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June 14, 1989
T0: Council
FIZOM: Mayor Hc�ke
R�: Summary of Goals and Strategie8
Ci�i.zen Advisory Committee
Attached you wi11 find the final recommendation of the Citizen
Advisory Committee and a copy of the process that has been
followed up through Roman Numera�. V. Acti.on fio he taken would be
to receive the report, in addition, however, some of the
questions that will probably be asked of Counci]. i.s "what will
the Council be doing with the report? Will the Council be
following the process proposed in Roman Numeral YI as outlined or
will it follow some amended process?"
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Cit:izen' s Advtsory Com�nittee
GUALS AND STRA'TEGIES
Notet The tactics listed as lawer case letters beneath various
strategies were written in order to help clarifp what committee
members had in mind when they wrote the particular strategy, The
committee realizesthat the development of tactics is probably
best left to the policy-makers , but we hoped they would give you
turther insights as to our ho�es and dreams for the com�nunity.
I. SMALL TOWN AMBIENCE
GOAL To preserve and foster the sma11 town ambience af the
community, the City of Rosemount should respect its
unique historical and physical assets and encourage
continuation of strong interpersanal reZationships
among its residents.
STTtATEG T F.S
1 . Green areas should be maintained and incor��rated
into future dev�lopment.
Yes No
a. Rural Residential 3 3
b. Nature Preserves 6 p
c. Farms 2 1�
d. Parks � 0
e. Wooded Areas 6 0
f. Golf Courses 6 0
g. Sports Fields 6 0
h. Tra:tls 6 0
i. Natural Buffers betwean Com- 6 0
mercial residential area$ and
surrounding municipalities.
2. The prer�ervatian of the central downtown' s
architectural landmarks and/or the character
and/or the tradition they represent.
Yes No
a. Geraghty 8uilding 6 0
b. Carroll' s Barn 4 2
c. Old Baptist Church on Cameo 6 0
d. St. Joseph' s Church 6 0
e. Grain Elevator 6 0
f. Reconstruct Railroad Depot 6 0
g . Dr. Bergh' s Dental Office 5 1
h. New facade on white bldgs, 6 0
on 145th � �iwy 3
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I. Swal l Town A�ubierice corz` t
3. Provide an environment that will fosLer and
promote harmonious interaction and a sense of
community pride among the citizens.
Yes No
a. Worlcing forum for civic and 6 0
fraternal organization.
b. Enhance community festivals 6 0
such as Memorial Day Parade,
Leprechaun Days, Halloween
Party, Ctirist�nas Tree Lighting
ceremc�ny.
c. Continue park clean-up days and 6 0
expand this idea to neighborhood
clean-up day to foster an�i-
litter campaign.
4. Citq gov�rnment should strive to maintain
Rosemount' s safe, quiet and p�aceful ho�netown
environ�nent.
5 . Citizens shou�.d be encouraged to participate in
city g�v�rnment and local organi��tione and
allowed to effectively contribute and express
their views.
Yes No --
a. F.stab'lishment of citizen ad hoc 7 0
committees.
b. Consicieration of a new standing 7 0
citizeri committee.
6. �onvenient and eontinuous sCreetscapes and trails
should be developed to connect a11 areas of the
cornmunity to the co�nrnercial center.
Yes No
a. Pedestrian connection from 7 p
school campuses to downtown.
b. Direct bike paths between resi- 7 p
dentiaZ areas and downtown.
c. Encourage bike path connection 7 0
to U of M research center from
downtown.
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II. DOWNTOWN
GOAL The city' should �reserve and enhance the downtown' s
identity as a place of �rientation, social interaction,
cultural expression and commercial exchange.
STRA'PEGI ES
1 . Capita�ize on the educational snd recreational
areas adjacent to downtown by encouraging
the small coramerr.ial and general services that
these maritets wi11 support .
Yes No
a. Analyze the impact the high 7 p
schaol market may have on
co�nmercial uses.
b. Sport tournament and cultural 7 p
�:ven�s sliould be encouraged.
2. Develop an overall downtown plan which includes
design guidelines to enhance the cultural
uniqueness, history, identitp and "hometown"
feeling that is uniquely Rosemount" s.
Yes No
a, Po1Z citizenry as to tqpe of 7 p
architectural design dawntown
should follow.
b. Architectural standards should 7 Q
be adopted and published.
c. Formation of ad hoc downtown 7 0
beautification committee
d. Give serious consideration to 7 0
tlie recommendations of the Urban
Design Team Report.
e. Require RFQ' s & RFP' s from 7 0
several architectural firms
on significant downtown pro�ects.
3. Provide the streetscaping, walkways, lighting and
beautificaCi�n that allows peopl� to be
pedestrians and gives them a sense of be�.on�ing
and safzty.
Yes No
a. Decorative lighting and 7 0
patliways on Hwy 3 fram Armory
to Cty Rd 42.
4. Connect neighborhoods to downtown by a weZ1
planned vehicular, pedestrian and public trail
system.
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5. Su�port the central downtown concept .
Yes Na
a. Retai1. development should be S 2
restricted to downtown r�rea.
6. Provide beautification projects and pubXic open
spaces that wi11 give our citizens a sense of
place, idenCity and community pride.
Yes No
a. Town green � Q
b. Bandstand � �
c. Flowers � �
d. Banners � 0
e. Restore "Rose Maunt" 7 p
f. Park benches 7 p
g. Piped music � 0
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III. COMMUNICATIONS
GOAL The city government shauld infnrm the entire citizenry
in order to foster unity, encourage a sense of
identity ; allow iliput/feedback; and encourage apenness.
STRATEGIES
1 . We11 publicized Town Meetings should be hald
periodically.
Yes No
a. Place banners crossing streets 1 6
at various locations to publicize
town tneetings.
2 . A city news2etter should be distributed on a
regular basis.
3. Timely and informative notices af a11 meetings
should b� provided.
Yes No
a. C3ty should find ways to give 7 0
advanced nntice,in lay language,
to citizens on land use and other
issues that affect the communitp.
4 . Continuation of "Open House" opportunities.
5. Examine feasibility of access to Cable T.V. for
city inf�rmation.
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IV. BEC�tEATIONAL OPPORTUNTTIL�S
GOAL The city •�r�hauld enhance a sense of community
togethernesg by creating maintaining and preservin�
areas aud fac�.lities for both activ� and passive
leisure time experie,ices for its citizens.
STRATEGIFS
1 . Take advantage of the future arworp site by -
expanding o�i rhe core facility for added co�nmunity
uses.
2. Promote, ma3.ntain, develop and enhance community
and neighborhood parks, pedestrian paths, nature
preserves and activity areas.
Yes No
a. Develop connecting trails 9 1
between parks and neighborhoods.
b. Look at river frontage for 10 0
possible nature preserve.
c. Develop farm museum, either 7 3
as a farm day camg, working
farm, or passive displaq.
d. Cooperate with U of M Ag. 9 1
Station in developing trails,
hort�cultural pro�ects and
t�urs of their facila.ty.
e. Aev��.up p�rk ar�as in downtown 8 i
area such as town green.
3. Comwunicate with local organizations to promote
and develop recreational tournaments, events and
facilities.
Yes No
a. Programs offered should be 9 0
co-ordinated by RAAA, the City,
and I.S.D. 19b to avoid duplica-
tion and create new activities.
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V. RELATIONS �ITH �Z'rE�NAL ENTITI6S
GOAL The city • �overninerrt should maximize contral ove�
exCernal entities in a manner consiste�t wirh the
city' s ch�ra�r.er and goal�.
STRATEGIH,S
1 . The city should aeriously examine the f�$sibi.lity
of acquiring �urisdiction over the University o�
Minnesota property ,
Yes lYo
a. Hire a lobbyist to pursue 9 0
city interest regarding U of M
lands.
2. Cooperative efforts with the Univeraity of
Minnesota should be continued in order to
inf.luerice land uge decisLons in a way cansistent
with city ob�ectives .
Yes No
a. City should be cataiyst in 8 1 �-
encouraging the county, U of M
and other government agencies
to coordinaCe solid waste
management goals with Ag. Research
and other high tech uses.
b. Incinerator site at U of M 2 7
should be opposed.
3. Construction of a major airport in or near
Ro�emount sh�uld be apposed.
4. The city should work with industries located in
the Piue Bend area to imprave their corporate
images and responsiveness to citi.zens� concerns.
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VI. �C�NUMIC DEVELOPMENT
GOAL The city• should strive to balance the industrial,
commercial and residential development with sma11 town
ambienc�.
STRA'PEGIF�S
1 . Industrial development without si�nificant adverse
envi.ronmenGal impacC shoul.d be pursued.
2. Recognition should be given to the need for 8n
expan�ed and diversified base.
3. Assist economic growth by providing thoroughfares
Lo business areas.
4. Development of an 3ndustrial psrk shduld be
encouraged in appraprigte arsa.
Yes No
a. Pur�ue acquisition of railroad 9 0
lands behind Grief Brothers for
industrial park site.
5. Residential development should be encouraged in
order ro sup�ort a vital retail market.
Yes No
a. Recognize the need for housing 7 1
for Daknta County Vo-Tech
students,
b. Enc�urage small business development.
Ye8 No
a. Poll citizenry ta determine 8 p
srhat Cype of retail shopping
woulc� be patroni,2ed.
b. Tourist industry would be 6 2
promoted utilizing farm museum,
steam engine museum, U of M Ag.
Station, proposed prairie on
U of M property , Leprechaun Days.
Advertising can be done in State
Tourism paper.
7 . The land use decision making process should insure
adequate voter participation and input into zoning
and land use decisions.
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Fail/'Winter Co�unity Involvement Process
Goa.l Setting Process
(Amended 2-21-89)
Goal/�ctivitp Task Start Individua.l(s) Completion
Date Responsible Date
I. Formation of Co�nuni.tv Direction and Development
Advisor� Commi.ttee
A. Solicit �rospective members from council, special Aug 2 i�layor/Council Aug. 16
interest groups, and evidence of past interest and Staff ,
involvement.
B, Determine Scope and charge of Advisorp Co�. Aug. 2 Mayor Aug. 16
C. Present Iist of prospective commi.ttee canidates ?�a�or Aug. 16
D. Meet with Advisory Co�ittee - pick chair, '.'�ayarjCouncil Sept. 5-9
co�-chair, and recorder. Revzew the charge, scope
of committee and the gosis of the community involvz-
ment process. P1an for town meatings.
II. Conduct Town rleetin� (MCIP Leadership) Council, Staff, Sept. 2b-30
Place: Rosemount High School Student Center MCIP, Communit�
Ed., Advisorp Comm.
Tentative Schedule:
A. Fi3.m to introduce concept of vision setting. �
B. Dream session; What would Rosemount look like? Facilitator
What do you envi.sion this communitp becoming?
Small oroups of 5-8. Each group w�.11 come up with
5-8 verp general, non-specific, future oriented
3tS��tIIEI1�9 that answer the questions "what?" or "which?"
C. Lar�e Group Ret�ortinQ and PrioFitizin_g Facilitator
Lach recorder will report 2 of their groups dreams.
Reporti�g wi11 continue until all dreams have been
e:chausted. The facilitator will Iead a prioritizing
session. All reported dreams will be nwnbered. Each
partir_ipant wi.11 be asked to pzck the 5 most important
dreams. The data will be tallied 3nd the 5--8 most
identified dreams will be determi.ned.
Fall/Winter Conmmunity Involvement Process •
Goa1 Settiag Process (Amended 2-21-89)
Goal/Activity Task Start Individual(s) Completion
Date Responsible Date
(II. con't)
D. Small Group Brainstormin� Session: Each small group Facilitator
wi11 begin identifying goals/objectives on how to
best fulfill the top 5-8 dreams identified in t�e
large group prioritizing session.
E. Each recorder will, document the results of their Advisorp Comm. .
respective group's decisions. Representatives
IIS. Conduct Citizen Attitude Survey Oct 24 Nov 11
A. Staff, Council, Commissions, and Advisorp �omm. Oct 3 Oct 14
meet with Decision Resources Survey orientation
B. Advisory Council uses information gleaned from flct 10 Advisory �omm. flct 21
the town meeting to help determine survey focus
areas.
C. Tnput from Staff, Council, Advisory �o�i.ttee is Oct 17 Staff, Council, Oct 23
given to decision resaurces. Advisorp Com��.
D. Survey conducted. Dec. 10 Jan 25 M
IV. Advisorp Committee Goal and Action Plan Recommdation
A. Advisory �omm3.ttee, staff, and council commissions Feb 7 Decision Resources Feb 28
�eet with Decisiom R�sources to debrief survey Feb 23 Advisorp �ommittee
trends and patterns. (2 - 3 meetings) Mar 2
B. Drawing assumptions and conclusions the Advisory :�Iar 2 Advisory Committee :Kar 31
Comrn. synthesiizes data from Town Meeting, Survey,
Urban Design Team in order to develop preli.minary
direction oriented goals and a more specific list
af recommended strategies to fullfill those goals.
C. Advisorp Committee presents Preiiminarp uoal/StraCe�i�s Mar. 28 Advisorp Committee Mar. 28
Plan recommendations to council, staff and commissions. Staff - Council
r��++nity Involvement Process �
Goal. Setting Process (Amended 5-15-�9}
Goal/Activi.ty Task Start Individual(s) Completion
Date Responsible Date
(IV. con't)
D. Advisory Committee meets with staif to review Apri1 Advisory Committee April
preliminarp Goals/Strategies and IIrban Design Staf£ Council
Team.
V. Second Town Meeti.n� Map Council, Staff ,�une
Advisorp Committee .
A, Preliminary Communitp Goals/Strategies presented
to citizens in order to receive feed back.
B. Final Goals/Strategy Recommendations presented to June Adv. Comm. , Council .Iune
council.
VI, Strate�ic Plannin�/Construct a Yision of Citv's Future June Staff, Council, � A�gust
Commissions
A. Staff, Council and Commissions criti�ue/amend
Advisvrp Committee recommendations.
B. Council, staff, commissions strat�gize one and two
year action plan to carry out com,m,n�ty goals and
recommended actions.
C. Planning Commission uses Advisorv Committee's �
recommendations and one and two pear action plan to
revise comprehensive oui.de plan.
VII. Open ?3ouse Sept/Oct Staff, Council,
Advisory Comm3.Ltee
Fina1 Community Goals/Strategies an� one and two
year action plan presented as part of "State of
City" address.
VIII. Implement - Monitor - Evaluate Goals - flbjectives t}ngoing
One and Two Year Action Plans. At�plp organizational
strategies - convert vision into reality.
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SUMMARY OF GOALS - SCOPE - CHARGE �F CITI'7.EN ADVISflRY CQM�iI2TEE '
(A�ended 2-21-89)
�o. of Meetin�s Char�e When (tsntative)
1 1 . Review entire scope, charoe and mission Sept. S-9
of the committee' s role in t�e community
ooal-setting. Review plan of action for
the town meeting and in particular the
role of committee members.
1 2 . Committee members act as small group �ct. 11
recorders and hosts at town meeting
1 3 . CommittPe meets with survep vendor, Qct. 19 �
�ecision Resources, for orientation of
citizen attitude survep
1-2 4. Committee develops survep focu� areas �ov. 7
�ased on information gleaned from toWn
a�eeting
2 S . Committee meets with �ecision Resource, Feb. 16
debrief the trends and results bf the
survey.
2-3 6 . Committee develops a preliminarp Goals/ Mar.
Strateoies Action plan r�commendation to
present to council, commissions, and staff.
1 7 . Committee presents Preliminary Communitp Joalsf Mar. 28 .
5trategies recommendations to council, staff, ,�
cammissions.
1 8, Committee a�eets with staff to review prsliminarp April
i.ommunity Gaals/Strategies.
1 9. Commi�.tee hosts second town meeting to May
present �reliminary Community Goa1s/Strategie
and receive citizen input.
13 T�tal Meetings, September to ��tay
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