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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100107 Worksession 4646 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 City Council/County Board Joint Meeting Prior Lake City Hall Monday, October 1 4:30 p.m. AGENDA I. Introductions . II. Planning and Land Use o Comp Plan 2030 o Annexations o Scott County Facilities (HWY 13/282) III. Transportation and Transit o Current and Future Projects IV. SCALE and Technology o Fiber o 800 MHz o Web casting/Web streaming V. Public Safety o Safe Communities o Emergency Management . lvl:\COUNCIL\ WORK SESSJONS\2007\City Council - ~.(;Ui}lH\{m~WJg#;~hil\ootling 1001 07.doc Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 " .. , ~ Scott COUNTY PLAN Malailg~ the Visiol1 a Reality Dear County Resident, You are invited to attend an important milestone for Scott County: the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Open House. This insert provides a summary of key tactics of the 2030 Comp Plan that will be on display at the Open House. If you have not yet been involved in the 2030 planning process. now is the time! The actions made today will guide future decisions on how Scott County will look. feel, and function over the next twenty years. We encourage you to attend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Open House to provide your input and help us plan for the future. our future. Scott County. Sincerely. Scott County Commissioners 3'.dJ ~ d1.4 L o( 10_ ( , -.. .,r:"',#'-- 1r!.. ~ -\ 'j '-, .1,- ,_ - ! y., "J )~< ,.,....~---- Draft 2030 Camp Plan to be Presented at Open House After three years of public input, committee meetings. surveys, an extensive visioning process. and staff preparation, the Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update will be unveiled at a public open house on October 23 at the Prior Lake High School. This is the best chance for citizens to review the 2030 Comp Plan before the formal public hearing process begins in early 2008. Detailed information on future County land use, transportation. parks. trails, open space. public safety. and human service planning will be on display at the Open House. The Open House format includes a presentation from officials. staff. and stakeholders that will provide a summary of the Plan's key recommendations and how they relate to the 2030 Vision. Following the presentation. participants will be able to review tactics and maps of the 2030 Comp Plan in greater detail. You are cordially invited: Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Open House Tuesday, October 23, Presentation 7:00 - 8:00 PM Open House 8:00 - 9:30 PM Prior Lake High School Auditorium 7575 I 50th St. W.. Savage The 2030 Comp Plan guides the future growth and development of Scott County over the next twenty years. For more information on the Open House and to preview chapters of the 2030 Comp Plan. go to WWW.CO.scott.mn.us and click on "2030 Comp Plan Update" under the "Quick Links" section. The 2030 Vision (below) is the first of its kind for Scott County and has been a major component of the 2030 planning process. Recommendations, strategies. and tactics of the 2030 Comp Plan have been prepared in order to achieve the 2030 Vision. 2030 Vision Statement In 2030, Scott County is a well-planned, safe, prosperous, and fiscally responsible community built by citizens and businesses who value neighborhoods, education, families, health, and public safety, and who enjoy its natural beauty, rural character, and location in the region. In 2030, Scott County is recognized metro-wide as one of the best places to live, worl<, shop, and play in the Twin Cities because we have: · prospered with a diversity of urban and rural lifestyle choices; · respected and managed our natural and environmental resources; · developed and maintained a safe, efficient, and comprehensive transportation and trail system; · met the human and social service needs of our most important resource... our citizens and neighbors; · diversified our economy; and · secured a high quality of life for our citizens through leadership at the local, regional, state, and federal level. What's Inside: See pages 2-3 for more information on the 2030 Comp Plan See page 4 for a timeline of the next steps;n the 2030 planning process , Major Tactics of the 2.030 Comprehensive Plan Update Five major tactics, or strategies for achieving a desired end or result. are used in the 2030 Comp Plan. Staff work teams representing city. town, tribal, county. school district. and public safety agencies collaborated as part of the 2030 planning process to develop these tactics and ensure they address issues from many viewpoints. Collectively. the tactics provide a comprehensive strategy for accommodating growth and development in Scott County in a manner that will help turn the 2030 Vision into reality. These five tactics will be discussed in greater detail and available for review at the 2030 Open House. Major 2030 Tactics People & Public Safety Land Use & Growth Management Transportation Parks, Trails & Open Space Natural Resource Planning People & Public Safety First and foremost. the 2030 Comp Plan is for the people who call Scott County home. An entire chapter of the 2030 Camp Plan is dedicated to goals. policies. and tactics geared at pmviding safe. healthy. and livable communities in order to maintain a high quality of life and protect the County's most valuable resource: People. SCOtt County is pmjected to experience major' demographic changes by 2030. The number of ,'esidents is expected to more than double f,'om 2000 US Census figures of 89.498 individuals to ,lpproximately 222.000 people by 2030, If these pmjections hold true. the next twO decades will see the largest population growth spurt in the County's history. In 2030. County residents will be more diverse as the minority population continues to increase. In addition, there will be significant growth in both the number of school.age children and senior citizens. This will require communities to adapt to increased needs for these population groups by developing more schools. senior housing, and transportation options. Population growth will continue to put greater demands on social Jnd public safety services. The 2030 Vision aspires to have a majority of the County's wQl-kforce employed in our community. However, current employment projections show the number of jobs will not keep pace with the working population, requiring many to commute to surrounding counties for employment. To assist in employment growth. the 2030 Comp PIJn provides strategies to increase business development opportunities and encourage economic growth. The Scot! Counry 20]0 Comp Prall (o(tJ~e~ 011 the people o( SCOft COllllty U(ld ide(lri(rt'~ key S!fategie~ (or ((euritl,~ find mo;nlaining ~(/fl', /Jt'Ullhy. unci h'vuble communifies. Land Use & Growth Management I I The prinlalY goal of the 2030 land Use M.lp (left) is to allow for efficient city growth and to properly stage rural growth in a manner that does not negatively impact existing and future public infrastructure investments. The 2030 land Use Map guides areas for far'ming. housing. business. and industry in the rural areas with a range of densities and intensities. The map continues the approach of reserving land around each city to allow for logical urban expansion, but takes it a step further by creating a two.tier-ed system that looks well out imo the future. The first tier identities land around each city within current planned regional or local sewer service areas. The second tier identifies land that could be served by a future regional wastewater treatment pbnt beyond 2030. 2030 land Use Map (.-_._- ...~':::-:-:. . ---) ..-~ -- '''-- -...............- ~ --- ----~- ". ---_.- - -- -_._~ . --..-.. - - --.....-- - -.-...-" -...--. -. --.-..- _..---_._~-_.- --' .-, _.~._-_.._-_._- The 2030 land Use Map acknowledges certain portions of the County may never' urbanize. As a result. this area is guided for rurJI densities (:::2.5 acre lots) once infrastructure needs are adequately determined through proper planning studies. The 2030 Comp Plan introduces a strategy called the "public value density credits program." This program provides flexibility in subdivision design (which m,y include density bonuses) in exchange for creating or dedicating public values that promote varied housing options. improve public infrastructure systems (roadways, parks. trails, drainageways), and/or encourage natural resource protection. This program utilizes site specific public values to create unique neighborhoods and achieve the 2030 Vision. / I llfal.:Ji~f.r the J 'i,'/o/l a HcaiJi)" Participants in the 2030 Visioning workshops ranked traffic and congestion as the most critical growth-related issues facing Scott County. Bottlenecks already occur on Highways 169 and 13 during rush hour; as the County gains 100.000 more people by 2030. traffic levels will only increase. The 2030 Transportation Plan prepares for this future demand by identifying current system needs. providing travel demand forecasts. and describing potential funding sources. The primary goals of the County transportation system are [0 preserve. manage, improve. and expand the existing roadway system and explore alternative modes of transportation such as trails. busways. and commuter and light rail. The Southbridge Crossings Transit Station (off County Road I B in Shakopee) is the first transit station in SCOtt County and offers direct bus service to downtown Minneapolis. Scott County Association for leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) has formed coalitions to ensure multj.jurisdictional planning and secure state/federal funding for two of the County's major regional connections (TH 41. TH 13). Proper planning and continued investment in the transportation network will ensure County roadways are safe and meet the future needs of residents and businesses. Regional Parks & Traits Existing. Planned and Proposed Pr.hmin~ry Oran COUflty P,lrks/Trol/s To Be Detemllf:e(/ -~~- --.\ .~~A- ('" ~. ~~" f~, ,i ~~ ;~;r;j-T ,...., ;-.~.tij;:;'; _1_ J _____....,..--.:.....r:-'~I ~-,-."... 0-- -.--- -. I I . . .....:.-:;.! '''--...: _._~_.._- . A~ - - / '/'_ ~;i;~.~-~ J' k. \~_~"- ~ ~_I >. :' ->"" --" \. \..( ~::::...-::::. ..-..r -. ,/" . \'~ '_.c:::: 'I. r . ,_. !.:=:::;:=o; . . - \. T- - _. "\ "{, . ,- - -:-~~'" _~ 1.---._ _ . ..~_. _________._,.__~.. _____. .~__:.. S('tltl Lege"ot - Local Collector - B Minor Arterial - A Minor Arterial - Princip.al Arterial ."-,SCALE Transportation ... Initiatives Scon '~;1IK .~_... ~"""__R"_"'_"~.. ............ ...__.-. ..-......-.-.-........- -..-. '.-- _h_......._.. _..__.. Parks, Trails & Open Space In 2004. the County adopted an Interim Parks. Trail,. and Open Space Plan that outlined policies for acquisition, development, operation. Jnd IllJintenance of J region,}1 and County owned parks. trails. and open space system. The 2030 Comp Plan updates and continues implememation of the Interim Plan in order CO provide natural resource based recreational opportunities and pr-otect valuable natural areas for County residents. Recent surveys have shown strong support for trails, parks, Jnd protecting natural resources. When asked should the County work now CO prescl-ve open space in light of rising land costs and development pressures, three-quarters of respondents agt'eed or strongly agr'eed. Curr'ent highlights to the County's park system include completion of the Spring lake Regional Park Master Plan. the acquisition of land for' Cedar lake f.1rm Regionai Park. and continued development of the Scott County Regional Trail that connects Shakopee. Prior lake. and Credit River. The 2030 Comp Plan identifies a search ar'ea for a future regional park reserve in Blakeley Township and pians for destination trails that will connect each regional park and provide trail access to the rest of the metropolitan area. Natural Resource Planning The 2030 Comp Plan introduces a tactic to help protect unique and sensitive natural features in Scott County. Mapping and protecting these features can help preserve open space, provide passageways for the migration of wildlife and native plants, facilitate recreational activities. and improve the health of the natural environment. The ractic involves identifying and mapping "natural area corridors" to maintain a network of natural areas within the County. This approach has been used throughout Minnesota. including the City of Shakopee. In 2007. County staff wor'ked with r.epresentatives of the Scott WMO Watershed Planning Commission, County Parks and Planning Advisory Commissions. Township Boards. and SCott Soil & Water Conservation District Board to identify desired landscapes. features. and land types valued for protection in natural area corridors. A draft natural area corridors map (right) has been prepared for public review at the 2030 Open House. The final natural area corridors map will be completed for inclusion in the 2030 Comp Plan. along with recommendations to implement this new progr'arn. A similar effort is being completed to identify ar'eas that may be appropriate for future regional srormwater management. County Defined Natural Area Corridors Preliminary Draft L~1OI D'~"'"'."~ ,._~ ::II ,~-~_.~,.~...,,_ :s"-,_,:,,,_,'.''''L.- .lfak/Ill.{ /he l'i:,,/ol1 a Heahi.I' Stay Involved in the County's 2030 Planning Process There are many ways to stay involved in Scott County's 2030 Comp Plan process: VISIT THE COUNTY WEBSITE Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the planning process by logging on to the County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan website. To preview chapters and learn more about upcoming events click on the "2030 Comp Plan Update" under the "Quick Links" section on the County homepage at WWW.CO.scott.mn.us CONTACT COUNTY STAFF Contact Scott County Planning staff to find out how to get involved. or for information about the project. E-mail or call with questions or comments. E-mail: bdavis@co.scott.mn.us Phone: (952) 496-8475 rr.7!\rrJ ' i1_'I' n..., v..wp,f.H:.:."'i'€ h1u ~te me-.:s - <-I I : ~ r - ) > .1 READ THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Scott County will be sending press releases. soliciting news articles. and advertising public events in several of the local newspapers serving Scott County. Updated information will also appear in the Scott County SCENE publication. JOIN THE 2030 E-NEWSLETTER Scott County periodically sends 2030 e-newsletters to announce upcoming events. website updates. and important information regarding the 2030 planning process. To sign up for the 2030 e-newsletter. e-mail ahingeveld@co.scott.mn.us or call (952) 496-8475. I J I-~n:: II PLEASE STAY INVOLVED YOUR FUTURE AND YOUR LEGACY DEPENDS ON IT! Comprehensive planning is an ongoing. interactive process to set a course for the future. Your talents. energy, ideas, and participation are needed to help develop a plan for Scott County's future that maintains our high standard of living and ensures the vitality of our diverse and prosperous communities. \?.. ., ',; , "j ! .~#. f,;. ,.' .. - - , -. J I I I, .11 I 1 \ The top of the mountain is in sight with the 2030 Comp Plan ready for review! We encourage everyone to attend the 2030 Open House and review the 2030 Comp Plan on the County's website. After the open house. there will be additional opportunities to stay involved in the 2030 planning process. The following timeline describes the next major milestones in the 2030 planning process over the next 12 months: Fall 2007 - Hold 2030 Open House; Present Plan to County advisory committees (Planning. Parks, WMO) Winter 2008 - Hold Public Hearing at joint County Board/Planning Advisory Commission meeting Winter 2008 - Submit Plan to cities. neighboring counties. and school districts for review and comment Summer 2008 - Hold second Public Hearing at joint County Board/Planning Advisory Commission meeting Summer 2008 - Submit Plan to Metropolitan Council for review and approval Fall 2008 - Final adoption of Plan by County Board :0 k/;iIUiig t11t~J Vision;1 Rtwlily.