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CITY OF BRAINERD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATECOMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE (CPSC) #2
Community Survey Panel • 300 people signed up to take a series of electronic surveys
• Contracted with Qualtrics to use its electronic survey platform
• We have the demographics for the 300 members
• 187 residents and 113 non-residents
• 7 surveys have been administered
• Survey response rates have been:
▪ #1 – 178
▪ #2 – 191
▪ #3 – 218
▪ #4 – 209
▪ #5 – 111
▪ #6 – 95
▪ #7 – 144
• Contract with Qualtrics expires March 15, 2018
SURVEY #1
Q1 – OVERALL SATISFACTION. Please rate your overall satisfaction with major categories of
services on a scale of A=100 to 90, B=89 to 80, C=79 to 70, D=69 to 60, and F = 59 TO 50.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60% Strongly agree
Agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Q3. New Residential - Lot Size Density, Sidewalks, Trails and Parks
% of Respondents
SURVEY #2
SURVEY #3
Q6 – From following list, select the 3 issues you are most concerned about in terms of city
growth.
0 50 100 150
Traffic Congestion
Preserving Open Space
Noise
Environmental Protection
"Sprawl" Style Development
Crime/Safety
Protecting/Preserving…
Protecting/Preserving…
Protecting/Preserving…
Sanitary Sewer Capacity
Storm Water Management
Solid Waste Management
Air Pollution
Loss of Trees
Other
SURVEY #4
Q2 - How much of an increase in your City property tax is
reasonable to accomplish your priorities?
0 10 20 30 40 50
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
10%
15%
20%
% Increase in
City Property
Tax
Total of All
Additional
City Property
Tax Available
for
Improvement
s
0% $0.00
1% $53,569
2% $107,181
3% $160,794
4% $214,406
5% $268,019
10% $536,081
15% $804,143
20% $1,072,205
SURVEY #5
Q2 – Aging Population
Goal #1 Safe Streets/SidewalksGoal #2 HousingGoal #3 Transportation/BusesGoal #4 Activities
pedestrian friendly city,………. quality housing,………. stay in one’s own home,………. promote smaller homes,………. more
frequent stops and longer hours, free or low cost transit system for seniors,………. expansion of our current transit
program,………. a community center based on senior activities,……….. opportunities for the retired population to connect
with the community and schools, possibly as volunteers,………. since seniors are usually on a fixed income, many cannot
afford various services or care,………. having affordable options to these needs throughout the community would be a
benefit.
SURVEY #6
Q5 – Parks and Open Spaces
Goal #1 Maintain & Improve Current Parks
Goal #2 Create More Parks and Green Spaces Goal #3 Safety/Accessibility Goal #4 Promote More Community Events/ConcertsGoal #5 Three Bridges Trail/Riverfront
many just need to be improved, updated and maintained,.......... residents would like to see a park constructed where
there currently is none,……….. encourage more trees, flowers and landscaping,………. as more homes are built a park in
the area,……….,………. safety and security is an important issue,………… grants available for cameras or safety call
boxes,………. handicap accessible,………. sidewalks throughout,………. more community at the parks,………. attract unique
competitions to the parks,………. work with Community Action to set up more events,………. developing the Riverfront and
Three Bridges Trail,………. we need to bring tourism back to Brainerd,………. creating unique, interesting and fun areas to
visit and things to do,………. more visiting people = more revenue for our City.
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
% of Resondents
SURVEY #7
Q1 In general, which of the following best describes your health?
TOPIC ANALYSIS
COMMUNITY
DESIGN
SWOO ANALYSISStrength, Weakness, Opportunity and Obstacle
AGING
POPULATION+20 MINUTES 20 MINUTES
GOAL, POLICY AND ACTION
GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
PURPOSE
To aid in the implementation of the plan’s
shared vision for the future
Goals, policies and action items are
derived from citizen feedback and
steering committee input
This content is a fundamental element of
a Comprehensive Plan
AUDIENCES
The plan must address the different
needs of at least three different
audiences.
Residents and Potential Residents
City Staff and Planning Commission
City Council
DEFINITIONS
GOALS: Long-range, broad and comprehensive targets. Goals are not necessarily
measurable; rather, they describe a desired, end-state community condition.
POLICY: Describe context and rationale of desired outcomes. Policies are focused and
specific. Policies must be consistent with the adopted long-range goals.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES: Specific, proactive steps to achieve the goals. These
instructional guidelines are the critical link between long-range planning and current decision
making.
EVALUATION & CASE STUDY – ROYSE CITY
GOAL: EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY
BRANDING AND ACTIVITIES THAT
PROTECT, CELEBRATE AND
PROMOTE LOCAL CULTURE,
HISTORY, BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS,
AND SCHOOLS.
P1. Intentional Community Design
P2. “All-In” on Downtown/Main Street
P3. A Unique and Special Brand
P4. Activities and Events
EVALUATION & CASE STUDY – ROYSE CITY
P1. Intentional Community Design
P2. “All-In” on Downtown/Main Street
P3. A Unique and Special Brand
P4. Activities and Events
Incorporate unique, citizen-led efforts to integrate art and local flavor into downtown and certain neighborhoods
Review and update zoning ordinances, building codes and design guidelines (every five years) to ensure alignment with the city’s most recent vision and priorities
Create “Corridor Design Guidelines” to identify unique gateways, streetscape and signage themes.
Develop streetscape design standards that include tree plantings, lighting, street furniture, and way-finding guides to enhance the pedestrian environment.
Intentional Community Design Actions
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LANGUAGE
STRATEGIES:
1. Encourage volunteerism, participation in community activities and acceptance
of community leadership positions.
2. Seek partnerships with coalitions and interest groups to share resources and
energies in order to address community problems and opportunities.
3. Actively encourage and utilize resident participation in the local decision-making
process and encourage active neighborhood associations.
GENERAL GOAL 3:
Promote community spirit and unity and enhance Brainerd’s character and identity.
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LANGUAGE
STRATEGIES: POLICIES
1. Encourage volunteerism, participation in community activities and acceptance
of community leadership positions.
2. Seek partnerships with coalitions and interest groups to share resources and
energies in order to address community problems and opportunities.
3. Actively encourage and utilize resident participation in the local decision-making
process and encourage active neighborhood associations.
1. Encourage volunteerism.
2. Seek partnerships with
coalitions.
3. Encourage active neighborhood
associations.
GENERAL GOAL 3:
Promote community spirit and unity and enhance Brainerd’s character and identity.
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LANGUAGE
IMPLEMENTATION:
1. Review and update the subdivision ordinance to implement and enforce the guidelines of the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Continue to maintain a CIP that includes elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Establish procedures for the annexation of land within the planned growth areas.
**Implementation chapter does not directly correlate with the
goals and policies of the plan.
NEXT STEPS
NEXT STEPS
Project Managers to follow up with absent
steering committee members
Begin project outreach and marketing
Complete interviews
SC Homework:
Review the current Comprehensive Plan,
patricianly goals and policies and format of the
document
Listen to the onboarding video
Review packet
SC Meeting 3
SWOO analysis
Discussion on community-tour
Neighborhood meeting prep
Community wide survey
CONTACTS
ASHLEY KAISERSHOT, ASLA
TAD ERICKSON
MARK OSTGARDEN, AICP
