This seems like a reasonable request and good use of the land.

How can Scott County support young children and their families? Keeping costs/taxes as low as possible. Support for the libraries is also valuable to the young and the old.
Anything else you would like to tell us about Early Childhood in Scott County? I see plenty of child care facilities in the area. Hearing about all the fraud in MN, the county needs to make sure the centers in Scott Co. are legit, meeting their claimed enrollments for county/state/federal aid and most importantly truly taking care of children. I understand that inspections are prearranged giving centers time to prepare. The inspectors should follow OSHA guide lines, just show up unannounced and see what the center is actually like. This may help prevent child neglect and abuse which have also make the news.

What prevents you from visiting regional, more natural resources based, parks? Nothing prevents me I just don't have a need. I spend plenty of outdoor time in my own back yard. I don't need a special park.
Do you have concerns about visiting regional county parks? No
What changes would you like to see made to make visiting regional county parks easier? Nothing, from what I know we have plenty of parks with various access and activities.

What barriers make it harder for you—or people you know—to participate in community activities? Not having activities at a known public building. I like having activities at the library, the staff is excellent and I wish there were more activities there.
What kinds of spaces or programs help people of all abilities feel welcome? I think that we need to make sure people of every ethnic background feel welcome and that all are truely welcome, including the LGBTQ+ folks.
Anything else you would like to tell us about social wellbeing in Scott County? Libraries are important for learning for everyone, learning should be supported throughout our lifespan and across cultures. When everyone has access to learning support our community has opportunities to thrive.

Expand the bike paths. Connect a few (17th ave and mystic. 130th headed west. Etc). Underground crosswalks at the marystown rd circles and possibly other busy roads.

Can we please prioritize the role of our public libraries? If we want our future generations to be intelligent humans, they need to read. Our librarians should have a world of knowledge at their fingertips to help anyone find any topic they are interested in. There is also the aspect of access to a computer to fill out a job application or apply to college, or to research basic life skill topics. Please staff our libraries, keep them open, keep the entertainment of a good novel, or the how to guides for DIYers available. The library is a place where all are welcome to read what they want and learn all they can - keep the doors open and the librarians employed.

I would love to see the role of the public library system be elevated and prioritized. With local and national issues around book banning, literacy, learning, reading levels, opportunities for families to embrace reading together, etc. I think our Scott County library system could be more prominent and should be a centerpiece in the planning. As a resident for almost 25 years, parent of three, and someone who has worked with public schools for years, I have come to believe that prioritizing library staff, especially trained librarians, and taking advantage of both their training and frontline experience, can lead to greater experiences and outcomes for all ages and backgrounds! I'd love to see the focus primarily on the books/learning resources and trained staff who help users access those resources. Thank you!

I love our Scott County Libraries and Librarians and want to ensure they continue to be fully funded, staffed and welcome to all!

How easy and accessible is active living in Scott County? Active living can be difficult here. We have well distributed parks and plenty of walking paths, but walking or biking to schools or into downtown Prior Lake feels very challenging due to major roads, and I think the roundabouts are great but the crosswalks in them are tricky.
How can the County improve accessibility in public spaces? Need more crossing warning lights and encourage people TO USE THEM.

What prevents you from visiting regional, more natural resources based, parks? Lack of information.
Do you have concerns about visiting regional county parks? No, just don’t know what’s offered and available
What changes would you like to see made to make visiting regional county parks easier? Better information about what’s available and when.