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Public Engagement Summary Report #5 Detailed Analysis Results August 19 – October 12, 2017 Draft Locally Preferred Alternative October 13 – November 17, 2017 December 2017 This page is intentionally left blank. Riverview Corridor Pre-Project Development Study Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 Detailed Analysis Results – August 19, 2017 through October 12, 2017 .......................................... 2 Draft LPA – October 13, 2017 through November 17, 2017 ............................................................. 2 2.0 PROJECT COMMITTEES ..................................................................................... 4 Policy Advisory Committee ................................................................................................................ 4 Technical Advisory Committee .......................................................................................................... 5 Project Management Team ............................................................................................................... 5 Public Engagement Advisory Panel ................................................................................................... 5 3.0 COMMUNITY MEETINGS ..................................................................................... 6 Open House + Public Hearing: November 9, 2017 ............................................................................ 6 3.1.1 Format ........................................................................................................................................... 6 3.1.2 Promotion ...................................................................................................................................... 6 3.1.3 Activities to Collect Feedback ........................................................................................................ 7 4.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS ...................................................................... 10 Community Events ........................................................................................................................... 10 Community Presentations ............................................................................................................... 10 Living Room Meetings ..................................................................................................................... 11 5.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMUNICATION METHODS .................................. 13 Social Media and Online Engagement ............................................................................................. 14 5.1.1 Social Media ................................................................................................................................. 14 Email Notifications ........................................................................................................................... 14 5.2.1 Email Updates .............................................................................................................................. 14 5.2.2 Project Email ................................................................................................................................ 14 Phone/Fax ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Website ............................................................................................................................................ 15 PAC Meeting Public Comments ....................................................................................................... 15 Letters from Organizations .............................................................................................................. 15 Communication Materials ............................................................................................................... 16 5.7.1 Print Communications ................................................................................................................. 16 5.7.2 Visualization and Videos .............................................................................................................. 16 6.0 SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS AND FORUMS ............................................................................................... 16 Public Engagement Summary #5 August 2017-November 2017 | December 2017 i Riverview Corridor Pre-Project Development Study Appendices Appendix A: Project Committee Members Appendix B: Promotional Materials Appendix C: November 2017 Open House Comments and Public Hearing Transcript Appendix D: PAC Meetings – Public Comments Appendix E: Letters from Organizations Appendix F: Print Communications Appendix G: Detailed Analysis Results August 19, 2017 to October 12, 2017 - Full Comments Appendix H: Draft LPA October 13, 2017 to November 17, 2017 - Full Comments Public Engagement Summary #5 August 2017-November 2017 | December 2017 ii Riverview Corridor Pre-Project Development Study 1.0 INTRODUCTION This report provides an overview of public engagement activities conducted between August 19, 2017 and November 17, 2017 for the Riverview Corridor Pre-Project Development (PPD) Study and summarizes the feedback collected from these activities during two phases: the Detailed Analysis Results (August 19, 2017 through October 12, 2017) and the Draft Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) (October 13, 2017 through November 17, 2017). The primary purpose of this report is to describe the public meeting and engagement activities conducted around the fifth project milestone, selecting the draft LPA, and summarize the feedback collected. Figure 1-1 depicts the draft LPA. To solicit input and engage the community, the study team conducted project committee meetings, an open house and public hearing, and additional engagement activities including presentations to local organizations, living room meetings, online engagement through the project website, email updates, and social media, and distribution of project information materials and flyers. Figure 1-1: Map – Riverview Corridor Draft Locally Preferred Alternative Public Engagement Summary #5 August 2017-November 2017 | December 2017 1 Riverview Corridor Pre-Project Development Study Detailed Analysis Results – August 19, 2017 through October 12, 2017 The Detailed Analysis Results phase publicly shared the modes and alignments identified in the Initial Screening and provided information on cost, ridership, travel time, economic development and environmental impacts. Public and stakeholder input was sought on the detailed analysis results and the recommendations to advance or not advance specific modes and routes. The majority of public engagement activities for the detailed analysis results and recommendations were conducted between July 14, 2017 and August 18, 2017; details of these activities are described in Public Engagement Summary #4 which is available on the project website, www.riverviewcorridor.com/documents. Additional engagement activities, however, on the detailed analysis results were completed between August 19, 2017 and October 12, 2017. The feedback and input collected during this additional time are included in this report. An overview of engagement activities for the Detailed Analysis Results phase are included in Table 1-1. Draft LPA – October 13, 2017 through November 17, 2017 The Draft LPA phase marks the recommendation of a draft LPA by the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) based on the technical analysis and stakeholder input solicited during the Detailed Analysis Results period. Based on recommendations from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) the PAC, at their meeting on October 12, 2017, approved for public review a draft LPA: modern streetcar along W. 7th Street and crossing the river near the Highway 5 bridge. Public engagement activities for the draft LPA were conducted between October 13, 2017 to November 17, 2017. The feedback and input collected on the Draft LPA recommendation are also included in this report. An overview of engagement activities for the Draft LPA phase are included in Table 1-2. Public Engagement Summary #5 August 2017-November 2017 | December 2017 2 Riverview Corridor Pre-Project Development Study Table 1-1: Engagement Activities: Detailed Analysis Results August 19, 2017 – October 12, 2017 Engagement Estimated Event/Organization Date Location Type Contacts Residence in Resident Living Room Meeting Aug. 22, 2017 Downtown Saint 3 Meeting Paul Palace Community Ford Spur Open House #2 Aug. 29, 2017 19 Community Center Event Hennepin County Hennepin County Regional Sept. 7, 2017 Government Presentation 10 Railroad Authority Center Highland Park Highland District Council Sept. 7, 2017 Presentation 20 Community Center City of Saint Paul Transportation Committee Sept. 11, 2017 City Hall Annex Presentation 9 to the Planning Commission Fort Snelling Fort Snelling Sept. 12, 2017 Presentation 10 Joint Powers Board Memorial Chapel Saint Paul Visit Saint Paul Sept. 14, 2017 Presentation 14 RiverCentre Minneapolis Parks and Park Board Sept. 19, 2017 Presentation 20 Recreation Board Headquarters Rep. Pinto/Councilmember Saint Paul Jewish Community Oct. 12, 2017 72 Tolbert Community Session Community Center Event Total Estimated Number of Contacts 177 Table 1-2: Engagement Activities: Draft LPA October 13, 2017 – November 17, 2017 Engagement
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