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1. Call to Order
Co-Chair Maxwell called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m., at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control
District in St. Paul.
Members present: Bob Basques (City of St. Paul); David Claypool (Ramsey County); John Connelly (St.
Paul & Ramsey County Charter Commissions); Rick Gelbmann (Metropolitan Council); Blaine Hackett (PlanSight, LLC);
Jane Harper (Washington County); Jay Krafthefer (Mn/DOT); Susanne Maeder (LMIC); Jim Maxwell (The Lawrence Group);
Michael Munson (Metropolitan Council); Bart Richardson (DNR IS); Mike Rowekamp (Rowekamp Associates); Shawn Toscano
(ESRI); Ronald Wencl (USGS)
Members absent: Roger Carlson (City of Minneapolis); Will Craig (UM CURA); Elliott Graham (Ramsey
County); Catherine Hansen (Rowekamp Associates); Rick Person (City of St. Paul); Bob Moulder (Hennepin County); Donna
Roper (Minneapolis Public School District); Ben Verbick (LOGIS); Tim Zimmerman (Hennepin County)
Visitors: Les Maki (DNR-MIS); Robert Maki (DNR-MIS); Steve Lime (DNR-MIS); Mark Kotz (Metropolitan
Council); Alison Slaats (Metropolitan Council)
Staff: Theresa Foster (MetroGIS Technical Coordinator); Randy Johnson (MetroGIS Staff Coordinator)
2. Accept Agenda
Member Maxwell motioned to accept the agenda as submitted, Member Claypool seconded.
Motion carried.
3. Introduction of Team Members
Co-Chair Maxell welcomed all members and then asked members to go around the table and introduce
themselves formally to all members of the team, Maxwell thanked the visitors from the DNR and Met Council for attending
they will be presenting demonstrations for the agenda items.
4. Accept Meeting Minutes
Member Maxwell motioned to accept the meeting minutes from April 11, 2000, Member Claypool seconded,
with noted typo errors and missing names on members working on the Data Finder evaluation.
Motion carried.
5a. Data Distribution - MN/DNR Data Deli Q/A
Les Maki gave a brief overview about the history of the Data Deli; which started in early 1998 based
upon enormous requests from out-state and private organizations as well as DNR regional/division/bureau requests. The
Minnesota DNR Data Deli is a data distribution system for DNR corporate GIS data. More than 40 data themes totaling
14.5 Gb (compressed) are available for download. The system features a data query application that allows users to
specify themes and location within Minnesota. Location can be defined by a point, area, county or a USGS quadrangle.
Once a query is submitted, users are provided with a list of matching data from which to choose. Data Deli Web Site:
http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us
5b. Data Finder Evaluation/Next Steps
5c. Metropolitan Council 1997 Existing Land Use Data Release
5d. Business Information Needs Updates
6. Other Business
Maxwell informed the group about the tentatively scheduled MetroGIS school district peer review to be
held on September 26th. Foster handed out copies of the GIS/LIS Consortium event/activity sponsorship
applications and encouraged members if they need outreach support for their GIS activities please fill out an
application and get some funding to support GIS in their community.
7. Next Meeting
Next meeting will be held on September 19, 2000, from 2-4:00 p.m., at the ESRI - St. Paul Office,
ArcIMS Demonstration.
8. Adjourn
Maxwell moved and Wencl seconded to adjourn at 4:20 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Prepared by Theresa K. Foster, MetroGIS Technical Coordinator
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