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Scandia City Center Study
Project Purpose
The City of Scandia, along with Washington County, conducted a study to identify ways to make downtown Scandia more connected for people of all ages and abilities for walking, biking, and generally getting around. Taking into account the future Gateway State Trail extension and trailhead (to be located behind Meister’s Bar off of Oakhill Rd), along with the planned Water Tower Barn Scandia project, the study identified how to make Scandia destinations (such as Scandia Elementary, Gammelgarden, City Hall Park, and Scandia Plaza) more accessible through intersection improvements, new or upgraded sidewalks or trails, wayfinding, and more. Ultimately, the purpose of the study is to develop a multimodal vision for the Scandia City Center, with implementable projects outlined.
- Scandia City Center Study Transportation Analysis Report (PDF)
- Scandia City Center Study Vision Report (PDF)
Scandia City Center Study Final Report (PDF)
Concept rendering view of the proposed seating area on 209th Street near City Hall, with kiosk and landscaping. Final Study document, page 40.
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Phase 1 Engagement, Gathering Ideas
Focused on gathering initial ideas and concerns about biking, walking, and connections throughout the study area.
Pop-Up Events
- Vinterfest Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast (January 27, 2024), table and activities to collect ideas.
- Vinterfest Walkabout (January 27, 2024), a walking audit of existing conditions downtown, with members of the community.
Stakeholder Meetings
- Scandia Heritage Alliance.
- Scandia Elementary School.
Virtual Engagement
- Social pinpoint map to collect comments online.
- Virtual Open House (February 1, 2024).
Phase 2 Engagement, Responding to Ideas
Focused on gathering community response and feedback to concepts that were developed at the mid-way point in the study. Preliminary concept explorations for network improvements, focus areas, and wayfinding ideas were presented to the community in a variety of in-person and internet-based methods. The feedback helped refine ideas which are presented in Chapters 4 and 5 of the final document and helped prioritize projects listed in Chapter 6.
Pop-Up Events
- Gammelgarden Spelmannstammen (August 17, 2024).
- Scandia Farmer’s Market (August 21, 2024).
Stakeholder Meetings
- Scandia Elementary School.
- Scandia Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Gammelgarden Museum.
- Scandia Heritage Alliance.
- Scandia Tourism Committee.
- MnDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Group.
- City of Scandia Public Works (reviewed July 2024).
- City of Scandia Fire Department (reviewed July 2024).
Virtual Engagement
- Project concept posted on the project website, with virtual sticky board commentary
Final Presentation to the Scandia City Council
- November 19, 2024, Scandia City Council Meeting.
The study kicked off in late 2023, and concluded in the Fall of 2024. The final study report was presented to the Scandia City Council on November 19, 2024. The project team study and planning process conducted over (6) major tasks, shown in the project schedule below.
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 | Project Management |
| Fall 2023 - Winter 2024 | Public and Agency Involvement Phase 1: Gathering Ideas |
| Fall 2023 - Winter 2024 | Vision |
| Fall 2023 - Winter 2024 | Transportation Mode Data Collection |
| Winter 2024 - Spring 2024 | City Center Recommendations |
| Spring 2024 - Summer 2024 | Public and Agency Involvement Phase 2: Responding to Ideas |
| Fall 2024 | Final Report and Study Closeout |
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Sara Allen
Project ManagerPhone: 651-430-4363