HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.i. Geographic Information System SelectionCITY OF ROSEKOUNT
EXECUTIVE SMOMY FOR ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATE: October 6, 1992 _
AGENDA STEM: Geogra
hic Information Systems
AGENDA SECTION:
(GIS)
Background
NEW 'BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: Lisa
Freese
Planning
AGENDA VQ --
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ATTACMIAMS: Memo;
Brochures on GTS Software.
APPROVED BY:
The 1990 Capital Improvement Program has $15,000 budgete for the
acquisition of computer hardware and software for a Geographic
Information System (GIS). This will enable the City of Rosemount to
utilize the automated mapping system that Dakota County is developing
with the City's financial assistance.The attached memo provides a`
background regarding the City's involvement in the development of the
Dakota County GIS and the status of the data ;available to the City.
The City had intended to purchase the software for GIS over`a year ago,'
butthechange over in staff involved with the project has delayed the
acquisition. The delay, however, has worked out to our benefit because
the technology has improved and the costs have declined.
On Tuesday, I will overview what GIS can do for the City and what our
initial capabiliti s will consist of.
RECOMEMED ACTION:
A MOTION to authorize staff to proceed with
the selection of GIS"software/hardware and
obtain quotes from vendors.
COUNCIL' ACTION:
io-W92.004
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iii of Rosemount
PHONE (612) 423.4411 2875 - 145th Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota
FAX (612) 423.5203 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 510, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068-0510
TO: Mayor E. . McMenomy
City Council Members Klassen, Staats, Willcox, and Wippermann
FROM: Lisa Freese, Director of Planning A
DATE: October, 1992
SUBJ: Geograp is Information Systems
WHAT IS A GIS?
MAYOR
Edward B. McMenomy
COUNCILMEMBERS
Sheila Klassen
James (Red) Staats
Harry Willcox
Dennis Wippermann
ADMINISTRATOR
Stephan Jilk
A Geographic Information System is a computer mapping system with a geographic database
management system integrated with the map. Simply described it allows you to associate data
with physical features on a map (ie. property owner-; lot size, land use etc. of a parcel; size,
depth, year installed, maintenance record, etc. of a sewer pipe segment; location of a fire
hydrant). I have attached a booklet entitled "GIS in the 1990's" that does a good job of
overviewing GIS and the advantage of this type of system.
WHAT STEPS HAS CITY MADE TOWARDS GIS?
Since 1990, the City Engineering and Planning staff have been working with Dakota County
towards the development of a Geographic Information System for the City. In 1990, Dakota
County, Dakota Elettric and the City entered into a cost sharing agreement of aerial
photography and stereo digitizing. Through this arrangement the City was able to have very
outdated aerial photography updated and the physical land features digitized into a computer
digital file. The City's cost was $44,725 or 44 percent of the total cost.
The aerial photography provides location and sizes of all existing buildings, houses and small
structures. The stereo digitizing enabled the development of data regarding physical land
features utilizing elevations, contour lines, water bodies, wooded areas, street locations, etc.
The County has also digitized the parcel boundaries and has integrated with this topographic
map. The City has been provided hard copy maps of this data in the half section, 200 scale
maps and the aerial photography. The County would like to provide the City a digital copy
(Computer file) of the data, but presently the City has no software that can utilize the data.
The County has developed its database on the ULTIMAP GIS software. If you are at all
familiar with GIS software, you may know that ULTIMAP was developed by Hennepin
County staff and then the product was sold by the County to ULTIMAP. It is a good system
but its major drawbacks are that it must operate on a Unix workstation (vs Personal Computer)
and that ULTIMAP has been slow to develop applications. The Company reorganized under
Chapter 11 in 1991 but has not been able to get its feet back on the ground. Earlier this
summer, the Dakota County Surveyor's office announced that they will be switching to a
different software -ARC INFO developed by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
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Geographic Info
October 2, 1992
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Lified the City's selection of a GIS software. The ULTRA" workstation
�ity at least $45,000 initially, so Planning and Public Works staff had
cost alternatives. In 1990, the City Engineer was considering purchasing
)ased software called DIGICAD. In 1991, the company developing that
ing that product. Since that time we have been exploring several
sed software and were seriously considering PC ARC INFO when the
an ARC INFO license.
WHAT is RECO ED?
We are fortunate to iave a head start with the development of a GIS system with the joint
database development effort of the County. The staff has attempted to put together a system
that will provide immediate paybacks to the City and its citizens. Those paybacks will come
in two ways 1) more efficient retrieval of information and 2) enhanced and more accurate
information. Ultimately, this should help all of us make more informed decisions. It is
important to note, however, that just like purchasing a house, a GIS system will require
ongoing maintenanc and enhancements to keep it up to date.
Staff is recommending that the development of this system will occur in three phases. In the
first phase we will acquire the GIS software and needed computer hardware in order to utilize
the data base that has been developed by Dakota County. This will enable the City to start to
customize and devel p our own maps using this base information. We will also be obtain a
computer file of the Dakota County Property data base. This will enable us to automate such
functions as public hearing mailing notices.
In phase two, the City will be enhancing the database by adding all of the City utility
information. With a system selected, we will be able to take steps immediately by requiring
compatible digital fes for all new plats in the City. Existing utility lines and facilities can be
added to the system as time and resources permit. Our goal would be to accomplish this over
the next two to three years. Most likely this work would contracted out because it is usually
more cost effective d accurate to go to a service bureau that specializes in this work. The
cost of this task dep nds greatly on the level of detail and accuracy required. Initial estimates
suggest that the task may cost up to $20,000.
The third phase, would involve enhancing the software, and networking the system to make it
available to more users. The will open up opportunities for developing specialized
applications just for the City of Rosemount. Such applications could include engineering and
design, integrating facility management systems with GIS, land use and environmental
analysis, economic evelopment, and performance zoning applications. Implementation of this
third phase will probably begin in 1994 or 1995, depending on the status of the utility database
development.
Geographic Information Systems
October 2, 1992
Page Three
WHAT WILL NEED TO BE PURCHASED IN 1992?
Staff is recommending that a vendor be hired to provide the City with a turnkey GIS system.
The software combination that we are recommending includes the purchase of PC ARC CAD,
AUTOCAD, and ARC VIEW. The ARC CAD software is a GIS software that uses the
AUTOCAD (computer drafting program) as an engine. This combination will provide our
engineering, parks and planning staff with computer drafting, database and GIS capabilities.
The ARC VIEW product works with the ARC CAD product. It runs in a windows
environment and it is very user friendly. This will enable staff that will incidently use GIS
accessibility to the system without intensive training. With limited training of about an hour,
any one will be able to view GIS information. ARC VIEW does not allow modifications to
the data or graphic information, so this will enable more employees to use the GIS without
worrying about the security of the data.
The software and database requirements of the basic GIS system will require the purchase of a
486 computer with ample storage capacity. To insure hardware and software compatibility,
we have decided that it would be advantageous to purchase the hardware and software from
the same vendor. We will also be asking that the vendor install the software and obtain and
load the data files available from the county. There are three licensed ARC INFO dealers in
the Twin Cities area and we will be receiving quotes from all three vendors.
The City has some existing equipment that can be utilized with the proposed system: an 11" x
17" digitizer and a D sized 4 pen plotter. The 1993 budget includes training for one staff
person and a color ink jet printer.
ARC INFO (SSRI) also has a local support office in Eagan. They do not sell the personal
computer based software directly, but they are willing to provide on-site demonstrations of
these products. I am in the process of arranging a demonstration of the GIS system during the
month of October for the Council members and all of the City Commission members. On
Tuesday, I will provide the details of those arrangements.
If the City Council endorses and authorizes this project to proceed, I would anticipate that the
system specifications can be developed by the end of October. If a vendor is awarded the
project at the first meeting in November, the City's GTS could be in service by the first of the
year.
..: Ultimap
GIS
o WHAT IS GIS?
o WHO NEEDS ONE?
' Ultimap
WHAT IS GIS? '""""
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0 A Geographic Database Management System
✓ Tools to input and update digital maps
✓ Tools to combine maps into larger areas
✓ A Spatial Index for efficient access
An Attribute Database Management System
✓ Tools to link graphic features to attribute
information
❑ Applications
✓ "Seeing" data in new ways
✓ Finding answers to "visual questions"
✓ Efficient management of Land and infrastructure
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WHAT IS GIS?
❑ A Geographic Database Management System
i oois to input ana upaate aig1141 maps
o Digitizing - reasonably accurate and fast
O Scanning - fast, but handles text poorly
o COGO - most accurate but slow and expensive
o Photogrammetry - highly accurate, most expensive
o Translate existing geographic data - great, if you
have any
o Updating will be a never ending task
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WHAT IS GIS?
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There is a difference between CAD maps and GIS Databases
CAD Mapping = lines, text, layers and files
o Automation of existing maps and processes
0 Limited linking to attribute data
o Limited topology
V GIS = Database records, tagging, topology
0 One map of entire area
0 Map data indexed by type, location, work area,
date
0 Powerful linking with attribute data (tagging)
0 Map stores geometric intelligence (topology)
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WHAT IS GIS?
0 A Geographic Database Management System
.� Ultimap
Tools to combine maps into urger areas
0 Requires Horizontal control to fit maps together
o Latitude -Longitude, UTM, State Plane, Local Grid
o Every single map needs control
.ltimap
WHAT IS GIS?
❑ A Geographic Database Management System
✓ A Spatial Index for efficient'access
0 To extract individual maps
o To extract areas spanning many maps
o May have other indexes (feature type, date, etc.)
..: Ultimap
WHAT IS GIS?
❑ A Geographic Database Management System
There are three common types of indexing
o Small Geographic Files
o Geographic Tiles
0, Single Geographic Database
..: Ultimap
WHAT IS GIS?
0 A Geographic Database Management System
✓ A Spatial Index of Small Geographic Files
o Generally Represent Individual Map Sheets
0 Cannot Make Spatial Queries Across Entire Area
o Difficult to Edit At Boundaries
. Ultimap
WHAT IS GIS?
❑ A Geographic Database Management System
• Each Tile Equivalent to Multiple Map Sheets
o Careful Tile Design is Necessary for Performance
• Difficult to Make Queries Across Entire Area
o Difficult to Edit at boundaries
' Ultimap
WHAT IS GIS?
❑ A Geographic Database Management System
A Spatial Index of a Single Geographic Database
0 Represents Entire Geographic Area
0 Spatial Index Provides Performance Efficiency
0 No Artificial Boundaries to Inhibit Queries or
Edits
0 Simpler Data Structure for System Administration
... Ultimap
WHAT IS GIS?
❑ An Attribute Database Management System
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o Assets: Property, Vehicles, Buildings, etc.
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o Features: Water, Soil, Trees, etc.
o Incidents: Crime, Fire, Permits, Inspections, etc.
• People: Race, Age, Income, Location, Criminals,
etc.
o Conditions: Roads, Utilities, Signs, etc.
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WHAT IS GIS? ,.......-
0 An Attribute Database Management System
✓ GIS Integrates Dissimilar Data Types
Geographic Objects -- a.k.a. Map Features
and...
Attribute Data Pertaining to the Map Features
o Property - Tax Roll Data
0 Roads - Pavement Conditions
o Flood Planes - Hazardous Insurance Data
• Soils - Land Use Data
• Utilities - Maintenance Records
• Zoning - Code and Ordinance Data
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0 An Attribute Database Management System
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❑ An Attribute Database Management System
Requires a Relationship Between the Map Features
and Associated Tabular Data.
o Common Identifier = TAG
• Parcel - Property Tax Number
• Hydrant - Hydrant ID Number
0 Geocoding = Assigning x,y Coordinates to Data
Features
• 225 Main St. N. - x:10945, y:37562
• Hydrant 23C - x:13689, y:34986
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26792 Edle Worth 5379 Oval Drive Rosemount MN 0.336 79,480
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❑ All Who Can Benefit From "Geographic" Applications
✓ "Seeing" data in new ways
✓ Finding answers to "visual questions"
✓ More efficient management of land and
infrastructure by knowing "where" things are
0 1n general
0 In relation to other features
✓ More efficient information management
0 More than 75% of government information
contains a Location field
0 Most tabular databases cannot use this location
data in "relational" queries
WHO NEEDS GIS?
V/ "Seeing" data in new 'ways
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Lakeville
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0.401
94,650
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Sue Thompson
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Eagan
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0.332
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Jim Roth
4967 Main St.
Eagan
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0.3761
78,400
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Randy Knipp
1254 Oak St. S.
Apple Valley
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0.341
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Edie Worth
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Rosemount
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79,480
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Gayl Wemer
390 Broadlawns
Bloomington
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0.385
110,500
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Lisa Raines
568 Skyline Dr. E.
Mendota Heights
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666 First St.
Apple Valley
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John Gress
394 Broadway
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Mary Fields
2990 London
Eagan
MN 0.332
75,000
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Bruce Fink
18 Carmen Ave.
Rlchlleld
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88,250
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1254 Oak St. S.
Apple Valley
DIN 0.341
95,400
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Edle Worth
5379 Oval Drive
Rosemount
MN 0.336
79,480
35753
Gayl Wemer
390 Broadlawps
Bloomington
DIN 0.385
110,500
40591
Lisa Raines
568 Skyline Dr. E. Dfendola llelghls DIN 0.349
69,800
38246
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3191 Walker Rd.
Lakeville
MN 0.382
93,600
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ArcView manages views of your data. The Table of Contents window lists the
themes in your view. Each theme has a legend, which controls how the data are
displayed. To display a theme, simply click the check box to the left of its name.
4,7 Editable Map Legend
-;;The theme's legend may be edited directly. Just double-click on a symbol and
choose a new one from a palette. Symbolize data based on attribute values by
simply selecting an attribute from a list. ArcView classifies the data and assigns
"symbols instantly.
Feature -based Text Labels
Features can also be drawn with text labels based on attribute values in the
database. Create a parcel map with each owner's name, a forestry map with cut
statistics, or a city map with street names.
Database Queries Made Easy
With ArcView's Query Builder you can formulate sophisticated query expressions
instantly, without learning a complicated syntax. Build a query by clicking on sub -
expressions and ArcView will select the features from the database that meet the
criteria and highlight them in the tabular view and map displays.
Synchronous Selection Environment
Selections may be made both logically with the Query Builder and spatially using
a palette of tools. ArcView gives you the ability to view the results of any selec-
tion in both tabular and graphic form. The synchronous selection environment lets
you make selections from either the tabular or graphic displays and see the
changes reflected throughout.
Multiple Map Displays
ArcView gives you the ability to open up multiple map display windows. Global,
regional, and local views are maintained simultaneously, and each map display
supports a variety of panning and zooming operations.
Address Matching and Geocoding
To locate an address in the map display window, simply type it in. ArcView finds
the address and shows you the location. Or use ArcView's Address Matching
utility to create a new theme of address locations by matching an entire list of
clients or incident locations to a street network. Then you can display, query,
symbolize, or select them.
Intelligent Map Redraw
To create an environment that lets you easily explore your data, ArcView renders
complex map graphics without taking control away from you. You can continue to
measure areas, symbolize features, or build queries while ArcView draws your
current view without interruption.
Output to Standard Files and Applications
ArcView's graphics may be saved to a variety of industry standard graphics files
for example, EPS, Adobe Illustrator', PICT, and CGM. Tabular listings may also
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displayed. To display a theme, simply click the check box to the left of its name.
4,7 Editable Map Legend
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choose a new one from a palette. Symbolize data based on attribute values by
simply selecting an attribute from a list. ArcView classifies the data and assigns
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database. Create a parcel map with each owner's name, a forestry map with cut
statistics, or a city map with street names.
Database Queries Made Easy
With ArcView's Query Builder you can formulate sophisticated query expressions
instantly, without learning a complicated syntax. Build a query by clicking on sub -
expressions and ArcView will select the features from the database that meet the
criteria and highlight them in the tabular view and map displays.
Synchronous Selection Environment
Selections may be made both logically with the Query Builder and spatially using
a palette of tools. ArcView gives you the ability to view the results of any selec-
tion in both tabular and graphic form. The synchronous selection environment lets
you make selections from either the tabular or graphic displays and see the
changes reflected throughout.
Multiple Map Displays
ArcView gives you the ability to open up multiple map display windows. Global,
regional, and local views are maintained simultaneously, and each map display
supports a variety of panning and zooming operations.
Address Matching and Geocoding
To locate an address in the map display window, simply type it in. ArcView finds
the address and shows you the location. Or use ArcView's Address Matching
utility to create a new theme of address locations by matching an entire list of
clients or incident locations to a street network. Then you can display, query,
symbolize, or select them.
Intelligent Map Redraw
To create an environment that lets you easily explore your data, ArcView renders
complex map graphics without taking control away from you. You can continue to
measure areas, symbolize features, or build queries while ArcView draws your
current view without interruption.
Output to Standard Files and Applications
ArcView's graphics may be saved to a variety of industry standard graphics files
for example, EPS, Adobe Illustrator', PICT, and CGM. Tabular listings may also
be saved to DBF or text files, or copied and pasted into spreadsheet, database, and
word processing applications.
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criteria to the expression with the <and> or <or> buttons. Either
choose a value directly from the database, toggle to a list of
attributes, or enter your own value directly below the scroll list.
Control the legend from the Legend Editor.
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Integrated into the local government setting,
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ArcView is there to supply an easy-to-use
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ArcView fits into the daily activities of
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ArcView provides visualization and statisti-
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applications, including target market analysis,
product profiles, product forecasting, facility
siting studies, product planning, strategic
placement of technology, address matching,
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Education and Research
ArcView on campus, whether in the class-
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or the library, supports instruction and
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from the 1990 Census; updated demographic
information covering population, households,
age, income, ethnicity, and home ownership;
business and employment counts; shopping
center locations; retail expenditure potential;
and major roads and highways.
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boundary data such as 5 -Digit
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