Steering Committee Meeting MEETING SUMMARY

Steering Committee Meeting MEETING SUMMARY Monday, November 26, 2018, 6:30 PM Town Hall Room 3211 413 N. Main Street Mooresville, NC Steering Committee Attendees: Tim Brewer Steve McGlothlin Genesis Rosas Barbara Whittington Jennifer Courtney Trice Sheldon McIver Chris Scholl Jeff Karp Matthew Pierce Lydia Sullivan Jim Marshall Lisa Qualls Richard Whitfield Project Team Attendees: Terrell Blackmon Rawls Howard Jonathan Young Craig Culberson Leigh Anne King David Henning Kim Sellers Nat Heyward Cami Weckerly 1. Community Conversations #1 Public Input Overview and Themes David Henning delivered a presentation to the committee summarizing the key themes from public input received as a part of Community Conversations #1 and showcasing detailed responses from individual events. A Community Conversations #1 summary report will be available online soon on www.onemooresville.org. Leigh Anne King also presented the proposed plan chapter structure. (See attached presentation for details.) 2. Vision and Values Discussion and Exercise Leigh Anne King delivered a presentation to the committee on proposed vision and value statements to serve as a plan framework. The proposed statements view Mooresville as Enduring, Connected, Equitable, and Innovative. Leigh Anne King then led a small group exercise to evaluate the details of the vision and values statements. The Committee gathered in two groups with feedback recorded by Nat Heyward and David Henning. Notes on Vision and Values Statements From Small Group 1 * *A (+) is beside statements with majority agreement within the group. A (-) is beside statements that did not collect majority agreement. For Enduring o (+) Mill Village is important o (+) Reword bullet 3 o (+) Specific and/or unique instead of special in initial statement

o (+) Lake Norman and the natural green areas it supports, instead of natural ecosystems o (-) Remove Lake Norman because it is not in the Town limits For Connected o (+) Mooresville is a regional job center too o (+) No issue with safety currently, just with vehicle travel o (+) Safe and efficient travel options instead of safe and effective options o (-) Charlotte isn t the only regional connection For Equitable o (+) Education is critical to equity o (+) Municipal services instead of public o (+) Attractive built environment is an equity issue o (+) Bullet 4 should be reconsidered o (-) Don t we value all communities?; Do we need to call out established communities specifically? Innovative o (+) Collaborative planning solutions instead of innovative planning solutions o (+) Remove creative from initial statement as redundant with innovative o (+)Needs to add collaboration and partnership, possibly in bullet 1 Notes on Vision and Values Statements From Small Group 2 * *A (+) is beside statements with majority agreement within the group. A (-) is beside statements that did not collect majority agreement. Generally o (+)The four words sound clinical rather than inspiring. In general, the bullets are more inspiring than the words in the framework o o (+) Generally too much technical or clinical sounding language (+) There should be symmetry in the framework words and bullets; perhaps each bullet addresses a respective topic, or they go from more general to more specific, or wider to narrower geography; parallel construction and consistent flow o (+) There is room for an education bullet in each main framework section For Enduring o (+) Enhance not a clear term in context o (+) Attractive and inviting not a clear common reference o (+) Built environment not a clear term for those first hearing it o (+) Special places and assets sounds too clinical o (+) Better connections and a common look of connective spaces can make enduring spaces more vibrant o (-)Within a variety of neighborhood living options people are unable to find one bedroom apartments; it is a desire of younger people especially For Connected o (+) Unites instead of links in the first statement to make it more aspirational and less functional o (+) Residents, neighbors, employers, community leaders, and the region instead of residents, neighbors, job centers, and the region o (+) Destinations in and around Town instead of destinations in town o (+) Fourth bullet is a slam dunk o (-) Add economic development and existing industry to the list of residents,

neighbors, job centers, and the region For Equitable o (+) Opportunity, or inclusive would be better than equitable ; concern that equitable doesn t match the bullets; fair or fair and equitable is too relative as a replacement o (+) Will guide changes too heavy handed or big-brother-ish o (+) Possibly include provide opportunities to be the best they can be o (+) Household incomes sounds too clinical o (+) Equitable public service and accessibility goes beyond what the plan can fix here o (+) Not everyone benefits from growth and investment, perhaps replace with maximizing benefit, maximizing the number of people benefitting, or improving livelihoods o (-) include phrase mutual benefit in the community For Innovative o (+) Creative innovation is redundant o (+) Employ in the first statement doesn t fit the bullets o (+) Consider ordering bullets from Mooresville outward o (+) Remove needs from fits Mooresville s needs o (+) Remove vacant from repurposing vacant structures 3. South Mooresville Focus Area Workshop Preview Leigh Anne King delivered a presentation to the committee on the South Mooresville Focus Area Workshop, including draft maps to be used at the workshop. The workshop will be held December 6, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30PM at the Cove Church Mooresville Campus, 197 Langtree Road. 4. Next Steps The OneMooresville Steering Committee will meet next on January 14 to discuss the results of the focus area workshop. There will be no Steering Committee Meeting in December, though members are encouraged to attend the December 6 focus area workshop. Please Mark Your Calendars! Schedule of OneMooresville Steering Committee Meetings 2019 January 14 Focus Area Workshop Results February 11 Future Land Use Approach and Plan Draft Module 1 March 11 Plan Draft Module 2, including Transportation April 8 Plan Draft Module 3 May 13 Public Comments and Final Adjustments

Steering Committee Meeting November 26, 2018

overview

overview 1. Community Conversations #1 Public Input Overview and Themes 2. Vision and Values Discussion and Exercise 3. South Mooresville Focus Area Workshop Preview 4. Next Steps

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Community Conversations #1 Public Input Overview and Themes

Access to the Report- Coming Soon! Report Will Be Available at: OneMooresville.org/resources.html Examine in closer detail and see documentation of all responses

Additional Stakeholder Discussions

Key Themes Transportation I-77 and N-150 recurring targets of comments Desire for multiple options Access to work and region School access and safety Parks, Nature, and Green Space Trees, landscaping, and walking environment highly valued Bicycle trails and Greenways Open space as opportunity Specific ideas for parks or features Small Town Feel Highest response for what people value about town Economic Development and Housing Affordability Identified as important to accomplish Downtown Most commonly mentioned location Support shopping, dining, entertainment Additional housing Focus as a destination in transportation responses

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Station 4: Getting Around

Station 5

Station 6- Great Ideas Sample of comments Vision for a downtown like Boulder, CO. Alive, interesting shops, honor the past, embrace the future A new war memorial that rivals the Y More west-side parks More roads, fix potholes in roads A completed greenway for access! Senior housing

St. Therese

Food Trucks

Mooresville High School Mr. Allen and Mr. Gregg s Advanced Placement Government Classes ( Three class periods of senior students) Introduction to planning Introduction to OneMooresville Mapping Discussion Questions What are the characteristics of your favorite neighborhood in Mooresville? What do you like most about Mooresville? What do you think is Mooresville s biggest challenge? Would you like to live here after you graduate? What have you seen in other communities that you would like to see in Mooresville? How can the community engage you better in decision making for the future?

Community Survey

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Community Survey

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Plan Document Structure

Plan Document Structure About OneMooresville Guiding Growth Shaping Development Connecting People and Places (Primary CTP Chapter) Promoting a Vibrant Economy Investing in a Sustainable Future Serving the Community Implementing the Plan

Vision and Values Discussion and Exercise

Vision and Values ENDURING Mooresville will maintain and enhance the special places and assets that make it an attractive and livable community for all. CONNECTED Mooresville will be a connected community that links residents, neighborhoods, job centers, and the region. EQUITABLE Mooresville will guide changes in the community so that all residents receive benefits from growth and investment. INNOVATIVE Mooresville will employ and support creative innovation to enhance the community.

Vision and Values ENDURING Mooresville will maintain and enhance the special places and assets that make it an attractive and livable community for all We value Our vibrant downtown, historic neighborhoods, and unique Mill Village Having a variety of neighborhood living options that support a diversity of households Our attractive and inviting built environment Lake Norman and the natural ecosystems it supports

Vision and Values CONNECTED Mooresville will be a connected community that links residents, neighborhoods, job centers, and the region. We value Having ways to connect with other residents that reaffirms we are one community Our proximity to Charlotte and to the growing economic region Having safe and effective options for accessing destinations in Town Accessibility to the lake, natural areas, and outdoor recreational opportunities

Vision and Values EQUITABLE Mooresville will guide changes in the community so that all residents receive benefits from growth and investment. We value Our residents representing a variety of lifestyles, cultures, and household incomes Having a diverse economy and workforce Sustaining our established communities Having housing that is affordable to workers in our community Providing equitable public service and facilities to residents throughout the community

Vision and Values INNOVATIVE Mooresville will employ and support creative innovation to enhance the community. We value Opportunities to learn from the successes of other communities Innovative planning solutions crafted to fit Mooresville s needs Creative methods for repurposing vacant structures and sites Creative approaches to addressing transportation challenges New forms of development that support economic growth, fiscal health, and community character New ideas for providing efficient and effective public services

Exercise: Review and Respond to Draft Vison/Values

Vision and Values Exercise ENDURING CONNECTED EQUITABLE INNOVATIVE

Vision and Values Exercise 1. Read through each component of the value framework. Take notes on reactions if helpful. 2. Each group will go around the table and provide each person with one opportunity to make a statement about each component. Focus on the concepts being communicated. Wordsmithing is ok, but not the focus. 3. Recorder jots down each idea on the handout. Please write legibly and leave space for other comments. 4. Go around a second time to note additional ideas. 5. Facilitator will walk the group back through the comments and ask for a show of hands or head nod for agreement. Mark + for those with good agreement from most. Mark - with a minority in support.

Vision and Values Exercise ENDURING Mooresville will maintain and enhance the special places and assets that make it an attractive and livable community for all. We value Our vibrant downtown, historic neighborhoods, and unique Mill Village Having a variety of neighborhood living options that support a diversity of households Our attractive and inviting built environment Lake Norman and the natural ecosystems it supports

Vision and Values Exercise CONNECTED Mooresville will be a connected community that links residents, neighborhoods, job centers, and the region. We value Having ways to connect with other residents that reaffirms we are one community Our proximity to Charlotte and to the growing economic region Having safe and effective options for accessing destinations in Town Accessibility to the lake, natural areas, and outdoor recreational opportunities

Vision and Values Exercise EQUITABLE Mooresville will guide changes in the community so that all residents receive benefits from growth and investment. We value Our residents representing a variety of lifestyles, cultures, and household incomes Having a diverse economy and workforce Sustaining our established communities Having housing that is affordable to workers in our community Providing equitable public service and facilities to residents throughout the community

Vision and Values Exercise INNOVATIVE Mooresville will employ and support creative innovation to enhance the community. We value Opportunities to learn from the successes of other communities Innovative planning solutions crafted to fit Mooresville s needs Creative methods for repurposing vacant structures and sites Creative approaches to addressing transportation challenges New forms of development that support economic growth, fiscal health, and community character New ideas for providing efficient and effective public services

South Mooresville Focus Area Workshop Preview

South Mooresville Focus Area Influences Plans for future development New sewer outfalls and utility service options Transportation influences Growth throughout the Charlotte region Access to I-77 and I-85 Existing land uses Neighboring community plans

South Mooresville Focus Area Influences

Focus Area Approach Education about Process and Focus Area Present overview of OneMooresville planning effort Describe geography of focus area and why selected Present snapshot of critical planning influences Small Group Exercises Identify planning objectives for the area Develop a physical vision plan for the focus area Reporting Out on Planning Objectives, Visions Plans, and Other Insights Small groups report out on their work accomplished Facilitator identifies key themes

next steps

S teering C ommittee M eetings:2 nd M ondays 2018 July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 Nov 26 December 10 2019 Steering Committee Kickoff Meeting [NO MEETING] Community Snapshot Report [RESERVED IF NEEDED] Public Engagement Results / Draft Vision and Value Statements [RESERVED IF NEEDED] January 14 Focus Area Workshop Results February 11 Future Land Use Approach and Plan Draft Module 1 March 11 Plan Draft Module 2, including Transportation April 8 Plan Draft Module 3 May 13 Public Comments and Final Adjustments

next steps December 6 South Mooresville Focus Area Workshop Cove Church 6:30-8-30pm January 14 Next Meeting