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Due to the complexity of the situation, the public input process was designed to break down 34 some of the issues into more manageable pieces and to provide multiple input methods so that 35 the public would have flexibility to discuss all issues in whatever way worked best for them. 36 Some input was designed to be quantifiable to ease in compilation and reporting, but other input 37 pieces were designed to maximize response flexibility to capture deeper understanding, emotion 38 and breadth of issues. 39 With the amount of physical complexity in the area, Staff suspected that the public may have 40 changing attitudes about land uses in different parts of the Twin Lakes area and therefore divided 41 the input into seven subareas in order to be able to identify if this was the case (Attachment A). 42 Although there are some similarities across the Twin Lakes area (particularly the desire for 43 office), there are clearly some differences that are illuminated in different subareas. 44 In order to avoid expanding the RCA with the large attachments that contain all of the input 45 results, Staff has posted the data online at the following location: 46 http://www.cityofroseville.com/2798/Twin-Lakes-Planning-Process 47 Brownfield redevelopment efforts of the size of Twin Lakes are an ongoing process that have to 48 be managed effectively and nurtured. They generally do not just happen on their own and 49 require multiple steps. As mentioned in the public presentation of the Public Input Results, an 50 effective brownfield redevelopment program has the following key elements: 51 Comprehensive understanding of brownfields 52 Understanding of the market 53 Understanding of competitive properties 54 Appropriate design standards/regulations 55 Understanding of risk strategies both to protect the public but also to facilitate market 56 acceptance 57 Creation of appropriate incentive programs 58 These are complex issues and can’t be fully discussed or resolved in one meeting. It is an 59 ongoing process that will need to adapt as conditions change or more understanding is obtained. 60 However, for the sake of organization of the discussion, we will use the key elements to outline 61 our discussion of possible next steps for the City Council to consider. 62 Understanding of Brownfields 63 There has been considerable private and public sector testing of contaminants, but this has not 64 been compiled and supplemented in a way that provides the Staff, City Council or potential 65 redevelopers with a comprehensive understanding of the brownfield situation in Twin Lakes. 66 This can lead to a number of potential problems including: 67 Delay in addressing safety concerns 68 Under/overestimating clean up costs 69 Inappropriate redevelopment planning 70 Failure to leverage clean up funding sources effectively 71 Unnecessary delay and lost opportunities 72 Page 2 of 8