Geocoding Workgroup
The Geocoding Workgroup has been tasked with recommending an “approved
state geocode model”, likely in the form of a service that would enable the
translation of addresses or intersections into points on a map. A
statewide geocoding function has been identified as one of several strategic
investments for MnGeo (Final
Program Design Report, sections 4.9, 5.2.3, and 6.2). The workgroup,
formed May 2010, will address this need, building on the
findings of the MetroGIS Geocoder Project.
New
- Workgroup status report,
Oct. 2012
Publications
- Workgroup Charter (4 p., 99 K, PDF)
- Statewide Geocoding
Service Requirements v. 1.7, 12/22/10 (4 p., 85K, PDF)
Workgroup co-chairs
Mike Dolbow, GIS Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 651-201-6497, mike.dolbow@state.mn.us
Kent Treichel, Research Analyst, Minnesota Department of Revenue, 651-556-6150,
kent.treichel@state.mn.us
FY2011 Workplan
The basic milestones below have been developed with a goal to create a report and presentation of findings to the MnGeo Statewide and State Government Geospatial Advisory Councils at the end of the fiscal year.
| Milestone / Task | Anticipated Date | Date Finished |
| Basic project plan (these milestones) | 6/30/10 | 10/1/10 |
| Identification of State geocoding business needs | 7/16/10 | 10/1/10 |
| Identification of standards or guidelines | 10/12/10 | 10/11/10 |
| Identification of geocoding service(s) requirements | 8/2/10 | 11/24/10 |
| Identification of potential benefits | 8/9/10 | 11/24/10 |
| Issue RFI for potential geocoding solutions | 1/31/11 | |
| Identification of existing state costs for solution or data | 2/28/11 | |
| Identification of desired support dataset characteristics | 3/15/11 | |
| Identification and assessment of available support dataset(s) | 4/30/11 | |
| Recommendation for services to be developed or acquired | 6/1/11 | |
| Development of recommendations for follow-on projects | 6/30/11 | |
| Generation of "Report of Findings" | 7/31/11 | |
| Presentation of findings (MnGeo council meetings) | 8/31/11 |
Meeting Schedule
- The full workgroup plans to conduct most of its business via email.
A small work team will be meeting on a regular basis to develop
proposals for the full workgroup to consider. Findings will be
presented at the Statewide
and State Government
Geospatial
Advisory Council meetings. To participate on the workgroup, or for
more information, please contact the workgroup co-chairs.
Related Links
-
Addressing Issues: A concise White Paper and background material
developed by the Address Work Group of the National States Geographic
Information Council. The White Paper covers the need for good address
data, best practices and recommendations.
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