HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.a. Resident Survey/Decision ResourcesCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
City Council Meeting Date March 9, 2005
AGENDA ITEM:
Resident Survey /Decision Resources
AGENDA SECTION:
Discussion
PREPARED BY:
Jamie Verbrugge, City Administrator
AGENP t 2
ATTACHMENTS:
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APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only. No action requested
ACTION:
ISSUE
Presentation of results of the 2005 resident attitudinal survey.
BACKGROUND
The City Council previously directed staff to retain Decision Resources Ltd to conduct a
community survey of residents' opinions related to City services, quality of life, and important
community issues This continues the City's practice of surveying its residents every two
years to track citizen satisfaction, also done in 2003 and 2001 It is especially important for a
growing community to continually monitor issues as new residents move into the community
Decision Resources has completed the field work for the survey and is currently tabulating
results The results were not available at the time this agenda was prepared
SUMMARY
Dr William Morris of Decision Resources will be present the survey findings to Council The
survey information will be very useful to the Council as goals and priorities are established for
2005 -2006
DECISION RESOUR.CES, LTD. 24Q5 CITY 4F ROSEMOUNT
3128 Dean Court RESIDENTIAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 January, 2005
Hello, I�m of Decision Resources, Ltd. , a nationwide
polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the
City of Rosemount to speak with a random sample of residents
about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because
your city representatives and staff are interested in �our opin-
ions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual
responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of
the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUS�)
1. Approximatel� how many years LESS THAN ONE YEAR. . . . .5a
have you lived in Rosemount? ONE OR TWO YEARS . . . . . . . 7�
THREE TO FIVE YEAR.5. . .24�
SIX TO TEN YEARS. . . . . .21� '
ELEVEN - TWENTY YRS. . .24�
TWENTY - THIRTY YRS. . .10�
OVER THIRTY YEARS. . . . . .9�
REFUSLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0$
2 . In what city and/or state were you located immediately prior
to your residence here?
ALWAYS ROSEMOUNT, 20; MINNEAP4LIS, 6°s; SAINT PAUL, 3�;
OUT OF STATF, 18$; OUTSTATE MINNESOTA, 8�; EAGAN, 12�;
APPLE VALLEY, 14$; BURNSVILLE, 7�; INVFR GRUVE HFIGHTS,
6�; LAKEVILLE, 3�; BLOOMINGTON/RICHFIPLD, 4�; FARMINGTON,
3�; SOUTH ST. PAUL, 3�; REST OF METRO, 8°s; EDEN PR.AIRIE,
2�; HASTINGS, 2$.
3 . Thinking back to when you moved to Rosemount, what factors
were most important to you in selecting this location?
UNSURE, 2�; ALWAYS HERF, 20; LOCATION, 8°s; SCHQOLS, 22g;
SMALL TOWN FEEL, 12�; RUR.AL/OPFN SPACE, 5�; FAMILY AND
FRIENDS, 8�; JOB, 140; NEIGHBORHOOD/HOUSING, 13�; AFFORD-
ABLE, 130; SCATTERED, 1%.
4 . As things stand now, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS. . . .6�
the future do yau expect to live TWO TO FIVE YEARS. . . . .13�
in Rosemount? SIX TO TEN YEARS. . . . . .14�
OVER TEN YEARS. . . . . . . .59�
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 9�
5 . How would �rou rate the quality of EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . .39�
life in Rosemount -- excellent, GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54�
good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7$
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ls
DON'T KNOWjREFUSED. . . . . 0�
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6. What do you like MOST, if anything, about living in Rose-
mount?
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UNSURE, 6�; LOCATIQN, 22s; SCHOOLS, 70 ; SMALL TOWN FEEL,
32�; RURAL/OPEN SPACE, 5%; QUI$T AND PEACEFUL, 7$;
FRIENDLY PEOPLE, 100; NEIGHBORHOOD/HOUSING, 6�; DOWNTOWN
AREA, 20; SCATTERED, 40.
7 . What do you think is the most serious issue facing Rosemount
today?
UNSURE, 11�; NOTHING, 3�; T00 MUCH GROWTH, 38�; NEED M4RE
BUSINESSES, 9�; TAXES, 7$; TRAFFIC, 8�; CRIME, 5g;
CROWDED SCHOOLS, 4�; DOWNTOWN REDFVELOPMENT, 100; CITY
GOVPRNMENT, 30; RUNDOWN PROPERTIFS, 2$; SCATTERED, 2's.
When residents are asked what comes to mind when they think of
their communities, many things can occur to them. Minneapolis
residents think of the lake system, Stillwater residents think of
their riverfront, and Saint Paul residents think of the State
Capitol.
8 . What image comes to mind when you think about the City of
Rosemount?
UNSURE, 9�; NOTHING, 130; SMALL TOWN, 19$; PARKS, 4�;
DOWNTOWN, 4$; IRISH, 12�; RURAL, 12�; KOCH REFINERY, 30;
GROWTH, 6%; SCH04LS, 6$; RAILRpADfTRAINS, 2�5; FRIFNDLY
PEOPLE, 50; SCATTERED, 6�',
9 . How would you rate the general FXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . .23$
sense of community among Rosemount GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .590
residents -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .15�
fair or poor? POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2�
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .20
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=392)
10 . Wh�r do you feel that way?
UNSURE, 14%; FRIENDLY PEOPLE, 38s; STRONG SENSE OF
COMMUNITY, 11�; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 8's; GOOD COMMUNITY
EVENTS, 9°s; COMMUNITY DIVIDED B� INCOME LEVELS, 50;
SMALL T4WN, 5�; COULD IMPROVE, 5�; RESIDENTS DON'T
CARE, 2%; SCATTERED, 3�.
il. What things could be done to improve the sense of
conununity in Rosemount?
UNSURE, 31�; NOTHING, 17$; MORE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS,
40; FIX DOWNTOWN AREA, 12a; MORE COMMI?NITY EVENTS,
9$; ATEED COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA, 7�; BETTER CITY
GOVERNMENT, 4$; STOP GROWTH, 4�; BETTER C�MMUNICA-
TION, 6�; MORE CITY OUTREACH, 30; SCATTERED, 4$ .
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12 . Now which of the following state- STATEMENT A. . . . . . . . . . .34s
ments comes closest to your STATEM�NT B. . . . . . . . . . .43%
feelings? STAT�MENT C. . . . . . . . . . .21�
A. I feel a real tie to the entire NONE (VOL. ) . . . . . . . . . . . .1�
Rosemount community. DON'T KNOWfREFUS�D. . . . .2g
B. I have strong ties ta my neigh-
borhood., but weak ties to the
rest of Rosemount.
C. I have neither strong ties to
my neighborhood nor the comm-
unity as a whole.
13 . In �ahich neighborhood in the City of Rosemount do you live?
UNSURF, 11�; NEIGHBORHOOD NAMED, 48�; SOMETHING ELSE
NAMED, 41v.
Moving on. . . . .
14. How important do you think it is VERY IMPORTANT. . . . . . . .26�
to the quality of life in a com- SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT. . . .46�
munity to have a strong arts and NOT T00 IMPORTANT. . . . .20�
cultural presence, such as music NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT. . .7�
programs and men.toring, theater, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1$
and art works, such as paintings
and sculpture -- very important,
somewhat important, not too im-
portant, or not at all important?
15 . What types of arts activities, if any, do you and other
household members regularly participate in?
NONE, 39$; THEATERjPLAYS, 21�; CONCERTSjMUSIC, 22�; ARTS
AND CRAFTS, 10$; MUSEUMS, 4$; DANCE, 2�; SCATTERED, 2�.
IF "NONE, " ASK: (N=154)
16. Could �rou tell me one or two reasons why you and other
members of your household do not regularly participate
in arts activities?
UNSURE, 70; NO INTFREST, 45�; NOT AWARE OF, 12$; NO
TIME, 21�; AGE AND HEALTH, 11�; SCATTFRED, 3$.
Many communities host arts and creative activities, such as local
art and ghotography shows, local music and drama groups, as well
as crafts groups and classes, in which residents may actively
participate.
17. Other than school-related program- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .670
ming, do you feel there are enough NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22�
facilities and programs to meet DEPENDS ON TYPE. . . . . . . .2�
your household needs? DON�T KN4W/REFUSED. . . . . 9�
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18. How much, if anything, would you NOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
be willing to pay in additional $10 .Q4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13�
property taxes per year to operate $20 .Q0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15�
and maintain a cultural facility $30 .OQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
in Rosemount containing a theater, $40 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4�
as well as music and arts class- $50 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9�
rooms and exhibits? Let' s say, $60 .00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
would you be willing to pa� an ad- DON�T KNOW. . . . . . . . . . . . .5�
ditional $ per year? (CHOOSE REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0�
A RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE UP
OR DOWN DEPENDING ON ANSWER� How
about $ per year? (REPEAT
PROCESS}
19. All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION. . . . . . .74�
Rosemount are generally headed in WRONG TRACK. . . . . . . . . . .18�
the right direction, or do yau DON'T KNOW/REFUS£D. . . . .9�
feel things are off on the wrong
track?
IF A RFSPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=366}
20 . Could you tell me why you feel that way?
UNSURE, 3%; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 10$; GROWTH IS WELL
PLANNED, 37$; NO PROBLEMS, 10�; COUNCIL IS DOING A
GOOD JOB, 15$, IMPROVING DOWNTOWN, 10�; COUNCIL
LISTENS, 2�; LOSING SMALL TOWN FEEL, 5�; COUNCIL
DOESN'T LISTEN, 5$; GOOD SCHOOLS, 2$; LOSING BUSI-
NESSES, 2�.
I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a communi-
ty. For each one, please tell me if you think Rosemount currentl�r
has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the
right amount. (ROTATE LIST}
MANY FFW/ ABOUT D.K.j
MUCH LIT'T RIGHT REF.
21. Affordable rental units? 80 190 37� 36�
22 . Luxury rental units? 9� 150 31� 46�5
23 . Condominiums? 14s 12� 470 27$
24. Townhouses? 28� 7� 51� 14�
25 . Starter homes for young families? 3g 50a 390 9�
26 . "Move up" housing? 5� 230 62's lls
27 . Higher cost housing? 270 130 540 7�
28 . Senior housing? 20 380 39g 21g
29. Affordable housing, defined by
the Metropolitan Council as a
single family home costing less
than $193, 700? 2g 560 31� 11g
30 . Parks and open spaces? 4's 27 0 68� 2`s
31. Trails and bikeways? 2% 43% 44$ 100
32 . Service establishments? 20 45s 47°s 7�
33 . Retail shopping opportunities? 20 690 28� lo
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MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./
MUCH LITT RIGHT RFF.
34. Entertainment establishments? 20 60� 360 2%
35 . Dining establishments? 3� 78g 19a lo
36. Da�r care opportunities? 40 11� 350 500
37 . Do �rou think noise from trains, MAJOR PROBLEM. . . . . . . . .14�
such as whistles, is a major pro- MIN�R PROBLEM. . . . . . . . .35$
blem in the community, a minor NOT A PROBLEM. . . . . . . . .51�
probletn or not a problem at all? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1°s
Moving on. . .
38. Do you think the pace of commer- TOO RAPID. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10�
cial and retail development in the ABOUT RIGHT. . . . . . . . . . .51°S
city has been tao rapid, about NOT FAST ENOUGH. . . . . . .37�
right, or not fast enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .2�
39. And, do yau think the pace of T00 RAPID. . . . . . . . . . . . .51%
residential development in the ABOUT RIGHT. . . . . . . . . . .46s
city has been too rapid, about NOT FAST ENOUGH. . . . . . . .3�
right, or not fast enough? DON'T KNOWjREFUSED. . . . .10
As I read the following statements about residential and business
development, please answer ��yes" or ��no. "
YES NC? DKR
40. There is a good mix of business and
residential development in the City. 500 470 30
41. During the past few years, the appear-
ance and maintenance of business pro-
perties has improved. 680 26% 6�
42 . Residents have adequate opportunity to
make their feelings known about pro-
posed development or redevelopment
projects. 75°s 16� 90
43 . There is sufficient open and natural
space in the communit�r. 67 0 310 3 0
As you know, schools grade students on a scale from A to F,
including pluses and minuses.
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44 . Using this scale, please give an A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .&o
overall rating to development in A- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2s
the City of Rosemount? B+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11�
B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36�
B- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
C+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6�
C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19�
C- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4�
D+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1$
D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
D- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0�
F+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q�
F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lo
NO ANSWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3$
On another topic. . . .
45 . Beyond the current offerings in Downtown Rosemount, what
other types of services would you like to see offered there?
UNSURE, 10$; SMALL RETAIL SHOPS, 31$; SITDOWN RESTAURANTS,
220; "BIG BOX" STORES, 50; PARK, 2�; NOTHING, 9�; LI-
BRARY, 7$; SERVICE BUSINESSES, 8�; MOVIE THEATER, 2$;
MEDICAL FACILITY, 2$; SCATTERED, 30.
46 . Would you support or oppose the STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . .54�
acquisition of land in the commun- SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26�
ity for preservation as open space OPPOSF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8�
or green space areas? (WAIT FOR STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . . .6�
RESPONSE� Do you feel strongly DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .50
that way?
47. Would you support or oppose a STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . .270
property tax increase to acquire SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
land for preservation as open and OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14�
green space areas? (WAIT FOR RE- STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . .21�
SPONSE) Do you feel strongly that DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .10�
way?
As you may know, propert� taxes are divided between the City of
Rosemount and various other units of local government. Thinking
about the amount going to the City. . . .
48 . Do you think the city partion of VERY HIGH. . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
your progerty taxes, which funds SOMEWHAT HIGH. . . . . . . . .14g
City services in Rosemount is very ABOUT AVERAGE. . . . . . . . .46�
high, somewhat high, about average SOMEFTHAT LOW. . . . . . . . . . .30
somewhat low or very low in com- VERY LOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1�
parison with nearby suburban com- DON�T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .280
munities?
I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each
one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the
service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
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EXC GOO FAI P00 DKR
49. Police protection? 370 520 8a 1� 2�
50. Fire protection? 340 54$ 5� l0 80
51. Storm drainage and flood
control? 16� 56� 11� 7� 9�
52 . Park maintenance? 25% 54% 15a 2� 4�
53 . City-sponsored recreation
programs? 22% 48� 13� 4� 14�
54 . Animal control? 140 53� 150 5� 13�
55 . Quality and taste of drinking
water? 13� 49� 17$ 14a 8�
Now, for the next three city services, please consider only cit�-
maintained street and roads . Do not consider state and county
roads, which are taken care of by other levels of government.
How would you rate. . . .
EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
56 . City street repair and
maintenance? 17� 61� 18g 4� 1�
57. Snow plowing? 24� 520 190 5� 1�
58 . Street lighting? 15� 53� 230 8� lo
59. When you consider the property EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . .150
taxes you pay and the quality of GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66�
city services you receive, would ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .15�
you rate the general value of city POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3�
services as excellent, good, only DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .20
fair, or poor?
60. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .530
crease in city property taxes, OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .40a
if it were needed to maintain DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .7�
city services at their current
level?
61. Would �ou favor or oppase a FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
property tax increase to expand or OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56g
improve city services? DON�T KNOWjREFUSED. . . . .80
IF "FAVOR, " ASK: (N=143)
62 . What city services would you be willing to pay higher
property taxes to expand ar improve?
UNSURE, 21$; STREET MAINTENANCE, 25�; FIRE, 8�;
POLICE, 15�5; DRINKING WATER, 3$; PARI�S AND RECREA-
TION, 140; STREET LIGHTING, 6$; BUSINESS DEVFsLOPMENT,
8s.
Thinking about another topic. . . .
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63 . Do you generally feel safe in your YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99�
home? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1�
DON'T KNOW/REFUS�D. . . . .0�
64 . And, do �ou generally feel safe YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87�
walking in your neighborhood alone NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8�
at night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .6�
65 . What do you consider to be the most serious crime issue in
Rosemount? (READ LIST}
VANDALISM AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . .34$
BURGLARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6�
SHOPLIFTING AND THEFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4$
DRUGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17a
GANGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1$
TRAFFIC VIDLA.TIONS AND SPEEDING. . . . . . . . . . .21$
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3s
ASSAULTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1$
NONE (VOL. } . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5$
DON'T KNOWfREFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9�
66 . How would you rate the amount of TOO NNCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1�
police patrolling in your neigh- ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT. . . . 70a
borhood -- too much, about the NOT ENOUGH. . . . . . . . . . . .290
right amount or not enough? DON�T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .ls
Again, as I read the following statements, please answer "yes" or
"no. "
YES NO DKR
67. This neighborhood is a good place
to raise children. 97� 30 1�
58 . People have pride and ownership in
our neighborhood. 96� 40 1�
69. I feel a part of my neighborhood. 920 7� 1�
70. Business and residential neighbor-
hoods are enjoyable and stable
places to live, work and recreate
in Rosemount. 95g 4� 2�
71. I have recently or plan to sign-
ficantl�r remodel my residence in
the next couple of years. 32% 68� Qo
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72 . Using the scale of A to F, in- A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
cluding pluses and minuses, please A- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10%
give an overall rating to your B+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21�
neighborhood? B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25�
B- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6s
C+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6%
C- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2�
D+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0�
D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%
D- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q%
F+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0�
F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0�
NO ANSWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . .0$
As you may know, the Community Groups in Rosemount offer a wide
variety of neighborhood activities or events, such as Leprechaun
Days.
73 . Have you or household members YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73�
participated in Leprechaun Days NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27�
during the past two �ears? DON�T KNOWfREFUSED. . . . .0�
74. Have you or household members participated in any other
neighborhood events or activities during the past two years?
(IF ��YES, " ASK: ) Which ones?
UNSURE, 2%; N0, 500; BLOCK PARTIES, 25�; NATIQNAL NIGHT
OUT, 60; EASTER EGG HUNT, 3�; HALLOWFsEN EVENTS, 4�;
CONCERTS IN THE PAR.K, 3�; JULY FOURTH, 2°s; WINTER CARNI-
VAL, 2$; SCATTFRED, 4$.
Continuing. . . .
The Rosemount park system is composed of larger community parks
and smaller neighborhood parks, trails, and community ballfields.
Of these facilities, which have you or members of your household
used during the past year?
YES NO DKR
75 . Larger community parks? 590 41� 0%
76. Smaller neighborhood parks? 760 240 0°�
77 . Trails? 530 4?$ Oo
78. Community ballfields? 43� 57� Qg
79 . Have you or members of your house- YEsS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39�
hold participated in any City NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61s
park and recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . lo
IF "YES, " ASK: (N=154}
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80 . Which ones?
UNSURE, 3$; BASEBALLjS4FTBALL, 29�; SOCCER, 10�;
AAA, Z6�; PUPPETS IN THE PARK, 60; SWIMMING, 6s;
BASKETBALL, 50; SUNIl�lER PROGRAMS, 15�; SKATING, 5°s;
SCATTERFD, 7�.
81. Were you satisfied or dis- SATISFIED. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97g
satisfied with your exper- DISSATISFIED. . . . . . . . . . .1�
ience? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1�
82 . Do y�ou or members of your household currently Zeave the city
for park and recreation facilities or activities? {IF
"YES, " ASK: ) What would that be?
NO, 56%; SWINIl�lING, 3�; FISHING, 2�; CAMPING, 3%; TR.AILS/
HIKING, 9a; BOATING, 4�� WATFsRPARK, 3�; ATHLFTIC FIFsLDS,
7$; DOG PARK, 2°s; SKIING, 2$; OTHER CITY' S PARKS, 4s;
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS, 2�; SCA'I�!'ERED, 4$.
There have also been discussions about the construction of a
larger athletic complex in the community. Facilities that ma.y be
included are soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields,
football fields, and tennis courts.
83 . Would you support or oppose the STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . .310
construction and operation of a SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29�
large athletic eomplex in the City OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16�
of Rosemount? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) STRONGLY OPP�SE. . . . . . .17�
Do you feel strongly that way? DON�T KNOW/RFFUSED. . . . . 7�
84 . Would you support or oppose a STRONGLY SUPPORT. . . . . .16�
property tax increase to acquire SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
land for a large athletic complex? OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20�
(WAIT FOR RESPONSE} Do you feel STRONGLY OPPOSE. . . . . . .34�
strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .8�
85. How mu.ch would you be willing to NOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54�
pay in additional property taxes $4Q .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24�
for the construction of a large $80 .00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7�
athletic complex? How about $ $120.40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6�
per year? (CH04SE A R.ANDOM START- $160.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1�
ING POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN D£PEND- $20Q .00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0$
ING ON RESPONSE) How about $ DON'T KNOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8�
per year? (REPEAT PROCESS) REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1%
I would like to read �rou a list of faciZities which could be
constructed by the City of Rosemount . Keeping in mind that the
construction af each facility would require a property tax in-
crease for EACH, please tell me if you would strongly support the
city constructing that facility, somewhat suppart, somewhat
oppose or strongly oppose the city constructing that facility.
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86 . An aquatic center? 180 41� 22% 17� 2�
87, A Senior Center? 23� 48� 170 8� 40
88 . A Youth Center? 29� 49� 13� 7� 30
89. A second sheet of ice? 9� 23� 27� 32s 9�
90. Are there any other additional services beyond those cur-
rently offered you would like to see the City of Rosemount
provide?
UNSURE, 6$; NOTHING, 73�; LIBR.ARY, 5�; MORE TRAILS, 2�;
FITNESS CENTER, 3�; GOLF COURSE, 2%; MORE ATHLETIC FIELDS,
2$; SCATTERED, 70.
Moving on. . . .
91. Do you leave the City of Rosemount NO/WORK IN ROSEMOUNT. .16�5
on a regular or daily basis to go NOT FMPLOYED/RETIRED. .14�
to work? {IF "YES, " ASK: ) How YES/5 MINUTES OR LESS. .3�
many minutes does it take you to YES/6 TO 10 MINUTES. . . .6s
get to work? {IF ��NO, " ASK: ) Do YES/11 TO 15 MINUTES. . .9�
you work in Rosemount? YES/16 TO 20 MINUTES. .17�
YES/21 TO 25 MINUTES. . . 8$
YES/26 TO 30 MINUTES. . .5$
YFsS/OVER 30 MINUTES . . .220
DON'T KNOW/REFUSFsD. . . . .1$
92 . Have you used public transgorta- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19�
tion during the past two years? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81�
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .Oo
93 . How likely would you be to use VERY LIKFLY. . . . . . . . . . .120
public transportation if a park- SOMEWHAT LIKELY. . . . . . .15�
and-ride facility for bus service NOT T00 LIKELY. . . . . . . . 16%
were constructed in the City of NOT AT ALL LIKELY. . . . .56a
Rosemount -- very likely�, somewhat DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .2�
likely, not too likely, or not at
all likely?
Changing topics. . . .
94 . Other than voting, do you feel YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770
that if you wanted to, you could NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19�
have a say about the way the City� DON�T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .5�
of Rosemount runs things?
IF "N0, " ASK: (N=76)
95 . Why do you feel you cannot have a say?
UNSURE, 110; DON'T LISTEN, 49�; DON'T KNOW HOW, llo;
DON'T ASK FOR INPUT, 18$; NOT INTERESTED, WILL VOTE,
120 .
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96 . How much da you feel you know GR�AT DEAL. . . . . . . . . . . . .4g
about the work of the Mayor and FAIR ANlOUNT. . . . . . . . . . .37�
Cit� Council -- a great deal, a �ERY LITTLE. . . . . . . . . . ,57�
fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUS�D. . . . .2%
97 . From what you know, do you ap- STR4NGLY APPROVE. . . . . .20�
prove or disapprove of the job SOMEWHAT APPROVg. . . . . .510
the Mayor and City Council are SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE. . . .8�
doing? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) And do STRONGLY DISAPPROVE. .-. .40
you feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .17�
98. How much first-hand contact have QUITE A LOT. . . . . . . . . . . .6�
yau had with the Rosemount City SOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30�
staff -- quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE. . . . . . . . . . .39�
very little, or none at all? NONE AT ALL. . . . . . . . . . .25�
DON'T KNOWfREFUSED. . . . . 1�
99 . From what you have seen or heard, EXCELLENT. . . . . . . . . . . . .18�
how would you rate the job per- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53�
formance of the Rosemount City ONLY FAIR. . . . . . . . . . . . .18�
staff -- excellent, good, only POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3�
fair, or poor? DON�T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .10�
100 . During the past year, have you YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54�
visited or contacted Rosemount NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460
City Hall in person, or on the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 0�
telephone?
IF "YES, " ASK: (N=216)
101. On your last contact with the POLICE DEPARTMENT. . . . . 16�
Cit�r, which Department did FIRE DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . .10
you contact -- the Police De- WATER AND SEWER. . . . . . . .7�
partment, Fire Department, PLANNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11�
Water and Sewer, Planning, PAR.K MAINTENANCE. . . . . . .3�
Park Maintenance, Street STREET MAINTENANCE. . . . .5�
Maintenance, Building Inspec- BUILDING INSP$CTIONS. .14%
tions, Engineering, Deputy ENGINEERING. . . . . . . . . . . .20
Registrar for License Ser- DEPUTY REGISTRAR. . . . . .15�
vices, Community Center, Rec- C4MMUNITY CENTSR. . . . . . .1�
reation Serviees, General In- RECREATION SERVICES. . . .30
formation Desk, or Adminis- GFNERAL INFORNlATION. . .150
tration/City Council? ADMIN/CITY COUNCIL. . . . .7�
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .1�
Thinking about your last contact with the City, for
each of the following characteristics, please rate the
service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. . . .
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102 . Waiting time for the City
Receptionist to respond to
you? 55� 390 1� 1g 3�
103 . Courtesy of the City Recep-
tionist? 57� 36� 3� 1� 30
104 . Fase of reaching a City Staff
member who could help you? 48� 380 8� 30 3�
105 . Courtesy of the City Staff? 56� 370 4� 2� 1°s
1�6 . Efficiency of the City Staff? 44°s 42� 7� 3% 40
Maving on. . . .
107 . What is your principal source of information about Rosemount
City Government and its activities? (PROBE)
UNSURE/NONE, 2�; TOWN PAGES, 22�; ROSEMOUNT CITY NEWS, 8�5;
WORD OF MOUTH, 9�� MAILINGS, 4�; SUN CURRSNT, 3�; THIS
WEEK, 5�; CABLE TELEVISION, 6�; INTERNET, 6�; LOCAL
NEWSPAPERS, 350; SCATTERED, 2$.
108 . How would you prefer to receive information about Rosemount
City Government and its activities?
UNSURE/NONE, 2�; TOWN PAGES, 14�; ROSSMOUNT CITY NEWS,
19$; NIAILINGS, 12�; SUN CURRENT, 2%; THIS WEEK, 5°s;
CABLE TELEVISION, 4$; INTERNET, 140; LOCAL NEWSPAPERS,
25�; SCATTERED, 30.
For each of the following items, please tell me whether it is a
major source, minor source or no source at all about Rosemount
news, activities, events or Cit�r policies?
MAJ MIN NOT DKR
109 . '�Rosemount Town Pages" newspaper? 56� 22� 19's 3�
110 . "This Week" newspager? 420 30� 24� 4�
111. "Rosemount Sun Current" newspager? 280 35� 31� 6$
112 . Cable Television? 150 32$ 51p 3%
113 . ��The Rosemount City News, �� the
city' s newsletter? 40� 38� 19� 3�
114 . City mailings? 390 43°s 16$ 3�
115 . Co-workers/Neighbors? 26s 49� 24°s 2%
116 . Daily newspapers? 21% 430 34� 2�
117 . Internet? 19� 32� 44� 5�
118 . Do �rou or any household members YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .690
regularly read the Cit�r' s news- NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29�
letter, "The Rosemount City News?" DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .2�
119 . Does your househald currently sub- YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65�
scribe to cable television? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
REFUSFsD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q$
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IF "YES, " ASK: (N=260)
As you may know, the City currently cablecasts City Council
and Planning Commission meetings.
120. How often do you watch City FREQUENTLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7�
Council or Planning Commis- OCCASIONALLY. . . . . . . . . .20�
sion meetings -- frequently, RARELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27�
occasionally, rarely, or NEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47�
never? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .Oo
121. Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . .33�
at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4%
you have access to the Internet BOTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54$
at work? NEITHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .0&
IF "YES, " ASK: (N=360}
122 . Have you accessed the Cit�' s YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54g
web site? NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44�
D�N'T KNOW/REFUSPD. . . . . 1�
IF "YES, " ASK: (N=196)
123 . Were you able to find YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88a
what �rou were looking NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10%
for? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .20
124 . What information would you like to see on the Cit�r
of Rosemount' s web site?
UNSURE, 350; NONE, 23�; GENERAL INFORMATION, 5°s;
PARKS AND RECREATION, 50; COMMUNITY EVENTS, 11$; CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES, 6�; PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 8$;
CODES AND ORDINANCES, 3�, PUBLIC FORUM, 2$; SCAT-
TERED, 30 .
I would like to read you a list of potential on-line servic-
es which could be offered by the city. For each one, please
tell me if you would be very interested in the service,
somewhat interested, not too interested or not at all inter-
ested in the service.
VRI SMI NTI NAA DKR
125 . An e-mailed newsletter? 27� 330 11� 28% lo
126. Park and recreation
registration? 370 33�5 90 20� 2�
127 . Permit application? 31$ 42s 11� 15� 2�
128 . Schedule of building
inspections? 21� 290 170 31� 2�
Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes . . . .
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Could you please tell me how many peaple in each af the following
age groups live in your household. Let' s start oldest to young-
est . . . .
129 . First, persons 65 or over? 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .880
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
2 .OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
130 . Adults under 65? Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12�
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67�
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
4 OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .b�
131. School-aged children? 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .560
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20�
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17$
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5�
4 OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3�
132 . Pre-schoolers? 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .780
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16�
2 OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6$
133 . Do you own or rent your present OWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .920
residence? RENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .0�
IF "OWN, " ASK: (N=367)
134. When was your residence SINCE 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . .230
built? The decade of con- 1990-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . .330
struction is close enough. 1980-1989. . . . . . . . . . . . .200
1970-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
1960-1969. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8�
1950-1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
1940-1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2$
1930-1939 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0$
BEFORE 1930 . . . . . . . . . . . .1�
DON'T KNOW/REFLTSED. . . . .1�
135 . What is your age� please? 18-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
25-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
35-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29�
45-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24$
55-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
65 AND OVER. . . . . . . . . . .12�
REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lg
136 . Are you employed b�r a public en- PUBLIC ENTITY. . . . . . . . .16�
tity, such as state and local gov- PRIVATE COMPANY. . . . . . .580
ernment or a school district, a OWN BUSI/SFLF-EMP. . . . . .9s
private company, self-employed or NOT WORKING. . . . . . . . . . .160
own a business, or currently not REFUSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lo
working?
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137. Gender MALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49�
FEMALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51�
138 . ZONE PRECINCT 1. . . . . . . . . . . .18$
PRECINCT 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .18�
PRSCINCT 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .220
PRECINCT 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .13�
PRECINCT 5A. . . . . . . . . . . .7$
PRECINCT 5B. . . . . . . . . . . .7$
PRECINCT 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .16$
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DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. 2005 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
3128 Dean Court RESIDENTIAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 January, 2005
Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a nationwide
polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the
City of Rosemount to speak with a random sample of residents
about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because
your city representatives and staff are interested in your opin-
ions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual
responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of
the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE)
1. Approximately how many years
have you lived in Rosemount?
LESS THAN ONE YEAR 5%
ONE OR TWO YEARS 7$
THREE TO FIVE YEARS 24%
SIX TO TEN YEARS 21W
ELEVEN TWENTY YRS 24%
TWENTY THIRTY YRS 10%
OVER THIRTY YEARS 9t
REFUSED ................0%
2. In what city and /or state were you located immediately prior
to your residence here?
ALWAYS ROSEMOUNT, 2t; MINNEAPOLIS, 6$; SAINT PAUL, 3W;
OUT OF STATE, 18 OUTSTATE MINNESOTA, 8$; EAGAN, 12$;
APPLE VALLEY, 14W; BURNSVILLE, 7$; INVER GROVE HEIGHTS,
6%; LAKEVILLE, 3$; BLOOMINGTON /RICHFIELD, 4$; FARMINGTON,
3$; SOUTH ST. PAUL, 3%; REST OF METRO, 8 EDEN PRAIRIE,
2$; HASTINGS, 2
3. Thinking back to when you moved to Rosemount, what factors
were most important to you in selecting this location?
UNSURE, 2 ALWAYS HERE, 2t; LOCATION, 8 SCHOOLS, 22W;
SMALL TOWN FEEL, 12 RURAL /OPEN SPACE, 5$; FAMILY AND
FRIENDS, 8 JOB, 14$; NEIGHBORHOOD /HOUSING, 13$; AFFORD-
ABLE, 13 SCATTERED, 1$.
4. As things stand now, how long in
LESS
THAN TWO YEARS 6$
the future do you expect to live
TWO
TO FIVE YEARS
13t
in Rosemount?
SIX
TO TEN YEARS
14%
OVER
TEN YEARS
59%
DON'T
KNOW /REFUSED.....
9t
5. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT .............39%
life in Rosemount excellent, GOOD ..................54%
good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR ..............7$
POOR ...................1$
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 0%
1
6. What do you like MOST, if anything, about living in Rose-
mount?
UNSURE, 6 LOCATION, 22 SCHOOLS, 7 SMALL TOWN FEEL,
32 RURAL /OPEN SPACE, 5 QUIET AND PEACEFUL, 7
FRIENDLY PEOPLE, 10 NEIGHBORHOOD /HOUSING, 6 DOWNTOWN
AREA, 2 SCATTERED, 4
7. What do you think is the most serious issue facing Rosemount
today?
UNSURE, 11 NOTHING, 3 TOO MUCH GROWTH, 38 NEED MORE
BUSINESSES, 9 TAXES, 7 TRAFFIC, 8 CRIME, 5
CROWDED SCHOOLS, 4 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT, 10 CITY
GOVERNMENT, 3 RUNDOWN PROPERTIES, 2 SCATTERED, 2
When residents are asked what comes to mind when they think of
their communities, many things can occur to them. Minneapolis
residents think of the lake system, Stillwater residents think of
their riverfront, and Saint Paul residents think of the State
Capitol.
8. What image comes to mind when you think about the City of
Rosemount?
UNSURE, 9 NOTHING, 13 SMALL TOWN, 19 PARKS, 4
DOWNTOWN, 4 IRISH, 12 RURAL, 12 KOCH REFINERY, 3
GROWTH, 6 SCHOOLS, 6 RAILROAD /TRAINS, 2 FRIENDLY
PEOPLE, 5 SCATTERED, 6
9. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT .............23%
sense of community among Rosemount GOOD ..................59%
residents excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR .............15%
fair or poor? POOR ...................2%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2%
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N =392)
10. Why do you feel that way?
UNSURE, 14 FRIENDLY PEOPLE, 38 STRONG SENSE OF
COMMUNITY, 11 TOO MUCH GROWTH, 8 GOOD COMMUNITY
EVENTS, 9 COMMUNITY DIVIDED BY INCOME LEVELS, 6
SMALL TOWN, 5 COULD IMPROVE, 5 RESIDENTS DON'T
CARE, 2 SCATTERED, 3
11. What things could be done to improve the sense of
community in Rosemount?
UNSURE, 31 NOTHING, 17 MORE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS,
4 FIX DOWNTOWN AREA, 12 MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS,
9 NEED COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA, 7 BETTER CITY
GOVERNMENT, 4 STOP GROWTH, 4 BETTER COMMUNICA-
TION, 6%; MORE CITY OUTREACH, 3 SCATTERED, 0.
2
12. Now which of the following state- STATEMENT A...........34%
ments comes closest to your STATEMENT B...........43%
feelings? STATEMENT C...........21%
A. I feel a real tie to the entire NONE (VOL.) 1%
Rosemount community. DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2%
B. I have strong ties to my neigh-
borhood, but weak ties to the
rest of Rosemount.
C. I have neither strong ties to
my neighborhood nor the comm-
unity as a whole.
13. In which neighborhood in the City of Rosemount do you live?
UNSURE, 11
NAMED, 41
NAMED, 48
ELSE
Moving on.....
14. How important do you think it is
to the quality of life in a com-
munity to have a strong arts and
cultural presence, such as music
programs and mentoring, theater,
and art works, such as paintings
and sculpture very important,
somewhat important, not too im-
portant, or not at all important?
VERY IMPORTANT 26%
SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT.... 46%
NOT TOO IMPORTANT..... 20%
NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT 7%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 1%
15. What types of arts activities, if any, do you and other
household members regularly participate in?
NONE, 39 THEATER /PLAYS, 21 CONCERTS /MUSIC, 22 ARTS
AND CRAFTS, 10 MUSEUMS, 4 5 k; DANCE, 2 SCATTERED, 2
IF "NONE," ASK: (N =154)
16. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you and other
members of your household do not regularly participate
in arts activities?
UNSURE, 7 NO INTEREST, 45 NOT AWARE OF, 12 NO
TIME, 21 AGE AND HEALTH, 11 SCATTERED, 3
Many communities host arts and creative activities, such as local
art and photography shows, local music and drama groups, as well
as crafts groups and classes, in which residents may actively
participate.
17. Other than school related program- YES ...................67%
ming, do you feel there are enough NO ....................22%
facilities and programs to meet DEPENDS ON TYPE 2%
your household needs? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 9%
3
18. How much, if anything, would you
be willing to pay in additional
property taxes per year to operate
and maintain a cultural facility
in Rosemount containing a theater,
as well as music and arts class-
rooms and exhibits? Let's say,
would you be willing to pay an ad-
ditional per year? (CHOOSE
A RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE UP
OR DOWN DEPENDING ON ANSWER) How
about per year? (REPEAT
PROCESS)
NOTHING ...............37%
Affordable rental units?
$10.00 ................13%
19%
$20.00 ................15%
36%
$30.00 .................9%
Luxury rental units?
$40.00 .................4%
15$
$50.00 .................9%
46%
$60.00 .................8%
Condominiums?
DON'T KNOW .............5%
12%
REFUSED ................0%
27%
19. All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION 74%
Rosemount are generally headed in WRONG TRACK 18%
the right direction, or do you DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 9%
feel things are off on the wrong
track?
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N =366)
20. Could you tell me why you feel that way?
UNSURE, 3%; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 10 GROWTH IS WELL
PLANNED, 37 NO PROBLEMS, 10 COUNCIL IS DOING A
GOOD JOB, 15 IMPROVING DOWNTOWN, 10 COUNCIL
LISTENS, 2%; LOSING SMALL TOWN FEEL, 5 COUNCIL
DOESN'T LISTEN, 5 GOOD SCHOOLS, 2%; LOSING BUSI-
NESSES, 2
I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a communi-
ty. For each one, please tell me if you think Rosemount currently
has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the
right amount. (ROTATE LIST)
MANY FEW ABOUT D.K./
MUCH LITT RIGHT REF.
21.
Affordable rental units?
8%
19%
37%
36%
22.
Luxury rental units?
9%
15$
31%
46%
23.
Condominiums?
14%
12%
47%
27%
24.
Townhouses?
28%
7%
51%
14%
25.
Starter homes for young families?
3%
50%
39%
9 9
26.
"Move up" housing?
5%
23%
62%
11%
27.
Higher cost housing?
27%
13%
54%
7%
28.
Senior housing?
2%
38%
39%
21%
29.
Affordable housing, defined by
the Metropolitan Council as a
single family home costing less
than $193,700?
2%
50
31%
11%
30.
Parks and open spaces?
4%
27%
68%
2%
31.
Trails and bikeways?
2%
43%
44%
10%
32.
Service establishments?
2%
45%
47%
7%
33.
Retail shopping opportunities?
2%
69%
28%
1%
4
MANY FEW ABOUT D.K./
MUCH LITT RIGHT REF.
34.
Entertainment establishments?
2W
60t 36%
2%;
35.
Dining establishments?
A
78% 19%
1%
36.
Day care opportunities?
4$
11$ 35% 50%
37.
Do you think noise from trains,
MAJOR
PROBLEM
14$
such as whistles, is a major pro-
MINOR
PROBLEM
35t
blem in the community, a minor
NOT A
PROBLEM
51%
problem or not a problem at all?
DON'T
KNOW /REFUSED.....
1$
Moving on...
38.
Do you think the pace of commer-
TOO RAPID .............10$
cial and retail development in the
ABOUT
RIGHT
51%
city has been too rapid, about
NOT FAST ENOUGH.......
37%
right, or not fast enough?
DON'T
KNOW /REFUSED.....
2W
39.
And, do you think the pace of
TOO RAPID .............51%
residential development in the
ABOUT
RIGHT
46%
city has been too rapid, about
NOT FAST ENOUGH........
3%
right, or not fast enough?
DON'T
KNOW /REFUSED.....
It
As I
read the following statements about
residential and business
development, please answer "yes" or "no."
YES NO DKR
40. There is a good mix of business and
residential development in the City. 50% 47% 3W
41. During the past few years, the appear-
ance and maintenance of business pro-
perties has improved. 68% 26% 6%
42. Residents have adequate opportunity to
make their feelings known about pro-
posed development or redevelopment
projects. 75% 16% 9$
43. There is sufficient open and natural
space in the community. 67% 31$ 3%
As you know, schools grade students on a scale from A to F,
including pluses and minuses.
5
44. Using this scale, please give an
overall rating to development in
the City of Rosemount?
On another topic....
A......................6%
A- .....................2W
B ....................11%
B.....................36%
B- .....................9%
C 6%
C.....................19%
C- .....................4$
D .....................1%
D......................3%
D- .....................0%
F .....................0%
F......................1%
NO ANSWER ..............3%
45. Beyond the current offerings in Downtown Rosemount, what
other types of services would you like to see offered there?
UNSURE, 10%�; SMALL RETAIL SHOPS, 31W; SITDOWN RESTAURANTS,
22 "BIG BOX" STORES, 5%; PARK, 2 NOTHING, 9 LI-
BRARY, 7$; SERVICE BUSINESSES, 8 MOVIE THEATER, 2$;
MEDICAL FACILITY, 2$; SCATTERED, 3$.
46. Would you support or oppose the STRONGLY SUPPORT 54%
acquisition of land in the commun- SUPPORT ...............26W
ity for preservation as open space OPPOSE .................8W
or green space areas? (WAIT FOR STRONGLY OPPOSE........ 6%
RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 5t
that way?
47. Would you support or oppose a
property tax increase to acquire
land for preservation as open and
green space areas? (WAIT FOR RE-
SPONSE) Do you feel strongly that
way?
STRONGLY SUPPORT 27%
SUPPORT ...............28%
OPPOSE ................14%
STRONGLY OPPOSE....... 21%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 10%
As you may know, property taxes are divided between the City of
Rosemount and various other units of local government. Thinking
about the amount going to the City....
48. Do you think
the city portion of
VERY HIGH ..............9%
your property
taxes, which funds
SOMEWHAT HIGH
14%
City services
in Rosemount is very
ABOUT AVERAGE
46t
high, somewhat
high, about average
SOMEWHAT LOW
3t
somewhat low
or very low in com-
VERY LOW ...............1%
parison with
nearby suburban com-
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED....
28%
munities?
I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each
one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the
service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
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49. Police protection?
50. Fire protection?
51. Storm drainage and flood
control?
52. Park maintenance?
53. City- sponsored recreation
programs?
54. Animal control?
55. Quality and taste of drinking
water?
Now, for the next three city
maintained street and roads.
roads, which are taken care
How would you rate....
56. City street repair and
maintenance?
57. Snow plowing?
58. Street lighting?
37% 52% 8% 1%
34% 54% 5% It
16% 56% 11% 7%
25% 54% 15% 2%
2%
8%
9%
4%
22%
48%
13%
4%
14%
14%
53%
15%
5%
13%
13%
49%
17%
14%
8%
services, please consider only city
Do not consider state and county
of by other levels of government.
59. When you consider the property
taxes you pay and the quality of
city services you receive, would
you rate the general value of city
services as excellent, good, only
fair, or poor?
60. Would you favor or oppose an in-
crease in city property taxes,
if it were needed to maintain
city services at their current
level?
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17%
61%
18%
4%
1%
24%
52%
19%
5%
1%
15%
53%
23%
8%
1%
EXCELLENT .............15%
GOOD ..................66%
ONLY FAIR .............15%
POOR ...........3%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2%
FAVOR .................53%
OPPOSE ................40%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 7%
61. Would you favor or oppose a FAVOR .................36%
property tax increase to expand or OPPOSE ................56W
improve city services? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 8%
IF "FAVOR," ASK: (N =143)
62. What city services would you be willing to pay higher
property taxes to expand or improve?
UNSURE, 21%; STREET MAINTENANCE, 25 FIRE, 8
POLICE, 15 DRINKING WATER, 3 PARKS AND RECREA-
TION, 14 STREET LIGHTING, 6%; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,
8
Thinking about another topic....
7
63. Do you generally feel safe in your YES ...................99%�
home? NO .....................1%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0%
64. And, do you generally feel safe YES ...................87%
walking in your neighborhood alone NO .....................8%
at night? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 6%
65. What do you consider to be the most serious crime issue in
Rosemount? (READ LIST)
VANDALISM AND PROPERTY DAMAGE .............34%
BURGLARY
SHOPLIFTING AND THEFT ......................4%
DRUGS.........
GANGS.........
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND SPEEDING 21%
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED ..................3%
ASSAULTS..... ..............................A
NONE (VOL.). ..........................5$
DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED .........................9%
66. How would you rate the amount of T00 MUCH ...............A
police patrolling in your neigh ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT 70t
borhood too much, about the NOT ENOUGH 29%
right amount or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED lo
Again, as I read the following statements, please answer "yes" or
"no."
YES NO DKR
67.
This neighborhood is a good place
to raise children.
97%
3%
it-
68.
People have pride and ownership in
our neighborhood.
96%
4
1%
69.
I feel a part of my neighborhood.
92%-
7g
l$'
70.
Business and residential neighbor-
hoods are enjoyable and stable
places to live, work and recreate
in Rosemount.
95$
4$
2%
71.
I have recently or plan to sign
ficantly remodel my residence in
the next couple of years.
32W
68%
0%
93
72. Using the scale of A to F, in-
cluding pluses and minuses, please
give an overall rating to your
neighborhood?
A .....................27%
A ....................10°s
B ....................21%
B.....................25%
B .....................6%
C .....................3%
C......................6
C- .....................2%
D .....................0%
D......................1W
D- .....................0%
F+...— 0%
F......................0%
NO ANSWER ..............0%
As you may know, the Community Groups in Rosemount offer a wide
variety of neighborhood activities or events, such as Leprechaun
Days.
73. Have you or household members YES ...................73$
participated in Leprechaun Days NO ....................27%
during the past two years? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 0%
74. Have you or household members participated in any other
neighborhood events or activities during the past two years?
(IF "YES," ASK:) Which ones?
UNSURE, 2 NO, 50 BLOCK PARTIES, 25 NATIONAL NIGHT
OUT, 6%; EASTER EGG HUNT, 3%; HALLOWEEN EVENTS, 4
CONCERTS IN THE PARK, 3%; JULY FOURTH, 2 WINTER CARNI-
VAL, 2 SCATTERED, 4
Continuing....
The Rosemount park system is composed of larger community parks
and smaller neighborhood parks, trails, and community ballfields.
Of these facilities, which have you or members of your household
used during the past year?
YES NO DKR
75.
Larger community parks?
59%
41% 0%
76.
Smaller neighborhood parks?
76%
24% 0%
77.
Trails?
53%
47% 0%
78.
Community ballfields?
43%
57% 0%
79.
Have you or members of your house-
YES ...................39%
hold participated in any City
NO
..61%
park and recreation programs?
DON'T
KNOW /REFUSED..... 1%
IF "YES," ASK: (N =154)
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80. Which ones?
UNSURE, 3 BASEBALL /SOFTBALL, 29$; SOCCER, 10$;
AAA, 16$; PUPPETS IN THE PARK, 6%; SWIMMING, 6
BASKETBALL, 5%; SUMMER PROGRAMS, 15 SKATING, 5$;
SCATTERED, 7$.
81. Were you satisfied or dis- SATISFIED .............97t
satisfied with your exper- DISSATISFIED 1t
ience? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1t
82. Do you or members of your household currently leave the city
for park and recreation facilities or activities? (IF
"YES," ASK:) What would that be?
NO, 56 SWIMMING, 3 FISHING, 2 CAMPING, 3 TRAILS/
HIKING, 9t; BOATING, 4t; WATERPARK, 3t; ATHLETIC FIELDS,
7 DOG PARK, 2 SKIING, 2 OTHER CITY'S PARKS, 4
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS, 2$; SCATTERED, 4
There have also been discussions about the construction of a
larger athletic complex in the community. Facilities that may be
included are soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields,
football fields, and tennis courts.
83. Would you support or oppose the STRONGLY SUPPORT 31t
construction and operation of a SUPPORT ...............29%
large athletic complex in the City OPPOSE ................16%
of Rosemount? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) STRONGLY OPPOSE....... 17%
Do you feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7t
84. Would you support or oppose a STRONGLY SUPPORT...... 16%
property tax increase to acquire SUPPORT ...............23$
land for a large athletic complex? OPPOSE ................20t
(WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel STRONGLY OPPOSE 34W
strongly that way? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 8t
85. How much would you be willing to NOTHING ...............54t
pay in additional property taxes $40.00 ................24$
for the construction of a large $80.00 .................7%
athletic complex? How about $120.00 ................6%
per year? (CHOOSE A RANDOM START- $160.00 ................it
ING POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN DEPEND- $200.00 ................0$
ING ON RESPONSE) How about DON'T KNOW .............8$
per year? (REPEAT PROCESS) REFUSED ................1$
I would like to read you a list of facilities which could be
constructed by the City of Rosemount. Keeping in mind that the
construction of each facility would require a property tax in-
crease for EACH, please tell me if you would strongly support the
city constructing that facility, somewhat support, somewhat
oppose or strongly oppose the city constructing that facility.
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86.
An aquatic center?
18%
41%
22%
17%
2%
87.
A Senior Center?
23%
48%
17%
8%
4%
88.
A Youth Center?
29%
49%
13%
7%
3%
89.
A second sheet of ice?
9%
23%
27%
32$
9%
90. Are there any other additional services beyond those cur-
rently offered you would like to see the City of Rosemount
provide?
UNSURE, 6 NOTHING, 73 LIBRARY, 5 MORE TRAILS, 2
FITNESS CENTER, 3 GOLF COURSE, 2 MORE ATHLETIC FIELDS,
2 SCATTERED, 7
Moving on....
91. Do you leave the City of Rosemount
on a regular or daily basis to go
to work? (IF "YES," ASK:) How
many minutes does it take you to
get to work? (IF "NO," ASK:) Do
you work in Rosemount?
92. Have you used public transporta-
tion during the past two years?
93. How likely would you be to use
public transportation if a park
and -ride facility for bus service
were constructed in the City of
Rosemount very likely, somewhat
likely, not too likely, or not at
all likely?
Changing topics....
NO /WORK IN ROSEMOUNT..16%
NOT EMPLOYED /RETIRED..14%
YES /5 MINUTES OR LESS..3%
YES /6 TO 10 MINUTES 6%
YES /11 TO 15 MINUTES 9%
YES /16 TO 20 MINUTES..17%
YES /21 TO 25 MINUTES... 8%
YES /26 TO 30 MINUTES...5%
YES /OVER 30 MINUTES 22%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED A
YES ...................19%
NO ..........81%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 0%
VERY LIKELY 12%
SOMEWHAT LIKELY....... 15%
NOT TOO LIKELY........ 16%
NOT AT ALL LIKELY 56%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....2%
94. Other than voting, do you feel YES ...................77%
that if you wanted to, you could NO ....................19%
have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 5%
of Rosemount runs things?
IF "NO," ASK: (N =76)
95. Why do you feel you cannot have a say?
UNSURE, 11 DON'T LISTEN, 49%; DON'T KNOW HOW, 11
DON'T ASK FOR INPUT, 18 NOT INTERESTED, WILL VOTE,
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96. How much do you feel you know
about the work of the Mayor and
City Council a great deal, a
fair amount, or very little?
97. From what you know, do you ap-
prove or disapprove of the job
the Mayor and City Council are
doing? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) And do
you feel strongly that way?
GREAT DEAL .............4W
FAIR AMOUNT 37%'
VERY LITTLE 57%-
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2W
STRONGLY APPROVE...... 20$
SOMEWHAT APPROVE 51%-
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE 8%
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE..•..4%;
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.... 17$
98. How much first -hand contact have QUITE A LOT 6$
you had with the Rosemount City SOME ..................30%
staff quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE 39*
very little, or none at all? NONE AT ALL........... 25%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 1%
99. From what
you have
seen or heard,
EXCELLENT .............18$
how would
you rate
the job per
GOOD ..................53W
BUILDING INSPECTIONS..14W
formance
of the Rosemount City
ONLY FAIR .............18%
DEPUTY REGISTRAR
staff
excellent,
good, only
POOR ...................3%
3$
fair, or
poor?
ADMIN /CITY COUNCIL
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED
10%;
100. During the past year, have you
visited or contacted Rosemount
City Hall in person, or on the
telephone?
IF "YES," ASK: (N =216)
101. On your last contact with the
City, which Department did
you contact the Police De-
partment, Fire Department,
Water and Sewer, Planning,
Park Maintenance, Street
Maintenance, Building Inspec-
tions, Engineering, Deputy
Registrar for License Ser-
vices, Community Center, Rec-
reation Services, General In-
formation Desk, or Adminis-
tration/City Council?
YES...................54%
NO....................46%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 0$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 16$
FIRE DEPARTMENT 1$
WATER AND SEWER........
7%
PLANNING ..............11%
PARK MAINTENANCE
3%
STREET MAINTENANCE
5%
BUILDING INSPECTIONS..14W
ENGINEERING
2%
DEPUTY REGISTRAR
15%
COMMUNITY CENTER.......
1%
RECREATION SERVICES
3$
GENERAL INFORMATION...
15$
ADMIN /CITY COUNCIL
7%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....
I%
Thinking about your last contact with the City, for
each of the following characteristics, please rate the
service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor....
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Moving on....
107. What is your principal source of information about Rosemount
City Government and its activities? (PROBE)
UNSURE /NONE, 2%; TOWN PAGES, 22 ROSEMOUNT CITY NEWS, 8$;
WORD OF MOUTH, 9$; MAILINGS, 4$; SUN CURRENT, 3 THIS
WEEK, 5$; CABLE TELEVISION, 6 INTERNET, 6$; LOCAL
NEWSPAPERS, 35W; SCATTERED, 2
108. How would you prefer to receive information about Rosemount
City Government and its activities?
UNSURE /NONE, 2 TOWN PAGES, 14 ROSEMOUNT CITY NEWS,
19 MAILINGS, 12%; SUN CURRENT, 2%; THIS WEEK, 5
CABLE TELEVISION, 4 INTERNET, 14 LOCAL NEWSPAPERS,
25$; SCATTERED, 3
For each of the following items, please tell me whether it is a
major source, minor source or no source at all about Rosemount
news, activities, events or City policies?
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102.
Waiting time for the City
22t
19$
3%
110.
"This Week" newspaper?
42%
Receptionist to respond to
24%
4t
111.
"Rosemount Sun Current" newspaper?
28%
35%
you?
55%
39W
it
it
3%
103.
Courtesy of the City Recep-
113.
"The Rosemount City News," the
tionist?
57W
36W
3W
it
3%
104.
Ease of reaching a City Staff
39$
43%
16%
3t
115.
Co- workers /Neighbors?
member who could help you?
48W
38%
8%
3%
3W
105.
Courtesy of the City Staff?
56%
37%
4%
2%
1%
106.
Efficiency of the City Staff?
44%
42$
7%
3%
4%
Moving on....
107. What is your principal source of information about Rosemount
City Government and its activities? (PROBE)
UNSURE /NONE, 2%; TOWN PAGES, 22 ROSEMOUNT CITY NEWS, 8$;
WORD OF MOUTH, 9$; MAILINGS, 4$; SUN CURRENT, 3 THIS
WEEK, 5$; CABLE TELEVISION, 6 INTERNET, 6$; LOCAL
NEWSPAPERS, 35W; SCATTERED, 2
108. How would you prefer to receive information about Rosemount
City Government and its activities?
UNSURE /NONE, 2 TOWN PAGES, 14 ROSEMOUNT CITY NEWS,
19 MAILINGS, 12%; SUN CURRENT, 2%; THIS WEEK, 5
CABLE TELEVISION, 4 INTERNET, 14 LOCAL NEWSPAPERS,
25$; SCATTERED, 3
For each of the following items, please tell me whether it is a
major source, minor source or no source at all about Rosemount
news, activities, events or City policies?
118. Do you or any household members YES ...................69%
regularly read the City's news- NO ....................29%
letter, "The Rosemount City News DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2%
119. Does your household currently sub- YES ...................65%
scribe to cable television? NO ....................35%
REFUSED ................0%
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109.
"Rosemount Town Pages" newspaper?
56t
22t
19$
3%
110.
"This Week" newspaper?
42%
30%
24%
4t
111.
"Rosemount Sun Current" newspaper?
28%
35%
31%
6%
112.
Cable Television?
15%
32%
51$
3%
113.
"The Rosemount City News," the
city's newsletter?
40$
38t
19%
3t
114.
City mailings?
39$
43%
16%
3t
115.
Co- workers /Neighbors?
26%
49%
24%
2%
116.
Daily newspapers?
21%
43%
34%
2%
117.
Internet?
19%;
32%
44%;
5%
118. Do you or any household members YES ...................69%
regularly read the City's news- NO ....................29%
letter, "The Rosemount City News DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2%
119. Does your household currently sub- YES ...................65%
scribe to cable television? NO ....................35%
REFUSED ................0%
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IF "YES," ASK: (N =260)
As you may know, the City currently cablecasts City Council
and Planning Commission meetings.
120. How often do you watch City FREQUENTLY .............7%
Council or Planning Commis- OCCASIONALLY 20%
sion meetings frequently, RARELY ................27W
occasionally, rarely, or NEVER .................47%
never? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 0%
121. Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY .............33%
at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY ..............4%
you have access to the Internet BOTH ..................54.
at work? NEITHER ...............10%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N =360)
122. Have you accessed the City's YES ...................54%
web site? NO ....................44%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 1%
IF "YES," ASK: (N =196)
123. Were you able to find
what you were looking
for?
YES ...................88%
NO ....................10%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 2%
124. What information would you like to see on the City
of Rosemount's web site?
UNSURE, 35 NONE, 23 GENERAL INFORMATION, 5
PARKS AND RECREATION, 5 COMMUNITY EVENTS, 11 CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES, 6 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 8
CODES AND ORDINANCES, 3 PUBLIC FORUM, 2 SCAT-
TERED, 3%.
I would like to read you a list of potential on -line servic-
es which could be offered by the city. For each one, please
tell me if you would be very interested in the service,
somewhat interested, not too interested or not at all inter-
ested in the service.
VRI SMI NTI NAA DKR
125.
An e- mailed newsletter?
27%
33%
11%
28%
1%
126.
Park and recreation
registration?
37%
33%
9%
20%
2%
127.
Permit application?
31%
42%
11%
15%
2%
128.
Schedule of building
inspections?
21%
29%
17%
31%
2%
Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes....
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Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following
age groups live in your household. Let's start oldest to young-
est....
129. First, persons 65 or over? 0 .....................88%
1 ......................5%
2 OR MORE ..............6%
130. Adults under 65? 0 7%;
1 .....................12%
2 .....................67%
3 ......................9%
4 OR MORE ..............6%
131. School -aged children? 0 .....................56%
1 .....................20%
2 .....................17%
3 ......................5%
4 OR MORE ..............3%
132. Pre schoolers? 0 78%
1 .....................16%
2 OR MORE ..............6%
133. Do you own or rent your present OWN ...................92%
residence? RENT ...................8%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... 0%
IF "OWN," ASK: (N =367)
134. When was your residence SINCE 2000............23%
built? The decade of con- 1990 1999 .............33%
struction is close enough. 1980 1989 .............20%
1970 1979 .............10%
1960- 1969 ..............8%
1950 1959 ..............4%
1940- 1949 ..............2%
1930- 1939 ..............0%
BEFORE 1930............1%
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED..... It
135. What is your age, please? 18- 24 ..................3%
25- 34 .................16%
35- 44 .................29%
45- 54 .................24%
55- 64 .................17%
65 AND OVER 12W
REFUSED ................1%
136. Are you employed by a public en-
tity, such as state and local gov-
ernment or a school district, a
private company, self employed or
own a business, or currently not
working?
PUBLIC ENTITY 16%
PRIVATE COMPANY....... 58%
OWN BUSI /SELF- EMP 9%
NOT WORKING 16%
REFUSED ................it
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137. Gender
138. ZONE
MALE ..................49$
FEMALE ................51W
PRECINCT
1............18%
PRECINCT
2............18W
PRECINCT
3............22$
PRECINCT
4............13%
PRECINCT
5A
7W
PRECINCT
5B............7%
PRECINCT
6............16$
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