Metadata: MetroGIS Address Points Dataset - Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

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MetroGIS Address Points Dataset - Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

This page last updated: 06/08/2010
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Metadata Summary

Originator	Dataset contains data originating from multiple cities and counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A complete list can be found at http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Data_Provider_Registry.pdf
Abstract	This dataset is a compilation of address point data from cities and counties in the seven county Twin Cities, Minnesota metropolitan area. The dataset is intended to contain a point location and the official address (as defined by the address authority) for all occupiable units and any other official addresses within the jurisdictional boundary of each address authority that provides data. A number of other attributes are available in the dataset, but may not be populated by some address authorities. Currently this dataset contains points for just the City of Roseville, the first contributor to the dataset! It will grow over time as more cities participate in the dataset. This is a MetroGIS Regionally Endorsed dataset. (See http://www.metrogis.org/data/about/index.shtml#whatis for more information.)
Browse Graphic	View a sample of the data.
Time Period of Content Date	05/05/2010
Currentness Reference	Currently this dataset is updated on a quarterly basis (January, April, July, October), though more frequent updates are planned in the future and additional updates between quarters are possible now. It is up to each address authority to send updates to the data distributor, Metropolitan Council. This dataset contains all updates received by the Metropolitan Council as of the Time Period of Content date shown above.
Access Constraints	Open Access data: Freely downloadable from the Internet after agreeing to a disclaimer. Restricted Access data: Made available only to licensed users of the MetroGIS Parcel Dataset http://www.metrogis.org/data/datasets/parcels/public/index.shtml
Use Constraints	Open Access data: None Restricted Access data: Bound by the terms of the MetroGIS Parcel Data License http://www.metrogis.org/data/datasets/parcels/public/index.shtml
Distributor Organization	Metropolitan Council
Ordering Instructions	The open access dataset is distributed on the Internet by clicking below after 'Online Linkage'. Doing so will tell your browser to download a 'ZIP' file which will contain the following: - ArcView shape files - metadata for the dataset (.htm) Some restricted access data may be available from the MetroGIS parcel data FTP site which is accessible only by licensed users of the MetroGIS parcel data.
Distribution Liability	NOTICE: By accessing these geographic information system (GIS) data, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions provided below. These GIS data are made available as a public service. The data have been compiled using information received from Data Contributors including cities and counties. Data Contributors are not obligated to provide updates to data when newer versions become available. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of these data, no guarantee is given or implied. Maps and data are to be used for reference purposes only. All users are strongly urged to independently verify these data before relying on such data. The use of these data is at the sole risk of the party using such data. Data Contributors may make changes or corrections to the data and to these conditions at any time without notice. Data Contributors, and their officials, employees and agents, supplying these data cannot be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information. They assume no responsibility for any use of the information. They will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages however caused and on any theory of liability arising in any way out of the use of these data. All information is provided 'as-is' without any warranty of any kind. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, such as merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are specifically disclaimed. User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the Data Contributors, and their officials, employees and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of the use of these data. This agreement is governed by the law of Minnesota, and any lawsuits involving this agreement or these data must take place in Minnesota. This agreement is the exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties and may be modified only by a written agreement. By using these data, the user acknowledges that the above conditions have been read and that the user is bound by them.
Online Linkage	I AGREE to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will begin the download process (See Ordering Instructions above for details.)

Full Metadata

MetroGIS Address Points Dataset - Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

Go to Section:
1. Identification Information
2. Data Quality Information
3. Spatial Data Organization Information
4. Spatial Reference Information
5. Entity and Attribute Information
6. Distribution Information
7. Metadata Reference Information


Section 1	Identification Information		Top of page
Originator	Dataset contains data originating from multiple cities and counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A complete list can be found at http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Data_Provider_Registry.pdf
Title	MetroGIS Address Points Dataset - Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
Abstract	This dataset is a compilation of address point data from cities and counties in the seven county Twin Cities, Minnesota metropolitan area. The dataset is intended to contain a point location and the official address (as defined by the address authority) for all occupiable units and any other official addresses within the jurisdictional boundary of each address authority that provides data. A number of other attributes are available in the dataset, but may not be populated by some address authorities. Currently this dataset contains points for just the City of Roseville, the first contributor to the dataset! It will grow over time as more cities participate in the dataset. This is a MetroGIS Regionally Endorsed dataset. (See http://www.metrogis.org/data/about/index.shtml#whatis for more information.)
Purpose	To view, query and analyze address point data anywhere it is available in the seven county metro area.
Time Period of Content Date	05/05/2010
Currentness Reference	Currently this dataset is updated on a quarterly basis (January, April, July, October), though more frequent updates are planned in the future and additional updates between quarters are possible now. It is up to each address authority to send updates to the data distributor, Metropolitan Council. This dataset contains all updates received by the Metropolitan Council as of the Time Period of Content date shown above.
Progress	In work
Maintenance and Update Frequency	Irregular
Spatial Extent of Data	Contributing cities and counties in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area of Minnesota. A complete list can be found at http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Data_Provider_Registry.pdf
Bounding Coordinates	-94.012 -92.732 45.415 44.471
Place Keywords	Twin Cities, Anoka County, Carver County, Dakota County, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Scott County, Washington County
Theme Keywords	addresses, address points, mailing
Theme Keyword Thesaurus	None
Access Constraints	Open Access data: Freely downloadable from the Internet after agreeing to a disclaimer. Restricted Access data: Made available only to licensed users of the MetroGIS Parcel Dataset http://www.metrogis.org/data/datasets/parcels/public/index.shtml
Use Constraints	Open Access data: None Restricted Access data: Bound by the terms of the MetroGIS Parcel Data License http://www.metrogis.org/data/datasets/parcels/public/index.shtml
Contact Person Information	Mark Kotz, GIS Database Administrator Metropolitan Council 390 Robert Street North St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1805 Phone: 651-602-1644 FAX: 651-602-1674 E-mail: mark.kotz@metc.state.mn.us
Browse Graphic	View a sample of the data.
Browse Graphic File Description	Sample map showing the MetroGIS Address Points Dataset
Associated Data Sets	A MetroGIS parcel dataset exists. See http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGISRegionalParcels.htm

Section 2	Data Quality Information	Top of full metadata	Top of page
Attribute Accuracy	This regional dataset requires that all contributing datasets be submitted with a standard set of attributes. However, many attributes are optional. Full databases specificaions can be found at http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Database_Specifications.pdf . No attempt has been made by MetroGIS to assess the accuracy of the attribute data. Please report any perceived discrepancies or errors in the data to the designated data provider. A list can be found at http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Data_Provider_Registry.pdf
Logical Consistency	The dataset is topologically 'clean'.
Completeness	No attempt has been made by MetroGIS to assess the completeness of addresses or attributes provided by address authorities. The datasets tested to ensure that all required attributes are populated.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy	No attempt has been made by MetroGIS to assess the horizontal positional accuracy of points in this dataset. See the Positional Accuracy Indicator attribute for feature level information about positional accuracy.
Lineage	Each address authority participating in the MetroGIS Address Points Dataset provides either a shape file or and XML transfer file to the regional custodian (Metropolitan Council). The regional custodian validates that the data schema (field name type, width, order) matches the MetroGIS data specifications, that the dataset contains no duplicated unique IDs, and that the address authority field contains valid entries. No attempt is made to further process the data at the regional level. For information about lineage at the data development level, contact each address authority.
Source Scale Denominator

Section 3	Spatial Data Organization Information	Top of full metadata	Top of page
Native Data Set Environment	Native environment varies by address authority.
Geographic Reference for Tabular Data	Address
Spatial Object Type	Point
Vendor Specific Object Types	Point
Tiling Scheme	One layer for entire area covered

Section 4	Spatial Reference Information	Top of full metadata	Top of page
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme	UTM
Ellipsoid	GRS80
Horizontal Datum	NAD83
Horizontal Units	Meters
Distance Resolution
UTM Zone Number	15

Section 5	Entity and Attribute Information	Top of full metadata	Top of page

Entity and Attribute Overview

A list of the attribute names and field types is shown below.  Detailed information 
about the attributes can be found at: 
 http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Database_Specifications.pdf 
 
Field Name  Description                      XML Tag                     Type  Length  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
ADD_ID_NAT  National Address Unique ID       <AddressID>                 Text    60 
ADD_ID_LOC  Local Address Unique ID          <MNAddressIDLocal>          Text    50 
ANUMBERPRE  Address Number Prefix            <AddressNumberPrefix>       Text     6 
ANUMBER     Address Number                   <AddressNumber>             Integer 10 
ANUMBERSUF  Address Number Suffix            <AddressNumberSuffix>       Text     6 
ANUMBERSEP  Address Number Separator Element <Separator>                 Text     1 
ST_PRE_MOD  Street Name Pre Modifier         <StreetNamePreModifier>     Text    10 
ST_PRE_DIR  Street Name Pre Directional      <StreetNamePreDirectional>  Text     9 
ST_PRE_TYP  Street Name Pre Type             <StreetNamePreType>         Text    24 
ST_NAME     Street Name                      <StreetName>                Text    42 
ST_POS_TYP  Street Name Post Type            <StreetNamePostType>        Text    12 
ST_POS_DIR  Street Name Post Directional     <StreetNamePostDirectional> Text     9 
ST_POS_MOD  Street Name Post Modifier        <StreetNamePostModifier>    Text    12 
SUB_TYPE1   Subaddress Type 1                <SubaddressType>            Text    12 
SUB_ID1     Subaddress Identifier 1          <SubaddressIdentifier>      Text    12 
SUB_TYPE2   Subaddress Type 2                <SubaddressType>            Text    12 
SUB_ID2     Subaddress Identifier 2          <SubaddressIdentifier>      Text    12 
MUNI_NAME   Municipal Jurisdiction Name      <MNMuniJurisdictionName>    Text    30 
MUNI_CODE   Munipal Jurisdiction Code        <MNMuniJurisdictionCode>    Text     8 
USPS_PLACE  USPS Place Name                  <MNUSPSPlaceName>           Text    30 
CO_CODE     County Code                      <MNCountyCode>              Text     3 
CO_NAME     County Name                      <MNCountyName>              Text    20 
STATE_CODE  State Code                       <StateName>                 Text     2 
ZIP         Zip Code                         <ZipCode>                   Text     5 
ZIP4        Zip Plus 4                       <ZipPlus4>                  Text     4 
LOC_DESC    Location Description             <LocationDescription>       Text    40 
LANDMARK    Landmark Name                    <LandmarkName>              Text    40 
RESIDENCE   Residence                        <MNResidence>               Text    10 
MAILABLE    Mailable Address                 <MailableAddress>           Text    10 
STATUS      Lifecycle Status                 <AddressLifecycleStatus>    Text    10 
PIN         Parcel Unique Identifier         <AddressParcelIdentifier>   Text    17 
LONGITUDE   Longitude                        <AddressLongitude>          Real double 
LATITUDE    Latitude                         <AddressLatitude>           Real double 
POSI_ACCU   Positional Accuracy Indicator    <MNPositionalAccuracy>      Integer  2 
ADIRSOURCE  Address Direct Source            <MNDirectSource>            Text    40 
AAUTHORITY  Address Authority                <AddressAuthority>          Text    40 
EDIT_ORG    Editing Organization             <MNEditingOrganization>     Text    40 
UPDATEDATE  Update Date                      <MNUpdateDate>              Date     8 
COMMENTS    Comments                         <MNComments>                Text   254

Entity and Attribute Detailed Citation	A detailed description of the attributes available in this dataset can be found at http://www.datafinder.org/metadata/MetroGIS_Address_Points_Database_Specifications.pdf

Section 6	Distribution Information	Top of full metadata	Top of page
Publisher	Metropolitan Council
Publication Date	Periodically revised
Contact Person Information	Mark Kotz GIS Database Administrator Metropolitan Council 390 Robert Street North St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1805 Phone: 651-602-1644 FAX: 651-602-1674 E-mail: mark.kotz@metc.state.mn.us
Distributor's Data Set Identifier	MetroGISAddressPoints
Transfer Format Name	Shapefile
Transfer Format Version Number	ArcGIS 9x
Transfer Size
Ordering Instructions	The open access dataset is distributed on the Internet by clicking below after 'Online Linkage'. Doing so will tell your browser to download a 'ZIP' file which will contain the following: - ArcView shape files - metadata for the dataset (.htm) Some restricted access data may be available from the MetroGIS parcel data FTP site which is accessible only by licensed users of the MetroGIS parcel data.
Distribution Liability	NOTICE: By accessing these geographic information system (GIS) data, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions provided below. These GIS data are made available as a public service. The data have been compiled using information received from Data Contributors including cities and counties. Data Contributors are not obligated to provide updates to data when newer versions become available. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of these data, no guarantee is given or implied. Maps and data are to be used for reference purposes only. All users are strongly urged to independently verify these data before relying on such data. The use of these data is at the sole risk of the party using such data. Data Contributors may make changes or corrections to the data and to these conditions at any time without notice. Data Contributors, and their officials, employees and agents, supplying these data cannot be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information. They assume no responsibility for any use of the information. They will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages however caused and on any theory of liability arising in any way out of the use of these data. All information is provided 'as-is' without any warranty of any kind. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, such as merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are specifically disclaimed. User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the Data Contributors, and their officials, employees and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of the use of these data. This agreement is governed by the law of Minnesota, and any lawsuits involving this agreement or these data must take place in Minnesota. This agreement is the exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties and may be modified only by a written agreement. By using these data, the user acknowledges that the above conditions have been read and that the user is bound by them.
Online Linkage	I AGREE to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will begin the download process (See Ordering Instructions above for details.)

Section 7	Metadata Reference Information	Top of full metadata	Top of page
Metadata Date	06/08/2010
Contact Person Information	Mark Kotz, GIS Database Administrator Metropolitan Council 390 Robert Street North St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1805 Phone: 651-602-1644 FAX: 651-602-1674 E-mail: mark.kotz@metc.state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name	Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version	1.2
Metadata Standard Online Linkage	http://www.gis.state.mn.us/stds/metadata.htm

This page last updated: 06/08/2010