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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
December 20, 2004i) f'i\
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Frank Boyles, City Manag~
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION OF A RESIDENT SURVEY AS PART OF THE PROCESS
FOR UPDATING THE 2020 VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN.
DISCUSSION:
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This item was placed on the November 13, 2004 City Council agenda and then
deferred. Supplemental materials which include questions directly related to the
2020 Vision and Strategic Plan have been prepared by Decision Resources and
a representative is here to address the Council on this item.
Historv: In 1999, the firm of Decision Resources completed a telephone survey
for the City. The purpose of the survey was to provide a better way for the staff
and City Council to receive feedback regarding City services, projects and policy
issues. The survey consisted of over 140 questions administered by telephone to
400 persons selected at random. Using survey research techniques, the
responses of the 400 respondents can predict the sentiment of the entire
community with a 950/0 level of confidence. This means that 95 out of 100 times
the survey response will accurately reflect the views of the entire community.
Current Circumstances: In 1999, the intent was to re-administer the survey every
three years. That did not happen. Now, however, with the 2020 Vision and
Strategic Plan, it is especially important that we know community perspectives.
Part of the new survey is to focus upon the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in
order to assist in the next update of that document anticipated for March or April
of next year.
Attached is a copy of the survey that was administered in 1999. As the Council
can see, the questions were wide ranging and provide input in almost every
aspect of Prior Lake City government. Although some questions will remain, the
same for "tracking" purposes, the new survey will address issues and services
which the City Council and staff submit.
Also attached is a proposal prepared by Decision Resources at my request. The
proposal indicates that assuming a survey document of about 140 questions
administered to 400 randomly selection citizens, the cost will not exceed $18,
300.
Decision Resources has conducted such surveys for decades for other
metropolitan municipalities. The attached proposal outlines the various steps
needed to complete the process. The City Council and staff will playa significant
role in determining the subject matter of the entire instrument and each question.
The actual wording of the questions will be developed by Decision Resources to
assure the question is clear, unambiguous and solicits information in the
intended topic area.
www.cityofpriorlake.com
Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245
ISSUES:
ALTERNATIVES:
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MOTION:
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It is generally acknowledged that the most important effort we have engaged in
the last few years is the creation and updating of the 2020 Vision and Strategic
Plan. One of the reasons this has been such a valuable effort is that it
incorporates the long-term vision of a large number of Prior Lake citizens. The
residential survey provides an outstanding tool for updating our knowledge about
the perspectives of community residents on a much broader scale than is
otherwise possible. This information will assure an accurate and up-to-date
database to submit to the Long-Range Planning Committee to update the 2020
Vision and Strategic Plan next spring.
(1) Adopt the attached resolution authorizing preparation, administration and
written report regarding the results of the residential survey.
(2) Take no action.
Alternative (1).
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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake. MN 55372-1714
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A
RESIDENT SURVEY AS PART OF THE PROCESS FOR
UPDATING THE 2020 VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN.
Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, in 1999 the City completed a resident survey to provide information regarding citizen
perspectives on City services, products and policies; and
WHEREAS, in 2002 the City Council directed the preparation of a 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan to
direct the development of the community; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan is to be updated in the Spring of 2005; and
WHEREAS, the completion of a resident survey will provide data which will assist in this effort; and
Whereas, the resident survey will help the staff and City Council to better understand citizen views to
facilitate the day-to-day operation of City government.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. Decision Resources Inc. is hereby retained to conduct a resident survey as outlined in the proposal
dated November 11, 2004.
3. Costs for such research not to exceed $18, 300 are to be drawn from the 2004 City Manager's
budget.
4. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the City's standard professional services
agreement on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2004.
Haugen Haugen
Blomberg Blomberg
LeMair LeMair
Petersen Petersen
Zieska Zieska
YES
NO
City Manager, City of Prior Lake
www.cityofpriorlake.com
Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245
Z.~ ~~, Ltd,
3128 Dean Court
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
(612) 920-0337
wmorris@drlmpls.com
TO: Frank Boyles, City Manager
FROM: Bill Morris
DATE: December 1, 2004
SUBJECT: Sample Questions Focused on the 2020 Vision Statement
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In assessing a city's vision statement, we have relied upon two formats, generally urging
that both types of questions be included. The first set of questions is "open-ended" - they
do not constrain the respondent to pre-determined answers. The interviewer encourages
the respondent to be as specific as they care to be, allowing for richer answers in his/her
own words. The second set of questions is "closed-ended," where the response set is pre-
determined. For illustrative purposes, I selected a number of components of the Vision
Plan. Respondents are first asked to rate the importance to them of each goal; then, they
are asked to rate the progress of the City on each one. The result is a breakdown of the
components into four groups: high importance-positive rating, high importance-negative
rating, low importance-positive rating, and low importance-negative rating. On the basis
of these groupings, cities we have worked with in the past changed resource and time
allocations accordingly.
Open-Ended Questions:
1. What do you like most about the City of Prior Lake?
2. And, what, if anything, do you see as the most serious problem facing the community?
Let's talk about the future....
3. What, if anything, do you consider to be the best of the past that should be preserved
as the City moves forward into the future?
4. What, if anything, is not as good as it could be in the community today that needs to
be fixed or improved in the future?
5. What, if anything, is missing from the City of Prior Lake that, if present, could greatly
improve life for residents here?
Closed-Ended Questions:
I would now like to read you a list of goals from the City of Prior Lake's 2020 Vision
Plan. For each one, tell me how important you think that goal is for the future of the
community - whether it is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not
too important, or not at all important. If you have no opinion, just say so....
1. Maintaining an appropriate balance between residential and commercial tax base.
2. Updating and implementing a system for development-related fees to support
community expansion and infrastructure needs.
3. Encouraging the construction of multi-use buildings, such as those including both
retail and residential space or combining retail and office space.
4. Improving the fayade on Downtown buildings.
5. Tying the Downtown area to the Lake.
6. Construction of a new Police Station-City Hall as a gateway to Downtown and
Lakefront Park.
7. Recruiting desired type of businesses to the community.
8. Assuring the City's housing stock provides opportunities for persons of all ages.
9. Improve surface water quality in the city.
10. Developing and maintaining city property, parks and play fields in an
environmentally responsible, aesthetically pleasing manner.
Now, I would like to re-read that list of goals. This time, for each one, tell me how you
would rate the City's progress in achieving that goal- would you say the job the City has
done to date is excellent, good, only fair, or poor. If you have no opinion, just say so....
11. Maintaining an appropriate balance between residential and commercial tax base.
12. Updating and implementing a system for development-related fees to support
community expansion and infrastructure needs.
13. Encouraging the construction of multi-use buildings, such as those including both
retail and residential space or combining retail and office space.
14. Improving the fayade on Downtown buildings.
15. Tying the Downtown area to the Lake.
16. Construction of a new Police Station-City Hall as a gateway to Downtown and
Lakefront Park.
17. Recruiting desired type of businesses to the community.
18. Assuring the City's housing stock provides opportunities for persons of all ages.
19. Improve surface water quality in the city.
20. Developing and maintaining city property, parks and play fields in an
environmentally responsible, aesthetically pleasing manner.
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DECISION RESOURCES, LTD.
3128 Dean Court
Minneapolis~ Minnesota 55416
612-920-2401
612-920-1069 (fax)
wmorris@drlmpls.com
November 8, 2004
Mr. Frank Boyles
City Manager
City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Ave SE
Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Dear Frank:
Decision Resources, Ltd., is pleased to present this survey research proposal to you for the City
of Prior Lake. This prospectus is organized in three parts: a discussion of the goals of the
research; a potential design and schedule; and, estimated project costs. As you will see, I am
certain that DRL can provide Prior Lake with the information it seeks in both a cost-effective and
timely manner.
GOALS OF THE RESEARCH:
The survey would assess the attitudes and opinions of residents of the City of Prior Lake on four
separate, but interrelated issues:
1. Evaluation of City Programs and Services: How informed are residents about the current
services and programs provided by the City? How do they rate these services and programs?
What services and programs, if any, would they expand, modify, or terminate? Do they consider
city services a good value for the property taxes they pay? How do they rate the level of current
property taxes in comparison with other areas?
City of Prior Lake
Residential Survey Research Proposal
November, 2004
2. General Perceptions of the Quality of Life in the City of Prior Lake: What do they like most
about living in the City? What do they consider to be the most serious issues facing the City?
How are residents viewing changes during the past few years? What attributes of the City would
residents prioritize for preservation? What changes would they welcome or at least accept? Do
residents see the City moving forward purposefully? What are the key components in the
concept of "high quality of life" which residents agree upon?
3. Issues facing the City: What are residential preferences about the ways to address current
issues? In particular, what are their perceptions about development and redevelopment? What
are their priorities for development and redevelopment? What type of community do residents
want to see in 2015 in terms of the mix of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial
developments? What types of housing opportunities would they like to see available? What are
the most desirable characteristics the city should possess in the future? How connected are
residents to the City? How effective are current modes of communication with residents?
4. Demographic Changes and Issue Concerns: What are the demographic characteristics of
residents moving into the community? How do "newer" residents compare demographically and
issue-wise from residents who have lived in Prior Lake for longer periods of time? Do the trends
in the demographic backgrounds of "new-comers" suggest future policy directions? Are there
demographic changes which residents would like to see the City encourage?
DESIGN AND SCHEDULE OF THE RESEARCH:
Decision Resources, Ltd., proposes to conduct a telephone survey of 400 randomly selected
households in the City of Prior Lake. A sample of 400 residents would provide results
projectable to the entire city adult population within:f: 5.0 percent in 95 out of 100 cases. The
sample is also of sufficient size to permit the district to be divided into a maximum of four
categories for more detailed analysis, such as age, mobility, home ownership, location of
residence, presence of children, and other demographic characteristics.
To insure the integrity of the sample, DRL places the most exacting sampling standards in the
industry on our procedures. Before an alternate household is substituted for a designated target,
at least ten tries are made to contact the initial households during a five-day period. The
telephone calls take place during various times on weekday evenings and during the weekend.
Our interviewers are also instructed to seek convenient appointments with interviewees, cutting
our non-contact rate to less than five percent on average. An unbiased selection process is also
used to identify the adult member of the household to be interviewed. To validate the completed
sample, the latest United States Census updated population characteristics are utilized as a
standard of comparison.
City of Prior Lake
Residential Survey Research Proposal
November, 2004
The questionnaire would be administered by DRL trained and supervised personnel. The
computer analysis will be obtained from our in-house C-MENTOR and SPSS statistical analysis
systems, insuring both access to the most current analysis programs and confidentiality of the
data set.
The City of Prior Lake will be presented with two bound copies of the final report highlighting
all the major findings of the study. DRL will also speak to any major differences from and
similarities with the past study of the community, when applicable, in addition to other maturing
communities. A volume of all computer-generated cross tabulations and other multivariate
statistical techniques will also be included.
1. Planning with City Council Members, City Staff, and/or relevant individuals to establish the
topics to be covered in the survey. Based on these topic concepts, DRL would word specific,
neutral questions. This activity can be completed by a meeting, telephone and/or fax, depending
on client wishes, within two weeks of the initiation of the contract.
2. Structuring of questions and final approval of the survey instrument. These activities are
usually completed within three weeks of the initiation of the contract.
3. Final determination of the field dates for interviewing.
4. Pre-testing and, if needed, approval of resulting revisions. This activity is usually completed
by the second day of fieldwork.
5. Completion of all fieldwork within a three-to- four week period.
6. Computer analysis and preparation of written report. All analytical tests and commentary will
be available within three weeks after completion of the fieldwork.
7. Delivery of the final written report to the City of Prior Lake, including presentation graphics.
Afterwards, telephone consultation, as the need arises, will be provided about the study's
findings and implications.
PROJECT COSTS:
The cost of a survey is driven by two factors: sample size and questionnaire length. The cost to
conduct a survey of similar length to the 1999 study with 150 questions would not exceed
$18,300.00. Each additional question unit beyond the initial allotment would be $135.00.
As company policy, DRL requires one-half of the cost prior to the commencement of fieldwork;
the remainder is due upon delivery of the final written report. Unless otherwise arranged, DRL
City of Prior Lake
Residential Survey Research Proposal
November, 2004
invoices clients for the initial payment at the time of the initiation of the contract; the remainder
is due at the time of the receipt of the final written report.
If you require any further information from us, feel free to contact either my partner, Diane, our
colleague, Peter Leatherman, or me. We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City
of Prior Lake once again, but, in any case, wish you well with this project.
Sincerely,
8dt 'J1tMIti4
William D. Morris, Ph.D.
President
DECISION RESOURCES, LTD.
3128 Dean Court
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
PRIOR LAKE RESIDENTIAL
QUESTIONNAIRE
FINAL MAY 1999
Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a nationwide
polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the
City of Prior Lake 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
have you lived in Prior Lake?
LESS THAN ONE yEAR.... .2%
ONE OR TWO YEARS.. .... .9%
THREE TO FIVE YEARS. ..20%
SIX TO TEN yEARS.... ..21%
ELEVEN - TWENTY YRS. ..22%
TWENTY - THIRTY YRS.. .14%
OVER THIRTY yEARS.... .12%
2. In what city and/or state were you located immediately prior
to your residence here?
ALWAYS PRIOR LAKE, 6%; MINNEAPOLIS, 12%; BLOOMINGTON, 9%;
SAINT PAUL, 3%; OUTSTATE MINNESOTA, 10%; ANOTHER STATE,
6%; BURNSVILLE, 7%; SAVAGE, 3%; RICHFIELD, 3%; EDEN
PRAIRIE/MINNETONKA, 3%; SCOTT COUNTY, 2%; EAGAN, 1%;
APPLE VALLEY, 2%; SHAKOPEE, 3%; CHASKA/CHANHASSEN, 2%;
REST OF HENNEPIN COUNTY, 5%; REST OF DAKOTA COUNTY, 3%;
REST OF RAMSEY COUNTY, 1%; REST OF METRO AREA, 1%; SCAT-
TERED, 1%.
3.
As things stand now, how long in
the future do you expect to live
in Prior Lake?
4.
How would you rate the quality of
life in Prior Lake -- excellent,
good, only fair, 6r poor?
5.
What do you like MOST about living
in Prior Lake?
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LESS THAN TWO YEARS... .6%
TWO TO FIVE YEARS.....14%
SIX TO TEN yEARS...... .9%
OVER TEN yEARS....... .55%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .17%
EXCELLENT............ .28%
GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 %
ONLY FAIR............ .10%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .1%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .4%
LOCATION............. .25%
SMALL TOWN FEEL..... ..30%
QUIET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 %
SAFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 %
SCHOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3%
NEIGHBORHOOD.......... .9%
THE LAKE............. .19%
PEOPLE. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .2%
PARKS AND RECREATION.. .1%
6.
In general, what do you think is
the most serious issue facing the
community today?
Mov ing on.....
10.
11.
7.
When you think about Prior Lake do
you see it as a small town or a
suburb?
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And, in the future, would you most
prefer Prior Lake to remain pri-
marily a residential community OR
become a more diverse community by
attracting more commercial and
light industrial business? (WAIT
FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly
that way?
9.
How would you rate the general
sense of community among Prior
Lake residents -- excellent, good,
only fair, or poor?
Now which of the following state-
ments comes closest to your
feelings?
A. I feel a real tie to the entire
Prior Lake community.
B. I have strong ties to my neigh-
borhood, but weak ties to the
rest of Prior Lake.
C. I have neither strong ties to
my neighborhood nor the comm-
unity as a whole.
Thinking about the past five
years, would you say the City of
Prior Lake has changed for the
better, changed for the worse, or
remained about the same?
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .8%
CRIME. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 %
GROWTH............... .26%
TAXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 %
SCHOOLS.............. .19%
CITY SERVICES......... .6%
TRAFFIC............... .4%
CITY GOVERNMENT....... .5%
LACK OF COMMERCIAL.... .7%
ENVIRONMENTAL LAKE
ISSUES.... ....... .4%
LACK OF INDUSTRy...... .1%
S CA TTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 %
SMALL TOWN..... ...... .34%
SUBURB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55%
BOTH (VOL.)........... 10%
NEITHER (VOL.). ...... ..0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. ...1%
RESIDENTIAL/STRONGLY. .20%
RESIDENTIAL.... ...... .12%
BOTH EQUALLY (VOL)... .10%
DIVERSE....... ...... ..21%
DIVERSE/STRONGLy.... ..35%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. ...2%
EXCELLENT........... ..15%
GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
ONLY FAIR........... ..17%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. ...4%
STATEMENT A........ ...29%
STATEMENT B... ....... .45%
STATEMENT C.......... .23%
NONE (VOL.)............ 1 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... ..3%
FOR BETTER.......... ..34%
FOR WORSE........... ..21%
REMAINED THE SAME.... .36%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .9%
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=363)
12. Why do you feel that way?
Changing focus....
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .11%
GROWTH IS BAD........ .13%
TRAFFI C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 %
GROWTH IS GOOD....... .24%
CRIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 %
NO C~~GE............ .15%
NO NEW BUSINESSES..... .7%
IMPROVEMENTS MADE. . . . . .4%
NEW BUSINESSES HERE... .4%
SCHOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 %
PARK AND RECREATION.. . .2%
RESIDENTIAL GROWTH.... .3%
ROADS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 %
POOR GOVERNMENT....... .5%
SCATTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4%
13. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR........... ..... .31%
crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE........... .... .57%
if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .12%
services at their current level?
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In comparison with nearby areas,
do you consider your total pro-
perty taxes to be very high, some-
what high, about average, somewhat
low, or very low?
VERY HIGH............ .26%
SOMEWHAT HIGH. . . . . . . . .48%
ABOUT AVERAGE. . . ..... .20%
SOMEWHAT LOW.......... .1%
VERY LOW.............. .0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... ..6%
The City of Prior Lake continuously reviews the cost effective~'
ness of the services it provides to residents. Your opinions on
this portion of the survey are particularly important to deci-
sion-makers. I am going to read you a list of some of the cur-
rent services either directly provided by the city or partially
subsidized by it. For each one, please tell me if you feel it is
excellent, good, only fair or poor. If you don't have an opin-
ion, just say so.... (ROTATE LIST)
EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR D.K.
15. Police protection? 25% 60% 8% 1% 6%
16. Fire protection? 24% 56% 7% 1% 14%
17. Utilities/ or sewer & water? 9% 52% 25% 9% 6%
18. Animal control? 8% 38% 17% 13% 26%
19. Park maintenance? 18% 56% 16% 4% 7%
20. Recreation services? 17% 41% 20% 4% 19%
21. Building inspection and permits? 7% 28% 20% 18% 27%
22. 911 emergency response time to
calls? 15% 29% 3% 1% 52%
23. Zoning code enforcement? 4% 25% 17% 14% 40%
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24.
Quality of cable television
transmissions?
City library?
25.
EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR D.K.
2%
14%
18%
37%
17%
22%
40%
6%
24%
22%
For the next two city services, please consider only city
streets. In particular, do not consider State Highway 13 or
County Roads 21, 42, 82 and 83, as these are not maintained by
the City of Prior Lake.
EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR D.K.
26. City street repair and maintenance? 6% 53% 30%
27. Snow and ice control? 18% 58% 16%
Moving on. . . .
28.
How would you rate the general
appearance of your neighborhood
excellent, good, only fair, or
or poor?
9%
6%
3%
3%
EXCELLENT............ .33%
GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 %
ONLY FAIR........... ...8%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
For each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too
tough, about right, or not tough enough in enforcing city codes
on the nuisances.
TOO
TOU
29. Animal control? 1%
30. Junk cars? 1%
31. Messy yards? 1%
32. Noise? 2%
33. Construction site
management? 1%
34. Exterior home maintenance? 2%
35. Snow shoveling of side-
walks? 1%
36. Maintenance and appearance
of property line fences
between residential pro-
perty and city streets? 2%
37. Prevention of soil erosion
on city bluffs? 2%
38.
Other than voting, do you feel
that if you wanted to, you could
have a say about the way the City
of Prior Lake runs things?
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NOT
TOU
23%
27%
29%
14%
11%
15%
11%__
11%
17%
ABO
RIG
53%
49%
56%
72%
67%
70%
52%
61%
39%
DK/
REF
24%
24%
14%
12%
21%
14%
36%
27%
43%
YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46%
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .8%
39.
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?
40.
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?
G REA T DEAL. . . . . . ~ '" . . . . 8 %
FAIR AMOUNT. . . . . . . . . . .47%
VERY LITTLE.......... .44%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .2%
STRONGLY APPROVE..... .11%
SOMEWHAT APPROVE. . . . . .40%
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE.. .14%
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE.. .14%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .21%
IF OPINIONS ARE STATED IN QUESTION #40, ASK: (N=317)
41. Why do you feel that way
about the Mayor and City
Council?
42. How much first-hand contact have
you had with the Prior Lake City
staff -- quite a lot, some, very
little, or none at all?
43. From what you have seen or heard,
how would you rate the job per-
formance of the Prior Lake City
staff -- excellent, good, only
fair, or poor?
IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=324)
44. Why did you rate city staff
as ?
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .7%
GOOD JOB. . . ..... ... . . .26%
LIS TEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 %
POOR JOB............. ..7%
DO NOT LISTEN. ....... .16%
COULD IMPROVE........ .15%
ISSUES............... .10%
SPENDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'1 %
CONFLICTS ON COUNCIL. ..6%
NO PROBLEMS.......... ..3%
NEED MORE BUSINESS.... .2%
APPROVE OF MAYOR/
DISAPPROVE OF COUNCIL. .4%
QUITE A LOT.......... .11%
SOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34%
VERY LITTLE.......... .38%
NONE AT ALL.......... .16%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....1%
EXCELLENT............ ..8%
GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 %
ONLY FAIR............ .23%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .19%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .5%
GOOD JOB.. . ... . ... . .. .41%
LIS TEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 %
POOR JOB..... ......... .7%
DO NOT LISTEN........ .11%
ISSUES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 %
COULD IMPROVE.. ....... .9%
HELPFUL............... .3%
FRIENDLy.............. .2%
NO PROBLEMS........... .2%
SLOW RESPONSE......... .2%
NOT HELPFUL........... .3%
SCATTERED............. .1%
45. During the past year, have you
contacted by telephone or in
person any staff member at
Prior Lake City Hall?
IF" YE S," AS K : ( N = 18 5 )
46.
On your last contact of City
Hall, which department did
you reach -- Police, Finance,
Planning, Building Inspec-
tion, Public Works/Engineer-
ing, Parks and Recreation,
the Information Desk, Admin-
istration/City Council, En-
gineering, Zoning Code En-
forcement, Utility Billing,
or something else?
YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . 46%
NO. .. . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . 53%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .1%
POLICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 %
FINANCE. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3 %
PLANNING...... ...... ..11%
BUILDING INSPECTION.. .24%
PUBLIC WORKS........ ..12%
PARK AND REC........ ..13%
INFORMATION DESK...... .2%
ADMIN/CITY COUNCIL.... .7%
ENGINEERING........... .4%
ZONING CODE ENFORCE... .6%
UTILITY BILLING....... .5%
CITY MAINTENANCE...... .3%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .2%
Thinking about that last contact, for each of the following
characteristics, please rate the Prior Lake City Hall facility
or staff as excellent, good, only fair, or poor....
EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R
47. Courtesy of the
Information Desk
receptionist?
48. Waiting time for
service?
49. Ease of reaching a
department staff
member who could
help you?
50. Efficiency of the
department staff?
51. Courtesy of the
department staff?
30%
28%
24%
20%
31%
52.
In the past, have you used
the voice mail system to
leave a message at City Hall?
( IF" YES," AS K:) Did you re-
ceive a timely response to
your message?
ASK EVERYONE:
Moving on. . . . . .
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49%
10% 3%
8%
45%
17% 8%
3%
45%
19% 9%
3%
44%
21% 10%
5%
41%
19%. 7%
3%
yES/yES.............. .32%
YE S / NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 %
yES/UNSURE............ .2%
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .3%
53. Do you feel that crime in Prior INCREASED........ ..... .42%
Lake has increased, decreased, or DECREASED............. .4%
remained about the same during the REMAINED THE SAME.... .43%
past five years? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. ..12%
54. Do you feel that police service
currently provided meets the
needs of the city?
YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79%
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .7%
I would like to read you a short list of public safety concerns.
55. Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest
concern in Prior Lake? If you feel that none of these prob-
lems are serious in Prior Lake, just say so. (READ LIST)
56. Which do you consider to be the second major concern in the
city? Again, if you feel that none of the remaining prob-
lems are serious in the city, just say so. (DELETE FIRST
CHOICE AND RE-READ LIST)
FIRST
SECOND
Violent crime............................ .4%........ .5%
Traffic congestion...................... .17%....... .13%
Drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23%. . . . . . . . 12 %
Youth gangs.............................. .6%....... .10%
Business crimes, such as shop-
lifting and check fraud............. .4%. . .. .. . . .6%
Residential crimes, such as
burglary, theft, and vandalism..... .25%....... .22%
ALL EQUALLY... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 %. . . . . . . . . 5 %
NONE OF THE ABOVE....................... .10%....... .17%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED....................... .6%....... .12%
57. Do you feel that crimes against
property in Prior Lake have in-
creased, decreased, or remained
about the same during the past
five years?
INCREASED............ .39%
DECREASED. . . .. . .. . .... .2%
REMAINED THE SAME.. ...43%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .17%
58. How about crimes against people, INCREASED............ .31%
have they increased, decreased, or DECREASED............. .2%
remained about the same during the REMAINED THE SAME.... .48%
past five years? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .19%
59.
How would you rate the amount of
patrolling the police department
does in your neighborhood -- would
you say they do too much, about
the right amount, or not enough?
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TOO MUCH.............. .2%
ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT... .62%
NOT ENOUGH........... .31%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. ... .5%
60.
Prior to this survey, were you
aware of the school-related pro-
grams provided by the Prior Lake
Police Department, such as DARE
and the Police Liaison Officer
(IF "AWARE," ASK:) Do you support
or oppose the offering of these
programs by the Police Department?
61.
Are you aware of a neighborhood
crime watch program in your
neighborhood?
IF" YE S," AS K : ( N == 1 0 8 )
62. Do you participate in the
program?
IF" NO," AS K : (N == 2 7 3 )
63.
Would you participate in or-
ganizing a neighborhood crime
watch program in your area
under the guidance of the
Police Department?
64.
Do you feel the current police
facility at City Hall is adequate
or inadequate for Police Depart-
ment and city needs?
UNAWARE. . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . 13 %-
AWARE/SUPPORT... ~.... .78%
AWARE/OPPOSE.......... .3%-
AWARE/UNSURE.......... .S%-
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. .. .2%-
YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .S%
YE S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%-
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%-
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
YE S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 %
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .12%
ADEQUATE............. .47%-
INADEQUATE........... .14%-
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . .39%-
Let's talk about economic development for a few minutes.....
65. Prior to this survey, were you
aware the City of Prior Lake has
been planning the redevelopment
of its old Downtown Area?
AWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 %-
UNAWARE.............. .23%-
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. .. .2%-
66. If the City of Prior Lake were to improve the Old Downtown
area, what changes do you think should be made? (PROBE)
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 29%; NONE, 9%;
RANTS, 27%; UPDATE BUILDINGS, 10%;
BETTER LIGHTING, 2%; MORE PARKING,
INGS, 2%; IMPROVE ROADS, 4%; KEEP
LESS BARS, 3%; SCATTERED, 2%.
MORE RETAIL/RESTAU-
LANDSCAPING, 6%;
2%; BUILD NEW BUILD-
"OLD TOWN LOOK", 6%;
I would like to read you a list of ideas about the redevelopment
of the Old Downtown. For each one, please tell me if you would
strongly support it, somewhat support it, somewhat oppose it, or
strongly oppose it. If you have no opinion, just say so....
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STS
67. Attract more retail and office
businesses, such as shops and
restaurants? 48%
68. Install new landscaping, benches,
and lighting? 30%
69. Create a community gathering
space, much like a "town
square?" 28%
70. Reduce the number of bars and
auto repair shops? 23%
71. Attract public services, such as
a post office? 22%
72. Improve the entries to downtown
off of Highway 13? 33%
73. Install a traffic signal at the
Intersection of County Road 21
and Main Avenue? 19%
74. Create additional parking? 21%
75. Add pedestrian and bicycle links
to Lakefront Park? 38%
76. Improve the existing park and
ride lot? 16%
77. Provide higher density housing,
possibly for senior citizens? 18%
SMS
37%
41%
40%
29%
32%
30%
28%
40%
42%
32%
40%
SMO
10%
13%
19%
18%
17%
20%
15%
7%
13%
11%
STO
DKR
7%
4%
5%
12%
7%
11%
8%
17%
13%
15%
14%
10%
11%
19%
12%
15%
13%
6%
9%
9%
30%
19%
14%
For each of the following items, please rate the City of Prior Lake
on a scale of one to five where five is excellent and one is
poor. If you have no opinion, just say so. . . .
78.
To find housing which fits the
budgets and lifestyles of most
people. 5%
To find full-time employment
opportunities for the head of
a household. 31%
To start a business. 15%
To raise children. 1%
To spend one's retirement
years. 5%
79.
80.
81.
82.
8%
33% 28% 13% 13%
28%
20%
3%
14% 10% 5% 13%
27% 16% 4% 19%
19% 40% 29% 8%
_.~
8%
26% 30% 21% 11%
Let's talk about the commercial/shopping areas of Prior Lake....
83. What do you like the most about the commercial/shopping
areas of Prior Lake?
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 23%; CONVENIENT, 25%;
GROCERY STORE, 6%i FRIENDLY PEOPLE, 3%;
10%; MIX OF SHOPS, 3%; SCATTERED, 1%.
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NOTHING, 30%;
SMALL TOWN FEEL,
84. And, what do you like least about the commercial/shopping
areas in Prior Lake?
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 28%; NOT ENOUGH VARIETY/QUANITY, 56%;
TOO MANY BARS, 2%; TOO SPRE~~ OUT, 5%; HIGH PRICES, 4%;
RUN DOWN, 2%; STRIP MALL, 1%; TRAFFIC/ACCESS, 1%; SCAT-
TERED , 2 % .
Now, one question about city development policy. . . .
85.
86.
Would you favor or oppose the City
of Prior Lake granting incentives
and tax breaks to attract desired
commercial and light industrial
development to the community?
(WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel
strongly that way?
How would you rate your ability
to get where you need to go in
Prior Lake in a reasonable amount
of time -- excellent, satis-
factory, marginal, or poor?
IF "MARGINAL" OR "POOR," ASK: (N=28)
87. Why do you feel that way?
STRONGLY FAVOR...... ..33%
FAVOR. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .38 %
OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 %
STRONGLY OPPOSE.... ....9%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .9%
EXCELLENT........... ..31%
SATISFACTORy........ ..62%
MARGINAL........... ....6%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. ... .0%
TOO MUCH TRAFFIC... ...32%
TOO MANY STOPLIGHTS. ..11%
POOR ROADS.......... ..43%
TOWN IS SPREAD OUT... .11%
SCATTERED.......... ... .4%
Turning to park and recreation issues.....
The Prior Lake Park System is composed of smaller neighborhood
parks designed to serve residents within a one-half mile radius,
larger community parks containing ballfields and other athletic
amenities, open space parks which accommodate passive recreation,
and a trail system. For each of the following park types, please
indicate whether members of your household use it frequently,
occasionally, rarely or not at all.
88.
89.
90.
91.
Smaller neighborhood parks?
Larger community parks, such as
Lakefront, Memorial, Ponds, and
Sand Point?
Open space parks, such as Wood-
view Park or Raspberry Ridge?
Trails?'
FRE OCC RAR NOT DKR
28%
28%
18%
25%
1%
27%
33%
22%
18%
1%
4%
18%
13%
30%
26%
20%
52%
30%
5%
3%
From what you have seen or heard, how would you rate the quality
of each component in the park system? Would you rate them as
excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
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92. Smaller neighborhood parks?
93. Larger community parks?
94. Open space parks?
95. Trails?
96. Overall, would you rate the park
and recreational facilities in
Prior Lake as excellent, good,
only fair, or poor?
EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
18% 51% 15% 2% 14%
21% 56% 10% 2% 12%
9% 45% 8% 1% 38%
14% 52% 9% 2% 23%
EXCELLENT.. .......... .20%
GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 %
ONLY FAIR.. .......... .10%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .5%
97. Have you or members of your house- yES.................. .33%
hold participated in city recrea- NO................... .66%
tion programs during the past two DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .1%
years?
IF "YES," ASK: (N=132)
98. How would you rate your ex-
perience with the City
recreation programs -- ex-
cellent, good, only fair or
poor?
99.
Do you or members of your house-
hold regularly leave the City of
Prior Lake to use leisure-time re-
creational facilities or programs
in other cities? (IF "YES," ASK:)
What types of facilities or pro-
grams are you using elsewhere?
100.
Would you favor or oppose the
City of Prior Lake building and
operating a youth center for
adolescents and young teens? (IF
"FAVOR," ASK:) Would you still
favor it if a moderate property
tax increase were needed to fund
its construction and operation?
EXCELLENT.......... ...37%
GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 %
ONLY FAIR.......... ...10%
POOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .1%
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 %
GOLF COURSES......... .12%
TRAI LS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 %
SWIMMING POOLS. . ...... .5%
HEALTH CLUBS.......... .6%
SHOPPING.............. .6%
SPORTS TEAMS.......... .3%
LAKES/PARKS........ ... .8%
MOVIE THEATERS..... ... .3%
SCATTERED............. .1%
FAVOR/STILL FAVOR.... .49%
FAVOR/NO............. .13%
FAVOR/UNSURE......... .13%
OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .10%
In an upcoming election, voters may be asked to raise property
taxes for the construction of a new public safety and administra-
tion building. The new facility will better house the Prior Lake
Police Department, as well as provide much needed space for city
operations.
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101. Which of these three statements
best describes your feelings?
A. I would vote AGAINST almost
any tax increase for a new public
safety and administration build-
ing.
B. I would vote FOR a tax in-
crease under some conditions! but
AGAINST it under other conditions.
C. I would vote FOR almost any
tax increase for a new public
safety and administration build-
ing.
STATEMENT A......... ..26%
STATEMENT B.......... .63%
STATEMENT C........... .6%
NONE OF ABOVE......... .2%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .3%
IF "STATEMENT A" IS CHOSEN ASK: (N=103)
102. Would you oppose a property
tax increase for any purpose
OR do you just oppose an in-
crease for a new public
safety and administration
building?
IF "B" IS CHOSEN! ASK: (N=253)
103. Under what conditions would
you vote for a tax increase
for a new public safety and
administration building?
104.
If the City were to construct a
new public safety and administra-
tion building, would you prefer it
to be located in the existing gov-
ernment services complex or at a
difference location?
ANY PURPOSE......... ..65%
JUST FOR LAND/FACIL. ..32%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. ... .3%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .5%
NEED MORE INFORMATION.51%
PRICE IS RIGHT..... ...16%
IF NEEDED............ .23%
PUBLIC SAFETY ONLY. ... .2%
ADMINISTRATION ONLY... .2%
SCATTERED............. .2%
EXISTING COMPLEX..... .50%
DIFFERENT LOCATION... .12%
INDIFFERENT (VOL).... .19%
NEITHER (VOL) ......... .5%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .16%
As we mentioned earlier, funding for the bond referendum compon-
ents we have just discussed would require a property tax in-
crease.
Suppose the City of Prior Lake proposed a new public safety and
administration facility which you considered to be a reasonable
approach. The proposal would be placed on referendum ballot for
approval by the voters. In order to fund construction of the new
facility! residents would be asked to approve a property tax
increase.
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105.
How much would you be willing to
see your property taxes increase
to fund this proposal? Let's say,
would you be willing to see your
monthly property taxes increase by
$ ? (CHOOSE RANDOM STARTING
POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN DEPENDING
ON RESPONSE) How about $ per
month? (REPEAT PROCESS) ----
Now, let's talk about another proposal....
NOTHING............. ..24%
$ 3 . 0 0 . . . . . . . . . ... . . '. . . . 14 %
$6.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8% .
$ 9 . 00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 %
$12 . 00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 %
$15.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6%
$18.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4%
DON'T KNOW........... .18%
RE FU SED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 %
As you may know, there has been some discussion about the City of
Prior Lake building a water treatment plant. The plant would
remove iron and manganese from the water; it would not soften the
water. The water treatment plant would cost about six million
dollars to build. In order to issue construction bonds, property
owners in the community would see an increase in their sewer and
water bills.
106. Would you support or oppose an in-
crease in your sewer and water
bill to fund the construction of a
water treatment plant in Prior
Lake? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you
feel strongly that way?
STRONGLY SUPPORT..... .12%
SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 %
OPPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 %
STRONGLY OPPOSE...... .29%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .8%
DEPENDS.............. .13%
Let's talk about past development for a moment....
107. In general, do you approve or dis- APPROVE.............. .37%
approve of the zoning and land use DISAPPROVE........... .34%
decisions made by the City? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.. ..29%
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=284)
108. Could you tell me why you
feel that way?
109.
Do you feel that Prior Lake resi-
dents have an adequate opportunity
to provide input into the zoning
and land use decision-making
process?
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. ...12%
TOO MUCH GROWTH..... ..18%
NOT ENOUGH GROWTH..... .5%
GROWTH IS GOOD...... ..34%
TOO MUCH RESIDENTIAL. .12%
NOT PLANNED FOR
TRAFFIC. ......... .2%
I S SUE S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 %
NEED MORE COMMERCIAL.. .2%
UNFAIR TO RESIDENTS... .7%
WELL- PLANNED. . . . . . . . . . .2 %
SCATTERED............. .1%
YE S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 %
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .24%
110. Do you think the pace of develop-
ment in the city has been too
rapid, about right, or not fast
enough?
TOO RAPID........... ..33%
ABOUT RIGHT.....~.... .44%
NOT FAST ENOUGH...... .15%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .8%
Ill. Does the development throughout yES.................. .39%
the City seem well-planned for the NO................... .39%
future of Prior Lake? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... .22%
IF "NO," ASK: (N=156)
112. Could you tell me one or two
reasons why you feel that
way?
TOO MUCH GROWTH...... .17%
DOESN'T SEEM TO BE
PLANNED......... .65%
DON'T LISTEN.......... .1%
NEED MORE COMMERCIAL.. .8%
NOT PLANNED FOR
TRAFFIC.......... .6%
S CA TTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 %
113. Do you think that Prior Lake cur- yES............ ...... .65%
rently has a wide range of housing NO............. ..... ..26%
choices to offer its residents? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .9%
IF" NO," AS K : (N = 1 0 5 )
114. What types of housing do you
feel are missing from the
community?
Changing focus.....
115. How familiar are you with the
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
-- MVTA -- and the public trans-
portation services it offers --
very familiar, somewhat familiar,
not too familiar, or not at all
familiar?
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .1%
LOW INCOME HOUSING. . . .24%
APARTMENTS............ .8%
TOWNHOMES..... ........ .8%
MIDDLE INCOME HOUSING.38%
HIGH INCOME HOUSING. . . .2%
SENIOR HOUSING. ..... ..19%
ALL TyPES...... ....... .1%
VERY FAMILIAR. ........ .6%
SOMEWHAT FAMILIAR... ..21%
NOT TOO FAMILIAR.... ..33%
NOT AT ALL FAMILIAR.. .41%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
116. Have you ridden an MVTA bus in the yES............ ....... .6%
past twelve months? NO...... ........ .... ..94%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=23)
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117. How often do you ride
during an average month
daily during the workweek,
two or three times a week,
weekly, several times a
month, or once a month?
118. Were you satisfied or dis-
satisfied with your exper-
ience?
Mov ing on... .
119.
If you could choose the best way
for you to receive information
about City government and the
issues facing the community, which
of the following would it be --
(ROTATE LIST) weekly newspaper
column, cable television program,
quarterly mailed city newsletter,
internet homepage, or something
else?
DAILY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35%
TWO-THREE TIMES/WEEK.. .9%
SEVERAL/MONTH. . . .' . . . . .17%
ONCE/MONTH............ .0%
LESS THAN/MONTH... . . . .39%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
SATISFIED............ .83%
DISSATISFIED.......... .9%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .9%
NEWSPAPER COLUMN. .. . . .47%
CABLE TELEVISION..... . .5%
CITY NEWSLETTER. . . . . . .40%
INTERNET HOMEPAGE..... .7%
SOMETHING ELSE........ .0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... . .3%
For each of the following communication channels, please tell me
whether it is a major source, minor source or no source at all
about Prior Lake news, activities, events or City policies?
MAJ MIN NOT DKR
120. The "Prior Lake American?" 87% 10% 2% 1%
121. Cable television Channels
50 & 51? 6% 28% 54% 12%
122. "Wavelength," the city newsletter? 36% 41% 16% 7%
123. Co-workers/Neighbors? 23% 42% 28% 8%
124. The Star Tribune? 12% 35% 46% 8%
125. Does your household currently sub- yES.................. .68%
scribe to cable television? NO................. ...32%
RE FU SED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 %
126. Do you own or have access to a
modem-equipped personal computer?
(IF "NO," ASK:) Do you expect to
have access in the near future?
IF "YES" OR "NO/YES," ASK: (N=314)
127. Would you be interested in
receiving city information
through computer on-line
services?
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YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 %
NO/YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 %
NO / NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 %
NO/UNSURE.. . . . ... . . .. . .2%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .1%
YE S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 %
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED... . .4%
IF" YES I" AS K : (N = 169 )
128. What kind of information
would you like to have
available on-line?
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .9%
CODES/ORDINANCES..... .11%
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. .25%
MEETING CALENDAR..... .11%
CITY SERVICE INFO.... .29%
BUDGET INFO........... .5%
CITY PLANNING......... .4%
PARK AND REC.......... .1%
COMMUNITY EVENTS...... .2%
SCATTERED............. .3%
Nowr just a few more questions for demographic purposes....
Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following
age groups live in your household. Please include yourself in
the proper age group. Let's start oldest to youngest....
129. Firstr persons 65 or over?
NONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 0 %
ONE. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 %
2 OR MORE............. .6%
130. Adults under 65?
o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8%
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9%
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69%
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11%
4 OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 %
131. School-aged children?
o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58%
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 %
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 %
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5%
4 OR MORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 %
REFUSED............... .1%
132. Pre-schoolers?
0.....................79%
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 %
2 OR MORE............. .5%
REFUSED............... .1%
133. Do you own or rent your present
residence?
OWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 %
RENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .0%
IF" OWN r" AS K : (N = 3 7 0 )
134. Is your lot on Prior Lake?
YES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... .5%
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135.
Which of the following cate-
gories would contain the
approximate value of your
residential property -- under
$75,000, $75,000-$150,000,
$150,000-$250,000, or over
$250,OOO?
136. Do you own a boat or other water
craft you use on Prior Lake?
137. What is your age, please?
(READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED)
UNDER $75,000......... .1%
$75,000-$125,000. ..... .18%
$ 12 5 , 00 0 - $ 15 0 , 0 0 0 . . . . . 2 1 %
$150,000-$250,000. . . . .35%
OVER $250,000........ .18%
DON'T KNOW............ .2%
REFUSED............... .6%
YE S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 %
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 %
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . .3%
18-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5%
25-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20%
35-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31%
45-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22%
55 - 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12%
65 AND OVER... ....... ..8%
REFUSED............... .2%
138. What is your occupation and the occupation of your spouse or
partner, if applicable?
PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL, 16%; OWNER-MANAGER, 22%; CLERICAL-
SALES, 21%; BLUE COLLAR, 24%; RETIREES, 12%; SCATTERED,
5%.
139. What is the last grade of school
you have completed?
LESS THAN HIGH SCH.. .. .2%
HS GRADUATE.......... .19%
VO-TECH/TECH COLL.... .11%
SOME COLLEGE......... .19%
COLLEGE GRADUATE..... .39%
POST-GRADUATE........ .11%
REFUSED............... .2%
And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your an-
swers are held strictly confidential....
140. Is you pre-tax yearly household
income over or under $50,OOO?
IF "OVER," ASK:
Is it over $75,OOO? (IF "YES,"
ASK:) Is it over $100,OOO?
IF "UNDER, II ASK:
Is it under $35,OOO? (IF "YES,"
ASK:) Is it under $25,OOO?
141. Gender (BY OBSERVATION:
DO NOT ASK)
142. ZONE (FROM LIST)
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UNDER $25,000......... .3%
$25,001-$35,000....... .6%
$35,001-$50,000....... .8%
$50,001-$75,000...... .25%
$75,001-$100,000..... .21%
OVER $100,000........ .18%
DON'T KNOW............ .3%
REFUSED.............. .17%
MALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 %
FEMALE............... .50%
PRECINCT 1........... .21%
PRECINCT 2........... .21%
PRECINCT 3........... .21%
PRECINCT 4........... .13%
PRECINCT 5........... .25%