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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 2022 CEC Presentation 2Results for the City of Prior Lake August 24th, 2022 Monitor trends in resident opinion Measure government performance Inform budget, land use, strategic planning decisions Benchmark service ratings Role of Resident Surveys in Local Governance 3 Facets of Community Livability The NCS™for Prior Lake, MN ●First time conducting The NCS ●Scientific multi-contact sample of 2,800 households ●519 total responses received, 19% overall response rate ●Results statistically weighted to reflect Prior Lake overall ●95% confidence interval with a +/-4.3% margin of error The National Community Survey™in Prior Lake National Benchmark Comparison Database More than 500 comparison communities across the nation. Representing the opinions of more than 50 million residents. Overview of Survey Results Facets of Community Livability: Quality Facets of Community Livability: Importance Comparisons to National Benchmarks 114 received similar ratings 7 received more positive ratings 2 received more negative ratings Use Public Transportation Opps Art, Culture, & Education Air Quality Cleanliness Available Paths/Trails Water Resources Street Cleaning Sidewalk Maintenance Snow Removal Survey Highlights Prior Lake residents enjoy a positive quality of life Key Finding #1: About 9 in 10 residents gave excellent or good ratings to: Overall Community Quality 8 in 10 residents also positively rated: -The overall image or reputation of Prior Lake -Prior Lake as a place to raise children -Prior Lake as a place to live -The overall quality of life in Prior Lake -Would recommend Prior Lake as a place to live -Plan to remain in Prior Lake for next 5 years The overall quality of life in Prior Lake Prior Lake’s economy is a strong community feature Key Finding #2: Public Trust 61% of residents rated Prior Lake’s economic development as excellent or good The Economy in Prior Lake Most residents feel a strong sense of safety in the city Key Finding #3: Safety in Prior Lake Residents appreciate Prior Lake’s natural environment and recreational opportunities Key Finding #4: Natural Environment and Parks and Recreation in Prior Lake 8 in 10 residents positively reviewed: -Prior Lake’s recreation programs or classes -Recreational opportunities -Fitness Opportunities Natural Environment and Parks and Recreation in Prior Lake During the past few years, on average, how often did you use or participate in the following in Prior Lake? 13% 18% 5% 45% 37% 10% 20% 20% 30% 28% 13% 24% 65% 18% 29% 64% 38% 12% 7% 6% Sports leagues Sports fields or courts Events (e.g., concerts, markets, etc.) Natural areas and trails Parks, playgrounds and picnic areas Weekly Monthly A few times a year Never Natural Environment and Parks and Recreation in Prior Lake Please rate the quality of each of the following existing parks and recreation facilities and amenities in Prior Lake 20% 19% 24% 30% 25% 33% 33% 33% 49% 60% 59% 53% 63% 56% 57% 56% 26% 18% 15% 14% 9% 10% 10% 9% 5% 3% 2% 2% 0% 2% Parking near recreational facilities Shelters Playgrounds Tennis/pickleball courts Neighborhood parks Soccer/football/lacrosse fields Baseball/softball fields Trails Excellent Good Fair Poor Natural Environment and Parks and Recreation in Prior Lake Please indicate how much of a priority, if any, you feel each of the following should be within the Prior Lake community 10% 13% 13% 18% 23% 24% 26% 28% 60% 25% 31% 44% 44% 46% 49% 48% 50% 35% 34% 41% 31% 28% 25% 20% 23% 19% 4% 31% 12% 11% 7% 6% 4% 3% 1% Adding addition pickleball/tennis courts Adding new community parks/athletic fields Adding additional parking near recreational facilities Improvements to existing athletic fields or courts Improvements/enhancements to Sand Point Beach Adding new trails/filling in trail gaps Improvements/enhancements to Lakefront Park Improvements to existing neighborhood parks Maintaining existing trails High priority Medium priority Low priority Not a priority Additional Special Topics City Communication Percent major source How much of a source, if at all, are each of the following for you for getting information about the City government and its activities, events, and services? 3% 8% 8% 12% 26% 29% 34% 40% 47% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Government access channel City Twitter City Council or other public meetings Talking with City officials and/or City… City email new distribution list City Facebook Word-of-mouth City website (www.priorlakemn.gov) Local newspaper (Prior Lake American) 1.Prior Lake residents enjoy a positive quality of life. 2.Prior Lake’s economy is a strong community feature. 3.Most residents feel a strong sense of safety in the city. 4.Residents appreciate Prior Lake’s natural environment and recreational opportunities. Conclusions Questions?