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LAND USE I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments
Preserve the rural, agricultural character of Scandia through zoning regulations, ordinances, and site design standards
1.
Provide on-going code enforcement in the City.
Ongoing
Zoning Administrator / Sheriff
Deputy
Started
This is an ongoing activity
2.
Carry out a study of the City and current zoning map to
2019-2023
Planning Commission
2.
identify areas for preservation of open space, arable land,
2019-2020
Planning Commission
May be part of the study identified above.
large lots, and prime agricultural land.
3.
Review tools to allow transfer of development rights, cluster
2019-2020
Planning Commission
development and the like.
Ma
land use to prevent the premature demand for extension of urban services and in
1. Carry out a study of the City and current zoning map to 2019-2023
2. Update Capital Improvement Plan biennially to be proactive in Ongoing
identifying infrastructure issues
that allow existing service levels to meet service needs
Planning Commission
Capital Improvement The next update is scheduled for 2020.
Committee
Ensure a varietv of lot sizes to create affordable development opportunities to best meet the needs of residents and businesses in Scandia
1.
Identify infrastructure improvements necessary to allow
2020
City Engineer/City Council
May be part of the study identified above.
smaller lots in Village Neighborhood Districts
2.
Update the Development Code for lot area and setbacks in
2019-2020
Planning Commission
May be part of the study identified above.
Village Mixed Use and Neighborhood Districts
Protect and encourage agricultural production to ensure it is a part of the communitv as a viable long-term land use
1.
Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag
2019-2023
Planning Commission
May be part of the study identified above.
Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements
2.
Review zoning map for General Rural and Ag Core to protect
2019-2020
Planning Commission
May be part of the study identified above.
prime farmland
3.
Provide for greater density in the Village Neighborhhod
2019-2020
Planning Commission
District to focus growth away from prime agricultural land
4.
Identify potential tools to encourage preservation of prime
2019-2020
Planning Commission
Purpose is to allow concentrated development in a
agricultural land as part of development.
small area if the rest of the land is put under
permanent protection as farmland/open space.
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Allow for the
safe and orderly extraction of aggregate resources while protecting sensitive resources on or near those properties
and providing for transitions to other uses when resource
1.
Require annual review of operating plans for mines
Ongoing
City Council
2.
Permit continuation of current mining activities
Ongoing
City Council
3.
Review Development Code related to mining and related
activities
2019-2020
Planning Commission
4.
Update zoning map after mines are no longer in operation
Planning Commission
Timing will be based on schedule of existing mines
Ensure Zoning Code is reflective of Comprehensive Plan
1.1Update Zoning Ordinance to reflect new changes in Comp Plant 2019-2020 1 Planner / Planning Commission I Started lComplete by end of 2019
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NATURAL RESOURCES Schedule Lead Status Comments
Protect natural resources and look for opportunities to connect large areas of open space
1.
Identify potential funding sources and grant opportunities
Ongoing
Lead/Partners
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
2.
Evaluate tools such as preservation and conservation
easements as part of development.
Ongoing
Lead/Partners
Preserve high quality natural areas
1.
Continue to maintain and to preserve existing natural areas
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
to treat AIS and educate public
Recreation
2.
Provide educational materials regarding threats to natural
Ongoing
Parks & Recreation / MnDNR
City action may be limited by city budget; support
2.
areas such as buckthorn and other invasive species
Ongoing
Lake Associations
other partners
Eliminate, reduce, or mitigate the negative effects of invasive species on natural resources
1.
Support efforts of Watershed Districts and Lake Associations
Ongoing
Watershed Associations and
to treat AIS and educate public
Lake Associations
2.
Support programs that are proactive in limiting the effects of
Ongoing
Watershed Associations and
City action may be limited by city budget; support
2.
invasive species where appropriate.
Ongoing
Lake Associations
other partners
3.
Provide educational materials regarding threats to natural
Ongoing
Parks & Recreation / MnDNR
3.
areas such as buckthorn and other invasive species
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
4.
Develop maintenance plan for invasive species control in City
2019-2020
Public Works / Parks &
4.
parks
2021
Recreation
Recognize and enhance publicly owned lands and improve public access to such lands where appropriate
1.
Prepare inventory of public lands, inlcuding current conditions
2020
Public Works / Parks &
and uses, issues related to the property and opportunities for
Recreation
the future
2.
Use CIP process to develop 5 -year plans for improvements
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
Next CIP process is scheduled for 2020
Recreation
3.
Identify potential funding sources and grant opportunities
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
Recreation
4.
Develop management plans for City owned properties
2021
Public Works / Parks &
Recreation
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worK witn property owners to protect ana preserve native, enaangerea, inreatenea, ana unique
piants ana animals on privately ownea lana
1.
Provide access to information on significant ecological areas
2021
Public Works / Parks &
and species in Scandia
Recreation
2.
Provide educational materials on best management practices
Ongoing
Parks & Recreation / MnDNR
and programs/resources from other agencies
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RESILIENCE I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments
Encourage the use of renewable, local and diverse forms of energy in order to increase use of local resources, mitigate the local risk from fossil fuel scarcity and price increases, and help meet
Minnesota's climate protection goals.
1.
Implement GreenStep Cities Best Practices as appropriate
Ongoing
Staff / Green Step Committee
2.
Provide ongoing review of new technologies
3 - 5 years
Commission
Proceed with caution. Past experience shows how
quickly new technologies can turn out not as expected
and creating new unique problems
Encourage energy efficient housing that exceeds the minimum efficiency levels required in the State building codes
1.
Work with utility providers to provide educational materials
Ongoing
Excel Energy/ Minnesota
on best management practices and energy saving programs
Energy Resources
Review the goals of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program and implement GreenStep Cities Best Practices as appropriate
1. 1 Review program for discussion and awareness T ongoing F City Council
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HOUSING Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments
Support a variety of housing types and densities for residential uses in and surrounding the Village Center
1.
Review zoning map and Development Code regulations for
2019-2020
Planner / Planning Commission
Village Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts
2.
Identify future infrastructure issues for developing housing at
2020
Engineer/ Public Works / CIP
Next scheduled CIP is 2020
increased densities, and plan for future development as part
Committee
of CIP.
Expand life -cycle housing opportunities for residents at all points of life
1.
Review Development Code regulations for uses in the Village
2019-2020
Planning Commission
Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts
2.
Work with Washington County CDA to identify options for
Ongoing
City Staff / Planning
expanded senior housing in Scandia
Commission / WCDA
Encourage a range of housing choices that fit with the character of the community
1.
Review Development Code regulations for uses in the Village
2019-2020
Planning Commission
Mixed Use and Village Neighborhood districts
2.
Work with potential developers to provide a variety of
Ongoing
Planning Commission
housing options in the City
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ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS I Schedule I Lead IStatus Comments
Concentrate on retaining and expanding local businesses in and around the Village Center and existing Rural Commercial districts
1.
Review Development Code regulations for commercial and
2019-2020
EDA / Planning Commission /
2.
mixed use districts
2020
Planner
2.
Develop an incentives program to assist local businesses and
Ongoing
EDA
2.
to encourage business retention
Ongoing
Minnesota Food Association
This could involve the placement of conduit to
3.
Create TIF districts to help rebuild/renovate buildings
2020
EDA / Council
facilitate future expansion
4.
Review Development Code regulations to allow more
2019-2020
Planning Commission / Planner
flexibility in lot subdivisions
Actively support the retention and expansion of Scandia community -scale agricultural operations
1.
Carry out a study of the City and current zoning map to
2019-2023
Planning Commission
2.
identify areas for preservation of open space, arable land,
2020
City/ Internet Providers
large lots, and prime agricultural land.
2.
Work with the Minnesota Food Association to provide
Ongoing
Minnesota Food Association
This could involve the placement of conduit to
educational materials on small scale farming operations
facilitate future expansion
3.
Review Development Code regulations to continue to
2019-2020
Planning Commission
encourage and protect community -scale agriculture
4.
Review Development Code related to General Rural and Ag
2019-2020
Planning Commission
Core zones for uses, lot area and setback requirements
S.
Review Development Code regulations to identify barriers to
2019-2020
Planning Commission
small scale agricultural uses.
Encourage home-based entrepreneurs and businesses
1.
Review Development Code regulations to permit and
encourage home-based businesses
2019-2020
Planning Commission
2.
Evaluate options to meet state service minimum internet
2020
City/ Internet Providers
standards throughout the City
3.
Look for opportunities to facilitate expansion of internet
Ongoing
City/ Internet Providers
This could involve the placement of conduit to
infrastructure as part of road development and reconstrucion
facilitate future expansion
projects.
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Expand access to internet services throughout the entire City
1.
Work with internet providers to provide educational materials
Ongoing
City/ Internet Providers
Frontier is now offering business programs to better
about available programs for businesses
serve local business and home based businesss in
certain areas.
2.
Evaluate options for community -wide upgrades
2019
City/ Internet Providers
3.
Evaluate options to meet state service minimum internet
2020
City/ Internet Providers
standards throughout the City
4.
Identify funding strategies to accelerate expansion and
2019
City / MIDCO
upgrade of internet service.
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PARKS AND TRAILS I Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments
Develop an effective planning approach to developing and maintaining parks and recreation areas and constructing and maintaining trails and routes to meet the needs of residents
1.
Prepare inventory of public lands, inlcuding current conditions
2020
Public Works / Parks &
and uses, issues related to the property and opportunities for
Recreation
2.
the future
Ongoing
MnDNR
2.
Use CIP process to develop 5 -year plans for improvements
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
Next CIP process is scheduled for 2020
Park Reserve
Recreation / CIP Committee
Develop a close working relationship with other agencies and groups to enhance the parks and recreation facilities and develop trails and routes in the City
1.
Develop a list and meet with groups who can partner with
2019
Parks & Recreation Committee
the City to meet goals.
2.
Continue work with MnDNR on Gateway Trail through Scandia
Ongoing
MnDNR
3.
Work with Washington County on connections to Big Marine
Ongoing
Parks & Recreation Committee
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
Park Reserve
/Washington County Parks
4.
Establish better connection with William O'Brien State Park as
2020
Parks & Recreation / Public
a part of Scandia
Works / MnDNR
Support a network of parks and trails to provide community -wide connections to serve the health and welfare of residents
1.
Develop a long-range plan to connect neighborhoods within
2022
Parks & Recreation
the City via trails.
2.
Support creation of County -wide bike plan that incorporates
Ongoing
County Parks / Cycling Scandia
2.
County and State highways.
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
Use park and recreational facilities search areas and other natural resource information to guide and encourage park acquisition donations and potential site acquisitions when property becomes
1.
Develop an inventory of high priority sites for future park
2022
Parks & Recreation
development in areas of projected future development, and
establish priorities for acquisition and development.
2.
Identify potential funding sources and grant opportunities
Ongoing
Public Works / Parks &
Look for resources that do not rely on City budget
Recreation
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TRANSPORTATION Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments
Provide an integrated, internally -connected, efficient street system connecting village and higher density neighborhoods to the Village Center
1. Develop a long-range street plan for Village Neighborhood 2022-2023
District
Engineer/ Pubic works
2020
City Engineer
2. Require street connections and development occurs Ongoing
Engineer / Pubic works
2.
sensitive standards
Establish context -sensitive roadway design standards that will protect the narrow and heavily wooded character of identified low -traffic roadways
1.
Review Engineering standards to provide alternate context-
2020
City Engineer
2.
sensitive standards
Ongoing
City Engineer/ MnDOT
2.
Consider including a section on road design in the architectual
2019
City Engineer /Planning
design guidelines
Commission
Maintain Scandia's system of local roadways that is well coordinated with MnDOT and Washington County roadways
1.
Participate in County long-range planning and CIP activities
Ongoing
City Engineer/ Washington
County
2.
Participate in MnDOT long-range planning activities
Ongoing
City Engineer/ MnDOT
Encourage the use of non -automotive modes of transportation
1.
Provide educational materials about trails and biking
Ongoing
Parks & Recreation / Cycling
Scandia
2.
Provide information on transportation options, such as Metro
2018
City
Mobility and Transit Link service.
Support the development of regional and local transit options
1.
Work with Washington County and the Metropolitan Council Ongoing
on the expansion of transit options
City / Washington County /
Metropolitan Council
Preserve the safetv of reeional air traffic
1.lReview the Development Code to ensure height restrictions 1 2019 1 Planning Commission
are consistent with
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WATER RESOURCES Schedule I Lead I Status I Comments
Preserve and protect the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater
1.
Identify specific threats and risks to water quality (ex. road
Ongoing
Public Works
2.
salt) and explore potential options and alternatives to
Ongoing
Watershed Districts
2.
mitigate the threats and risks.
Ongoing
City Engineer/ Staff /
2.
Update Shoreland Overlay disrict requirements to minimize
2019-2020
Planning Commission
3.
building impact on waterfront
Ongoing
Engineer/ Staff
3.
Identify sensitive water areas to require protective practices
2020-2021
City Engineer / Watershed
in these areas
I
I Districts
Improve stormwater management and land stewardship practices.
1.
Participate in Watershed District planning efforts and support
Ongoing
City Engineer/ Staff /
2.
projects to improve water quality
Ongoing
Watershed Districts
2.
Work with Watershed District to identify areas where
Ongoing
City Engineer/ Staff /
stormwater BPMs can be implemented
Watershed Districts
3.
Identify areas where direct impacts to impaired waters can be
Ongoing
Engineer/ Staff
reduced
Protect the natural and scenic resources of the St. Croix River Corridor, both within and adjacent to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
1.
Acquire park land on the Saint Croix (Zavoral mine/solar
2022-2028
City
2.
installation)
Ongoing
Washington County CDA
2.
Review Lower St. Croix River Ordinance and update to address
2019-2020
Planning Commission
issues
Ensure financial and environmental accountability for installation, maintenance, remediation, and management of any permitted private wastewater system
1.
Search for sources of funding for septic repair/replacement
for households .
Ongoing
Washington County Pubic
Health
2.
Promote Washington County SSTS low interest loan program
Ongoing
Washington County CDA
and SSTS fix Up grants for low-income residents for
improvement to non-compliant septic systems
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