Community Documents for the Morris Area
Over time, communities create documents that are designed to identify a vision for the future of the community. These documents are important because they attempt to show the shared values and aspirations of the community residents. Planning documents are created that reflect ways to achieve a shared community vision or vision created by a significant smaller group. After projects are completed, reports are created that document the success and importance of the community projects. These visions, plans and reports are typically created by local units of government, key organizations and institutions within the community. Past documents are frequently referred to when formulating ideas or creating new visions.
The goal of the Historical Documents Library is to create a central clearinghouse for community residents to easily access these important records. Any group (i.e. City and county planning commissions, educational institutions, grassroots teams working on community projects), or individuals of the community are welcomed and encouraged to use the documents collected here to aid in community improvement activities.
We are still in the process of collecting and archiving these important records. If you have more documents you think would be appropriate or important for this library, please contact us at the Center for Small Towns; (320) 589-6451. We'd be more than happy to assist you!
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Grant Narrative - PDF
InKind Contribution Form
The organization layout of the Morris COPC project.
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Logic Model
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Project Management
Community
City of Morris Comprehensive Plan 1999Plan for the City of Morris completed in 1999 by Dr. Greg Thorson with the help of the City of Morris, Center for Small Towns, and citizens of the Morris community. The image quality of this document has been optimized for fast downloading.
All American City Application 2004
2004 City of Morris application to the All American City competition. Contact person for the application was Ed Larson, Morris City Manager.
A Prairie Renaissance
Morris and Sourrounding Area/Blandin Community Investment Partnership Process Narrative Prepared for the BCIP Steering Committee by Phili Drown on May 15, 2000
Morris Mainstreet Photos
Photos of the Main Street of Morris, date undetermined.
Newsletter
December 2005 NewsletterThe first newsletter highlighting the progress of the partnership between the City of Morris and the University of Minnesota, Morris.
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September 2006 Newsletter
A newsletter highlighting the progress of the partnership between the City of Morris and the University of Minnesota, Morris.
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February 2007 Update
An update of COPC grant activities from July 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.
Design Morris!
1984 Minnesota Main Street Program ApplicationApplication for the City of Morris to participate in the Minnesota Main Street Program.
1984 Minnesota Main Street Project Final ReportA final report about the results and progress of participation for the City of Morris as one of the first five Minnesota Main Street cities.
Claybaugh Report and Drawings
A copy of the final report and conceptual drawings from Bob Claybaugh and Associates detailing how the old Elementary School building can be renovated. Completed March 2007.
Morris Area Center for Corporate Innovation ReportReport prepared by the Morris Area Center for Corporate Innovation suggesting ideas for the reuse of the old elementary school site. Date uncertain.
Elementary School Reuse Project Final Report
Community of the City of Morris: Creating a Vision and Reuse Plan for the Elementary School Site. Final Report, August 2006. Prepared by the Center for Rural Design.
Elementary School Reuse Project Public Presentation
The Powerpoint Presentation given by Steve Roos and Tracey Sokowski at the Public Presentation of the Morris Housing Study and Elementary School Reuse Plan on March 19, 2007.
The Original Application
Originial application prepared by the City of Morris to request a visit from the Minnesota Design Team.
Design Team Workbook
Information about how to prepare for a visit from the Minnesota Design Team.
Northern Tallgrass and Prairie Potholes
A report on the Stevens County ecosystem prepaged by Sue Granger, with the help of Margaret Kuchenreuter in March 2005.
Housing Initiative
COPC Cooperative HousingInformation about various cooperative housing projects across the United States.
Morris Housing Study Executive Summary
Executive Summary of the Morris Housing Study completed in March 2007 by Scott Knudson and Steve Griesert of Community Partners Research, Inc.
Morris Housing Study Final Report
This is the final report of the Morris Housing Study, completed in March 2007 by Scott Kudson and Steve Griesert of Community Partners Research, Inc.
Student Housing ChoicesA study performed by Arnie Kildegaard about student housing choices in the Morris community.
On Line Community
The presentation about the www.northfield.org citizen journalism site.
A report on Internet access and computer ownership in Minnesota.
This presentation is by the iCohere company which "provides web collaboration software tools for communities, workgroups and organizations. In addition to our feature-rich software, we provide thoughtful guidance and practical tools for facilitating productive online collaborative group processes. We can help you build an engaging collaborative online environment." ~http://www.icohere.com
The presentation describes online community and their ideas on how to build and create them.
Economic
WCI September 2006 CEDSThe Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update from West Central Initiative for September, 2006.
More information and other publications can be found at the West Central Initative homepage.
General Resource
Public Meeting SpacesThis directory includes location and contact information for a number of different public meeting spaces available in the area. It also includes information about technoogy availabilty, capacity, and cost for most locations.