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Winona Comprehensive Plan Update - Interim Report

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Matthew Goergen Jan 28 2023 at 2:28AM on page 76

Is there some concerted effort to ruin the Windom Park neighborhood?
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Matthew Goergen Jan 28 2023 at 2:25AM on page 75

There goes The Huff Lamberton house!
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Matthew Goergen Jan 28 2023 at 2:20AM on page 69

Unfortunately neighborhood amenities no longer include schools.
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Matthew Goergen Jan 28 2023 at 2:19AM on page 68

It would be nice if the traditional neighborhoods in the core of Winona could stay that way instead of being turned into rentals. Please do not ruin our neighborhoods with such density.
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Matthew Goergen Jan 27 2023 at 8:40PM on page 12

I am sure the home owners in this neighborhood are going to be thrilled about this idea.
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Matthew Goergen Jan 27 2023 at 8:34PM on page 14

And do it without jamming more rental units into the neighborhoods surrounding WSU. Winona's future is her past... don't mess it up.
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in reply to Sadie's comment

Matthew Goergen Jan 27 2023 at 8:29PM on page 11

I agree, this issue needs to be given time and attention immediately. Stop any more intrusions into our neighborhoods near WSU.
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Matthew Goergen Jan 27 2023 at 8:27PM on page 11

Just because some neighborhoods are over-run with rental housing is no reason to "throw them to the wolves". We have fought for years to save our neighborhood near WSU. The 30% rule is the greatest thing that ever happened for us. I can't imagine anyone seeing anything positive about letting more rental units in.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 5:20PM on page 52

Behavior change
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 5:19PM on page 53

Where is content on the inequities of requiring residents to care for new trees? Not everyone has the time or extra budget to give new trees the care they require to survive.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 5:17PM on page 52

Why are these values and not goals? I don’t understand all these different elements. They don’t seem to be utilized in the same way throughout the plan.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:17PM on page 54

Suggestion
Equity/justice could be more integrated throughout this section to reflect it as a key priority.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 5:16PM on page 51

What is this about? Mode of their choice? Why are we not advocating for modes that decrease air pollution that disproportionately impacts people living in denser areas? Combustion transportation among greater infill will only exacerbate the issue. This doesn’t seem to be well thought out.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:15PM on page 53

Suggestion
Promote existing programs that provide homeowners with resources and funding to convert their turf grass to beneficial habitat and consider development of a local City-run program as well.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:14PM on page 52

Question
Why does the organization change with this section? Wouldn't these be Goals 10 & 11 per the schema used above?
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in reply to Sadie's comment

Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 5:13PM on page 2

“A plan for and by the people” doesn’t seem to be fitting because of this triggered apathy
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:13PM on page 52

Suggestion
Recommended language change: Expand use of native landscaping...
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:10PM on page 51

Suggestion
Transportation and Sustainability go hand-in-hand. I don't see overlap in sections as redundant, rather it's an indication that two sectors of government should be collaborating and addressing all priorities across sectors.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:06PM on page 44

Suggestion
I'd like to see a stronger commitment here making it safe for pedestrians to cross Broadway.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 5:00PM on page 34

Suggestion
This is good, but could make a stronger commitment to improve the health of Lake Winona as a premier resource and destination in Winona.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 4:59PM on page 33

Suggestion
Suggestion: Create a separate point to emphasize the importance of maintaining current park space, especially the limited spaces that are in town (north of 61).
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 4:56PM on page 33

Suggestion
I don't see how 1.2.1. and 1.2.2. follow/support 1.2. 1.2 is about accessibility and 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. are about marketing.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:54PM on page 66

I’m truly in disbelief that these are even mentioned as transformative projects. These don’t serve the greatest needs in town. The WSU field house is wildly inappropriate to even have here.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 4:51PM on page 15

Suggestion
All the language in this section could be strengthened to show the City's commitment to equity as "Equity" is stated as a primary theme of this plan.
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Eric Nowariak Jan 27 2023 at 4:47PM on page 33

Suggestion
On what?
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Eric Nowariak Jan 27 2023 at 4:43PM on page 33

Specific projects, programs, or locations should be used here
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Eric Nowariak Jan 27 2023 at 4:41PM on page 33

Suggestion
These reports that have been referenced throughout should be appended to this document, at the least. As this is the "comprehensive plan", it should be a one stop document.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 4:39PM on page 15

Suggestion
Since this is a 20 year long plan, I think more can be done than simply considering this in the next 20 years. Suggested language change: "Develop an Affordable Housing Plan..."
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:38PM on page 2

It’s very difficult to see a genuine care and concerted effort to address equity, inclusion, access, and the environment in this plan.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 4:37PM on page 14

Suggestion
What action(s) would encourage this that could be outlined here. Current language is too soft to be meaningful.
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Niki Jan 27 2023 at 4:35PM on page 14

Suggestion
Aren't you the City? Doesn't seem like you have to encourage yourselves. Recommended language change: "Adopt policies addressing..."
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:35PM on page 2

I’ve spent hours talking to folks who participated in feedback efforts and served on subcommittees and even with this comment period extension, I cannot get them to comment. They tell me they don’t see the point. They don’t feel their contributions were valued or taken seriously before, and they are so hurt to see the emphasis in this plan having been put into appeasing developers. They feel their contributions that did make it into the plan were watered down or made too vague to have teeth. I’ve also been told the way this has been presented for comment (this pdf and the posters) is completely inaccessible given the format as well as the lack of background and explanation for jargon and concepts. Those I have talked to told me they are unlikely to partake in city efforts in the future and have lost confidence in staff because of their experience with this plan.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:21PM on page 51

Where is the draft Sustainability Plan????????? How are we supposed to evaluate these sections that reference other plans if they are not included?????????
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:20PM on page 38

This is one of the largest sections - we will need to hire someone with expertise in this area to achieve these goals given our unique constraints.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:19PM on page 38

Who currently manages our transportation? A close friend told me they have called multiple times about the hazards and inaccessibility of a stop near their workplace where they have seen bus users almost hit by cars on more than one occasion, and have had no response.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:17PM on page 33

Where is the Parks & Rec plan????????????
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 4:16PM on page 30

Languages? QR Codes for digital wayfinding (parents and caretakers of children and adults with mobility and amenities needs need to know what's available at sites before they visit)? Digital details also allow for flexibility in terms of content.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 3:06PM on page 29

Question
Why not "collaboration" instead?
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in reply to Lew Overhaug's comment

Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 3:04PM on page 27

Not just "consider" - it's such a low bar to have recyling. Come on.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 3:04PM on page 26

Glad to see this. Hopefully we won't have to "learn [anymore] hard lesson[s]"
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 3:01PM on page 26

Love it
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in reply to Sharon Mansur's comment

Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 3:00PM on page 26

Suggestion
THIS ^^^^ Native plantings should be PRIORITY!!! We are a rare habitat for the Rust Patch Bumble Bee - ALL city bought plantings should be native.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:58PM on page 24

Suggestion
First, they should be evaluated for potential use as community green spaces, mini parks, community gardens, etc. (and have soil testing done)
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:57PM on page 23

Suggestion
Signage needs to have accessibility requirements baked in (written languages, spoken languages, braille languages, etc.)
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:55PM on page 21

Hahaha! I saw "recycle" and "downtown" together and almost thought we were going to have recycling downtown.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:54PM on page 21

Suggestion
Again. Education alone does not lead to action. You need to specifically state behavior change programming if you want actions to come out of this.
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:53PM on page 20

Question
I see nothing about the languages the signage needs to incorporate?
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:52PM on page 21

Suggestion
Opportunity to bring in university arts? Local artists?
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:50PM on page 19

Question
The what?
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Sadie Jan 27 2023 at 2:50PM on page 19

Question
Looks like we're going to need some local experts again... do they exist at our institutions? Do we need a new staff position?
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