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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/11/10 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Community Technology Advisory Commission - Regular AGENDA COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMISSION By videoconference 6 P.M. NOV. 10, 2020 All meetings of the St. Louis Park Community Technology Advisory Commission will be conducted by telephone or other electronic means until further notice. This is in accordance with a local emergency declaration issued by the city council, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All members of the Community Technology Advisory Commission will participate in the Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 6 p.m. meeting by electronic device or telephone rather than by being personally present at the commission’s regular meeting place at 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Members of the public can monitor this meeting by listen-only audio by calling 1.312.535.8110 and entering access code 177 307 6315 for audio only. Cisco Webex will be used to conduct videoconference meetings of the Community Technology Advisory Commission, with commissioners and staff participating from multiple locations. 1. Call to order – roll call 2. Adoption of agenda 3. Approval of minutes a. Sept. 16, 2020 4. Smart cities a. Workshop recap from Aaryn Anderson, Insight (30 minutes) b. Identification of 2-3 initiatives to pursue (60 minutes) c. Development and assignment of committees (30 minutes) 5. Communications from the chair/commissioners 6. Staff items 7. Adjourn If you cannot attend the meeting please contact Jacque Smith: jsmith@stlouispark.org or 952.924.2632 by 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Community Technology Advisory Commission Sept. 16, 2020 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 1. Call to order – roll call Meeting started 6:12 p.m. by videoconference Present: Bruce Browning, Cindy Hoffman, Abe Levine, Rolf Peterson, Kelly Heitz, Mike Siegler Absent: Mohamed Mohamud Guests: Sandeep Sinha, Shawn Wood, Aaryn Anderson Staff: John McHugh, Clint Pires, Jacque Smith 2. Adoption of agenda - Agenda adopted as presented 3. Introduction of new members Commission members introduced themselves to new members Kelly Heitz and Mike Siegler, who also introduced themselves to the commission. Staff members also introduced themselves. 4. Insight presentation Sandeep Sinha of Insight gave a presentation about smart cities. The key concept of smart cities is to find ways to improve quality of life for all citizens and to create a more efficient, responsive and sustainable city. It’s about outcomes in daily life – not technology. Pires provided in-depth information about the city’s five strategic priorities and suggested that by aligning any suggestions for smart cities with those priorities, the commission will be more likely to gain support from the city council for suggested initiatives. Browning asked about the need for internet access for citizens to engage with smart cities. Anderson stated that there are levels of access. For example, sensors on buses may send information on when the next bus will arrive through an app on a smartphone that would require internet access, but could also send an SMS to a phone requiring only cell service, or send the info to a display board at the station which requires no internet access at all on the part of the user. Browning asked about concerns around facial recognition and privacy. Sinha said this isn’t really about the cameras but about how the data is used. For example, it can be used to exonerate someone who is suspected of a crime. Levine said that it’s been stated there’s no expectation of privacy in public spaces. Browning asked about how senior citizens and others who have challenges might be included in smart cities. Sinha acknowledged this is a concern and something to consider. Browning asked about the security of cloud storage. Peterson and Levine both affirmed stated their belief that the cloud is more secure than servers. Heitz said the security of even the cloud still depends on how you use it. Levine asked for an explanation of predictive policing. Sinha replied that this uses data collection to identify areas of a city with more criminal activity, so that solutions can be targeted to those areas. Levine asked about streetlights and if they can withstand the placement of additional equipment such as shot spotters or air quality sensors. Sinha said people have been very forward thinking in how the sensors have been developed and in most cases streetlights and wooden poles can handle the additional load. Anderson stated the goal of the October workshop will be develop one to three smart city opportunities for smart cities in St. Louis Park. He further stated that participants should also consider how they might extend technology already in place. One example of this might be the sensors placed to read water meters in St. Louis Park – how might that be used further? Levine asked for some specific dates from the Insight representatives related to the upcoming workshop. Smith asked that all participants take the online poll to identify dates that will work for them for the workshop; a date will be chosen based on when the majority can attend. Smith said within a week she will plan to send a follow up to the commission members with their homework of brainstorming use cases. Insights would like to have another call with staff to develop an outline and create an agenda for the workshop. City staff also will work on list of staff to include in the workshop. 5. Approval of minutes a. February 12, 2020, minutes were approved with one correction that Rolf Peterson was present at the meeting. Browning motioned, Peterson seconded, all voted in favor of approval with the correction. 6. Communications from the chair/commissioners None 7. Staff items Smith let the commission know that Theo Pohlen’s term ended Aug. 31, 2020, but that he has reapplied for a second term on the commission. Browning moved, Heitz seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 7:51 p.m. Strategic Priorities 2018 – 2028 St. Louis Park, adopted 5/21/18 City of St. Louis Park Strategic Priorities St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.  Creating pipelines and opportunities for communities of color and indigenous people to be part of city leadership roles.  Investing in small business and services owned by people of color and indigenous people.  Expanding racial equity as an ongoing discussion within all areas of city business.  Creating awareness and a learning environment where consequences and unintentional impact of our work and decisions are addressed. St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.  Supporting climate action plan strategies and goals through planning, education, resources, communication and implementation of programs and initiatives.  Increasing opportunities to connect with nature in the city.  Continuing to protect and improve the quality of natural resources, parks, lakes, creek, wetlands and surface water planning, and using green spaces effectively.  Continuing to provide quality water to residents. St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-oriented development.  Providing more diverse and creative housing choices to meet the needs of current and future residents while preserving existing affordable housing.  Fostering and facilitating reinvestment and redevelopment of neighborhood-oriented businesses and services.  Promoting locally owned small business, especially in indigenous, immigrant and communities of color.  Conducting research to further understand what people want and need access to in the community, i.e., food, services, housing options, business opportunities, gathering spaces. St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way a round the city comfortably, safely and reliably.  Continuing to expand the network of sidewalks, trails and bike facilities.  Researching and implementing multiple and affordable mobility solutions for all.  Fostering smart growth and transit-oriented housing development.  Increasing pedestrian safety through crosswalk improvements and increased park and trail lighting .  Expanding the number of north-south and east-west transit options. St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement.  Fostering and facilitating transparency between community and the City of St. Louis Park.  Building strategies and opportunities to reach historically unheard voices and unseen communities within St. Louis Park.  Building trust and deeper connections within communities of color and indigenous people.  Connecting and engaging with St. Louis Park School District and other community organizations to meet the needs of current and future community.  Continuing to support youth and future generations .  Encourage neighborhood associations to deepen their reach and connections within the community. October 22 –28, 2020 St. Louis Park Smart City Workshop Use Case Definition Use Case Definition Smart city initiatives already in process Smart city initiatives planned or in consideration Use Case Definition Smart city initiatives already in process Smart city initiatives planned or in consideration Use Case Definition Smart city initiatives already in process Smart city initiatives planned or in consideration Prioritization Exercise City Strategic Priorities •Being a leader in racial equity and inclusion •Continuing to lead in environmental stewardship •Providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-oriented development •Providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably •Creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement High LowMeasurable Benefit –Value CreationLow HighCity Values of Importance –Aligned to City Goals Use Case Prioritization High Measurable Benefit –Value CreationHighCity Values of Importance –Aligned to City Goals Top Right Quadrant –Themes Connected Community GIS Citizen Safety Citizen Awareness Environmental Key Themes, Smart City Key Themes GIS Geographic data is the building block for smart city digital infrastructure allowing robust integrations to various platforms. It becomes essential to daily workflows, minimizes downtime for staff, and provides insights to city departments. Supported Use Cases: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Multiple system integrations, GIS Urban, 3D model of city including buildings and utilities for planning. Connected Community Provide internet access to the community allowing all citizens equal ability to access the internet without barriers. Supported Use Cases: Internet access, Required broadband to multifamily buildings, Public wi-fi network (5G, fiber, etc), Zoning Agreements -Broadband Connections. Environmental Deliver sustainable assets to the public providing trusted resources and reducing the reliance on traditional power sources and legacy infrastructure. Supported Use Cases: City water monitoring, ChargePoint EV network, Non-private EV charging system in public right of way, LED streetlight replacements, Westwood Hills Nature Center. Citizen Awareness Connecting city resources to provide visibility into city operations and deliver data that supports more informed city and communities. Supported Use Cases: Snow plowing technologies, City water monitoring, City data portal for public access, Local connection platforms, My SLP mapping, Mass transit monitoring, Bus routing options/scheduling, Online scheduling and payments for city rentals and resources. Citizen Safety Upgrade city infrastructure to provide a safer environment and secure open spaces for citizens while providing intelligence to public services. Create opportunities for public to opt-in to share data from private sources to enhance public safety. Supported Use Cases: Surveillance camera community connect, Smart light poles, gun shot detection, security and surveillance Digital Whiteboard If you would like to view the whiteboard from the virtual workshops visit the link below. Click on ‘Continue as Guest’ in the top right of the webpage. 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Once entered you will have access to the whiteboard of the SLP Smart City Workshop. https://insight.invisionapp.com/freehand/docum ent/ut0JlMiMJ Thank you Aaryn Anderson Aaryn.Anderson@Insight.com 9/10/2020 1 Insight Presentation Smart City – St. Louis Park Discussions Sandeep Sinha Smart City Systematically applies digital  technologies to Reduce resource inputs Improve quality of life Increase competitiveness  of the regional economy Enables sustainable  growth 1 2 9/10/2020 2 Smart City creates more efficient, responsive and sustainable city Core Technology Stack Physical Layer Communication  Layer Data Layer Application Layer Digital  Experiences 3 4 9/10/2020 3 St. Louis Park “A place for all people” Develop creative housing solutions Develop future‐forced transit and  mobility solutions Continue to lead in environmental  stewardship and ensure access to  green spaces for future  generations Commit to being a leader in  racial equity and inclusion Prepare our next generations City of Chicago – Public Safety Support the operator response Collaborative Decision Management System Evidence Management Platform Monitor and collaborate Citywide Security Systems Federated Systems Community Connect Assets Understanding of current Situation Situational Awareness Platform (What) Intelligent Traffic Solution Platform (How) Automatic License Plate Recognition Platform (Who) Reduced Response time  by 30% 5 6 9/10/2020 4 © Telensa Smart city deployment using connected street light infrastructure Traffic adaptive lighting Waste Air qualityStreet lighting “We live in a data-driven world, but we’re not going to monitor stuff just to monitor it - it has to make sense to the city!” Wayne S. Martin Esq., – Harrisburg’s City Engineer Harrisburg deployed over 4,000 connected LED streetlights spanning the whole city, reducing their utility bill by between 60 – 70%. Confidential Information7 Harrisburg, PA © Telensa Some example of Smart City Initiatives City/Country Scenario Outcome NY, Seattle (various  cities around the  world) Public Transportation and Digital Technology – Mobile  App to deliver real time information, links to digital  signage, and digital payments NY commuter reduced saved 15 mins a day  on commute time San Francisco Smart Parking ‐adjusting parking prices based upon  demand, making payments easier, and significantly  improving parking‐related information dissemination Significant increase in bus ridership and a  reduction in traffic flow Louisville, KY Digital Health ‐one of the largest studies of asthma  conducted in a real‐world setting to use digital health  technology to improve asthma. 78% reduction in rescue inhaler use and a  48% improvement in symptom‐free days. Detroit, New  Orleans Community Connect – Sharing Private videos with law  enforcement to improve public safety Crime reduction and safer communities 7 8 9/10/2020 5 Key Learnings from failed Smart City Initiatives •Internal stakeholder alignment (and disagreements) •Investment Planning and Business model •Citizen involvement •Scenario Prioritization and Requirement Definitions •Technical Changes •Political support Smart City Opportunities – Ideas to get started Economy •Digital business licensing and  Permitting •Local e‐career centers Environment and energy •Real‐time air quality information •Smart streetlights with LED bulbs Government and education •Digital citizen services •Personalized education Living and Health •Smart health •Citywide alerts and notification Mobility •Real‐time public transit  information •Smart parking Safety and security •Real‐time crime center •Predictive policing  9 10 9/10/2020 6 Organizing and Initiating smart city projects Initiate  Transformation Concept  DevelopmentRealize Projects Operationalize  and  InstitutionalizeLiving and  Health Living and  Health Environment  and energy Environment  and energy MobilityMobility EconomyEconomy Government  and education Government  and education Safety and  security Safety and  security Citizen and Partner  Participation Financing Technology Business Model(s) Communication Data Stewardship Guidelines for Starting Smart City Initiatives Transformation  Initiation Concept  Development Realizing  Projects Operationalization  and  Institutionalization •Develop vision  aligned with city’s  strategic initiative •Assemble Project  Team •Develop scenarios,  set priorities •Develop Project  Concepts •Secure funding •Define the technology  platform (Data, Cloud,  Openness, Security…) •Develop roadmaps •Select Partners for  engagement and  implementation •Implement the  project •Mobilize internal and  external stakeholders  engagement (e.g.  citizens) •Remove  implementation risks •Continue to measure  against outcomes •Design operating  model with scaling •Initiate a continuous  improvement process •Leverage synergies  between different  initiatives  11 12 9/10/2020 7 LED Lighting  Controls Parking Ways Finding Out Home Adv Opportunity  Zones Public Wi‐Fi Fleet/  snow plow Building  Efficiency Video  Intelligence First Net  Radios Snow Fall  Indication Digital  Inclusion Active Shooter Traffic  City/County  Integration School Zone  Cameras Traffic Light  Pre‐emption Gun Shot  Detection Measurable Benefit –Value CreationCity Values  of Importance Quick Wins Future Use Cases Bubble size correlates with  the impact to the city Low High Low High 311 Drones Example - Smart City Use Case Analysis Recommendation 13 Let’s identify scenarios that you might be interested in….. 13 14 9/10/2020 8 Insight Presentation Backup 15 Community technology advisory commission Proposed smart cities committee framework • Committee topic selection (done before any committees are established) • Determine members • no more than 3 total from commission, city liaison, plus others as we determine) • Establish committee chair (must be a commission member) • Explore options to support and guide committees • City liaisons serve committees in providing information as needed. Committees develop initiatives. • Tentative date of final deliverable (end of February?) • Deliverables o Definition of charter, goals and objectives • Due week after Thanksgiving • Must include tie to a specific city goal, perhaps more than one o Definition of deliverables and timeline – Due December 10. Includes statement of support needed from city and others o Final deliverable and report to commission – end of February? Deliverables include:  Statement of charter, goals and objectives and outcomes that define success  Adherence to city council strategic goals by describing how the initiative supports city council strategic goals  High-level definition of the application and how it benefits city residents, or provides operational efficiencies  Very high-level architecture, i.e., phone app, communications, back-end processing, data flow, etc.  Provide real examples of where this initiative has been tried, along with results and outcomes  City resident feedback obtained for public facing initiatives • Meetings as frequently as determined by the committee; location/method to be determined by committee • Committee chair to keep CTAC chair informed of progress on an ongoing basis. Include city liaisons • Potential interim full commission meetings to hear how’s it going (by videoconference). Staff to provide guidance to ensure compliance with open meeting laws. • Members agree to ensure that they adhere to their action item responsibilities and attend all meetings to the best of their ability.