProgramslikeUpFrontare primaryexamplesofhowreality-basedpractices canbesuccessfullyimplemented. Itwasproventobe successful, howeverduetorecessionbudgetcuts, theprogramceasedtoexistinthemanneritonce did. Conclusion 1.Traditionalmethodsofthepastseveraldecades (D.A.R.E.) tosolvedrugandalcoholissues have hadalmostnobeneficialresults. 2.Reality-basededucation likeUpFront offersopportunitiestoinstillshortandlongterm awarenessofdrugandalcohol abuse. 3.Young peoplearecapableofrationalthinking, andneedtobegiventruefactsaboutdrugs and alcoholtomakeinformeddecisions. 4.ChuckRies, thefounderofUpFront, iswillingtocomeouttoRosemounttoteach hisprogram. Response: Willdiscusssomeoptions withtheschool district. Budgetconcerns werethereasonDAREis nolongertaught. Concernthatschoolswillnotwanttotakeonmoreprograms whenalreadystrapped financiallyandhavealimited amountoftimetodedicate tonewprograms. YouthStudies 5032 TeenDriving Summary Thegoalofthisprogramistoraiseawarenessandeducatethecommunityaboutteendrivingrisksand decreasetheamountoftrafficaccidentsinRosemount. Themotivationbehindthiswasduetothe recentfatalaccidentinvolvingfourteenagersinRosemount. Itisreportedthatmotorvehiclecrashes aretheleadingcauseofdeathforteensages15-19. Effortshavebeenfocusedtoimprovethedriving conditionsandthestreetsofRosemount. AlmosthalfofthehouseholdsinRosemounthavechildren, andabout30% oftheallresidentsinRosemountareundertheageof18, whichmeansthereisa significantpartofthepopulationreachingdrivingages. Thestudyfoundthatabout16% ofcrashesin Minnesotainvolvedteenagedrivers, primarily duetodistracteddriving, failingtoyield, andspeeding. Conclusions 1.TraditionalDrivers Education isnotasuccessful wayofpreventingaccidentsitonlyhelpsskill- building andlearning therulesoftheroad. 2.Teenagerswho hadpreviously riddenwithimpaired driversare morelikelytodriveimpaired themselves. 3.Supplementarydrivingeducationprogrammingwouldbebeneficialtothecommunity. 4.Engagingparentsintheeducation process willhavebeneficialeffectsontheteens. 5.Optionalmeetingbetweentheparent, student, andinstructoroneyearafterreceivingalicense canhavebeneficialresults. Response: Statelawrequiresparentinvolvementindriver’seducation. Therehavebeenrecentchanges toteendrivinglawstoassistinmakingthedriver’seducationprocesssaferandinitialdriving, upon license, saferalso. Staffwillaskparentsduringtheeducationclassiftheywouldbewillingtomeet with policeoneyearafterreceivinglicense. Thiscouldbealmost2yearsafterthedriver’seducationclass. Psychology 5707 VolunteerFirefighters Inthefallof2014andspring of2015, Iworked withtwodifferent classesattheUniversity ofMinnesota andtheResilientCommunitiesProject. Iwastaskedwithgettingthemacurrentissuetoaddress that wasaffectingtheRosemount FireDepartment. Ichosetohavethemworkonstaffingandretentionas wellasattracting newfirefighters. Asaresultoftheirefforts, thefollowingrecommendations were made: Recommendation toadddutycrewstoenhancedaytimeresponse. ThisisatopicthatIhave already beensteering towardsasthecallloadincreasesinourcity. Iwouldprojectthistocome intoplayinthenextthreetofiveyearsdepending oncallload, lossofadditionaldaytime responders andgrowth ofthecity. Recommendation toattractmorefirefighters thatcurrently workwithinthecity. Ihavedone thisalready byhiringpublicworksemployeeWillBoyd. Thisisaconceptthatwasdone inthe pastandweareaimingtowards itagain. Recommendation toseekoutstayathomemomstojointhedepartment. Thiswasanideathat hadnotbeenthoughtofand aresource thedepartment hasnottappedintoyet. Recommendation ofdoingabetterjobofselling thedepartment duringrecruitment times. This isanideathatweneedtoimproveonaswemove forward. Recommendation totargetcertainarea ofthecitywhenrecruiting; whenonestationneeds firefightersmorethantheother, recruitonthat sideofthecity only. Recommendation togethourlypaybackandincrease wageamounts. Thisideaiscurrentlyin theworks. Recommendation toaidinrecruitment, offertuitionbreaks; providegym memberships/discountstodepartmentmembers. Recommendation toutilizethesocialmediamorewhenrecruitingsuchascreatingaFacebook pageorwebsiteforthefiredepartmenttopostevents, trainings andcommunityinvolvement. Recommendation toofferpre-testagilitytestingforpotentialapplicants togetthemexposed to thedepartment; thisiscurrentlybeingdone. Recommendation toprovide morefeedback tofirefightersontheirperformance; thisconcept wasputinplacethispastsummer. Recommendation toincrease socialevents withinthedepartment tocreatecohesiveness; this hasbeenattemptednumerous timesovertheyearswithverylittlesuccess butweareopento givingitanothergo. Recommendation torecognize firefightersandtheirfamiliesfortheireffortstheyputintothe firedepartment. Recommendation torestore theExplorerprogram; thisiscurrentlyintheworksandshouldhave itupandrunning bynextsummer. Recommendation toaddtheFireCorpsvolunteerprogramtothedepartment toassistwith variousfunctions; thiswasexploredlastsummerwiththeAppleValleyFireDepartment. Recommendationtoutilizethehighschoolfireprogram; thiswillbedonethisfallwhenwe enliststudentsfromthisprogramtogooutandhelpatvariouselementary schoolsduringfire prevention week. Response: Insummary, thisprojectwasveryenjoyableandIlikedworkingwithProfessorDenizOnes andherclassonthisproject. Wemetonseveraloccasionsandlearnedalotabouteachother. Onour finalmeet, ImetthemoutontheUniversityofMinnesotacampusonaSundayafternoonsothatthey couldpresentmewiththeirfindings. Theyallwereveryprofessionalandweenjoyedsomegoodlaughs together. Theyhaveprovidedthefiredepartmentwithsomegoodtoolsandconceptstoenhancethe effectivenessofourdepartmentandhowwedobusiness. Human Resources & IndustrialRelations 6301 FireDepartment Staffing InSeptember of2014, ImetwithProfessorJohn Kammeyer-Muellerandhisclassat theCarlsonSchool ofManagement attheUniversityofMinnesota. Ipresented tohisaclassapowerpoint ontheCityof Rosemount aswellastheRosemount FireDepartment. Followingmypresentation, Iallowedtheclass toaskmequestions for several hours whichturned outtobeveryinformative. Kammeyer-Mueller’s classwastaskedwith solvingourfirefighter recruitment issuesaswellasourretention. Asaresultof thesetasks, Kammeyer-Mueller suppliedme withthe findingsfrom fourofthegroupsinhisclass. Belowisabrief summaryoftheirrecommendations onhowthe Rosemount FireDepartmentcan improvetheirbusiness practices. Useacombinedrealistic andbrandedapproachforcommunicating to potential candidates. Realistic jobpreviewsthataredeliveredverballyarethemosteffectiveinreducingturnover (we alreadyhavethispracticeinplace). Emphasize theintrinsic rewardswhenattracting potentialcandidates. Recruit acceptablecandidatesinstead ofexceptional candidates. Updatethelistingdateforthe applicationonthe citywebsite sothatitdoesnotportray an unwantedperception (currentdateis2012). Utilizethesocialmedia toattractpotentialcandidates (Facebook, TwitterandLinkedIn). Lookforcandidates thatseefirefighting andthedepartment asmorethan justajob. Emphasizeontherecruitmentwebsitethegreatergoodthatthefiredepartment isdoingfor thecommunityasawhole. Citywebsite needsmoreinformation suchasthesalaryandbenefits. Increasethetrainingefficiency throughtechnologytomakeiteasier forthefirefighters. Brand theimage ofthefirefightersaswellaspromotethevalue ofbeingafirefighter. Implementacampusambassador program topromote thefiredepartment atthelocalhigh schools. Concentrate oncreating amorediverseworkforceonthedepartmenttoinclude women and minorities. Buildanattractivebrand image thatcentersondevelopingself-respect, confidence, andasense ofprideinservingthecommunity. Thefiredepartmentshould seeka70% person/joband30% person/organization fit. Response: Insummary, thefindings ofKammeyer-Mueller’sclasswereveryconsistent amongeachof thegroups. Iwasabletopullsomevaluablerecommendationsfromtheir findingsthatwillprovetobe useful inthefuture whenattracting newapplicantsaswellascreatingwaystoretainthem. Itwasa pleasuretobeapartofthisprojectwithKammeyer-Mueller’sclass. Psychology 3960 EmployeeWellness Summary Theprimarygoalistohelpthecitydeterminethedegreetowhich stressisanissueamongits employeesandmeasureshowstressimpactsemployeehealthandtheirperformance. Therewasa surveythatcovered56/76full-timeemployeesbetweenNov. 19 – 26, 2014. Thosesurveyed havebeen withtheCityofRosemount fromlessthanayear, toover20yearsand46% ofthosepeoplewere currentlyinvolvedwiththewellnessprogram. Belowiswhatthestudy found: 1.Topsourcesofworkstress: Supervisors andCoworkers 2.Highest correlation betweenwork stressorsandsymptoms: Nothavingenough timetogetwork done 3.Topsourcesofpersonalstressandhighestcorrelation withsymptoms: Balancing workand familylife, andconcerns aboutmoney 4.Mostcommon symptoms: Fatigue, andfeelingoverwhelmed Conclusions Thefollowingrecommendationsweremade baseduponthepreviousnumbered outcomesinthe summary. 1.Todealwithcoworkers/supervisors: Teambuildingexercises couldbeimplemented 2.Todealwithlackoftime/fatigue: Stressmanagementortimemanagementhelp 3.Todealwithbalancing workandfamily: Stressmanagementortimemanagementhelp 4.Todealwithmoneyconcerns: Moneymanagementhelp Response: TheWellnessCommittee hasusedthisinformationtodeterminethetypesofseminarsto offerinthewellnessprogram. TheCityhasinstitutedamonthlywellnessprogramsponsoredby differentdepartments. PublicAffairs 8202 ImprovingTransportationAccessibility Summary Rosemounthostsover6,000totaljobswithover800 residentscommutingfromoutsidethecommunity. About10,000Rosemountresidents commuteouttogoto work. Thosethatusethetransitservices provided byMVTAareRoutes420, 476, and476. Several questions wereaskedbythegroupsevaluating thesetrends: wheredoRosemount residents workandhowdotheygetthere; wheredoemployees withinRosemountliveandhowdotheytravelto work; isthereanall-daydemandfortransitand, ifso, towhere? Modesoftransportationwerefoundthat75.4% drovealone, 7.1% carpooled, 3.8% utilized publictransportation, lessthan2% walked/biked, and8.4% worked fromhome. Mosthome-to-work tripswentnorthwest toMinneapolis, Eagan, andSaintPaul. Conclusions 1.AddaBikeSharingProgram – Easilyaccessible anddispersed throughouttheCitythrough membershipsubscription, orpay-per-tripbasis. 2.ExpandMVTARoutes – Newroutescouldbeimplementedtoexpandtransitcoveragefor RosemounttoMallofAmericaorSt. Paul. Shortening Route420’sheadwayfromonehourto one-halfhourtoprovidetheflexserviceduringrushhour, whichallowspassengerstobepicked upwithin ¾ milefromthedesignated route. 3.Eagan-RosemountTransitLine – Adirectserviceroute fromRosemounttoEagan, facilitating Rosemountworkers’ tocontinuetocommutetoEagan, especiallyduringmorningpeakhours. 4.AddanexpressbusroutetoSaintPaul. 5.DevelopapedestrianfriendlyParkandRideatDakotaCountyTechnicalCollege Response: Staffhasnotfollowedthroughwiththeserecommendationsatthistime. However, our transitpartnerMVTAhasreceived thisinformation andtheCityisworkingwithMVTAaboutfutureSt Paulroutesthatwouldbenefit Rosemount residentsandsitingforafutureparkandridesinRosemount. SomeofthisworkwillbeincludedintheupdatetotheComprehensivePlan. PublicAffairs5231 Non-motorized transportation evaluation Summary ThePedestrian andBicycleMasterPlanwereacceptedbytheCityinNovemberof2010. Sincethat time, Rosemounthasmade significant progress inimplementing thisplan. Thegoalofthisproject was istostudyhow theRosemount canimprovenon-motorizedtransportationthroughoutthecommunity. Resultsmaybeusedtodesign futuretrailsandroutes throughoutRosemount. Thepurposeisto evaluateimpacts ofcurrentefforts, developbenchmarking infrastructure, andidentifyfactorsaffecting communityadoption. Somequestions asked throughout theprojectwere: Towhatextent /waysdo Rosemountresidentsusenon-motorizedtransportation? WhatistheextentRosemount has implemented non-motorizedprogram intotheMasterPlan? Whatarethe barrierstonon-motorized transportation usageinRosemount? HowdoesRosemount compare toothersimilarcities inregardsto non-motorizedtransportation? Conclusions 1.Performance indicators should betracked bysurveysandobservation protocol. 2.Tools provided intheevaluation (surveys andobservation protocol) shouldbeimplementedat thebeginningofspring2015. 3.Surveysshould berepeatedannuallyatapproximatelythesametimeeachyear. 4.Observationsshould becollected fourtimesayear, inwhichdatacanbeanalyzed soresident feedbackcan beincorporatedintostrategic plan. Response: Thisfallsemesterprojectrecommended amethodologytoconductamoredetailedanalysis oftheCity’songoingeffortstodevelop itspedestrianandbicyclesystem. ResilientCommunities Project, staffhadplannedtomatchthisproject withaspringsemestercoursethatcouldthen implement thestudybutwasunablefindacourse match. Futureimplementation couldtakeoneof threepaths: 1.TheCitycoulddevelopaninterdepartmental (CommunityDevelopment, Engineering, Parksand RecreationandPolice) teamtoimplementstudyrecommendationsincludingresidentand studentsurveysandpedestrianandbicyclefieldcounts. 2.PartnerwithanothercourseatDakotaCountyTechnicalCollegeortheUniversity ofMinnesota toimplementtherecommendedstudy. 3.Includetherecommended studyaspartofafutureupdate tothePedestrianandBicycleMaster Planortheupcomingcomprehensiveplanupdate. PublicAffairs 5512 AssetBasedCommunityDevelopment Plan Summary Thepurpose ofthestudywastocreateastrategicplanforRosemount. FromFebruarytoMaythegroup metwithvarious staffandresidentsofthecommunitytodefinegoalstobetterformstrategiesforthe City. Theyconducteditthroughvariousmeans: aworkforce analysis; aneconomicbaseanalysis; an assessmentofexistingassets; focusgroupmeetings; andkeyinformants/surveys. Aftertheyconducted theirvariousanalyses, theydevelopedasetofgoalsandobjectives inwhichtobasetheirstrategic projectsandprograms around. Anexampleofasuggestedprojectwasretaildevelopment. Itwas outlinedthroughouta5yearplantoassessanddrawineverythingfromentrepreneurial firmstohotels. Othersuggestedprojects wereEco-GreenBusinessParks, Infrastructuredevelopment, andaCluster Analysis. Aftergeneratingprojectideastheyoutlinedpotentialfundingopportunitiesinwhichto pursue. Afteroutliningtheirprocedures, theydevelopedthefollowingconclusions. Conclusions 1.Utilizephysical resourcesavailableinthearea/region. 2.Focusonpotential partnershipsfortheregion’sdevelopment. BuildSocialCapital. Conduct annualassessments toweighbenefitsanddetriments. 3.Routinelyreevaluate developmentplansandstrategies. Documentsuccesses, failures, and resources. Useexternalevaluationthatprovidesregularfeedbackinordertogenerate needs/goals/plansasneeded. 4.Takeadvantageofexistingresources. 5.Createopportunity 6.Leveragesuccessestocreatenewopportunities Response: TheCDPlanincludedmanyactivitiesthatarealreadyoccurringintheCity. Itispossibleto utilizesomeoftherecommendations foundintheplan; however, thereshouldbesomerestructuring of thedocument, andimplementationoftasks. PublicAffairs5590 BizClusterAnalysis Summary DakotaCountyhasanaboveaveragepopulationincomparison tothenationalaverage. 94.7% earneda high school degree orhigher, and38.4% haveaBachelor’sdegreeorhigher. Thereare11traded thindustryclustersinthecounty. Industrydoeswellinthecounty; marketingranks25 inthenation, ththinsurance96, transportationranks 59. ITand Plasticsalso rankhighly. Allfiveoftheindustriesranked inthetop5% oftheU.S. counties. DakotaCounty benefits fromthe Minneapolis-St. Paulareabyhaving thaccesstothe5 besttransportationinfrastructureandbusiness aswellasatopten logistics-friendly hubs. Anotherrunoff benefit fromMSPhubisthatitranks28/179innationaleconomic prosperity. The MSPInternational Airport isinthetop20group ofbusiestairports intheworld, andahugebenefitto DakotaCountysince itisjustbeyond countylinesandeasily accessible. Thecountyalsobenefits from havingitsresidentsequippedwitheducation levelsappropriate forpotential labor marketneedsforthe transportationandlogisticscluster. Dakota Countyisattractive because itsland islessexpensive than themajority oftheMetrowithplentyofland available fordevelopment. Thismight explainwhythe countyhas thesecond highest numberoflogisticrelatedfirmsinthestate. Conclusions 1.CapitalizeonDakotaCountystrengthsinworkforcedevelopment 2.Fostercollaboration between DakotaCountyTechnicalCollegeandfuture largeusers 3.Strengthenstakeholder collaboration 4.Investininfrastructure andfacilitateconstruction ofalogistics park Response: TheideaofBusiness Clustering hasbeen exploredseveraltimes, firstbyDakotaFutures, and nowwiththisstudy. Therecommendation ofcapitalizing onexisting workforce inDakotaCountyand Rosemount specifically hasbeenoneofthecity’smarketingstrategies. However, thestudentsalso recommendedcreationofalargemulti-modelcampus. Thisiscontrarytothecity’sadopted developmentgoalstoincrease taxbaseandreducerelianceonresidentialdevelopment. Nofurther actionisanticipated. Geography 5564 AmericanBoulevard Summary AmericanBoulevardisacorridorlocatedinasuburbanjobcenterjustsouthofI-494. PartsofRichfield, Bloomington, andEdinaareincludedinthisarea. Thecorridoritselfishighlyautocentricandthusis lackinginalternateformsoftransit. ThepreliminaryobjectivesofthisstudyaretoprovideMVTAand theCityofRosemountadequatedatatodetermine: theamountofpeoplewholiveinMVTA communitiesbutworkinAmericanBoulevard; theamountofpeoplewholiveinAmericanBoulevard butworkinMVAcommunities; determinethecurrentaccesstotransit. Afterthatwasidentifiedthe study’sprimaryobjectivewastodeterminethreepossibleroutes fromthreedifferentcommunities: ShakopeeatMarshallRdTransitStation, AppleValleyatAppleValleyTransitStation, andBurnsvilleat Burnsville TransitStation. Thegroupeliminatedtripstakingmorethanonehourand/ormorethanone transfer. Conclusion 1.ThemajorityofthosethatworkinAmericanBoulevardarefromAppleValley, Eagan, and Burnsville. 2.Primaryjobsinthecorridorarefinance & insurancesectorsandthusanearly morning/afternoonroutewassuggested. 3.ArouteforShakopeewasproposedtoconnecttothecorridorbyMarschallRdtoMOAstarting at6:10A.M. 4.ABurnsvilleconnectionwasproposedviatheBurnsville TransitStationstartingat6:10A.M. 5.Anexistingroutewasrecommended forAppleValleyviatheAppleValleyTransitcenterwhich connectedtotheMetroTransitRedLine. Response: WillutilizeinformationfortransitplanningwithMVTAandfutureComprehensivePlan update. WilllookforopportunitiestoimprovetransitforRosemountresidentswithtransitpartners. Sustainability Studies4004 Urban Agriculture Producers Summary Therearecurrently892farmsinDakotaCountyconsistingof220,000acresinuse. Theaveragesized farmisapproximately70acres. Therehasbeenareductionoffarmsbyjustunder20% innumberand 10% inaverageacreage. Current2020and2030planscallforsignificantreductioninacreagesaswell. CurrentfarmerslikeRosemount, andwishtostay. PrimaryLocalProduce: Corn, Soy, GreenBeans, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Gourds, Honey, Jams, Pies, Flowers, Apples. Primaryproducts: Beef, dairycattle, hogs, pigs, sheepandlambs, chickensandeggs, corn, andwheat. Needs 1.Longtermaccesstoaffordable land. Short-termleasescurrently. Ittakestoolongtosetup farmablelandandlimitscapitalinvestmentsandgrowth. 2.Acommunitycommercial-scalekitchen. Value-addedproductsarethemostprofitablesuchas jams, honey, breads, etc. Commonfacilitiesorsharedspacesdesired. 3.Marketingassistancetopromotegrowthandengagelocalcommunityandfoster education. Alsohelpwithdeveloping networkingopportunities. 4.Moresalesoutletstohelpfarmersstayclosetotheirfieldsthroughlocalretailers/wholesalers. Theywant customerstocometothemorbeabletosellinacentrallocation. 5.Desireformorecommunication withthecity. Thiscould bethroughsensitivityofscheduling meetingsaroundharvests/season/time. Multipledeliveryoptionspreferable. Farmerswanthelp withlandmanagementissuesaswell. Conclusions 1.PartnerwithHAFA 2.Addnewfeatures tocitywebsite toaccommodate translations, localfoodoracommunitytab 3.Starta ‘buy-local-first’ initiativeincitydepartments 4.Addlocalfoodproducervenuesatcommunityevents 5.Onlinecitywidecookbookshowcasing locallygrownfood/ingredients 6.Considerestablishingafoodhub 7.Considerzoningan “Agrihood” Response: thisisaservicenotcurrentlyoccurring intheCommunity. IftheCouncilwouldlikestaffto workonthistopicadditionalstaffingorreprioritization ofworkwouldneedtooccur. Sustainability Studies4004 UrbanAgriculture Wholesalers Summary Thegoaloftheprojectwastofindwaystomakeiteasierforlocallyproducedfoodtoincorporateinto large-scaleinstitutions. Onesuchinstitution example highlightedwasconnectinglocal producerswith Flint HillsResources. Theirstrategywastosetupasupplier approval program forproducers toensure thattheirresources couldbeusedbelargerinstitutions. Therewerefourmainissues FlintHillswas facingthatwashighlighted inthe report: Theneedfor “superdistributors” likeSysco; thatHealth/Safety regulationsrestrictlocalproducers frompairingwithFlint Hills; theyhavenocontroloverwhere producecomesfrom; andcostscanbecome amajorwall, thisincluded thepreparationaswellasthe quantity offoods. Schools and restaurants were otherentitiescovered. Conclusions 1.Setupsupplier approval programforproducers, ensuringtheirresourcescanbeusedbylarge institutions. 2.Gradually incorporateaffordable localfooditemsfrom localfarmers inRosemount eachmonth intotheschool menu. 3.Provideameanstoallow locallygrown foodtobeincorporated intomeals provided atlarger businesses likeFlintHillsResources 4.Serve local, fresh, andhealthyfoodsforschoollunchestoSchoolDistrict 196, withoutexceeding thecurrent schoolbudget. Response: thisisaservicenotcurrently occurring intheCommunity. IftheCouncil wouldlikestaffto work onthis topicadditional staffing orreprioritizationofwork wouldneed tooccur. PublicAffairs 5242 UrbanAgriculture Summary Thisreportaddresses keytopics that aregrouped intotwomaincategories. Allofthelistedtopicsare interrelated, andeffortstostrengtheneachcomponent willreinforce thestrength ofRosemount’slocal foodsystemasawhole. Thefirstcategory ofrecommendationsiscalledCoreStrategies, whichconsists offourtopicsintendedtopromotelocalfoodsector development. Thesetopics arealocalfood network, community engagement, citysupport, andmeasuring success. Thesecond categoryof recommendations issector-specific. Thesestrategiesincludeaccesstoland, produceaggregation, community-basedfoodprocessing, agritourism, anda “Rooted inRosemount” brand. Oftheoverallnine topics thereportdiscusses, theyarebrokendownbycasestudies, keyrecommendations, andadditional resources. Conclusions 1.EstablishaLocal FoodNetwork 2.EngagetheCommunity through youth, Hmong Farmers, andcurrentproducers/advocates 3.Increasesupportvialocalgovernment through: LocalFoodAdvisory Council, “Rooted in Rosemount”, FoodBusinessResource Hub, localfoodpurchasing 4.Measuresuccess through regular orannualindicators toinform stakeholders 5.Consider implementingagricultural landconservation strategiessuch asoverlayzones, easements, PDRs, orTDRs 6.Determine whichCityparksmay beable toaccommodate newcommunitygardensor expansions ofexistingones, andinclude thisinformationintheCity’snext Comprehensive Plan toguidefuture communitygardenprogramexpansion. 7.PartnerwiththeDepartmentofHealthandotherlocalentities; partnerwiththeUniversity of Minnesotatocreateaseries of “How-to” agritourismworkshops. Response: Thisproject anditsrecommendations wouldbebeyondthecurrentservicesprovided bythe City. IftheCouncilwouldliketoinvestigatetheserecommendations further, staffwouldhaveto reprioritizeotherwork. Staffisunaware ofotherlocalorganizationsthatwouldbeabletotakeona leadershiproleforthisproject. However, therecommendations werevery interestingandsome appeared tooimplementable. Urban & RegionalAffairs 3751 Placemaking TheURB3751 classbrokeintoseveralsubgroupstoaddressplacemaking insevenparksthroughout Rosemountandonegroupanalyzedthegeneralconceptofplacemaking. GeneralPlacemaking Summary Thegroupstudying Placemaking wanted toknowwhatexactlymakesagreatplace, andwhatsteps shouldbetakentowards creatingtheminRosemount’sgreenspaces. TheyfoundthatPlacemakingis bothaphilosophyandaprocess thatcomesinmanyforms. Furthermore, thatgoodaccessleadsto goodconnections whichleadtotheirusebytheresidentsaroundthem. Theyalsofoundthatcomfort andimagegrowintoattractionandusability. 11principlesappliedtotheirconclusions ofPlacemaking. 1: Thecommunityistheexpert. 2: CreateaPlace, notadesign. 3: Lookforpartners. 4: Youcanseealot justbyobserving. 5: Haveavision. 6: Startsmall. 7: Triangulate. 8: Theyalwayssay “itcannotbedone”. 9: Formsupport functions. 10: Moneyisnottheissue. 11: Youareneverfinished. Conclusion 1.Enhanceparksignage 2.Bikeracksateachpark 3.Recyclingbinsateachpark 4.Communitygardenateachpark 5.Nativegardenateachpark 6.Dogdisposalbaggiesprovided inallparks 7.Seriesofenvironmentalandsustainabilityeducationtalksateachpark 8.TalktoArtsCouncilaboutajointprojecttocreateartforeachpark 9.Considera “ParkCrawl” Response: TheParksDepartmentwillinvestigatethese recommendationsforthelistedparks. Theyare interestedinaddingmorebikeracksandnativeplantingsasseveraloftheparks. Staffwillworkthrough theParksCommissionregarding implementationofsomeoftheideas whileotherplanswillbereflected inthelongrangeParksMasterPlan. BiscaynePark Summary TheprimaryobjectivewastoassessexistingamenitiesandproposeimprovementstotheRosemount Parksystem. Thegroupconductedanoverviewandassessedexistingassetsandfeatures. Thenthey conductedaSWOTanalysistohelpshowopportunities; theyfoundthatcommunitygardenswerein higherdemand thanwhatwascurrentlybeingmetandthatinstallingalightedpathwayaroundthepark wouldincreaseconnectivitywiththesurroundingneighborhood. Therewerebothshortandlongterm plansdevelopedwhichwillbesummarizedbelow. Conclusions ShortTerm 1.Expandcommunitygardenplottoaccommodate theincreaseindemand 2.Replaceandaddbikerackstominimizecomplications andpromotebikeability 3.Utilizeranbarrels / stormwater collection forusessuchasthecommunitygardens 4.Recycleandcompostforpositive environmentalimpacts 5.Additionofpicnicshelter (1grill, 2-4picnictables) LongTerm 1.Implementbiketrailandadd: treesandnativegrassspeciesforbenefitssuchassoundbarriers, naturalbeauty, andincreasedvegetation; parkbenches totransformthecorridorspaceintoa potentialdestination; additional lightingsuchasmotionsensorsorsolarpowered. 2.AddWaterFountains Chippendale Park Summary IntheassessmentoftheChippendale Park, thepurposewastounderstandthestrengths and weaknesses, thusaSWOT analysis wasconducted. Theyfoundthattheexisting elements ofthepark wereabuildingblocktowardstransforming itintoastrongcommunity gathering space. Lighting, additional shelters, andlittleleagueswerefoundtobethemostopportunefactorstobeaddedwhereas thelackofadditionalinfrastructure, upkeeprequirements, andlackofadditionalparking were highlightedweaknessesandthreats. After researchingand conversationswithlocalcommunity members thefollowing conclusionswereproduced. Conclusions 1.Eco-Functional: Createanarea fornativeplantings andraingardens; Incorporate recycling bins. 2.AssessandLinkage: Utilizesolarpowerforlighting; construct awalking patharoundperimeter; addbikeracks. 3.Placemaking: Makefunctional useofexistingamenities; providemulti-purposeseatingand gathering area. 4.Communitygathering: relocateandenlarge thebasketball court; encouragemulti-purpose use forthefieldssuchassoccer, basketball, littleleague, football, andkickball; replaceplayground withanaturalelementplayground. ClaretPark Summary ThestudyintoClaret ParkbeganwithaSWOTanalysistoinformtowardsforwardprogress. Itwasfound thatthetenniscourtswereverypopular, waslocated inahigh-trafficarea, andhadseveralamenities. Thebiggestweaknesswasthelackofspace. Theevaluationwasthenbroken intotwophases, highlighting thebestoptionsforwhenchanges andrecommendationsshould bemade. Conclusions PhaseOne st1.Create better pedestrian/bikeaccessthrough 151 St. withvisiblecrosswalksonthestreet. 2.Addwayfindingandsignageinthecommercial arealeadingtothepark. 3.Emphasizethemultipleentrances tothepark. 4.UseLEDs/solarpanelsinsteadofincandescent bulbs. 5.Addbicycleparking, wasteandrecycling bins 6.Create anexercisecircuitwithadultequipment 7.Connect theparktocitywater supplyandbuildahydration stationwithawater fountain & garden. 8.Place 2-3bat housesaroundthepond. PhaseTwo 1.Create anetwork ofbikeways andpedestrian connections between Rosemountparks. 2.Installmultipurpose structures 3.Create morenaturalshadewithbroad leaftrees 4.Encouragebiodiversity throughincreasedplanting 5.Engagethe communitythrough arts, education, and activity Dallara Park Summary TheSWOT analysis conducted highlighted thehelpfulandharmful aspects involvedwithDallaraPark. Thecentralneighborhood location wasoneofthevalued strengths, asunderutilizationofopenspaces wasconsidered aweakness. Itwasalsofoundthatincreasing thenumber ofaccess pointsaswellasthe locations ofwhere theyshould beplacedwas apointofinterest. DallaraPark appearstohaveaunique opportunity tobenefit from growthandrevitalization. Conclusions PhaseOne 1.Plantmorenativeplants 2.Renovateparksign (suggestedcommissioningalocalartist. 3.Addbicycle racks 4.Addpicnictables andbenches 5.Addpermanentrecyclingandrefusebins 6.Addaccesspointsandpathways 7.Addequipmentshed 8.Increasecommunity programming PhaseTwo 1.Createraingarden 2.Replacecut-downtrees 3.Movemailboxes 4.Upgradebasketballhoops 5.Planthedgesbetweenbasketball courtandstreet 6.Improvelighting system (withneighborapproval) 7.Layadditional pathways LionsPark Summary Lion’sParkisa1.94acrelocationwithADA accessibleplaygroundequipment combinedwitha communitygarden. TheSWOTanalysishighlighteditssafelocationandopportunitiestogrow, but showedthatithostedinvasivespecies, andhadlimitations toitsADAaccessibility. Amongemphasized ideas, communitygathering andaccessibilitywerethemostimportant. Thestudyalsosuggestedthe parkbuildoffofitspollinatorpresenceforenvironmentalandeducational benefits. Conclusions 1.InstallanADAaccessiblewalkingpath 2.Installsmall, solar-powered lights 3.Amenitiessuchasexpandedsidewalks, way-findingsigns, orportabletoiletsarerecommended. 4.Footpathsarebasicandproductive improvements 5.AGazebocan functionasacommunity hubwithadditionalbenefits 6.Addadditional pollinatorplants Schwarz Pond Park Summary IntheanalysisofSchwarzPondPark, thegroupsummarized itshelpfulandharmfulaspectsmostlyin favorofitsstrengths. Theyfoundthatthelargeareacouldserveasacanvasforthecommunity to create. Itwasalsofoundbeneficialthat itwassituatedclosetothecommunitycenter andthehigh school. Throughitspreviously establishedtrailsystem, thereareopportunities toconnectittoother parksandimproveconnectivityandhelpitserveasahostforlargeeventsandfunctions. Themain setbacks werethelackofinfrastructureinlighting, water, andrestrooms; howeverthemost emphasized wasthefinancial burden. Conclusions 1.ProposedstrengtheningRiparianbufferbyintroducingandincreasingbeneficialand aestheticallypleasing plantspecies. Minimum sizeof35feetwithcattails, assortedflowering andfloatingspecies. 2.Suggested aredesign/refurbishment oftheskatepark, includingresidentsaged10-18inthe process. 3.Addsculptures orothercommunity artin ordertocreate asenseofcommunityprideand togetherness. 4.Addnew signage 5.Improve parkaccess 6.Installrestroomfacilities 7.Installation ofadogpark Winds Park Summary WindsParkcurrentlyhostsvariousamenities onits7.09acrelot, including aplayground, basketball court, and communitygardens. TheSWOTanalysisconductedfound thattheinfrastructurewas importantwithopportunities forexpansion, butthelackoflighting, accessibilityandgathering spaces stillgaveitafewweaknesses. Conclusion 1.Meetneighborhooddemandsandfostercommunityengagement 2.Bettertrailsandlighting (CrosswalkatChippendaleAve, traillighting, trailconnections) 3.Addapermanentroofstructure 4.Expandthecommunitygardens 5.Includedifferent plantsandvegetables. 6.Addbikeracks 7.Addrecyclingbins 8.Enhanceparksignage 9.Addbenches andpetwastestationsalongtrails Liberal Studies 5100 CommunityGathering Spaces Summary TheLS5100classcompiled workon29communityidentifiedprojectsinanefforttocapitalizeonand maximizethebenefitsofpublicspacesinthecommunitybetweentheir2014-15Fall/Springclasses. This sectionisbased offthe2015spring classwork. Thereportstatedthatthecityhasgrowntooquickly, andhascausedthedowntowntofeelveryunderdeveloped, causingdisconnectionthroughoutthe town. Theissuebroughtupinthereportwasthatthestrongelements ofthetown (thebanners, slogans, statuesetc.) feelliketheywererandomlyplacedintheirlocations. Thegoalofthereportisto bringuprecommendations ofdesignelementsthatcouldbereproducedthroughouttheCityof Rosemount. SpecificareaswillbeCarbone’sPizzeriaandCeltsIrishPub & Grill, theSteepleCenter, the RobertTrailLibrary, andthesidewalksonSouthRobertTrail. CitiescomparedwithRosemount were Stillwater, Edina, andRedWing. Conclusions 1.Addabenchandgardencombination totwolocations: SteepleCenter, andbetweenCarbone’s PizzeriaandCeltsIrishPub & Grill, mimickingtheshapeoftheTriskele. 6ft. longbencheswith3 ft. radiusgardens. 2.Placesmallbenches aroundeachsideoftheTriskeleandthedowntownarea. 3.DesignplanterstoimitatetheshapeoftheTriskeleranging1-3ft. inheight, 6-12inchesin radius. 4.DesignraincatcherswithaspiralmetalpieceinspiredbytheTriskele, madeofaluminum, and theplanterthesamedesignasmentionedinconclusion #3. Response: theCityCouncilhasdiscussedprovidingadditional amenitiesandincorporatingadditional, lowercost, artfeaturesintotheDowntown. ThedesignerfortheTriskelehadpreparedsomebench designsandtheworkinggrouphadrecommended somesmallCelticknots designsscattered around Downtown. Therehasnotbeenanyfundingallocated tothistask. LiberalStudies5100 CommunityGathering Spaces Summary TheLS5100 class compiledworkon29communityidentifiedprojects inanefforttocapitalizeonand maximize thebenefits ofpublicspacesinthecommunity. Theclasssetouttoanswerfourmain questions: What arecharacteristics ofplace-making insuburban settings; whatopportunitiesare available totransformexisting publicgathering spacesintodestinations throughredesign; what opportunities arethereforcreatingnewpublicgatheringspaces; whatideasarethereforpublic gatheringplacesintheSteepleCenter. Whileansweringthesequestionstheclassalsohighlightedthe strengthsandweaknessesofeachtypeofcommunitygathering spaces. Conclusions 1.Parks & CommunityCenters: Successful parksaregatherplaces, andaplacethecommunityis attached to. Theyproviderecreation, educational andsocialprograms, andrelaxation. 2.Libraries: Providescommunityengagement, groupworkspaces, accesstoreadingandclasses. Diversitymakesthem “vibrantsocialspaces”. Limitedfunding causesdrawbackstostaffingand availabilityhours. 3.Schools: Anotherrichsocialgatheringlocationwiththeexchangeofideasandentertainment. Forolderstudentsthereareopportunities forjobtraining, internships, andopportunities to connectwithlocalbusinesses. 4.Churches: Religiousorganizations aregreatplacestobringcommunityresidentstogether, and participateinservingthecommunity. Thedrawbackisthattheexclusionaryaspectofreligion causessomeresidentstofeelalienated. 5.CommunityGardens: Gardenscreatea “defensiblespace” thatthecommunityisinvestedin. Theyexpandpark-likespaces. Supplyfood, increase socialcapital, increase propertyvalue, and educateyouth. 6.FitnessCenters: Provideastrongassociation betweenphysicalactivityandhealth-related qualityoflife. 7.Cafes & CoffeeShops: Providegreatgatheringspacesforthosenotaffiliatedwithmajor organizations. Regularvisitorsprovidemuchofthecharactertotheatmosphereandhelpcreate asenseofcommunity. Response: Theinformation willbeusedindecision-makingforplacemakingaspartoftheDowntown Redevelopment program andalsoforneighborhood enhancements. Studyideasandconceptswillbe reflectedinthenewComprehensivePlan. PublicAffairs5253 Engaging thePublic Summary Thefollowingprograms aredesignedtoaddressafewthings: enhancingthepublicconnection, encouragingparticipation, andhighlightingwaystodiversifyoutreach. Eachprogramtacklessimilar issues, butattemptstoapproachtheminauniqueway. LearnParticipate Lead! Theprimaryissueinvestigated wasthattherewasalack ofpublicinvolvement. Asaresultthelackof publicknowledge ofthecityprocesswasanother issue. Anotherissueisthediversityofthepublicin backgroundandage. Theyhighlightedfourspecificgoals oftheirprogram: Engage adiverserangeofresidents througha seriesofactivities; Inform residents offunctions/structureoflocalgovernment; Buildskills, capacity, andleadershipexperienceofparticipantstoencourage engagement; Explorekeycommunity issuesfor visionofthecommunity. MyRosemount KeyissuesseemedtobesimilarwithLPL!, asthemainfocuswasonhowmanyresidentsfeltunfamiliar withthecityprocess. Theseissues werealsosimilarinscopewiththelackofcityconnectionswith under-represented (ethnic/racial minorities, youth, youngfamilies, newresidents, renters) groups. Anotherhighlighted issuewas thatthere wasalackofresidenttimetocommit. Toaddress thesepoints, three centralideaswerebrought forth. Tagontolargecommunityeventswith booths, open houses, orengagementinitiatives. Usevariety ofapproaches toincreasediversity. (Social media, mail, TV, radio, pressrelease, Friday folders) Encourageincentivesforparticipationatmeetings andevents (childcare, refreshments, etc.) Also, byorganizingparticipationeventsaroundestablished communityeventsandhightrafficareasitmakesparticipationeasyandexciting. Finallytopursue strategiesthatinformthepublic, consult, partnerwithorganizations, delegatepower, andincludethe public. PowerUp2018 Theapproach isthroughmultiple avenuesofcommunityparticipation: constantmonitoring & evaluation; regularcommunity-wideevents; extendedworkshops throughtheyear; onlinecontests. Theideawas tobuildcommunityengagement throughfostering relationshipsandaddressingcommon communityissues. Theyhighlightedtheirgoalsin3critical areas; Adoptproactiveapproachtoparticipation inplanning activities; Fostermeaningfulparticipationasprojectsprogress; Recognizecriticalimportanceofresident participation. Conclusion 1.Tailorcivicengagement effortstothediversityofthecommunityneedsandinterests. 2.Fosteracultureofcivicengagement inthecommunity. 3.Staffshouldattendcommunityeventstomeetresidents. 4.Amulti-modalcommunicationsstrategyisrecommended toinformandinitiatedialoguewith Rosemount Residents. 5.Informresidentsaboutthefunctionsandstructuresofthelocalgovernment. 6.Explorekeycommunityissuestobeginsettingavisionforthecommunity. 7.Buildskills, capacity, andleadershipexperienceofparticipantsforongoingengagement. Response: theclassprovidedthreeapproachestopublicengagementcenteredontheupcoming Comprehensive Planupdate. Staffanticipatesutilizingstrategiesfromseveralofthereportsto encourageadditionalpublicparticipation intheComprehensive Planprocess. Someofthesetechniques mayalsobeusedforotherstudiesastheyarise. PublicAffairs5231 CommunityGardenEvaluation Summary Community gardensoperateinfiveneighborhoodparks. Atthetimeofthereport, therewere49twenty bytwentyfoot plots. Thereisa $35application feetoobtainagardenplotfortheseason onfirstcome firstservebasis, repeat gardeners cancontinuouslyrenew. Gardenershaveseen anaverageof80% returnrate, plustheycankeep100% ofwhattheygrow. Thewaitinglisthad17gardeners. Itisalso worthnotingthatin2013 thegardensgenerated $1,715inrevenue, and $3,089.70inexpenses. The mainquestions asked through thedatagathering process wereasfollows: Whatisthefairestwayto meetdemandforplots? Optimal plot sizefromtheparticipant perspective, fairdistribution? Howcan theprogramberunmore costeffectively? Howcantheprogrammakegardeners moresuccessful? Who usestheplots andforwhat purposes? Howdoes theRosemount programcomparetothoseinsimilar communities? Conclusions 1. Additionaldatacollectioninstruments needtobedeveloped. Asurveyforcurrentparticipants andpeople onthewaiting listwillneedtobedeveloped. 2. Voices ofcommunitystakeholdersshould beincorporated. Sharetheevaluation findingsfrom participantsandfrompeople onthewaitlistwithallstakeholderstoincrease understanding of differentgroups. 3. Theexecution ofthisevaluationplan willneedtobeflexible. Themethod ofplotdistributed maychange before nextseason. Theteaminthespring willneedtotakeanypotentialchanges intoaccountbeforeproceedingwiththisplan. Inparticular, theobjectdescription and evaluationplanmayneedtoberevised toreflectanyfuture changes. Response: Initially, aspringclasswouldhavewrittenasurveybutnoclasspicked thatproject. However, questionsregarding theprogramhaveledtomodificationstoprogramadministration including restrictiontoRosemountresidents only, plotsizessmaller, nograndfatheringofexistingparticipants, whichhaveallowedtheCitytoservice allresidents interestedintheprogram. Additionally, an information meetingwasheldinwhichapproximately1/3ofallprogramparticipants attended. Recreation, Park, andLeisureStudies3281 Nature BasedPlay Summary TheprojectbeganwithevaluatingNature-BasedPlayidealsimplementedbyRosemount. NatureBased Playismeanttoencourage community, cultural, andleisure eventstoaddvibrancytotheirqualityof life. ItalsoincorporatesitselfintotheComprehensivePlantocollaborateandprovideservicestoall groupsofresidents. Thegoalistoprovidethebestservicesandprogramstosurroundingneighborhoods andcommunitiesinthearea. Therearetwentysevenparkstotaling468.8acres. Theyareprimarily fundedthrough propertytaxesfromDakotaCounty, includingtheCity’sgeneralfundbudget. TheCity alsoreceivesmonetarysupport frompartnershipsandgrants. Someoftheactivitiesprovidedinclude: Scienceexplorers, MoviesinthePark, Sportsleagues, Farmersmarkets, andLearntoSkatePrograms. Theseprograms, amongmanyothers, aremeanttoencourage youthandadultstoimprovetheir physical well-beingaswellastheirenvironmentaroundthem. Withthesebenefits inmind, thestudents cameupwiththefollowing conclusions. Conclusions 1.Includemorenaturalfeaturesandfacilities onadistrictlevel 2.Parksshould bemowed andpavedinordertofit intosurroundingneighborhooddevelopments 3.Makeuseofexistingfeatures onparkgrounds 4.ReferencecitieslikeBrooklynPark, CityofEagan, orMinneapolis, Minnetonka, St. LouisPark, or St. Paul’snatureparks Response: Similartothestudyabove, staffwilllooktoincorporatethesefeaturesasnewparksare constructed orother parksarerefurbished. InformationwillbeincludedinthenewParksMasterPlan. LiberalStudies5100 Nature-BasedPlay Summary Thisproject focusedonprovidingnature-basedrecreationalopportunitiesforchildren. Theideabehind theprojectwasthatwhenkidshaveexposuretonature, theyreapphysicalandemotionalbenefits, improvetheir attentionandfocus, andlearnsocialskillsthroughplayinginacalmingenvironmentthat hasrelatively littlecostorrisk. ThegoaloftheprojectwasforthestudentstohelptheCityofRosemounttoidentifyopportunitiesfor introducing nature-basedplayoptionstocityparksandrecreationalareas. Conclusions 1.Implementnature-basedplaystructuresinConnemara, Innisfree, andMeadowsPark. 2.Integratingtheplaygroundelementsintothelandscape allowforvariationofitsuseandforitto bepartoftheland. 3.Useofnaturalmaterials iseducational, andkeepstheplaygroundpartofnature 4.Replacingplasticstructureswithnaturalonescause childrentobecomemoreactive, imaginative, lesssedentary, andengagedinmoreboneandmusclestrengtheningactivities. Response: Thethreeparkslistedarenotscheduledfornewplayequipmentforsometime. Nature based playstructureswillbeconsideredwhentheexistingstructuresarereplaced. Parksstaffwillbe introducing natural featuresintotheparklandscapeintheshort- andlong-term. Naturalvegetation, use ofboulders, keepingnaturaldebriswillalsobeconsideredduringimprovements andretrofittingof existingparksandconstruction ofnewparks. EnvironmentalEducation 4315 Nature-BasedPlay Summary Therewerefivemainfocuses thattheprojectsettocoverfortheParksandRecreationDepartment: To assessthecurrentparksystemascomparedtothenature-basedapproach; todeterminewhat componentsarelackingandcanbeenhanced; tofindandrecommendfutureparkimprovementsin existingparksandplanning forfutureparks; todesignrecreationalsystemsthatwillalsoaddresshealth andactivitytoreducechildhood obesity; andtoconnectpeoplefromallwalksoflifetonature. These focuses werediscussed through bothnatureandsocial aspects. Conclusion Therecommendationsweredrawn withtheassumptions thatRosemount willrapidlygrowinboth population andtax base tosupport thefollowing recommendations. ShortTerm Addnature-basedplayelements totheexistingSchwarzPondPlayground. There aretworecommended options. Option1woulduse theexistingforestmaterials surroundingSchwarz PondParktoaddnature- basedelements totheplayground. Option2wouldinvolve contractingwithplayground consultants to establishstructured naturalelementswithintheexistingplayground. Connectwithlocalpartnerstoimplement environmentaleducationprogramming. Option1would share conservation educationresourceswithDakotaCounty. Option2wouldbetoimplement “Fishinginthe Neighborhood” intoRosemountParksandRecreationProgramming. LongTerm 1.Addanatureplay-scapeat SchwarzPond andParksthroughoutthe city. 2.OpenaCityrunNatureCenter 3.OpenaCityRentalCenter foroutdoorequipment 4.HireonefulltimestaffforOutdoor EnvironmentalEducation Response: TheParksDepartmentisplanningtoaddnaturebasedplayapparatus atSchwarz PondPark in2017whentheexistingequipmentisretired. Staffwillinvestigatepartnershipopportunities withthe schoolaboutanaturecenterorhiringanystaffforenvironmentaleducationuponCouncildirection. The videocreatedbythestudents wasprovidedtotheParksCommission ataprevious meeting. PublicAffairs 5145 ParkPlanning & Participation Summary Thepurpose ofthisplan istobuild ontheworkthattheParksandRecreationsystemhasdonetomeet theneedsofRosemount, whilecontinuingtofunction withintheguidelinesofitsComprehensivePlan, andact asablueprintforfuture projects. Therearethreeoutcomestheplanfocusesonproviding: generating wellinformed, gooddecisions; aplanthatwillhelp Rosemountfeellikeacommunityand fosterengagingandlastingrelationships withresidentsandotherstakeholders; andmomentum/buy-in fromallpartiesinvolvedintheengagement processaswellasminimizeback-ups. Theyapproached theirplanningprocesswith fourmain points: ensuringinclusionthroughpublic engagement; implementingstrategiestomaximize engagementineach effortoractivity; utilizingcommunication strategiestodeveloppromotional campaigns andupdatestakeholders; andthenmeasuring success bothbeforeandaftertheproject. Conclusion 1.Engagement effortsshould provideinformation fordecision-making 2.Participantsshouldunderstandwhenandhowtheireffortswillinfluenceandchangeplanning effortsandprojectdevelopment 3.Eachprojectandplanningeffortshouldincludeanassessment 4.Improveoutreachtoimmigrant andminoritygroupsbyreducinglanguagebarriers, recruiting minoritypeopleasvolunteers, andstrengtheningrelations. 5.Wheneverpossible, communityorganizationswillserveasexperts 6.TheCityofRosemountmustperiodicallyreporttransparency 7.Peoplealwaysintendtoassociatewithothers whoshare commonperspectives, experiences, andinterest. Response: WillutilizeideasfromthestudyduringParksMasterPlanupdatein2016. SocialWork8551 Neighborhood & Community Integration Summary Rosemount sitsatauniqueintersectionofagricultural, rural, andurbancommunities. Rosemountstaff expressedinterestinbuildingcommunitycohesion andcommunicationwithnewerandhardertoreach residents. Thegroup conducting thestudysetouttoanswerafewquestions: whatisthebestwayto communicatewithnewresidents; whatsourcesofcommunication dotheyuse; whydidtheychoose Rosemount; andhowcantheCitybuildagreaterconnectionwiththecommunity. Theyansweredthese questionsbyconductingobservationsontwovisits, threeroundsofinformalinterviews withresidents, andtworounds ofsurveys. Thesurveyinvolved27residents, withanevenmixofbothyouthandadults. Conclusion Resultsfromthestudy 1.26/27surveyed hadinternet access 2.18/27surveyedpreferredinternetoremailwhenreceivinginformation 3.ResidentschoseRosemountbecause oftheschooldistrict, affordable housing, employment, the smalltownatmosphere, lowcrime, andlocation 4.Themajorityofadultsfeltconnectedtothecommunity, thosewhodidnot, primarilysawwork astheirreason 5.Themajorityofyouthfelttheywereconnectedtothecommunity, thosewhodidnot cited otherfamilyordisconnectionfromschoolasreasons Recommendations 1.Revitalizedowntownandcreatemorebusiness 2.Createanonlinecitynewsletter tobedistributedthroughe-mail 3.Seekaccesstotargetpopulation throughtheschooldistrictandlibrary Response: Staffneeds toinvestigate these recommendations morethoroughly andseeiftherearemore opportunitiesforcommunityengagement. SocialWork8551 RosemountSeniorCommunity Summary Thepurposeofthisreportwastounderstandtheneedsandservicerequirementsofthesenior populationinRosemount. Itsetouttoanswerthreemainquestions: Arethereneedsthecityorother agenciesshouldaddress; whatarethebestmethodsofoutreach; andhowtoincreaseneighborhood cohesion, avoidisolation, andaddressthelackofservicesforseniors? Thegroupbeganbycontacting thevariousseniorcommunities, churches, andanywhereelsetheycouldfindseniors. Abriefsurveywas issuedtothetargetedgroups. Theyfoundthatthereismorethanjustonereasonforissuesofisolation. Abriefsetofexamplesoftheseissuesincluderecreationalinterests, faith-basedparticipation, geographicboundaries, andincomelevels. Withtheserestraintsinmind, thegroupcameupwith relevantconclusions. Conclusions 1.CreateanElderCoalitionthatmeetsonceamonth 2.Developand/orconnectseniorstovolunteeropportunitieswithinthecommunity 3.Developanage-preparedstrategicplantoaddresslong-termhousingneedsofsenior populations 4.Overalldevelopment ofresourcesavailabletoseniorsbasedonacontinuumofneed. This includesprovidingtransportation, caregiving, improvingwalkabilityinthedowntown, etc. Response: WiththeopeningoftheActivityCenter, staffanticipatesamoreseniorprogramming. Staff willworkwiththecityvolunteercoordinatorandseethisthereisanopportunitytoworkwithsenior volunteersandofferspecificvolunteeropportunities. SocialWork8551 RosemountWoodsNeighborhoodAssessment Summary Thisreportcovers thefindingsandassessmentoftheRosemount Woodscommunitywith recommendationsforfurthercollaborationwiththeresidents. Informationwasgatheredthrough interviewswithcitystaff, communityagencies, andRosemountWoodsmanagementandresidents. For themostpartthereiswellmaintainedinfrastructureandresidentstakeprideintheirhomes. The managerofRosemountWoods, Paul, notedthathedoesnothavemuchtroublecommunicatingwith residentsofthecommunity. Henotedthatitisaclose-knitcommunity butithassufferedhigher financialstrainrecently. Conclusions 1.Door-knockingisasuccessfulstrategyforcommunicating withRosemount WoodsCommunity andlearningmoreabouttheneighborhood. 2.Someresidentsrecommended flyersandmailingsasagreatwaytocommunicate withtheir neighborhood 3.Althoughlanguagewasnotahugebarrier, translationtoSpanishwouldbebeneficial 4.Someresidentsdesireaccesstofreeandaccessibleactivities forchildren. Response: Thisinformation isusefulalthoughwedon’thaveaspecificuseatthistime. Recreation, Park, andLeisureStudies3281 Activityinterests ofunderserved populations Summary RosemountParksDistrictwantedtoknowtheinterestsoftheirspecificdistricttocreateacomfortable communityforthoseitserves. Thestudywasfocusedonevaluating theactivityinterestsofunderserved populationintheRosemountParksDistrict. Rosemount isontherighttrackbutimprovementscanbe made. AverageratingofthedistrictwasaB. Thestudyaimstofindoutwhatpeopleliketodofor activities andwhatthedemographics thatparticipateinthemare. Process: Studentscontactedspecificpeopleandgroups, withmixedresults. Theycollected datathrough facetofaceinteractions, personal outreach, andsurveys. Itappearstheyhaddifficulttimecollecting information. Conclusion Notmuchinformationwasprovidedfromthestudy. Thereportleftoutalmostallthedatagathered. 1.LatinoandEast African – Enjoysoccer, artsandcrafts, andbasketball. Primarily afterschool. Indoorlocations. 2.EastIndianandHmongresults notshown. Response: TheParksDepartment willcontinue tomove forwardtomakebetterconnectionswithnew immigrant populationssotheyareawareofrecreationalopportunitiesinthecommunity. Staffis exploringnon-traditional avenues forcommunicationopportunities. PublicAffairs5281 ImmigrantResidentNeedsAssessment Summary Rosemounthasbecome anincreasinglypopularlocationforimmigrants. Themost notableinfluxof immigrantshasbeenreportedsince2000. From2000-2013Immigrationhassteadilyincreased. Muchof thereasonforRosemountbeingtargetedisbecauseitisagoodplaceforchildrenandupward socioeconomicmobility. ImmigrantshavebeencompetitivelysearchingintheU.S. baseduponwhat areasuitstheirneeds thebest. OnereasonRosemounthasbeenattractingmoreimmigrants isdueto theRosemountSchool Districtbeingconsideredhighquality. Immigrants alsonotedthatrelationships of friendsorfamiliesalsodrewthemtothearea. Threefocusgroupsat360Communitieswereheld, one Russian, oneLatino, andoneWest African. Someimportantpointsofinterestweregathered: Therewas alackofaccessibleinformation onactivitiesforchildren; alackofyouthorientedfacilities; inadequate communityspacestoholdculturalandreligious celebrations; publictransportation deficiencies; and general communication issues. Conclusions 1.Promote solidarity amongmembersofsameethnicgroups. 2.Workwithimmigrantstoassess iftheirneedsarebeingmet. 3.Partneringwithgroupslike360Communities mayhelpovercomechallengesreachingoutto groups that aremoredifficulttocontact/coordinatereachingouttomanygroups. 4.OptionslikeESLandFamily Schools areimportant. ISD #196offersmanyELSandFamily School classes. 5.Accesstotransportationisabigfactorin participationofvariouspopulations. Response: ParksDepartment willwork onconnectionswiththeSchool Districtand360Communities to bemoreinclusive inrecreationalprograming. Staffwouldlikedirection regarding other areasofinterest. The citycurrently isnotinvolved insocial servicesand manyofthetopics discussed arelessrelated tothecity’scurrentcoreservices. HousingStudies4461 HousingStudies Summary StudentsofDCTCandthegeneralrentingpopulationofRosemount aretheprimaryscopeofthisstudy. Twogroupsproposedseparate butsimilartypesofaffordablerentalapartments. Thegoalistomeetthe needsofthepreviouslydescribedpopulationthatareinneedofaffordable rentalapartments. TheCallanCircleproposalwouldbean80unit, 3-storybuildinglocatedonemilenorthofDCTC thsoutheastcornerof135 St. E. andAkonAve.) withStudio, 1Bedroom, 2Bedroom, and3Bedroom apartments. Theirprimarytargetwasstudentsseekinglowercostrentingwithoutlongtermleases, but generallytargetsindividualsinearlyadulthoodstageaged20-35. Thebuildingwouldprovidemany amenities, includebutnotlimitedto: securedentrances, undergroundparking, WI-FIaccess, high-speed internet, communityroom, business center, outdoorpatio, bicyclestorage, andonlinerentpayment. Thedevelopmentwillbemixedincome; itwilloffer60% atmarket-rateand40% atlowtomiddle incometothosethatmeet50% AMI. CallanCirclewouldconductaninformalpartnership withDCTC baseduponinforming studentsofthepropertyandinreturnthedevelopmentwouldsupportDCTCby sponsoringsomeofthecollege’sevents. AkronFlatswasthesecondproposeddevelopment; theprojectwouldadda100unitapartment building ofstudiotothree bedroomvariations. 40% ofthebuildingwillbeaffordablehousingunitsto helpmeettheneedsRosemount’sComprehensivePlan. AkronFlatswouldbelocatedonthecornerof ConnemaraTrailWestandAkronAvenuecurrentlyownedbytheDCCDA. Thedevelopmentwouldhost asimilarlistofamenities, funding, andincometoCallanCircle. Conclusion 1.Rentalhousingandapartmentsareinhighdemand, especiallyforthestudentsofDCTC 2.$650permonthwasthedesiredrentalprice 3.Moststudentswerewillingtoshareanapartmentwithroommatestoachieveaffordabilityas wellassocialconnectivity 4.Amenities playanimportantroleinbothproposals Response: Willutilize information toattractrentalapartment developerstocommunity. Staffwillalso followupwithDCTC. Law 7750 HomeownerAssociation Summary Themain issueinvolvingtheHomeowner’sAssociation (HOA) isthatthereisdifficultyestablishing communicationbetween theCityandtheHOAonbothsides. Thisresultedinalackof knowledgeof dutiesforHOA’sandhascausedimportantmaintenanceprojectstogouncompleted. Themainpointof interestfoundthattherewasabreakdownofcommunicationaftercontrolwashandedfromthe developer totheHOA. ThestudyinvestigatedtheagreementsinPlannedUnitDevelopments (PUD) and foundthatHOAmembersperceivedPUDagreementsasconfusinganddifficulttodecipher. Anexample issuestatedwasthedivisionoflaborregardingmaintenance. Thisbarrierofexpertiseisbelievedto causefrictionwithHOA’s. Theautonomous natureofHOA’smeansthattheCitymayneedtotakea moreproactiveapproachtohelpfosteragoodrelationshipbeforetroublesarises. Conclusion 1.AppointaCitystaffmembertoactasaliaisonbetweentheCityandtheHOA 2.TheCitycouldrequire thateveryprospectivebuyerbegivencopiesoftheir HOAgoverning documentsandagreements 3.TheCitycould requiretheHOAtoannuallyupdatetheir governingdocumentstobefiledwith theCity 4.TheCityshouldattempttomake HOArightsandresponsibilities asclearandunderstandableas possible. Response: Thisprojectcoupledwiththeoneconductedinthesummernotesthedifficultyingenerating consistentcontactsforeachoftheHOA’sintheCity. Staffdoesnotintendtoimplementsomeofthe recommendationsofthisstudy; requiringupdatingandsubmission ofgoverningdocuments. Staffdoes notbelieveaddingadditionalregulationswillensureabetterunderstanding ofHOAresponsibilities for homeowners. IftheCouncilfeels thisisahighpriority, tomake betterconnectionswithindividual HOA’s, staffwouldwanttodiscussfutureservicelevels. Itwouldseemmostappropriatetomakeone staffpersonaliaisontotheHOA’swhichwouldrequiretimenotcurrentlyallocatedtothattask. Management6504 Green Business Park Summary ThestudybeganwithresearchingEco-IndustrialDevelopment. TheprimaryfocuswasIndustrial Symbiosis. Thereareseveralwell-knownU.S. casestudiessuchasBerksCountyEco-IndustrialParkand TrentonEco-IndustrialComplexthatwerestudiedasexamples. TheU.S. wasthencomparedwiththe Eco-IndustrialParkofKalundborg, Denmark. Anothernotableproject researchedwastheMinneapolis GreenHomesprogram. TheinitiativeofMinneapolistoconstruct 100energy efficienthomesoverthe nextfiveyearshashadgreatsuccess. Theybuildinaccordance withLEED, saving65% ofconstruction wastewhichwillberecycled. Amongothernotableinitiatives, Nativelandscaping, Sustainable Transportation andGreywater reuse/capturealsoplayedimportantrolesineco-friendlybusiness practices. Afterresearchingallthevarioussuccessesandfailuresinthecasestudies, thegroup generatedthefollowingconclusions. Conclusions 1.Theredoesnotappear tobeaclearmarketforadistinct, eco-businesspark. Thistypeof development wouldeitherrequireamissionalignedtenantortaxincentives. 2.Thecitycouldmovetowardsanenvironmentallyprogressivestrategybyrequiringthatthenext businessdevelopmentinclude: Nativelandscaping, sustainabletransportation, greywaterreuse andcapture. 3.Rosemountcouldbeanattractivelocationforparticulartypesoflightmanufacturing businesses. 4.Themarketlikelywillnotproduceaneco-business parkwithout incentivesfromthecityora specificmissionalignedtenant. 5.IndustrialsymbiosisisnotalikelysolutionforRosemount. 6.Startsmall, attractthefirstmover, setaprecedent, andfindkeypartnersinvestedintheideaof aneco-businessparkfortheirownreasons. Response: Thisprojectwaspresented atthePortAuthoritymeetingandgavegoodbackground informationtomembers. Thestudentsnotedthatartificiallytryingtocreateindustrialsymbiosis didnot seemtobeagoodstrategytoassistindevelopmentofanindustrialpark. Rather, theprivatesectormay createthatsymbiosisdependinguponneedsforvariouscompanies. Studentsalsooutlinedpotential attributesofa “greenbusinesspark” andwhatcanbedoneincrementallytoinitiateagreenpark. This information willbediscussed withtheUniversityrelatingtodevelopmentinUMore. PublicAffairs5242 Eco-GreenBusiness Park Summary Thisstudyprovidesapreliminary reportonfactorstoconsiderinthedevelopmentofanEco-Industrial Park (EIP). Thegoalofthereportistoprovideexamplesofintegrativeandlocallyrelevantbestpractices, policiesandcasestudiesthatprovidelessonsfordevelopinganeco-greenbusinessparkoreco- industrialparkinRosemount. Aspectsofefficientandgreenwater, energy, andlandusearetheprimary discussionpoints. Kalundborg, Denmarkisusedasthemainexampletoasuccessfulandefficient versionofanEIPandthestudysuggestsusingitasareferencegoingforward. Anotherexamplelistedin thestudyinvolvesSanAntonio’swaterreclamationsystemandthechallengestheyfacedtoimproveit toitscurrentefficiency. Theseexamples providedsomeinsighttoothercitieseffortsandhowtheycan beincorporated intorelevant, successfulstrategies forRosemount. Inthisprocessthe recommendationsaretobeeconomicallyfeasibleaswellashaving theleast impactonthe environment. Conclusions 1.ManysuccessfulEIPsdevelopedorganically overyearsandaretheresultofindependent business negotiations. 2.Thereisnosinglewaytoengineeranindustrialeco-system. 3.Thefirstrequiredinput intoanEIPisinformation aboutthefirms’ operations. 4.SuccessofanEIPrequiresthatparticipantsareopentodependingoneachother 5.Forgreatesteconomic benefits, theEIPwillrequiresubstantial investment ininfrastructurein earlystages. 6.TheCityneedstodecidewhether itwillplayacentral roleindeveloping theEIPorpreferto outsourceit. Response: Thisstudyconductedacasestudysimilar towhatoccurred intheGreen BusinessParkclass. Theyalsoconcluded thatitisdifficult tohavethegovernment regulatethesymbiosis ofdiffering businesses inaPark. Thisinformationwillbesharedwiththe UniversityofMNregarding future development inUMore. Environmental Sciences 5071 Greenway Restoration Summary Theparticipatingpartnersofthisprojectweremotivatedtoimprovetherecreationalopportunities in DakotaCountyandtorestoretheMississippiRiverBlufflandhabitat. Themaingoalsaretobe implementedoverfourrestorationnodes. Thesegoalsare: reduceofthemajorityofsmoothbromeand commonbuckthornin10and15yearsrespectively; therevitalizationofsongbirdsin10years; eroding slopestabilizationin2years. Node1: stoperosionofsoilbyhaving 60% vegetationcoveragein4years; reducedrysouthernprairie species90% coveragein5years; 90% reductionofsweetclover, smoothbrome, andcommonbuckthorn thby4 year; therestorationofself-sustaining populationofskinksonsitewithin5years. Theprimary restorationplanisto: seedbigbluestemadjacenttorestoredprairie; plantburoakstocontrastslopes; heavierseedingofcovercroptostabilize steepslopes. Node2: Primaryrestoration planistoenhancepollinator species; increase birdabundance; establish southerndryprairie; establishoaksavannah; reducingthecoverofsmoothbromeandcommon buckthorn. Node3: Previousissueswithinvasivespecies, degradedtrees, overpopulationofdeer, anddrysoils. Restorationplanwastorebuildthenativeflora, andpreserveresilientgenotypes. Node4: Restoration planrebuiltexistingspecies, felledspecifictrees, chipped woodwasteandspread on-site, andmanagedlongtermthroughfireandgrazing. Futurechallenges include: longterm management; useoffiretowardoffwoodyspecies, andmonitoring invasivespecies. Conclusions 1.Betterprairieandsavanna ecosystems forthepublic 2.Betterlandscapefornativepollinators 3.Increasedhabitatforgrasslandbirds 4.Expansionofrare MNecosystems 5.ImprovedlandscapeforRosemount. Response: TheCityplays asupport rolefortheeradicationofinvasivespeciesandtherevegetation with naturalspeciesalong theRiverBluff. TheFriendsoftheMississippiandthelargerlandowners have severalprogramsrelatingtothisissue. Staffwillinvestigate providingeducationalmaterials for homeowners wishingtogrowlandscapingforpollinatorsandbirds. Horticulture 4061 Sustainable TurfManagement AmesSoccerComplex – DakotaCountyTechnicalCollege - 3Fields, (2W) (1E) Summary FieldIssues: theeastfieldexperiencesoveruse duetolackoflightingonWestfields; thewestfieldsdo nothavedrainage; thepresence ofclayinthesoilcauses floodingissues. There isrustpresenton KentuckyBluegrass andPerennialRyegrass onall3fields (usuallyfromcompactionand/orlackof nitrogen) – lackofplanthealthalikelycause. Management issues: Fertility – Incorrectuseofnitrogen, wrong amounts atwrongtimes. Phosphorus usedwhen itshouldn’tbe, levels veryhighinsoil. Plantgrowth regulatorsnotbeing used, consider whenmixingwithlinepaint. Mowing – Grassheightislessthan3inchesin thesummer, whichistoo low. Heightneedstobe2-2.25inches inthefall. Topdressing andAeration – Canbemodified, topdressingnotappliedatproper timeoramounts. Timingaeration bettercanimprovehealthofturf grass. Conclusions 1.Instituteafertilityprogram: usefulformanaging sportsturffields. 2.Uselatefallfertilization withnitrogen. 3.ConsiderusingPlantGrowth Regulatorsinmanagement program. 4.Mowingheightshould beraisedto3inches insummer, loweredto2inches inthefall. 5.Topdressingdepthof1inchover2yearsprovides highestqualityofturf. 6.Beonthelookout forimprovedcultivars ofperennialryegrass inthefuturetoreduce riskof rust. Instead ofusing GuinnessorPrincetonforKentuckyBluegrass, cultivars likeBlueNote aresuggesteddueto excellentcolor, density, textureandhigh usetolerance. Response: TheCity hasafertilityprogram. Theyhaveincorporated recommendationsoflate fall fertilization, topdressing depth, andseedmix. Theycannot increase mowheightasthehigher grass wouldinhibitplay. BrockwayDisc GolfCourse Summary Thecourse experienced lossofhealthy grasstodirt patches. Theextreme compactionduetofoottraffic causesturf tobeunabletoadequatelygrowhealthyroots, water uptake isseverelylimited, and oxygen isdeprived. Therewasalsominorover-saturation inlowerportions oftopography. Weedinfestations amongstturf. Conclusions 1.Yearlyfertilizationof1lb. ofnitrogen20-10-20fertilizer 2.Treatweedspecieswithbroadleafherbicides 3.Fertilizerapplicationonceinlatesummer 4.Aeration twiceperyearspring/fall 5.Mulching/leafremoval 6.Tallfescueandfinefescues forhighfoottraffic50% KentuckyBluegrass, 30% tallfescue, 20% finefescueor50% finefescueforlessertrafficat6-8lb. per1000sq. ft. Response: Atpresentdonotdoalotofmaintenanceatthissite; dosprayforweeds. PublicWorkswill startaeratingthisyearandaddingadditionalmaintenancewhenresourcesareavailable. InnisfreePark Summary Themainissuestemsfromtheoverflowofwaterfromtheresidentialareaontheeastsideofthepark. Thishascausedwaterlogging, washoutofsoil, andprematuredegradationoftheasphaltpath. Soil cannotabsorbenoughwaterandcausesrunofftoturfunabletohandleit. Theproblemwascausedbya waterdischarge fromunknownsourceuphill. Conclusions (maynotbecosteffective duetolimitedbudget) 1.Createaditchanddepressionatlowpointwherepathsintersect. 2.Bufferstripofnativeplantspeciesonthehillandswaletoaidinrunoffreduction/water absorption. 3.Waterlogging: additionofspringaeration, irrigationaroundrainfall. 4.Shade / Treecompletion: seedsuggestedKentuckybluegrass. 5.CreepingBentgrass: MesotrioneapplicationsandreestablishmentofsuggestedKentucky bluegrass. 6.Trafficdamage: changemowingpattern, uselightermowers, mowwhendry, reducesharp turning. Response: RecentworkattheParkhasincorporated recommendationstoaddress issuesnoted. MeadowsPark Summary ThemainissueisduetothelargeCreepingBentrgrassinvasion. Otherissuesincludeturfareaswith poorwaterinfiltration, shallowgrassroots, weedencroachment, andscalpedareasaroundtreesand baresoilareas. Conclusions 1.Changeirrigationsystemstoruninfieldarea2only. Waterdeepandinfrequent. 1inchper week. 2.Raisemowingheightandreducemowingfrequency. Maintain3inchgrassheightinnon- playareas. Avoidscalpinggrassaroundtrees. Stopcircularmowing. 3.Startorganicfertilizingandweedcontrolprograms. 4.Aerateyearly, multipletimesifaffordable. 5.Overseedyearlywithavarietyofgrassesandcultivars. 6.Costsincurredare $8,700forearlyspring, latesummer, andfall. Response: Staffalreadyaeratesandoverseeds. Cannotallowhighermowheightandhavenotinitiated anyorganicfertilizing. WillkillCreeping Bentgrassandreseedthisfall. EnvironmentalEducation 5325 InvasiveSpecies Management Summary Thisstudywasinitiatedtofindoutwhatwouldbethemostcost-effectiveandsustainablebest- managementpracticefortheinvasivespeciesaffectingSchwarzPondParkandCarroll’sWoods. Invasive speciessuchasCommonBuckthornandtheEmeraldAshBorer (EAB) canhavelong-lastingecological impactsinanecosystem. ThegroupbeganbyInterviewingRosemountparkstaff, reviewingliteratureon currentmanagementforinvasivespecies, andperformingacost-benefitanalysistoguidetheir recommendations. TheyfoundthatRosemountcurrentlyhasnomanagementplanforcommon buckthorn. TheCitydoeshaveamanagementplanforEAB. Thecommunityhasmadeeffortstopull buckthornbutdoesnotinitiatefollow-upchecks, thusleavingroomforerror. Thestudyfoundtwomain methodstocombatCommonBuckthorn: mulchingandpulling, andherbicides. TocombatEAB, three mainmethodswerefound: insecticides, biological controls, andashtreeremoval. Conclusion 1.Buckthornmanagement Thestudyrecommendedeitherpullingorchemicaltreatment. Pullingrequiresalong-termcommitment fromtheparksadministration. Ifnotmaintainedfor10yearsthenitwillnotbeeffective. Itwillhowever createcommunityinvolvementopportunities. Chemicaltreatmentsaremoreimmediatesolutions but willbecomeverycostlyandmaydamagenativevegetation. Response: Staff hasrequested fundinginthe2017budgettoaddressinvasivespecies, particularly buckthornintheCarrolls WoodsParkarea. Currentpractice istoaddressasopportunitiesariseor partnerships bringopportunities. 2.EABmanagement UsinginsecticidesorAshtreeremovalwasfound tobethebestofthemethods. Insecticides areamore costlyapproachthantreeremoval. Removing Ashtreeswillbeamoreimmediatesolution butlosseson anecosystem andaestheticvalue willbegreater. Response: EABprogramtoremove onpubliclands. HavereceivedfundingfromDNRandalsouseSKB landscape” moneytoassistinashremovalandreinstallation ofdifferingtreespecies. 3.PublicEducation Aspartofanintegrated management policy, itwasrecommendedthattheuseofpubliceducation alongwiththemanagementplanswerevaluable. Theyearsoffollow-upactivityrequiredtopreventa relapsewillbemorefavorablebyhaving aninformedandconcernedpublic. Suggestedoptionscould include: aCommunityBuckthornPull; NeighborhoodMeetings; InformationalPamphlets; orTree Labeling Response: EABinformationonwebsiteandwillmakemoreinformationavailablethroughbrochures. Goalsoresidentsknowwhattheycoulddoontheirproperty. Staffanticipatesapublicinformation campaigntogoalongwithBuckthornremovalprocessatCarrollsWoods. PublicAffairs 5242 AlternativeEnergy Summary Thisproject setsouttoexamine bestpractices inenergyefficiencyandrenewableenergytechnologies thatmaybe ofinteresttoRosemount. Thisincludes: LED lights, Fleet Management, Solar Heating, Solar Photovoltaic, WindPower, andGeothermalHeating. Eachtypeoftechnology wasresearchedthough casestudies toshow results ofefficiency, thefinancial summary, aswellaslessonslearnedinthe process. Through theanalysis oftheprovidedtechnologies, thereportseekstoselectthepracticesbest suitedtotheCity’sneedsbyrelatingthecasestudies toRosemount. Conclusions 1.Consider anenergyefficiency auditofbuildingsandcoupleenergyefficiencyimprovements with renewableenergy investments. 2.Increased implementationofLEDlightswhereverpossible. 3.ConsiderfollowingWoodbury’scityfleetmanagementpractices. 4.Considerimplementingano-idlingpolicyorbeginswitchingtoalternativefueledautomobiles whenevaluatingcityvehicles. 5.Assessandconsider installationofwindturbines. 6.Converting oneoftheCity’sbuildingsto aground source heatpumpsystem. 7.Conduct aprofessional feasibility assessmentonsolar transpiredairsystemstodetermineifitis aviablealternativetopursue. 8.Developaplanforcommunityengagement inpromotingRosemount’sinvestmentinenergy efficiencyandcleanenergy. Response: TheCityhasconductedanenergyauditandhasincrease theuseofenergyefficientlighting. WehaveinvestigatedLEDlightsandwillcontinuetoincorporateintooursystem. Wehavehadsome discussionsaboutpartneringwithasolarprovideratsomeofthemunicipalbuildings. Additionalreview isneeded onsomeofthesuggestions. Public Health6132 WaterReuse Summary Theprojectwasfocusedtowardsfindingviablesolutionsforreuseofintermittentstormwaterflowand treatedeffluentfromtheMetropolitanCouncilEnvironmentalServices EmpireWastewaterTreatment Facility. Researchwasconductedforwaterreusethataddressedanyofthesixfollowingareas: opportunities forreuseofstormwaterandtreatedeffluentatboththecommunityandindividual householdscale; communityscaleeffortselsewhereinMNortheUStoreusestormwaterortreated effluent; publicacceptanceofwaterreuse, aswellasideasforapubliceducationandinformation campaign; publichealthimplications ofwaterreuse; tertiarytreatmentoptionsforstormwaterand treatedeffluentforvarioususes; andregulatorybarrierstowaterreuse. Conclusions 1. OptionA: Microfiltration + disinfectionatUMoreforstormwaterandreclaimedwastewater. Reclaimed watermayberoutedthroughlakesforadditionalpre-treatmentorusedthroughout UMORErestrictedirrigation 2. OptionB: MicrofiltrationatEmpireWWTPpriortoUVdisinfection. UsereclaimedWWfortoilet andirrigation. Usedforminimally treatedlakewaterforrestrictedreuse. Response: Thisisanon-goingdiscussiontopic. TheCityhasappliedforagranttoreviewagreywater systemandpotentialreuseoftheeffluentassociated withtheEmpirePlant. Therehavebeenfurther discussions withtheMetropolitan Councilstaffonthistopic. LAW7012 WaterReuse Summary 75% ofallitsdrinkingwatercomesfromgroundwater. Theareasofconcernregardinggroundwaterin theMetropolitanareaweremostsevereintheRosemount andAppleValleyarea, withdrawdown of availableheadexceeding 50% theyear2030. Waterreusecouldbeapossiblesolutiontothisproblemas itwasfoundthatalargeamountofwater usagewasfromlandirrigation. Rosemountisuniquely situatedalongatreatedeffluentpipeline. Thismakesitagoodcandidateforreclaimedwaterusage. Unfortunately Minnesota stateplumbingcodedoesnotcurrently allowforthetransportofreclaimed wastewater. ItiscurrentlyunderdebateforchangeasitisimportantforRosemount totakeinterestthe results. Conclusions 1.TracktheadministrativerulingonMPB’sadoptionofUPC 2.Followingpassage, contactMPBChairParizekandWRIWtosharepotentialwastewaterreuse projectinRosemountandsupportCh. 16 3. IfUPCisnotadopted atthistime, contactMPCChairParizekandWRIWtosupporttheinclusion ofwastewaterre-useinsubsequentrevisions. Response: RosemountappliedforLCCMRgrantforintegratedwaterresourcemanagement planwhich wouldincludepotentialreuseofeffluent. OrganizationalLeadership, Policy, andDevelopment5204 WaterReuseEducation Summary Theprimaryfocusofwater educationwasonhomeownersduetotheCityofRosemount’sconcern aboutuseofwaterforirrigation. Themainapproachwastocompelhomeowner’sinterestbyproviding incentives andpromotions inordertogetthemtogetinvolvedinacommunityevent. Thestudents designedaprogramthatcovers identificationofthetargetaudience, incentives, promotionguidelines, logistics, supportingmaterials, andevaluationmethodsfortheevent. Theeventwouldinvolvespeakers andwatereducation programs. Thestudysuggestsanevaluationbothduring, immediatelyafter, andsix monthsafter, conductedasurveyandgaugesthereactionsofresidents. Conclusion 1.Reachouttohomeownersthroughincentivesorothermeans 2.Hostalargescaleeventtodrawmassattentiontoawatereducationevent 3.Invitespeakersfromcitiesthathaveexperienced waterissueslikeWhiteBearLake 4.Educatepubliconhowtoconservewater; examplesprovidedinstudyappendix Response: Citywillreviewexistinginformationanddisseminatetopublic. Staffwillcontinueto investigate opportunities toprovidepubliceducationandwilllooktoparticipate atacurrentcommunity event, likeLeprechaunDays. PublicAffairs 5242 Stormwater Summary Thepurposeofthereportwastoshedlightonbestmanagementpractices formanaging stormwaterin theCityofRosemount. Additionalgoalswere to: Identifywhich practiceswillworkthebest; toresearch traditionalpracticesformanaging stormwater; toresearchnewbestmanagementpracticesfor stormwater infiltration; toproviderecommendations; andtoprovidecommunityengagement ideas. Theresearch wasprimarily focusedoninfiltrationandcatchment ofstormwater. Thesystemsanalyzed inthereportarepervious paving, greenroofs, largescale raingardens, bioswales, waterquality channels, retentionanddetention ponds, andconstructed wetlands. Thesewereexamined duetothe relevancetotheCity. Conclusions 1.Implement atleast one ofthefollowing: Perviouspaving, green roofing, largescaleraingardens, bioswales, waterqualitychannels, retentionanddetention ponds, and/orconstructed wetlands. 2.Avoidsmall-scaleprojects; insteadfocusonlarger-scaleprojectsfocusedinspecificareas. 3.Retention Basin/WaterQualitychannelsareidealnexttorailroadsandinopen spaces 4.Submergible FieldLocationsideaformultiuse areas, mainlyexistingparksandopenareas 5.Community involvementisanimportantroleinimplementingstormwater bestmanagement practices. Education andOutreachprograms arenecessary. Suggestedapproaches: Farmers Markets, FridayNightLive. Response: Staffisaware ofthedifferingstormwatertechniquesandwilllooktoinclude theminprojects asopportunitiesarise. ThefirstopportunityiswiththeDanburyreconstruction projectwhereuseofrain gardenswillbeexplored. However, thisdevicewill requireapublicprivate partnershipastheCity will belooking PublicAffairs 5790 GHGEmissions Summary TheclassofPA5790conductedananalysistoprovideaninventoryofCO2emissions inRosemount. 3 Scopeswere conductedshowingatotal of19.1tonnesofCO2percapita. Foodandenergy (electricand gascombined) sectorsareproducingthelargestshareofemissions with37% and40% respectively. Recommendations toreduce emissions wereprovided inaneffort tolowerenergy, transportation, water, andfoodsectorsaswellasgeneralrecommendations forsupplements. Thestudyconcludedthat ifallrecommendations wereadoptedCO2emissionswoulddecrease byapproximately 3.8% overa5 yearspan. Auniversal adoptionprogram designwould resultinanestimated5.1% reductionovera5 yearspan. Conclusions 1.Energy: Residential – Realtime displayshavebeen showntodecreaseconsumptionbehaviors by6-12%. Costsofapproximately 100dollars wouldseeareturn within1year. ForResidential andCommercial itisrecommended toencouragevoluntarygreenpurchasingthroughXcel Energy’sWindsourceprogramwhichcoulddecreaseemissions byapproximately .6% 2.Transportation: VMTpercapitais127inRosemount, whichisabout 4timesthenational average. Adding afreeshuttleservice forFlintHillsemployees oradding additional busesto route420andexpress 476busservicescouldreduceemissions. 3.Water: Althoughnotahighemissioncategory, switchingtohighefficiencytoiletscoulddecrease totalemissions by .006%. Universally by .2% 4.Food: Focusingondecreased redmeatconsumption woulddecreaseoverallemissionsby approximately 3.2%. Planting500appletreeswouldprovideheatingandcoolingsavings, and decreasefoodproductionemissions by .0007%; howeverreductionswillincreaseconsiderably oncefruitgrows. Response: ThiscourseconductedananalysisoftheRosemountgreenhouse gasemissionandsuggested reductionstrategies. TheCitycanincorporateitsrecommendation topromoteenergy andwater conservation intoitseducationandoutreachcampaign. ThestudyalsorecommendstheCityworkto reducegreenhouseemissionthatresultfromtravelbyimproving masstransitoptions. Thesestrategies wouldalsosupportfutureSTARCommunitiesrecertification andthecomprehensiveplanupdate. Sustainability Studies4004 GHGEmissions Summary Thegoalofthisprojectwastohelpthecitymakeprogresstowardcreatingaclimateactionplanto reducegreenhousegasemissions byanalyzinglocaldata, identifyingbestpractices, anddeveloping recommendationsforthefuture. Averagetemperatures inMNincreasedby1.9F, averagerainfallincreased3.1”. By2100average temperatures willincrease5-9Fandaverage rainfallwillincrease6.8-11.5%. By2169DakotaCountywill haveasimilarclimatetoWesternIowa. Increased precipitationwillincreasedfloodingrisks. Therewill besomebenefittoagriculture, butlessefficientwaterinfrastructure. Thecurrenteffortstoreduce emissionsinclude; B3Benchmarking, GreenStepsCities, STARCommunities, USConferenceofMayors ClimateProtectionProgram, andRCP. B3Benchmarking – Citybuildingstotalpossiblesavingsupto 140,000and .0016tonsofGHGemissions peryear. Thecommunitywideemissionsmostly lowerfrom 2007-2013, exceptWaste (16%) andNatural Gas (40%). Rosemountemitted250,562tons (notincluding Flint Hills) in2013 Primary Companies Involved FlintHills: refinery emitted 3,561,379tonsin2013voluntarily reducedemissions by71% in1997, reduced GHGemissions by50% between99-04. Emissions perbarrelare42% lowerthanaverage refinery. TheyreceivedMNconservation awardfromXcelEnergyin2006forsaving8.7million kilowatt-hours. Itwasannouncedin2013tomake over $400million inimprovements forprocessing units. Plansannouncedin2014 tobuildcombined heatandpowersystem tosupplyrefinery with50 MWelectricity. SponsorofEnvironmental Initiative Clean AirDialogue andmemberofClean Air Minnesota. Founding sponsor ofProjectGreenFleet. CubFoods: reducedemissionsby 10% attheendof2012. EnergyStarcertified2004-2008. Theyare currentlyfocusedonefficientlighting. Spectro AlloysCorporation: LargestscrapaluminumrecyclingplantintheMidwestuses95% less energyandemitsroughly 3.7tons lessCO2foreverymetaltonper year. Theysave4.8billionkw- hours of energyand300,000tonsofCO2each year. Grief BrothersCorporation: Reduced energy consumptionover3years by2010. Theirgoalis to reduceby15% by2015. 30% energyandgreenhousegasemissions by2020. Approved solarpanel installation in2011. Conclusion 1.Create communitybasedcommittee withcitymembers, climateactionplan c0-chairs, andcity council. 2.Encouragegroupstoconvenewithgoalsofimplementingstrategiesoutlinedinfinalclimate actionplan. 3.Support effortstoconvenearepresentative fromeachemployer todiscussandgain support. 4.Spreadinformation andresourcesforthecity’sclimateactionplanatcommunity/citysponsored events. 5.Createandsupport anannualgreenorientedeventforthecity. Response: Thiscourse, alongwithseveralotherspringResilientCommunities Projectcoursesand resultsfromtheSTARCommunitiesassessment, providedvaluablebenchingmarkingdata, policy recommendations andinsightintoprivatesectoreffortstoaddressthetopicofclimatechange. Short termnextstepscouldincludeusingthisinformationtoengagethepublicandraiseawareness about climatechangethroughtheCity’swebsite, theCitynewsletter, newspaperarticlesorothercommunity events. Long term, thisinformation willbeanessential partoffutureSTARCommunities recertification andthecomprehensive plan update. Sustainability4004 Climate & GHG Summary CommunityoutreachwasconductedattheUnitedMethodistChurch (UMC) tospeakwithwilling citizensofRosemountonthesubjectimplementingmeaningfulchangesintheir livestowards environmentallysustainablegoals. Theirmain goalsweretounderstandthecurrentlevelsofawareness ofissues; toprovidetheUMCwithbest managementpractices; andtodevelopbestoutreachpractices. Onethingwasstatedclearly, thatthoseinterviewedhadthedriveandcapacity tomake environmentally friendlychanges. After gatheringfeedback, thegroupoutlinedsuggestions and programideastoengageresidentsforsupport. Conclusions 1.Haveaninteractive boothatpopularcommunityeventstoraiseawarenessofenvironmentally friendly lifestyles 2.Makeinformation more understandablebyproviding betterways tounderstand allthenumbers andfacts. Ex: e-newsletter 3.Hosta5kFunRunand raisemoney forenvironmentalactionthattheCityhasplanned. 4.Encourage EconomicLocalization 5.Create aPublic ArtProjectwithRosemountArea ArtsCouncil 6.Create aCitizenTaskForce 7.Statea School-Based Challenge: Litterpick-ups, turningoff lights, etc. 8.City-WideBike-To-Work Week 9.Environmental columninRosemountlocalpapers 10.Gather andpublic resourcesfororganizationstolearnmoreabout environmentalactions available. Response: Thiscourse, alongwiththespring OrganizationalLeadership5204 class, focusedon creating aneducationandoutreach campaign toengageresidents andbusinesses onthetopicofclimatechange. Thiscourse workedwiththeRosemount MethodistChurchandInterfaith PowerandLighttogainan understandingofthenon-profit/faithbasedapproach toaddressingclimate change andobservingthe church’senergyaudit. TheCitycanusetherecommendations fromthisstudytosupport itseducation andoutreach campaignthrough theCity’swebsite, theCitynewsletter, newspaper articlesorother community events. Longterm, thisinformation willbeanessentialpartoffutureSTARCommunities recertification andthecomprehensiveplanupdate. Organizational Leadership, Policy, andDevelopment5204 ClimateEducation Summary Theinitialphaseofthestudybeganwithanopenendedsurveyaboutclimatechange. Thestructurewas lefttoallowresidentstheabilitytoanswerfreelytogetthemostoutoftheiropinions. Aftergathering information andanunderstanding, theymovedtoestablishgoals and objectives. Thisremainedbroadin scope but wasdesigned tofindawaytoattract stakeholders and showvalueintheproject. Fromthisa sixphasesetofguidelines wascreated. Itemphasized thattheCityofRosemount shouldbealeaderin theclimate educationeffort inordertogetresidentbuy-in. Ontopofthisitissuggestedthatthecity formacommitteeofcommunityvolunteerswhowillcollaboratewiththeCityandspearheadeducation andoutreachcampaigns inthecommunity. Afterawareness wascreated, thestudy suggestedtheCity should host events andprograms tocontinue educationandoutreach. Conclusions 1.Taketheleadincampaigningforreducing energyuse 2.Formacommitteeofvolunteersforeducationand outreach 3.Create buy-inandasenseofurgency related toclimatechange 4.Usethesurvey providedtogetmeaningfulfeedbackfromresidents 5.Hosteventsand programs toeducatepublic further Response: Thiscourse, alongwiththespringSustainability 4004class, focusedoncreating aneducation andoutreachcampaigntoengageresidentsandbusinesses onthetopicofclimatechange. Thiscourse recommendedtheCitytake a “leadbyexample approach” withanemphasisonenergyconservation andthetangible localimpactsofclimatechange. Shorttermnextstepscouldincludeusingthis informationtoengagethepublicandraiseawareness aboutclimatechangethroughtheCity’swebsite, theCitynewsletter, newspaper articlesorother communityevents. Longterm, thisinformationwillbe anessentialpartoffuture STARCommunitiesrecertification andthecomprehensiveplanupdate. PublicAffairs 5242 Climate Adaptation Summary Thestudents ofHumphrey SchoolofPublicAffairscompiledaclimatevulnerabilityassessment reportto discusshowRosemount canuseavulnerabilityassessmentintermsofbeingadaptableinthefaceof climatechange. Thereportwillcoverwhat canbedonetobeadaptableandconductitsown vulnerabilityassessment. Thisreportwillnotprovide acompletevulnerability assessment, butgivean overview ofdifferent approaches toachievingresiliency. Thereportdividesintosixprimary components: theproblemsetting, describedvulnerabilityassessment, describe climateimpact descriptions, discusstheplanningprocess, discussstrategiestoreducesusceptibility, and recommendations movingforwards. Conclusions 1.Considerlowimpact development methodsforfuture projects 2.Adoptzoningordinancestominimizeexposuretoenvironmentalhazards 3.Recruitingcommunitymembers toassistinclimatechangeadaptation 4.Identifythecity’sclimatechangepriorityplanningareas 5.Conductaclimatechangevulnerabilityassessment 6.Setgoalsforvulnerabilityreduction 7.Createaclimatechangeactionplanforpriorityareas 8.Establishmetricstogaugeperformance Response: Thiscourse, alongwithLaw7012, focusedonthetopicofadapting toclimatechange. It detailsdifferent methodsforconductingaclimatevulnerabilityassessmentandapproachestoachieving climateresiliency. SomeofthisinformationcansupporttheCity’seducationandoutreach campaign butwillbemosthelpfulaspartoffutureSTARCommunitiesrecertification andthecomprehensiveplan update. Law 7012 Climate Adaptation Summary Inanefforttoboostcommunity resiliency, thisstudywasdesignedtoidentifylocalclimatechangerisks andimpacts, andprovidemethodology forfutureclimateassessment. Theprimaryfocusistoidentify climatechangebestmanagementpractices. Theinitialpartistoassessthecity’sexistingpolicy documents inrelationtoclimateadaptability. Buildingoffofthesepoliciesthestudythenrecommends aplanningprocess forthecitytoaddress climateadaptationthatincludesspecificstrategies. Thisis meanttomitigate warming temperatures, extremeweatherevents, andtoboost resiliencystrategies. Thesestrategies aretranslatedintothefollowing conclusions. Conclusions Transportation 1.Consideralternative transportation optionsforvulnerablepopulations 2.Explorealternative routestomovegoods 3.Planforimpactsonrailline Infrastructure 1.Reduceamountofpavement 2.Replaceculverts withmoreresilientmaterials 3.Buildstructures moreresilient toextreme weatherevents 4.Integrateenergyefficientmodelsintoinfrastructure NaturalResources 1.RestoreWetlands 2.Preventrunoff 3.Protectwildlifehabitat 4.Monitorandplan forchanges inwaterquality WaterQuantity 1.Conservewater 2.Re-usewater 3.ReviseRosemountStormwaterManagement Plantoaddressclimaterelatedrisks 4.EncourageIntra-watershedcooperation betweenWastewater/StormwaterAuthorities Agricultural andFoodResources 1.Utilize/ConductCropStudies 2.PreventRunoff 3.DevelopaLocalFoodSystem PublicHealth 1.ProtectDrinkingWater 2.EstablishEmergencyHeatingandCoolingStrategies 3.Planformore Climate RelatedIllnesses CommunityRelations 1.HireaSustainability Coordinator 2.EducateandInvolveResidentsandStakeholders Response: Thiscourse, alongwithPublicAffairs5242, focusedonthetopicofadapting toclimate change. Itidentifiedlocalclimatechangerisksandimpacts, providesamethodology forafutureclimate changeassessment andidentifiesbestmanagementpractices. Someofthisinformationcansupportthe City’seducationandoutreach campaignbutwillbemosthelpfulaspartoffuture STARCommunities recertificationandthecomprehensiveplanupdate.