Inver Grove Heights Comprehensive Plan Priorities Thank you for taking the time to identify what level of priority each of the following goals, strategies, and actions should have in the Inver Grove Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan. For a more detailed look at the any of the following elements please navigate to the documents page on the Inver Grove Heights Comprehensive Plan website. There you will find a set of boards that was used at the February 15th, 2018 open house event.The topics included in this survey include Transportation, Parks and Trails, Focus Areas, Views of the Mississippi River, Economic Development, and Housing. To leave your comments on the draft 2040 Land Use Plan, please navigate to the online mapping site Social Pinpoint.This survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Transportation Please identify what level of priority should be given to each broad transportation system plan statement. Question Title * 1. Continue to collaborate with developers and property owners on planning and development of a local collector street network serving the NW Area. Use the 2012 Collector Street Study as a guide and adhere to regional roadway spacing and access standards to the degree possible. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 2. Advocate for regional funding of regionally significant transportation improvements: Extension of Argenta Trail from existing terminus to I-494. Building of a new interchange at I-494 and the new Argenta Trail. Building of an interchange at Highway 55 and Argenta Trail. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 3. Support and encourage a street system design and land use development pattern that strengthens the market viability for greater transit coverage and frequency of service. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Please identify what priority level each set of goals has for you. Question Title * 4. Access + Mobility: Provide a transportation system that serves the access and mobility needs of the City. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 5. Safety: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system that is cost effective. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 6. Sustainability: Ensure that the transportation system is implemented in an environmentally sensitive manner. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 7. Coordinated Effort: Provide a coordinated transportation system with respect to regional and adjoining municipalities’ plans. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 8. Multi-modal Options: Provide a transportation system that supports multi-modal transportation whenever and wherever feasible and advantageous. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 9. Values of the Community: Provide a transportation system that reflects the values and goals of the residents of Inver Grove Heights. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 10. Economic Development: Provide and support a transportation system that enhances quality economic development within the City. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Parks and Trails Please identify what priority level each set of goals has for you. Question Title * 11. Planning Goals: Develop and adopt a Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan based on the needs and demands of all segments of Inver Grove Height’s population Locate parks when they are geographically, financially, and physically feasible, and based on park and recreation needs Coordinate the efforts of local, state and federal governments and agencies to plan and develop the Park and Recreation System. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 12. Park Goals: Promote park development that will best encourage and/or control use. Provide a well-balanced park and recreation system. Strengthen the image of the Parks as a System, which provides community services and recreational facilities. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 13. Trail System Goals: Promote safe, convenient and coordinated facilities for alternative means of transportation throughout the City of Inver Grove Heights Provide Inver Grove Heights residents with sections of trail that focus on recreational value and harmony with the natural environment. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 14. Natural Resource/Open Space Goals: Preserve and protect the natural environment with emphasis on the conservation of needed and useful natural resources for the present and future benefit of the community. Use natural resource areas to provide an overall open space system to satisfy the physiological and psychological needs of the people, considering their needs as individuals and as a community. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 15. Sustainability Goals: To be a leader in sustainability and natural resources management. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 16. Healthy Community Goals: To promote active, healthy living for all. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Focus Areas Please identify what priority level each strategy has for you. Question Title * 17. Infusing higher density housing integrated into the centers to offer more activity and placemaking. Provide key design guidelines that articulate required design elements but ENTITLE the uses and minimize the steps in the process to get development approvals. Support, encourage, and incentivize a portion of the site to include affordable housing but a key goal should be to have a mix of housing price points and tenancy options Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 18. Creation of signature public park/plaza spaces that support events and community gatherings (place making) – for example the small public space at Villages of Mendota Heights. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 19. Targeted economic development programs that support local, or small business opportunities or niche retail/service establishments. Programs might include Open to Business start up advisory and consulting services Low interest loans for capital equipment or build out of spaces – maybe a revolving loan fund of sorts Business incubators or co-working space that support entrepreneurial growth and development – consider partnering with community college, Sibley High School, Dakota County workforce center or the CDA, others? Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Views of the Mississippi River Question Title * 20. Views to be preserved have been identified as part of the Mississippi River Critical Area Plan. Vote on the photo of the view you like the most. 3 From Swing Bridge 3 From Swing Bridge Park 3 From Pine Bend SNA Economic Development Please identify what priority level each strategy has for you as it relates to economic development. Question Title * 21. Revitalize or redevelop ageing commercial nodes and corridors where vacancies threaten the loss of important community services and declining property values or where parcel reorganization and public improvements can create more usable/developable parcels. Actions Include: Conduct Small Area Redevelopment/Revitalization Plans Continue to implement the existing Small Area Plan for Concord Boulevard area Monitor and understand vacancy/occupancy rates of key commercial nodes/centers Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 22. Conduct Small Area Plan around proposed interchange at I-494 and realigned Argenta Trail. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 23. Support the retention and growth of local businesses and provide business development support services to both existing and new businesses . Actions Include: Develop and maintain a current inventory of available commercial land and buildings Develop a list of city businesses Develop a business retention program Connect local businesses with resources Collaborate with Chamber of Commerce, Dakota County CDA, Progress Plus, Greater Minnesota Partnership and Minnesota DEED Increase communications within the City Develop a financial assistance program and policies for City businesses Develop a liaison program, that would offer businesses a first point of contact and support Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 24. Assist with the disposition of City or other government excess property. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Housing Please identify what priority level each action step has for you as it relates to housing. Question Title * 25. Conduct a critical review of development regulations and processes to reduce barriers. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 26. Conduct an education campaign to help dispel myths of affordable housing and recognize the community benefits. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 27. Prepare a detailed housing action plan. Low Priority High Priority Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Done